May 12, 2008
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Long time no write
Looking at my list of blogs, I noticed the last one was dated April 5… it’s been six weeks since I posted last? Eeek! Well I’ve been busy…the kitchen is almost done… last to go in is under the cabinet lighting, and to line the recessed circle ceiling lights… my son is doing the electrical. He’s doing a great job but it’s taking a bit of time, because he works full time, last weekend had a marathon 31-hour day (he works for the electric dept (as in where the people get their electricity) of a city… if something breaks, guess who they call?) When it’s all done I’ll post a picture… and to whoever commented that doors would be a good idea, yes, we have cabinet doors now:)
For Mother’s Day my two sons took me out to Macaroni Grill for a late lunch. I got to play with the newest baby grandson (5 months old now), and even got him laughing! My daughter and her little family were driving back down from having gone to Seattle for the funeral of a beloved family friend (my grandson is named for him).
The weather here is weird this week…hot, then rainy and chilly, then hot again… my daughter was to have surgery to correct carpal/cubital tunnel syndromes, but had to have it postponed due to her getting sick with a flu-like cold. I know, we don’t have real winters…
This past weekend I attended an “ASL celebration” in Long Beach… got to go to great workshops, met 3 other high school ASL teachers, and learned some new things and found good videos to get for my students. Next Saturday is my state ASL test… I took it last November and passed 2 out of 3 of the subtests…so this time only need to take the one… it’s the hardest, which is why I went to the workshops… I covet prayers for passing this test, from anyone who is willing.
It looks like I won’t be laid off, so this would be the first summer with no need for job hunting, after two summer hunts in a row. Pray for Ideaguy’s wife so she doesn’t have to hunt! Oh yes, Xangpastor’s wife, too.
I’m in the last two college courses I have left for my credentials… they both end the same week my teaching school year ends, and I can’t wait!! Only 4 more weeks left:) It looks like I get to teach summer school to deaf kids, too:) So far so good, the courses have gone well…
That’s about all the news… hopefully it won’t be a whole six weeks till the next post:)
Love to all,
Gerrie
Comments (16)
Praise God for you good news, praying that you enjoy your summer without having to jub hunt. Glad you got to get your grandchild to giggle – children’s laughter is priceless.
Heather
So happy that things are going so well for you sounds like God has brought you through. Can’t wait to see pics of your new kitchen.
Love ya, Darlena
Sounds like things are going well, and that you have a less stressful summer ahead – yay! May God bless you as you take your test this weekend, help you to be calm and collected and mentally sharp, and PASS that thing!
Keep us posted. Also, I want to see photos of your finished kitchen, please!
Hey, Gerrie — thanks for the kind word, as usual. And I’m so happy for you that you have a job next year! This has been such a busy one for you; I hope soon you can relax and enjoy.
Time flies doesn;’t? Good to hear from you again Gerrie….we loved the same shows as you did!
Have a blessed day….Mike
It was good to see you post here, it’s been far too long! HA……it will be so nice to have your kitchen finished I know…mine is still not done…….Congrats that you don’t have to worry about a job for the 2nd year in a row!! That is a big relief!…..Praying for you sister….love ya
God Bless your week~
Hey Sis…
got your message and sorry I haven’t been able to respond back yet.. but it has been really crazy the past couple of weeks. This week Joshua went down towards DC to visit a friend who is home from MO.. and they were going to go to DC on the metro, but on the way, the truck broke down and I had to go get it and the traffic is horrible!! Anyway.. I am hoping that things will slow down and get better. Joshua is home and resting before he tackles his Flight Instruction training. He may be going to Arizon where the weather is more cooperative.
Thanks so much for your prayers and comments.. and you remain in our thoughts and prayers as always.
In Him,
Phil
Hey Gerrie..
Just wondering around visiting .. thought I would drop by and say hello and let you know I was thinking of you and you are as always in our prayers. Ruth is looking forward to the end of school. Only 5 more days. She will again teach summer school.. (Title One) which is only abut 8 students per teacher and is basically for Reading and Math skills. It is also only a half-day. This will be her 11 year doing summer school.
Doesn’t look like we are going to take a vacation this summer. With gas so high.. we just can’t afford it. Plus Joshua is due to go to Arizona to complete his Flight Instructors Training at the end of June (10 days). We thought about driving out there.. but it would cost us around a $1000.00 in gas alone.
Have a great weekend. Be blessed!
Phil
Just wanted to stop in and say: Have a great weekend. Hope you are doing well these days. God bless you ~~ janet
Lots of wonderful things to thank God for – classes, employment & ministry ops, & summer almost here!!! Ahhhhh—it’s good to be a teacher!!!
Love–Carolyn
Can’t wait to see some pictures of the new kitchen. Am I right thinking you are doing the work yourselves? God bless your night and day tomorrow.
Congrats on finishing the course work!!! That’s so exciting! You’ve worked so hard; you deserve to celebrate this accomplishment. Enjoy the good feeling and the new-found freedom!
Hi Gerrie!
So good to see your latest post! Blessings to you….Mike
Hey Gerrie..
Thanks for stopping by. BTW.. I got the messages. Just hadn’t had a chance to sit down and give you my take yet. I will though. Today is Ruth’s last day. She is off at noon. She goes back in about three weeks for summer school – but that is all good.
Have a blessed day!
Phil
Just wanting to stop by and say thanks for commenting on my “Anniversary Post”. We had a wonderful day and enjoyed dinner with our son (who actually paid for it) at Texas Road House. It was fun sharing our “story” with my many friends here at Xanga. God bless, and again, Thanks!!!
Phil
Now that would be a great thing. I’d love a visit. Hope things are ok there.