Memorial day

Thank you to all who fought or served for our freedom...

what a great country we live in!

Happy Memorial Day weekend everyone!

A special thanks to my favorite people in uniform - my dad, "T", Kurt, Murph, Alexa and Shane!

And Matt!!! (How could I forget - everyone

else was active except my dad but still shame on me!!)

I am OK...

Thank you to all of you that have shown concern...
and wondered where I have been...
You know me well...
when I am quiet - there is trouble...

There have been some rough storms... I am extremely frustrated... I feel betrayed and used...
I have some very tough decisions to make... alone...
I have felt so alone...

Through a friends, friends blog - I stumbled on this...

"The narrow road is extremely narrow by design. Those who travel it must by necessity travel light. There is no room for hatred, malice, pride, greed, prejudice, injustice, or selfishness on the narrow road. It leads to the throne of the Almighty God Himself, and He is only interested in the travelers, not their baggage (I love that part).

Life along the narrow road is not perfect, because perfect people don't travel there. It is possible to break down on the narrow road too, to be hurt or to be abused. Sickness and pain are not uncommon - and neither is sin. But the difference in the two roads (the narrow vs. the broad) is this: You are never alone on the narrow road. Never. God is not on the broad road, but He is your constant companion, through the Holy Spirit, on the narrow one."

I know there is a plan...
just hard to imagine that is possible today...

critters...

Funny...
For the past few weeks, I have caught Kyle...
(a.k.a. our "kitty", now almost a full grown cat)...
staring up at the ceiling -

At first, I thought he was seeing spider webs, he was looking in the corners (spring, spiders on the move?)
Then I thought, bats in the belfry? (meaning his belfry?)

I even asked him if that was what was going on as he seemed so "dis-tracted"...

One day last week - he was looking up at the ceiling and his head was darting from side to side...
a lot...

I finally got it - critters in the attic!

OK - I have cellulose insulation - how will I find a thing in that?
Next question - squirrels? Chipmunks? mice?

I covered all bases - bought 2 mouse traps, 2 boxes of d-con and a "rat" trap (big enuf to catch a squirrel.) Aaron also set the "small animal live trap" just in case and a prayer went up that there are no "babies" in a nest.

Aaron checked every fifteen minutes the first night - nothing.

By day two - 2 mice after school.

One more this weekend.
(Gotta admit - they sure are cute... as long as they are in the attic or dead)

Kitty's head was calm this morning when I left for work...
I am hoping the critters are gone...
I am hoping that there are no 'babies" ...
please stand by...

This week feels like a good week...

Why... You ask???

1. I am off my blood pressure medication!! I had cut back to a quarter of a pill a day and needed to get through my new job STRESS!! but decided a week ago that life had settled enough to try it without... Blood pressure has been about 110/60 since - watching it closely and I feel great!! It made me SO tired at work... but already by Monday, there was a marked difference and I am feeling great!
2. Aaron's confirmation was awesome! (Pictures will hopefully follow soon!) It was a beautiful day and he was lucky to have so many of his family there to celebrate!! Brittany even told him that she was very proud of him!! Sweet sisterly love!
3. Celebrated Cinco De Maya with both kids last night - we had great fun and a good chance to catch up with Brit. Keep her in your prayers this month and June 1st - she has a HUGE day coming up and needs all the love and support she can get!!
4. Found out on the weekend that I am going to be a great-aunt again!! Mitch, Jenny and Ally are expecting a sweet little addition to their family in October!! Can't wait!
5. Getting a haircut tonight - always make me feel like a million bucks!!
6. It's mothers day on the weekend - isn't every day mothers day??
7. Aaron helped me on Monday night and we got all the mulch for the gardens! (Pictures will hopefully follow soon!) Big job and we worked until 9:30 (after dark) but the results were worth it... it sure looks nice! Thanks Aaron - Culvers ice-cream tonight for a treat!!
8. Yum!!!!!!! Yeah, it is a good week! Ü