What Month Is It?

Hey Everyone,
Since my last blog, I've been to Mpls for a week (pearl party) and then off to the other side of the world (seemed like a different planet) to visit Sonya and Andy and 4 precious grandchildren. I hope to have pictures up soon. Many taken and I haven't seen hardly any of them yet. Andy put them on a DVD, so maybe today I'll get to that!

My flight was great and I met a new friend, Debbie. Her husband is an "Oil Man" on Sonya's side of the world. She is also in the "family" and it helps this Mama's heart to know someone else over there in case of emergency.

Web Album

Oh guess what guys? I've got a web album with my "new" line of jewelry, that isn't so new anymore to me, but still great! If you'd like to see it. I'm thinking I can offer hostesses a way of having an on-line party with this. Tell me what you think of this idea.

Jet Lag

Ok, I'm over it, but Papa/Dan isn't quite there. Me thinks it's the extra days of melatonin me took.

We are still enjoying our memories of our Manila trip. Dan/Papa leaves a week from this Monday for VA Bch. He'll be gone 2 weeks. UGH. I have a trip to TN planned mid-Aug. Got a great deal on a small airline called Allegiantair. They go to smaller airports. So I fly out of St Pete/Clwr and into Knoxville.

Today we went 3 hours north to help Mom and Dad Ebert get down here. Dad's shoulder was bothering him. They look great and Dad seemed better after resting some. They'll be here July/Aug.

J&L found a place and can move in Friday! We are so excited for them as it's a great place in a great neighborhood. A car is next. But we are seeing God provide for them and trusting Him is what it's all about.

Heidi & Troy left for TN. GG & Popi are excited!

Mary Jane & Israel are wanting/needing to find their own place. Keep them in your prayers.

well, I'm tired.. it's been a long day... missing my sweeties in other parts of the world... smoochies to you all.

Saturday Morning in Clearwater - Home Sweet Home

Hello Everyone,
We made it back home Thursday night as scheduled. Friday was a blurr, but believe I had Vicki Jane over for lunch and then we joined Leighann's family for a birthday celebration at Olive Garden. Leighann is 23 today! Getting pictures of our last few day in Antipolo will take some time as they are on Dan's laptop, but they were great days and we have wonderful memories.

Found out that if you take melatonin (1 a day) starting 3 days before you fly, it helps cut down the jet lag.... seems to have worked. I slept till 4am yesterday and then 6am today. :)

Laundry

Today, Tuesday, started out still. Not a leaf moving. The air was heavy with rain just waiting to fall. I washed a load last night and hung it up in the CR (comfort room for some of you). The towels didn't dry fast enough (actually, they didn't completely dry) so our showers this morning ended with a bit of musty drying off. The load I washed this morning was hung out for an hour or so, but I just got them inside (shower rod comes in handy) when it started to rain. :) We hope it will cool things down a bit. I am grateful the washing machine still works and spins well. I haven't tried the dryer cuz the wall outlet is under repair and not sure if the gas tank is hooked up or not. We are managing without it.

It's Tuesday!

Good morning. I survived Divisoria yesterday. Another missionary ended up coming along and also provided a ride to and from the new metro transit/train. You older kids may remember her, Jen Chrystemen. Wow, the train is a great way to get around the city. Divisoria wasn't "too" bad; not too many people, not too much muck on the streets, and not too much of the foul smells. First thing I bought was a back-pack. That came in handy for the heavy stuff and my arms free to carry 4-5 other bags. HA! Sorry, no pictures of that trip into town as it would have been dangerous to take it. I even removed my wedding band and watch for the day. My money was either deep in a front pocket or in a cloth bag that was safety pinned inside the waist band of my jeans.

Saw Marcelena at Faith Academy. She's working in the HS office. She looked great and has two kids. Her son is 11 and her baby girl is 1.

Went to see Malou Abella last night. We took pizza and sodas. She shared with us more details of Nilo's illness and death. We cried together and ended with prayer. Our hearts break for her. She has shared that through this tragedy, she has grown closer to the Lord. Her mother, Nanay DeGuzman, is still going strong. She, too, is a precious soul. She seemed quiet last night. I believe she is hurting for her daughter right now. Pray for them.

Saturday

Our rented van came for us at 8am. We left shortly after and made good time. It only took us 1hr 30 min to get the whole 20 or so miles! :) The dedication service for Sophia was an hour. About 30 people were there, if you count all the kids. It was almost like a church service. They had all the grandparents and parents give a short "blessing" as it were. I cried through mine, of course. DOH Afterwards we loaded up and took off for another part of the city to a Chinese restaurant. Good food of pancit (some of the noodles were crispy.. .they must have fried them) beef with vegies, vegies with liver (I think) and fried chicken and of course, rice. Oh, we also had egg-drop soup to start with. It had corn in it. :) All of the food was very tasty.

Mary Jane ordered a birthday cake for us as Sunday is Sophia's birthday. It was fun to see the kids sampling it before hand. It was a tearful goodbye, but a day of wonderful memories.