tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20027740629107518682024-03-18T22:04:51.700-07:00There must be cars in heavenAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03862449196191012309noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2002774062910751868.post-4818262345182473582018-10-15T14:52:00.000-07:002018-10-15T14:54:46.280-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We put new flowers on your grave for your birthday it looked like someone moved your little cars around, it seems kinda fitting as I sold the buses last week not the best time for me but that doesn't seem to matter. <br />
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I guess your mother is doing better she was unable to travel for Graces first communion or the girls birthday party. She was able to go to Ireland for two weeks hopefully it will be a healing trip for her. She hasn't spoke to us since about June when I told her not to talk about having break downs or financial problem s to the girls.<br />
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The basement flooded again we thought we had it fixed back in February when it did it last but last week we had about 6inches of rain over night it seems like even more water was coming off the road than before. I emailed our council member they are supposed to come out tomorrow and talk to me of course Mom and Dad are out of town so hopefully they will listen and actually fix something.<br />
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The drama club is doing a 50's Christmas musical this year Jamie and Grace have joined so I'm in the process of making 28 poodle skirts. This group gets bigger every year.<br />
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The girls keep getting bigger and smarter every day it seems Mary is a head taller than me and judging by her feet she has a lot of growing still. She qualified for quest this year and is still loving band and chorus. Jamie is pushing 5 foot and still as thin as a rail she is still in quest wants to play drums next year in band and weight lifting. Grace is doing great she takes after Mary in personality they are still opposites when it comes to looks<br />
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I bought the dog a new sweater did not realize at the time it was Alabama's colors, the girls said l broke him by dressing him in it<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03862449196191012309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2002774062910751868.post-40824768662865257412018-10-15T14:12:00.000-07:002018-10-15T14:12:49.775-07:00Uniforms<div dir="ltr">
I took your uniforms today and turned them in. It seemed like a simple task but even that was hard. The receptionist in Carrollton was very sweet of course none of the guys were around. She said Steve was doing okay I haven't heard from him or Brian in a while. The girls and I have been invited to the next cook out we will see if they are ready.</div>
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Cookies are in we have booths Friday night and Saturday morning this week hopefully we do good and I ordered enough cookies. We also have something at church on Sunday afternoon not sure how long we will stay. </div>
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I ordered coloring books for the girls today that are supposed to help them with the grieving process. Jamie still does not talk about you Monday she started crying because Mary did not want to play. She is becoming a little defiant not always listening to me. Mary is angry with Grace most of the time I'm not sure why, she ask some very hard questions she wants to know what injuries you had I hate having to tell her I don't know but I do think it is for better that we don't. Grace is starting to talk more now age accepts that you are gone. I'm not sure she understands that you did not know you weren't coming home when you left for work that morning. </div>
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I met with the grief group again I think it is good for me the book and journal are hard to do they really make you think, I guess that is good.</div>
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Dad and Matt fixed my door handle sort of it won't unlock from the inside if it locks I have to put the window down and unlock it from the out side and open. Just one more quirk for poor old Astro.</div>
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Our girls are growing into beautiful young ladies. Mary is now taller than me, she is quite happy about it.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03862449196191012309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2002774062910751868.post-32904846008789578522017-08-16T18:35:00.001-07:002017-08-16T18:35:48.687-07:00Dimes<p dir="ltr">We are about to hit the nine month anniversary it even hits on a Friday this time everyone keeps telling me how good I'm doing.  They don't know I still sleep with your jacket, I still cry a lot.   I miss you so much its hard to sleep without hearing the tick of your heart.  I watch the hummingbirds in the evening and want to prop my feet on your chair or lay my head on your shoulder.  Last week I got my monthly letter from the insurance saying they're still waiting on the toxicology report.  </p>
<p dir="ltr">Rebecca called she found a dime and had to check on me.  As I was cleaning the desk off I kept finding change but not one dime, I was so mad I didn't understand why you sent everyone dimes but me (I've only found one) then I realised when someone finds a dime they call me.  </p>
<p dir="ltr">I wish I could be as strong as the girls then I wonder if they are as strong as we all think.  Mary loves middle school but still wants me to walk her to the bus every morning.  Jamie has graduated to the top bunk she doesn't talk about you as much as the other two and has become a little more clingy.  Grace took your picture in her about me bag, it was one of the two of you in the kayak together.  </p>
<p dir="ltr">Mom and Dad just had their 52nd anniversary, Jamie just turned 9, Grace is 7, and Mary is about to turn 12. Time keeps passing but we won't ever pas our 16th anniversary and you'll always be 47. I know we will be okay it all just takes time (that's what they all keep telling me). </p>
<p dir="ltr">I traded in my van and bought a Toyota just like you wanted you would love it. Its really nice all the doors open and everything. I changed Grace over to a booster seat she keeps locking her seatbelt when she buckles herself in. <br></p>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03862449196191012309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2002774062910751868.post-53397553272414285072017-03-11T14:37:00.001-08:002017-03-11T14:37:48.511-08:00Van door<p dir="ltr">I forgot if I was supposed to open the van door at the top or the bottom of the door handle I knew it was cracked I just couldn't remember which side. Two weeks after the accident my drivers side door handle broke. For two months I got in the van from the passengers side. Dad and Matt replaced the handle it almost always works from the outside now most of the time it works from the inside but sometimes I have to put down the window and unlock it from the outside </p>
<p dir="ltr">They say red birds are spirits from heaven coming to check on us. I think we have a nest in the bushes by the porch they love to sit o the van and look in the side mirrors I am afraid to put the windows down in the driveway or they might fly in. Last time one tried to land while were in the van Grace yelled at it "Daddy why are you pooping on our car". There is so much she doesn't understand.</p>
<p dir="ltr">I took the van to get the oil changed at Walmart I didn't realize until she asked if I had parked in line that I've never taken a car to have the oil changed before. I kept putting it off because they say they do a 21 point inspection and I didn't really want to see everything that is wrong in writing. I didn't know it was just lightbulbs, wiper blades, and tire pressure. They said I don't have a back wiper which kinda makes me wonder how good they did on the oil change, I also declined having it vacuumed pretty sure they didn't ask but it is dirty and I'm sure they don't like messing with car seats.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Friday was a struggle for me it started when I turned on Pandora they were playing " one call away ". I stopped to get gas an the way to the school and the door wouldn't open. While doing nachos two Dads came to eat lunch with there daughters, on the way to girl scouts I saw a bug. On the way home they played a song about keeping a picture in your pocket of the one you love until you cash be together again. When we got home and I tucked in the girls I had a glass of wine. </p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03862449196191012309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2002774062910751868.post-9686599831445617892017-02-22T19:48:00.001-08:002017-02-22T19:48:31.646-08:00Our girls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXoA-woPt7LkB1VvQS7HCOKrk4QGePUm81uusiqDGFvm_YhKsNpNVDcENPjrKi4Q79nn8Uv5kO5NBUTi1_BtbVlBFgOz4bAzpKFSxgN5Qv3_Rnx4ZOmAk_bJOHW9a_wmwIvTYJBX-Dw44/s1600/FB_IMG_1487821546058.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXoA-woPt7LkB1VvQS7HCOKrk4QGePUm81uusiqDGFvm_YhKsNpNVDcENPjrKi4Q79nn8Uv5kO5NBUTi1_BtbVlBFgOz4bAzpKFSxgN5Qv3_Rnx4ZOmAk_bJOHW9a_wmwIvTYJBX-Dw44/s640/FB_IMG_1487821546058.jpg"> </a> </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03862449196191012309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2002774062910751868.post-66049230487142628142017-02-13T04:49:00.001-08:002017-02-13T04:49:46.279-08:00Death certificate<p dir="ltr">They have your death certificate's finally with all the errors corrected.  Everything is starting to happen now.  Workman's comp called last week they are still investigating but I should hear from them soon.  In the state of Georgia they pay part of the funeral I was surprised to hear that.  </p>
<p dir="ltr">I started attending grief group at church our Mary thought she should go with me, she does not like for me to go without her but I need it.</p>
<p dir="ltr">All the girls are still going to counseling at school Mary had hers Friday I'm not sure how many more sessions she will have they think she is doing really good and is open to talk about you freely.  They are going to pull Jamie and Grace separately this week, last time Jamie kept correcting Grace.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Dad, Matt, and Jim put in the attic stairs Saturday I was able to get up and find Jamie's cowgirl boots she was quite happy they are a little big on her but she insists on wearing them anyway.  </p>
<p dir="ltr">Drama club is performing The Wizard Of Oz this year Mary is working back stage, Jamie tried out for one of the munchkins purple.  Mary was invited into honors chorus again this year.  I was hoping the performing arts center would be finished this year.  Looks like we're driving to Roopville again this year. They are singing Irish songs this year she said she started to cry during Danny Boy the first time they sang it.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Your shop is done so is the pantry next is the bathroom.  </p>
<p dir="ltr">I'm tired sometimes I wish I could just stay in bed for a day and not take care of anything or anyone but I cant.  I overheard the girls talking yesterday they are worried about what to do for mother's day. I try to keep them from worrying about me.  </p>
<p dir="ltr">I can't help but picture you and Doug working on some crazy truck together.</p>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03862449196191012309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2002774062910751868.post-38981493212277262512017-01-18T18:45:00.001-08:002017-01-24T17:51:18.203-08:00Two months in<p dir="ltr">We are two months in and today it kinda feels like I'm drowning. I started looking up the news stories again I was trying to see if your engine hoist was in your van because its not here at the house.  I didn't see anything that could have been part of it.   </p>
<p dir="ltr">When I got myself together I went to home depot for paint we have over half your shop primed and every one is coming over Saturday to help Finnish things up.  Dad put the first coat of paint on the three half cabinets I'm not sure he's putting them how you wanted but we are getting them up and off the floor. </p>
<p dir="ltr">We are going to start the pantry and the bathroom next.  The second room will probably be a playroom / guest room for a couple of years anyway.</p>
<p dir="ltr">I took Mary to the eye Dr today (her appointment is tomorrow) kinda a fail on that one.  Mom and Dad stayed with Jamie and Grace while I took her of course Grace did her homework no problem for them.  Dad took us to Casa Sol for dinner I think Jamie brought a hollow leg.  Grace didn't eat much the when they were taking a bath later she got sick.  During the time I was cleaning up her, the bathroom and later the bedroom floor I had Jamie try to take Rocky outside he fought a field mouse in the garage.</p>
<p dir="ltr">She is sipping water and watching paw patrol now the other two are in bed, and the dog is in the desk chair. Things are much calmer now.  Considering its the 18th I guess I did okay.  Just would have been easier if you were here.  </p>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03862449196191012309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2002774062910751868.post-13573601980590050682017-01-16T19:14:00.001-08:002017-01-16T19:14:32.080-08:00The bus<p dir="ltr">The boys dropped the 510 off on Saturday and picked up the bus nothing was done to it just like you thought.  We have it covered with a tarp in the back yard until I can get a spot cleaned out in the garage.  I'm going to pick up some more on Wednesday when I take Mary to the eye Dr.  </p>
<p dir="ltr">I feel apart a couple of times today but did get things moved in the shed enough to get the pool in.  I wanted to get the Christmas tree out of the basement but Mary couldn't help me pick it up. We have another mouse down stairs its driving Rocky nuts every timer I move something he seems to knock it over.  He is mostly trying to get under the rabbit.  </p>
<p dir="ltr">The drawer front fell off one of the drawers I know I shouldn't have slammed it but I did and it fell off.  I sat on the floor and cried.  The girls were late going to bed, Mary and Jamie did get their thank you notes written Grace will be writing hers.  </p>
<p dir="ltr">The weather has been crazy we went from snow and ice to 70's in less than a week.   Mom and Dad are coming over tomorrow we are hoping to get half the new garage painted I found 3 cans of kills on the back shelf so we will see how far it takes us.  Every one is coming over Saturday to work on getting the other half ready.  </p>
<p dir="ltr">I don't know what I'm going to do with all the cars.  Your Mom asked for one at the funeral Mike asked Sunday if he could buy one of the buggies.  I don't know what any are worth Ben and Jake might have some one interested in the green camper and Ben thinks the red truck should be pretty easy to sell.   <br><br></p>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03862449196191012309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2002774062910751868.post-6810405681408978012017-01-12T19:41:00.001-08:002017-01-12T19:41:10.906-08:00Unsnow storm<p dir="ltr">Our big snow storm turned into only freezing rain.  Jamie didn't seem to mind she was outside every time I turned around.  We did manage to clean out the dressers and get all the girls cloths put away.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Monday I worked in the front office at the school.   Tuesday I had coffee with Amy then went to home depot I got the weather stripping we needed for the garage.  Mom and Dad came over today we painted the trim around the garage door, put up the striping and insulated 1/2 the big wall.  We used the last full sheets of pressed wood. Next is painting the walls and cabinet then hanging them.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Brian finished paying off the 510 the boys had said they would deliver it for me, when they do that are also going to get the bus and bring it back home.   I don't really know what to do about the cars, your Mom wants one of the bugs and Tom wants the Nissan back.    </p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03862449196191012309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2002774062910751868.post-83121007449215953222017-01-06T20:15:00.001-08:002017-01-07T20:08:13.494-08:00Garbage service, ice, girl scout cookies, and building toys<p dir="ltr">Carolyn and Steve started garbage service for us this week.  The girls think its cool that we don't have to take it any more.  They were forecasting four inches of snow for the weekend, school released two hours early then we hurried to Carrollton to give out the troops cookie forms we have less than a month for pre orders.  Ended up all we got was about an inch of ice not that the girls cared they still played in it I had a hard time keeping Jamie inside.  Mary and I put her selfie booth together they put a couple pillows in the bottom now the dog has moved in he kept trying to push the girls out when they were playing.</p>
<p dir="ltr">I took down all the Christmas decorations except the nativity scene every thing but the tree is even in the loft of the building. We watched kids baking challenge tonight Mary told me if I could teach her how to cook she could be on that show because she has great ideas. I love her confidence at home just wish she took it out of the house with her.<br><br></p>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03862449196191012309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2002774062910751868.post-68987265352694131862017-01-02T18:36:00.001-08:002017-01-02T18:37:16.357-08:00Back to "normal"?<p dir="ltr">We made it thru the holidays I think Mary, Jessica,  and I cried most of mass on Christmas eve.  You would have loved the service they had all the kids come in with Father and stay at the alter until after the sermon.  I did much better on new years until dinner Mom smiled at me and I lost it poor Ben may never sit next to me again.  </p>
<p dir="ltr">School starts back tomorrow its nine o'clock all three girls have been up multiple time the usual excuses, the blue light won't work on Graces dream light, Jamie has a loose tooth, Mary can't sleep.  I told them if they give me a hard time in the morning I would take away the tablets.</p>
<p dir="ltr">It has rained the last few days I haven't noticed any water in the basement.  Dad wants to put the storm door up tomorrow he is worried about the landing getting wet with out any flooring down.  I am still hoping to put down the bamboo floors like we had planned, your Mom wants me to do laminate because Rodney put it in his house.  I just think the real wood is better and like you said the bamboo is very strong.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The noon mass on Wednesday is being said for you I'm trying to decide if I should change your tree for flowers then or wait until Sunday.  We didn't get to visit after church on new years eve Dad just doesn't understand go over for some reason.  However he will probably check on the tree tomorrow after theory do the counting. Maybe he just doesn't want to see us upset.</p>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03862449196191012309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2002774062910751868.post-55545266539417885492016-12-31T06:37:00.001-08:002016-12-31T06:37:10.762-08:00If we make it thru December<p dir="ltr">That verse has been running thru my mind all month long like magically at midnight an January 1st everything will be better.  I know that is not true we will still have a year of first without you.  A life time of I wish Daddy was here for this. </p>
<p dir="ltr">We made it thru Christmas, we put a tree on your grave Gerber bought the girls a bunch of gifts you must have told them a lot about the girls because every one was perfect for each of them.  </p>
<p dir="ltr">Abra has continued to be there for us trying to help any way they can.  Brian and Steve stop by and check on us regularly.   They brought what could be saved from your van including by our work coat, it is still down stairs I touch it ever time I walk by it.</p>
<p dir="ltr">You parents bought me a necklace with a wing on it I added your ring to it.<br></p>
<p dir="ltr">I am still trying to figure out all the paper work most of it is at a stand still because the state messed up your death certificate and I am waiting on a new one. </p>
<p dir="ltr">The dog is out of his crate he is really doing good he sleeps on the furniture of course but has not chewed anything up at night or when we have gone out. </p>
<p dir="ltr">I put the bike rack on the van by myself. I also took the garbage in your truck I even backed it up to the dumpster and didn't bump it. I tried to get into the attic but brought up the wrong ladder the one you used just isn't tall enough for me. </p>
<p dir="ltr">We are going to celebrate New Years the same way we always have, it will not be the same this year but we will make it thru.<br><br></p>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03862449196191012309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2002774062910751868.post-66913660155624904462016-12-26T20:48:00.001-08:002016-12-26T20:49:01.407-08:00There must be cars in heaven 2<p dir="ltr">I told the girls at school the counselor and nurse were just outside the door, I still had not received conformation that he was really gone and I still had hope he had survived so I told the he had been in a really bad accident and that he might not be able to come home.  I told my girls there must be cars in heaven and one must be broke down.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Dad drove us home, the coroner called on our way they had sent the police twice to the house.  Dad called James parents for me Mom called our priest my brothers and sisters started coming over an appointment was made with the funeral home, they announced his name on the news.  We did not watch any local TV for a week I didn't want the girls to see pictures of his van.  My sweet girls are only 11, 8, and 6.  My right hand started to shake.</p>
<p dir="ltr">On Saturday morning l looked up the articles on the internet, you have to love social media it allows people who know nothing give their account of what happened.  For those who thought he was texting or on the phone he was not (I have the phone no calls or text came or went from his phone around the time of the accident), for those who stated he should have had on his seat belt the police report states lap and shoulder harness were in use.  He was not suicidal, and we believe in God and Heaven.</p>
<p dir="ltr">God does not cause the bad things that happen in our lives he is a kind and loving God. What God does do is use the bad to show us the good in others around us.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Saturday I started making funeral arrangements my parents helped.  My nephews searched the basement for a VW emblem that I could place in his coffin with him they gave us paper at the funeral home so the girls and I could write him one last letter.  Food and toilet paper was brought to the house.  The girls have pretty much disappeared into their tablets.  They watched Netflix a lot during this time.  </p>
<p dir="ltr">Sunday we went to church that was about all I could take just one hour when father said his name asking for prayers I had to sit down.  Every time I got up set my Mary came running, she was trying to take care of me.  My sister and niece stayed at the house that first week to help me and the girls my parents came over everyday taking me any place I needed to go friends and family brought food. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Monday morning I ironed his shirt for the last time.  We went to the church to choose his final resting place.  I placed him near the road because he loved cars so much he is also near the children's part of the cemetery because he loved kids.  On the way home the funeral home called they would not be able to open the casket he did not need his suite, just jeans and a long sleeve shirt. The one I ironed was long sleeved. Dad took his cloths I looked for a picture. My cousin brought one uncle and two aunts from Indiana down. Offers for help with Christmas started coming in.<br></p>
<p dir="ltr">Tuesday was the visitation, the video was very nice my brother choose the pictures. My in-laws came into town that afternoon from Florida and the girls and wrote our letters that morning. I don't know what Mary and Jamie wrote they sealed them with stickers before they gave them to me Grace just drew pictures on hers. </p>
<p dir="ltr">That night I meet most of the district managers for the state including the one who went to the accident and identified my James so I didn't have to. Abra has done nothing but look out for the girls and I from the start of this nightmare. My sweet Grace sat next to me during the rosary the video was playing and she told father who was in every picture and why. The deacon who baptised the girls lead the rosary service. Most of the family came back to the house afterwards.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Wednesday morning was the funeral. I wrote the eulogy that morning. My sister and niece helped get the girls ready. Dad drove us the church. My cousin read what I had written I'm not positive the readings were what I had picked out but they brought comfort, Father's sermon was very comforting. After lunch most of the family came to the house. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Thursday was Thanksgiving we went to Mom and Dads for lunch Grace finally got her Turkey. My hand stopped shaking for the most part.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Friday we we're supposed to celebrate our 16th wedding anniversary.<br><br><br><br><br></p>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03862449196191012309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2002774062910751868.post-71922887791503433302016-12-26T15:52:00.001-08:002016-12-26T16:35:57.668-08:00There must be cars in Heaven<p dir="ltr">As I sit here the day after Christmas looking at the tree I cannot help but think this year is ending in a way I never thought could be.</p>
<p dir="ltr">I will go back to when my world came crashing down one of the worst days of my life.</p>
<p dir="ltr">November 18,20016 it started like any other Friday I put the girls on the bus then came in talked to my husband as he got ready for work.   We were making plans for the next week when the kids were out of school. Saturday was my families Thanksgiving, Sunday church and then Monday we would leave for vacation ending the week with his family on Thanksgiving and Friday our 16th anniversary.  He kissed me twice told me he loved me and went to work.</p>
<p dir="ltr">After James left for work I took care of the dog and got ready for a quick run to Sam's then to the school to help out for the day, it was just a normal Friday until my phone rang.  </p>
<p dir="ltr">I was selling nancho's like every week when my brother called asking if I had heard from James.  He asked me to call nobody can get in touch with him there has been an accident on I 20 an Abra van was in it they can't get in touch with three guys James is one of them.  I called him it went straight to voice mail (not normal) I sent him a text when you see this please give me a call.  Then I made my first mistake I looked up the accident on the news sites 5 and 11 had distant views from the helicopter showing both sides of the interstate blocked, 2 had a closeup of the front of the van, an Abra van older model not the new boxy glass vans the paint on the front was chipped just like his.  </p>
<p dir="ltr">I immediately went into full denial mode finished the nachos cleaned up and went to the book room.  Two of the many sweet teachers at the school noticed something was wrong.  They tried to get in touch with the resource officer to see if he could confirm a name, I got the number for one of the district managers and tried calling him (he could not talk to me ) the officer was in court.  Then the assistant principal came asked all the parents (3 of us) to come look at the new computer setup in the office.    </p>
<p dir="ltr">I noticed everyone was upset but I knew some staffing changes had just been made by the county and thought that's what was wrong. He asked me to come into his office, my parents were there.<br><br><br><br><br></p>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03862449196191012309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2002774062910751868.post-59077651849431779602013-02-11T11:18:00.000-08:002013-02-11T11:18:42.098-08:00Saturday was in the 60's and Sunny we spent almost the whole day playing in the back yard. Today is raining and there is a possibility of snow for the weekend. I wonder why every body around us has the sniffles. We have been very lucky at our house just colds and a 12 hour stomach virus. Every time one of the girls comes home from school talking about who got sick I start to worry they will get it also. <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03862449196191012309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2002774062910751868.post-83275453530030285922012-05-25T10:49:00.000-07:002012-06-19T09:59:38.443-07:00School's outIt is hard to believe that School is out already. I imagine that my sisters are having a very emotional day today 2 of my Nephews are graduating in the morning. Tomorrow is going to be a wonderful day of celebrating these to young men, it seems like yesterday they were sitting in high chairs and eating Ice cream cones at mom's house.<br />
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My Mary finished Kindergarten winning the distinguished character award for her class, she is looking forward to first grade especially since she will still see her teachers when she walks Jamie to <span style="background-color: yellow;">Pre-</span> K. <br />
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We spent Christmas with my in-laws this year, the weather was beautiful though not really Christmas like. I think it hit 80 on Christmas, the girls loved to play with there little cousin and seeing that side of the family seems we just don't make it down to see them nearly enough. Mary being in school makes it even harder than before. <br />
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We are working on Mary's 100 day project for school now that would seem to be easy using 100 items for an art project. She did make the 100 club shortly before Christmas break so she gets to go to the party and assembly. I can't wait to see her get her certificate.<br />
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Avon has some new products coming out for kids part of the Naturals line the girls love it, and the bathroom smells kinda like fruit salad when they get out of the tub.<br />
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My Mom had knee replacement surgery a couple of weeks ago she is back home now, This is the second knee and she is doing great with her recovery we keep teasing all the kids that they won't be able to keep up with her this summer.<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03862449196191012309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2002774062910751868.post-13149357936051372962011-12-09T11:03:00.001-08:002011-12-09T11:13:14.617-08:00The Toy purgeThis weekend I am hoping to get through all the toys and hopefully some will leave our house starting today I am pulling all the toys from the Girls room and dumping them in the liveing room floor so when Mary comes home we can start to sort out what they play with and what the don't. I am hoping to make a large dent in what we have here so there is room for the new stuff it is amazing how quickly things can get out of hand. Hopefully putting everything in the living room will help me stick with it and get thing sorted the right way. I had hoped to get the girls to give up a toy a day during advent this year but that has not happend we started out with one really annoying thing going in the box and nothing else has followed so hopefully we will make up for it this weekend.<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03862449196191012309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2002774062910751868.post-20038364389141593622011-12-07T07:35:00.001-08:002011-12-07T07:59:25.416-08:00Teacher giftsOne of the joy's of having school age kids is buying teacher gifts. This is something I struggle with every year especially since my sister who is a teacher told me not to buy the bubble bath sets at walmart.<br />
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Everybody can use a nail kit and the car set is just perfect for the guys, the car mouse works great I have one the only problem I have had with it is my 3year old tries to drive it off the desk. Hand cream and lip balm always make great gifts and also filler when you need just a little bit more for somebody or those unexpected gifts. Many of these Items make great stocking stuffers for teens and adults also.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03862449196191012309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2002774062910751868.post-59054736447801327952011-12-06T04:17:00.001-08:002011-12-06T04:40:13.050-08:00Tree LightingSunday was the big day we went and saw Dad's tree at the Governors Mansion. It was really quite impressive. The grounds keeper gave us a mini tour of the grounds they are beautiful if you are ever in Atlanta I highly recommend going on one of the tours.<br />
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The tree is a female apparently if a cedar tree has brown berries it is a female and red for male, she is 48 feet tall and 28 feet around weighing in at 7,000 pounds. I guess maybe she got some of that chicken litter over the years. They said it took 74,100 lights to cover her. She was so pretty it brought tear to my eyes when they turned on the lights. This is also the largest tree to ever be on the grounds.<br />
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I have to brag on the Governor and Mrs. Deal a little also they stood in the basement and had there picture taken with everybody who wanted that evening, everybody who worked or volunteered that we talked to spoke of how important it was to them that the people of Georgia feel they are welcome to come and visit the house.<br />
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I did not get any pictures of the inside of the house, a little hard to take pictures while holding a baby hopefully I will get some later form family members every room and tree was just beautiful I can not think of a better way to get into the Christmas spirit.<br />
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Mom and Dad with all but 2 of the grandkids in front of the fountain <br />
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some of the grounds<br />
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The tree<br />
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The family with the Governor, Mrs. Deal and the grounds keeper who picked the tree.<br />
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This morning it was only 27 degrees out I thought I was going to freeze while Mary and I waited for the bus, she tried making frost angles (it does not work with a back pack on). The girl is always thinking of something.<br />
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We had another Family project for school this time we decorated a Christmas Tree she seemed to have a good time doing it not sure if it is as good as the Turkey was but she is happy. We have 2 more weeks of school then she will before Christmas break, I think some times I enjoy her time off more than she does. It will just be nice to have some down time.<br />
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Jamie has been fighting a cold this week I do think we are on the winning side of things now Tuesday night was the worst it is so hard to give her anything because she is small for her age so even if it is okay for a 3year old they don't always have a dose set for her weight. <br />
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We are looking forward to Sunday they are saying it is going to get up to 60 degrees with a few clouds so hopefully it will not be uncomfortable watching them light the tree. I must say I don't understand why the Macy's tree gets so much media attention and the Governors does not seem to get any.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03862449196191012309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2002774062910751868.post-51756394530260815292011-11-30T05:35:00.001-08:002011-11-30T05:47:23.201-08:00Good bye NovemberI can not believe it is already the last day of November and only 26 days until Christmas. I am hoping to Finnish up most of my shopping on Saturday when I go with my Mom and Sisters hopefully I will be able to find a unicorn Happy Napper I was able to get Jamie the lady bug on Thanksgiving when Walgreen's had them on sale buy one get one free I also bought the penguin thinking that it can go the Grace or Mary depending on what else I can find. I realized the other day that I don't have much for Jamie she is to small for most of the kids items that Avon has and to big for the Tiny Tillia things at least she is happy with pretty much anything you give her and really loves Lady Bugs right now. Mary is a little harder to buy for she seems to want everything that is advertised on TV they both want those Stompiez slippers but I just can't justify over $20.00 for a pair of slippers. <br />
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I am having a little trouble typing today Jamie is on my lap and keeps touching the key she claims to only touch the old one though.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03862449196191012309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2002774062910751868.post-11273937900946419792011-11-29T10:59:00.000-08:002011-11-29T10:59:47.723-08:00Decorating the treeWe decorated our Christmas Tree this weekend It turned out pretty good James picked up a pack of shatter proof ornaments at Home Depot so we don't have to worry about the girls and the tree as much. They are really quite nice and Grace has discovered that they bounce on the kitchen floor. <br />
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A couple of weeks ago Mary and I decided to try out the star Christmas tree cookie cutters that Avon is selling the it turned out really cute in the end though the bottom layers were a little hard to get from the cutting board to the cookie sheet.<br />
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