I am so grateful to the Lord for his mercy & his light. I appreciate His words, and His guidance
Today during Sacrament meeting I saw a familiar face. A face I had not seen in nearly 17 years. A face that brought a smile to my day.
Jef Jones is married to my idol. Shirlyn Anderson was my childhood mentor. She was older and wiser, and so kind to me. I would watch her put make-up on preparing for dates, I would try on her clothes to find my personal style.
She lovingly taught me. I have always wanted to grow up to be like Shirlyn.
Jef is pretty phenomenal....
How inspiring and kind, and a joy to be with. I can't wait to spend more time with him, and his family. I am enjoying his books, I am thrilled with having them move into my neck of the woods!
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
The Purple Sprout: An Early Start
The Purple Sprout: An Early Start
A must read, a talented and darling HS mom. with energy & zeal for gardening I growing adorable kids....
A must read, a talented and darling HS mom. with energy & zeal for gardening I growing adorable kids....
Saturday, March 27, 2010
6 month countdown
We have come to a decision, It has been a life long dream to spend time abroad, serving those less fortunate and suing my talents & resources for good.
Wes & I are going to work our tails off, fix the BUS, and drive to Guatemala.
(lots of research and paper work in the mix....)
I had the idea last night to blog all about the bus, the work we are doing on it, and the efforts we are enduring to secure the funds to accomplish this feat.
So tomorrow, I will post the pic/video of the first installment of our fixing the bus into a living quarters for the family. We have a 6 month plan.
Any one who wishes to either
1) join us! or
2) donate to the cause.....
You are welcome to Email me and we can arrange a pay pal transaction!
Here is the orphanage we plan to serve in:
http://www.safehomesforchildren.org/
Wish us LUCK! (and we are planning on buying Rosetta Stone for Spanish, if anyone has access, let me know!)
Wes & I are going to work our tails off, fix the BUS, and drive to Guatemala.
(lots of research and paper work in the mix....)
I had the idea last night to blog all about the bus, the work we are doing on it, and the efforts we are enduring to secure the funds to accomplish this feat.
So tomorrow, I will post the pic/video of the first installment of our fixing the bus into a living quarters for the family. We have a 6 month plan.
Any one who wishes to either
1) join us! or
2) donate to the cause.....
You are welcome to Email me and we can arrange a pay pal transaction!
Here is the orphanage we plan to serve in:
http://www.safehomesforchildren.org/
Wish us LUCK! (and we are planning on buying Rosetta Stone for Spanish, if anyone has access, let me know!)
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Crazy Adventure continues.....
We bought a bus, a Blue Bird Bus, it is apx. 40 ft long 8 Ft. wide. The *PLAN* is to modify her into an RV. putting in Beds, couches, and a dining area. self contained and able to travel with the family.
her first outing is scheduled for June, lets hope we can get her innards put together as good as her engine and outsides are... She runs pretty durn good (as we drove her from Tennessee to Missouri)
I have so many fun things I want to do, and maybe with a rolling Motel I can figure out ways to see the World, and enjoy my children at the same time.
I do not believe in waiting until I retire to enjoy my life, so I will be the crazy- wild haired- lady dragging half dozen kids across the country seeing the sites & experiencing the culture of our wonderful land.
Wish
Me
Luck
(yes yes , I Know, pictures soon )
her first outing is scheduled for June, lets hope we can get her innards put together as good as her engine and outsides are... She runs pretty durn good (as we drove her from Tennessee to Missouri)
I have so many fun things I want to do, and maybe with a rolling Motel I can figure out ways to see the World, and enjoy my children at the same time.
I do not believe in waiting until I retire to enjoy my life, so I will be the crazy- wild haired- lady dragging half dozen kids across the country seeing the sites & experiencing the culture of our wonderful land.
Wish
Me
Luck
(yes yes , I Know, pictures soon )
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Travel Log 2010
June 9th Leave Cameron, MO Drive to Lincoln NE
June 10th Leave Lincoln drive to Rock Springs WY
Arrive Heber, Utah June 11th 2010
Spend time with family visiting & working on BUS
June 20th Leave Heber Utah Drive to Kanab UT
June 21st Kanab Utah to Paige AZ
Spend week on Lake Powell with Dodge family
June 27th Leave Paige AZ drive to Heber UT
June 29th drive to Cheyenne WY
June 30th drive to Cameron, MO
Prepare for Nauvoo
July 5th Drive to Nauvoo, IL
Stay at Camp Nauvoo until August 2nd
August 2nd Leave Nauvoo, IL drive to Wayne City IL.
August 3rd Leave Wayne City IL drive to Pipestem WV
August 4th Leave Pipestem WV drive to New Bern NC
August 6th Leave New Bern NC drive to Manteo NC
August 7th Leave Manteo drive to Frisco woods Campground Cape Hatteras National Park
August 8th visit Lost Colony of Roanoke Island
Drive to Bells Island at Nags Head NC
August 9th Wright Brothers Museum
August 10th NC Aquarium
August 11th Drive to Williamsburg, stop for radiator in
Virginia Beach, send afternoon at beach, drive to
Williamsburg Pottery campground
August 13th Beach/ Pool
August 14th Pool
August 15th Church in Williamsburg, VA
August 16th Historic Colony
August 17th radiator Bites the dust, meet Faith & Paul spend a day with Angels & The Lord.
August 18th Annie Laurie Leaves for VA
August 19th sleep in Toys R US parking lot
August 20th Yorktown Battlefield
August 22nd Newport News branch
August 23rd Valley Forge (Sleep in parking lot avoid being arrested)
August 24th Philadelphia, PA Liberty bell, Independence Hall
August 26th Washington D.C.
August 27th Washington D.C. (Visit Temple)
August 28th Restoring Honor Rally
August 29th Prepare Wes for airport
August 30th Drive to New Castle, PA
August 31st Drive to New Castle, IN
Sept. 1st Drive to Hannibal, MO
Sept 2nd Drive to Kidder, MO
June 10th Leave Lincoln drive to Rock Springs WY
Arrive Heber, Utah June 11th 2010
Spend time with family visiting & working on BUS
June 20th Leave Heber Utah Drive to Kanab UT
June 21st Kanab Utah to Paige AZ
Spend week on Lake Powell with Dodge family
June 27th Leave Paige AZ drive to Heber UT
June 29th drive to Cheyenne WY
June 30th drive to Cameron, MO
Prepare for Nauvoo
July 5th Drive to Nauvoo, IL
Stay at Camp Nauvoo until August 2nd
August 2nd Leave Nauvoo, IL drive to Wayne City IL.
August 3rd Leave Wayne City IL drive to Pipestem WV
August 4th Leave Pipestem WV drive to New Bern NC
August 6th Leave New Bern NC drive to Manteo NC
August 7th Leave Manteo drive to Frisco woods Campground Cape Hatteras National Park
August 8th visit Lost Colony of Roanoke Island
Drive to Bells Island at Nags Head NC
August 9th Wright Brothers Museum
August 10th NC Aquarium
August 11th Drive to Williamsburg, stop for radiator in
Virginia Beach, send afternoon at beach, drive to
Williamsburg Pottery campground
August 13th Beach/ Pool
August 14th Pool
August 15th Church in Williamsburg, VA
August 16th Historic Colony
August 17th radiator Bites the dust, meet Faith & Paul spend a day with Angels & The Lord.
August 18th Annie Laurie Leaves for VA
August 19th sleep in Toys R US parking lot
August 20th Yorktown Battlefield
August 22nd Newport News branch
August 23rd Valley Forge (Sleep in parking lot avoid being arrested)
August 24th Philadelphia, PA Liberty bell, Independence Hall
August 26th Washington D.C.
August 27th Washington D.C. (Visit Temple)
August 28th Restoring Honor Rally
August 29th Prepare Wes for airport
August 30th Drive to New Castle, PA
August 31st Drive to New Castle, IN
Sept. 1st Drive to Hannibal, MO
Sept 2nd Drive to Kidder, MO
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