Pretty good day today. Kids, though, are really starting to show the wear and tear of not having mom around. Me too. It's tough. But, we don't want her and Liddy back until everyone is healthy. As much as we miss them, we want them healthy and if that means staying longer, then they need to stay longer.
It's pretty quiet around here as we're the only residents of the Welcome Center right now save for one, single woman who's staying in room 14.
Highlight of the day was Payton calling Janice on his cell phone. They had a great chat and he even put the phone on speaker so that his siblings could listen in and talk. Way to go Payton.
Low point of the day was that I could only get one taker on my proposal to walk to the river. Only Tawnee wanted to go. Bummer. Maybe tomorrow.
Until then....
sf
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Day #14
Well, nothing spectacular to report today. The day was pretty boring and that's ok with me. About the only noteworthy event was finding out that the solar system batteries need a healthy dose of water. Trouble is, it must be distilled water and since we only had ten bottles of it left I was only able to fill 3 batteries before I ran out. I was hoping to run on batteries all night tonight. Maybe tomorrow after I get some more water.
Highlight of the day was talking to Janice on the phone for just a bit. Talked to my parents too so that was an added bonus.
Low point of the day was saying goodbye to Gracey and Emma who will be spending a week with some friends in Doh. I'm glad they went but I don't think Esther or Tawnee are too happy about it. Gracey is their second mother and they miss her.
See you all tomorrow.
sf
Highlight of the day was talking to Janice on the phone for just a bit. Talked to my parents too so that was an added bonus.
Low point of the day was saying goodbye to Gracey and Emma who will be spending a week with some friends in Doh. I'm glad they went but I don't think Esther or Tawnee are too happy about it. Gracey is their second mother and they miss her.
See you all tomorrow.
sf
Monday, June 1, 2009
Day #13
Today was maybe the best day since Janice has been gone for it being "normal". Kids actually schooled, some shopping was done, we played a little, and the kids all go along. And, as a bonus, after stopping the generator to add diesel, it actually started up again after I was done! Yippee!!!
Highlight of the day was getting to talk to Janice for an extended number of minutes. And, every kiddo got to talk to her too. She sounded great.
Low point of the day was talking to Liddy, hearing the sadness in her voice (she wants to be home in the worst way), and realizing that she was crying. Broke my heart.
Hope you all have a great day. Until tomorrow.
sf
Highlight of the day was getting to talk to Janice for an extended number of minutes. And, every kiddo got to talk to her too. She sounded great.
Low point of the day was talking to Liddy, hearing the sadness in her voice (she wants to be home in the worst way), and realizing that she was crying. Broke my heart.
Hope you all have a great day. Until tomorrow.
sf
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Day #12
Today we all went to town after church. We went to get some cash and get some pastries. We also bought some soda and phone credits.
The generator is running very well and I am hopeful that the problems of the recent past are, well, in the past.
Talked to Janice this morning and she sounded great. I can tell that she's feeling better and that her energy is returning. I believe she has a doctor's appointment this week to check on her progress.
Tonight we had a wonderful mexican dinner prepared by Gracey, Emma, and Keturah. Yum yum. Then, we watched some videos before retiring for the evening.
Highlight of the day was spending the morning with the kids. I always love going places with them.
Low point of the day was Ethan getting a nasty burn on the front of his neck and chin from blowing embers from the fire this afternoon. He's fine now but was rough for him for a while. He's asleep in bed as I type this.
Until tomorrow.
sf
The generator is running very well and I am hopeful that the problems of the recent past are, well, in the past.
Talked to Janice this morning and she sounded great. I can tell that she's feeling better and that her energy is returning. I believe she has a doctor's appointment this week to check on her progress.
Tonight we had a wonderful mexican dinner prepared by Gracey, Emma, and Keturah. Yum yum. Then, we watched some videos before retiring for the evening.
Highlight of the day was spending the morning with the kids. I always love going places with them.
Low point of the day was Ethan getting a nasty burn on the front of his neck and chin from blowing embers from the fire this afternoon. He's fine now but was rough for him for a while. He's asleep in bed as I type this.
Until tomorrow.
sf
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Day #11
Well, today was Boring! And, I mean that in a good way. Nobody's sick, nobody's in the hospital. The house didn't burn down. Perfect!
We had some visitors today. A couple of other families who live here from the States. Good times. Alex would've liked to have been here since one family has kids about her age and she always enjoyed being with them.
We gave away Alex (the dog) today to our mechanic. Yes! That is one mean and viscious dog. Our mechanic said he'd make the perfect guard dog for his house. Fine with us. We were tired of him trying to bite anybody who came within 10 feet of him.
Highlight of the day was when both our mechanic and our electrician showed up and worked on the generator together. After about 2 hours they had the thing up and running correctly. All the wires, etc. were where they were supposed to be and it started right up. Oh, happy day.
The low point of the day was getting woke up during my nap. (Yes, Mrs. Flude, while you've been gone I have taken the opportunity to take an afternoon siesta as often as I can.) I love naps!!!
Until tomorrow.
sf
We had some visitors today. A couple of other families who live here from the States. Good times. Alex would've liked to have been here since one family has kids about her age and she always enjoyed being with them.
We gave away Alex (the dog) today to our mechanic. Yes! That is one mean and viscious dog. Our mechanic said he'd make the perfect guard dog for his house. Fine with us. We were tired of him trying to bite anybody who came within 10 feet of him.
Highlight of the day was when both our mechanic and our electrician showed up and worked on the generator together. After about 2 hours they had the thing up and running correctly. All the wires, etc. were where they were supposed to be and it started right up. Oh, happy day.
The low point of the day was getting woke up during my nap. (Yes, Mrs. Flude, while you've been gone I have taken the opportunity to take an afternoon siesta as often as I can.) I love naps!!!
Until tomorrow.
sf
Day #10
We've finally hit the double digit mark with days since we last saw Janice and the kids. We're finally settling into pretty good routine around here although I don't think I'm winning any awards for "Teacher of the Year" as schooling has been sorta hit and miss. But, all in all the kids seem to be fairly happy and none of them have starved yet (this is mostly due to our domestic help - she makes at least one meal per day - and to Gracey).
Before she left, Janice gave instructions for a big tree planting effort. Yesterday several of us finally got around to putting the trees into the ground. There are some fruit trees and some shade trees. We are hopeful that all will grow to maturity and provide us with much need shade and a decent supply of fruit.
Esther's feeling better. She was up and around after a couple of sub par days. I am hopeful the worst of her problems are past.
Highlight of the day was Payton spotting of a Scorpion running across the floor during devotions. I leaned over and smacked it with my Bible. I don't know which kid it was, but one of them said, "The truth hurts!"
Low point of the day was having to go to town to pick up some cash. Going to town is fine. Going to town just for 1 thing isn't so much fun at all.
Until tomorrow.
sf
Before she left, Janice gave instructions for a big tree planting effort. Yesterday several of us finally got around to putting the trees into the ground. There are some fruit trees and some shade trees. We are hopeful that all will grow to maturity and provide us with much need shade and a decent supply of fruit.
Esther's feeling better. She was up and around after a couple of sub par days. I am hopeful the worst of her problems are past.
Highlight of the day was Payton spotting of a Scorpion running across the floor during devotions. I leaned over and smacked it with my Bible. I don't know which kid it was, but one of them said, "The truth hurts!"
Low point of the day was having to go to town to pick up some cash. Going to town is fine. Going to town just for 1 thing isn't so much fun at all.
Until tomorrow.
sf
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Day #9
We had rain today! And, one nasty wind and sand storm. The house literally had a haze inside it for about 30 minutes. Of course, the kids all wanted to go out and play in it. Not often one gets to experience a warm shower around here (we don't have water heaters for any of the bathrooms).
We're now on day 3 of the repaired generator and there are no problems to report. VERY thankful for a well running generator.
Some of the kids went to the river today with some friends and after they came back and ate dinner they went to a bon-fire for about 1 hour. They all had a good time.
Highlight of the day was getting to talk to Janice on the phone... twice! She sounds so much better but is still sick as she hacked up a lung a couple of times while I was talking to her.
Low point of the day was Esther getting sicker. She's been having bad cramping, etc. from some intestinal bug that she's got. She took about a 5 hour nap today, didn't eat much, and really only wants to be with Gracey.
Until tomorrow.
sf
We're now on day 3 of the repaired generator and there are no problems to report. VERY thankful for a well running generator.
Some of the kids went to the river today with some friends and after they came back and ate dinner they went to a bon-fire for about 1 hour. They all had a good time.
Highlight of the day was getting to talk to Janice on the phone... twice! She sounds so much better but is still sick as she hacked up a lung a couple of times while I was talking to her.
Low point of the day was Esther getting sicker. She's been having bad cramping, etc. from some intestinal bug that she's got. She took about a 5 hour nap today, didn't eat much, and really only wants to be with Gracey.
Until tomorrow.
sf
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