It is FRIDAY!

I have learned a lot this week. I have dealt with some personal issues as I will call them and I have found that some people are just unreasonable and negative. I have watched friends be dealt difficult days with the death of one's father and the sad news of one childs' condition. Both of these families have been humble and faithful even though the shoes they were given to wear, were not shoes I am envious of. It is amazing how family and friends can pull together to get through each other through trying times, while other families like to tear each other down. It is amazing to watch people be thankful for their last 7 weeks they are given with their parent or thankful to be able to hold their baby as long as God allows and not be as bitter as people who have great lives with many blessings and few problems. It is amazing how supportive your true friends are! I have always been someone that just "deals" with negative people, but this morning I have officially decided to rid myself of people who are like that. I refuse to allow negative people to affect/influence my moods and my behaviors. I have a lot to be thankful for and I am going to live the best I can. I hope everyone can relate and make the right decisions for them-selves. I know I making the right ones for my family and I.

Thursday FINALLY!

This week has been a little crazy, but I always have to remember that everyone is facing their own issues! I am glad it is finally Thursday and I start my weekend very soon! For all of those that have said so many kind hearted things about my friend Cassies' baby (Sam), I wanted to let you all know that his cancer (Neuroblastoma) is considered HIGH risk, which is not what his mom and dad wanted to hear. I could not imagine having a baby that seems so healthy and being dealt this illness. So, with that in mind, PLEASE continue keeping them in your thoughts and prayers. We also have some dear friends Lea & Bryan and Bryan has lost his father this week, so keep them in your thoughts and prayers as well.

Friends baby Sam

Last week we had a friend who's 4 month old baby was diagnosed with neuroblastoma (A form of cancer). He is so cute and so "normal" in appearance. It sometimes makes you question God, although I know he has a plan, it is still difficult to understand. I know I am not supposed to question, so it really is hard. I know if I struggle with it this much, what his mom and dad are going through. I can not imagine going through everything that his family is going through right now. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers!

Weekend

This weekend was a great preview to upcoming summer! We were outside most of the weekend, Mark mowed our lawn, our neighbors (She had a brain annurism and has a tough time) and cleaned up limbs out of Yvonnes. He tilled our garden and we planted onion sets, radishes, and lettuce. The girls had a great time "helping".

The girlscouts had a pancake breakfast on Saturday morning and it was great! Both troops made quite bit of money and the girls had fun taking orders from friends and family.

I also took the girls to see a movie on Thursday, since it was Spring Break and I took a day off to spend with the kiddos. Ashley had Carly over Wednesday night and Thursday and then on Friday, both girls had friends over (Bailey and Julia).

It was certainly busy days, but we had great times! Looking forward to opening the pool in about a month!

Sara, Tommy, Joshua & Annie

Well, Sara, Tommy, Annie and Joshua leave today. We are all sad to see them go, but really glad they took the time to come and visit! Ashley and Emily have got to play with their cousins a lot during this spring break and I am sure it is memories that will last a lifetime. I think little Annie MUST get her red hair from the MOATS side of the family (HAHAHA!). I will be taking tomorrow off from work so I will have a 5 day weekend!!!! WOOHOOO!!! Still promising to download some pics soon!

Emily

You know the conversation is not going to go well when your seven year old says "I know this isn't nice and I never thought I would say it but"........ Sometimes we have to work on empathy and taking the high road. I will leave it at that.

Monday

Today, Sara is coming to Kentucky and bringing Little Tommy, Annie and Joshua. Ashley and Emily are on spring break and I wish I was too! This morning Em asked me when I would be home and I told her as soon as I can be, she said "No, I don't want you to", which is much different than what I normally here, and then I realized, she doesn't want me to come home, because she wants to visit with Sara and the kiddos longer! Smart thinking on her part, but I must admit, it caught me a little off guard this morning.

I will post some Easter pics as soon as I take the time to download the camera. Yesterday, we had a great day. The only bad part was Ash and Em didn't get to play with Kaylie and DJ because we had to leave as they were getting there. Mark would say the only bad part was he had to mow! We then went to dad and Joan's and then Mark and I went to the hospital to visit a very dear friend. It was a full day, but the weather was beautiful and warm.