HAPPY 2008!!!

HAPPY, BLESSED, JOYFUL, FAMILY-FILLED, FRIEND-FILLED, NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE I LOVE. ....GAIL

Revelations the Seals.......

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Revelation 5 • Chapter 6 • Revelation 7
The Seals
1I watched as the Lamb opened the first of the seven seals. Then I heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, "Come!" 2I looked, and there before me was a white horse! Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest.
3When the Lamb opened the second seal, I heard the second living creature say, "Come!" 4Then another horse came out, a fiery red one. Its rider was given power to take peace from the earth and to make men slay each other. To him was given a large sword.
5When the Lamb opened the third seal, I heard the third living creature say, "Come!" I looked, and there before me was a black horse! Its rider was holding a pair of scales in his hand. 6Then I heard what sounded like a voice among the four living creatures, saying, "A quart[a] of wheat for a day's wages,[b] and three quarts of barley for a day's wages,[c] and do not damage the oil and the wine!"
7When the Lamb opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth living creature say, "Come!" 8I looked, and there before me was a pale horse! Its rider was named Death, and Hades was following close behind him. They were given power over a fourth of the earth to kill by sword, famine and plague, and by the wild beasts of the earth.
9When he opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain because of the word of God and the testimony they had maintained. 10They called out in a loud voice, "How long, Sovereign Lord, holy and true, until you judge the inhabitants of the earth and avenge our blood?" 11Then each of them was given a white robe, and they were told to wait a little longer, until the number of their fellow servants and brothers who were to be killed as they had been was completed.
12I watched as he opened the sixth seal. There was a great earthquake. The sun turned black like sackcloth made of goat hair, the whole moon turned blood red, 13and the stars in the sky fell to earth, as late figs drop from a fig tree when shaken by a strong wind. 14The sky receded like a scroll, rolling up, and every mountain and island was removed from its place.
15Then the kings of the earth, the princes, the generals, the rich, the mighty, and every slave and every free man hid in caves and among the rocks of the mountains. 16They called to the mountains and the rocks, "Fall on us and hide us from the face of him who sits on the throne and from the wrath of the Lamb! 17For the great day of their wrath has come, and who can stand?"

2007 Christmas

Merry Christmas to everyone I love.

Gotta go, I just spilled nail polish on the carpet...Any clues how to get it out? Gulp....Love, Gail

Winter wonderland in Colorado

It's a week before Christmas and all through our house, not a creature was stirring, oh except me with bronchitis, tonsillitis, and and sinus infection. I went to the doctor this morning. I will be at work tomorrow. I want to be there. I have two more days then 2 weeks off. Even tho I got this stuff from the little darlings I work with. I am on meds now so I'm going.

The pictures above, I took last Wednesday morning at work. The snow was lightly crystalizing on everything and so beautiful. Then the sky so blue. I grabbed a camera and went taking pictures. I got an early Christmas gift from Bob..A new wider angle lens for my cameras. I love it. Thanks Bob. I still need to get him a few more things. Ok gonna go rest....more soon.

Christmas 2007

Just had to add these. The Christmas tree so far, the angel Heidi made us , and Bert and Ernie my sister LIN made so many years ago. Mice ate the nose of Ernie. I still love it. Memories.

DECEMBER 4TH, 2007

OH CHRISTMAS TREE, OH CHRISTMAS TREE........
Current mood: confused
Category: Life


The Christmas tree is up, and the lights are on and I started putting decorations on. Yes, we broke down and bought a REAL tree. Bob set the tree up for me. He went to bed already. I put on the lights, and decorations. I have memories when my sisters and I and mom and dad put up the tree. What great memories. Those were the days. Man I miss my childhood this time of year. Dad put up the outside lights and the big, painted wood Santa. Mom carefully checked the glass ordaments and put them up. She would hand us girls the unbreakable ones. On Christmas Eve, she would sit by the window with Joey and I and pretend to see Santa across the sky. She'd say.."There he isn't." Ha ha mom. Or, "There he goes, did you see him?" Man, I miss those days. I hope I passed on some good memories to Molly from her childhood. We, her dad and I, really taught Molly that Jesus was the real reason for Christmas. It is HIS Birthday, not just, ok how many toys can we get her. Miss those days too. Christmas is children. Where I work, we can't celebrate it. . Very stupid. Can't sing Christmas carols, Can't do any art projects that have things to do with Christmas. . It really saddens me. I miss the Christian school I used to work at. But anyway, the tree is up and it smells so nice.

Such a beautiful time of year to me yet, so many of my friends are going through very hard stuff. My friend Becky has cancer. Yucky ol cancer. She wrote me today and I cried. What the doctor's just found. It's not her first time with this crap either. Please, please pray for my friend Becky. She lives in Florida right now but her heart is here in Colorado. I hope she can move back here soon. Then my friend Ana. Last week her Grandpa that she loved so much, took his own life. AAAGGGHHH. Why? Why? Why? Please keep prayin for Ana and her family. She is hurting but trying to be strong. He left a lot of family members with unanswered questions. I love you Ana. I love you Becky. God loves you....

Well, back to the tree. Gotta get it done. Oh and keep Josh in those prayers too. He deploys to IRAQ this month.. Angels over and around him 24-7. AMEN............Love, Gail

It's ABOUT JESUS...NOT SHOPPING..

Evil Kneivel has died. Oh no. Christmas is coming. I love what Christmas stands for Jesus' Birthday, not buy everything for everybody you know. But that is what it turns out to be. I do not like this time of year. Unless I could just buy learning toys for my grandson. Yes I am bitchy. This time of year when you don't get to 'BE' with your family. They are so far away. I checked Flights to IL. Ha ha. The airlines have you in a strong hold. I don't have one decoration up this year. I priced real Christmas trees, $39.99 for a dead tree I will throw out in 4 weeks. Holiday spirit? I guess I don't have any this year. Bob is home and we went shopping, He bought "US" a set of Rachael Rays cookware. You know the non stick ones with the cool Oranges handles. It was his idea. Guess he didn't like the old ones that didn't balance on the stove. Ha.

Bob is home and it is nice, except that I can't say anything in jest. He thinks I am cutting him down . Oh brother. Calgon take me away. Bob loves his chickens. They get lots of attention. I hope they start laying more eggs. I have orders for 9 dozen by Christmas. Bob loves his hobbies. Okay, I have to get ready for church. Maybe I'll find the holiday spirit there. Peace.......

CHANGE OF PLANS......YES!

Change of plans...Bob called and said he got all the way back and went in for his new badge and they thought he was staying for a Looooooong time not just til Jan. Well, he said if it paid more he might have stayed. BUT....he is on his way home right now!!!! I am so happy. But he will be leaving Jan. 08 for IL plants. I gotta love him while he's here!!! I am happy and now just praying for him to get home safe.....Without details, PLEASE pray for my friend ANA....Thanks..Love, Gail

Bye for Now Dear.......................

Bob left back to MI today. I cried for about an hour. Now my eyes hurt... We had a very great talk before he left. About us, the future, jobs, love and Jesus. As he was pulling out of the drive way, his dad and step mom were driving home from New Mexico and I was so glad they all got to hug. Kisses and hugs, tears, and kleenex......Bob drove off, then I came in blew my nose, and took a nap. He just called and he is almost to Nebraska. I took this picture right before he left. He took Izzy and I have Pilgrim now. It was nice having him home to do all the chicken chores. Now I have to go out in the cold and close them up for the night. It's a full moon tonight. Very neat. Hope it guides Bob safely to MI. We had a few inches of snow while Bob was here. It was so pretty. Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving.......Ok, Please feel free to comment me.....Love, Gail

I DO

Photographer Gail F.

Well it is Sunday morning and I am done with the wedding. It went very well. I used both cameras. My 35mm and my digital. I believe I took over 200 pictures. Want to see one.. Ok I will add it to this blog. I love when the wedding is over and the stress is over. The bride, my friend Netta, looked so beautiful. I got to sit, when I did get to sit, with old friends from where I used to work. I worked a full 8 hours. Ok I have to go to church and greet today then go take care of the little ones in the nursery. Busy day. And Bob comes home for 5 days tomorrow. Yes. He and I will have a simple, quick Thanksgiving. Blessings!!!! Yes I got em...

Happy Thanksgiving all.

I LOVE NEW CRAYONS!!!!

Kids,Husbands, and Giggles....................

Hi, Nothing exciting going on. Read my Myspace blog. I have been enjoying work and not enjoying work. So many sad children, out of control, and starving for attention. This is a whole different generation. Children with parents that just do not care about them. Like I have said before, I hate hearing any of the children say, " I did this at my Dad's house, and I went here, when I went to my Mom's house." YUCK! These poor scattered kids. They don't have a real HOME. We have a little boy we have to make a behavioral plan on. Oh this poor kid. He is the youngest of 4. He screams, drops to the floor, hides, cries, and is just plain defiant. But I love him so much. I feel sorry for him and what ever is making him so mad. We have two other kids in my class that are brothers. They come to school dirty, smelly, no underwear on, filthy feet because of no socks. They live in a nice place. With two bath tubs. The mom tells me "We just don't have the money for extras, like socks and shoes. " Extras? BUT.....Guess who smokes? MOM. I am sick of the excuses. We even send kids home in new socks, clothes that are clean, we buy shoes, they get lost somehow. I love these kids and my heart just is so sad for how they have to live. God just tells me..."Gail, just love them." So I do. We sing a song everyday about how special each one of them is, and we end by hugging ourselves. And I get hugs all day long. It's wonderful. Chaotic sometimes, but we keep going. I just wish parents would either get spayed and neutered, or take care of the awesome kids that God blessed them with. Love and discipline, love and more love and listening to their kids, and loving each other.
The End.

So that's my life these days. Bob is still gone, and may be for 2 more mns! They want him to stay on as a house tech. Sometimes I just wish he had a regular job here. It's been 58 days apart so far. So I say.......... Bye Thanksgiving, bye Christmas. I wanted to fly out to IL. but that doesn't seem like it will happen. :( Bob may be home for Thanksgiving. Who knows? What God has planned, will happen.

I made my co workers laugh their heads off yesterday. I showed them what I did way back in the late 80's. I auditioned for 'America's Funniest People', and I put a leg of a pantyhose over my head and pulled it up and down and up and down. Well my face was so contorted, you just had to laugh. I looked so funny. But anyone, not just me, would look funny like that. My co-worker had to pee, she was laughing so hard. It was very funny. Oh I am just the life of the party. Ha ha.

So that is all for now. I love Fall. Crispy leaves and the smell of someone who has their fireplace burning. Love it. Tomorrow I go to a Birthday party for one of the cuties in my class. It will be fun.. Until next time...Say your prayers everyday...............................................................Peace

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY LITTLE SISTER!

HEY JOEY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY BACK IN ILLINOIS. WISH YOU WERE HERE AND WE COULD GO OUT TO LUNCH. I LOVE YOU BIGGER THAN WORLD! LOVE, GAIL XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX

Last week of October......

That is Izzy, wearing jammies...Isn't she cute? :)

A new day and its now 3 games to 0, Red Socks. OK, so what, The Rockies did get to the World Series. That is cool enough for me.

Other things from this last week.... I was hacked in my MySpace. That ticks me off. I would never send anyone porn or any yucky stuff. So I am sorry about that. This week at school with the kids was funny. We had to get the kids measured and weighed. After they were done , they came to me to get their shoes put on and tied. Well one of my favorite little boys sits down and I start to put his shoes on and I said, "Oh wow your feet smell GOOD." (unlike other kids..) Well this little boy says to me, "Well Miss Gail that's because I use 'BOYFUME'. I said "Oh is that like perfume? " He says,"Yep." What a cutie. I love this kid.

I cleaned out the chicken coop today. Yuck o. I wasn't attacked by the stupid rooster either. I hope the younger chickens start laying eggs soon. We do get about 6 eggs a day. Beautiful fresh, orange yokes, not faded yellow like month old store bought eggs. They are so good. I still hate lifting the hens off the eggs. I feel like I am hurting their feelings.

I am glad where I work doesn't celebrate Halloween. Instead, all the staff and kids get to wear Pajamas to school this Wednesday. That should be interesting. I just don't like what Halloween stands for. It does not honor God in anyway. It gives a pat on the back to the devil, and witches and all evil. That stinks. I do like dress up and costumes, and costume parties. Just NOT Oct. 31, and what is about. I'd like to see a day where everyone Puts God first and then realizes, Oh yeah, This is Good. This is what we should be doing everyday anyway. Celebrating God and ALL, He stands for. All living things, all people and LIFE! Amen Brother. Well, have a great, week and remember to honor God..Don't dress your kids up in evil costumes, like the devil, or witches or OJ Simpson.

P.S. I do LOVE seeing dogs wearing costumes. Especially when they can walk on two back feet. Now that cracks me up.

Well, we got our snow. Afew inches of wet, heavy white stuff. Happy Oct.21 !

ANOTHER DAY......WEEK....IN TIME

Hey all. It is week 6 since Bob left for work in MI. He won't believe how big the chickens have gotten since he left. They eat so much more now. The rooster is still attacking me.


Work is going ok. We have head lice going around and other yucky scary stuff. I think Bob's work is healthier than mine. And he works in Nuclear Power Plants.


I feel I am falling apart. Not mentally, physically. I am having women issues, and weird pain in my body. Oh the other day I was laying on the floor at rest time with the kids and I had just handed out little Panda Bear stickers.. Well one of my little sweethearts, tried to put one in my ear. yes haha that is so funny. But now my ear is hurting. I hope there isn't a sticker in my ear. Then another kind little child was being funny and he punched me smack in the face. That was the second time in a week. Not the same child either. Ha ha..I love my job.


I need major teeth work done in my mouth. And I live on Ibprofens now. Getting older is no fun sometimes. But why whine when you can't change it.


I am hoping the Rockies win the World Series. That would be very cool for this state.


I have many people on my prayer list right now. Kelley, Meg who is having brain surgery, baby Forrest who just had open heart surgery, Jeremiah who fell down a flight of stairs and had to have open brain surgery, He is only 2 yrs old. , my friend Sharon who needs an MRI to see why she is blacking out, Josh who is going to IRAQ soon, Bob in MI, my own stuff, and all my family and friends. God is in Control I know this. It is all in His hands.....


We are expecting a little snow tomorrow. Oh yippie. Maybe the rooster will freeze his cock a doodle doo off. Just kidding. I will end with this....Live Life to the fullest.... Love, Gail


Peace! GO ROCKIES!

GO ROCKIES

GO ROCKIES!!!!!GO ROCKIES!!!!!GO ROCKIES!!!!!

Apple Pie Time

Here is the pie I baked today...Can you smell it? MMMMMMMMMMMMM

Good Times in October.....................

This has been a good week. This week at work was funny. One of our little four year olds and I were by the sidewalk doing drawings on the sidewalk, at recess. He was sitting in the chalk dust and I told him about it. Well dead serious he says..."Oh man, my Mom will be so pissed off at me for this." It was totally a surprise coming out of his mouth. I told him "No she won't, just wipe it off, no big deal." It was funny because this kid is so sweet, so smart, so perfect, it shocked me. Oh then another new boy was cuddling up next to me as we were getting ready to go on the buses. He had his head against me and all of a sudden he turns his head and bites me on the left boob. I know he didn't mean to hurt me, it just startled me. I did tell his mom about it. No big deal. I love these kiddos. They are so cute, so funny. Another little cutie on my bus route (I'm the aide on the bus) The bus driver and I like to sing Joy TO The World by Three Dog Night. Well this little boy says "Miss Gail listen to my song." Then he sings this....." Miss Gail was a bullfrog, was a good friend of mine, never understood a single word she said, but I helped her drink her Kool-Aid., Joy to the world all the boys and girls now, Joy to the fishes in the deep blue sea, Joy to you and me." Oh I loved it. Children are so wonderful and full of love and giving. I love them...
Today I got out my apple peeler and peeled a bunch of Gala apples and I baked a beautiful apple pie. I even took a picture of it. I sent the picture to Bob...Tee Hee. I also drove to Pueblo and got myself two pairs of shoes ON SALE at BIG 5. It was a good day...I took some of the pie to my In-laws and shared it with them and they shared their supper with me. A very good day indeed.....Be safe and Love God...

Hey Everyone..............

I have been doing a lot of thinking lately. About life and this journey we are on. I want some feed back on this. Isn't it true that God knew the exact day and time He would put us on this earth? He knows the exact day and time He will take us home to Heaven. It's already done in His Book. It's all worked out already. We can't beat death. We can't change anything. So why do we beat ourselves up to get ahead? Some of us are tiny, some of us are large, some of us are exercis-a- holics, some of us are fat. Some are in perfect health and still drop dead. Because God already had the plan that, that would be the time and minute HE would call us home to heaven. Right? I don't understand why HE calls children back to heaven, or young people. Or babies. Why does God want people back so soon? Why did my sister have to go back at only 47 years old? No fair! She deserved heaven more than anyone I knew, but I miss the stuffing out of her so much. Anyway, I could go on and on but I won't. I just had to get that off my chest. God Bless you all. Love, Gail

MY FRIEND JOSH

HEY ALL, WANTED TO ASK A HUGE FAVOR TO EVERYONE. MY FRIEND JOSH WHO IS 22 IS ON HIS WAY TO IRAQ SOON. PLEASE KEEP HIM COVERED IN PRAYER FOR SAFETY. HE IS DUE TO GET OUT FULLY AFTER THIS TOUR. HE WILL BE IN A VERY DANGEROUS AREA AND I JUST ASK FOR ANYONE TO COVER HIM WITH GOD'S ANGELS AROUND HIM 24-7. HE IS IN MY "MYSPACE", UNDER MY FRIENDS. I WORK WITH HIS TWO SISTERS. HE IS A WONDERFUL YOUNG MAN HE ALREADY DID A TOUR IN AFGHANISTAN. PLEASE KEEP HE CLOSE IN YOUR PRAYERS.. THANKS!!!! LOVE, GAIL

My Birthday

Wow, I had a very fun birthday. Everyone at work gave me fun stuff. I got champagne, a 96 box of Crayola crayons, which I LOVE. , a dragonfly pin, socks, a squishy light up thing, a cake, a Godiva drink, candy, more candy, a Pepsi, lottery tickets, a journal, lots of hugs, a book, more candy, (wish Brock was here), a tee shirt, and cramps. It was fun. Except for the cramps. Today I am meeting a friend at Chili's for a birthday lunch, then her and her boyfriend are taking me somewhere i have no idea. I can't wait to see. I was treated to Fazoli's last night by my sister in law and niece. YUM. It's good to be Fifty. I also got a bunch of cool Mary Englebriet stuff from my sister Barb. Thanks Sis. Joey sent me a very, very funny story about if there was a surprise party, using all our old neighbors and teachers. I was laughing so much I cried. She is so creative. Molly and Brock called me. Brock said "Come here gramma, I miss you" of course I started to cry. I am saving up money to go there. When I don't know. But I'm goin. So anyway, my 50th Birthday was great. Except that Bob was away, and the cramps.....Thanks to everyone who sent me wishes and ecards and love. Gail

Gotta Love Fall in Colorado

Fall in Colorado is so beautiful. The Aspens are at their peak this weekend. I hope to take pictures.
Work is not that easy this year. Many troublesome kids. Much is due to how they are raised or how their mothers took care of themselves while pregnant. How any woman could take illegal drugs while carrying a baby inside of her stupefies me. Stupid! Who gets the bad end of this deal? The Child!
Next week (my Birthday week) I have to do night child care from 4:30-9:30. YUCK. That is after working all day and taking the bumpy washboard road bus route, an hour and a half , twice a day. Oh my bladder. Haha. Yes I am a whiner. Oh well, I made it this far in life. Ok gotta get to the bank. Love and smailes...Gail..Happy Fall, All

KIDS ARE A HOOT

Oh how funny kids are. Here I am, a new school year where I work. This year I am in a room with 17 - 3 and 4 year olds. HELLO. Today was the first day we had them. For the most part it is so fun. We have one little, adorable boy who is autistic and a handful. He weighs about 40 pds. He just does not sit still. God, please give me patience and guidance with him. On the other hand, we have another little boy. He has a big smile and I think a crush on me. We sit down for lunch and he starts singing to me..."I wanna kiss you all over, and over again" A song from the 70's. It was so funny. I said "Do you know more songs like that?" He starts singing...
"Maggie, I think I got something to say to you." A Rod Stewart song. I loved it. He is just the cutest thing. His older brother LOVES 70's music and this kid really listens. It made my day. Then all the rest of the day he asked me if I could ride his bus home with him. Oh so cute! I am also now a bus monitor. So I have to help the bus driver, and ride the bus to pick up the kids and take them home. It was very hot on the ride home so we pretended to eat ice cream cones. All I wanna do is nurture, and show kids there is so much good in this world to learn. Good stuff. SOME of these kids have the crappiest home lives, it would make you cry. Smoking around them, parents in jail, parents on drugs, no parents. It is yucky and some of them are starving for love and attention. All I ask is for God to help me. Help me guide and listen....So that's all for now. I will fill you in on more funny stuff.
I do want to say a few Happy's. Happy Birthday niece Katie, Happy Birthday great nephew Isiah, Happy Anniversary nephew Greg and his bride of 17? years...Cheryl in Malaysia. God love and Bless you all..........Peace

Good-Bye to a wonderful man...................

Just want to say pretty much what Mandy said in her blog..
A dear friend of mine died last Friday. John Pelka from Buffalo Grove, IL. I have known John over 30 years. He was ever so gentle, kind, loving, handy, smiley, and a real Harley loving, christian, family man. He leaves behind his awesome wife Karen, their son Joe, and their daughter Steph. A wonderful family. He is in the arms of our Jesus now. Free from pain, and hurt. The thing I picture, is when John got to Heaven he looked around to see my sister Lin. Lin doing her funny, 'LIN' dance welcoming him to the streets of gold. That's just one person John saw there. So many others who have gone before us. Please keep the Pelka's in your prayers........You will be missed John....Peace

SUMMER'S OVER..........BUMMER !!!!!!

Hey all, I am trying to get back into the swing of working again. I start Monday. :( I know I should be happy, but it's been such a fun summer. So much travelling, seeing family, seeing friends, being with little Brock. Then having Barb and Pete coming out here. The ranch. Man it was all so fun.
A few not so fun things. When little Izzy was in season we went out and bought her a $19.99 diaper. So Pilgrim couldn't get to her, and so the mess stayed in one place. Well.....we took a 2 day trip to New Mexico to see Bob's sister and her hubby. Well we kept the diaper on 99% of the time. Oh but that 1%. Bob was packing the car and called the dogs and they didn't listen. He looks to where they are and Ah-oh . Yes folks Izzy is due to have babies Sept. 12. It's Bob's fault. tee hee. I did my best to always have that diaper thing on her every minute except when she went outside by herself. Anyone want to buy a Rat Terrier puppy? It will be a registered breeding. Both are in UKC.
This week the crew from 'TRADING SPACES' were in Canon City!!! They were working on a Rafting Company lodge. So cool. I didn't get to see any of them but it was so cool to me knowing they were here. That show should be on TLC in two months. My friend told me they all stayed at the Best Western where she works. The designers were Laura and Mario.
Tonight Bob and his brother Randy went fishing in Pueblo and I went to our near by coffee place for a night of music. Two young guys in their 20's. Aaron and Chris. They live near Boulder but they both are from Wisconsin. So weird. So on their break I went out to them and told them I used to live in Lake Geneva and Delavan. They lived in White Water which is very close. Small world. I requested a John Prine song. And they sang it so well. I love John Prine, Harry Chapin, & Steve Goodman.
So anyway, back to the beginning. I start work again Monday. My heart isn't in it yet. I am having many thoughts about work. Do I want to stay in the child care world? I hear three different teachers want me as their aide. So that's neat. Do I want to change careers? I have been praying non-stop about what God wants me to do. I'd like to work from home. Just waiting on God. If you feel lead, please say a prayer for me. Along with that prayer, please keep praying for John Pelka, the Konrath family, Julia Lee, and my dear friend Kelley....I love them all. Healing...
Have a blessed week ahead all. Love and hugs...Gail

Sad news..... :(

Just a little note. I just heard my old friend from Ingleside IL. passed away. She had a staph infection in her leg, went to the hospital and four hours later she died. She leaves behind a husband Tom, a son and a daughter . Her name was Linda Konrath. Please keep her family in your prayers.....thanks...Gail ........GOD BLESS YOU....

MY SISTER WAS HERE !!!!!

Life can be so fun. This last week was great. Barb my sister and brother in law, Pete came out on Thursday and we packed so much in the 2 1/2 days as we could. Ate at The Windmill Restaurant in Salida, CO. We showed them the local sites. The 13 prisons, the World's Largest Rocking Chair, Goodwill, the school where I work, the Royal Gorge Bridge, Bob's yummy cooking, shopping galore. So many laughs I am still sore from smiling. I hope they enjoyed the chickens. Barb got to get an egg from the chicken coop. We took them up to the Ranch near Monarch Pass. We went on a great horseback ride with Bob's dad. I didn't realize what a great horse back rider Barb was. That was fun. I don't think Pete liked riding horses as much as Barb. Bob's Dad was a great tour guide and showed them all the cool horseshoe art he has made. He even gave them a horseshoe frame he made. I have the coolest Father in law. Saturday, we went to Trinidad to help our cousin Laurie with her "Relay For Life" stuff. That was awesome. Barb and I decorated lots of luminaries for loved ones who were honored and have survived cancer, and for loved ones that have passed of cancer. Pete was on stilts doing balloon animals and magic, and Barb and I did face painting. She is also way better at that then me. We got to be with our Uncle Ray (our dad's, funny brother) and Jodine his wife, and our other cousin Lois. Family is great. I hated saying good-bye to Barb and Pete. But like all good things, it had to end. It was so FUN!!!!!!!! Thank You Barb and Pete for everything. Come back again soon!!
Today was our church's 10th anniversary. We had a picnic at the park for the people. We served the community over 800 sausages, and tons of salads, chips, desserts, lemonade. Bob helped cook those 800 sausages. I took pictures. Our church wanted to show the community Christ is so important in every ones lives. Caring for one another. That's what it's all about. Not the Hookie Pookie. LOL. Bob and I came home and napped for 2 hours. I love naps........zzzzzz
So anyway, I have had a very great summer so far. It is nice not working. It is nice having Bob home, and doing fun stuff with him, and having visitors.
LIFE IS GOOD.....Until next time.........PEACE

I LOVED ILLINOIS, EXCEPT WHEN IT WAS HUMID....

I am home again. The last two weeks were FUN. I want to thank all the people who drove me around, took me out to eat, had me over, made me coffee and just all the fun. I had so much fun going to Willow Creek Church, the Northbrook Bike Races, Superdawg in Chicago, NBC Studio, the Jewelry show in Rosemont, IL, the train rides, the bus rides, Lincoln Park Zoo, Brock's pre-school, coffee shops, bar-b-ques, friends houses, seeing family, it was all so great. Of course the best part was just being with Brock so much. He is funny, silly, goofy, naughty (sometimes), he is a riot!! I love him more than anyone would ever know. I totally can't wait for him to be old enough to come visit us in Colorado. He kept telling people he was going to gramma's house to feed the chickens. And now he can. I came home and Bob had built two chicken coops . It is so neat to watch the chickens look for bugs and stuff. Bob did a great job. I am happy to be home, but really miss my Brock. I thank everyone who I was with. Molly and Mike, thanks for everything. Barb and Pete, thanks for the chocolate on my pillow. My family rocks!!!!

ILLINOIS......Fun Fun Fun

I'm having lots of fun here.

Yesterday with my sister Barb, Pete, sister Joey , Katie and her five little ones. and I got to go to 'Willow Creek Church'. The best! So much fun. Barb, her grandson Denver, Brock and I went to the Abraham Lincoln Cemetery yesterday and saw where our mom and dad's ashes are. A beautiful plague with their names on it and the dates. It's a military cemetery in IL. My dad would be proud! Today is the third year since my sweet mother passed away to be with Jesus. Three years. Wow. I miss her still so much. :(

I got to pick Brock up from pre-school today and when he saw me he yelled, "Gramma!!!" Then he ran and jumped into my arms. Yes folks, and that's why I love being a grandma so much. They love you just for you. He doesn't care about my clothes, he does think I am funny, cuz I make him laugh. He doesn't tell me to go lose a few pounds. He just loves me for me. We have so much fun together Brock and me.

I got to see my best friend Barb today again. We had iced coffee drinks that she made. Boy were they great. We did a little shopping and laughed a lot, looked through her computer at all their photos, I just love being with Barb, This is my friend that has loved me and been there when no one else really was. She has loved me through all the mistakes I've made and all the sadness I've had, and tons of fun stuff too. I love her so much. She is the reason there is 'Best' in Best friend. Thank you Barb for lovin me for the last 15 years...

Ok gotta get to bed. Busy day tomorrow. Brock and I have stuff to do.....Molly has to do lots of hair.

Prayer requests... Please pray for my dear friend John Pelka who has been in the hospital for weeks. He is fighting cancer. Also for my friend Eva, who is still in pain from her second knee replacement. Thanks everyone. I am a big believer in the power of prayers...That's how I got Molly....Peace xo

I can't spell

Sorry I spelled ILLINOIS wrong. I am having so much fun here, I forgot how to spell it.... Love, Gail ..........Tomorrow off to my sister's home..:)

I'm IN ILLINIOS...NOT ILLINOIZZZ

Good Day. It is Friday the 20th of July. I am watching Brock today and having a blast. This boy is so funny. He loves to make people laugh. He dances with his little hips wiggling. He had me sing the "Where is Thumpkin" song more times than I can say. We sing the "Ittise Bittise Spider" song together. He is so awesome.
Molly colored my hair again. looks good. Darker than what I am use to. Tonight we go to a cook out at my best friend Bar and Jim's house. they have three kittens. Brock will love them. Molly too.
Ok gotta get a move on. Brock and I are walkin up town for sidewalk days here. Love......Gramma Gail

7/08/07......Oh goofy me.

I forgot to put this in my blog yesterday. Bob and I went to a bookstore in Pueblo, before the movie. Well, I go up to this couple sitting down looking through a tattoo magazine. Well I had to show them my new tattoo. OK so I start looking at magazines and talking to Bob. I pick out my magazine and force of habit I swing my arms forward and backwards. Well I didn't realize 'that guy' was right behind me. I swung my magazine back hard and hit him right in the "man parts". Ouch. He froze and just stood still gasping. I turn around and I can't stop saying "I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry". And having a little bit of my sister LIN in me I was also laughing. Shame on me. Oh I felt so bad for that guy. He kind of waddled slowly back to his girlfriend, and sat down. He wasn't mad at me just in pain. Bob said I turned so red. I felt bad but it was kind of funny too. Just had to add that. Hope you all had a good laugh. Ciao for now....Gail

07/07/07**************So Cool

Oh wow, it's 7/7/07. Sounds lucky to me. I have my plane ticket to WI/IL so I guess I am lucky. I will be there from July 16-31. A nice long relaxing trip. I plan on seeing all my family and doing fun stuff. But more than anything, I want to spend days playing with Brock!!! Yea.
So much to write. I was bummed I missed my families 17 hour Slumberfest. That sounded so fun. See my nephew, Greg's blog on this.
I gotta tell you the weird, funny stuff that has happened in the last couple days. Last weekend, there was a car show at a strip mall near us. I got to hold an albino snake around my neck as I was holding a three foot long alligator. Ok, no big deal. Yesterday I was sitting in the car waiting for Bob at Wal-Mart and a butterfly flies into the car and flies around me, then lands on the bottle of water I had in the car. It sat there for a little bit, about 4 minutes then flew off. So weird. Then we get home later that day and a cute, little bat is perched up on our porch. Cool. Ok A few weeks ago I put up and filled a hummingbird feeder on our porch and I have seen ONE hummingbird drink from it, BUT.... I see this beautiful bright yellow bird drinking from it all the time. It's a hummingbird feeder. I just feel blessed when I get to see such neat and different things in my life.
The other day Bob and I went to the ranch my in-laws take care of. We saw fireworks in Gunnison Colorado. Very good ones! Bob's dad, Bob's brother Ray, Bob and I went fishing the next day. It was mighty fun but I was the only one who didn't catch a fish. That's ok. I had fun. They caught rainbow trout.

I love Colorado so much. The beauty of this state overwhelms me. The endless mountainsides of trees, the huge mountains, the rivers and creeks, the different colors of birds, the rock formations. So much to absorb. I love it here !

Bob and I are looking for a house of our own to buy. It is fun and hard work all at the same time. We found one house I loved in town that had nice bedrooms, two bathtubs, fruit trees, raspberry bushes, flowers, trees, and I loved it. But, Bob wants to have a chicken coop and maybe a pig or two, so we can't get a house in town. We did find another house in the same town we live in now. It is above our price range but, we may try to make a deal. A cowboy lives there and it so happens he goes to the same church we do. And it is on a couple acres. The next door neighbors have alpacas, horses, cats, and I think I saw a donkey. It would work out well so say a prayer. God knows what will happen. It is all in His hands. If we don't get that house, we will find something. God will show us...

Bob and I saw the movie "Evan Almighty" today. Very cute !!!. Go see it. Then do the dance. Funny stuff.

Tomorrow the American Bulldog puppies will be six weeks old. Wow that went fast. Bob and I will go over and give them their first shots. I can't wait to see how big they are. I hope they can sell them all for the price they are worth. They sure are beautiful. Anyone interested?

Ok I've rambled on and on again. Just trying to catch you up on life. Have a fun filled weekend and next week too. Until next time................ Peace

AOL Pictures - Welcome

AOL Pictures - Welcome

Vacations Rock

Hey, Just got back from California,Utah, Oregon,and Idaho. Saw the Redwoods. So beautiful!! I loved California. The people were so nice and the ocean too. I got a hooded sweatshirt at the REDWOOD HARLEY DAVIDSON place in Eureka, CA. I love it...Then since I have a tattoo from New York, I thought it would be cool to get a new one from Redding,California. So I did. Yes, this makes 11 tattoos. I collect them. I have them from WI,IL,CO,NY,CA. I know some people just think they are stupid or gross. But hey, everyone of my tattoos, means something. Mom, Dad, Lin, Bob, my love for flowers, now for Brock. This new one is for my grandson. My next one will be for Molly......:) SSShhhh don't tell her. I don't care what anyone thinks of me having tattoos, I love em.
It is nice having Bob home. Right now he is in the yard on a riding lawn mower. He loves it. All his stuff is all over the living room floor. I am biting my tongue. I am doing load after load of laundry. We only have a stacked washer and dryer. It takes forever to dry anything. So I should be done some time next month. ha ha.
Bob and I bought an oil painting in OR. We were walking all over Klameth Falls,OR. We went inside this art place and saw a bright colorful oil painting of three Chili Peppers. Well, the coolest part of this is the artist, Linda Scott, who painted it was there. We love it. We hung it right in our living room. I collect chili pepper things. We love this picture!
We went to a California cheese factory. Very cool, got to sample so many wonderful cheeses. We got to watch them make curds. Curds are my favorite snack cheese. They gave us a sample of them as they were making them. They squeek when you eat them. Oh so good. Oh have to tell you, Klameth Falls, have no falls..We were bummed. But we did go to Crater Lake, and Multnomah Falls. So awesome. Well, that is a lot of info for one blog. I'll end here. We had lots of fun. I love to travel.....Peace

I'm in Redding, California

Hi from California, We are having so much fun. I love CA. We have seen beautiful mountains, the Redwoods, Wow. And waterfalls. It is so beautiful, our country. We are having lots of fun being together after 7 weeks apart. I missed Bob.
Ok, we are off to OR. to Crater Lake. Peace out Yo.....Gail

ON MY MIND............................

June 15th. Here I sit at the computer. So much on my mind. It is warm outside. 76 degrees. I have fans on.
I leave this coming Monday and now I have a dilemma. Bob and I wanted a fence out back so the dogs could run around without running away. I wanted the fence like link fencing. Small so no dogs could come in, and our dogs couldn't get out. Bob put up this huge hog fence outside in the back yard, about 2 Mn's ago. I wanted smaller holes in the fence, but Bob wanted hog fencing . Well, he put an electric wire around it and that worked about 2 weeks total. On and off. Now Izzy has figured out she can walk through the holes in the hog fence. I found her outside of the fence today. Great! My friend is staying here to watch the dogs, while I am gone. I don't want to have her go out looking for the dogs. AAAGGGHHHH. Its always something. Last time it was our since past dog Fay, She ran away the day before we left for IL. Then we get a call from CO. in WI, saying someone found her. DOGS!!!!

On a better light.....
Today was Bob's brother Randy's Birthday. He is single so I called him . He came over and I cooked him a Pork Chop Birthday dinner, with chicken Alfredo, Asiago bread and Mountain Dew. He ate, opened the Tee shirt I got him, then had to leave (phone call) to help his other brother with tools. I am just glad I had the chance to celebrate his Birthday. He is an well digger and works so hard. And gets so dirty. He is a very sweet guy. I love him.

Last night I cooked dinner for Bob's other brother (there are 5) and his wife Melissa. Rex helps a lot hooking up our computer and helping me try to fix the stupid electric fence. But, I love cooking for people. It was fun.

I just have lot on my mind. I am a worry wart. With Bob being gone so long at a time, I am not loving that. Like I've said before, I don't know HOW military families do it. Its not good to be apart so long when you are married. It sucks.

I did spoil myself today. Raspberries and Blueberries were on sale so I got three little containers of raspberries and one container of blueberries. Yum. they are so good. What a good price. $1.00 for the ras. $2.50 for the bl.bs. Yippie for good fruit.

Well, the carpet still looks real nice. I love cleanness. Is that a word? Monday I fly out to meet Bob. Lucky me...........

Happy Father's Day to all you Dad's and Grand Dads. Love, Gail

CLEAN CARPET.....YIPPIE I O

I'm so happy. I have been complaining for months about the look of our living room carpet. It's off white and it was so gross. Spots, coffee, dogs, pop. Well I finally called the carpet cleaning company and they were here the same day. I am so excited. Our carpet now looks brand new. I don't want to walk on it. The guy who did the work had his cute son with him . He was 8. As the dad used the machine, the son sat in it and went for a ride while dad cleaned. So funny. I showed him my collection of Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars. He liked them. Then he saw the frame I have of pictures of Brock, Molly and Mike, and it is covered in buttons that are glued on. I told him "I collect buttons too." He says, "You collect Hot Wheels annnnnnnnnd Buttons? Wow." We also talked about spiders, snakes and the talking Catfish (from Bass Pro) we have outside. He kept walking by it to hear it talk or sing. Kids are so cool. I am just so happy that this carpet got this clean. I so recommend Chem-Dri. Well that's it for now. You can sure tell I don't have an exciting life when I write about carpet cleaning........Sigh

Yippie...................

Jimmy crack corn and I don't care... I'm up and back on our new home computer...Yippie... My brother-in-law came over and hooked everything up for me. I am so excited. Thank you Rex!!!

This morning I went to town and went to a very cool auction. It was all western stuff. Cowboy sculptures, horse blankets, saddles, bronze statues, roping ropes like cowboys use, antlers of all kinds, western pictures, stuffed elk, deer, Bambi, porcupine, bear hides. It was the best. I bid on a lot of neat stuff, but only spent $12.00 on some old horse bits for my father in law. He makes toilet paper holders with them. They are really cool. I had so much fun. I got a sunburn on my face. It has been a fun day.

BUT....we had a huge and long hail storm here today. We have a tin roof and it sounded like a train was going by. I took lots of pictures after. It was gumball size hail. I was just waiting for it to break a window. Very scary. It lasted for a bout 20 minutes. The dogs played in the hail after and loved it. I made hail balls and threw them for Pilgrim and Izzy. It is always an adventure with Colorado weather.

Ok, thats all for now. 16 days til I see Bob.......:)

Happy Birthday in Heaven MOM

I miss my mom. She is in Heaven. Today she would have been 78. I miss her witty sense of humor. I miss her hugs.....Love you Mom.....Gail

Puppies....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Memorial Day... This weekend has been a blur. My friend called me at 6 am Saturday and said to "Come over I think Lilo is in labor". Her 4 year old AMERICAN BULLDOG. I go over and she is in early labor. Panting. Scratching newspapers. She is huge. Ok to make a long story short....She wasn't progressing, and all of a sudden a burst of green, Kelly green am ionic fluid squirts out...We call the emergency vet. A 45 minute drive. We end up driving up there at 2:50 pm on Saturday afternoon. They check her out, weigh her, yes in active labor.....She has one puppy. Then we leave to get a bite to eat and come back and we are allowed to go sit with her. She pops out a puppy in its sac... It's green. I'm serious, the puppy is green, and brindle. He is so cute we call him Greenie., Lucky Charm, Clover, Little Hulk. Today he is still green. Its from the sac and fluid. So funny. Anyway after three shots of Oxytosin, a bag of fluids intervenes, and lots of rest, she ends up having nine healthy puppies. The last one did NOT want to come out. We waited and prayed and hoped, and finally she shot out and I took the sac off and let her momma clean her up. she was weak, but we rubbed her and got the stuff out of her throat and shes fine. Shalena and I were so happy we thanked Jesus over and over cuz Lilo didn't need a $1,500 C-section. And that would have been after delivering 8 puppies naturally. . Yea God. My lesson I learned, Know what you are doing in breeding dogs, and delivering. Have money available in case of an emergency. Pray a lot. It was fun and a fun adventure I shared with Shalena. The puppies are 3 girls, and 6 boys. She is a great momma, when she doesn't lay on them. Birth is always awesome.....I'm going to take a nap!!! ps. Don't forget to remember your loved ones..xo

Chickens and Harleys

Oh what a funny day. I am still computerless at home, but not for long. Bob bought a new one and its being made. Yippie. This morning was a stitch. I went over to the in-laws house and I helped transfer 50 something chickens around. From one hen house to a differnet one. My mother in law caught them by the feet and handed them to me sometimes 3-4 at a time upside down. It was fun.
The little chicks Bob bought are almost all grown up now. So they needed a bigger place to be. I just can't get over how Betty can do so much physical stuff at her age. She is amazing. I have to go over there Sunday and monday and take care of all the birds...Peacocks, ducks, chickens, and roosters. I feed and collect eggs.. Love it. I wish you could have seen me carrying the chickens by the feet, and when a couple flew into my face. Crazy fun.
I went to Colorado Springs after that adventure and went to the Harley Davidson Dealer and saw a couple Orange County Choppers on display. Pretty fancy bikes I must say. I only bought a new decal for my car. I wanted to buy a Harley Hooded sweatshirt but they were $71.00. Yikes.
Ok just wanted to write a couple of lines here. Have a safe Memorial Day weekend. .............Gail

End of the School Year!!!

Yo. I have one more day of work and then summer vacation. I will so miss the kids. We have been cleaning our classroom and putting everything in storage. Yesterday was the last day for kids..We had Family Field day. I did face painting. Oh brother. The things kids want. I had to paint a couple boys with full face Spiderman or snakes, or tigers. They are so funny. One little boy just wanted to be scary. So I painted his face red, black and painted fangs on him. He looks in the mirror and comes back and says he wants to be scarier. So I made it look like blood was dripping from his nose. He loved it. Girls wanted hearts, butterflies, and tigers on their faces. It was cold too, and these little ones were shivering at times. It was fun. I will miss the kids so much. I am sure I will run into them at our local wal-mart.
Tomorrow we have a lunch at the local Italian resturant. We will find out who are secret pals have been . It will be a fun time. So until next time.....Be safe out there.

BUSY WEEKEND

Happy Weekend!!!! I am having a busy Saturday. I have gone to a bunch of garage sales and bowling and now here to the coffee shop. The near by town of Canon City, had a huge Garage Sale for the town. It was fun. I got a dog bed at the Animal Shelter for $7.50 that both dogs can lay in at the same time. It is used but very nice. Oh the Animal shelter had a big sale too outside.
I am looking forward to the birth of my friends puppies...She has asked me to be there to help since I have experience with whelping. She has a white female American Bulldog. Lilo. Her male is huge and I know she will have a lot of puppies. I am nervous and excited. Her male American Bulldogs, name is Stunkers. He is red and very handsome. I will let you all know when the big event happens. I expect about ten puppies. Wow!
There is also a huge wonderful custom car show here this weekend at the Abbey across the street. I wish son-in-law Mike was here to go with me. They even have custom trucks and motorcylces. I would like to go but not alone. Oh well next time? I miss Bob on days like this.
Tomorrow at church I greet at the 9 am service and then run downstairs to teach and take care of babies 0-2 at the 10:45 service.
Last night I went to the pre-school graduation of the place I work on Fridays. It was very fun and I was asked to take pictures. I did 81 pictures. They even had me on stage as a sub teacher. The kids looked so cute. I got lots of hugs. I was so happy to have my sweet friend Susan go with me. Thanks Susan!!!! You are great.
Today was my friend Kara's Birthday (24) and I went bowling with her, her husband, her sister whom I work with at school,her husband, and their daughter Selena. I bowled a 134 game. Me! Then I bowled a sad 91. Now I am at the Coffee Cafe on the computer. I gotta get home to the doggies. Write me.
Happy Birthday Sweet little MAYA in IL. I love you.........Gail ......... Peace

Thinking, thinking, thinking.......................

Hi I am at the library again. Still no computer. AAAAGGGHHHHH. I have been thinking lately. About my future. I really don't know if I want to stay at this job. I love the kids ,(most days), but I am so looking forward to summer vacation. I need to get away from children for a bit. Except Brock. :0)
Bob still wants me to try the power plant thing. I am praying about it all. Yes, I love the kids, but it is such little money. We do so much for min. wage. It stinks.
I just don't know. I am so sad by some of the home stories I hear. Mom on Drugs, Mom in jail or dad in jail, laziness. Kids feeling unloved. I need a break.
So here I am. I guess I just miss IL. I need to see family. I may go bowling tomorrow...For my friends Birthday. Fun. Next week is the last week of school. Clean up, Parties, and Field day . Should be fun...
Pray I get a computer and pray I get some answers from God. Greg, be safe, Barb please take care of your eye and forehead. I love you family and friends...Gail

Happy Mother's Day 2007

I have to do this fast. I am at a coffee house on their computer. Just wanted to say hi, check in read everyones blog. Our home computer died so we now have to decide to get a lap top or a new tower. Any suggestions? Happy Mother's Day to all you Moms and wanna be moms. It is a very awesome profession. I love it. Just wish Molly and I were closer in a lot of ways. I miss her. Bob is in Washington State at the outage. I miss him. I will meet him June 18 in OR. I got my plane ticket. :) Thank you for all the anniversary greetings too. It was fun. I wish Bob had been with me tho. Please pray that Bob finds a Power Plant that he can work at full time, and we can move to and be together. Close or in IL. That's my prayer right now. Okay all thats it. Please email me I will check it when I can....Love to all. I miss you Mom. Barb, wow, feel better. Ouch that must hurt so bad. I'm praying for you....LOVE, LOve,LOVE, Gail

Keep Bob safe Jesus..................

Ok, its 8 am Saturday morning April 28. Bob has been home for two days and we had fun. He just left for Washington. :( I am just blessed that we got two days to be together. I took off work so I could be with him. I did all his laundry. Five loads of laundry. Cooked all his favs. And we even drove around and took care of chores. His step mom was glad to see him. She lost her sister Mary this past Weds. Pray for Betty she is grieving. Betty's son Glen, who had the lung transplant, was doing really well. But now he is getting bloody water around the lungs. He needs prayer too. Betty, as you could guess, is worrying about Glen her son, and losing her sister. Glen is a very strong christian and he keeps saying "God is in control and if it's his time to go to heaven , he is fine with it". Wow.
I just got a blood work up done, bone density scan, blood pressure, heart read out, oxygen in my blood. Everything came out fine so far. I haven't gotten the blood work results back yet. I tried yet again, to give blood yesturday. I was rejected again. Low iron again. I was one point away from being able to donate. I have even been taking iron pills. Oh well. That is ok. I have given 2 gallons in the past. I am also an organ donor. I hope when I go, they can use lots of things to help others. The good news for the week is I have insurance for the month of May. Yippie. I am off for the summer, so I won't have it then. Gotta get everything else done in May.
There is something Bob and I are working on but don't want to spill the beans quite yet. It is exciting and from God. We have to wait on a couple things to see if it will go through. I know it is from God, He placed it in our hearts...Stay tuned.... No I am Not pregnant you silly.
Please pray for Bob as he travels way out, northwest. I prayed for him this morning that the God's angels would surround him and keep him safe. He has come a long way from Godless to a warrior for Christ. I am so happy. He is looked up to (sort of) at the power plants as someone to go to when you need prayer. I am so excited about Bob's walk with Jesus. It's great.
I won a Qdoba Mexican Grill dinner for 4 this past week on the way to work. I was the seventh caller and answered the question correct. The question was.....Where was Cracker Jack introduced to the world? I guessed the World's Fair in Chicago.. I won. Don't ask me the year. I have to drive to Colorado Springs and pick up my prize. Cool. Oh, I also won a door prize. A Mayo Clinic book at my last meeting from work. I love it. It is about eating healthy. I'm a winner. I guess that is all for now. If you want more people to pray for here is my current list....Ryan.for swelling in his neck. Pastor Paul who married Bob and I ..he had a mini stroke. John P. who had a bone marrow transplant and is now healing. Praise God. My friend Karla in KY, who needs lots of prayer to keep her family together. And of course, Glen, Betty and Bob. Thanks..Have a blessed week....love, Gail

Turkey Time

It is a beautiful Sunday evening. The weather is perfect. I sat outside and across the street from us is a horse farm. Well this past week two colts were born. So adorable. They run and romp and kick. So hard to believe they were folded up for 11 mns in their momma's.
Molly called me last night to tell me there was a wild turkey in their garage. How funny. It even layed an egg in the front. But some kids took the egg. Mike took pictures and sent them to me. So funny. Brock just starring at this Turkey hen in his garage. The police told them to let it go free. So they did. It's funny how God puts fun and excitment in our busy lives for a few minutes or hours to make us laugh. He is our Daddy........................Love, Gail

Hey, hows it goin? I am doing ok and enjoying the snow of this "Spring". At least we didn't get the 5-10 inches they told us we were going to get.

This past week was a busy one. It was my brother-in-law Pete's 50 th birthday. There was a surprise party for him last weekend, back in IL. Everyone said it was so much fun. Pete is a really great guy and has put up with a lot of stuff from our family. I am so blessed to have introduced Pete to my family and have my sister end up marrying him. He takes such good care of Barb. As well as the rest of Barb's family. He is a clown professionally, as well as an eight foot Elvis, an elf, very cool Santa, a really great DJ, and lots more. My favorite thing is his balloon animals and flowers he makes. AWESOME !!! So Happy Birthday Pete, love ya.

I have a sinus cold and took off of work yesterday. Tomorrow I go to a Health fair and I am having a blood work up done. Make sure everything is ok.

Bob is doing good in Texas, but he has a bad sinus thing going on and a cough. He really doesn't like the Texas humidity. Can't wait til he gets home. 13 days. But then he goes to Washington State a few days after that. :( Well gotta go study for my blood tests.. Ha ha. Just kidding....

BANANAS ARE SO GOOD FOR US.HAPPY EASTER

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Never, put your banana in the refrigerator!!! This is interesting. After reading this, you'll never look at a banana in the same way again. Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fr uit with the world's leading athletes. But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet. Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier. PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood. Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia. Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke. Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert. Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives. Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system. Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief. Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness. Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation. Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system. Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and crisps. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady. Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over- acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach. Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a "cooling" fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand , for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan. Smoking &Tobacco Use: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal. Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be re balanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack. Strokes: According to research in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regu lar diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%! Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape!

Shoe Shine: Want a quick shine on your shoes. Take the INSIDE of the banana skin and rub directly on the shoe...polish with dry cloth. Amazing fruit! So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, "A banana a day keeps the doctor away!"

Jesus Loves Me This I Know....................

Happy Easter.
Jesus died a bloody death on a cross, for each one of US. He loves us That Much. Our sins were forgiven by His sacrifice. I don't deserve such honor. Honor Him by giving your life to Him. Live for Him. Happy Easter..Thanks Jesus, I Love You.

4-1-2007

Well today started out very funny. I picked up my neice to take her to church with me. We drive to church and I told her "watch this"....We walk in and with a very serious face, we go up to our Pastor Kirk (the 50 year old adorable Japanese guy), We shake hands and he says "Hey Gail hows it going?" With a dead serious look on my face I say , "Fine, but I just found out I am pregnant." He says ," Oh my gosh, are you serious? " Then I smile and I say, "APRIL FOOL'S!!" He laughed out loud. So loud. It was awesome. He loved it...So as our other pastor is walking around, shaking hands, he comes by our row and looks at me and says, "Gail I hear you're pregnant, Well the other two friends ,Jen and Jason, we were sitting next to said very loud-- "HUH?" Then the pastor Cory says.."APRIL FOOLS." I laughed, my neice laughed , but Jen and Jason were so in shock they wanted to kill me. It was great!!! So then me doing that, Cory tells the whole church that our senior Pastor's wife is pregnant. She is 46 and they just adopted wonderful 1 year old little girl from China. So the whole church was clapping, and cheering and then Pastor Kirk comes up, as everyone is clapping, and says..."APRIL FOOL'S!!!!" Oh my goodness look what I started......

HI BOB, I LOVE YOU..............................

Spring Break is going well . I am home being the dutiful wife while Bob is working. I had lunch with Bob's step mom yestersday. Then went over to their house to take some pictures of the chicks for Bob. They are getting so big. I love doing things for Bob. It's all about love and RESPECT to eachother. I wouldn't do anything to Bob to disrespect him. I put our marriage and God #1 . I would hope he would not do anything to make me upset either. I am so glad we are God honoring Christians. We have come a long way. But it is all about respecting eachothers wishes and honoring your spouse. :0)~ (0:
Today I will pick up our pork, and then have Bob's neice over to watch a movie. It is very sun shiney out today so that makes me happy. I love this time off. But I do miss the kids I teach. I hope they are having a fun Spring Break.
The dogs are sitting on the carpet in the sun. So cute. I love them.
Last Sunday after church was so fun having brunch with my two cousins, Laurie and Phil. Phil was on his way to AZ. Phil brought his 4 yr old dog, Goldie. Pilgrim was in love with her. I guess Pilgrim likes the Big Girls.......She is an Rott and Mastiff mix. So sweet too. Big and sweet. Just like me..........Ciao

Spring Break.............aaahhhhhhhhhhh

Wow, look at me, I am awake and it's after 9 pm. I start my Spring Break today. 10 days off. One of my friends is going to Hawaii, one is going to Vegas, one is going nowhere....oh that would be me. I plan to relax and maybe work at the other child care center. Sunday I am meeting my fun cousin, Laurie, for breakfast. Can't wait. Wednesday I am picking up our 'other white meat' from the packing company, and other than that no plans. I would have loved to have gone to IL to see family but, no moolah right now. Bummer. I asked Molly to send Brock to me. I wish..
This dog food scare is not good. One of my friends lost a dog from this and her other one is ill. Our area is losing a lot of dogs. the vet offices are overloaded with sick dogs and cats. All from their food. Its so sad to me. They say this is just the beginning of it. It almost sounds like someone wants thousands of cats and dogs dead. How sad. It may be from pesticides from the wheat, they use in the foods. Yikes. I pray my dogs are safe. And yours too.
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Well I am getting sleepy, its after 10. I'm so old. Have a great weekend all. Gail