Snowy, Snowy Day.......................

The above picture is driving into Canon City.
The cookies are from the Cookie Exchange I went to Friday...Yummmmm

This decorated house is a house in Canon City. Awesome!!!!

This picture is the mountains covered in snow. I took it while I was driving. Shhhhh don't tell.

Oh wow, did it snow! I was up at 3:45 am after a dream I had. No snow then...Well and hour later it started snowing and hasn't stopped yet, and it's 1:00 pm. I even drove to church today. AAAAGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHH

That is about 16 miles from here. I have front wheel drive and traction control. Yes I was scared silly, but I wanted to try. I saw a big truck in the deep ditch off of 50. I just drove sloooooow. Church was good as always. It's Advent and I love it. I had to unpile my car again after church. I really miss Bob on these kind of days. He was very gracious on snowy/icy days. He would scrape the car and drive in the snow. I still hate it. It is wonderful to look at but, get me off the roads. On the way home I stopped to get windshield fluid and the newspaper. I am home with Izzy and we lite some candles, are going to snuggle up and take a nap. I even put up a few Christmas decorations. I still would love a tree but I just can't afford it this year. I am broke. SO, NO ONE get me a present cuz I can't afford to get any this year. I did send out cards to a lot of people. Did you get one? I really miss Bob. This sucks. Really sucks. I want Bob to come home. Ok enough sadness...Come on Izzy lets go take a nap.

OLD PATHS......

THE OLD PATHS�I liked the old paths, when�Moms were at home.�Dads were at work.�Brothers went into the army.�And sisters got married BEFORE having children!�Crime did not pay;Hard work did;�And people knew the difference.�Moms could cook;�Dads would work;Children would behave.�Husbands were loving;�Wives were supportive;�And children were polite.Women wore the jewelry;�And Men wore the pants.�Women looked like ladies;�Men looked like gentlemen;�And children looked decent.�People loved the truth,�And hated a lie;�They came to church to get IN,�Not to get OUT!�Hymns sounded Godly;�Sermons sounded helpful;�Rejoicing sounded normal;�And crying sounded sincere.�Cursing was wicked;�Drugs were for illness;�And divorce was unthinkable.�The flag was honored;�America�was beautiful;�And God was welcome!�We read the Bible in public;�Prayed in school;�And preached from house to house�To be called an American was worth dying for;�To be called a Christian was worth living for;�To be called a traitor was a shame!�Preachers preached because they had a message;�And Christians rejoiced because they had the VICTORY!�Preachers preached from the Bible;�Singers sang from the heart;�And sinners turned to the Lord to be SAVED!A new birth meant a new life;�Salvation meant a changed life;�Following Christ led to eternal life.�Being a preacher meant you proclaimed the word of God;�Being a deacon meant you would serve the Lord;�Being a Christian meant you would live for Jesus;�And being a sinner meant someone was praying for you!�Laws were based on the Bible;�Homes read the Bible;�And churches taught the Bible.�God was worshiped;�Christ was exalted;�And the Holy Spirit was respected..�Church was where you found Christians�on the Lord's day, rather than in the garden,�on the creek bank, on the golf course,�Or being entertained somewhere else.�I still like the old paths the best!

ME AND SANTA

I TOLD SANTA I HAVE BEEN A GOOD GIRL....WELL, I HAVE BEEN..

THE PARADE OF LIGHTS...

Well we all had fun last Friday and Saturday night. Friday night in our very great little town, there was a fun time at 'The Coyote Coffee Den'. White Mocha Peppermint coffee, Hay rides, Bon Fires, Hot Cider, Singing, Santa, and friends. Then Saturday night, in Canon City, CO, there was the 'Parade of Lights'. Here are some pictures I took during the parade. It was a nice 56 degrees during this parade. So warm for this time of year here. I was with my friends Melissa and her kids, and Tanya and her son. We saw people we knew and of course Santa!!!! It was fun. Then Sunday after church, it was 70 degrees, came home and took a nap, then went over to my awesome In-Laws house, picked them up, and we went to see a play "Best Christmas Pageant Ever" that had one of the little girls in my class in it. It was very cute. I knew 3 kids in the play. I took my In-Laws home afterwards, and Betty made waffles and eggs for dinner. It was such a fun weekend!!
I miss Bob a lot. I still have a love for him and don't want my marriage to end. I love Christmas time. I miss Bob. I haven't put up a tree or any decorations. I am just not in the spirit without Bob. I feel rejection, and that sucks. I do know that Christmas is not about me. It is our Lord Jesus Christ being born for us, for our sins. And that gets me through the glitter and the 800 commercials wanting you to buy everything. I told my family and friends, that this year I do not want ANYTHING, from them but hugs. I don't have extra money this year. I just want Bob back.
Monday we had a snow storm. Anyone who knows me , knows I hate driving in snow and ice. I miss Bob here. He would drive me to work, and pick me up after. I miss that. I drove slow to work all the way with my knuckles gripping the steering wheel tight. I drove 25-35 on a 50 mile an hour road covered in snow and ice. The snow is beautiful to look at, but I hate driving in it. I am alive tonight. I lived to tell about it. Ha ha. So enjoy the pictures and let me know what you think. Please keep praying for Bob and I.. Thanks.....Gail
ONE MORE THING..TODAY AT SCHOOL WE ONLY HAD 7 OUT OF 20 KIDS THERE DUE TO NO BUS SERVICE, AND SNOW AND ICE. WE WERE EATING LUNCH AND I ASKED ONE OF THE 4 YEAR OLD BOYS.."WHO IS THE PRESIDENT RIGHT NOW?" HE WASN'T SURE. I HINTED, "GEORGE????" THEN HE SAYS, "GEORGE LOPEZ." OH MY GOSH DID WE LAUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MY PRAYER.................

BEAUTIFUL CHRISTIAN SISTER by Maya Angelou'

A woman's heart should be so hidden in Christ that a man should have to seek Him first to find her.'

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not shouting 'I'm clean livin,'I'm whispering 'I was lost, Now I'm found and forgiven.

'When I say... 'I am a Christian' I don't speak of this with pride. I'm confessing that I stumble and need Christ to be my guide.

When I say.... 'I am a Christian' I'm not trying to be strong. I'm professing that I'm weak and need His strength to carry on.

When I say.. 'I am a Christian' I'm not bragging of success. I'm admitting I have failed and need God to clean my mess.

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not claiming to be perfect, My flaws are far too visible, but God believes I am worth it.

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I still feel the sting of pain... I have my share of heartaches, so I call upon His name.

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not holier than thou, I'm just a simple sinner Who received God's good grace, somehow!

Marriage Counseling is good.

Not to go into too much detail, I just want to say please keep praying for Bob and I to tackle our problems. I want to apologize to Bob for hurting him in any way. I want to apologize to Bob for everything. Pain, hurt, barbs, comments, non love, any and everything. I want to build him up, not tear him down, Honor him. I want to be there for him as I should with God as our Number ONE. First and foremost I want to glorify God through my love to Bob. I thank Bob for letting us go to counseling . Keep Praying...Love, Gail

BE BLESSED!!!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM GAIL AND IZZY.

11/27/08

PICTURES FROM DENVER AQUARIUM

AND MY IZZY GIRL.

HAPPY

THANKSGIVING

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FRIENDS!!!

LOVE, GAIL

Why does this hurt so big?

So what is marriage suppose to be? I know it isn't suppose to be a bunch of games. It is suppose to be honesty, love, truth, caring, the future, togetherness, straight forwardness, security, unconditional love, give and take, challenges, tenderness, protection, a safe place, a shoulder to lean on, someone to cry on, or with, pure caring, not game playing. I want the hurt to go away, and for the future to be so great. I want Bob to care about me in a way that blows the best marriage away. I know with God in control, our marriage can be fixed. I just wish Bob did......................Pray

My Friend Rita

Pray for Rita !!!!

Hi All, I am surviving. I love my job, so that keeps me busy. I wanted to ask anyone who reads this to please pray hard for my friend Rita (a teacher where I work) She had thyroid surgery Friday. She coughed and split some bleeders. She almost died. She is a strong Christian woman and now she is in ICU. Also please pray she doesn't have cancer. I thank you so much. Love, Gail

God Is My Rock!!!

It is Sunday, November 2, 2008. This past few days have been horrible . Bob came home to see his dad and also to tell me things with us are bad. I do not want to go into that, because all I do is end up crying. All I know is God is in control of every part of my life, everyday, all day. God has big shoulders to lean on and many people are praying for us. I love Bob. I do not want my marriage to end. That is not right. I told Bob, I like when he is home because I feel safe. He is my protector. He leaves tomorrow for Kansas. I wish I was going with him right now. I do. I do not want to leave my job, I love it, but for my marriage I would. I complain about Bob from time to time, and I need to stop that. I just need prayers. I want to be a better wife for Bob. No one's marriage or life is perfect. No one's. Marriage is a big, big deal, that needs lots of TLC. Bob sold every last chicken so I wouldn't have to worry about them or deal with it while he is gone. I appreciate that. I hope to someday have chickens and eggs again, but for now, no chickens. The back yard looks naked! All I have to worry about is my Izzy. Our customers will not like it, but oh well. My well being is number one right now.
My hives on my neck and arms are gone, my fat lip is gone, I am feeling better. Back to work tomorrow. Please keep Bob and I in your prayers. For his safety, for God to guide him, for my sanity, and for our marriage to Rock for God! I thank you from the bottom of my heart...... Gail

HAPPY BIRTHDAY IZZY....

Stretchin girl


Izzy in her Lobster outfit.

Izzy in her Hot Dog outfit.

Izzy being my girl.

Izzy in her winter coat. What a cutie. I love you Izzy Doodle. Mom

I totally forgot my little Izzy's 2nd Birthday. Her Birthday was October 24. So here are some of her pictures, I had to share with everyone. HAPPY BELATED 2ND BIRTHDAY IZZY !!!!

AM I ALLERGIC TO BOB?

What a dumb day. Bob came home Weds. because he heard his dad went to the ER Sunday. No one called us. Art is doing better. So on a bright side, Bob is home for a couple days. :) On the bad side of this I broke out in Hives all over my neck, arms, and face and head. Went to the walk-in clinic again, and they gave me a 50 mg shot of Benedryl in my backside. They asked if I had a ride home, because this large of a dose would knock me out. Thank God Bob was there. I thought the hives were from combining meds, but the NP told me it looks like more from Stress or a food allergy I have. It has been 8 hours since my shot and I still have hives all over my neck. It is so itchy and uncomfortable. I did sleep for hours when we got home. I feel so bad, Bob comes home after being gone a month and half, and I am sick. I want to feel better so I can take care of him while he is here. I had to call in to work today and it was Pajama day. All the kids and staff wear their comfy jammies to school. I missed that. I am sad. The NP gave me note to not return to work til Monday. Kim I am so, so sorry I wasn't there for you today. I really wanted to be. I felt so crappy all day, so I am glad I didn't try to go to work. So that's life here right now.
Bob took apart some of the chicken coops with his dad to take to their house. So all in all Bob got a little bonding time in with his awesome dad and his brother Rex. Ok back to the couch I go. Bob will be heading to Kansas after the weekend. :( Be safe.....Gail

OH MY GOSH, OH MY GOSH

I am happy. But sad. I went to a memorial service today, for a 15 year old boy who took his own life. I felt like deja vu with my niece Laurie's service. I cried. Everyone cried. This awesome boy was on the football team, in ROTC, he was the friend who everyone loved and looked up to. So why????? I will never, never understand why people feel life will be better if they aren't here. I worked with the boy's grandpa Vern . They are so hurting. So sad!!!!!! Please pray for this wonderful family...

Oh a happier note, I sold 34 chickens today. Yes. we have about 18 birds left. That is so nice. Less money for feed, less feed, less work. I like it. I thank Bob for letting us sell 34 chickens. Yee Haw. So now I will still be collecting eggs everyday with the left over birds, but sure can't sell like I did. I'm happy. Its a weight lifted off me. I borrowed a boy from church to help me clean the coops yesterday. I paid him for his time. We talked a lot. Good kid.

So that is my life this weekend. I am feeling better this week. All the meds have helped. I have been very hormonal lately. I miss Bob, and him doing stuff around home. He leaves the 27th for Kansas. For the 6 months. Yes I'll need prayers...

Let's grow UP......

Isn't is a kick in the face when someone hangs up on you? I sure hate. it. I guess that person is just VERY immature. I think they may enjoy the new movie FIREPROOF. Puts marriage where it should be...Trust, Love, Respect.

I feel better today. I needed the rest.. :0)

medicine Good.........zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Hey, Just letting family know I went to a walk in clinic today with a big pain in the mouth. I have a killer of a gum infection. So he put me on 3 meds.... an antibiotic, a painkiller and a steroid. I am off to bed now night night.

Happy Weekend.....................

My beautiful spider that lives OUTSIDE.
My beautiful state...
Happy Birthday Monty!!!!!!
Well Tanya and I went to see the movie "FIREPROOF" today and it was so awesome. Every married couple should watch it. Great message. Everyone in the whole place was crying. Even the man next to me.. Kirk Cameron is a super actor and he is very good in this movie. Tanya and I give it two thumbs up. The picture above is Tanya and Marvin's son Monty. This Sunday he turns 10. Happy Birthday Monty..you rock!!! The other two pictures are of a very cool spider on our front porch. It is big and no I didn't kill it. If you look close on the back it looks like a smile . Does anyone know what kind of spider it is? Let me know...Gail

Crispy Leaves and Apple Pie

A past pie I baked
The loud cow
Our house from the back

Yep it's Fall. I love it. Cooler weather, Apple stands, Colorful leaves. I drove to the Springs today and since I had my Birthday 25% off coupon for Borders, I bought a new book "SAVE ME FROM MYSELF" It is by Brian"Head"Welch, who use to be the lead guitarist of the group Korn. He went from the life of drugs, etc, to finding God in a big way. It's even autographed by him. I also knew the Borders had a big one day sale, so I got a new Deluxe Scrabble game. The one that has a turn table. I can't wait to play it. On the way home I stopped at 'Third Street Apples' here in town, and got enough apples to bake a pie. YUM. I bought a greenish/red apple. A Jonathan cross. Very juicy. The pie turned out great! I would have a picture of it, but I left my camera at work. Duh. I also made a (mostly) home made pizza for dinner. I used a Boboli crust. It was good also. I love the cool weather, its fun to bake again. I do not want to turn on the furnace yet. Maybe just the small heater. :) It snowed on Pikes Peak today.

Thursday of this past week, my landlords separated a momma cow from her baby. OH Man! She mooed, and mooed, and mooed all night. They want to wean her so she can have another calf . Between the mooing cow and the stupid roosters crowing, I really feel like I'm a farm woman. The five baby chicks are doing well. I do wish Bob was here to do the chicken things. I have no idea, when I will even see Bob again. He is in Texas, and then going to Kansas for training on the new job. Maybe I'll be moving there someday. Me and Toto. Ha ha. So I'll say bye for now and Karen Pelka, congrats on your new grandson JACK!!! GOD BLESS YOU ALL......Gail

APPLE DAY

Today was Apple Day in my town. There was an Apple Parade, and free slices of Apple pie for the first couple hundred people. I saw lots of former children I had in past classes. I got to hang out with Tanya and Melissa, Shalena, Jason, Seth, and Garret. And my awesome in laws Art and Betty. It was fun. I love parades. Just wanted to share a couple pictures. I was also on the front page of our tiny dinky newspaper....My back. A friend told me about it. Until next time.........Peace and Love.

BIRTHDAY WEEKEND......FUN!!!!!!

Today was just full of fun. Went to church and we are in Hebrews 2. Good stuff. After church I went to the Holy Abbey Wine and Art Fest. I had fun even tho I went alone. I bought a pair of bear earrings on sale for $5.00. I bought a Aspen wood lamp that has a bear face in it. It reminded me of my sister Lin. I had to get it. Then I had to try the wines out. So I bought my glass (you get to keep it) and tickets for $10.00 and went and found a wonderful sweet American Riesling. Oh my goodness it was tasty. So I bought a bottle to bring home. They make it right there. This place is so beautiful. I really wished I had my friend Daniela with me, because she loves this kind of stuff. It was so fun. Even tho I wasn't drunk, for some stupid reason I tried to put my camera lens cap on my wine glass. I was not drunk! I had to get a crepe. Oh man they are yummy. I had what they call an 'Eye Opener'. It has Cheese, black beans, sour cream, egg, green chili's, ham.. So yummy. So check out the pictures of that.

Later in the afternoon I went with my friend's family to the local Pumpkin Patch. 'HAPPY APPLE FARM'. Kind of sad, all their apples where killed in a frost in April. No apples. Sad. But it was still fun on the wagon with all of Shalena and Jason's family. All the kids got pumpkins. Then we went to their house for a huge Chili supper. Oh wow. There was 5 different kinds of chili's to try. I ate the cactus chili and the traditional chili. There were about 30 or more people there. I brought niece Rochelle with me. This is the place I helped whelp the American Bulldog puppies. Fun Family!!!!! After we all stuffed ourselves with delicious chili, I asked if I could take the whole families picture. I took about 20 pictures. So I will get these pictures put on a CD and give them to them. The mom of these 5 grown boys, hugged me. What a fun bunch of people. I love them. So the Rochelle and I came home and took a few pictures of our new baby chicks. I am tired. I had a very fun Birthday weekend. Have a blessed week one and all.

MY NEWEST TATTOO..in honor of my awesome son-in-law MIKE and I

Here is my new tattoo. Do you remember RAT FINK? He was an icon from the 60's. I loved him then and I love him now. Plus I have always wanted a 69 Chevelle, black souped up and cool. Well, I now have it on my left calf. Ouch. The next week it will be VERY sore as it heals. All part of the pain.

Last Sunday was Mike's Birthday and next Saturday is my Birthday, I am honorong both of us. If you have never heard of Ed Roth, or Rat Fink, Google them to learn more.

THANK YOU JOE LIVINGSTON OF SINISTER TATTOO IN COLORADO SPRINGS!!!!!

You are so talented. He drew this out by hand!!!!!!!!!! THANKS JOE!

Fall. I LOVE IT!!!!

Yo, I have a surprise soon, but for now I just want to post a few pictures I have taken. Have a great Fall everyone. Enjoy the ever changing beauty that God makes for us......love, Gail