Well another school year has begun for Bob and Mike. So what has been going on in my world for the past month? Well, like I said the "boys" are back in school. I've been reserching schools, WMU and WVU are both really good, crazy as it sounds WVU is actually a harder school to get into than WMU. I'm really torn because I'm scared to move but know it could be a great, but I'm comfortable here. (Comfort can be a scary thing.)
What else, well Bob and I went to a fostercare information meeting. It was interesting, and sad. So many kids get so screwed by their parents and then the system, then their folks again. What a shame. I wonder if, well, if Bob and I could make a difference in anyone's life? Is is possable, for two people to make a difference in the world?
We went to the "membership" class at Central. The major thing that I remember is they wanted to know what moves me. It was interesting, what moves me? Kids move me, the social breakdown of the family moves me. The lack of careing from so many moves me. I look around me and see so much suffering, so many people, not just kids, end up hurt.
On a more positive note: Mike turned 4 yesterday. Wow, 4 years ago he was a green little boy in a NICU. Today he is a happy little boy who is on the go all the time. In a twin bed, and just amazing. He is growing up so fast, and I know that he is growing up "slower" than other children, but to me it just seems crazy fast. Actually on the 5th of Sept. 2004, he was fairly healthy, but during the month he just started to go down hill. But theres no need to dwell on that, he's a crazy busy little boy now days.
Well that's whats been going on in our neck of the woods. Goodnight one and all.
Friday, September 5, 2008
Monday, August 11, 2008
Home sweet home...
Michigan was great.
Monday was a chill out day for Bob and the boys and I went to Kalamazoo and did geneology with my brother. We took my mom out to lunch and had an enjoyable enough time. Then they left me at the court house and did stuff. I was gone for about 12 hours. It was great.
Tuesday we went to a "Childrens Museum" in Grand Rapids. Althouth the drive was uncomfortable, it was worth it. Great chineese from a street vender, and the "museum" was amazing. I'm not sure who had more fun the "adults" or the "kids".
Wednesday late morning, early afternoon, we took the boys to the beach. It was great. Greg loved the water, Mike not so much. That afternoon our bonfire was rained out. Oh-well that's the way of it.
Thursday was a kick back and relax day. Bob and dad took the canoe out to make sure it wouldn't sink, and they went up the Pentwater river a ways. It was the first time Bob had ever canoed. (I've been canoeing since I was like 10 or something.) We had a great bonfire that night. The boys loved picking up downed limbs to go in the wood pile.
Friday is a day I won't soon forget. Bob and I took the canoe out. We learned so valuable lessions. Two cheifs in a canoe is a bad thing, keep your nose in the waves, don't turn sideways in waves that are as tall as your canoe, stuff like that. We also saw a Bald Egale in the wild. There are two breading pairs that live off Pentwater Lake and we we're blessed to see one of them in flight. What a sight. Truely a bird that doesn't belong in captivity.
Saturday was a LONG driving day. I was beat so Bob ended up doing the bulk of the driving.
Monday was a chill out day for Bob and the boys and I went to Kalamazoo and did geneology with my brother. We took my mom out to lunch and had an enjoyable enough time. Then they left me at the court house and did stuff. I was gone for about 12 hours. It was great.
Tuesday we went to a "Childrens Museum" in Grand Rapids. Althouth the drive was uncomfortable, it was worth it. Great chineese from a street vender, and the "museum" was amazing. I'm not sure who had more fun the "adults" or the "kids".
Wednesday late morning, early afternoon, we took the boys to the beach. It was great. Greg loved the water, Mike not so much. That afternoon our bonfire was rained out. Oh-well that's the way of it.
Thursday was a kick back and relax day. Bob and dad took the canoe out to make sure it wouldn't sink, and they went up the Pentwater river a ways. It was the first time Bob had ever canoed. (I've been canoeing since I was like 10 or something.) We had a great bonfire that night. The boys loved picking up downed limbs to go in the wood pile.
Friday is a day I won't soon forget. Bob and I took the canoe out. We learned so valuable lessions. Two cheifs in a canoe is a bad thing, keep your nose in the waves, don't turn sideways in waves that are as tall as your canoe, stuff like that. We also saw a Bald Egale in the wild. There are two breading pairs that live off Pentwater Lake and we we're blessed to see one of them in flight. What a sight. Truely a bird that doesn't belong in captivity.
Saturday was a LONG driving day. I was beat so Bob ended up doing the bulk of the driving.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
76 degrees
Just an update on our trip in Michigan. We arrived on Friday, went to my youngest brothers wedding yesterday, and am chilling out today. The weather has been wonderful. Today is 76 degrees, with a bright blue sky. Bob is out shooting with my dad, and the boys are playing in the house. I'm reading another book, and loving every minute of it. The only way it could be better is if we where sleeping in our own bed. But we have our pillows from home. Just wanted to tell ya that we love ya and although I love it here.... My "family" is there.
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