So much has happened in the past week and a half...I thought seriously about abandoning this blog, since we have moved and gotten all settled into our new home, but have decided to keep it going as a way to keep in touch with all of my precious family and friends that have long prayed for us. The encouraging words and prayers have literally lifted us up, up, up! So I will continue till ya'll tell me enough is enough!!
On August 30th, James and I celebrated our 32nd wedding anniversary! Our marriage is such a wonderful part of my life. I love this man of mine. He brings me the greatest joy. We laugh together, cry together and love each other and our little family. James has never, EVER made a mean or snarky comment on my continuing problem with FAT (ladies, you know what I am talking about!)...he supports any diet I need to fling myself into, (or out of) and he just loves me unconditionally and still thinks I am cute...yes, cute! 53 years old and I am still cute! Oh, I love him...bunches and bunches. I pray for at least 32 more years. We would be 85 then and since the women in my family live well into their 90's, we can do this...no problem!!!
On September 2nd, I turned 53...this number just blows my menopause mind. I feel 53 when I walk and hobble along. I do NOT feel 53 for any other reason. For the first time in my life, I am at peace with so many things. I adore this new home of ours, I love the mountains and trees that I see every single day, I am super thrilled to watch the whales and eagles right outside my back windows...I have to say that I feel so blessed that I am almost giddy...yes, giddy. Our faithful prayers have brought us this far, and our continued cries for help to our God are answered each and every day. My actual birthday was on a Sunday, and we started the day with church in the little log cabin. Later in the day, our wonderful new neighbors, Dan and Kathy Holt, came over and invited us to go whale watching in their boat!!! It was rainy and messy and wonderful, all at the same time. We had a blast and yes, we saw several humpback whales. The water was rough, but Dan is a pro out in the waters of Alaska. I did get a little bit scared, as the waves were pretty wild, but I knew God was out there with us, watching over the crazy ole Texans! It was probably the best birthday I have ever had, and I have had some doozies in my life, especially in Las Vegas. (those slot machines are missing me, I am pretty sure!)
James started his job this week and I haven't seen him this happy in a job in a long time...he loves the people he works with and he is keeping super busy, which is good, because when he gets bored, all kinds of projects get thunk up and that always seems to involve large sums of money! Projects like the JEEP!!!! The best part for James about this job is the traveling he will do. He leaves Monday for Petersburg and he will be gone several days. The worst part of the job for poor Caleb and me is the fact that James will be gone overnight for several days at a time( which will be a problem in the winter, but luckily I will have Jon to help me, or our sweet neighbors). We will miss him but I know he is going to be just fine. I know God didn't bring us this far north to have James mauled by a bear or splashing down in a float plane! James will get to see Southeast Alaska and he really is thrilled to be able to do this job. Woo Hoo!!!!! Can't wait for that first paycheck to come rolling in!!! And our new medical insurance will start October 1st!!! That is one of the best perks of this job!!!
I have yet to sub this week as all of the sub jobs have been in the special ed departments, and I swear, I am just too old to chase after the little ones that are determined to run AWAY!!! I have taken a couple more little falls...these legs are just giving out! The chasing of small boys just doesn't lend itself to a good situation for me. James has insisted that I stay home and he thinks he can make enough in overtime to keep us afloat, so I will trust that and stay home. Caleb is just loving his job at the Spunky Sprouts Daycare (he is with the 2-3 year olds), and we homeschool on his days off. He got his first paycheck EVER on Wednesday and we are heading to Wells Fargo this morning to get a checking account set up for him. Our baby is growing up!!!
Well, that's enough for now! Thanks for reading and my love to each and every one of you reading this blog of mine!! (the last photo is an overhead shot of part of Juneau. We were on the tram!)
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