The Task...

The task is to make a compound machine. This is a machine combining one or more simple machines (pulley, lever, wedge, incline plane, screw..etc...). OK, so when Cade came home from school with this project my first thought was WHAT IN THE HECK ARE WE GOING TO DO???? I pretty much went straight into panic mode, I am not a "put things together" type of person. Last night I asked the missionaries for ideas and this is what we came up with. A incline plane, pulley system to help lift heavy objects up, and into a truck or something. After work I went tot he store, and gather the necessary parts. Cade and I put it together, and it works good. So I am grateful that it was easy, and that it is done. Tomorrow we have to work on the speech to go with the project, that will be the not so fun part!

Can't breath...

So today I get a call at work from Cade's school. They say to me "Cade is here in the office, she is OK but can't breathe"....ummm...if she can't breathe she is not OK! I had to go pick her up, take her home, give her a breathing treatment, then take her back to school. Not a huge problem, but wasn't expecting to get a call saying that my child can't breath! The weather is rainy, and cloudy! And I really want summer to get here fast!

Time flies by...

I can't believe that 2010 is almost half over!!! That is just plain crazy! Cade will be turning nine in a few weeks, and also will becoming a 4th grader! Where does the time go? So I thought today that I would recap the first half of my year. I went on a crazy spiritual journey, and along the way I found some amazing people. I also discovered a lot about myself! I have worked a lot, spent a lot of time with friends, and shared many laughs. 2010 has thus far be way better than 2009, and here's praying that it will continue that way. I also have written more letters this year than I think I have in my whole life. I guess that is what happens when you get new friends that can't use the phone for awhile. It is actually kinda fun to wait for a reply to your letter, and I guess it is a good way to keep the letter carriers employed!!! Snail mail is fun!!!

Often Times...

Often times I find myself in wonder about other's life's, and question myself why someone might be the way they are. A lesson I learned years ago is that you may miss out on a fantastic friendship if you judge someone by appearance, or even before getting to know a little bit about their story. A huge misconception people have about me is that I don't really care about them, or that I am "cold hearted". I will be the first to admit that it is pretty hard to get a real deep connection with me, but it is not impossible. This is a direct effect to various people hurting me, and a direct effect of me allowing them to do so. As much as I don't really want to admit it, here I am ten years down the road, and the effects of knowing that I lived with and befriended someone that took my boyfriend's life has had a profound effect on me. It makes it very hard for me to trust people, and even harder for me to want to connect closely with others. After enduring a controlling and physically abusive relationship, followed by a verbally abusive relationship it just makes it that much harder. So until you know someones story, don't judge them. Don't pin point them as a certain type of person, and if you really want to get to know them spend the time to do so. I love everyone of my friends, you all know who you are, and I love my family. Thanks for the mini-therapy session!!!!

Cade and I have had a busy week. I am pretty excited that it is Friday tomorrow!!! We don't have much planned for the weekend. Maybe a walk to the Grower's Market on Saturday morning (weather permitted) and then some company for dinner. Church on Sunday, and that is about it. It should be a nice relaxing weekend. Work is still busy, and we are still putting in overtime. I guess I will be happy about that when the paycheck comes! Cade is also counting down the days until she is a 4th grader! I am not sure if I should rejoice in this or cry. She is growing far too fast, and with life being so busy sometimes I feel like I am missing it! She also is getting ready to level up in Karate.

May You....

May the angels protect you

Trouble neglect you

And heaven accept you when its time to go home

May you always have plenty

The glass never empty

Know in your belly

You're never alone

May your tears come from laughing

You find friends worth having

With every year passing

They mean more than gold

May you win but stay humble

Smile more than grumble

And know when you stumble

You're never

Happy Mother's Day

Today is a day we celebrate mom's.

My mom is not only my mom but one of my best friends. Even though she lives far away she is always there for me. I know without a doubt I can call her, and tell her anything, and she will offer good sound advice with no judgement. I couldn't ask for a better mom to have, and I am blessed that she is my mom. Happy Mother's Day Mom. I LOVE YOU!!!!