Feb, 2008
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Friday, October 28, 2011
recent activity
my b'day in Kiev
eating gingerbread & drinking coffee at Perigova
6th grade English class
shopping with Eileen on St. Andrew's Street
Monday, July 11, 2011
timely tidbits
Summer seems to be flying by one day, dragging the next. Guess that averages out to.....average.
Still working with the probate lawyer, although nothing is moving right now. It's by
my choice, though, to make decisions about how to liquidate things.
The thyroid dr said mine was great. Weird, but great. It isn't the usual butterfly shape wrapped around the trachea. It's clumped in front of it in a blob. So what's new??
She also said I HAVE to exercise 150 minutes a week to help with osteoporosis. I've known
for a while I needed to be moving, but with no mental motivation, it hasn't happened.
Found another sticky note from John the other day. I was in the middle of printing out my WHOLE blog and needed more printer paper. Stuck to the top sheet in the package was his note: "Laura, Ohk Jet & Laser John xxxooo"
He always insisted on using 24 pound paper for the laser jet printers. It's a heavier paper and better for the machine. Guess he wanted to make sure I remembered!
At John's memorial, our music therapist sang "It Is Well With My Soul". Every time I've gone back to Wildwood for church, it has been one of the songs in congregational singing. A couple of weeks ago, I joined the choir at Havana First Baptist. I was going to practice a few weeks before participating in service, but they were doing patriotic music for the 4th, so I went ahead and sang. And what was one of the songs in the musical???? "It Is Well With My Soul" of course.
One of John's favorite passages of scripture was John 12-16. [Found out after one of his surgeries that this passage was what he was studying the night of his first seizure. He was sad he never could understand his studies enough to learn more about it.]
When he couldn't read anymore, I read it to him. Pastor Eric has been going through the book of John for several months, and since April, he's been in chapters 12-15. It's been great to hear about these particular scriptures since they were so special to John. I was afraid I'd miss chapter 16, but Pastor said we'd be in 15 for a few weeks.
I wondered Sunday how many hours John has spent talking theology with St. Paul. or Moses. or King David. wow blows my mind.
Still working with the probate lawyer, although nothing is moving right now. It's by
my choice, though, to make decisions about how to liquidate things.
The thyroid dr said mine was great. Weird, but great. It isn't the usual butterfly shape wrapped around the trachea. It's clumped in front of it in a blob. So what's new??
She also said I HAVE to exercise 150 minutes a week to help with osteoporosis. I've known
for a while I needed to be moving, but with no mental motivation, it hasn't happened.
Found another sticky note from John the other day. I was in the middle of printing out my WHOLE blog and needed more printer paper. Stuck to the top sheet in the package was his note: "Laura, Ohk Jet & Laser John xxxooo"
He always insisted on using 24 pound paper for the laser jet printers. It's a heavier paper and better for the machine. Guess he wanted to make sure I remembered!
At John's memorial, our music therapist sang "It Is Well With My Soul". Every time I've gone back to Wildwood for church, it has been one of the songs in congregational singing. A couple of weeks ago, I joined the choir at Havana First Baptist. I was going to practice a few weeks before participating in service, but they were doing patriotic music for the 4th, so I went ahead and sang. And what was one of the songs in the musical???? "It Is Well With My Soul" of course.
One of John's favorite passages of scripture was John 12-16. [Found out after one of his surgeries that this passage was what he was studying the night of his first seizure. He was sad he never could understand his studies enough to learn more about it.]
When he couldn't read anymore, I read it to him. Pastor Eric has been going through the book of John for several months, and since April, he's been in chapters 12-15. It's been great to hear about these particular scriptures since they were so special to John. I was afraid I'd miss chapter 16, but Pastor said we'd be in 15 for a few weeks.
I wondered Sunday how many hours John has spent talking theology with St. Paul. or Moses. or King David. wow blows my mind.
Monday, June 27, 2011
still hot
Still working with the probate lawyer on accessing John's bank accounts. They sent a polite email saying they won't give any more information until the will is filed through the court, giving me the right to access the accounts. Nothing is ever as quick and easy as a lawyer says it will be. Not with me anyway. It's always quirky with issues no one has dealt with before.
Went skeet shooting with Daddy twice. The first time, he had a new gun with loaded shot, and it about took my shoulder off, and I didn't have good control after the kick. One of the other guys loaned me a gun I'd shot before and liked, with weaker shells. I scored the same both rounds. This past week, I was back to my gun with weak shot, and was almost back to my best score, but the gun messed up, so I used unfamiliar stuff again, lowering my score. I just want my gun with my shot. Maybe next time.
Went to choir for the first time Sunday afternoon. The people are very nice, and it was good to sing again. They're doing patriotic music Sunday, so I'll participate.
Counseling is going well, every other or third week. I'm going through the stages correctly and I'm glad it's summer so I can continue to rest, recoup, and relax. Searched online for brain tumor support groups, but couldn't find any locally.
We had a good garage sale Saturday a week ago, and while I was loading leftover boxes in my trunk, my ankle gave way and it was sprained. Mama took me to urgent care later in the afternoon. X-rays showed no breaks, and the dr. put me in an "ace and brace." He gave me exercises to do and said to wear the brace for 2 weeks, then wean it off an hour a day the third week. Will do what I have to to still go on my trip west!
Today, Marshall and I saw Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. It was good, but the mermaids were scary. Wonder how Wikiwatchee Springs likes that!
The Havana Hen Party got together again to eat Chinese at our buffet. It was great fun; all teachers: public, private, current, retired.
This is the puzzle I thankfully bought the day I sprained my ankle. It gave me something to do while I stayed on the couch. Put together 499 pieces, but can't find #500!
Went skeet shooting with Daddy twice. The first time, he had a new gun with loaded shot, and it about took my shoulder off, and I didn't have good control after the kick. One of the other guys loaned me a gun I'd shot before and liked, with weaker shells. I scored the same both rounds. This past week, I was back to my gun with weak shot, and was almost back to my best score, but the gun messed up, so I used unfamiliar stuff again, lowering my score. I just want my gun with my shot. Maybe next time.
Went to choir for the first time Sunday afternoon. The people are very nice, and it was good to sing again. They're doing patriotic music Sunday, so I'll participate.
Counseling is going well, every other or third week. I'm going through the stages correctly and I'm glad it's summer so I can continue to rest, recoup, and relax. Searched online for brain tumor support groups, but couldn't find any locally.
We had a good garage sale Saturday a week ago, and while I was loading leftover boxes in my trunk, my ankle gave way and it was sprained. Mama took me to urgent care later in the afternoon. X-rays showed no breaks, and the dr. put me in an "ace and brace." He gave me exercises to do and said to wear the brace for 2 weeks, then wean it off an hour a day the third week. Will do what I have to to still go on my trip west!
Today, Marshall and I saw Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. It was good, but the mermaids were scary. Wonder how Wikiwatchee Springs likes that!
The Havana Hen Party got together again to eat Chinese at our buffet. It was great fun; all teachers: public, private, current, retired.
This is the puzzle I thankfully bought the day I sprained my ankle. It gave me something to do while I stayed on the couch. Put together 499 pieces, but can't find #500!
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
sizzling summer
The school year ended quietly. Took my time putting things away to make the beginning of next year easier. The inside of our buildings are being painted, which meant everything had to be away from and off the walls.
My teaching buddy, Sarah, might not be there next year, and I will be devastated if she's not.
Visited a probate lawyer to help with closing out John's accounts. He says things should be decided and wrapped up before summer is over.
Last Saturday, I invited friends to shop Havana and have lunch. Ronnie, who works at the Music Mission Kiev Orlando office, came up to shop with us. She said the group going over in Sept/Oct is full but she'd make a place for me if I want to go. Mama will need lots of convincing........
Ended up with 11 ladies doing Havana!
After a garage sale this weekend, I'll start looking for a cat.
Today, Sharon and I did downtown Tallahassee. We toured the Governor's Mansion, the Italian Baroque artwork at The Brogan, the Union Bank, and had lunch at Jasmine.
For years, I've bugged the curator at the mansion to let me be a docent. In passing today, she mentioned that NASCAR drivers are attending a reception there in June. Of course I begged to be a docent for the day. She did me one better than that. I have a new part time job! Sharon and I are now on the list as 'wait staff' for special events; private dinners [which will come later], receptions, and ..... something else [State dinners?].
They have to run us through the secret service background check first. We interviewed with the resident chef. After the NASCAR event, there isn't anything particular planned until session. Etiquette will be huge, but they will teach us.
wowie wow wow
Walked at the park tonight. I think it's the first time without John. Maybe I went once before; can't remember. Another 'first' tackled.
My teaching buddy, Sarah, might not be there next year, and I will be devastated if she's not.
Visited a probate lawyer to help with closing out John's accounts. He says things should be decided and wrapped up before summer is over.
Last Saturday, I invited friends to shop Havana and have lunch. Ronnie, who works at the Music Mission Kiev Orlando office, came up to shop with us. She said the group going over in Sept/Oct is full but she'd make a place for me if I want to go. Mama will need lots of convincing........
Ended up with 11 ladies doing Havana!
After a garage sale this weekend, I'll start looking for a cat.
Today, Sharon and I did downtown Tallahassee. We toured the Governor's Mansion, the Italian Baroque artwork at The Brogan, the Union Bank, and had lunch at Jasmine.
For years, I've bugged the curator at the mansion to let me be a docent. In passing today, she mentioned that NASCAR drivers are attending a reception there in June. Of course I begged to be a docent for the day. She did me one better than that. I have a new part time job! Sharon and I are now on the list as 'wait staff' for special events; private dinners [which will come later], receptions, and ..... something else [State dinners?].
They have to run us through the secret service background check first. We interviewed with the resident chef. After the NASCAR event, there isn't anything particular planned until session. Etiquette will be huge, but they will teach us.
wowie wow wow
Walked at the park tonight. I think it's the first time without John. Maybe I went once before; can't remember. Another 'first' tackled.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
in his own words.....and spelling
While going through John's facebook messages, I found this reply to a friend. It so beautifully sums up his frame of mind when he found out he had a brain tumor. I'll leave the spelling as he typed it because it shows the effects of the two seizures he had about a month before. It was dated Oct. 28, 2009.
If I was independently wealth I could just live out the last 4 years relaxed until I died. However, I am not capable. The doctors have been real honest and I really appreciate it. They told me the tumor was what they expected and at the most optimistically I have is 3-4 years if the tumor response. The slim possibility is past 5 years. I really am glad to have time to plan so I am getting things ready now so those close to me want have so much to do.
It could be a lot worst. There are kids up there who have not really expected high school. I have already done all that. The greatest thing about my situation dieing is my world view. I have taken the last 7 years and examined what I have been taught and found it to be true. Christianity is the only philosophy which makes more since compared against all the other positions. I am following a logical and rational position which Jesus the man/God taught was rational. If this would have happened to me 10 years ago I would have been on my knees crying to go to heal me thinking I could convince Him to do it. Now I am content. With the teaching past down by the inspiration through the Apostles (12) that allows me to be content I will not die. My person will never stop existing. When I leave temporarily my physical body I am promised to return not only to my body but with the Christ in His second advent.
It has been a great last 50 years because I fond God is knowable and He revealed Himself rational.
If I was independently wealth I could just live out the last 4 years relaxed until I died. However, I am not capable. The doctors have been real honest and I really appreciate it. They told me the tumor was what they expected and at the most optimistically I have is 3-4 years if the tumor response. The slim possibility is past 5 years. I really am glad to have time to plan so I am getting things ready now so those close to me want have so much to do.
It could be a lot worst. There are kids up there who have not really expected high school. I have already done all that. The greatest thing about my situation dieing is my world view. I have taken the last 7 years and examined what I have been taught and found it to be true. Christianity is the only philosophy which makes more since compared against all the other positions. I am following a logical and rational position which Jesus the man/God taught was rational. If this would have happened to me 10 years ago I would have been on my knees crying to go to heal me thinking I could convince Him to do it. Now I am content. With the teaching past down by the inspiration through the Apostles (12) that allows me to be content I will not die. My person will never stop existing. When I leave temporarily my physical body I am promised to return not only to my body but with the Christ in His second advent.
It has been a great last 50 years because I fond God is knowable and He revealed Himself rational.
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