Taking over baby duty is a tiring job, but oh the rewards. Those wonderful innocent smiles, the sloppy wet kisses and the laughter. I really miss our grandchildren, but I had to come back to my real world of other people's children.

Our two daughters are getting better and I want to thank everyone who sent their well wishes and their prayers. Neither one is 100%, but they are being looked after by their wonderful husbands.

Today was the first day of school. We have 136 Kinders. We have 7 Kinder classes, so each class has 19 or 20 students. We had a good day today, but once the kids get comfortable, their true personalities emerge. Then the real fun begins!!!

I wanted to come back with some clever sayings or a poem, but alas, I am pretty worn out. Playing Mommy again for two weeks was a challenge, and now with school off and running being my 20th year as a Teacher's Assistant, I'm tired. It would have been worse if I hadn't been eating right this summer and now have lost 23 pounds. So once I get back into the swing of things, I'm sure I will hit the ground running.

Well it is Friday, so these I guess I can put in my Friday Facts.

1. We just got here to Lubbock last night around 11:30.WHY?

2. Our oldest daughter got sick and we received a call at 4:00 AM Tuesday morning. Her husband was taking her to the emergency room and asked if we could come to watch our two grandchildren. WHERE?

3. In a town only 30 miles from where we live. OUTCOME?

4. The doctor wasn't sure, so said it was viral syndrome. SO?

5. I stayed to watch the kids until our son-in-law could get off of work. AND?

6. Today she has another doctor appointment with their family doctor and hopefully he will be able to figure out the right diagnosis. KIDS?

7. Our daughter's in-laws are going to take over babysitting duties so we could come up here and watch Charlie while our daughter and son-in-law leave this evening for a short weekend trip before she has her surgery on Tuesday. QUESTION?

8 Why didn't our mothers and fathers warn us that raising them is the easy part, it's the grown up kids that deplete our energies? WHY?

9. We are older and now they have adult issues. SO?

10. Hard dealing with my adult issues along with our five children's issues. COUNT THEM! 1,2,3,4,5,6 sets of different issues. WHEW! It wears me out just thinking about it! BOTTOM LINE? Don't you just love bottom lines?

11. I WOULDN'T HAVE IT ANY OTHER WAY! Why?

12. Because we love them unconditionally! AMEN!

HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND! Karen

Tomorrow Chuck and I are off to Lubbock, not for the one week we were first planning to be away, but two weeks because of Amy's surgery.

I will be pretty busy, so I won't be on the computer much, but I will be checking in now and then and give an update on how everything goes.

Yep, we are going to have an extremely tough job keeping up with our 6 month old grandson, Charlie. As they say, "It's a dirty job, but someone has to do it!" LOL!!!!

And the best thing would be, if I lose another 20 pounds. Now that would be great!

I do hope everyone keeps our daughter, Amy, in your prayers.

God Bless and have a wonderful week!

Love,
Karen



Our Grandsons. Charlie age 6 months & Landon 6 1/2 months

1. I worked 10 hours in the ER as a volunteer.

2. I loved it!

3. If I didn't need to keep what happens in the ER stays in the ER, I would already have enough stories to write the first few chapters of my wish book, A Volunteer in ER!

4. Did I tell you I loved it?

5. We will be gone from the 1st. thru the 13th to help babysit our grandson, Charlie. We will also be helping take care of daughter, Amy, as she will be recouping from surgery to help cure her sleep apnea.

OKAY, YOU TALKED ME INTO IT! Just one story. An elderly lady of 94 years came to the ER. I asked her driver if she would like some ice water. The driver said she was fine. The elderly said, "I want a bottle of whiskey and I want to get drunk."

God Bless to everyone and please remember my Amy in your prayers. When I get a chance I will let y'all know how everything is going.

Love,
Karen I2

His name was Kevin
He was only 22
There was an accident
His earthly life is through.

Her name was Belinda
She was only 35
It was a heart attack
That ended her life.

His name was Jesse
He was only 85
A massive stroke
Depleted his life's drive.

His name was Kevin
A former student of mine
He was an expectant father
Within a few month's time.

Her name was Belinda
A young lady I saw grow
A wife, a mother of three
Wearing a happiness glow.

His name was Jesse
Married 64 years
His beloved Eleanor
Is now shedding her tears.

His name was Kevin
But his legacy will live on
His child will be born
Making Kevin's memory strong.

Her name was Belinda
So loving, so kind
A special soul
A blessing to find.

His name was Jesse
A dear Christian man
My brother in Christ
He'll be missed in this land.

This summer has been
Filled with loss
Making us remember
Who is our Great Boss.

This is the beginning
Not the end
Because I will also go to heaven
To be with my friends.

When will I take the journey
From here to there?
None of us know
Yet there is one thing we all share.

We are all Christians
Believing in God's Son
Having faith in Our Father
His Will is now done.