If u will be in Austin the 1st weekend in December, u should really go to this…Maybe I’m biased, but I think it’s soooo good! & this year, my Jessica is doing the biggest bell in the bell choir! And if u can’t pick between attending Friday or Saturday night, I suggest Saturday, because my other daughter, Sophia, is performing with her quartet (I may be biased, but I heard them practice, & they sound AMAZING!)
The day of the week that I am grateful for is Tuesday: on Tuesday I get to do my favorite therapy–horse therapy, I get to hear from my son on his mission (it makes me so happy!), & I get to spend time with my husband (usually a lunch date, but it may include going places together). It is by far the best day of my week!
Speaking of horse therapy, when I started it, I got so tired from the workout, that it wiped me out the entire day! Unfortunately, I can’t sleep in the daytime, but once I had the strength to lift my iPad, I’d just sit & listen to an audio book. My horse therapy days quickly became my “audio books day”, cuz that was all I could do!
However, last year, I discovered the secret to regain my strength: don’t know if u’ve ever seen the cartoon of Popeye, the Sailor Man (I swear he’s in toonland at Universal, & he’s on you-tube). Anyway, I used to laugh at how when Popeye was tired, or getting beat up, he’d find a can of spinach, eat it, & his muscles popped out & he re-gained his strength—all from a little can of spinach! It seemed ridiculous! But I found out there may be truth to it, cuz my green supplement (that has spinach in it) really does make me stronger!
I believe that cartoon was created with a stroke victim in mind: spinach not only helps him, but he also can’t seem to use a side of his face, & talks pretty bad, like me! And if u want to hear what I mean, here I am, counting as I do knee bends on the tilt table:
See the new scrapbook pages here!
My baby started high school & seminary today (seminary is a worldwide, four-year religious educational program for youth ages 14 through 18). My kids are quite independent already (they wake themselves up, etc.), so all that is different is that all my kids are gone earlier, & I’m not “hanging out” with her in the morning.
Seminary is at 6 AM, & since Mark teaches them, it was just me & the dog, Cooper, for an hour. When they left, Cooper seemed to say, “oh, it’s starting again…”, & went to “his spot” on the couch to sleep. They were back briefly at 7, & when they left again, Cooper briefly looked at me, like, “Who do I play with now?”, & then settled down to rest on his blanket beside me…
Oh, good grief! I have no kids to talk about, so I’m talking about our dog! Ah! What will I do in 4 years?!? I won’t even be 50 years old—my mom had a 2 year old kid when I’ll have an empty nest!
I know it’s been awhile, but I just want to brag! Wednesday, April 27, I got myself dinner…Now, I have gotten myself some “easy” meals, but this was not just any old dinner: I put leftover burger & fries on a plate, reheated it, & gave myself a bib. J I love how much more independent this house allows me to be! (More on that later!)
Concerning my kids (u may be aware of some of this, if u follow me on Facebook &/or Instagram):
Zach opened his mission call 3/31. He leaves June 1 to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He will serve for 2 years in San Diego, CA mission, ASL speaking (the letter said “u will prepare to teach the gospel in ASL” ). In my opinion, Zach has been preparing for his mission since he was 6 years old!
Saturday, April 23, my son, Zach, came home from college (BYU), & as he unpacked, I sat in his room, & held a CONVERSATION with him! I’ve held conversations with family & friends just sitting by me, staring at my mouth, but he was able to walk around & unpack! I’m sure it’s not all me… In fact, I KNOW it’s not!
My youngest daughter, Sophie, competed against several middle & high school show choirs, swing, & jazz choirs in a Show Choir competition on April 1st, w/ her amazing group, the Ringtones, last They won best vocals & grand champs:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-oSBMP-Zy4
This group of girls is so motivated! Around December. They started hanging out here, & learning songs just for fun. In February, the choir & voice teachers heard them, & got involved, realizing something could happen, & since the school had no show/swing choir, they entered this last competition as the LTMS swing choir.
I know they have practiced hard! It was good to see the “fruit of their labors”! & I can’t believe these girls are in 8th grade, & just started seriously practicing a month ago! They usually practice here, & I don’t get tired of hearing them!
As for my oldest daughter, Jessie, is now 16. She has been driving for a while (she had a hardship license–since I’m disabled, but I think the license was more of a hardship for us, cuz it rarely helped us!), & she can now date (heaven help us)! In fact, this weekend, she is going to “Mormon Prom.” Last year was the 1st time I got to check it out, & it was amazing to see EVERY girl wearing a modest prom dress! It gave a different feel to the evening that was so wonderful! I am glad my daughter can attend such a great event!
Also, since Mark & I have been so focused on Zach’s mission call, & Sophie’s choir competition, my other daughter, Jessica, took it into her own hands to do April Fools on us this year! I thought u’d enjoy seeing what she did…
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