tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36654432012-02-16T03:14:39.997-04:00This is my pursuit of freedom. I am a wife to the most amazing guy EVER!, mother of four, with a new one arriving in May. We homeschool, own a business, and love Jesus.BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.comBlogger1081100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-32682999355578580662007-12-07T15:45:00.000-04:002007-12-07T15:46:42.350-04:00

...to let any readers know I moved. A long time ago. To Wordpress.com. Then to homeschooljournal.net. You can find me at http://freedomfiles.homeschooljournal.net.

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We had our church up for a skating party on Saturday. I got soooo much done on Friday and Saturday. I wonder why I struggle to do that on a regular basis for my family? They are definitely worth it as much as guests!The weather is decidedly warmer, quite nice. We have had several sunny days in a row, and I'm beginning to think spring really is coming. February is deceitfully NOT the shortest

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Nothing much to report from here. I did have a session with the counsellor from Family Enrichment. The conclusion was we didn't solve anything, and there isn't really anything to be solved. But she did just make me feel less crazy about how I'm feeling. Today I go for the ever fun gestational diabetic screening. Fun fun. I exchanged airmiles for a $50 gift card for Chapters. It came in the

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I did go to town. But darn I should have made my mind up earlier. With the few errands and then Walmart and then Sobeys...it was pretty messy on the drive home.I made Greg a nice steak and baked potato dinner, then we had snow cream! I was also very surprised to find my house cleaned (it wasn't bad when I left, but needed tidying) and a box of a dozen beautiful white roses left for me. Greg

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-40908090691699671992007-02-14T11:05:00.000-04:002007-02-14T11:10:06.750-04:00

We have a heavy snowfall warning for the next couple of days. I'm not sure what I want the most. To get out of the house with the kids while I can, or stay safely inside in my jammies. I do need a few groceries, so I likely should go, but it seems like so much work. I likely will go.We're hoping that the snow means a day off for Greg. If not, I'll be thinking with concern (not worrying!) about

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Are there many other 30-yr-old women who have been around this mountain this many times? I am soooo emotionally and mentally tired of my father's actions. After not getting much sleep Sat. night, or this past week for that matter, I called my dad yesterday morning. I had to tell him how I feel. He appreciated me telling him. But I don't think it will make a difference. He had a bit of an

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I've been working all week, trying to tell myself that I overreacted to Dad's announcement about Kelly (the new woman). Maybe I read way to much into it. Arguing back and forth. So tonight he calls me. Not unusual. We usually say a quick hello at least once a day. But tonight we're talking about how our day was. I went first. Then asked him how he was. Great! He went for a drive down to Brown's

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I've been struggling with February. I don't like it. The last couple of years we've gone some place warm over March break, so it's helped me get through Feb. I get a to-do list going, of things I want to accomplish before leaving. But this year we have no such plans. I am trying to get Greg excited about, or at least interested in, some home improvement activities. I've been meeting with

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I just read my post on my blog, and it's not spaced like it is in compose mode. I just figured out how to move the pictures so they could be placed throughout the post, but it's not seeming to like the way I spaced the text. Sorry for the wonkiness.

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-76560593822422519102007-02-08T09:43:00.000-04:002007-02-08T09:49:04.925-04:00

This is his "grumpy old bear" bath towel.Brett is three now. And you all know three means cute. We had such a rough beginning, the Brettness and I. I really think there was a point when I wondered not if I would love him, because I did, but if he would really get into my whole being the way I wanted. Well, he has. He's just TOO CUTE!!This is eating toast with jam after visiting the Pillow Case

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-18609327573628962292007-02-07T10:05:00.000-04:002007-02-07T10:15:22.084-04:00

I.AM.SO.TIRED.OF.TOYS!!!Sometimes I feel like my kids are lacking in fun toys. Interesting toys. Educational toys. Time-consuming toys. But they have SOOOO much stuff! I'd like to turf it all and start over. We told them last night that today we will be cleaning the family room, where most of the toys reside. From now on, whatever gets left out after being played with will be confiscated,

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Sometimes I just feel overwhelmed with how lonely my life has been. Right now it's not obviously, but at the same time it is. I struggle to have deep friendships with other women. I did in school. I have figured out I am threatening. Which makes me laugh AND cry. I know I have made several women jealous over the years, and I think: "Who's jealous of me?" I have had one hand after another

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-81890679611008170542007-02-01T10:13:00.000-04:002007-02-01T10:51:01.582-04:00

Well, I've spent way too much time on-line the last couple of days drooling over, or shall we say, "researching" from these sites:http://www.potterybarnkids.com/http://www.restorationhardware.com/rh/index.jsphttp://www.pier1.com/home.aspxAs well as a few others. I'm really just looking for ideas for the house. Mostly the bedrooms. I know what I want for the living space (which is kitchen,

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Saturday was Cole's birthday party. We awoke to a very sunny day. It was also -30 with the windchill. So we prayed our way through the morning in hopes that God would show us some mercy and warm it up a bit. He did! By the time everyone started to arrive around 1:30, it was about -7 and the wind had died way down. Greg put in so much time on the ice. He blew the snow off a huge patch, then

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I'm told once all the kids are grown and gone, I'll have lots of time to catch up on my sleep. What I'd really like is for them to slow down on their growing a bit, while still getting lots of rest, and completely all my to-do lists every day.Since this is impossible, I'll just keep plugging away at it. I sure don't want to wish them grown up too fast, just so's I can get some sleep.Happy 7th

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Never, EVER point out to me what my kids are lacking. ie: if my baby refuses to wear boots or socks. It is NOT helpful for you to point out to me that it is -13 out and he/she SHOULD HAVE HIS/HER FEET covered. Do you wish me to spend three hours at the grocery store, 2&1/2 of them being me fighting to keep said footwear on said child?"Wow, you have your hands full!" Stating the obvious is

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-1169478301313515672007-01-22T10:58:00.000-04:002007-01-22T13:02:16.903-04:00

...typing an entry twice! I was sitting here typing a post, it was going along fine, then someone upstairs called for me. I tilted my head upward to hear and be heard better, and when I did, my hand grazed the mouse button. What happened next I'm not sure. I only I had to shut down and restart the whole computer. Because I tapped the mouse button!!! GRRR!Anyway, in brief, I've started

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-1168543449781101682007-01-11T15:15:00.000-04:002007-01-19T11:25:49.676-04:00

I'm a great blogger. But actually taking the time to do it - yikes. Doesn't happen much.So what's up with us lately? Well, we had Christmas, New Year's, I turned 30, etc. Cole's 7th b-day is coming up on the 24th. That's crazy! How did that many years go by so quickly?This week our excitement has come in the form of colds! All the kidlings have gotten one, and we're debating whether we

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My boy is three years old, or as he would put it: "I'm free."We had a wild beginning, Brett and I. Not your ideal childbirth or postpartum time. I didn't know if I'd ever be normal again emotionally - what an ordeal. I do know it was the hardest time of my life.And possibly the most blessed. I wouldn't know what to do with myself without Brett. As I said to Greg last night after Brett's fourth

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Well, I have NOT been feeling great. Very emotional. General yuckiness for a couple of days. That good ole 2nd trimester energy burst? Well, I got it. Then it left. It only stuck around for a couple of weeks. I want it back! Today I'm supposed to meet Andrea for lunch, and then I think I'll just skip right back home and actually try to accomplish something. I'm due to go to Rachel's

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I love Christmas! I haven't always loved Christmas. There was a lot of hurt and disappointment in it growing up. But now that I can control the focus of it, I love it. We still do gifts and meals and decorations, but I so enjoy the time spent with those we love. I do love the decorating part, and go big with that, but I start early so it's worth it. We already have a tree up downstairs for

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I need to go to bed, so I'm not going to post much tonight. Just enough to reconnect with my blog. Our computer has had issues again, but we have it back, and hopefully it's here to stay. I must say, without a computer, my time is used better. I guess I need to learn self-discipline in this area, huh? til next time...

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-1157821357463552052006-09-09T13:51:00.000-03:002006-09-09T14:02:37.480-03:00

I am really struggling in my decision to homeschool. Not because of me, or even the children, and definitely my husband is on board. It's everyone else's opinions. I need to grow so much in this area. I wish that I could just not let it affect me so much. Why does it? What is in me that allows their words and opinions to block out those things that I know are true for me and my family?

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-1157501669471750782006-09-05T21:09:00.000-03:002006-09-05T21:14:29.486-03:00

So today was our first day back into our normal schedule. Greg is off to work by 6 am, and not home until 6 (though tonight it was after 7 - normally it should be 6). Laurie and Gayla came and took Cole and Luke to the Frex for a couple of hours, and then McDonald's for supper. Brett and Ellie joined me for a walk in the late afternoon air - hello nice weather! Where were you in August?

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How many times have I required of Cole (I pick him simply because he's the oldest and I've done this the most with him) to quit whining, complaining, crying, whatever his manner of expressing his disgust about his particular situation, to adjust his attitude? Lately God has been arresting me about that very thing. I think sometimes as adults we often demand things of our children in areas that

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I think I'm starting to become more of a blogger in spirit. It would seem that I don't have much to write about when I look back over my life as a blogger. Sporadic, serious, or mundane seems to be my style of posting. Funny thing though, I'm nothing like that. It just doesn't occur to me to blog some of the crazy moments. Until lately. I'm starting to do what I've seen other people write

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-1156171384751744482006-08-21T11:25:00.000-03:002006-09-03T21:07:20.616-03:00

In just 10 days, Luke will be five. Life with Luke has been good, but hard. We love him dearly, and wonder at how he functions in his world of autism. He is doing well. ABA therapy has been perfect for him. But it's done. As of mid September, Luke will have no more funding. Everything we've attempted to do keeps landing us at the same response: I'm sorry, Mrs. Edwards, but Luke's birthday

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-1155433429681067242006-08-12T22:36:00.000-03:002006-08-12T22:43:49.693-03:00

...what life would be like if more of us had good parents. I mean, like if my dad had parents that were focused on the will of good, and righteous living, and their parents had done the same thing for them. Don't you think we'd all be a lot more productive when it comes to the kingdom. I'm determined that's the kind of mother I want to be, regardless of the lack of that leadership in my life.

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Life is going on. Nothing exciting to post about. We're settling in nicely, though a lot of stuff is still in boxes and bags. However I'm taking advantage of nice weather now, and I'll deal with it when it's cold and I don't want to be outside. Struggles with church, relationships, not knowing if I'm saying too much, going to far, hurting people, yet needing so desperately to communicate where

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-1153825842290443422006-07-25T08:06:00.000-03:002006-07-25T08:10:42.303-03:00

We're in our new house - loving it so much! It's awesome. Still hard to believe it's really ours. We're being stretched - summer is always such a hard time, but God has never left us hanging, so we're once again clinging to that. God, we need your intervention.Other than that, I'm working through some stuff, mostly church and relationship related. I know my attitude is poor, and I need to

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-1152316865482968722006-07-07T20:53:00.000-03:002006-07-07T21:01:05.500-03:00

What a roller coaster week of emotions.I am so glad I'm not in control. But I struggle with not being in control. I KNOW God has His best plan for me. But sometimes I feel so far away from it - lost. I want to scream and be angry and know that He won't scream and be angry. Anissa told me last night about how she finally got the revelation that "I [God] am slow to anger." She saw herself

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We had a very difficult weekend.I went running with Anissa on Friday morning. It was fun - it rained, but we enjoyed our time out, early in the morning, when the world was just waking up.When I got home I started having some bad cramps and very slight spotting. I thought maybe I was starting a period. But after only a couple of hours it stopped. So I became suspicious I might be pg. We did a test

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-1151499531374119232006-06-28T09:48:00.000-03:002006-06-28T09:58:51.390-03:00

Greg's sister Susan, bro-in-law John, and niece Abigail arrived last night after eight at Dad & Mom Edwards. We went out to have dinner with them, and a visit. We didn't leave until 11:30! Cole is staying out there - he and Abby play so well together. The rest of my kids...are still sleeping! It's 9:44 in the morning people! Greg is off doing his morning run, and I am here in quietness

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-1151372095300254572006-06-26T22:26:00.000-03:002006-06-26T22:34:55.310-03:00

I am insecure. I don't appear to be. I look confident, and capable, and maybe sometimes I even come across in a negative way. But really, I'm insecure. I have this need for other people's approval, and no matter what I'm doing, inevitably at some point I will be having conversations in my head with whoever it is that would come to mind in that particular situation. These conversations never

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I have had a cold since Thursday. The kids have been extra difficult - or maybe just because I'm not feeling well, and Greg's been so busy wrapping up things for the summer, it SEEMS they are acting up. I know they are boys. And need to be outside. I am so looking forward to our new hosue when we can send 'em out when we see the inevitable bursts of energy taking over. This house is large,

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-1150855719923463102006-06-20T23:03:00.000-03:002006-06-20T23:08:39.933-03:00

Well, poor Luke was sick yesterday and I thought was better today. He had fever and wasn't active yesterday, but today he threw up a few times - once on my back as I was piggy-backing him! Oh, to be a mom! :)I am very much looking forward to Greg being home more next week (his schedule is changing because school is done on Friday). I'm anticipating much better results from the attempts at

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-1150729317725412602006-06-19T11:56:00.000-03:002006-06-19T12:01:57.736-03:00

Lately I've been feeling VERY tired a lot, and I know our schedule is all wacky. Neither Greg nor I are sleeping well lately (last night we were both too hot - when Brett ended up in our bed, we both went to different beds to sleep where it was cooler - I ended up with him in the bed downstairs after sleeping in Brett's bed for a few hours - talk about musical beds!). I'm sure it's the

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Happy Father's Day!Honoring my father: He became a daddy at a very young age. But he was really good at it! Looking back there were hurts and disappointments for sure, but in the midst of everything he had to deal with on his own, and being so young, he did a great job! I love you, Dad!Honoring my husband: He was opposite to my dad. He was 34 when he became a dad. But he also is wonderful

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Bah! I had typed up a whole new LONG post Tuesday evening, and didn't finish it. Was finishing it up on Wednesday, and LOST IT!!! :( Since then I have been attempting to get back on and rewrite at least some of it, but blogger's been down a lot. So here I am, but now I don't have the motivation to write it all again.Short version: we have the house. I still don't believe it. Today we're dealing

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-1149376066164080692006-06-03T20:05:00.000-03:002006-06-03T20:11:42.080-03:00

IT'S OURS!!!! THANK YOU GOD!!!!!!!We now own 24 Lodge Lane, in Prince William, New Brunswick. It is waterfront property. The house is beautiful, the driveway charming, and there are many mallard ducks running about freely. It's a perfect place for children to grow up! THANK YOU GOD!!!!

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-1148921173570235312006-05-29T13:39:00.000-03:002006-06-03T20:10:01.163-03:00

We have a place lined up to rent, if....IF! If we can't actually buy a place. And we have one in mind. It's the same one we looked at when I was pregnant with Brett. It had a whole list of things we would need to change about it for it to work for us. So nearly three years later it's on the market again, and they've done pretty much everything we said we'd change. And then some! Since it first

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-1148731201320300062006-05-27T08:53:00.000-03:002007-01-06T23:41:24.346-04:00

Long time since posting, so I thought I'd check in.The concert was GREAT! I had been sharing some challenges and struggles I'm walking through right now with Greg on the drive down to Saint John. We were just discussing what the things are we can do in the middle of difficult situations and relationships. I want to be an answer to a problem, not a problem! Anyway, Peter Furler spoke for a few

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Poor Greg. I just ruined a surprise he had for me. I'm such a goof. Newsboys are in Saint John this weekend, and I would LOVE to go. Just found out my brother and sis-in-law are coming over from PEI to go, and what a chance for us to meet up. So I called Greg and asked if there's any chance of us being able to go. He was really hesitating, and I assumed it's because we're going away for our

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-1147829097031991392006-05-16T22:22:00.000-03:002006-05-16T22:24:57.046-03:00

And how's this for timing...The phone just rang. I'm sitting here typing about how discouraged I feel about my weight/exercise/etc. It's after 10, and I'm thinking who the heck is calling me this late - cause no one ever does. Anyway, it's a personal trainer from my gym! She wants to know how I'm doing, and what can she do to help!!! I can't believe the timing. Anyway, I have an appt. with

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-1147280777922470722006-05-10T14:04:00.000-03:002006-05-10T14:06:17.936-03:00

This is from yesterday...Ellie is officially crawling! At nine months, 10 days. She's so cute too as she keeps her feet criss-crossed behind her. She has been attempting movement for a couple of months, but only managed to go backward on her belly. Now she's up on her hands and knees. Very pleased with herself too!

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How does time go by so quickly? My intention to blog every day, or at least every other day seems so hard to accomplish!We're STILL looking for a place to live - what a trip this has been! When we were "evicted" from Riverside Drive, they gave us 26 days' notice. Here they gave us three months, and then extended that one more month. And yet if we don't find something soon, we'll end up in the

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-1146161745152404412006-04-27T14:58:00.000-03:002006-04-27T15:15:45.166-03:00

Well, there are a couple of upcoming showings of the house. I'm feeling so torn. Bottom line is this house isn't adequate for us long-term. We have too many munchkins running around in it, that need to be running around outside. We need to get back to the country, or at least a house with a huge backyard that's fenced in, preferably not on a major street through town. BUT, I feel invaded.

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-1145987554946249982006-04-25T14:05:00.000-03:002006-04-25T14:52:37.263-03:00

It's Tuesday afternoon, and here I sit. Enjoying my laptop way too much! It's been nearly a year since it crashed the second time, and so I'm doing some maintenance, as well as just enjoying the novelty of it again.Ellie had her 9-mon. checkup today. A little concern over her weight - she's gained a whole ounce in two months! Yikes! She has, however gotten a larger head, and is nearly two

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-1145747032116993902006-04-22T19:56:00.000-03:002006-04-22T20:03:52.126-03:00

What a beautiful day! We went to Centennial Park to try out our new double stroller/bike trailer. After two years of wanting to get one, now we have one. And it's great! Now hopefully this summer we'll be able to get some bicycles.The kids had a blast. Cole, Luke and I drank from a beautiful, refreshing, hand-freezingly cold stream - what a hoot. At the last of it, Greg joined us. We were

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-1145616411142656882006-04-21T07:31:00.000-03:002006-04-21T07:46:51.153-03:00

House church was AWESOME last night. I love it when you feel connected - to God and to each other. I love my Community at Hope Church!In other news, I have several real estate agents coming through the house on Monday and I am not ready. I don't know what my level of responsibility and obligation is to have this place tip top, but I FEEL like I need to achieve perfection. We are just renting,

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It seems every time I resolve that I WILL keep up with my blog, I don't. I am not great at record keeping (ie: baby books, writing down funny things the kids do/say), but I love it when I do come across a note about such things. So again, I am going to attempt to keep up. I love being able to check in with other people this way, and I haven't written an actual letter in YEARS! Which is surprising

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-1137094728318704122006-01-12T15:33:00.000-04:002006-01-12T15:38:48.320-04:00

After more than a year off, I've decided to take up my blog and walk! It hasn't died yet folks. I have been a very poor record keeper for my family, but I really want to have some good memories recorded. God has been so good to us - life is hectic, sometimes overwhelming, but what a joy to be considered worthy of it. Sometimes I do feel like throwing in the towel. But I know this is His

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Well, I didn't get much sleep last night. I was so wired after my big adrenalin rush, and by the time I settled enough to go to bed, it was very late and then it was a restless sleep. Today I am super restless and bored, even though I have way too much stuff to be doing, but can't seem to get my act together. I went out for groceries, was gone for two hours, and came back with a birthday

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-1095464443928485752004-09-17T20:35:00.000-03:002004-09-17T20:40:43.930-03:00

I just experienced probably the most frightening thing in my life tonight. Luke ran off. We were at the "new" house getting ready to leave, and not all of the adults there are as careful about keeping doors locked, checking in with him every other moment, etc. He knows where Wilmot Park is, and I think that's where he was headed. After running through the whole house twice, terror taking hold

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-1095100687952199432004-09-13T15:36:00.000-03:002004-09-13T15:38:07.953-03:00

OVERWHELMED!!! (This is my one-word-to-sum-up-the-day entry for the week.)

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Not much to say, just trying to stay in a routine of posting. Greg's off so early in the morning now. I "sleep in", but not really. Unless you count dozing and waking every ten minutes or so sleeping. Kids are up anywhere from 6:30 to 7:30 - although Brett's been sleeping in until 9:30 the last couple of days. If he'll sleep that long, I'd rather get him to bed at 7'ish, and have him up at

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-1094555553316427362004-09-07T08:09:00.000-03:002004-09-07T08:12:33.316-03:00

Awake at 5:30 this morning as dh is now having to leave the house at 6. I'm wondering how I'll survive these long days, but hopefully we'll get into a good schedule of activities, schooling, Luke's therapy, and I'll find the days busy enough to keep me from going squirrelly. I am NOT happy that summer (such as it was) is over, and I do NOT look forward to winter. Couldn't it just stay fall for

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-1094472297936062092004-09-06T08:57:00.000-03:002004-09-06T09:04:57.936-03:00

Wow, lots happening here. Greg starts back on the bus with school tomorrow. He has to leave at 6 am for his first pickup which is in F'ton Jct. He'll get home around 5:30 pm. Likely he'll be home in between at some point for lunch. I think he may look at hiring another driver at some point. School District 18 is enough work for three drivers. Add onto that Social Services, and all the work

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-1093951790444151612004-08-31T08:24:00.000-03:002004-08-31T08:29:50.443-03:00

Computer crashed again, so it's been well over a month since I last posted. Our house has sold - that's not a good thing. It's the one we're living in presently, and we were given a year to rent, get our finances in order and then buy it. And now they've sold it. :( We're pretty disappointed. Not to mention the fact that I really don't need moving added into the equation right now. Luke's

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Well, Gayla's much the same. Had a second surgery on her back to remove all of the bone fragments from her crushed spine. Her mind is still slow, confused, forgetful. Who knows how long this is going to be. I'm feeling rather agitated right now. Was reading on another blog, and came across a comment using the word "conservative". I imagined by the "tone of voice" used in typing the specific

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-1088209871784276092004-06-25T21:19:00.000-03:002004-06-25T21:31:11.783-03:00

I'm tired. Exhausted. I have had so much going on these past two weeks, and EVERYONE in our house is feeling it. Dh and I are feeling pretty disconnected, Cole's acting up beyond what is normal for him, and of course there's Luke and Brett. I think I'm going to try to get up and hit some yard sales in the morning. We'll see. It depends how much sleep I get tonight. I finally got in to see

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-1087821170512808602004-06-21T09:31:00.000-03:002004-06-21T09:32:50.513-03:00

It doesn't look good. Laurie came by Saturday morning, and we had a good cry together, and I finally got the whole REAL story. I hate it when information gets passed around and it's wrong. Esp. when it's one of my best friends that it's about. I'm sad. And angry. And trying to trust God. And praying for a miracle...

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-1087497895434873872004-06-17T15:38:00.000-03:002004-06-17T15:44:55.433-03:00

I have a dear friend, who I've known for just over a year. We met when Greg and I still attended Second Kingsclear Church. I was leading worship for the Good Friday service, and she was visiting with her dad. She approached me because she had recorded and cd, and was wanting to do a second, and needed a pianist. Gayla writes her own songs. But she does not read or write music, so when she is

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-1086259914056659312004-06-03T07:44:00.000-03:002004-06-03T07:58:30.603-03:00

Luke was diagnosed in March with Autism Spectrum Disorder. It's been a bit of a roller-coaster as far as emotions go. Some days I feel very encouraged, and others are discouraging. This week I was made to feel like someone else knows better what to do for my son, my family, than I do. I don't like that feeling. Dh and I went away for our anniversary a couple of weeks ago, and his parents

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-1086011668434074732004-05-31T10:52:00.000-03:002004-05-31T10:54:28.436-03:00

Busy weekend. I thought weekends were supposed to be the "it" time. But man, I appreciate Monday mornings. Routine is back in place, don't have to be anywhere anytime. Kids are good. Sun is out. Should be a nice laid-back fun-with-kids kind of day.

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-1085441279831175722004-05-24T20:23:00.000-03:002004-05-24T20:27:59.830-03:00

So let's start again shall we? I had started this in hopes of keeping up a journal of the goings-on in our house, but failed miserably. However, I am finding that life is passing by too quickly, and I have to have a place to make note of the notable moments. I have a very sore arm tonight because Luke spent a good deal of the afternoon banging on my arm with his head. Is this an autistic

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-1085407020792833312004-05-24T10:54:00.000-03:002004-05-24T10:57:00.793-03:00

Ok, so this is a pathetically long time since I last posted. I doubt anyone is reading, but I am going to attempt to keep up with this, and then I'll be able to let people follow along. Since last post, we've had a baby, moved, fired an employee...fun, fun, fun. Life is never dull! More later - just wanted to get this going again.

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-1063124288578855012003-09-09T13:18:00.000-03:002003-09-09T13:18:08.556-03:00

Well, the particular house I had previously written about is not going to work out dollar wise, but we have found another place we love on Lake George - again RIGHT ON THE WATER. When we first found it, we weren't sure. It does need some help cosmetically speaking. However the more we've thought and prayed about it, the more excited we become. And three days after finding it, the price was

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-1061659736057638552003-08-23T14:28:00.000-03:002003-08-23T14:28:56.066-03:00

I can't believe how long it's been! I was doing so good with my blog, and then I just left it. Poor little blog. Anyway, so much has happened since May 30. We did get approved for another house - a brand spanking new mini-home on our lot, but then that fell through (surprised? no.). So again we are just waiting and hoping and praying...found another house we love, RIGHT ON THE WATER...and

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-950773892003-05-30T09:35:00.000-03:002003-05-30T09:35:46.916-03:00

May I Whine??? It's my blog, of course I may! And if you don't like it, well, tough. We are not finally getting a bigger house. I am so sick of this merry-go-round. The long version??? Nevermind. Short version, we got approved. Three days later we were informed by our broker that she made a mistake and we were in fact approved for $45000! less. So we scramble to figure out what we're

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-945168102003-05-17T21:38:00.000-03:002003-05-17T21:38:05.106-03:00

We got it!!!! I can't believe it but we got it!!!! After waiting and trying patiently (and not so patiently) for a year, we finally got approved for a mortgage. WE'RE FINALLY GETTING A BIGGER HOUSE!!!! Oh, and Cole is potty trained too!!!!!!! Could life get any better this week??? :)

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So it's been while. I know. Life gets in the way of computer time. Well, actually by the time I have read all my e-mails and responded I have already spent far too much time on-line, and I need to get off. I should now. But this time, I will give my blog a moment. So I'm pg. Things are good. No new house yet. Nice accountant, but frustratingly slow - is just finishing up our taxes today.

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-931164912003-04-23T12:24:00.000-03:002003-04-23T12:24:40.453-03:00

Poor, sad, lonely blog.... I'm coming back, honest.

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-885925392003-02-05T11:18:00.000-04:002003-02-05T11:18:19.383-04:00

This is sooooo annoying - I must be forgetting something in trying to get my comments back. Anyone, anyone???

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-885423572003-02-04T14:25:00.000-04:002003-02-04T14:25:27.863-04:00

This is funny, too!

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-885058272003-02-03T22:09:00.000-04:002003-02-03T22:09:57.706-04:00

Andrea! I can't get my comments back up!

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-885052652003-02-03T21:59:00.000-04:002003-02-03T21:59:42.976-04:00

I found this highly amusing! :D

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-884709912003-02-03T09:47:00.000-04:002003-02-03T09:47:10.913-04:00

What a tragedy this world has witnessed. Every time we stand back in horror - the Challenger explosion in '86, the bombing in Oklahoma City in the 90's (93?), 9/11, and now the Columbia's untimely end. There have been two major avalanches in western Canada in less than two weeks - 14 lives lost between the two. Each time something like this happens, I think we all take another look at life,

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-880676442003-01-26T20:10:00.000-04:002003-01-26T20:10:33.900-04:00

Ugh...these colors aren't right, so bear with me. I'm working on it! :)

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Well, the ladies' retreat was really good. I managed to get home in the middle of it, and throw Cole a b-day party, and get back. It went well. Cole was excited, and we had a good time with the grandparents in attendance. We do have TOO MANY TOYS, and I'm going to be a mean Mommy and get rid of HALF of them this week. Some are going to Grandma and Grandpa Edwards. Some to Grammie and

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-878442392003-01-22T11:39:00.000-04:002003-01-22T11:39:24.966-04:00

I should NOT be sitting here typing - I have such a busy week. Birthdays, worship practice, photo sessions, ladies' retreat....aaahhh! But I had to tell you about my day. Just needing to vent. It actually started last night - got to bed at 8:30 - really early, but we've been lacking in the sleep dept. lately. Got to sleep at 9. Woke up at 9:20 to Cole crying for me. Settled Cole,

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-874873442003-01-15T14:37:00.000-04:002003-01-15T14:37:40.586-04:00

Cold 'nuff for ya??? Temp was -25 this morning. Now reaching a balmy -13. Not bad, eh? Glen Northrup (as in Northrup Homes - a company in town that is a dealer of Maple Leaf Homes) came to take a look at our place today. He sounded very positive that they can take care of moving the mobile off the lot. And now we just have to figure out how the financing will all work. We're hoping they'll

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-872164962003-01-10T09:26:00.000-04:002003-01-10T09:26:15.640-04:00

YIKES!!! I have neglected my poor computer! But what a busy month! Finally, we are into January, and back to some semblance of order. AND.... We're going to build a house!!!!!! Our property did not sell, the sales agreement has expired and we are off the market. But you know, the longer we thought about it, the less attractive that place at Yoho was. I mean, it was nice - great seasonal

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-864631912002-12-23T23:44:00.000-04:002002-12-23T23:44:35.876-04:00

Oh my gosh, it's been a while! We had a great trip!!! Are you ready for Christmas? I just finished up wrapping the gifts, and the stockings are done. We are going to Greg's parents tomorrow night, and will spend the night. Before that we have a visit with some neighbors, and a service at our church. I'll be singing with our cantata choir a couple of the songs we did last night at the

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-853158512002-11-30T23:28:00.000-04:002002-11-30T23:28:28.893-04:00

We're going on a trip. We're leaving next Thursday. We've been planning it since March. See, I have this really AWESOME friend, Anita. We've known each other forever. Life has taken us away from each other many times, but somehow we always find our way back, and I think she's just the greatest. I need to tell her some time how much I appreciate her. You see, I don't have many friends. I'm

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-850597262002-11-25T12:27:00.000-04:002002-11-25T12:30:32.000-04:00

Well, things are ok again. Just some major miscommunication...don't you hate that?!?!?!?! Check out this. The name of the site is weird, but it's got some great points!

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-849212852002-11-22T09:09:00.000-04:002002-11-22T09:09:34.986-04:00

what a week...things aren't so hot between Greg and I right now. That's very draining. I'm trying, honestly I am, to be submissive, but you know, sometimes when your needs aren't being met, and you're meeting everyone else's you just get drained, and can't take much more. That's all I wanted to tell him. It's hard for him to hear anything that might just be a little bit suggestive of the fact

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-845803712002-11-15T11:51:00.000-04:002002-11-15T11:53:02.000-04:00

Well, I did it. I hemmed my new exercise pants - by hand. I have a sewing machine, but it's old. It was my mil's. But she wanted a new one. So if she wanted a new one, why, I wonder, was I worthy of the old one??? :P Anyway, it is old, and I don't know what to do with it, so I never use it. I keep BEGGING for a new one, and then answer my own plea with, "But I don't have any room." Which

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-844147982002-11-12T08:54:00.000-04:002002-11-12T08:54:58.093-04:00

Was doing a little surfing this morning. Haven't done much of it beyond just a few subjects, and thought I should broaden my interests a bit. Came across this...very funny - keep going through the pages. Each one is hilarious. And true. Enjoy!

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WHAT A WEEK!!!! We are now plus one bus, minus one driver. Yes, we bought a new bus. And yes, our driver quit. That's ok. She was causing a LOT of headaches. Too many to explain, but let's just say, it's been stressful these past few weeks. So Greg is in Ont. as I type - drove him to Moncton to catch a flight down, and he's starting back tomorrow, driving our new bus. Money is soooo tight

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-840616952002-11-05T11:04:00.000-04:002002-11-05T11:04:18.740-04:00

"It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas..." Now if the ROADS didn't look like Christmas, I could go in town and do my Christmas shopping! This snow did NOT help me to calm down about Christmas. I'm wanting to put decorations up sooooo bad...is there any reason I shouldn't? I mean, with the celebration itself being one day, what's the point, but hey, celebrate for two months, and there's

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-836743762002-10-28T14:55:00.000-04:002002-10-28T15:05:12.000-04:00

Check out this site, Taranto. He's pretty good for *only* being home-schooled, eh? Way to go, Ad! :)

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-835608832002-10-26T14:54:00.000-03:002002-10-26T14:57:01.000-03:00

Well, I'm learning HTML - what do you think? I started with a basic template from blogger, and after a few lessons, thanks to a link from my most wonderful auntie (he,he), I was actually able to do a few things. So I know I'm a *little* early for a Christmas theme, as Halloween is still coming, but we don't celebrate H here, and I'm really getting in the mood for Christmas. Now if I could just

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I am a Christian. That comment likely brings different thoughts and reactions for different people. Some are turned away. Some are curious. Some are happy. Today I'm not sure. I love the Lord. I believe in Jesus Christ as my personal Lord and Saviour. I try to obey His laws and commandments. Sometimes I fail. But sometimes I do ok. And sometimes I wish it was just Him and me.

BJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12091805540830023632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3665443.post-834002392002-10-23T08:52:00.000-03:002002-10-25T07:23:03.000-03:00

It sucks. He's winning. We're losing. Neighbors are nice. Neighbors are nasty. Why do the bad guys win? It sucks.

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Well, it looks like things are on the move - we've found a house we love, we were approved this afternoon for mortgage!!!!, and our house goes on the market for the weekend. So I hope, I hope, I hope....just pray that no one gets an offer in before us. We go for a look through this weekend. Trying not to be too excited, but it's hard!!! :D

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Yes, I realize my last post was Sept. 19, and yes I know that it is Oct. 1, BUT - we've been sick! Last week it was the flu. This week it's colds. Cole was asleep before six o'clock last night, and as I type he's still not up - folks that would be 14 hrs....my boy is not feeling good at all. And wouldn't you know, I, of course, am coming down with it too, right when I need to be at my busiest

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"I am slowly going crazy..." I am a SAHM. If you are a SAHM, I don't need to say anything more. If you aren't, you wouldn't understand, so never mind.

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I started the previous post on Sunday, and got distracted, so the date doesn't correspond to when Cole was sick...no big deal, just thought I'd clarify. I actually posted that this morning!

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Well, it's definitely colder than last time I posted. We've had the heat on in the house a couple of times...can fall be upon us already??? Friday night and Saturday morning I was leading praise and worship (singing) for two separate occasions (I like to think that I'm a musician for anyone who doesn't know). It went really well. It felt so good, cause it's been a looong time...I was nervous

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