The working man...

(he has two of these bad boys to fix this week... 4500 horse power!!)

I have been feeling a little neglected lately from the lack of attention by my strong silent mysterious man... he is really busy at work, it's super crazy busy for him. I am really grateful for all the work he has, especially during this time in our economy... really grateful!!!

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Just when I think he will have some time for ME (it sounds so selfish when I actually say it out loud, I am working on my neediness)... the dreaded water pump/motor for the irrigation system on our street needs to be pulled out and taken to the shop for repairs.

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So for our family night fun, we got to play in the mud. Thankfully we have great neighbors and they are willing to help him out.

We are really grateful he knows how to do this stuff... it would cost us a fortune in labor otherwise... we are so blessed.

Back down in the creepy dark damp hole!

They are actually both down in that hole... it's super deep, but just wide enough to climb down in on a ladder.

Good thing our neighbor is a monkey; I have a feeling I would have been picked next to shimmy up to the top of things to tie off the rope. Phew!
I really was just trying to stay out of the way, hand in tools or hold bolts, and still ended up filthy muddy dirty... and this step, it actually came up over the top of my sandal... SLURP, YUK!
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I am working on my attitude adjustment today; I admit I have been a few degrees off course. Trying to remember and cherish all of my abundant blessings. Honor the grace of God in my life! Not take anything or anyone for granted. And show my gratitude to Him!

Mothers Day...

I haven't figured out how to be still long enough to take "Sunday naps"... however my strong silent mysterious man is a pro at it.

This is about as close as I got yesterday on Mothers Day to taking a rest!

I do love to snuggle with my dogs and watch movies!

More girl fun ~ girls camp meeting...

Summer girls camp planning usually begins right after last years camp ends! This past year, I think we actually started coming up with some ideas during a rest break at the pool DURING camp.

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Some of the details and planning can be a chore, but mostly it's so fun, exciting, and inspiring!

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So by this time of year, we are in full swing training the youth camp leaders. Yesterday morning was another camp meeting... I have been so busy, it came up really fast for me. I had my share of things ready, but it just felt rushed.

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We had a team building, unity game for the girls that tied in a spiritual message at the end... and if this doesn't get you in the mood for girls camp, you may never be ready!

I love laughing with these girls... laughter heals the heart!
I feel so honored to be trusted in teaching and serving with them. Their is an incredible strength that comes from their spirits, and their ability to adapt and fight the good fight against evil in the world today. They are surrounded by it and attacked by it everyday! And still they prevail, smiling all the way! They teach me more than I will ever teach them!
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I can't wait for girls camp!
(remind me of my enthusiasm about the third day
of no sleep staying up late giggling and exhausted!)