UPDATE: Uncle Cohen passed away around 5pm today. My mom, Aunt Joy, Uncle Bill, Uncle Larry, and Aunt Peggy were there with him when he took his last breath. I'm going to Magnolia to spend a couple of days with my mom. We are just going to do a graveside service in Pleasant Home. That's where my maternal grandparents were from. Thanks for your prayers and thanks for any continued prayers for our family!

My love to you all!

My uncle Cohen, my mother's brother for whom she has been caring the past couple of years is in a coma. Hospice says it won't be long, as his body is shutting down. He had alzheimer's and was at the point that he did not even know who my mother is... My mom is having to take care of the arrangements. His wife and son have preceded him in death. Please pray for my mom and the rest of her family. She is at peace, yet I know it is still hard. She spends her time/life caring for others. Please pray that God will give her grace during this time and bless her for all that she does.

My mom's second oldest brother, James, who lived in California, passed away just a couple of weeks ago. He was the first (besides a newborn baby many years ago) of my mom's siblings to pass away.

Thank you!

We've survived the stomach virus this week. Samara was sick Tuesday, but better by Wednesday morning. None of the rest of us have shown any signs of sickness. Praise the Lord!

Planning a trip to Mississippi to visit with Decorating_Nana and the kids' uncle in Laurel this weekend. Please pray that we have a safe trip. I already know we'll have a good time!

I'm still praying about moving. I've sent out nine resume's/applications. I've emailed a few of the principals, well, the ones that had email addresses. I've called a Superintendent's office in Vilonia where they actually have an opening in my field... he wasn't there, so I left a message. I'd already sent my resume' but my principal told me it wouldn't be a bad idea to call them and ask for an application. He's backing me 100%. Of course, he's leaving Camden, too. He'll be in Sheridan next year. But my bosses here in Camden have been helpful, filling out reference forms and writing letters of recommendations for me. I want to move. Badly. But if I do move, I want it to be of God... I have mixed emotions on moving, and if I didn't have kids, I wouldn't think twice about it. I'd be gone! LOL But I also know that if it's God's will and plan, He will provide the way. I'm not worried about that at all. He's always been there for me, no matter what...like Frances said, even if I take a wrong turn, He's there to gently guide me back in the right direction.

The Kids? They're great. We had another family come over for supper on Monday night, and they commented on how well-behaved and compliant my children were. I think the father was impressed. Jennifer was helping me in the kitchen. Samara set the table. Jaden was my gopher guy. He did anything and everything I asked him to do. Timothy was helpful as well. And, of course, they were loving...like always. We had fun playing our version of Win Lose or Draw.

I'm actually enjoying the NO BASEBALL time this year. I'll admit that at first, I kind of missed the busyness of the season, but NOT for long!! LOL We are much more free to go and do as we please, no committments to late night games or practices. I'm not running all over town trying to get everyone where he/she needs to be. Jaden and I have taken to walking together in the evenings. Sometimes, it's only a mile, sometimes two. Samara and Timothy like to ride their bikes along with us. And Jennifer will sometimes go or sometimes she'll go for a jog on her own. That's the great thing about where we live, too. A great neighborhood! I do feel completely safe here.

Well, I guess that's it for now. Love yall!!!

Oh, yeah... I think Daddy and Quetta have been enjoying their camper. Every time I talk to him, they are going to the lake to go camping.