Spring

Little Helpers

I had a lot of fun visiting my grandchildren. 

They were happy and energetic. 

Sometimes they needed a bit of encouragement to get working or obeying 

so I had a couple tricks up my sleeves. 

1. Twinkle spray .. 

you'd a thought I was paying 

them $10.

If they were sluggish, 

I would get out the spray and say 

"I'm looking for who is working, 

who wants twinkle spray?"

2. My phone has a strobe light flash on it.

 I would say 

"Spot light on obedience"  

and they would get going 

so I would spotlight on them. 

3. I like to keep a "carrot" dangling,

 it helps keep their attention. 

Keep the ideas new and fresh, 

use whatever is close at hand. 

 Each idea works for a day or two, coming up with new ideas is exciting and motivating for the kids, and which of us don't need a little help to be motivated? 

John 13:34-35  A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. 

Surgery

Being on Salt Lake time I didn't get to bed until after 1:30 am. Today's schedule was not concerned with how much sleep I had. The alarm went off at 6 am and I guess I stirred. I needed to be out the door by 7:45 to go to school but using my foggy brain I was out by 8:15. Still on time for school but not with any donuts. 

I was out early from class and headed for the VA. to be with my honey while he went through surgery. 

After waiting several hours .. he came wheeling past me as I stood in the hallway. 

He was stiff and sore but fine. 
The hernia operation was a success. 

Afterward, he talked to Kimberly on the phone. 

The DRs said 6 weeks of light duty. 

We'll see how that works out  ;) 

1 John 3:1 See what kind of love the Father has given to us, 

that we should be called children of God; and so we are. 

My Day with Delta

Right this very minute I am flying about 8 miles above our rotating earth. I am returning from a trip - I have recently been blessed with time spent. Time spent with Kimberly, Ben and their little gems. Makes me a little teary just remembering our wonderful time together.


As I sit on the plane I am listening to Crosby Still Nash and young. 
In my head  sing along with them ...

"Our house is a very very very fine house,
With two cats in the yard
Life used to be so hard
Now everything is easy cause of you. "

It's a short flight - we are about to land.
I will be back to that very, very, very fine house.
The one that houses my heart. The people.

There is a class I am teaching tomorrow early am, there is a surgery for my honey and there are needs and schedules that will not be denied.
But, for just this minute I am going to listen to Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young ... And have a sweet joy in my heart.

Listen here for the music

Fun Pics From Salt Lake

Lucy, captivated  

No No's for breakfast ... mmm

 Molly. 

She is such a sweet baby. 

I Can Choose

The Mother in Laws

Kimberly and Ben are happily situated in their new home.
We two, the mother in laws, enjoy their new home and have laid claim
to the mother in law suite. I will leave our picture on the wall in the bedroom as a reminder.  Oh, and the cute one with the pony tails is Lucy.