Achoo!

We were supposed to be in Wimberely at a bed & breakfast this weekend: enjoying the cool weather, the great chef and relaxation at Blair House, the Wimberley trade shows and the New Braunfels outlet mall. BUT, I had a tickle in my throat Wednesday night that turned into a frequent cough on Thursday, calling in sick on Friday and having to cancel our weekend. I was in bed on & off, mostly on, all of Friday. I am SOOO bummed, we were really looking forward to the weekend retreat, especially since the weather is so beautiful right now. When we cancelled, we received a gift certificate for a future date, so all was not lost. Nursing notes: be sure to cover your mouth when you cough, use disposable tissues, and practice good handwashing skills, with a minimum of 15 seconds.

<3 Terri

A Day of Rest

What a needed weekend of rest. The weather has been beautiful and Tim and I had a great weekend. Friday night we went out for mexican food, yum... I could eat mexican food every day. I have been in search of my favorite enchiladas, and actually I'm still searching. Our favorite mexican restaurant is Guadalajuara, our most visited restaurant is El Jarrito's (it's really close) and we visited our old-old time favorite, Las Cucos, this time and had a great meal, though the enchiladas were not my favorite. I've decided that Tim's brother Paul's enchiladas are my favorite, and hopefully I will get to savor them sometime during Thanksgiving week.

We did weekend catch up stuff around the house. We slept in late. We went to a "night of worship" special service at church on Saturday night. It was great, very much an intimate time of worship with a lot of free reign to participate whenever and however you felt moved to, i.e., standing, sitting, lifting hands, "dancing", communing, praying. It was a crisp clear night and nowhere else we'd rather be than worshipping our creator.

This morning the whole town of Katy went out for breakfast. Seriously, we tried Cracker Barrel, IHOP, Waffle House and finally had, a delicious breakfast I might add, at Whataburger ~ their taquitos are excellent!

Then we went to our class and to church. We have been worshipping at Kingsland since early summer. What a blessing it has been for us! The pastor is such a man after God's own heart, and is so encouraging for each of us to have that same passion, to be God-seeking and living for God every moment. He is currently doing a series on "First and Ten", the Ten Commandments and how they are a pattern for living, from our God, that makes our lives nicer, even in New Testament times.

Today's lesson was on keeping the Sabbath. That we still need a day of rest and that God has given us that blessing. He gave practical ways to set the mood in your house for a day of rest and ways to bring that rest upon yourself. Here are some of the ways: pray, meditate, light a candle to set the mood in your family, listen to only Christian music (have it on in the morning while you get ready for church) all day, worship, take a nap, take a walk ~ enjoy nature, read your Bible, give a blessing to your mate and/or children, and allow yourself to be refreshed. What a blessing the rest of the Sabbath is, for our taking. He encouraged us to turn off the world and shared how the church leadership has consciously avoided scheduling meetings for the myriad of good works on Sunday afternoon/evening. Just wanted to share what a blessing our day of rest has been and encourage you to take advantage of the blessing God has given us by giving us a day of rest.

~ <3 Terri

Blogger Trippin

Blogger is trippin today. I posted a new post a couple of days ago, and it has yet to show up. What's up with that???? SOOO, I thought I'd post a pseudo-post today and maybe force the last post to make it's appearance. This must be what Lauren and Kathy mean when they say blogger is being difficult. Arrgh....

Kendall just left to go back to Waco. He had a Dr's appt. on Friday with a spine specialist, she ordered more xrays (done Fri.), an MRI (scheduled for 11/10), as well as physical therapy for the next 4-6 weeks, and lidocaine pain patches. He tried a pain patch Friday night and it made him really nauseous, but then again I don't think he had eaten much all day. Please keep him in your prayers, for his pain to be relieved and for him to do his part to follow through with the program, i.e, physical therapy, etc...

The weather here is gorgeous.... finally fall- my favorite season of all! Fall breeze, fall colors, fall smells, fall foods, fall clothes...yea for Fall :)

Back Back Blog

Ok, I know it's been like forever since I blogged :( I have a confession to make~ I have basically kept the blog address so I can link quickly to the blogs I like to read and leave comments as desired. I will try to do better, I know I don't have the MOST boring life around, and some of you do actually check occasionally for updates. Well, I bet you're surprised today! !

Updates for the last couple of months:
August- moved Kendall up to Waco where he is at TSTC studying automotive technology, he is doing well in school and with the independent living and really likes it there. He has a steady girl, Staci, also from Katy, who attends college at the University of Mary-Hardin Baylor in Belton. After we moved him in his apartment we drove to Big Spring and spent time with Lauren's family. We are getting used to the empty nest syndrome, it's actually quite nice. A LOT quieter, a TON less laundry and a MUCH cleaner house :) We found a great Bed & Breakfast in Waco, close to his campus, the "Rope the Wind" Retreat- decorated very Texan and Western, an awesome place.

September- Labor Day at the lake with my family, lots of family birthdays to celebrate including my niece Emily's sweet 16 bash, a quick trip for Tim to SanAntonio, and Kendall made a quick trip home for a Dr. visit.

October-brought my birthday trip to Big Spring where I thoroughly enjoyed grandmotherhood and we caught up on the second season of "Lost", Tim had a trip to Gruene for a concert and a golf game the same weekend, and Tim's brother was in the hospital for a blood clot in his leg. Tracey and I went to a Ladies Table Top Dinner Tuesday night at a local church, it was beautiful and the speaker was very inspiring.

Coming up- in November the family will gather for Thanksgiving and I hope to be fully decorated for Christmas at that time. I have actually bought several Christmas presents already! Yea me.

Final notes: Check out Will, the sweetest grandbaby ever at pratherplace.blogspot.com

Praise God with me re: the miraculous recovery and progress of Andrea Luthringer (the link is to your right) Please pray for her complete recovery of her eyesight, she will have surgery on her left eye soon.

Lastly, Kendall and Staci are coming into town late tonight. Kendall has another Dr.'s appt. for his back tomorrow with a spine specialist. He was diagnosed with spondylolithesis in August and we are trying to avoid surgery until it is absolutely necessary, hopefully when he is an old man. He has had a lot of pain since late August with his back and it has limited the activities he can participate in dramatically. So, keep him in your prayers, too.

TTYL, <3 Terri

Nine days of Nana

We had our lovely daughter and precious grandson for NINE whole days. Will and Lauren left today- their flight was delayed from Houston - what else is new?? It can't be fun to be waiting for a flight with a fourteen month old who doesn't want to miss any action and therefore stays awake to people watch and flirt until his eyes are glazed. In the end though, she was just glad her flight wasn't cancelled, that's what happened last year.

We thoroughly enjoyed our week together, despite the wettest week in Houston for the whole year so far. And all Lauren really wanted to do was sun in the pool. She got to get in a few times and officially "sun" once.

Will learned new words this weeks: Wow, Cool, Toes, Roof-roof (as in what a dog "says"), Cold, and Cat. His favorite words remain to be Cow and Car, he looked for cows everyday out our windows. (We had cows across the street from our country guest house in Fredericksburg on our vacation a week ago). He did call all of our dogs Cows because they are much bigger than his little dogs at home. He tried desperately hard to say Kendall but it sounds more like "daddle"! He is SOOOO close to walking, but hasn't yet, he doesn't have the confidence to let go and take the step. I think he will by the time his other grandparents leave him after their visit at the end of July. They raised 5 boys, and Will is their #11 grandchild, they have more experience in teaching kids to walk. For us, he was still clinging to walls, furniture, etc... He is SO full of expression, I love watching his face as he reacts to new sounds and foods. Last week when I was waiting to see them both come from the gate to baggage claim I saw him looking at all the people with a blank face- just people watching at it's finest. I watched as he looked my way and his face just lit up as he recognized me. That melted my heart!!!!

Lauren and I had fun- we went to "The Devil wears Prada" and "Superman" two different nights after Will fell asleep. They were both very good! We had a family excursion to the lake for July 3rd and 4th and generally had a good time being together the rest of the week despite the rain. Will really enjoys the pool and jacuzzi, like his mama. They got in a lot of visiting with friends in the area, we shopped and ate great food.. Ahh. I know Lauren is happy to be at home with her honey and get a few days of normalcy before they leave for the last "church camp" of their summer next Sunday.

Other news: Tim started his new job with a major energy co. last Monday, here in Houston, and really likes it. He is working downtown again and taking Metro. Kendall has a JOB!!!! (Thank you Aunt Nelda!!!)He started working at my aunt and uncle's welding shop across town last week. We are so glad that he is getting the opportunity to be a working man!!He needed that experience of responsibility, a schedule, people depending on him, hard work and the value of a dollar. He has already lost 5 pounds and has put on major muscle mass in his arms; he comes home utterly exhausted. He is welding sign frames and will continue until he leaves for college at the end of August. It is really helping my aunt out, she is trying to bulk up supplies and has had a hard time keeping up with demand. Hopefully, Kendall will be able to help out occasionally during high demand periods and the winter break. I am off orientation in day surgery and am now 1/2 time day surgery and 1/2 time OR-wherever they need me. I have really enjoyed the new routine and working days and sleeping with my husband every night!

Seasons of our lives change and we are in a major one right now. With our new job responsibilities and about to send off our last child to college. This is a great time for new beginnings and to that end we have been looking for a church home where we can have a fresh start and grow beyond our comfort zones. We feel blessed by God in this endeavor and are at great peace.

Catch-up Tidbits

To catch you up on what's been going on in our lives.....Kendall's graduation party on May 27 was great..... good food and great friends & family came... about 60 of them!!! Thank goodness the weather was nice and we were able to have a lot of it outside by the pool. Lauren & Scott & Will came from Big Spring for the party, arriving just in time for the blessing and group introductions. The next day Will was introduced to the swimming pool and he LOVED it, check out the picture on Lauren's blog of the aqua sombrero, that cracked us all up! Kendall has been looking but has not found a summer job & that's looking less likely as we head into the last weeks of June. His first day of school at Texas State Technical College is August 28, so we will be moving him up there the Thursday or Friday prior. He has used some of his gift certificates from graduation for apartment necessities and on Sunday began purchasing tools that he is required to have (*Father's day- good tool sales!*) He & his buddies have really enjoyed their time together- they hang out here a LOT.... Later this morning we are leaving for a family retreat at Fredericksburg, in the Hill Country. Lauren & family will meet us there at a guest house for some good, family style R&R. Last weekend we made a short trip to San Antonio (as did Paul & Shirley) to celebrate Thelma's 80th birthday. We took her out to eat at a restaurant on the river (seated inside, in front of a big picture window), the Mariachi trio sang Happy Birthday to her and she had a huge piece of Tres Leches cake. We had a good and relaxing visit together. On other fronts, I am now working in Day Surgery at St. Luke's, the plan is to work 1/2 time in Day Surgery and 1/2 time in the OR, which I think will be great. It has been nice to be challenged to learn something new over the last few weeks as I have trained in Day Surgery. In the OR, I will still get a good variety of services/cases since I will be used wherever people call in sick (that happens EVERY day!). We have almost 50 OR's. between the Main OR (which includes general surgery, urology, neuro, orthopedics, Gyn, ENT, and plastic) and CVOR (cardiac surgery, transplant surgery-heart, kidney, lung & liver) and the medical towers-basically outpatient surgery of all kinds including pedi and eyes. Whew! But I really like the variety as I got used to the hodge podge of different services when I was on the night shift. I have really enjoyed the day shift and am back to sleeping normal again. With the prices of gas these days, it is nice to be able to take the Park & Ride bus again......

The Graduate

Here's a picture of my handsome son, who will be going to Texas State Technical College in the fall. We had a graduation celebration for him this weekend; many friends and family came to wish him well. Congratulations, Kendall! I love you!

A Man's World

Pretty funny post I stole re: why men are happy(ier)!

1.Your last name stays put.
2.The garage is all yours.
3.Wedding plans take care of themselves.
4.Chocolate is just another snack.
5.You can be President.
6.You can never be pregnant.
7.You can wear a white T-shirt to a water park.
8.You can wear NO shirt to a water park.
9.Car mechanics tell you the truth.
10.The world is your urinal.
11.You never have to drive to another gas station restroom because this one is just too icky.
12.You don’t have to stop and think of which way to turn a nut on a bolt.
13.Same work, more pay.
14.Wrinkles add character.
15.Wedding dress $5000. Tux rental-$100.
16.People never stare at your chest when you’re talking to them.
17.The occasional well-rendered belch is practically expected.
18.New shoes don’t cut, blister, or mangle your feet.
19.One mood all the time.
20.Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat.
21.You know stuff about tanks.
22.A five-day vacation requires only one suitcase.
23.You can open all your own jars.
24.You get extra credit for the slightest act of thoughtfulness.
25.If someone forgets to invite you, he or she can still be your friend.
26.Your underwear is $8.95 for a three-pack.
27.Three pairs of shoes are more than enough.
28.You almost never have strap problems in public.
29.You are unable to see wrinkles in your clothes.
30.Everything on your face stays its original color.
31.The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe decades.
32.You only have to shave your face and neck.
33.You can play with toys all your life.
34.Your belly usually hides your big hips.
35.One wallet and one pair of shoes - one color for all seasons.
36.You can wear shorts no matter how your legs look.
37.You can “do” your nails with a pocket knife.
38.You have freedom of choice concerning growing a mustache.
39.You can do Christmas shopping for 25 relatives on December 24 in 25 minutes.

No wonder men are happier. Life is unfair.

Easter with Will

We had a great weekend in San Antonio where we met up with Lauren, Scott & Will at my mother-in-laws place in the country. Will was so much fun.... he was ADHD with the tupperware all over the kitchen floor. During the course of the weekend, he managed to squeeze his fingers in two different cabinets, you know, where he gets his fingers caught and then presses on the cabinet door smashing them all the more, while he shrieks in pain. Ouchy, poor baby! We got to feed him a few times while mama and dada slept late, it's amazing how wide the kid opens his mouth in anticipation of the next bite. By the way, for the record he wasn't fond of a small piece of strawberry. He had the funniest puckered up face until he got it completely gone from his mouth. He was precious on Easter in his little Winnie Pooh plaid short romper, hunting his eggs in obvious places in the living room (he watched me hide the eggs). It is such a joy to watch Lauren & Scott with him, they are such loving parents, only seeking his best. Like our Father in Heaven wanting the best for us, sending his son to redeem us, in the real Easter story.

Washingtonian at <3 Heart

If I were in college, or young and single, I would live in Washington D.C. I LOVE that city! March 17-21 I was there for an OR nursing conference. Mostly educational, though I did take a test on March 18 to become a CNOR (more initials after my name)and crammed in all the sightseeing I possibly could. The city is great - so vibrant and metropolitan, it never shuts down. I became a master at riding the subway, even bought my own "SmartCard" to enter& exit more quickly. The highlights are as follows:

Of course, I picked a luxury hotel suite in Georgetown, Dupont Circle, close to the subway with a full kitchen (granite counters) etc., for my friend Candace and I to stay at. I will try to post a picture of 2 of my coworkers in the lobby of my hotel with a life-sized Marilyn Monroe statue with her skirt flipped up in back. It was too great a photo op. One begins to wonder where Washingtonians shop, as there are no grocery stores in the city; but there is a CVS on practically every corner and that's where we bought milk, bread, O.j., etc.... Later I found out most people do their shopping online from "safeway or Pea Pod" and have it delivered to their condo or house.

Ok, back to highlights. Dinner with Candace on the Potomac River, actually we wanted to eat at Sequoia, which is a really classy restaurant on the Potomac, but it was closed for a private party (yes, I did think about crashing!). Instead we ate at Tony & Joe's, next door to Sequoia, also on the Potomac. After dinner we walked up the riverbank and could see the Kennedy Center all lit up & pretty.

The next morning I got up early and caught a bus to Washington National Cathedral, which was amazing. I went to church there, very "high church" and heard a very good sermon, a lot of good readings, excellent soloists, and had communion. It was a holy experience. On the bus ride to WNC & back, you go down Embassy Row, where all of the foreign embassies are located, really beautiful big homes.

That night, I had dinner with a couple of coworkers at a (vendor)party at the Smithsonian Natural History museum. The desert spread was in the "gem" section of the museum where we saw the Hope Diamond (of course, with a 24/7 guard on duty and cameras galore), Napoleon's wife's tiara, and other jewels. It was a lot of fun....

The next night, 4 of us (me, Candace, 2 coworkers) took a cab to the Lincoln Memorial and walked to the White House, seeing the Vietnam Memorial, the reflecting pool, Washington Monument and WWII momument along the way. As soon as we got into good photo position for the White House, the lights went out (note: 11pm), so no pics, but we did chat with the Secret Service guy guarding the fence by the South Lawn. BTW: the buildings (monument type) in Washington are so big, that you think they are not far away-THEY ARE!!! Very deceiving. I wound up with blisters on my feet from walking.

The next day I was leaving, so that was my last chance to sightsee, I crammed in all the things I really wanted to do before I got to the airport at 2pm. First and foremost, was to go to the Supreme Court and hear them in session. That was the major highlight of my trip- I waited in line for 40 minutes or so, then was lucky enough to be alert when they asked for a "single" guest and didn't have to wait as long as I would have. They had us check our coat, lock our belongings in a locker, and go through a metal detector. I was first in line to enter the court for a 3-5 minute session, the doorwoman let me & my group stay a little longer than most. I got to hear pretty much all of the justices make a comment. Alito was on the end and kind of looking around more than the rest of the justices. Awesome experience. So Regal and Surreal.

Next was to the Library of Congress next door where I saw the Guttenburg Bible, Benjamin Franklin artifacts, and actual Civil war battle diagrams, and the most beautiful architecture there, quite awe-inspiring. When I left there it was SNOWING!!!!!! Just barely, but it lasted for 10-15 minutes or so. More subway to the Smithsonian American History where I spent a whole 30 minutes; foremost, I wanted to see the First Ladies' Dresses and their official china, so I made a bee-line to the Presidential section and saw those, and Jackie Kennedy pearls and Clinton's saxophone. It is an amazing place. Then to the hotel to pack & fly home.

The cherry trees were just beginning to blossom, I'll try to post a pic of Candace and I outside our hotel by a cherry tree. The people there are so friendly- I guess because it is a melting pot of a city. It is so neat that every building is an important place, FBI, Homeland Security, GWU, Watergate, etc... all right there together.

A most enjoyable trip ~ if you have never been to DC, I highly recommend it!

Too Boring to Blog

Sorry guys, I know I am way too boring to blog. But, it's fun occasionally to talk to myself in front of people. I do tend to laugh at myself a lot, too. Anywho, BIGGEST news around here is that Kendall passed all parts of his GED on his first try. We are so incredibly proud of him!! He is officially off to Texas State Technical College in Waco this coming fall to study automotive technology. We visited the campus last April and it is really nice and seems like it will be a good fit for him. Bonus for him: Waco has lakes close by to fish in! The boy loves to fish. He & some of his friends went to Galveston Bay the Tuesday of Spring Break to fish. They had a great time, with pictures of the sunrise and the sunset to show their completed day on the bay. He will have his senior pictures made next Tuesday and we are planning a graduation celebration in early May.

I'm sure everyone who reads my blog reads Lauren's blog too, but just in case - be sure to check out the sweetest pictures of our #1 grandson on her blog "Life and Laughter" and http://www.PratherPlace.blogspot.com. He is SUCH a sweetheart!

the Name Game

This was kind of fun, I took it straight from Annalee (see links). I know at least Lauren will get a kick out of this (any reference to Star Wars).

1. YOUR ROCK STAR NAME: (first pet and current street name)Trixie Earl of Dunmore

2. YOUR MOVIE STAR NAME: (grandmother's maiden name on your mother's side, your favorite candy) Ramsey Heath

3. YOUR "FLY GIRL/GUY" NAME: (first initial of last name, first two or three letters of your first name)
R. Te

4. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite animal, name of high school) Otter Eisenhower

5. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, city where you were born) Lynn Houston

6. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (first 3 letters of your last name, last 3 letters of mother's maiden name, first 3 letters of your pet's name) Reegragor

7. JEDI NAME: (middle name spelled backwards, your father's middle name spelled backwards)Nnyl Enegue

Marching On !

Time is Marching on. I can't believe that it is already March. One fourth of this year is almost gone and what do I have to show for it? I've been with Will three times since January 1. I've put money in the bank. I've slept alot. What else have I done? Have I encouraged anyone's Christian walk? Have I walked beside a friend in need? Have I drawn closer to him? God, help me use this time, this very moment, to re-evaluate what I am doing with my time.

Tagged!

Four jobs you have had in your life:
1. Piano teacher to adolescents
2. Checker/Courtesy Booth operator/Accounts payable/receivable/payroll clerk-Randall's Food Markets
3. Stay at home mom + in home child-care provider
4. Registered Nurse- Cardiology & Surgery

Four movies you would watch over and over:
1. The Parent Trap (the 60's version with Hayley Mills)
2. Romancing the Stone
3. Adventures in Babysitting
4. Back to the Future (1)

Four places you have lived:
1. Houston, TX
2. Katy, TX

Four TV shows you love to watch:
1. American Idol
2. Big Brother
3. Survivor
4. Trading Spaces

Four places you have been on vacation:
1. Destin, Florida
2. Big Bend, TX
3. San Diego, CA
4. New Orleans, LA

Four websites I visit daily:
1. my blog- www.kty-reeds.blogspot.com
2. Lauren's blogs
3. AOL- to check email
4. all the blogs listed under "blogs I read"

Four of my favorite foods:
1. sour cream enchiladas
2. chocolate
3. my mom's sweet potato casserole
4. my late father-in-law's mashed potatoes

Four places I would rather be right now:
1. in my "favorite place" (my bed)
2. on the beach or in our pool
3. holding Will
4. playing with Lauren's hair

Four friends I am tagging that I think will respond:
If you are reading this and haven't been tagged- YOU ARE TAGGED!

Weekend Recap

After a so-so busy week at work in the operating room and while I am still thinking about changing jobs within the hospital, Tim got the go-ahead (he passed the criminal background and pee-in-the cup tests) to resign his current job and begin a position with a new company on March 13. When I woke up Friday (I worked Thursday night), he was at the Katy Mills Mall looking at the men's business casual clothes. So, I had him come home & get me so I could shop with him :) We went to Memorial City mall, it took us 45 minutes on I-10 to get there !@#%$ (How can that be a link?) We went to Foley's and they had some awesome sales. But my husband had stated he was "only looking, not buying or even trying on", and by George he didn't. Much as I tried to encourage him! Then we walked the mall which was fun because they have totally redone it and it is REALLY nice. Lauren, the food court bathroom area has special "nursing rooms" which of course, I peeked in, so I could tell you about them. They have a rocking chair, a built in changing area and a sink, very nice. I knew you would be impressed and it would give you another reason to miss Houston :) By then Tim was starving, so we went to Guadaljuara's, our favorite mexican restaurant on this side of town. I tried the special which was Mahi Mahi with crab meat and it was DEVINE!!! I have never tried fish at the mexican restaurant before. We topped it off with a mexican "volcano" which is a huge scoop of cinnamon ice cream on a desert tortilla thing with whip cream and brownie slices and drizzled chocolate. DECADENT. -------------------------------------Kendall was at Soul Link at Bammel Rd. CoC all weekend- they had special guest speakers and music groups and it is one of his "must go to" events of the year. BTW: he is doing well after his surgery, he has a check-up with the oral surgeon today. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Saturday night we had 5 other couples over for a dubs party. We had more yummy food, Greg brought his famous blackberry cobbler with Blue Bell ice cream and we had great fun playing cards. I don't know how people can count cards, that is just beyond my memory's capabilities. I had bought leftover Valentine party favors for gifts for the couples. Each couple opened one gift. The gifties included a cupcake candle, a pkg of red & white stationary, a bag of cinnamon candies, a Valentine cup, a pair of Love dice, and a set of red plastic handcuffs. It was a hoot, the girls of each couple traded first and then the guys traded (in reverse score order, the couple with the highest score each got the last trade). -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------We had a good lesson Sunday from Phil, and Pat was back as our worship leader. He had all of the kids come to the front before "Sonshine Celebration" and sit with him and sing a song, it was sooo sweet! There was one little boy who went up on the stage and danced through the whole song, I thought it quite Funny :) (his mom might not have). That's all I have to ramble about for now......

Nana x 2

OK, alright, I was going to wait until I at least had one more comment before I posted again, but oh well, who cares. I'll post anyway, even if noone is reading it. It gives me something to do when work is slow. So, here goes the new post.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------How exciting- I got to spend time with my grandson Will and my precious daughter two weekends in a row!! Feb. 10-14 I was with Lauren & Scott in Big Spring. I'll save you the details of my 4 hours delayed flight, but I met some really nice people while waiting in the Houston airport. It's amazing the sense of community you can form with others while waiting. I arrived at Lauren's around 1 AM Saturday morning. Then, we drove to Lubbock for follies on Saturday and had a great time on campus. It was great being on the LCU campus again, they have made some really nice improvements i.e, the mall, the Moody auditorium and the coffee bar next to the library. Follies was a great show, the hosts and hostesses were really good this year. We went to the afternoon show, Will was very amused with the colors and the costumes. He enjoyed Kappas show the best, I know because he talked (made his consonant sounds) during it. We found out later from blogland that Kappa had won first in the girls division. Wahoo!! We had lunch with a bunch of Scott & Lauren's Kyodai/LOA friends. Then this weekend (Feb 17-19) Lauren & Will flew to Houston as my sweet brother Roy gave us a free airline ticket. Tim & Kendall really enjoyed getting to see Will; he changes so much so quickly. Kendall had his (4) wisdom teeth out on Friday so he kind of layed low all weekend, stayed wrapped up with ice packs and doped up on pain medicine as much as possible. He is doing much better and went back to preschool today (he is a teacher/helper for the older 4's at our church preschool). We mailed his application to TSTC in Waco this week and he takes the GED this Thursday and Friday, so say a prayer for him :)

A fresh new look at 24

So, how do you like the new blog template? I think it is refreshing with clean lines. I don't know why the number 24 is at the top, and have tried to figure out what all of the pictures on the header are of. Best I can tell, is a circuit board, an empty street and a sprig of leaves & berries. So this header is a great representation/symbolism of us. Refreshing clean lines=contemporary Christians, circuit board = communicating across the blogsphere, empty street= our urban environment and/or writing this blog for ourselves, irregardless if anyone else will ever read it, nature scene= colorful opportunities that touch our lives and/or being directed back to the one it's all about. As for the number "24" for the purpose of this blog the 24 will represent that we are HIS 24/7 in whatever we choose to do with that time. We just need to be mindful that is a finite amount of time for us to do according to his purpose for us. Other thoughts on 24?

Follies/Stream, a big weekend

What a beautiful day :) I'm enjoying reading new blogs- if I can ever figure out how to share links with you I will introduce you to some of my favorite new reads. I'm so excited that I get to see my adorable grandson this weekend. My plane lands in Midland 7:30ish and I will be riding in the church van with Lauren & Scott, Leland & Harmony & kids to Master Follies in Lubbock. I have really missed visiting LCU since the kids graduated, have missed being on the campus, being around the college kids and the excitement that is Follies. Hopefully, Will & Raylee will be quiet enough that I can see at least some of the show; I am the designated Nana to take either of them out if they are misbehavin'. It is also the weekend of Stream in the Desert. Maybe I can sneak away at least to the Sunday morning service at Golf Course Rd. A lot of our friends are making the trek for Stream; it is such an oasis~I do hope to get in a little drink from the well while I'm that close to it.

Mrs. Reed goes to Washington :)

How exciting!!!!! I found out today that I received the OK (and sponsorship, re: $$) to go to a national nursing convention in Washington D.C. in March for three full days. I have only been to Washington once, for another nursing convention - urology, and felt right at home in that city. I love the historical atmosphere, everywhere you look is a monument or nationally important building. Such history. It was also the first time I rode a subway, one of the stops was "Foggy Bottom", that was hysterical. I got a picture of my nursing friend and I by the sign and also by the mounument to Nurses by the Vietnam wall. Anyway, now I get to plan to do on THIS trip and have fun anticipating!

Techie Grandparents in TX

Trying to stay current in the times; though we do realize that we are mundane (though we of course, quite enjoy our home, our family, our simple quiet lives).