Ohhh, this is where the title thing goes....

It's another day in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Sunday morning of the Memorial Day weekend. It is challenging to stay busy on Sunday mornings before 1:00 church, without getting lost in some activity and thereby being late for church.

Yesterday, I went to Folk Life with my friend Tony. We had fun. I was tempted to go back to Folk Life today, but I won't do that. It is important for me to be in church. I might miss something important. **smile** I will probably go back to Folk Life tomorrow after attending a barbecue with friends. (Wow that sounds a little like a social life!).

I am still trying to figure out this new layout thing. I don't think I like it very much.

I found out that potassium is a very important element to have in our bodies, and when we don't have enough, it can be a very serious thing. Mainly because it's bad for our kidneys and it can cause pain in varioius and sundry parts of the body. It seems that if this condition goes on long enough it could be life threatening. (Who knew?) Then if we have a very good doctor, that doctor will prescribe amazingly large supplement tablets, to be taken four at a time, with food (not much room for the food after 4 large tablets).

I found out that potatoes can be a good source of potassium, so I whipped up a small serving of fried potatoes and onions, with potatoes and onion from the Farmer's Market. I don't eat fried potatoes very often because the health gurus have ruined the pleasure for me. No, actually, I am trying to make healthier food choices these days, so that means rare occasions of eating things like fried potatoes & onions. But I said all that to justify fixing some mighty fine potatoes and onions for myself this morning. I also sliced a nice navel orange, which also is a good source of potassium. And of course, I had a banana. I wonder if one can have a potassium overdose. Better check with the doctor.

A whole year?? Are you sure?

Well, well, well, exactly how long has it been since I last wrote? I know it's been an awfully long time, maybe a year. I will have to check. I was clearing out emails from my old aol account, and I came across a message that said something to the effect that this was my last chance to retrieve my blog. Now I know I haven't been consistent--heck, I will even admit I've been neglectful--but is that any reason to hijack my blog(s). Yes that's blogs. I have a short one I kept when I visited the Skeen family in New Zealand.

It appears that there are some new features so I had better go check them out. I'm sure I'll be back, hopefully sooner than this last time!

Where does the time go?

Has it really been two months since I last wrote? I guess so. The ol' blog doesn't lie. I have been incredibly busy but it's all been "normal" stuff (whatever that means)

Christmas is 2 weeks away. Less. I love the Lord. I give thanks for His birth. And His life. And his great sacrifice, the Atonement.

I am learning to not follow through on gut reactions when things happen, or when people say things to me that I'm not sure I want to hear or know. Life is what it is. You just keep putting one foot in front of the other, and say your prayers, try to wait for the answer, and move on.

I have some concerns about the near future, but again there is not much I can do but pray and love the ones I love so much.

Almost a private diary

Well, this is ok. Facebook has taken over and left blogs in their dust. I am not so good with Facebook. So I can use this blog as a sort of journal. I don't think anyone reads my blog anymore.

My Jenna is soldiering through chemo and radiation to provide more protection after having surgery to remove cancer. The doctors are pretty sure they got all the cancer, But to give Jenna the best possible shot at beating this cancer, they have recommended an aggressive combination of chemo and radiation at the same time. I got to sit with her yesterday while she was getting a 4 hour dose of chemo. I am trying really hard to not be a "helicopter mom" and give Jen the space she needs to do this treatment in her own way. I want to tell the doctors what to do. I want to do something--anything--to make her all right. She is so brave and determined. I am so proud of this strong woman who is my daughter. She is my hero.

I hate being so far away. And really I am not far. It is a 4 hour drive (younger faster drivers make it in less time) and I just made it and stayed the weekend with Jenna & her family. The naughty pugs love me and little Lola.

I have to read my scriptures and get to bed. I am really tired these days. I might be thinking too much. **smile**

in shock

WHAT???? lds.org is down for maintainence? How can that be? Whatever will I do until it's back up?

Nobody told me.....

life was fair.......

don't you hate it when

You realize you are really pretty much powerless, and the only thing you can control is yourself and your attitude and maybe the remote to the tv?

I was just wondering if I'm the only one. Probably.