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What a whirlwind the past few weeks have been! I started NTL classes in Bentonville on June 7th. I had to go Monday-Thursday for two weeks. Then, last week I went to Bentonville on Monday and Tuesday and then drove to Little Rock Tuesday night. I had class Wednesday and Thursday and got to go home Thursday night. Friday morning I met Fran and we headed to Kansas City for our spa weekend. Friday we spent 6 hours at the Spa Tuscano. It is the most amazing spa! Saturday we went shopping. I found some great deals. Saturday night we saw Michael Buble in concert. (why I titled my post Home) He was AMAZING! I love his voice and his humor. I laughed so hard. He is a must see! I didn't want the night to end. Sunday we woke up early and headed home. My nephew, Ty, had his birthday party at Chuck E Cheese yesterday. So, I got to spend a few hours with the girls. We left the party early so I could go home and pack for Little Rock again. I drove back to Little Rock lastnight. I have class Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this week. I will be home Wednesday night after class. I can't wait. I will spend Thursday getting ready for vacation. We leave Friday for Tybee Island! I am so ready to spend some time with Luke and the girls. Luke and I will be coming home a day early to fly to Jamaica. We decided to go to Jamaica to celebrate graduating from college. It will be some much needed alone time!

I would like to say "Happy Birthday" to my nephew Ty. I can't believe he is 5! I would also like to ask for some more prayers for my grandpa. He is not recovering as quickly as we would like. They spent the afternoon and most of the night in the ER. He is still hurting from the hernia surgery and having some heart issues. Hopefully they will get his medication regulated soon. Thanks for all of the prayers.

My next post will be from Tybee Island, Georgia! WOO HOO

Happy Father's Day!

Luke-

We are so blessed to have you in our lives. You are such a terrific father. I know I don't tell you that enough. Kinnison and Kimber love you so much. They always ask where you are and when you will be home. They can't wait to spend time with you. I couldn't ask for a better Daddy for my girls. Thank you for everything you do for us! We love you!

Happy Father's Day to my dad. He is hard working, smart and generous. And, he can fix anything. I can't imagine my life without him.

Happy Father's Day to all the dad's out there!

Rambling...

Where do I start?

Meme is doing well. She says she is feeling good. Hopefully the surgery fixed her up. Please pray that she recovers quickly.

Grandpa had surgery yesterday. He had hernia surgery years ago and they think that the screen was rubbing a nerve. So, they clipped that nerve. He is still in a lot of pain. Hopefully that will end soon. Now we need to regulate the leaking heart valve, figure out why his numbers were off on his bloodwork (prostate) and figure out why he is having a hard time opening his mouth. Please say a prayer that we get all of these issues addressed and grandpa will start feeling better soon.

I have been attending NTL class in Bentonville everyday. It makes my days go by slowly. I am still unemployed. I REALLY need a job. Please keep praying.

I am sure you remember me posting about Hannah Grace Crumby. Her dad is in my NTL class. I think about them and pray for them often. I still sob when I think about what they have been through and what that poor baby girl had to endure. I know that people experience tragedy and loss every day. And, my heart breaks for those people. I think this story has stuck with me because Hannah reminds me so much of Kinnison. I don't understand how people don't believe in God. Watch this video. She had so much faith and love in her heart. She had so much strength. Her story motivated Luke and I to donate Christmas gifts to Arkansas Children's Hospital and to donate a portion of Luke's check to St. Jude's. Hannah's mother, Kimberly, posted on their CaringBridge page, "I have learned that childhood cancers take more lives than many of the other diseases we hear a lot about, but only 3% of cancer funding goes to childhood cancers." This makes me so sad. My children are my life. I can't imagine going through what the Crumby family has gone through. We should be investing everything we have into children's cancer research. Please find a way to donate this year. You can donate money. You can donate your hair. You can donate bone marrow. You can donate toys. You can donate your time. There are many ways that you can change the life of a child.

Please say a prayer for James, Kimberly and Caleb Crumby.

Thank you!

Update.

Meme did wonderfully during and after her surgery. She is a tough lady. Hopefully she will start feeling better soon! Grandpa has surgery next week. We are praying they figure out what is causing him pain and fix it!

As always, thank you for the prayers.

Prayer Request.

AGAIN! We have had a hectic year. Sorry! Meme is having surgery tomorrow. I am very sad that I won't be able to go with her. I am starting my NTL class tomorrow and they won't let you miss for anything. Please say a prayer that the surgery goes well and she has a quick recovery.

I am still job searching....keep your fingers crossed I find something soon!