its been a week!!!

Well, a summary:

mmm...Monday, wasn't so well, I just can't eat red meat these days, the effect is the same as a hangover...not a good story.

Tuesday, slower day, as recovering.

Wednesday, Karen bought sick baby to visit, and we ended up in hospital for the night with a severe case of asthma. He was NOT a happy camper, I sat with him for quite a few hours during the night, as Karen was exhausted from the night before

Thursday, Anne and Lizzie arrived from Adelaide. Spent the evening in hospital with baby, as Karen had a good sleep.

Friday. run around day.

Sat: have few photos from the group at the cafe I work at with Nadia and Pete. Drove around most of day, delivering everyone everywhere, Peter to football, Rick to basketball, Karen's car to hospital. Seth got out today. etc....

Sunday, had breakfast with friend of Steven and Peter's named Lauren, Ginny and Anne. Had quite an interesting "chat" with Lauren's mother also when she came to collect her. Ended up having to go with Steven to b.ball. Not the best game, the other team were very rough, on the verge of a fight the whole game.

My Weekend.

I work on Saturday mornings for Nadia and Peter at one of their cafe's which hosts morning tea for a bikie gang....a tame one for over 40s. Most of them are business owners, doctors, and well to do types, who are living their dreams now...their name is Ulyses and their motto is "grow old disgracefully" I am on the counter taking orders, and basically being helpful and friendly. I have come to know most of them, and had very deep conversations with a few....I enjoy it, as it is totally out of my world. It was a interesting morning as, Ginny who works for Centrelink...the govt organisation, which everyone is connected to in some way or another, informed me that they had a meeting about the "Smart Card" which will be introduced next year. Though, no-one is aware of this. SO anyway, we had a major discussion about this...and the chip.....etc.....and I signed someone up for an Activated Subscription.

Caught up with Nadia, for lunch. She organised pizza for us all for dinner. Spent some time with Steven Peter, James, 2 girls who I forgot their names and 2 more boys from school...Sam and Ben. I actually was trying to be scary so they would all go, but they told me I made their night by sitting with them and chatting. Can't win. HA ha

Sunday, Ginny came with me and we visited mum. We then emptied the rest of the house on Lake Macquarie, and Jezza came with Dan in the truck and took it home for us. Gin and I had a drink at the Worker's club with Tracey and son David.

So...its Monday morning...boys are finally back at school after 3 weeks off, and I am the only one here to do JJT...cleaning....fun! At least its quiet and I can play MY music.

biz...

Yep, its been busy. Went with Sara to bulk shop and all, for their new house. Home cooked dinner and went out to dinner with Joy (of Paul, who is in Qld with his mom who is ill) at the restaurant where Renee works....she really spoilt us. It was good to catch up with Joy...something special, we all need to do stuff like that, away from the "norm". We picked up Jeremy and delivered him safely home....happy to help.

Today, I seemed to spend in the car, driving. Registered the car as well, saw my wonderful new mechanic friend...Dinesh, who is so sweet, really takes care of me, and doesn't charge, unless its something major. Caught up with a few folk, whilst driving. I use my headset, to redeem the time. Also took Peter to football training, picked up Steven from work and collected the bread. Yep, it'd say busy.. Oops forgot, had a coffee with Nadia and her new friend Basma.

So...its all good, and I thank God, I haven't had any viruses or flues....especially being so close to Rick and all. So different from this time last year. I am SO thankful!!! Its just huge.

still spots

Poor Rick, he is absolutely covered. We have been to the doctors twice, and then the hospital to discover he has a virus, but his immune system has gone beserk...thus the rash. Its like an allergic reaction to the virus. Boy! it was my quickest ever visit to the hospital emergency department. Walk in with a child covered in spots...(like Rick), and tell them the doctor sent you, clutching results from blood tests...I tell you....you get action! Anyway, a very thorough Canadian doctor knew her stuff, and we were out of there within 15 minutes.

Other than that, I have been a happy little housewife, just cleaning the stuff and feeding the gang.

And...its been very cold.

wow

If you are willing to pass these tests of shepherding and bearing the burdens of others, these tests of standing strong in the face of discouragement and frustration, these tests of love and giving and sharing and putting your own personal desires aside to love another, these tests of standing up to peer pressure and worldliness, these tests of willingness and yieldedness and utter obedience to My will—if you are willing to pass all these tests, you will be ready to fulfill all I have prepared for you. For through these trials and tribulations, tests and breakings, you, My special anointed ones, are able to grow into the ministry I have set before you.

Fear not the testings, for they are to make you stronger. With each test and trial there is a victory. It is My promise and My plan, that the power of God may be manifested in you. (FJWL 2:407)

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Back again

I published all the photos, but couldn't work out how to write a blurb....ha! Not that I have much to write about. Rick is covered in spots...itchy ones, that he is agonising over beside me. The doctor informed me it is only a viral rash, as he has no fever, and isn't sick....just has this rash all over his limbs. I am going to try and give him a bath in oats and coat him in calamine before bed. He is putting tea tree on at the moment. Stinky stuff. We are trying everything.

I wiped out yesterday, spent day dying in bed. No more said...THank God I am over it today, and will watch myself a little better.

So have been taking it a little easier today, we are having a big roast for dinner tonight, so I need to go.....until then....

some photos

Daniel and Seth, I like this photo
Karen Nathan , Seth , Nathan's brother and friend at christening
Adam and Seth at Seth's christening
We caught up with some all time wonderful friends...Jo & Rose Really a special touch to our holiday.
this is a photo of Charity and I on Gold Coast on our "holiday"...thanks to my kids and Charity's son James, who all put in for it as a Mother's Day gift. Such a treat, we are so loved....

I FOUND MY CAMERA!!!!!

This is a photo of the birthday boy....Peter, just turned 16. It was not a quick process--getting this photo on here, nearly fell asleep, waiting.

Good news....I found my camera (where I left it) FYI, in the pocket of my computer bag. Knew it had to be somewhere. That is why I didn't stress so much. Pray I find the saphire from my ring now.

Took me awhile to remember what I did yesterday...not good huh...now you know why I wanted to blog...as I really just do forget what all I get up to.

I did business yesterday...phone stuff and Centrelink. Lots of paper work to be done with Peter turning 16years. So, I tackled that. Also visited my naturopath, which was encouraging, I am in such a better place physically than I was this time last year...thanks be to God!!! The naturopath just gave me stuff to help....naturally!! Ha ha, can you tell I am tired?

Today, I cleaned my bedroom....that deserves a mention, as it is monumental!!! Thus, the found camera. Also, Karen and I visited my mother. Emotional...she is mum. The nursing home cant understand why she is still alive, and told me she never complains and is always smiling. One nurse said that she told her that my dad was sitting on the end of her bed. That is one lady who IS going to a big reward....she walked the walk.....I love you mum, only good things ahead for you!

Kaz and I then met up with my sister and her youngest daughter for a beautiful lunch overlooking Lake Macquarie. I am totally spoiled, it was a beautiful day. Hard to go home and get into cooking for everyone, when I had such a yummy lunch. Won't tell you what I did. I am laughing.

Anyway, that IS funny.

Just a quickie

Pray for me please....I have been losing things of late....not good. I am totally over it now. I went to take Peter to get his Learner's permit and could not find his original birth certificate, so had to apply for another, which was no small thing!!! Big change of plans, found myself out photocopying 3 forms of ID....mine, and then going to the police station to get it signed, then to post it all off....no Learner's for Peter today!

Jo came with me to collect Steven from train station. He spent 2 days training b.ball for Nationals, and got to meet with the Manly football team (Peter's favourite), as they were training at the same school sports facility. He also met the captain of the King's team (one of Australia's b.ball teams) (he told me his name, but I forgot) This guy became a Christian, and was with the team sharing his testimony. Steven's team is the NSW CHRISTIAN school team, so he got to have prayer and devotions over the two days with his training. It was good for him to get this input, Lord is so faithful.

I love spending time with Jo, she is just nice to hang with. I think we both need each other at the moment, well, she makes me feel needed, and we all like to feel needed huh. Does that make sense?

Photo of 2 of my favourite Virgos....grandson, Seth and Steven

Photos???

Well, photos are no quick thing!!! This is some of the members of our little home, minus 4 boys, Tim, Steven and Peter and Roberto. It was Virginia's b.day evening...fun!

I am on Sara's computer doing all this. I will have to work it out on my computer, as they have now moved into their own home. I went over there today with Sara, and it is very nice....gets the "tick" of approval from me... a good standard, I could live in it.

Sara and I went to the airport this morning to see Michelle, Steph and lil Alex off to Taiwan. They will be missed by all. It was great to have them stay with us. We then drove Steven to the other side of the city, as he has 2 days of training with the state basketball team in preparation for the National championships in Perth in August. He will have to be a good boy, as he is being billetted with a CHristian family for the night. Good! Ha!

We then swung by Ikea...that was an experience! Lots of interesting stuff....housey stuff. We picked up some stuff for her new house, and I got some salt shakers....finally. I dont do well with salt shakers, they don;t seem to survive here. Meanwhile, it just bucketed down today. We have had so much rain!

THen visited their new home, and had lunch with Renee. and I am now here huddled in my room, heater on, trying to thaw out. I need to go, get dinner ready, Jo is in kitchen on her computer....its an incentive to move.

will get back to you......

Mmm....

Sorry still no photos, have some, but getting them onto here will be a real learning curve, don't know if it is going to happen tonight.

Feel like everyone wanted a part of me today. Had lots on my plate, just doesn't seem to be enough hours in the day. Karen came for a visit with the baby,(Seth) would have loved to spend more time with them, but may go to theirs next week (she lives an hour away) to do that.

Lots of changes happening in our little home....we have been 16 ppl. Issy, left this morning back to Qld, and Tim and Sara signed a lease for their own home today. That means 4 leaving, as Roberto will be going to live with them, and our guests Michell and Steph and bub return to Taiwan on Monday. It will be quiet for awhile...Ha! That leaves 5 boys and 3 girls.

Anyway, bit blah this evening. May check out the photo situation abit....till then....

The search for the camera...

Hmmm....I like the idea of journals.

Today? Was a massive clean up of my room, and closet, which only really happens when I lose something. I think the last time I did it was when I was searching for photos for Jaz's funeral thingy. (Never did find the ones I was looking for, though probably, one day, when perusing through one of my girl's albums I will come across them...I am sure) Anyway, never did find my camera. And it had some great photos on it that I wanted to download, but haven't been able to.

So, today, I didn't really do much except store up blessings in Heaven by being the "servant of all". It was bathroom day, and we have 3 and one extra WC. Usual washing and cooking and dishes. Plus the job I never get around to ...my room. But, it is done!

In the evening I went out for dinner with Renee, Ginny, Daniel, Peggy (a friend) and Issy. It is Ginny's b.day, and Issy is leaving us to return to her boyfriend in Qld. I do hope it goes well for them. And I pray that this year is a special one for Virginia. She is such a love. And thank you Renee for taking us out to dinner, you are the best. I also have girls!!! and they are great!

I took photos on Sara's camera so I hope to post them as soon as I work it all out. This is not an empty promise!

Better get to bed, am taking Issy to airport at 5.15am. Wont miss this plane. (when Charity and I went on our holiday...we actually missed the plane...can you believe it!!! )

Read, Why Shepherding Pt1....and its great!

4th July, 2007 (Wednesday)

Well, I am attempting to learn about this site...in the midst of cooking dinner. Jo, is over from next door, and she is my teacher. No photos yet, for a few reasons....I can't find my camera, is probably the main one, and also I don't know how to make my photos smaller, but Zeth, my most favourite patient teacher and deliverer of all computer problems assures me he will give me a program to do it....great....wonder if it will do it all for me...Ha! (He is great!!!)

Well, Jo is having another boy. She was sitting in the counter of my kitchen as Steven, nearly 18 years enters, gives me a big hug, and proceeds to tell us how wonderful he is!!! Boy, have I come along way...I just ignore it all these days....sure Steve. I major in boys. BIg ones at that. I can understand her disappointment. I felt the same way when I discovered Rick was a boy, but where would I be without him now, he has been such a blessing to me. Boys, one day we will discuss that topic!!!

Anyway, Jo has such cute kids, doesn't matter that it is to be another boy.

Today...bizi. Housework. (as usual) Few phone calls to loved ones, sheep and family. Went to the pool with Renee for get out, took Rick and Chris (his friend from school)and met up with most of the other Jett boys in area there. Had wonderful fellowship with all girls in kitchen as I prepared dinner....Jo, Michelle, Sara, Ginny and Isabelle...oops and not to forget Anastasia. I love these times....Thank you...Jesus!

I really like spider solitaire...just discovered it. Read Get up and get over it RD.

THE BEGINNING....

I have pondered and contemplated doing a blog for awhile now, as I have had the time in the evenings of late to do so. I think the main reason I have finally decided to go ahead is so I can have sort of a diary myself of what I am up to these days....as they roll by so quickly, and I often wonder what I am doing with my time.

So.....let's us begin.

Today is Peter's birthday, he is 16. Alan of Jo and Shane, Ezra of Gabe and Honey, Lulu of Merissa are a few others that share this day. I helped him get a Les Paul electric guitar, he will be paying back for awhile. He told Steve, its the BEST birthday ever. He really likes that guitar. He has a band, and you never know where it all may end up. If figure he is a good investment. I went with Steve and Peter to the restaurant where Renee works and we all had a great lunch together. It was good!

Had a mini tea party on the balcony with Michele, as it was the warmest winter day ....EVER!!! and it truly was glorious!

AND!!! get this, I also went to the Haven (Chris and Charity's home) for dinner with Zeth Serena, Anaik and Mike. WOW huh

Besides all of the excitement, I did a few loads of washing, cooked dinner for all the guys, did numerous dishes, and did business with Medibank and Centrelink.