Cry on My shoulder-Overflow

this song has helped me a lot during these past few months, when I'm feeling alone, or like I can't do enough. You can hear the song here



You say you're falling apart, reached the end of the line. Just looking for your place in an ordinary life. No one calls you friend, no one even knows your name!

You just want to feel loved instead of all the pain. You no longer have to say "No one's listening anyway."

Come here and cry on my shoulder, I'll hold you 'til it's over. I'll rescue you tonight! Let My arms be your shelter, your hiding place forever. I'll love you more than life.

You're wearing a frown, given up on hope. My heart is reaching out more then you will ever know. Is your burden too much? Is it more then you can bear? I'll help carry the load if you're willing to share. You no longer have to say "No one's listening anyway."

Come here and cry on my shoulder, I'll hold you 'til it's over. I'll rescue you tonight! Let My arms be your shelter, your hiding place forever. I'll love you more than life.

You have had some hard times, had thorns placed in your side, I know about what you've been going through; tears of pain are falling down. It hurts so bad, you're crying out, your problems won't last forever. Let Me put you back together!

Come here and cry on my shoulder, I'll hold you 'til it's over. I'll rescue you tonight! Let My arms be your shelter, your hiding place forever. I'll love you!

school days!

The first day of school! Alexis poses for the obligitory "Morning of" picture

I had a few forms to fill out so I sat with Alexis while she had breakfast with the big kids

She walked off like it was no big deal to line up outside, without mom!! I'm so proud of my big girl!

The weekend

This was a rough weekend.

My friend Bud flew up from Tampa to collect the rest of his things from his roommates apartment and either store them or ship them to his NEW apartment there. We went out to Dennys on Friday night and did the crossword, like we had never stopped. Saturday the group was at Migs for a bbq, saturday night we hit plums for food, pool and spending time together. Sunday morning Bud flew back to florida and I pouted about it. I don't like it when people I'm close to go away.

Sunday was not too bad. We went to church and pretty much lazed around the rest of the day. Monday, the first birthday for Karen since she passed away. We went to Joe and Mona's for a birthday party for Frankie the dog. Catie got that idea since her mom wasn't there to celebrate, we should make September 3rd Frankie's birthday so we can have a party and not be sad.

I have never seen a dog actually get excited about new clothes but she was jumping all over!

Her tail started going nuts when Catie got that dress on her!

Catie and Cat made and decorated a rice krispies treat cake, complete with 21 candles.Frankie enjoyed every bite.

After Frankies party, we went down to Karens grave to visit.

Alexis and Catie set up candles in front of Karens headstone

Mona lit them up...

Alexis and Catie blew them out.

They gave all the plants a drink

I placed the yellow rose for Joe, since he was unable to join us.

I have been realizing that I haven't been dealing with my own grief at all, concentrating on making sure everyone else is ok. i've joined a support group at church that starts in october because I really don't have any coping skills. When my grandparents died it wasn't a big suprise and they were both in their 70's...you know it's going to happen. this...not so good. I don't want to be alone in silence, or just sit idle...i need to keep busy to stay ok, and i know that's not a healthy way to handle grief. we'll see how my new group goes :)

Remembering Karen

Alexis asked me for some pictures of Auntie Karen to put on her wall, so I made these:

Fun in the sun!

We love eating outside :)
Daniel loves getting water everywhere except his mouth haha

Later that night, at the Blue Gill Grill, Andrea was our own paparazzi

Bud racks up for some pool

Finally got Justin to sit still and (sorta) smile for the camera....This one suits him much better though haha

We all had a great time at Plums :)

Wiggly Party!

The kids, my mom and I had a GREAT time at The Wiggles!! We managed to keep where we actually were a secret until we were in the parking lot and going to walk into the building. Here is Alexis' face when I told her who we were there to see!

We had a beautiful rose to give to Dorothy the dinosaur, who loves to eat roses!

The Wiggles! Jeff, Murray, Sam and Anthony

We saw our favorite Wiggly Dancers, like Ben who is such a spaz I couldn't get a good pic

Captian Feathersword was a treat as usual!

WAKE UP JEFF!!!

Daniel was pretty quiet, no expression for about the first ten minutes. But after Murray (pictured above) walked RIGHT past us, he got this huge grin on his face, he had finally realized we were seeing the Wiggles LIVE!! His favorite song (one of many) is "quack quack cockadoodledoo, seen below.

Music with Murray!Putting up the big Murray balloon!whoops, the back of Jeff's head haha

Alexis and Daniel had a great time wiggling!!

Summer Classes For Men

Summer Classes for Men

THE ADULT LEARNING CENTER
REGISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETED
by Friday, August 10th 2007

NOTE: DUE TO THE COMPLEXITY AND DIFFICULTY LEVEL OF THEIR CONTENTS, CLASS SIZES WILL BE LIMITED TO 8 PARTICIPANTS MAXIMUM

Class 1: How To Fill Up The Ice Cube Trays- Step by Step, with Slide Presentation. Meets 4 weeks, Monday and Wednesday for 2 hours beginning at 7:00 PM.

Class 2: The Toilet Paper Roll-Does It Change Itself? Round Table Discussion. Meets 2 weeks, Saturday 12:00 for 2 hours.

Class 3: Is It Possible To Urinate Using The Technique Of Lifting The Seat and Avoiding The Floor, Walls and Nearby Bathtub?--Group Practice. Meets 4 weeks, Saturday 10:00 PM for 2 hours.

Class 4: Fundamental Differences Between The Laundry Hamper and The Floor--Pictures and Explanatory Graphics. Meets Saturdays at 2:00 PM for 3 weeks.

Class 5: Dinner Dishes--Can They Levitate and Fly Into The Kitchen Sink?Examples on Video. Meets 4 weeks, Tuesday and Thursday for 2 hours beginning at 7:00 PM

Class 6: Loss Of Identity--Losing The Remote To Your Significant Other. Help Line Support and Support Groups. Meets 4 Weeks, Friday and Sunday 7:00 PM

Class 7: Learning How To Find Things--Starting With Looking In The Right Places And Not Turning The House Upside Down While Screaming.Open Forum Monday at 8:00 PM, 2 hours.

Class 8: Health Watch--Bringing Her Flowers Is Not Harmful To Your Health.Graphics and Audio Tapes. Three nights; Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 7:00 PM for 2 hours.

Class 9: Real Men Ask For Directions When Lost--Real Life Testimonials. Tuesdays at 6:00 PM Location to be determined

Class 10: Is It Genetically Impossible To Sit Quietly While She Parallel Parks?Driving Simulations. 4 weeks, Saturday noon, 2 hours.

Class 11: Learning to Live--Basic Differences Between Mother and Wife. Online Classes and role-playing Tuesdays at 7:00 PM, location to be determined.

Class 12: How to be the Ideal Shopping CompanionRelaxation Exercises, Meditation and Breathing Techniques. Meets 4 weeks, Tuesday and Thursday for 2 hours beginning at 7:00 PM.

Class 13: How to Fight Cerebral Atrophy--Remembering Birthdays, Anniversaries and Other Important Dates and Calling When You're Going To Be Late. Cerebral Shock Therapy Sessions and Full Lobotomies Offered.Three nights; Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 7:00 PM for 2 hours.

Class 14: The Stove/Oven--What It Is and How It Is Used. Live Demonstration. Tuesdays at 6:00 PM, location to be determined.

Upon completion of any of the above courses, diplomas will be issued to the survivors.