con't on in the journey to find 1000 things thankful for

13. My Mother in law she is so thankful for the little things
14. Casper not going to far when he got out today.
15. Nieces and Nephews who still like to sit on my lap at what 20.
16. Facebook it has made it so easy to stay in touch.
17. Sweet little giggles that make you smile
18. ice cold water that hits the spot
19. Bills sorta
20. Princess barking at the person that tried to rob our house the other night and stopped not the first time this has happened.
21. Hy-Vee for allowing Terry to come home when his wife called in a panic cuz of number 20.
22. I was able to help someone in need.
23. Sweet little Casper kisses at 2 am to wake you to give him love.
24. fresh air
25. Menard's being close enough that we can run there about three times a week.
enough for now

1000 things to be thankful for. thanks great idea

1. God's love and compassion
2. My Hottie Husband
3. Mom is still here today
4. Friends that are real even if few
5. Weight loss
6. Rick for helping us with the house
7. That we do not have any foster kids as long as the kids are safe and loved.
8. My animals
9. For a cool breeze on the hot humid days
10. Insurance
11. Cars that run
12. Roof over our heads
ok started list someday will add to it

Goodbye Paul

That is the smile that you almost always saw one of joy and laughter. Who would have thought that it was a mask. One that hide the depression and hurt. We will miss you.

Our newest addition Casper!! He has so much energy and love to give kisses. Mainly to wake you up from deep sleep to let you know he needs attention. He is way too cute.

Not this time!!!

The 15 year old and baby were not meant to live with us. I still am praying that everything works out and that she stays safe and all that. That is two cases now that we have waited for them to come or for DHs to decide if we are the right home. This waiting and seeing I think is one of the hardest parts of being a foster parent. I wonder sometimes if this is God teaching me that things do not go as plan and you have to live more by the seat of your pants then by plans lists and all that. The turtle is a drawing by a friend Scott Piper he is so talented had to share.

I love you Aunt Violet!!

Our Aunt Violet passed away this morning. I want to remember the good times and moments shared. She lived not to far from us. And we would go to their house and they would come to ours a lot too. We would play cards make lefsa and have so much fun with the cousins. She was like 20 years older than my Dad so she had grandkids our age. We spend many a nights there. she let us cry on her shoulder. Her and my Uncle Martin were a favorite of us kids. Uncle Martin would be doing his wood working and we would have to go help. I know that we were more in the way but we never were made to feel that way. Anyway I could go on and on but I won't.

what a smile!!

Zoe and I have so much fun swinging on the porch swing or writing on the sidewalk. She is too much fun. Thought I would share this one cuz when I see it I can not help but smile.