Back to Work

It was good to be back to work this week. The snow is melting and we were left with mud, huge piles of snow in the parking lots, and gray, rainy days. All better than snow.

I have been working on an application for a fellowship through the NEA. It has to do with bringing cultures into the classroom and includes a trip to Costa Rica. 

As I have been answering questions I have come to feel really blessed. I have enjoyed teaching these kids who need someone that accepts them for who they are. When I went to work in Wendell, it was a tender mercy and still is. 

This is part of my lesson plan. Irs hard to see but there are stars on all the places my students were born. I started my picture here so I could include the Philippines, Peru, Mexico and various locations in the US. 

The kids are writing time lines that and then doing a short presentation.  

I don't know how this will turn out but I feel like it has already had a good impact on me.

It has been a hard week. I haven't felt well, I work with a very difficult person at school and Wes has been a bear this week. So I'm hoping for a calmer storm in relationships this week. 

Happy Winter...

Mom's Birthday

My mom would have been 90 on the 19th. I celebrated with a cookie, a shopping trip, and a new pair of shoes. 

And some good communication with my family. 

We all miss her. 

Snowy Days

I have some sparkley blue letters for my bulletin board at school and every time I put up the words 'Snowy Days' we get slammed.

 

And boy, did we ever. For the record we ended up with about 18 inches. 

On our only sunny day this week my friend, Liz, posted that she was sitting in the 53°  sunny California day. 

I was inspired. 

So it was a 38° sunny Idaho day, it felt lovely and 30°s warmer than the beginning of the week. 

100% felt th love of God as I sat there a felt the warmth of the day. 

What do I do on a Snowday?

Watch a little morning news

Read the Book of Mormon 

Computer Work - This week I'm working on an NEA fellowship application. 

Go outside-okay not always, but I try to. 

Quilting

Reading

Fix dinner 

Cross Stitching

I'm so ready to retire. 

My road is still a terrifying mess, but the main roads are clear and safe. 

Keep shoveling and stay warm. 

Snow Days

We had a little snow on Tuesday. Wednesday morning driving to work was a nightmare.  I found the the rumble strip helps you find where you are on the road. Also, when it's pitch black and you are driving in a white out, it's a really good time to pray. 

Well they were worried about how to get the kids home, so when the sun came out, they called a snow day. 

A beautiful afternoon. 

My district called a snowday on Thursday . It was a nice day and I picked up groceries and caught up on some work.  Friday was blizzard day. All schools in the Valley were stay home days.

 Yesterday it snowed and blew from 9am to 1:00 am. 

I stayed in all day. Thought about going out, but made cinnamon rolls instead. 

Today is dig out day. No Church. Snow covered roads and Highways. 

Looking for the driveway.

Found The front porch 

Proof that I went out. What can I say? It was stinking cold. 

I left the rest of the driveway for Wes. 

It's always amazing to me that :

1 - people think snow is pretty. It's really cold and messy. 

2- how quick snow brings us to Christ. When I'm driving in a storm i want Him as the co-pilot.

 Scott called. He was driving to the airport in whiteout conditions.  He didn't know what to do.  While talking to him he said there was still moving traffic. We suggested getting back on the road and following someone to Brigham city.   He was in the canyon in between Logan and Brigham City. I said a litlle prayer for him. Once he got through the canyon there were clear skies. I'm grateful that he had a co-pilot.  

Keep shoveling... find beauty in everything...

God is there 

Surprise

Keith made this sweet book for me.  

He illustrated the life sketches of my parents. 

He put in recipes and quotes from this blog. 

Then he added memories from all my kids of their grandparents. 

It was a beautiful surprise. 

The last page is priceless.  I love this picture. It is from Callie's wedding at the Twin Falls Temple.  

He found all these pictures on this blog and Facebook.  I'm so grateful that my mom gave me all the old pictures and that I spent hours identifying and posting them. Truly the hand of the Lord in my life. 

Enjoy you journey around the Sun. 

Good Bye 2023

I finished the year with a quiet night at home...like every year. I love to watch the Holiday. 

2023 was a difficult year. We started with Keith leaving the church and taking my grand daughters with him. Then my friend Melinda passed and of course my parents passing away. It ended with a Richard's attempt to end his life. 

There were some great moments also. 

Rainbows in Wyoming. 

A walk around Jenny Lake with these sweet kids.

A great class and safe journeys to school every day.

Beautiful beaches

My family together. 

An a couple of good days of Grandma Camp. 

Through the good and the bad, I am ever so grateful for the hand of God in my life. He is there everywhere I go. 

May the new year be blessed. 

Bring on 2024.