Okay, if anyone can answer that question you will win a prize. My friend has been dating this guy for three or four months. They have talked about marriage and plans have been made that extend into September (some which require tickets that have been purchased). On Tuesday, they made plans for the rest of the week and discussed some of the aforementioned future plans. Then, on Wednesday, he called (from work) to tell her that it just wasn't working out! Can you believe it? She was in shock! Actually, everyone she has told this to has been in shock as well. This decision of his seems to be coming out of left field.
Honestly, I think he is a HUGE JERK! I am very upset about this! I have known him for some time, not well, but I never would have expected this out of him. I have offered to go beat him up (I know I can take him). Anyways, I don't understand how someone could act one way one second and another way the next second (my friend's aunt suggested a brain tumor). If I am as confused at this, I can not imagine what my friend is going through. However, I know my confusion and shock has turned to anger. If I ever see him again, he will be receiving an earful!
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Yet Another Update on Softball
I'm not really sure when I last blogged about our softball team. Currently, we are tied in first place with two other teams - Heritage and New Heights. Each of us have lost one game within our bracket. We lost a game last week to New Heights. We beat New Heights once and New Heights beat Heritage this week. We have yet to play Heritage. We have two back to back weeks where we will be playing them at the end of July. No matter what happens, at least we will have fun!
This week we played Grace Community. It was a sad game even though we won. We only played four innings because of time. Our bats were hot and we had scored 18 runs in the first two innings alone. Grace was having difficulty in their fielding and in their batting. I feel bad for the other team during games like these. This is mainly because our team went through seasons like that. One year we lost every game in regular season and came back to win the tournament. It's not fun to lose every game and is very frustrating. I hope their luck changes and we head into the final games of the season.
This week we played Grace Community. It was a sad game even though we won. We only played four innings because of time. Our bats were hot and we had scored 18 runs in the first two innings alone. Grace was having difficulty in their fielding and in their batting. I feel bad for the other team during games like these. This is mainly because our team went through seasons like that. One year we lost every game in regular season and came back to win the tournament. It's not fun to lose every game and is very frustrating. I hope their luck changes and we head into the final games of the season.
We Have Made a Decision!
I know it's amazing, but we have finally decided on the agency that we will go through for our adoption. We have decided to go with a local agency - Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo. I know we are not Catholic, but you don't need to be to work with this agency. However, you do need to be a regular attender of your own church and have a pastoral referral.
Why did we choose to go with Catholic Charities? Well, as many of you know, I have been researching agencies for the last few months. I have also been doing some intensive praying on the subject. During this time I was continually drawn back to the Catholic Diocese. Then, Jeromy and I went and met with John and Amy. We met them through one of the Attendings at Jeromy's work. Jeromy had been talking about how we were going to adopt and Dave mentioned that he had friends who had adopted two newborns. He hooked us up and I'm glad that he did. John and Amy went through Catholic Charities for both of their adoptions and had a great experience both times.
I am so excited! We have already begun the process by signing up for the mandatory classes and we filled out the pre-application form. Jeromy would probably also point out that we have written our first checks. This is going to be such an exciting process, but it will also be nerve-wracking. Please keep us in our prayers as we proceed through this process.
Why did we choose to go with Catholic Charities? Well, as many of you know, I have been researching agencies for the last few months. I have also been doing some intensive praying on the subject. During this time I was continually drawn back to the Catholic Diocese. Then, Jeromy and I went and met with John and Amy. We met them through one of the Attendings at Jeromy's work. Jeromy had been talking about how we were going to adopt and Dave mentioned that he had friends who had adopted two newborns. He hooked us up and I'm glad that he did. John and Amy went through Catholic Charities for both of their adoptions and had a great experience both times.
I am so excited! We have already begun the process by signing up for the mandatory classes and we filled out the pre-application form. Jeromy would probably also point out that we have written our first checks. This is going to be such an exciting process, but it will also be nerve-wracking. Please keep us in our prayers as we proceed through this process.
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Sad...but True
I actually took this video from a friend's blog. It really moved me. Teenagers do not always realize how well they have it here in the United States (and in Australia, in the case of the video). Of course, neither do adults.
My friends (whose blog I took this from) are adopting two beautiful girls from Ethiopia. Actually, they are leaving in in about two weeks to bring them home. With this upcoming addition to their family I have really been thinking about the culture shock they are going to experience when they arrive in the U.S. But, as I think of about this, I realize it is because of all the excess we have. They are leaving a country where people are dying because of lack of food, clean water, and medical supplies and we throw away all of these resources every day. Think of all the food we waste and these little girls are currently living in an orphanage where they only receive one meal a day. I think this is why this video touched me so much.
This is an ad for the "40 Hour Famine" held in Australia. We do the "30 Hour Famine" here in the US. I'm not sure why Australia does 10 more hours. This is an event that is connected to World Vision which raises money to feed people who are starving around the world. Our church has participated in this event the last couple of years (I was unable to attend this year because we were out of town visiting family).
I hope this video touches you like it did me. It can be funny, but in truth I found it sad.
My friends (whose blog I took this from) are adopting two beautiful girls from Ethiopia. Actually, they are leaving in in about two weeks to bring them home. With this upcoming addition to their family I have really been thinking about the culture shock they are going to experience when they arrive in the U.S. But, as I think of about this, I realize it is because of all the excess we have. They are leaving a country where people are dying because of lack of food, clean water, and medical supplies and we throw away all of these resources every day. Think of all the food we waste and these little girls are currently living in an orphanage where they only receive one meal a day. I think this is why this video touched me so much.
This is an ad for the "40 Hour Famine" held in Australia. We do the "30 Hour Famine" here in the US. I'm not sure why Australia does 10 more hours. This is an event that is connected to World Vision which raises money to feed people who are starving around the world. Our church has participated in this event the last couple of years (I was unable to attend this year because we were out of town visiting family).
I hope this video touches you like it did me. It can be funny, but in truth I found it sad.
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Frustration!
I don't want to get into detail, but I have to vent somewhere and since this is my journaling spot...
I am finding frustration in how God wants me to serve. Through prayer God repeatedly lays on my heart how He would like me to serve within His kingdom. However, I do not feel that where I am currently will allow me to do what He is asking of me. He also seems to be adamant on what He wants me to do.
So, I am left with a quandary. I have an option which would allow me to serve the way God is asking me to serve and it is sounds really exciting to me. However, there is a part of me that is scared to take that step (even though I feel that is the way that God is leading me). It is also scary because there are others who are waiting for me to make this decision because they may make a similar move based on my decision. I don't want to make the wrong decision.
I am praying about this, but I feel that my view is slanted because of my frustration on not being able to use the gifts God has given me. So, I have asked Jeromy to pray just as hard about God's guidance so that we make the correct decision (not just one that will make me happy), the decision God would have us to make.
I am finding frustration in how God wants me to serve. Through prayer God repeatedly lays on my heart how He would like me to serve within His kingdom. However, I do not feel that where I am currently will allow me to do what He is asking of me. He also seems to be adamant on what He wants me to do.
So, I am left with a quandary. I have an option which would allow me to serve the way God is asking me to serve and it is sounds really exciting to me. However, there is a part of me that is scared to take that step (even though I feel that is the way that God is leading me). It is also scary because there are others who are waiting for me to make this decision because they may make a similar move based on my decision. I don't want to make the wrong decision.
I am praying about this, but I feel that my view is slanted because of my frustration on not being able to use the gifts God has given me. So, I have asked Jeromy to pray just as hard about God's guidance so that we make the correct decision (not just one that will make me happy), the decision God would have us to make.
Friday, June 8, 2007
Job, Riverdance, and Camping
Well, where should I start? The teacher's union had a contract ratification meeting on Wednesday afternoon. I went, of course. I did not want the vote to fail by one. I have not heard the official count, but it was ratified which means that I am 99% sure that I have a job next year. I don't want to become too confident until the school year has begun. Afterwards, Michelle had practice at church for an upcoming concert with Tim and Katie and then she took me out to dinner to celebrate. We went to El Camino Real (a great Mexican restaurant, if you haven't tried it). We had a good time of talking and laughing.
Yesterday was my first day of summer break. My sister Laura dropped off our niece Elena at my house on her way to work. I read her some books (about Ariel and Belle, of course) and we went outside for a little bit. We then went to visit Grandma at work because Aunt Julie wasn't ready to leave yet (we were going to Kelly's house for lunch to drop off Elena and then Julie needed to catch a bus for Cleveland). We finally arrived at Kelly's and enjoyed pizza. Julie managed to get to her bus on time and then I headed home.
Then, last night, Michelle and I went out to dinner at Red Lobster (I haven't been there in forever. I love seafood!) and then we went to the theater to watch Riverdance. I have always wanted to see Riverdance. If you haven't seen it, it is a beautiful performance that includes Irish dancing, ballet, flamenco dancing, tap dancing, singing (in both English and Gaelic), and a band playing Celtic music. Jeromy was working, but that is okay, I don't think he would have enjoyed it. Michelle and I went to Stomp about a month ago and I think that would have been more up Jeromy's alley.
This weekend we are planning to go camping out at Maumee Bay State Park. We had been planning on going out tonight, but it is supposed to storm so we may not go out until tomorrow. For those of you who are not familiar with Maumee Bay, it is a beautiful park right on Lake Erie. It is not very far from our home (less than 10 minutes), so we can head out at any time. It also makes it convenient for Sunday since I have to work with the kids during first service at church. We plan on camping until Monday afternoon, afterwards we have a softball game (which I think the guys are getting antsy. Our last game was rained out, so it has been two weeks since we played last).
Oh, I almost forgot we are also going to a Toledo Mud Hens game on Sunday evening with a group from our church. We really do have a busy weekend ahead of us. Hopefully, I will be able to relax next week and get some work done around the house.
Yesterday was my first day of summer break. My sister Laura dropped off our niece Elena at my house on her way to work. I read her some books (about Ariel and Belle, of course) and we went outside for a little bit. We then went to visit Grandma at work because Aunt Julie wasn't ready to leave yet (we were going to Kelly's house for lunch to drop off Elena and then Julie needed to catch a bus for Cleveland). We finally arrived at Kelly's and enjoyed pizza. Julie managed to get to her bus on time and then I headed home.
Then, last night, Michelle and I went out to dinner at Red Lobster (I haven't been there in forever. I love seafood!) and then we went to the theater to watch Riverdance. I have always wanted to see Riverdance. If you haven't seen it, it is a beautiful performance that includes Irish dancing, ballet, flamenco dancing, tap dancing, singing (in both English and Gaelic), and a band playing Celtic music. Jeromy was working, but that is okay, I don't think he would have enjoyed it. Michelle and I went to Stomp about a month ago and I think that would have been more up Jeromy's alley.
This weekend we are planning to go camping out at Maumee Bay State Park. We had been planning on going out tonight, but it is supposed to storm so we may not go out until tomorrow. For those of you who are not familiar with Maumee Bay, it is a beautiful park right on Lake Erie. It is not very far from our home (less than 10 minutes), so we can head out at any time. It also makes it convenient for Sunday since I have to work with the kids during first service at church. We plan on camping until Monday afternoon, afterwards we have a softball game (which I think the guys are getting antsy. Our last game was rained out, so it has been two weeks since we played last).
Oh, I almost forgot we are also going to a Toledo Mud Hens game on Sunday evening with a group from our church. We really do have a busy weekend ahead of us. Hopefully, I will be able to relax next week and get some work done around the house.
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Great News!
No one is going to believe this, but I have a job! Today, during the first exam of the day, two men who are high up in the union came to see me. It seems that the school district is going with a new medical insurance company. Because of this switch, the district is saving enough money to save all the jobs they had previously cut. This means I will be happily teaching English at Clay High School next Fall. Of course, this is not official until the board approves the decision (which they said they would) and the union members ratify the new contract. Once all that is official, I will be able to rest easy!
I am so excited! God is So Great!!!!! The first thing I did when I found out was pray and thank Him for all He has done! I know someone (and some of you know who I'm talking about and are probably chuckling right now) who would say that I am giving God too much credit. I don't believe that is possible. You could never give God too much credit because we could never comprehend all that He does for us!
I am so excited! God is So Great!!!!! The first thing I did when I found out was pray and thank Him for all He has done! I know someone (and some of you know who I'm talking about and are probably chuckling right now) who would say that I am giving God too much credit. I don't believe that is possible. You could never give God too much credit because we could never comprehend all that He does for us!
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