Sunny and Hot

Good morning everyone,

We had a wonderful vacation and John is back to work this morning. I hope he has a great day. It might be a little hard getting back into the routine after two weeks off, but I know him and he will be happy as a pig in a mud muddle to have his schedule back. He truly loves his job.

A couple of years ago we went to visit Gin in September and the weather was in the low to mid 80's with a lot of sun and we walked a lot and had a great time.

The difference this trip was not only that she lives in a different place but the weather was hot, oh, so hot. Here at home we were getting some rain and the temperature was only in the 60's I understand. In Murfreesboro, Nashville and surrounding areas it was anywhere between 95 and 100. As we were driving our rental into the parking area at the airport to fly home the temperature thingy read 100. It was suppose to cool down in the evenings but I'm not sure it went down to the 60's like the weatherman said. We did get rain for about 5 minutes one morning and again for about 5 minutes that same afternoon. The rest of the time it was pretty clear and sunny. Am I complaining? Well just a little bit. It reminded me of the awful heat we experienced living in LasVegas a few years ago. They talk about dry heat versus humid heat. Well, we found out heat is heat when it gets that hot. You're either drenched in sweat or feel like you just opened your oven door and the heat poured out at you but it doesn't stop like when you back away from the oven. But excluding the weather which is hardly ever perfect for me (and I admit it) we had a wonderful vacation.

Went shopping, took the kids for ice cream one evening, went to homecoming days at the high school where Bryan escorted a beautiful girl and she won the Queen of the homecoming. You should have seen him in a tux. Then over the weekend we took the kids shopping and to a movie of their choice. It was "Alpha and Omega" and was about wolves. All in all we had a real good time and I hope to get some pictures on this from the homecoming as soon as I get them developed. Yes, I used an old fashioned camera, the kind that isn't instant like most things we have now days.

I just looked at the clock and I have a appointment soon Ive got to run. Love to all.

Until next time,

God Bless y'all.

I'm back

Hi everyone,

Yes, I'm finally back. Before I forget it, I needed to add kelly on the address for Korana's blog. Sorry about that. So it is waynekoranadenverandwillakelly@blogspot.com. I am sorry for the confusion for anyone who tried to see this and couldn't get to it.

Okay, I am ready to put some pictures on my computer. I have everything hooked up except the fax. Now, how do I do this? Don't have a clue. But I intend to fiddle with this until I figure it out.

I just finished getting my quarterly sales tax ready for the proper authorities. Now I can get back to New Beginnings. I am getting more excited about the story line every day that I am able to work on it.

Korana is busy coaching volleyball like she has for years and that keeps her very busy. That also means Wayne is busy with three little girls.

Shawn and Lesley had a break over the weekend because Shawn Jr. and Ben spent it visiting Aunt Mary and Uncle Rob. Ellianna enjoyed being an only child but frequently wanted to know where "her boys" were. I understand they had a great time.

We are looking forward to flying to Nashville next week. We are leaving on Monday and returning the following Tuesday evening. I can't wait to see my family out there. Bryan is doing well after jaw surgery last month and I haven't seen Sam's haircut yet. I hear it's very nice. Looking forward to spending time with Gin. We also hope to spend some time with Ron. I understand he is coaching hockey and so may be very busy but we will probably be able to see him a little bit.

School will start here in a day or so and I'm so glad I am done with getting kids off to school. I know our two great granddaughters in Florida starting weeks ago. It was very nice to see them here a few weeks back. I really miss them. We had a lot of fun. Even getting caught in a thunderstorm in Stony Brook Park couldn't damper the pleasure of our being together.

The Saturday after we get back from Tennessee we are attending out nephew's wedding. I guess our next two or three weeks will be busy.

I'm going to scan some pictures so let me close for now.

Until next time.

May God Bless you richly.

Denver & Willa

Hi,
It's been a few days but I have returned. I've been busy writing New Beginnings and after the long break I had to take in July I'm ready to move on quickly, I hope. Wait till you meet Will, he is a very interesting guy. He isn't what I had planned because as usual each character takes on a personality of it's own.

I encourage you to check out Korana Kelly's blog called GlitterBug. It's great. I just read it and my girls Denver and Willa have been horseback riding. The pictures are precious. Sound like a proud Nana? Yes, I am. I've always loved horses so these pictures are the best. You can find it at http://waynekoranadenverandwilla.blogspot.com

If you enjoy nothing I write today but view this blog of Korana's I will be happy. I have put off getting a MRI done of my neck for personal reasons and my neurologist said "okay", just to let him know when I could do it. After almost two months I have had only minimal discomfort in arm but now that I am using it again (a lot) pain is coming back with a vengeance, so I guess I'll need to make that appointment.

No pictures yet cause I still need scanner etc. hooked up. I am looking forward to having this very soon. Hate to go but I need to work on novel before hand says stop or else.

Until next time.
God Bless Y'all

Gift

Well hi everyone. Tuesday night was a special night for me. It was girls night out and this time we celebrated my birthday. Yes, it was late but we had four different schedules to work around. But it was worth the wait. We went to Outback in Henrietta to eat then went back to my sister-in-law's house and I received a hp printer, copier, fax and scanner. Now, I'm really excited because I have wanted a scanner for soo long so I could put pictures on my computer for all to see. I hope Shawn will come out and get it all hooked up real soon. I'm sure he will. I know he is busy with his family and I hate to ask but sometimes I just have to.

Sorry, I have not been on here but I still have not bought the cable I need. Sometimes I can get on and other days the computer just refuses to let me on. Now I need to get on i universe site and check on sales for WHAT'S DONE IS DONE. Don't forget you can order it online at Barnes and Noble and other book stores. Also at Amazon.com.

I want to say thank you to the lady who e-mailed me to say that she liked the blog and how it was set up. It's encouraging to hear this and I wish I could be on this more. My Day Will Come. Anybody old enough to remember that that was a title to a song?

Kathy, I just tried to get you on Skype. Hope to see on there real soon.

Until next time,
God Bless y"all

Computers

Good to be back to say hi. I've been having some issues with my computer and I am pretty sure we can have them corrected early next week.

Thank you everyone for the wonderful birthday wishes that were posted on face book. I was very touched. My honey took me, Scott (his birthday too) and our grandson Seth out for dinner. It was a very relaxing evening.

Moving ahead with New Beginnings has also been an issue but I plan on getting things back on track as soon as this last thing is taken care on on my pc. Just waiting for a little money to get the part.

Tomorrow is one busy day. We have a church meeting at 9am, then, Matt's graduation party at 2 and then Mary and Rob's 25th at approx. 5pm.

Sunday a special speaker from Africa. 10:30 at Family Worship Center in Geneseo. In the plaza with the movie theater. Can't think of the plaza name. Then a picnic at Stony Brook with family from Florida.

So I just wanted to take time to say hi.

Until next week.
God Bless Y'all.

Time Flies

I just opened this and it can't be that I haven't written since June 9. Can this be possible, I thought it was just a couple of weeks and I was pretty down on myself for going that long. Well just get movin on is the attitude I am taking.

Korana, I have just looked at your blog and can't believe I passed up that beautiful trip. The pictures are great. But I need to tell you the news that friends were able to visit your adopted son through Compassion was outstanding. Okay, I cried as I saw his pictures and how happy he was. How blessed you and Wayne were to have this experience. I don't think many people can communicate with their adopted kids after they are grown. I know we weren't able to even though we had the same boy from a little guy till he grew up and had to leave the program. They told us the only way it can be done is if we knew someone who spoke his language and then someone here who could interrupt his letters back to us. We do know he became a mechanic. He somehow managed to stay in the program till 22 and I guess that is unusual. Mpagi was from Uganda.

We finally made it to storage and I found pictures that I forgot even existed.

I spent a week house sitting for Wayne and Korana and I was so busy I was only there to sleep most of the time. One kitty, Sneakers 'AKA' Buddy decided to go out and stay gone for two and a half days. The little stinker.

I just talked to my Aunt Evelyn and she sounded real good. She and my Uncle Fred have had company and so have kept busy and I think she likes this. I hope I am as active at 92 as she is. But I'm not telling her age.

I just donated a copy of WHAT'S DONE IS DONE to a non-profit organization and they were thrilled to get it. I hope to get some feed back next time I am there.

The only new thing around here is that life keeps getting busier all the time.

Hey, Marge, I found pictures of Jeff and Judy's wedding reception. Can you believe it? Nancy and ED and Linda and her late husband plus many others. I have one of you too. I'll send it to you if you want. Just let me know. Your mom wants to know when we are coming back. I told her I'm not sure but hope before cold weather.

Got to go and get cooled off. My next goal is a scanner so I can put pictures on here.

Until next time.
God Bless Y'all.

Family

I just read Korana's post about the playground. We live by an elementary school like she said in her blog and sometimes I admit I get frustrated by the noise of kids yelling and having a good time outside during their recess. What's up with that?? I guess I am getting old. They are just normal kids having fun. So, I am trying to look at it differently. I know that Denver, Willa, and Adalyn will continue to be happy to play there for some time yet and that makes me very happy. Ellianna, Ben, and Shawn Jr. enjoy it too. I just wish they could all come more.

I have chosen to house-sit for Wayne and Korana instead of going with them to Virginia Beach for a week vacation. Now you all must think I have lost my mind. But listen this will be so good. I can visit my Aunt Audrey, the individuals that I used to work with when I first started at the Arc of Monroe, and also visit Shawn, Lesley, Shawn Jr., Ben, and Ellie. And last but not least is I am going to make it a working vacation and I will be working on the book without pressure (from myself) to do housework etc. I might even talk my honey into staying a night or two. Sound romantic? Could be!! So, all said I think it was the right decision for me this time. Maybe there will be another time to go.

Scott and I are going storage picking this week. I really want to find some things we have stored and I am sure they are in the back of our storage unit. I wouldn't think of trying this alone. I am not that crazy.

Please pray for my friend, Kathy who broke her leg a few months ago, and has needed another surgery. I haven't heard how that went. She might not be up to contacting me yet. I'll update you all when I know more.

Until next time,
God Bless Y'all (I can see the smile Shawn)