Some pictures of my garden.

This is my favorite flower.
It looks neat in black and white.

This is Casey's daisy.
I thought this was a cool angle. Shea took these pics. She is really into photography lately.

Connecting with friends.

Starting a blog was such a good idea! Since I moved I have felt quite disconnected, and now I am feeling more connected. It is really nice to read what is going on in every one's life. (except I don't read Japanese, Camellia! ;) ) Life can be so busy it is hard to stay in touch as often as we would like. This gives us a little connection any way, and I miss everyone a little less.

I have been emotional for the last couple of days, ( I'll blame PMS) and have been thinking a lot about Casey. Sometimes there is a trigger, like hearing a news report about drunk driving, but often it is a random thought. She'll just pop into my head, or I'll think, "Casey would like that"...etc. Of course Kathy is always on my mind, and with the coming of fall, I got to thinking about how hard Casey's birthday and Christmas are going to be. I am trying to find a way to afford to come be with Kathy for Casey's birthday in early Nov. If anyone wishes to donate to the fund, I wouldn't say no! LOL!

In turn thinking about Casey, brings to mind the preliminary hearing which starts tomorrow. I am praying about it a lot because I'm sure you can imagine how easy it is to be angry, bitter, and hate. I need to pray for justice, not vengeance.

Tuesdays with Morrie

If you get a chance at all to read a book, I highly recommend, Tuesday's with Morrie by Mitch Albom. It is a short non-fiction book, but one of the most powerful you will ever read. I won't tell you about it, just go to the library and check it out!

Hello Everyone!

Hello to all,

I have decided to try my hand at blogging, as I am seeming to have a hard time staying in touch with everyone.

A quick recap of our first year in Victoria...
We LOVE it here! Winter was...well really to us Albertans, not winter at all! There is so much to see and do, and we are enjoying playing at the Ocean every chance we have.

As most of you know when I moved here I was planning on taking my Doula training. Well one of the the instrucors, talked me into shifting to nursing. (not that it was hard! LOL!) So in February I went back to high school. I need some classes, and to graduate to qualify for the nursing program. I continued to homeschool the kids, and we studied together. The kids had a great year, and in June I graduated with honors! I am currently finishing my last prerequisate course, while I am waiting to start the RN program. I have recieved my acceptance letter, and now just wait for a seat. I am als working part time at Superstore as a cashier, and am really enjoying it. The kids are liking having more time with dad.

Keaton and Shea have both returned to public school, and are enjoying it. Keaton has been diagnosed with some learning disabilities, and school has better qualified help than I can give him. We are still settling him in and observing before we come up with our strategies.

Shea has grown into a young lady. She is doing well, and is really maturing. She is a favorite "big" kid in the neighbourhood, and has lots of babysitting jobs. She has also been hired as a wedding planer's assistant by a neighbour. She will do her first wedding on October 11th.

Charelle is doing okay. She has become our prodigal child, and we would appreciate your prayers. Sadly she wants to grow up now, and doesn't see that she should enjoy her last few years as a kid. She always did need to do things the hard way. She is a lovely young lady and I know she will be okay, it is just hard to watch your kids struggle so hard when they don't need too.

Frank is doing well. He has a great job with great hours. The climate, and the change in jobs have improved his health tremendously. Another confirmation that the move was a good one.