More Tragedy.....

and I hurt for them.

A mother was driving her children and a few other children to or from a birthday party at the local outdoor pool. They don't know yet why the vehicle went into the water-filled ditch. The mother and 2 of the children in the van were killed. One of those children was her own. Another 2 were taken to hospital.

I still don't understand why God allows for these tragedies to happen. I probably never will.

Yet another story of people in an unfortunate circumstance. There are several families who have been personally touched by this. I couldn't imagine if that was me or anyone I knew. My heart already breaks for these people and I don't even know them....

You can read the news story here

Summer Holidays......

Summer has been good this year so far.

We went on holidays a few weeks ago and had a blast! We took the kids to the Calgary Zoo and to Calaway Park. For those of you who don't know what Calaway park is, it's an amusement park located just outside of Calgary. The kids both loved it, although Spencer was feeling a little jipped in the end because he was too small to do alot of the rides. Kianna could do quite a bit though. The zoo was cool too. The kids (and us) got to see the camels being walked to their new home, a baby elephant nursing and then bottle-feeding, and alot of cool other animals that we don't have here at our own zoo.

We then proceeded on to visit some friends for a few days. We went to Waterton National Park with them. We did a little bit of trail walking and saw some animals in their natural habitat...kinda... (The animals come right into the townsite like it's nothing different than being in the woods) It was the first time we've taken the kids to the mountains, so that was pretty cool. Spencer kept saying "mountains! mountains!" at every little hill after that.

I've officially started my new job as Administrative co-ordinator for Christian Volunteer Movement. There's alot to learn, and I still feel quite lost but I know that with time and experience I'll soon be running things smoothly.

We head to Manitoba in a couple of weeks to visit some other friends for a few days. Then our holidays will officially be over for the summer.

After we get back from Manitoba, I'll be taking on another little boy Monday-Friday. I'll have two little boys M-F until Thanksgiving. My first one will be done then because his mom is going on maternity leave. After he's done, I'll then start another little boy 2-3 days a week.

It'll be a little busy....LOL


So that's life around here lately....

IT'S A.....

....NEW JOB!!!!

I had written a couple days ago about a possible job with a missions organization.

I got a phone call today asking me if I'd still be interested. Steve (the boss) said that he would be totally flexible with me wanting to do alot of my work from home. I can log as many hours as I want a week. The last person to do the job only used about 4 hours a week, but mentioned that it was never enough time. I can make this job into more if I wanted. I could do it full time if I really had the ambition!

I'm thrilled!

PTL!!!!

A New Opportunity

Things have been changing quite alot lately with circumstances in my life. There have been many household changes happening lately that have been quite noticeable and very positive. That's been a good thing.

Another possible change has to do with my work. Right now I'm working Mon-Fri in my home babysitting a one year old boy. I also care for my own children. Saturdays I work as a receptionist at a local tire shop. The job's been alright and it's given me some reception experience that I can put on my resume.

I've recently decided to change up my workload though. I'll be babysitting more kids starting in the fall and I've decided to hand in my resignation for my Saturday job in the fall as well. I've just found that I need my Saturdays off for family time. Working 6 days a week has been just too much.

However, I have a new job opportunity.

My brother Matt has been hired be a local missions organization here to be their media person. He told me that their part-time administration person has recently resigned. I had expressed interest in that position to him. He then told his boss, Steve. At first Steve said that they had someone in mind but then yesterday I got a phone call from my brother saying that Steve was interested in talking to me and maybe even possibly hiring me. This job though, would be Saturdays just like my current reception job. I'll be asking if I can do some of the work at home while it's just me and the kids, and log my hours. If that's not even an option, then I might just be saying no to this opportunity.

I'm wanting this to be the right decision. Do I take the job or not? Does the need for quality family time on Saturdays outweigh my desire to have this position?

Having this type of job would contribute greatly to my sense of worth and purpose in this world. I'm longing for a place where I can use my God-given gifts and abilities and this a place where I could certainly use them. I want to be in a place where I'm more than "just a mom." I want something to be proud of when I say what I do for a living. Now don't get me wrong, I love my kids...but I want more to this life. I want to be more than "just a mom."

Keep me in your prayers as I make my decision. I'll keep you posted.

Thank you so much.

Daytime Excitement...

Kianna decided she'd put on a concert for the rest of us in the house. Here's a stillshot of her as she sings her rendition of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. She's hilarious and always having to put on some sort of show. She's starting to be alot like her auntie Tammy.

Spencer had decided that he hadn't done enough brushing when given the opportunity to brush his teeth. So, 5 minutes later I found him sitting in the sink and ready to brush again. I just had to get a shot!

Preschool Is Done

Kianna's preschool wind-up party was held yesterday at Kinsmen Park. She got her little certificate and a picture with her teachers. I'd have to say that the kids had a blast. Kianna and Spencer are definitely siblings. Just look at the photo of the 2 of them together.

I can't believe she's heading into kindergarten next year. Does time ever fly!