a lot has happened

Sometimes just getting to do one simple thing takes a lot of time out of your day. My husband left for Saudia Arabia and things haven't been the same. My ESL program is truly in the garbage, my daughter still doesn't know about her lab results, and my other daughter is struggling with her memory at work...what more can happen? However, I do know that GOD is in control and that things aren't as bad as someone elses troubles.
I ran today, but that took an effort. Something I truly enjoy is giving me some heartache. I don't have any injuries, just not having any fun with it. I'm really trying to deal with this melencholoy about this running..spelling? Anyways, Ralph, my husband told me it's like practicing for a softball game with no games to look forward to...I guess I need to sign up for some races. It's that I'm not very good and it gets discouraging to sign up for these races and not doing well. I haven't sign up for the Richmond Marathon yet because my husband does't get paid for awhile. I have to hold on to what I have and make it stretch. Hopefully, I will sign up for it next month..it is quite expensive. My friends and I will go shopping. I can't wait to have some fun with my friends..it's been awhile.
Please can someone tell me that I will be ok and that fun will reeinter my life? I'm looking over the edge and need some help to pull me back. Sound stupid doesn't it?
tommiann

back again

Wow, can you believe how much time has gone by? Middle of July and it feels like it was just Jan!
I've been running quite a bit; I much rather run in the heat than the cold. However, I do not have any races in mind. My husband is leaving for Saudi Arabia Aug. 6th and we usually go together. It won't be much fun without him. The Richmond Marathon is in Nov. and that will be a girl's weekend, so I'll probably start training for that. I wish that I had a running partner for the long runs. Ralph usually crews me, so doing it alone doesn't thrill me.
Bryanna is doing great in school; she seems to like it now...now that she has a goal in mind. I always knew she was a teacher at heart; she will be a very good teacher because she will truly care about her students.
Andee is home from California, she had a really good time. She lost too much weight; I'm a little concerned about that. I hope when she gets back to a regular routine she'll start eating.
ESL
ESl classes still aren't doing very well. My passion for ESL seems to not be enough anymore. Right now, I'm teaching refresher courses and will be giving some training seminars in a few weeks, but after that, I do not know.
Well, not much more to say......

thoughts

So much has happened in the last few weeks that I don't even know where to begin....
My youngest daughter graduated from high school! This is a miracle in itself! She is a delighful, sweet and God fearing young lady and my hero. She overcame many obstacles and recieved the pot of gold..her diploma! My mom, sister and nieces were here to witness this miracle. We had a party and many people came to rejoice in this miracle.
She is in California right now with my mom and sister..enjoying her vacation. We will figure out what to do when she comes back. College is not an option or a good fit for her, but I know that there will be many wonderful opportunties for her. We will have to be patient.
My husband has accepted a position in Saudi Arabia...it will be a 3 year contract. I'm not going, I haven't figured out how all of this will work, but this is what will make my husband happy. Me....I'll press on.....
My oldest daughter has cervical cancer; my heart is broken to pieces. We do not know how evasive/aggresive this thing has become. She has surgery on July 10th..the doctor will not know until after the lab results what stage it is in. She's only 22...can't explain my thoughts/feelings.
What does God have planned out of all this?
tommiann

Getting closer

I'm not sure how I'm going to get through the next 2 weeks. I can't explain in words what this means to me..unless you have witnessed this miracle. Andee is graduating! We went to her Baacaulariette (spelling?) today. I kept choking up... and in my mind, I went down memory lane. Who would have thought this wonderful child would overcome huge obstacles to receive her diploma? Remember when the school wanted to "fail" her again in the 5th grade? I said, "over my dead body".....keeping her back would not "fix" her. She was performing above her ability..what more could anyone ask of her?
Andee is a hero and she isn't aware of it. Everyone who meets her keeps telling me she is a very special young lady. I smile, and say...I know,thank you. I know every mom thinks their child is special, but Andee truly is. She has overcame obstacles, and challenges to reach her goal. I wish I had just 1 tsp. of her will and determination.
Tommiann

Memorial weekend

All I want to do is teach.......

What a wonderful relaxing weekend. I went to the beach and visited some friends; we had a wonderful time.

Ralph is finishing the guest bedroom; I can't wait till it's done. My family from California is coming in 2 weeks for my daughter's graduation. I need to clean the house today, but I know I will really need to deep clean next weekend, so my heart isn't it today.

My ESL classes are now officially closed. I'm really heartbroken over all of this. I am the ESL coordinator and have nothing to coordinate. I have NOTHING to do. My supervisor thinks she has enough to give me to keep me busy, but I know she doesn't. I need to think about what my options are. I LOVE teaching and can't imagine doing anything else. I'm going to see the dean of another department because their are a couple of part time teaching positions available. I have worked really hard to get to be full time and don't want to lose my full time position, but what else do I need to do? The idea of going to my office with nothing to do is really terrible for me. I do not possess many gifts, but the one gift that I have is teaching. Classes do not begin till fall so the question is.....what will I do this summer????????? sit in my office?

tommiann

wonderful site

pictureyear.blogspot.com

Wish I knew how to add these sites.....