Is it really the last day of July?

I can not believe that my birthday "month" has come & gone. It does seems as if the time is starting to fly by. I am not complaining at all.

Mike has been busy as usual. I am still not 100% sure what he's doing, but I am 100% sure that he is enjoying it and really believes in the mission. Which makes it much easier to handle being away from what is "normal" to him. Of course it is still hotter than hell everyday but I guess he's gettin acclamated because it doesn't seem to bother him as much or at least he doesn't seem to mention it as much.

Sorry I didn't post yesterday but after working most of the weekend, I had a huge honey do's list. It really is bad when you have your own "honey do" list!!!! I was able to accomplish most of what was on the list except for maybe one thing. So I felt pretty good.

I even had the chance to sit and watch a movie. It seems I hardly ever have the TV on anymore. I use to watch the news all the time and now I never know whats going on. Which I guess could be a good thing, sometimes when you watch the news it is always so depressing....someone is always getting killed or something of the sort.

These are pictues of Mike's neices. I had so much fun with them when I was in Omaha. They are the smartest and cutest little girls. I was really surprised that the oldest one, Allison, actually remembered who I was. I was the girl who had the black boots, black hair and "purple eyes". I thought that was funny. I'm not sure why she thought I had purple eyes but she did. I had only met her once before Mike left so I didn't really expect her to remember me, but she did. Allison is the one on the left, Christina is the one on the right. They are the cutest kids. Like I said they are both very smart for their ages.

I would also like to share with you a very important day for me. Tomorrow I have decided to give up smoking! So as of tomorrow, I am a NON-SMOKER!!!! YEA for me. I know there are those of you out there saying, doesn't she have enough on her plate? It is a very hard thing to do. I know, I've tried many times, but it is something I really want to do and I figured when I quit, I will never have to pick another one up. So wish me luck!! I will keep you up with my progress. I have also decided to put away the money I usually spend and after a month, I will buy something I've been wanting for awhile. Not sure what that is yet, but I'm sure I'll be able to figure it out!

Carol sent this email out today and I loved it so I thought I would post it here...

If I could catch a rainbow

I would do it just for you

and share with you its beauty

On the days you're feeling blue.

If I could build a mountain

You could call your very own;

A place to find serenity,

A place to be alone.

If I could take your troubles

I would toss them in the sea,

But all these things I'm finding

are impossible for me.

I cannot build a mountain

Or catch a rainbow fair,

But let me be what I know best,

A friend who's always there.

This is a Hug Certificate!!

Anyone who knows me, knows I LOVE hugs! Hugs are such a small part of life but they will always make you feel warm inside. Thanks Carol, how did you know I needed a hug, today?

Not much else is happening. Good night Mike, I love you!

Volunteer Work!

Well today wasn't exactly what I thought it was. I thought the 5K run was for the Special Olympics but it was actually a fund rasier for St. Mary's Home for Disabled Children. None-the-less it was still a lot of fun. Some of the children who live at the home were there to cheer the runners on.

How can you not fall in love with this kid? He is absolutely adorable and so full of life. His name is Derrick. I had a blast with him. So all-in-all it was still very rewarding.

I did talk to Mike before I left this morning so as usual he made my day! I love waking up with him. He always makes me laugh & cry!!!! But the crying is a good thing....it is always a happy cry. I have never been with anyone who can lift my spirits like he can. Thanks Mike!

Well I have lots to do before I go to work tonight. Oh yea, right after I posted last night, I had a very nice surprise. My girlfriend from Guam is in town....she didn't tell anyone she was coming into town so it was a GREAT surprise. I can't wait to see you Lisa!!!! I have missed you a lot!

Now I really need to get going and get "my chores" done!

I love you Mike!!!!

Two down, one to go!!

As the title of this post says, I have worked two nights at the Sports Plex and one more to go this week. Tonight was VERY slow...which after last night made the night drag!!!

I'm not sure if I was wound up after working at such a fast pace for 3 1/2 hours last night or what, butr I could NOT get to sleep. I tossed and turned most of the night. So today when I got home from work at 1100 I talked to Mike for about 30 minutes on line and then I took a 2 hour nap and slept like a rock. Mike was very tired too. The whole time I was chatting with him he was yawning. He has been very busy at work so I'm sure combined with the long hours and the heat it has to catch up with you eventually.

Not much to say tonight but I did want to post something. I have to get up early tomorrow to volunteer with the Special Olympics. I am so excited about that. It should be a lot of fun. It is acutally for a event sponsored by St. Mary's Home for Disabled Children. I am really looking forward to it.

I will try to post tomorrow after I get home from the Sports Plex.

Have a GREAT day tomorrow, Mike. I love you!!!!

Working for a living....

WOW...what a night at the Sports Plex...we were very busy....we usually get at least one break but tonight we weren't able to get one. It was $1.00 hotdog night....it is so much fun though!!

I actually spoke to Mike 3 times today! He sounds so good. Then I was able to chat with him when I got home from work (my day job). He didn't have power most of the day to his CHU so it was hotter than hell. They were replacing a generator. At first the internet cafe had no power as well and for whatever reason, even when they have power, the AC isn't working so no matter where he was....it was VERY hot! What was really bad was he was unable to take a shower because of no power. With it being that hot, it is the only way to cool down. When he was online this afternoon, the power was FINALLY turned back on so his CHU was cooling down, but it was still to hot to try to go to sleep. I really hope he was able to take a shower and get a good nights rest.

I am going to hit the bed...tomorrow is another busy day....work in the morning and then work at the Sports Plex again!

Will try to post again tomorrow...

I love you Mike!!!!