She is only 17. She is in 11th grade so still may change her mind. She is an intelligent girl, she has the second highest average in her high school and really doesn't spend much time studying. She is involved in a whole bunch of extra ciricular activities. Captain of the cheer leading squad ect. She is going to go to Adirondack Com. Colledge for 2 years because she can go free. Top 10 % in class can go for no charge. Since my sister and bil are adopting a baby from China, she wants to be around for a couple years and not be so far away. Then she would like to transfer to Cederville. She has a couple interests in mind. Genetics, and law. She is traveling to China in July as a junior ambassador for the U.S.A. She is so excited, because she will get to see her baby sisters country. She will stay 17 days. This also is good for college credits. One of her fears with genetics is that she would be forced to participate in many areas that she wouldn't want to. God will put her on the right course I am sure. But thanks for asking. Here is a pic of her in the front . When we took the youth group to water safari, last fall. She is wearing the gray sweatshirt, and is in front of me, I am right behind her.

We're babysitting Lara's puppy this weekend. His name is Jack (named after her grandfather) and he is a miniature Australian shepard.
Reba and Rylee just love playing with him. Rylee is obsessed with him and won't leave him alone. He is quite fiesty for a little guy.

Wow! 3 dogs, sounds like a house full, you'll be getting your exercise with all that walking and ---- patrol. What a cute puppy, I had never seen an Australian Shepherd, since he is a miniture how much bigger will he get? Thanks for sharing the pic. Hi! everyone else. Catch ya later off to $ store, then to work.

Hi Gals--Angie sent the pictures....the puppy is 6 pounds now Sue and will reach about 12 fully grown.

It is raining here again today a little. My son and I are heading down to my daughter's college for her tennis match...yesterday she won doubles and was way ahead in singles before she got rained out playing a team from Arizona...I was soaked! before I got to the car.

I have finally realized that I am to blame for all the bad weather...SORRY gals! I know it's my fault...you see....I NEVER reply or forward those e-mails that say YOU MUST! or you will be cursed!! KARMA........

Enjoy your week-end...gotta jam.....Gary

A dear friend of our family and church for 20 years, 26 yr. old Wade Tyman USA Army was killed by a roadside bomb in Iraq last night... asking for prayers for his family in these troubled times. Bless you, Gary

Sorry I have been so MIA. Wow life is busy! I had two in basketball and with me tanning and trying to workout everyother day. I am trouble catching up on the posts and when I try I start dozing! I am still seeing the trainner and I am noticing a diffrent in how I feel. I will always have the pain but it doesn't own me. I feel better and look a lot healthier. My DD had her baby shower Sunday. She has 6 weeks! Didn't it not seem like yesterday I was talking wedding plans. And now a 19 months latter she having a Baby boy name Chayse. I keep you in my heart when I am gone so please know even when I stray I really miss posting with all of you.

I will try to get caught up and reply to all of you this week.

will be posting soon.

Sami: It's so good to hear from you!! So exciting that you're going to be a grandma. I agree that you were just talking about their wedding and now a child. Glad to hear things are going well with you.

Gary: So tragic. My prayers are for you and this family.

Michelle: Have a great day off today!

Sunny: How are you doing on your new program? What's it about?

doitforme: Thanks for the pic. I love seeing what each of you look like.

teel: Glad to hear you didin't break it. Take care of yourself.

mkay: How are things going? Is DH recovering?

I spent the weekend getting meals, etc. ready for the coming week. DH had Sunday off so we spent that together. We went to church then out for lunch and then relaxed. Very nice. He was so tired that going out and doing something wasn't in the agenda.

I maintained my weight this week. I'm still exercising each morning and am following an eating plan that I hope will lower my blood pressure. It's called the DASH eating plan and is recommended by the American Heart Association. I go to the doctor in the middle of April so we'll see if it works. It recommends whole grains, low fat dairy, lots of veggies and fruits and less meat. It also shows you how to read labels for salt content, etc. There's salt in everything!! The website if you're interested is: www.nhlbi.nih.gov. I think it's common sense and healthy eating so hopefully it will work.

Time to get ready for work so I'll say have a great day!

E.Z. I am so sorry to hear about the young man from your church. I pray every night for our men and women serving in Iraq. I trully believe that what they are doing will make a difference in the Arab World. It is wonderful for Lebanon to be calling for Syria to leave. Egypt is suppose to hold elections, Saudi Arabia is going to let women vote ect. I think this will snowball. This of course I believe has to happen for the earth to come under a one world goverment discussed in revelations. I believe the technology we have today is progressing toward that end too. With the GPS sattelite. Where you can be found anywhere. With the eye scanners, and now chips of info implanted. It is coming fast. PTL I know I am saved.

Sami- So wonderful to hear from you, you must be so excited a new baby. I know I am and I am only an Aunt. We should be going sometime around June to pick up the Chinese baby, that my sister is adopting. It will be so much fun to have a little one around again.

Mitchy- Hope all went well with Bruce. The yarn store sounds interesting, don't have anything like that around here.

Wilma- Dash Diet- Most foods have more than a dash of salt. neat name. I am doing low cal, lean meat, and lots of veggies, I think I am sprouting ears on my head, in time for Easter. Great Job maintaining your weight this week.

Hello to all those MIA"s I am doing great. I lost another 1 lb this week. It seems to go on easier than it comes off. I did find a really yummy diet dessert though. Skinny cows strawberry shortcake ice cream sandwiches. They taste like the real icecream. The other varieties are o.k. But these are awesome. Gotta go catch up on bible reading, that I didn't get done yesterday. Sprout miss your devotions come back and let us know how that cute puppy is doing! Se ya!

I just joined today and was browising through. I saw the Christian group and became very excited!! But the posts seem to end in Feb. is anyone still posting in this group?

Hello everyone! I have just joined this group today and I am very excited. Looks like everyone is truly doing well on their weight loss.

I am so happy that I have come across this group. I have a 12 week old niece that was born with a cancerous tumor in her head. It is bigger than her brain is has pushed it over to the left side of her head. She is undergoing chemotherapy now and is doing well. Please keep her lifted up in your prayers. We are believing God for a full and total recovery and that she will live a long and healthy life.

Mnewton~ Welcome!!! Please come back and post often. I'm glad you found us too! And I will definitely pray for your dear niece. What is her first name? Poor baby...

Gary!I'm so sorry about Wade, he too will be in prayer and for his family.