It has been such a long time since I have been on. I feel like I have been on a roller coaster. I am ready for a new year.
My son A got a job at college. We brought down his car that we just bought. On his first day of orientation, he was told by the manager on duty to not come back. Somehow his drawer was off by $20. Wow. That hit both him and us like a wall. His first job in a year and this is what happens. We all thought that that was to coincendtal. The manager and his trainer had to be in on it. After two months of looking some more, he got another one. The downside, he was done with finals and time to come home for break. He will start when he returns.
K has had a stressful first terms with classes at college. She has enjoyed being home seeing family and her horse.
M got a new job and now has to go back to school to help her with the older age of children she works with. Her boyfriend is still looking for some job to pay for even gas.
I myself have been diagnosed with a condition from Mayo Clinic where my feet and hands get hot, red and sweaty. It is cause by neuropathy and dialeted blood vessels. http://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/dermatology/minnesota/overview/specialty-groups/erythromelalgispecialty-clinica
I spent two days there for tests. I have one more to go. I currently am on a cocktail of medications. It has made work hard and uncomfortable. This holiday season was busy and hard but a little easier than last year.
The most difficult thing this year has been my husband's personality disorder and depression. My husband did admit to my son and me this year that he suffers from depression and other terrible thoughts about himself. He said he would see a therapist but that didn't happen. Instead he found a cd from Graham Cooke to cure him. Well, it hasn't. Every day I am the subject of his hurting person hurts another. I got to bed emotionally exhausted. Every now and then, he is a happy person that treats me perfectly. We have fun together and look forward to future. Those times are rare though.
I am still trying to find two people give my poor horse the exercise she needs. I hope it happends soon.
I wish all of you a wonderful, healthy and blessed 2015.
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Monday, December 15, 2014
Along The Board Links
http://alongtheboards.com/2014/11/tale-tape-minnesota-wild-vs-philadelphia-flyers/
Saturday, November 29, 2014
Still blessing others with my wonderful horse
K has been away at college since the end of August. My current leaser had to stop due to her job. I have a teenager taking lessons on her but Dee says she is not quite ready to lease. Dee does use Dinah to give lessons to students that approach her for them. Li, who use to lease Dinah and own her own horse, comes out and ride Dinah whenever she can. She has been good for a variety of reasons. First, she use to ride Dinah and knows her temperament, she knows Dinah's cues. Second, since Li owned her own horse, she knows all the health issues they can have. The down thing, is the last minute, Li has had to cancel.
My good friend, Tam, is organizing a drill team at the stables. Due to work, I am not able to participate. But, Tam has found a girl to use Dinah. That should be fun.
My plans were that since it is just me going out to see my horse I would have more time. Somehow each week I have work or other plans that have not allowed me to do this. My new years resolution after the holidays is too get out more. All of you will have to hold me to this.
I will post pictures from the drill teams performance at the Christmas Party at the stables.
My good friend, Tam, is organizing a drill team at the stables. Due to work, I am not able to participate. But, Tam has found a girl to use Dinah. That should be fun.
My plans were that since it is just me going out to see my horse I would have more time. Somehow each week I have work or other plans that have not allowed me to do this. My new years resolution after the holidays is too get out more. All of you will have to hold me to this.
I will post pictures from the drill teams performance at the Christmas Party at the stables.
Monday, November 24, 2014
Minnesota Wild and the power of shot suppression
Minnesota Wild and the power of shot suppression
Wonderful comparison of the team so far this year to last year. Interesting that so far the numbers don't look good but they are winning games. Not last year they did well. Sport players injuries happen frequently and can make the difference.
Wonderful comparison of the team so far this year to last year. Interesting that so far the numbers don't look good but they are winning games. Not last year they did well. Sport players injuries happen frequently and can make the difference.
Sunday, November 16, 2014
.Gauging the Mikko Koivu panic level in Minnesota
Gauging the Mikko Koivu panic level in Minnesota
Very compelling article. I feel sorry for him. But people are not perfect and can't have great games forever. New players join teams, others get injured. It is interesting to read how the coach changes the lineup to try to have that work better. Here is to hoping that they can find the niche for each player. I enjoyed reading the writer's perspective of not giving up yet.
Very compelling article. I feel sorry for him. But people are not perfect and can't have great games forever. New players join teams, others get injured. It is interesting to read how the coach changes the lineup to try to have that work better. Here is to hoping that they can find the niche for each player. I enjoyed reading the writer's perspective of not giving up yet.
Friday, November 14, 2014
College Visits
My husband, my oldest and I have visited A and K at college this Autumn. In September we went to visit A at Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall. It was a fun time. A showed his sister all around the campus. M went on a small marathon. As A took her on a tour, M saw flyers around the campus and told her brother he should apply there, and there; get involved with that groups and this one; and go to this church. At lunch, the college president sat with us for a while. M left impressed with the college. We went home at the end of the day.
One month later we make the drive all the way to Grand Rapids, Michigan. We saw K the evening we arrived. We were there for two full days. We took K shopping, to get her hair cut, to the apple orchard and to see a movie. It was a good time but there were those moments. By the end, I think that K was remembering why she went far away for college. I was disappointed in it because I didn't get to do anything I wanted to with her. This trip in the beginning was to be just me. My husband didn't feel comfortable with me going by myself. Once M found out we were going and she had that time off due to teacher's conventions, she came with.
I would like to visit K myself something this school year. But that remains to be seen.
A finally got a job at college and has a car. But was fired at the end of his first day of training. We know that the other cashier and manager were in on it. He still is without a job and does not have the motivation to apply. He knows he needs to but it is hard. The song He Knows by Jeremy Camp has been my song the past month. My husband and I saw him in concert (it was great).
I will try to do a couple more blogs but I am entering the holiday season again it work and it is busy and tiring.
One month later we make the drive all the way to Grand Rapids, Michigan. We saw K the evening we arrived. We were there for two full days. We took K shopping, to get her hair cut, to the apple orchard and to see a movie. It was a good time but there were those moments. By the end, I think that K was remembering why she went far away for college. I was disappointed in it because I didn't get to do anything I wanted to with her. This trip in the beginning was to be just me. My husband didn't feel comfortable with me going by myself. Once M found out we were going and she had that time off due to teacher's conventions, she came with.
I would like to visit K myself something this school year. But that remains to be seen.
A finally got a job at college and has a car. But was fired at the end of his first day of training. We know that the other cashier and manager were in on it. He still is without a job and does not have the motivation to apply. He knows he needs to but it is hard. The song He Knows by Jeremy Camp has been my song the past month. My husband and I saw him in concert (it was great).
I will try to do a couple more blogs but I am entering the holiday season again it work and it is busy and tiring.
Sunday, November 9, 2014
What makes you valuable: Jason Pominville
What makes you valuable: Jason Pominville
I enjoyed reading about Pominville and how he uses his seeing the weak side of the opponent and using that to his advantage. Like the writer notes, it is not always about the skill of skating but using your common sense and a little detective mind. Way to go Jason.
I enjoyed reading about Pominville and how he uses his seeing the weak side of the opponent and using that to his advantage. Like the writer notes, it is not always about the skill of skating but using your common sense and a little detective mind. Way to go Jason.
Thursday, November 6, 2014
What makes you valuable: Jared Spurgeon, man on the rush
What makes you valuable: Jared Spurgeon, man on the rush
Wow. It is nice to read about a player that plays with his brain and not his emotion. This player is simple and level-headed. He goes to where he is needed. I love having the pictures to see what exactly the writer is talking about. Another great article by this writer.
Wow. It is nice to read about a player that plays with his brain and not his emotion. This player is simple and level-headed. He goes to where he is needed. I love having the pictures to see what exactly the writer is talking about. Another great article by this writer.
Friday, October 31, 2014
Fate of the Wild rests on Mikael Granlund’s shoulders
Fate of the Wild rests on Mikael Granlund’s shoulders
Interesting statistics on how different groups of players makes things happen. I hope Granlund can shine and the Minnesota Wild can make it to the playoffs again this year.
Well written article with depth to it.
Interesting statistics on how different groups of players makes things happen. I hope Granlund can shine and the Minnesota Wild can make it to the playoffs again this year.
Well written article with depth to it.
Monday, October 20, 2014
Part 2 of Looking for an additional leaser
So it has been over a month since the 25 year old gal has ridden our horse Dinah. In addition, she has not paid me or even contacted me. Cheri has been riding some, and has taken a few lessons and paid.
I have decided that I need to have a experienced person riding my horse. These beginners make it difficult for me to monitor how my horse is doing. Is she losing weight, are her muscles getting weak, are her hooves growing from lack of exercise?
I do have a previous leaser that comes out once a week to ride. That is wonderful as she knows Dinah but also how to ride and what horses can be like. I wish she could come out more often and that would eliminate the need for a different leaser.
Cheri has been fine but she is 16 and those problems with a teenager. Lack of transportation, money, homework, job and maturity. So far this month she has not paid me and the last minute she cancels with coming out to ride Dinah.
Dee texted me one morning telling me that the 25 year old gal had a lesson. I was shocked. I told Dee that she had not asked me, nor had she paid me. Dee said no more lessons until she gets things settled with me.
I really wish I had all the time in the world to ride my horse and not have the stress of this. But, like our previous leaser said, I have the horse to bless others in some way. I have to remember that.
I hope the next time I have opportunity to write, I will have a happy story about who rides our horse.
I have decided that I need to have a experienced person riding my horse. These beginners make it difficult for me to monitor how my horse is doing. Is she losing weight, are her muscles getting weak, are her hooves growing from lack of exercise?
I do have a previous leaser that comes out once a week to ride. That is wonderful as she knows Dinah but also how to ride and what horses can be like. I wish she could come out more often and that would eliminate the need for a different leaser.
Cheri has been fine but she is 16 and those problems with a teenager. Lack of transportation, money, homework, job and maturity. So far this month she has not paid me and the last minute she cancels with coming out to ride Dinah.
Dee texted me one morning telling me that the 25 year old gal had a lesson. I was shocked. I told Dee that she had not asked me, nor had she paid me. Dee said no more lessons until she gets things settled with me.
I really wish I had all the time in the world to ride my horse and not have the stress of this. But, like our previous leaser said, I have the horse to bless others in some way. I have to remember that.
I hope the next time I have opportunity to write, I will have a happy story about who rides our horse.
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
30 in 15: Minnesota Wild season preview
30 in 15: Minnesota Wild season preview
Very well and interesting article. I enjoyed reading the stats on the team, other author's opinions and fans. Then to read this person's opinion on the team and their success. After the pre-season win, I wonder now what people think.
Very well and interesting article. I enjoyed reading the stats on the team, other author's opinions and fans. Then to read this person's opinion on the team and their success. After the pre-season win, I wonder now what people think.
Friday, September 26, 2014
Searching for an additional leaser
About two months ago, K and I were able to notice that our current leaser Collette was a busy lady. She wanted to come out a lot to ride Dinah but found it difficult. K knew that I would still be busy with work, regular chores and my mother. We decided that another leaser would be the best thing for our horse. So we began the process again. K still had a month before going off to college but if the past was an indication as to how this time would go, it would be some time before finding one. In addition, even if we did find one, it gave K an opportunity to be here to answer any questions that person would have.
As time went one, we found to gals that were interested. One who is about 25 and the other 16. The problem with both is that they really have never ridden before, have never taken lessons. The nice person I am could not say no. So both gals started taking lessons with Dee just like our previous leaser. Once the first one is ready to ride on her own and lease, the person would.
Things were going okay until a month ago. The older one stopped coming out and taking lessons. It would be over a week before I would receive a text from her. The other one is in school and has less time to perfect her riding skills.
K and I have decided to looking for another leaser that can start riding on their own right away. Dinah, our horse, needs the exercise and attention from someone that knows what they are doing.
I hope it won't be long before I will be writing on here that we have another one. Oh the ups and downs of owning a animal.
As time went one, we found to gals that were interested. One who is about 25 and the other 16. The problem with both is that they really have never ridden before, have never taken lessons. The nice person I am could not say no. So both gals started taking lessons with Dee just like our previous leaser. Once the first one is ready to ride on her own and lease, the person would.
Things were going okay until a month ago. The older one stopped coming out and taking lessons. It would be over a week before I would receive a text from her. The other one is in school and has less time to perfect her riding skills.
K and I have decided to looking for another leaser that can start riding on their own right away. Dinah, our horse, needs the exercise and attention from someone that knows what they are doing.
I hope it won't be long before I will be writing on here that we have another one. Oh the ups and downs of owning a animal.
Friday, September 19, 2014
Family Weekend
Onward to our second Family Weekend at Southwest Minnesota State University.
This year we had our oldest along instead of our youngest. Once we arrived A showed his sister, M, his room. He was proud. M enjoyed seeing it. We left to go to a improv but were three minutes late. The movie wasn't for about an hour so M got a tour of the campus. M was impressed and excited with all of the activities her brother could participate in. We then went to see the movie and it was fun. My husband was hungry so we went to Applebee's. M was going to do the run the next morning so we went to our rooms.
The next morning we went to breakfast and then M did the run. After that we had lunch with our families and even had the president of the college sit at the table for a little bit. It was great to hear her thoughts and that in her opinion the Creative Writing department is the best. Some of the professors have even had books published. Makes us feel great about this college.
My husband helped A rearrange his room and off to do some shopping. Off to supper then home.
It was a great weekend and to see M and A hanging out. It has been a very long time since it was just the two of them.
Now for A to get a job there at school. Such a happy and proud parent. God sure has blessed us.
This year we had our oldest along instead of our youngest. Once we arrived A showed his sister, M, his room. He was proud. M enjoyed seeing it. We left to go to a improv but were three minutes late. The movie wasn't for about an hour so M got a tour of the campus. M was impressed and excited with all of the activities her brother could participate in. We then went to see the movie and it was fun. My husband was hungry so we went to Applebee's. M was going to do the run the next morning so we went to our rooms.
The next morning we went to breakfast and then M did the run. After that we had lunch with our families and even had the president of the college sit at the table for a little bit. It was great to hear her thoughts and that in her opinion the Creative Writing department is the best. Some of the professors have even had books published. Makes us feel great about this college.
My husband helped A rearrange his room and off to do some shopping. Off to supper then home.
It was a great weekend and to see M and A hanging out. It has been a very long time since it was just the two of them.
Now for A to get a job there at school. Such a happy and proud parent. God sure has blessed us.
Monday, September 15, 2014
School time is here again
Well, my husband and I have successfully taken two children to college and have them settled in their routines.
A is in his second year at Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall. He has one more year after this one and then time to find a job to support himself. He has a small room to himself but shares a bathroom with a young man. A has his own sink but the toilet and shower are between the two rooms. Last year it was so hot they opened the Student Center for the kids to sleep in that didn't have air conditioner. This year my son has a/c but it has been on the cooler side. I was very excited for him. It was a tough summer with no job, no money and nothing to do. He did make the best of it.
K and I didn't find another leaser for our horse. Two girls wanted to but our trainer said that they were brand new to riding that they needed weeks of lessons. I set up the same program as our past leaser. These two gals take lessons and come out another day to bond with Dinah. They pay for lessons and then pay me a small amount to be with my horse. I don't know how long they need to take lessons but that is up to our trained, Dee.
Now comes the hard part of the last week of summer. It was getting my youngest ready to move to college. It takes about eleven hours to drive there from our home. K and I had lunch with her grandma and also two friends that have horses also. We move K into her room. It is like an apartment. There are four girls, four bedrooms, a small living area and two bathrooms. We were there Friday, Saturday and Sunday. On Monday we did a few more things then left for home. While K was doing things with her Pack, we went to Lake Michigan and drove around Grand Rapids some. We both have never been to this part of Michigan before. K was a little teary eyed. That made it hard on me. My husband was already emotional. On Tuesday, I was crying. I thought I was going to enjoy it but now it was hard. Since then it has been easier.
Updates coming on Family weekend at Southwest Minnesota State University.
A is in his second year at Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall. He has one more year after this one and then time to find a job to support himself. He has a small room to himself but shares a bathroom with a young man. A has his own sink but the toilet and shower are between the two rooms. Last year it was so hot they opened the Student Center for the kids to sleep in that didn't have air conditioner. This year my son has a/c but it has been on the cooler side. I was very excited for him. It was a tough summer with no job, no money and nothing to do. He did make the best of it.
K and I didn't find another leaser for our horse. Two girls wanted to but our trainer said that they were brand new to riding that they needed weeks of lessons. I set up the same program as our past leaser. These two gals take lessons and come out another day to bond with Dinah. They pay for lessons and then pay me a small amount to be with my horse. I don't know how long they need to take lessons but that is up to our trained, Dee.
Now comes the hard part of the last week of summer. It was getting my youngest ready to move to college. It takes about eleven hours to drive there from our home. K and I had lunch with her grandma and also two friends that have horses also. We move K into her room. It is like an apartment. There are four girls, four bedrooms, a small living area and two bathrooms. We were there Friday, Saturday and Sunday. On Monday we did a few more things then left for home. While K was doing things with her Pack, we went to Lake Michigan and drove around Grand Rapids some. We both have never been to this part of Michigan before. K was a little teary eyed. That made it hard on me. My husband was already emotional. On Tuesday, I was crying. I thought I was going to enjoy it but now it was hard. Since then it has been easier.
Updates coming on Family weekend at Southwest Minnesota State University.
Sunday, September 14, 2014
Minnesota Wild’s Darcy Kuemper dilemma a no-win situation
Minnesota Wild’s Darcy Kuemper dilemma a no-win situation
Very good article.
I have to wonder about the Minnesota Wild lately. It seems everything is about money. You have to wonder about all of these major sport teams. Do they save money and go with those players that aren't worth it? Aren't they really in it to win? I just love to watch and don't really care about the rest.
What do you all think?
P.S. If you like this writer, forward his articles. Every writer deserves to have his writings get exposure to make a living, just like all artist.
I hope the Wild do have a great season and make it to the playoffs again.
Very good article.
I have to wonder about the Minnesota Wild lately. It seems everything is about money. You have to wonder about all of these major sport teams. Do they save money and go with those players that aren't worth it? Aren't they really in it to win? I just love to watch and don't really care about the rest.
What do you all think?
P.S. If you like this writer, forward his articles. Every writer deserves to have his writings get exposure to make a living, just like all artist.
I hope the Wild do have a great season and make it to the playoffs again.
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Summer 2014
As I sit here and write this, I am enjoying a cool even after rain the day before. I just lover the smell of rain and the sound of it. As a child I would go outside and play in the puddles along with the other children. Though most of them were boys. I was never your typical girl and not your typical lady.
It has been a busy summer. After K's graduation party, we had Independence Day. We didn't do much as it was kind of warm. We spend most of July doing yard work after the wet spring. We did take a trip to Michigan for K's college orientation. One full day out, a full day of meetings and than one full day back.
As the summer progressed, we realized that we should start looking for another leaser for Dinah. Our current one is great, but only comes out two days a week. When K's is away at college, I will still be working. That leaves Dinah to just stand in the pasture and then her stall. So we started the process once again. It has been a interesting one again. That I will save for another post to continue our blessing others with our horses.
My mother-in-law has kept my husband busy with her falls and health. My oldest was involved in a auto accident with her car being totally destroyed. She had to buy another one. Her current employer doesn't really offer advancement opportunities or raises. M has decided she probably will have to go back and get her Master's. Her boyfriend, A is still writing but no job. He will be going back to college.
Luckily my mom has been great. I don't know how she does it at 88.
Our son never did get a job. I pray he gets one at college this coming school year. He sure did try with over 20 applications filled out. His main problem was that he was there for only the summer.
I still am working at Target with about 20 hours a week. The culture at my store is getting worse. I can't wait until I can retire.
This has been a summer of a few close friends being diagnosed with some form of cancer. The main one is lymphoma. I pray for each one of them to be healed. I know it can be done as my mom is a example and my mother-in-law.
I hope you all are enjoying your summers. Autumn is just right around the corner. I look forward to posting more about what it is liking having no children in the house during the school year. That's all for now.
It has been a busy summer. After K's graduation party, we had Independence Day. We didn't do much as it was kind of warm. We spend most of July doing yard work after the wet spring. We did take a trip to Michigan for K's college orientation. One full day out, a full day of meetings and than one full day back.
As the summer progressed, we realized that we should start looking for another leaser for Dinah. Our current one is great, but only comes out two days a week. When K's is away at college, I will still be working. That leaves Dinah to just stand in the pasture and then her stall. So we started the process once again. It has been a interesting one again. That I will save for another post to continue our blessing others with our horses.
My mother-in-law has kept my husband busy with her falls and health. My oldest was involved in a auto accident with her car being totally destroyed. She had to buy another one. Her current employer doesn't really offer advancement opportunities or raises. M has decided she probably will have to go back and get her Master's. Her boyfriend, A is still writing but no job. He will be going back to college.
Luckily my mom has been great. I don't know how she does it at 88.
Our son never did get a job. I pray he gets one at college this coming school year. He sure did try with over 20 applications filled out. His main problem was that he was there for only the summer.
I still am working at Target with about 20 hours a week. The culture at my store is getting worse. I can't wait until I can retire.
This has been a summer of a few close friends being diagnosed with some form of cancer. The main one is lymphoma. I pray for each one of them to be healed. I know it can be done as my mom is a example and my mother-in-law.
I hope you all are enjoying your summers. Autumn is just right around the corner. I look forward to posting more about what it is liking having no children in the house during the school year. That's all for now.
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
The Last Graduation Party
We had the last graduation party for our children, ever.
K put alot of time and creative energy into it. I put alot of time, creative energy and money. Not many people showed up. It was sad for all of us but K. She liked that because she could talk to every one that came.
We had pulled pork, coleslaw, a cold pasta salad, fruit tray, vegetable tray, cookies and cake. The day before was nice but a little windy. The day of the party was warm, windy and then thunderstorms. My brother, sister-in-law, niece and her husband were here when the storms came through. They helped us take down everything. We visited with them until the storm was over.
A lot of food leftovers to eat. Good thing this was our last.
My oldest daughter's boyfriend was at our house almost all day helping. What a trooper.
Three weeks after this party we went to Grand Rapids, Michigan for Orientation for K. Nine hours out there, next day listening to speakers, then nine hours next day back. K. soon will be off to college. Yes I will miss here, but I am ready to have my chicks gone and time for me.
Here are a couple of pictures of the centerpieces from her party.
K put alot of time and creative energy into it. I put alot of time, creative energy and money. Not many people showed up. It was sad for all of us but K. She liked that because she could talk to every one that came.
We had pulled pork, coleslaw, a cold pasta salad, fruit tray, vegetable tray, cookies and cake. The day before was nice but a little windy. The day of the party was warm, windy and then thunderstorms. My brother, sister-in-law, niece and her husband were here when the storms came through. They helped us take down everything. We visited with them until the storm was over.
A lot of food leftovers to eat. Good thing this was our last.
My oldest daughter's boyfriend was at our house almost all day helping. What a trooper.
Three weeks after this party we went to Grand Rapids, Michigan for Orientation for K. Nine hours out there, next day listening to speakers, then nine hours next day back. K. soon will be off to college. Yes I will miss here, but I am ready to have my chicks gone and time for me.
Here are a couple of pictures of the centerpieces from her party.
Sunday, July 20, 2014
Along The Board Links
http://alongtheboards.com/2014/07/options-abound-for-minnesota-wild-to-fill-their-blue-line/
I hope the Minnesota Wild can get some awesome players this upcoming season. Though I have to wonder why they are not willing to pay more for players that have been playing this sport for a long time. Though I do agree with them about the new, young players. Those players need to earn what they are worth.
I hope the Minnesota Wild can get some awesome players this upcoming season. Though I have to wonder why they are not willing to pay more for players that have been playing this sport for a long time. Though I do agree with them about the new, young players. Those players need to earn what they are worth.
Friday, July 18, 2014
Philips Healthcare Links
http://www.medgadget.com/2014/06/philips-unveils-neurosuite-for-minimally-invasive-neurological-procedures-video.html
So cool. Especially with all of the brain injuries from sports. There seems to be a increase especially among the young in school. Also, I know of more people having blood clots in their brains.
So glad companies like this are inventing these products. Yeah for Philips.
So cool. Especially with all of the brain injuries from sports. There seems to be a increase especially among the young in school. Also, I know of more people having blood clots in their brains.
So glad companies like this are inventing these products. Yeah for Philips.
Philips Healthcare Links
lifelinesys.com/content/blog/seniors/aging-health/us-census-report-highlights-an-aginmericg-aa
I want my mom to get one. She is 88 and lives by herself in her house. Three and a half years ago my dad passed away. He fell in their home, broke his back, had surgery and pneumonia.
My mother-in-law lives in a nursing home. She falls on average of twice to three times a month. Last two resulted in her hitting her head.
I feel so strongly that all elderly citizens have one of these. I hope the cost comes down some. I know that Philip's is relatively inexpensive.
I want my mom to get one. She is 88 and lives by herself in her house. Three and a half years ago my dad passed away. He fell in their home, broke his back, had surgery and pneumonia.
My mother-in-law lives in a nursing home. She falls on average of twice to three times a month. Last two resulted in her hitting her head.
I feel so strongly that all elderly citizens have one of these. I hope the cost comes down some. I know that Philip's is relatively inexpensive.
Monday, July 7, 2014
Broken Together
Broken Together
This is a good song for my marriage. It has been and still is broken. I don't know what to do. He says it is me, or it is him. The circle never ends.
Only God can.
This is a good song for my marriage. It has been and still is broken. I don't know what to do. He says it is me, or it is him. The circle never ends.
Only God can.
Friday, July 4, 2014
Monday, June 16, 2014
School is over
A long time since I have written anything. I have been busy these last few weeks.
My son came home from college for the summer. He finished his first year at this college. It has been good to have him home. A left his two year job at a sandwich restaurant before going away. He wanted to get a job working for a different place. A. has been applying for the past five weeks at over 15 places. No interviews yet. His former supervisor said if he didn't get anything he was welcomed back. A has not gone that route yet and I don't blame him. So much for the economy improving. There are too many workers out there looking for something.
On happier note, our youngest graduated from high school this month. We will be having the grad party at the end. K. was busy with the end of school during the first weeks of A being home. The ceremony was great. There were over 500 students. It was inside and that was good since it was raining and cold that day. The day before it was sunny and 83. All of my family came, but there wasn't anyone from my husbands. It is looking to be the same for her grad party. We both have small families so it doesn't take much to have it be no one. K. graduated with the lowest honors. She will be going to college nine hours away from home.
Now I really need to get going on the rest of the planning for the party. Luckily I don't work full time. Some weeks hardly at all. Once again, recession is in the works.
My oldest is still living in her apartment. That means come fall, it will be just my husband and I. It is going to feel really weird. I have been a part-time stay-at-home mom and some years a full-time. This means more time for me with our horse, except I will still have to try to work a lot to pay for two children college that are over two hours from home. Where do the years go?
My son came home from college for the summer. He finished his first year at this college. It has been good to have him home. A left his two year job at a sandwich restaurant before going away. He wanted to get a job working for a different place. A. has been applying for the past five weeks at over 15 places. No interviews yet. His former supervisor said if he didn't get anything he was welcomed back. A has not gone that route yet and I don't blame him. So much for the economy improving. There are too many workers out there looking for something.
On happier note, our youngest graduated from high school this month. We will be having the grad party at the end. K. was busy with the end of school during the first weeks of A being home. The ceremony was great. There were over 500 students. It was inside and that was good since it was raining and cold that day. The day before it was sunny and 83. All of my family came, but there wasn't anyone from my husbands. It is looking to be the same for her grad party. We both have small families so it doesn't take much to have it be no one. K. graduated with the lowest honors. She will be going to college nine hours away from home.
Now I really need to get going on the rest of the planning for the party. Luckily I don't work full time. Some weeks hardly at all. Once again, recession is in the works.
My oldest is still living in her apartment. That means come fall, it will be just my husband and I. It is going to feel really weird. I have been a part-time stay-at-home mom and some years a full-time. This means more time for me with our horse, except I will still have to try to work a lot to pay for two children college that are over two hours from home. Where do the years go?
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Hockey Writer Links
http://thehockeywriters.com/to-the-ahl-and-back-again-a-marco-scandella-story/
This is an uplifting story. I always feel sad when I read about the troubles people have. This made me happy to hear how this player made a turn around in his playing for the team.
It is too bad thought that the Wild's didn't advance to the next round. Hopefully next year.
This is an uplifting story. I always feel sad when I read about the troubles people have. This made me happy to hear how this player made a turn around in his playing for the team.
It is too bad thought that the Wild's didn't advance to the next round. Hopefully next year.
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
The Hockey Writers Links
http://thehockeywriters.com/minnesota-wild-and-the-hierarchy-of-playoff-scoring
I find this article compelling as I am from Minnesota and our team is in the playoffs. It is intriguing how the number of years a player has been playing makes a level and that level makes for a offense. That then can help determine who will play and how well they will do.
Let's go Wild!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I find this article compelling as I am from Minnesota and our team is in the playoffs. It is intriguing how the number of years a player has been playing makes a level and that level makes for a offense. That then can help determine who will play and how well they will do.
Let's go Wild!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Emotional Times
I have not been on here really the past month except to post links. I hope you all don't mind those. The Philips ones are ones that have something that my husband does in his job with Philips. The other ones are articles that my oldest boyfriend writes. I will continue to do them as I find these very informative.
Back in March my husband, my youngest and I went on a road trip to Texas. The week before that my son was home from college. It was great to see him. We celebrated his 21st birthday. I can't believe he is that old.
When we left for Texas it was 6:30 in the morning. We drove to Tulsa, Oklahoma. That first day was uneventful. The second day we drove to Houston and went to their aquarium. We were disappointed for the price. It was geared more to elementary aged children not a 17 year old. It was still nice. After that we went to our hotel. The next day we went to the Houston Space Center. It was good but not as good as Kennedy Space Center to me. My husband loved both. K. was okay about it. After that we went to Houston's Stock Rodeo and Fair. It was HUGE. The rodeo was good and the concert after was music that K loves but we are not big fans of. The AQHA and APHA had some contests there also. The 4H had some contests also. On Thursday my husband spent the morning with a fellow Project Manager for the Houston area. When he was down we drove down to Galveston. K and I went on a horse riding beach trail ride. It was great. We saw in the news that two days later there was a oil spill right there. Friday was Dallas. We went to the Depository where Oswald stood and fired the shots that killed JFK. For my husband and I it was very moving. Then home.
The following weekend we went Grand Rapids, Michigan. K is going to Davenport University there. We got a tour of the campus and she took two tests to see if she needs to take those classes. Then back home after nine hours of driving just one way.
My husband developed cellulitis in his leg that had the graft taken for his bypass surgery four years ago. Then he got a allergic reaction to one of the antibiotics he was taking. Later that week his mother fell at the nursing home. They brought her into the emergency room and did a CAT scan. It showed bleeding in the brain. The next day she was unresponsive. The doctor thought his mom would never recover. As of yesterday, she is eating some and saying some words. The next step is for therapy.
While she was in the hospital, I had a endoscopy done. They used a balloon to stretch my esphogaus in two spots. I hope this fixes my acid problem.
Here are a couple of pictures from our trip.
Back in March my husband, my youngest and I went on a road trip to Texas. The week before that my son was home from college. It was great to see him. We celebrated his 21st birthday. I can't believe he is that old.
When we left for Texas it was 6:30 in the morning. We drove to Tulsa, Oklahoma. That first day was uneventful. The second day we drove to Houston and went to their aquarium. We were disappointed for the price. It was geared more to elementary aged children not a 17 year old. It was still nice. After that we went to our hotel. The next day we went to the Houston Space Center. It was good but not as good as Kennedy Space Center to me. My husband loved both. K. was okay about it. After that we went to Houston's Stock Rodeo and Fair. It was HUGE. The rodeo was good and the concert after was music that K loves but we are not big fans of. The AQHA and APHA had some contests there also. The 4H had some contests also. On Thursday my husband spent the morning with a fellow Project Manager for the Houston area. When he was down we drove down to Galveston. K and I went on a horse riding beach trail ride. It was great. We saw in the news that two days later there was a oil spill right there. Friday was Dallas. We went to the Depository where Oswald stood and fired the shots that killed JFK. For my husband and I it was very moving. Then home.
The following weekend we went Grand Rapids, Michigan. K is going to Davenport University there. We got a tour of the campus and she took two tests to see if she needs to take those classes. Then back home after nine hours of driving just one way.
My husband developed cellulitis in his leg that had the graft taken for his bypass surgery four years ago. Then he got a allergic reaction to one of the antibiotics he was taking. Later that week his mother fell at the nursing home. They brought her into the emergency room and did a CAT scan. It showed bleeding in the brain. The next day she was unresponsive. The doctor thought his mom would never recover. As of yesterday, she is eating some and saying some words. The next step is for therapy.
While she was in the hospital, I had a endoscopy done. They used a balloon to stretch my esphogaus in two spots. I hope this fixes my acid problem.
Here are a couple of pictures from our trip.
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Hockey Writer Links
Very interesting article. I didn't know that about hockey. I wonder how true this is. It will be interesting to see if any of those players win it or not.
http://thehockeywriters.com/norris-trophy-breakdown-point-production-is-the-key-to-victory/
http://thehockeywriters.com/norris-trophy-breakdown-point-production-is-the-key-to-victory/
Sunday, April 6, 2014
Hooked on Hockey links
http://www.hookedonhockeymagazine.com/drew-doughty-the-forgotten-norris-contender/
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Links from The Hockey Writer
http://thehockeywriters.com/minnesota-wild-perpetual-carousal-starting-goalies/
This is a excellent article. The information about the goalie that was diagnosed with MS. After reading this article, your heart has sympathy for this goalie. There were other goalies also that had problems. You come away from reading this with sadness for the team and all the goalies. You want this team to win and make it to the playoffs.
Please comment how this article left you feeling after reading.
This is a excellent article. The information about the goalie that was diagnosed with MS. After reading this article, your heart has sympathy for this goalie. There were other goalies also that had problems. You come away from reading this with sadness for the team and all the goalies. You want this team to win and make it to the playoffs.
Please comment how this article left you feeling after reading.
Thursday, March 27, 2014
More Hockey Writer Links
http://thehockeywriters.com/invasion-of-the-swedish-goalies-lehner-lack-and-markstrom/
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Links from The Hockey Writier
http://thehockeywriters.com/transcendent-rise-mikael-granlund/
What do you think of this article? Comments.
I think it is very good. I wonder about the Wild. We had a good team with the Stars.
What do you think of this article? Comments.
I think it is very good. I wonder about the Wild. We had a good team with the Stars.
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Pleasing People
I am a person that wants everyone to be happy and get along. I want there to be peace. But lately it seems I can't make anyone happy. Have any of you had days like that?
As a mom and wife and worker we have many people to please each day. I seem to be in the middle of my two daughters lately. Many times being unhappy with what I have done. For some reason, my son has been fine.
Then my husband. Everything is wrong there. I won't even begin with that.
At work, I have many bosses. There are the customers. Then a team leader, a key leader, a leader on duty and sometimes the store manager. All wanting things done there own way. One of them tells you to do something, then the other one comes along and wants to you to stop that, and then focus on something else.
I own a horse and board her at a facility. I have to obey the rules that the manager has in place. Yet, his staff needs to provide basic care for my horse per my instructions and the vet. I also have someone who rides my horse when she is out there. So far it has been great. But my daughter who rides the horse also isn't happy with what the leaser does.
Luckily I am close to my mom. When she is not well I take care of her and she is a great patient. I have one brother and we get along and are on the same page most of the time. Yet I still feel like I might have done something wrong. I know that I do have it better than my husband with his siblings and his mom.
I will have been out to see my horse and maybe ride her. I feel happy and relaxed but not wanting to go back home. Why? Because I will get home and everyone will have something to complain about.
There are also many days when I rather just stay in bed. How many of you ever feel like that?
And my husband wonders why I let my children know that I am looking forward to this autumn when all three are either at college or on their own with a job? Just think about it.
Have a great week and remember, just make yourself happy.
As a mom and wife and worker we have many people to please each day. I seem to be in the middle of my two daughters lately. Many times being unhappy with what I have done. For some reason, my son has been fine.
Then my husband. Everything is wrong there. I won't even begin with that.
At work, I have many bosses. There are the customers. Then a team leader, a key leader, a leader on duty and sometimes the store manager. All wanting things done there own way. One of them tells you to do something, then the other one comes along and wants to you to stop that, and then focus on something else.
I own a horse and board her at a facility. I have to obey the rules that the manager has in place. Yet, his staff needs to provide basic care for my horse per my instructions and the vet. I also have someone who rides my horse when she is out there. So far it has been great. But my daughter who rides the horse also isn't happy with what the leaser does.
Luckily I am close to my mom. When she is not well I take care of her and she is a great patient. I have one brother and we get along and are on the same page most of the time. Yet I still feel like I might have done something wrong. I know that I do have it better than my husband with his siblings and his mom.
I will have been out to see my horse and maybe ride her. I feel happy and relaxed but not wanting to go back home. Why? Because I will get home and everyone will have something to complain about.
There are also many days when I rather just stay in bed. How many of you ever feel like that?
And my husband wonders why I let my children know that I am looking forward to this autumn when all three are either at college or on their own with a job? Just think about it.
Have a great week and remember, just make yourself happy.
Sunday, March 9, 2014
Saturday, March 8, 2014
Digital Radiography–transforming your needs into premium solutions for 20 years - Philips
Digital Radiography–transforming your needs into premium solutions for 20 years - Philips
I have a friend that works at the hospital that was interviewed for this. I wonder if my husband has worked with that man. So cool.
I have a friend that works at the hospital that was interviewed for this. I wonder if my husband has worked with that man. So cool.
Friday, March 7, 2014
Orlando
I went to Florida!!!!!!! The company my husband works for was holding a company wide meeting. Actually just a bunch of seminars. It was at the Orlando World Center Marriott. I had worked enough hours during the holidays to pay for my airfare and my meals and a day at Epcot.
This place was huge. About five different restaurants, but very expensive. The first day there was great. It was warm and sunny. I just laid by the pool the whole day. The water in the pool was cold though. Of course I got sunburned. The next day was cloudy and somewhat windy. It felt cooler, but I found a pool that was somewhat heated. That night there was a thunderstorm. I stayed inside and watched the Olympics. The next was cooler and very windy. The perfect day for Epcot. Once I got there, I wished I had dressed a little warmer. That wind really made it feel colder. I enjoyed myself there since I could see what I wanted to, when I wanted to and for how long. As a mom, that is something I rarely get to do.
The last day. It is Valentines Day. The seminars are over but we are staying an extra day. We decided to go for a walk around the whole place. After that we went to the pool and just laid in the sun. My husband read a book the whole time. We had dinner at their Italian restaurant. We each got a complimentary glass of champagne with a raspberry in it and a small place of four chocolate truffles. What a night. The first time in many, many years that we have had that.
We head home the next day. At the airport there are so many travelers it was unbelievable. The reason for this was all the weather and people being stranded. We get to our gate and they were announcing that anyone could upgrade for just $100. We looked at each other and said yes. What a perfect ending to the vacation. Here are a couple of pictures.
The last day. It is Valentines Day. The seminars are over but we are staying an extra day. We decided to go for a walk around the whole place. After that we went to the pool and just laid in the sun. My husband read a book the whole time. We had dinner at their Italian restaurant. We each got a complimentary glass of champagne with a raspberry in it and a small place of four chocolate truffles. What a night. The first time in many, many years that we have had that.
We head home the next day. At the airport there are so many travelers it was unbelievable. The reason for this was all the weather and people being stranded. We get to our gate and they were announcing that anyone could upgrade for just $100. We looked at each other and said yes. What a perfect ending to the vacation. Here are a couple of pictures.
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Our new leaser
We got a new leaser for Dinah. Yeah!!!!!!!!!! I am so happy. She is a young lady that has a full time job and comes out in the evenings. Cally rides English which is good for Dinah and her joints. Cally has had more lessons and riding time than Sally did. This has been good for Dinah. She also is taking lessons with Dee.
Cally started just when I went to Florida. It was great to have another pair of eyes and someone to give this poor horse some exercise. Our family is taking a vacation for Spring Break and it will be good to have Cally there while both K and I are gone.
Cally is asking questions when only needed and gives Dinah great care. She is confident enough with what she knows to take care of Dinah and also shows Dinah who is the leader. We are looking forward to the next months with this lady. The relationship between Cally and Dinah should be great and fun to watch. Our friendship with Sally is still there but we are experiencing some of the things that we thought we might.
Come back for more updates on Cally and Dinah.
Cally started just when I went to Florida. It was great to have another pair of eyes and someone to give this poor horse some exercise. Our family is taking a vacation for Spring Break and it will be good to have Cally there while both K and I are gone.
Cally is asking questions when only needed and gives Dinah great care. She is confident enough with what she knows to take care of Dinah and also shows Dinah who is the leader. We are looking forward to the next months with this lady. The relationship between Cally and Dinah should be great and fun to watch. Our friendship with Sally is still there but we are experiencing some of the things that we thought we might.
Come back for more updates on Cally and Dinah.
Monday, March 3, 2014
Saturday, March 1, 2014
The search process for buying a horse.
My daughter and I have searched for two horses so far. Looking back at the process we have learned a lot. We have had two past leasers look for horses also and have learned a lot from them.
Here are a few of the things we look for the and a little bit of the process.
We first look at ads on the internet, the paper, at our boarding facility or by word of mouth. Facebook is playing a bigger role in this and the paper less. Ads on Craigslist, other websites and at boarding facilities are a big one for us as we can see the picture and read the description. Word of mouth is nice, but you have to have pen and paper or else be given a flyer with the information.
K and I look at the cost first. Both times we bought we had a budget. The next thing we looked at was age. We did not want a old horse. A old horse would require more care than riding. Besides the cost, there is the question of how long before the horse will die. We also didn't want a young horse. A young horse means training. Training before we can ride. A young horse means more energy and not as calm. Since we were new to this, we wanted a horse that had been around different environments and ridden a lot. The third factor is size. Since K was young and I am a short person, a tall horse would not work for us. But, since K would grow, we didn't want a short one either.
Now, I bet some of you are thinking what about the temperament of the horse. YES. That is very important. No description or picture is going to tell us that. If the first three factors get a yes vote, we than call the owner and set a time to come meet the horse. We both also ride the horse. That is when we get a feel for the temperament and personality of the horse. If K and I still love that horse and the looks, we ride that horse again. In the mean time, we set up an appointment to have a independent vet do a pre-purchase exam.
If after all of this goes well, we offer the owner a price. We come to a agreed price and get the horse to our boarding facility.
Even after all of this, there is no guarantees that the horse will stay healthy and injury free. Also, no guarantees that the horse will act the same way, ride the same way and that a bond will form. But, hopefully by seeing the horse a couple of times, asking the owner what the horse likes and dislikes, and having a exam; you have a good starting point. We have also learned that the horse will go through a transition and its mood will change with the new place, people and herd.
K and I formed a great friendship while taking lesson with a instructor/trainer Dee. Dee has taught us so much about having horses. We are still learning every month something new. It is a fun experience. Dee taught us how to discern people's helpful ideas. What is good and makes sense we keep in our memory and what is not we discard.
We are passing this information on to other people including Sally. Some of it she has learned and kept, others she has disregarded. I know that some day here soon Dinah will no longer be with us, and want to begin this journey again of finding a new horse.
Here are a few of the things we look for the and a little bit of the process.
We first look at ads on the internet, the paper, at our boarding facility or by word of mouth. Facebook is playing a bigger role in this and the paper less. Ads on Craigslist, other websites and at boarding facilities are a big one for us as we can see the picture and read the description. Word of mouth is nice, but you have to have pen and paper or else be given a flyer with the information.
K and I look at the cost first. Both times we bought we had a budget. The next thing we looked at was age. We did not want a old horse. A old horse would require more care than riding. Besides the cost, there is the question of how long before the horse will die. We also didn't want a young horse. A young horse means training. Training before we can ride. A young horse means more energy and not as calm. Since we were new to this, we wanted a horse that had been around different environments and ridden a lot. The third factor is size. Since K was young and I am a short person, a tall horse would not work for us. But, since K would grow, we didn't want a short one either.
Now, I bet some of you are thinking what about the temperament of the horse. YES. That is very important. No description or picture is going to tell us that. If the first three factors get a yes vote, we than call the owner and set a time to come meet the horse. We both also ride the horse. That is when we get a feel for the temperament and personality of the horse. If K and I still love that horse and the looks, we ride that horse again. In the mean time, we set up an appointment to have a independent vet do a pre-purchase exam.
If after all of this goes well, we offer the owner a price. We come to a agreed price and get the horse to our boarding facility.
Even after all of this, there is no guarantees that the horse will stay healthy and injury free. Also, no guarantees that the horse will act the same way, ride the same way and that a bond will form. But, hopefully by seeing the horse a couple of times, asking the owner what the horse likes and dislikes, and having a exam; you have a good starting point. We have also learned that the horse will go through a transition and its mood will change with the new place, people and herd.
K and I formed a great friendship while taking lesson with a instructor/trainer Dee. Dee has taught us so much about having horses. We are still learning every month something new. It is a fun experience. Dee taught us how to discern people's helpful ideas. What is good and makes sense we keep in our memory and what is not we discard.
We are passing this information on to other people including Sally. Some of it she has learned and kept, others she has disregarded. I know that some day here soon Dinah will no longer be with us, and want to begin this journey again of finding a new horse.
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Looking for A Leaser for our Horse
With our first horse, my daughter K and I decided to lease. Leasing is just like leasing a car. The owner is responsible for basic care for the horse. Since our was at a boarding facility, the barn staff took care of daily care there like turning out/bringing back in, cleaning stall, feeding hay and supplements. A leaser would pay the owner a certain amount of money monthly. That person then gets to ride the horse a certain number of times a week. They usually are required to take lessons and may take the horse on trail rides or to horse shows and compete with the horse. If the leaser finds the horse injured, they are required to treat it and call the owner to let them know. If the horse requires vet care, they call the vet. The owner pays for all of that and for normal farrier care. If a leaser injuries a horse under their care because of recklessness, they then pay for the vet and supplies needed.
The dollar amount has always been difficult for me. Whenever I offer it for a low amount, I get wacky people. To avoid that the price is higher. But I can only go so high otherwise I don't get anybody interested. The economy really plays a bigger role in this than you would think. In my mind, I never get the amount I believe my horse is worth.
I advertise for this lease. There are many different ways. There are websites dedicated to this, Craigslist and an ad right there at the boarding facility.
Potential leasers either call me or email about the lease. We exchange emails and phone calls talking about what my horse is like, what the lease includes, and what the background is of the leaser. If both parties are still interested, the potential leaser comes to the boarding facility to meet me and my horse. If time permits and the person loves my horse, they groom, tack and then ride her.
After that, if we are both still interested, I have them have a lesson. If that does happen, I talk with the instructor to get input. If the potential leaser wants to lease we then meet to discuss it and sign the lease agreement.
This can take months depending how long for people to respond, meet the horse, take a lesson and then sign the agreement.
I have had some people only lease for two months and some as long as two years. I have mixed feelings about it. I love it for when I or K can't get out there to look at her and give her exercise. But I don't like it because of the people may do things that aren't right for our horse or us, plus I would like my horse for us for a change.
Stay tuned for more.
The dollar amount has always been difficult for me. Whenever I offer it for a low amount, I get wacky people. To avoid that the price is higher. But I can only go so high otherwise I don't get anybody interested. The economy really plays a bigger role in this than you would think. In my mind, I never get the amount I believe my horse is worth.
I advertise for this lease. There are many different ways. There are websites dedicated to this, Craigslist and an ad right there at the boarding facility.
Potential leasers either call me or email about the lease. We exchange emails and phone calls talking about what my horse is like, what the lease includes, and what the background is of the leaser. If both parties are still interested, the potential leaser comes to the boarding facility to meet me and my horse. If time permits and the person loves my horse, they groom, tack and then ride her.
After that, if we are both still interested, I have them have a lesson. If that does happen, I talk with the instructor to get input. If the potential leaser wants to lease we then meet to discuss it and sign the lease agreement.
This can take months depending how long for people to respond, meet the horse, take a lesson and then sign the agreement.
I have had some people only lease for two months and some as long as two years. I have mixed feelings about it. I love it for when I or K can't get out there to look at her and give her exercise. But I don't like it because of the people may do things that aren't right for our horse or us, plus I would like my horse for us for a change.
Stay tuned for more.
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Blessing Other with Our Horses
Sally's horse Faith was to come the last day of January. The previous owner moved it up twice. I was upset in that Sally said she was still committed to following through with the lease. I believe the previous owner should have talked to me. Oh well.
Sally and I still did some things together but in her heart, Sally was over Dinah.
Sally wanted me there the day her horse came but I had other things to do.
The first full day her horse was there, it broke off part of it's hoof kicking a board in the paddock. Well, that is what you get for going into this with your emotions and not your mind.
I am still in the process of finding someone and leave in a week for Florida. Sally has been kind and giving referrals on Dinah and our instructor Dee.
I am glad that Sally is not leasing Dinah. Dinah needs someone now with more confidence and knowledge. Sally has been great for Dinah and us. I don't know if the friendship will continue after this or not.
In the next post I will talk about how I find leasers and what I look for when meeting them. In another one it will be what leasing a horse is like. I will also have one about actually owning a horse and that is at a boarding facility. I still am learning every day about having a horse and letting people ride my horse for their enjoyment.
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Blessing Other With our Horses
Our leaser Sally sends me an email, not a phone call because I am working, that she wants to buy a horse she went to see with a friend. The horse would not come to the stables until she is finished with her lease with Dinah.
Two emotions ran through my head. First, What?!?!? I thought she was going to get a horse for herself after our family moves to a hobby farm. Also, she didn't ask me to go with or help her find one? How many horses had she been looking at? Sally was going to take care of Dinah while we were on vacation. The second, Finally she can make the mistakes with her own horse and not ours.
I called Sally and talked to her. I wanted to know how much she knew about this horse. When she was going to look at other horses, you can't go with your first time. I explained how she should get a pre-purchase exam and if she wanted any horse on our farm, then I needed to try that horse also. Sally agreed all of this needed to be done.
The next day I spent advertising Dinah for lease. As of this day, I still don't have any one.
I believe about a week later, Sally went down with our instructor Dee to meet this horse. Dee liked it, said they were asking a fair price; but this horse would make Sally really be more confident and in control. This horse was not as easy going as Dinah.
Sally emailed me to tell me she had bought this horse. Sally was not going to even go look at another, not let me come ride or get an exam. I decided I had to let it be and just move on. I wanted Sally to keep her money but she said no she wanted to stay with Dinah till the end.
As time went on, Sally rode Dinah less and less. Yes we have had a cold winter; but when it was nice out she still chose not to. Sally even starting buying the things for this horse. She said we would go shopping together. Because of all this money, Sally stopped buying things for Dinah. My daughter K and I knew that Sally had checked out with Dinah. It was understandable, but we didn't want this for Dinah.
I was praying I would find someone before her horse came. We had close ones but never came through. For some reason, we never got one. I am not sure why.
Sally is turning into the new horse owner that we don't really like. People at the stables have even talked about her. During this process though, Sally said that I have taught her so much about finding a horse, getting ready and what it is like to have one. She even said that I was patient and never made her feel bad.
Two emotions ran through my head. First, What?!?!? I thought she was going to get a horse for herself after our family moves to a hobby farm. Also, she didn't ask me to go with or help her find one? How many horses had she been looking at? Sally was going to take care of Dinah while we were on vacation. The second, Finally she can make the mistakes with her own horse and not ours.
I called Sally and talked to her. I wanted to know how much she knew about this horse. When she was going to look at other horses, you can't go with your first time. I explained how she should get a pre-purchase exam and if she wanted any horse on our farm, then I needed to try that horse also. Sally agreed all of this needed to be done.
The next day I spent advertising Dinah for lease. As of this day, I still don't have any one.
I believe about a week later, Sally went down with our instructor Dee to meet this horse. Dee liked it, said they were asking a fair price; but this horse would make Sally really be more confident and in control. This horse was not as easy going as Dinah.
Sally emailed me to tell me she had bought this horse. Sally was not going to even go look at another, not let me come ride or get an exam. I decided I had to let it be and just move on. I wanted Sally to keep her money but she said no she wanted to stay with Dinah till the end.
As time went on, Sally rode Dinah less and less. Yes we have had a cold winter; but when it was nice out she still chose not to. Sally even starting buying the things for this horse. She said we would go shopping together. Because of all this money, Sally stopped buying things for Dinah. My daughter K and I knew that Sally had checked out with Dinah. It was understandable, but we didn't want this for Dinah.
I was praying I would find someone before her horse came. We had close ones but never came through. For some reason, we never got one. I am not sure why.
Sally is turning into the new horse owner that we don't really like. People at the stables have even talked about her. During this process though, Sally said that I have taught her so much about finding a horse, getting ready and what it is like to have one. She even said that I was patient and never made her feel bad.
Monday, January 20, 2014
Saturday, January 18, 2014
Part Four of Blessing others with horses
My horse now has become a lesson horse. Actually, a horse to teach a lady almost everything there is to know about taking care of a horse and riding.
Sally emailed me saying she was interested in leasing our horse. Her background was helping at We Can Ride. We Can Ride is a riding program for people with physical and mental disabilities. We exchanged emails and then she called me. We set up a time for her to come to the stables to meet me and Dinah.
Sally did not know how to ride at all, or tack the horse up or even how to groom. That was a shock to me. I had assumed that by volunteering at this place, she at least knew how to groom the horse and maybe put the saddle and bit on. But nothing. I wanted her to have a lesson with our trainer, and that ended with our trainer saying that in order to lease this horse, Sally would need to take lessons until our trainer was comfortable.
Now started this journey of Sally and Dinah. For four months, Sally and Dee had weekly and some times twice a week lessons. Sally would also come out one evening a week to bond some more with Dinah and gain experience with caring for her. At the end of the four months, Dee said that Sally was ready to lease Dinah and ride on her own; with weekly or bi-weekly lessons still in the lease.
Sally is an interesting lady. She is in her fifties with a husband but no children. She has a full-time job that she had told me she was going to be retiring from soon. Sally in a very sensitive lady and also very emotional. She lacks self-confidence and back bone. The lessons went good and the beginning of the lease did. As time went on, we had problems. Dee did also. If Sally was doing things that she thought was best for the horse, and not what we told her to do, she would get very emotional. I found that either I had to word it a certain way or just say nothing. Sally would also let Dinah be in control. For example: when Sally would cue Dinah to stop, Dinah would keep walking. Some of these problems were even on the ground.
Our family is planning on selling our current house and buy some land. I told that to Sally. She said she wanted to still come and lease Dinah. I brought up the idea of that by that time, Sally should get her own horse. This got ball rolling in Sally's head of looking for one.
Sally was looking at different websites for horses for sale. She stumbled upon one that was in her price range and really liked. Sally drive almost two hours to go see this horse. She feel in love with it. She went back again with a friend from We Can Ride. Her heart was taken with this horse.
During this whole time of leasing Sally has told me how riding, and even just grooming Dinah brings such peace to her. It allows her to go to work each day and also to go home to her husband. Her husband and her have not been in good terms for a few years. Spending time with Dinah brought her joy and happiness. Everything else seemed to disappear and everyone around her could tell.
Next post will be about my helping Sally find her first horse and making sure this one was right. Yet Sally didn't want to do any of it.
Sally emailed me saying she was interested in leasing our horse. Her background was helping at We Can Ride. We Can Ride is a riding program for people with physical and mental disabilities. We exchanged emails and then she called me. We set up a time for her to come to the stables to meet me and Dinah.
Sally did not know how to ride at all, or tack the horse up or even how to groom. That was a shock to me. I had assumed that by volunteering at this place, she at least knew how to groom the horse and maybe put the saddle and bit on. But nothing. I wanted her to have a lesson with our trainer, and that ended with our trainer saying that in order to lease this horse, Sally would need to take lessons until our trainer was comfortable.
Now started this journey of Sally and Dinah. For four months, Sally and Dee had weekly and some times twice a week lessons. Sally would also come out one evening a week to bond some more with Dinah and gain experience with caring for her. At the end of the four months, Dee said that Sally was ready to lease Dinah and ride on her own; with weekly or bi-weekly lessons still in the lease.
Sally is an interesting lady. She is in her fifties with a husband but no children. She has a full-time job that she had told me she was going to be retiring from soon. Sally in a very sensitive lady and also very emotional. She lacks self-confidence and back bone. The lessons went good and the beginning of the lease did. As time went on, we had problems. Dee did also. If Sally was doing things that she thought was best for the horse, and not what we told her to do, she would get very emotional. I found that either I had to word it a certain way or just say nothing. Sally would also let Dinah be in control. For example: when Sally would cue Dinah to stop, Dinah would keep walking. Some of these problems were even on the ground.
Our family is planning on selling our current house and buy some land. I told that to Sally. She said she wanted to still come and lease Dinah. I brought up the idea of that by that time, Sally should get her own horse. This got ball rolling in Sally's head of looking for one.
Sally was looking at different websites for horses for sale. She stumbled upon one that was in her price range and really liked. Sally drive almost two hours to go see this horse. She feel in love with it. She went back again with a friend from We Can Ride. Her heart was taken with this horse.
During this whole time of leasing Sally has told me how riding, and even just grooming Dinah brings such peace to her. It allows her to go to work each day and also to go home to her husband. Her husband and her have not been in good terms for a few years. Spending time with Dinah brought her joy and happiness. Everything else seemed to disappear and everyone around her could tell.
Next post will be about my helping Sally find her first horse and making sure this one was right. Yet Sally didn't want to do any of it.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
http://nextimpulsesports.com/2014/01/13/montreal-man-submits-case-best-backyard-rink-canada-2/
Every back yard in the winter needs one of these. Don't you think?
Every back yard in the winter needs one of these. Don't you think?
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Part Three of Blessing others with our horses
In the last post, I talked about getting our second horse. I left off with a high school girl that started leasing Dinah and it went for two years.
Em, who was a junior in high school, started leasing Dinah. She lived with her Grandma and a sister. Em's parents divorced when she was young. Neither parent could afford to take care of her and her sister. The two of them went to live with their one grandma. Once her parents were remarried and financially able to take care of them, the sisters wanted to stay with their grandma. It made sense since that was the stability in their life.
Em had leased horses in the past. I trusted her with Dinah. I needed that after some of the previous leasers. During the summer, Em would take Dinah to horse shows and ride her doing gaming events. They did pretty good. After school and working, spending time with Dinah was a stress reliever for her. It brought happiness to her life. I was so happy that this young girl had a place to go and relax. I couldn't imagine what her home life was like. Her grandmother was a wonderful lady, but it had to be hard dealing with two step-parents. I truly believed that Dinah helped Em during the tough high school years and different type of family life.
After Em started going to college and working, she found that she didn't have the time nor the money anymore. She ended the lease. I was okay with that. She had been the longest and Dinah's best friend. I knew this time would come. After a few months, Em came back but for just a couple of months. She loved and still loves Dinah so much.
Since her, I have had a few more. One was married to the nephew of a very good friend from our church. The uncle was hoping by this lady leasing, that this couple would start going to church and having a real relationship with God. The lease ended after a few months, the lady decided she loved horses so much she got her own. In addition, she was wanting to become pregnant.
I then got a email from a lady that wanted to lease a horse. She had been volunteering at a therapeutic riding center. The place was closing down and she wanted to continue to be around horses. After her stressful days at work, her difficult marriage; horses brought her healing and peace.
We met one day and to my amazement I found out she had no knowledge of riding, horse tack or really even grooming a horse. I got her in touch with our trainer/instructor from our previous boarding facility.
The next post will be about the journey of this lady taking weekly lessons on our horse. The goal would be to knowledgeable about caring for horses and riding to lease.
Stay tuned for the next part of this lady and my adventure.
Em, who was a junior in high school, started leasing Dinah. She lived with her Grandma and a sister. Em's parents divorced when she was young. Neither parent could afford to take care of her and her sister. The two of them went to live with their one grandma. Once her parents were remarried and financially able to take care of them, the sisters wanted to stay with their grandma. It made sense since that was the stability in their life.
Em had leased horses in the past. I trusted her with Dinah. I needed that after some of the previous leasers. During the summer, Em would take Dinah to horse shows and ride her doing gaming events. They did pretty good. After school and working, spending time with Dinah was a stress reliever for her. It brought happiness to her life. I was so happy that this young girl had a place to go and relax. I couldn't imagine what her home life was like. Her grandmother was a wonderful lady, but it had to be hard dealing with two step-parents. I truly believed that Dinah helped Em during the tough high school years and different type of family life.
After Em started going to college and working, she found that she didn't have the time nor the money anymore. She ended the lease. I was okay with that. She had been the longest and Dinah's best friend. I knew this time would come. After a few months, Em came back but for just a couple of months. She loved and still loves Dinah so much.
Since her, I have had a few more. One was married to the nephew of a very good friend from our church. The uncle was hoping by this lady leasing, that this couple would start going to church and having a real relationship with God. The lease ended after a few months, the lady decided she loved horses so much she got her own. In addition, she was wanting to become pregnant.
I then got a email from a lady that wanted to lease a horse. She had been volunteering at a therapeutic riding center. The place was closing down and she wanted to continue to be around horses. After her stressful days at work, her difficult marriage; horses brought her healing and peace.
We met one day and to my amazement I found out she had no knowledge of riding, horse tack or really even grooming a horse. I got her in touch with our trainer/instructor from our previous boarding facility.
The next post will be about the journey of this lady taking weekly lessons on our horse. The goal would be to knowledgeable about caring for horses and riding to lease.
Stay tuned for the next part of this lady and my adventure.
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Dreams
The holiday season is behind me. The amount of hours at work that I am scheduled have dropped dramatically. So far, it is okay since the weather has been bad. In addition, I have had a couple of doctor appointments, and errands to do. I know that in a week or two, I will be going stir crazy.
I have to be okay with this, right? It will get busy again with Valentines Day, and Easter. Then there is Spring. Yet, sometimes I am not. When it is busy, I look forward to the slow times. Then vice versa.
The big thing, I Need To Trust God!!!!!!!!!!!!! I need to trust him with my life. He has my finances in his hands, the health of my body. God is also in control of my relationships. He knows when I need to spend more time with my children, my husband, and yes even my mom and my horse. Yet somehow, I worry.
My husband are dreaming of getting a hobby farm after K goes off to college this fall. We really don't need this big house anymore. We both want a rambler. We also want to be where it is quieter. I need to trust God that if we both have this dream, then it is what God has for our future. Somehow, though, when I am not working much, I worry about having the money for a down payment, or enough to afford everything once we get there.
I really need to be okay with this since my dream since I was a teenager was to be a career woman. I did not know if I wanted to get married or have children. I just wanted to work and have a job like my dad. As time went on, I thought that if I did get married and have children, I would still work and either the father would stay home, or they would be in daycare.
The first hurdle came with that dream, I had a difficult time with college. I am not school person, I hate it and had trouble with grades. Side note, people think I got good grades. I would ask why, and they would reply with I sound smart in conversation.
The second hurdle came when I was laid off from work and eight months pregnant. Clearly, after that I was not able to find a job. Employers don't want you if you have children. Your attention is divided between work and them. When the child is sick, who will stay home. And on, and on. I then stayed home full-time for years while my husband traveled and worked the hours to get raises to live just in our means.
After surgeries and a hard to time going back to work, I can't get a office job. The only thing is retail or Customer Service. I have come to learn to be happy in just retail.
I do ask is this all God has for me? But God knows my dreams and desires. Is he not the one that formed me and those dreams? Or are those dreams from the Devil.
Is the hobby farm in my future? My horse hates being alone. We will need one or two more horses to keep her entertained. Maybe I can have a couple of friends have their horses on our property. I could also work and train there horses for them. Is this my future?
Whatever any of this is, I need to be okay with it. I will find a dream that will come to be fulfilled.
What are your dreams? What are your desires? What dreams never came to be? What dreams have been fulfilled? Are you working on any right now? Please comment. Thanks.
I have to be okay with this, right? It will get busy again with Valentines Day, and Easter. Then there is Spring. Yet, sometimes I am not. When it is busy, I look forward to the slow times. Then vice versa.
The big thing, I Need To Trust God!!!!!!!!!!!!! I need to trust him with my life. He has my finances in his hands, the health of my body. God is also in control of my relationships. He knows when I need to spend more time with my children, my husband, and yes even my mom and my horse. Yet somehow, I worry.
My husband are dreaming of getting a hobby farm after K goes off to college this fall. We really don't need this big house anymore. We both want a rambler. We also want to be where it is quieter. I need to trust God that if we both have this dream, then it is what God has for our future. Somehow, though, when I am not working much, I worry about having the money for a down payment, or enough to afford everything once we get there.
I really need to be okay with this since my dream since I was a teenager was to be a career woman. I did not know if I wanted to get married or have children. I just wanted to work and have a job like my dad. As time went on, I thought that if I did get married and have children, I would still work and either the father would stay home, or they would be in daycare.
The first hurdle came with that dream, I had a difficult time with college. I am not school person, I hate it and had trouble with grades. Side note, people think I got good grades. I would ask why, and they would reply with I sound smart in conversation.
The second hurdle came when I was laid off from work and eight months pregnant. Clearly, after that I was not able to find a job. Employers don't want you if you have children. Your attention is divided between work and them. When the child is sick, who will stay home. And on, and on. I then stayed home full-time for years while my husband traveled and worked the hours to get raises to live just in our means.
After surgeries and a hard to time going back to work, I can't get a office job. The only thing is retail or Customer Service. I have come to learn to be happy in just retail.
I do ask is this all God has for me? But God knows my dreams and desires. Is he not the one that formed me and those dreams? Or are those dreams from the Devil.
Is the hobby farm in my future? My horse hates being alone. We will need one or two more horses to keep her entertained. Maybe I can have a couple of friends have their horses on our property. I could also work and train there horses for them. Is this my future?
Whatever any of this is, I need to be okay with it. I will find a dream that will come to be fulfilled.
What are your dreams? What are your desires? What dreams never came to be? What dreams have been fulfilled? Are you working on any right now? Please comment. Thanks.
Car Plunges From Bridge In St. Paul « CBS Minnesota
Car Plunges From Bridge In St. Paul « CBS Minnesota
We have been having our high for the day below minus 10 for two days straight. This has caused black ice on the roads from the exhaust from cars. You can't see it at night. You can lose all control of your vehicle. Amazing and a miracle from God that this person walked away with minor injuries.
We have been having our high for the day below minus 10 for two days straight. This has caused black ice on the roads from the exhaust from cars. You can't see it at night. You can lose all control of your vehicle. Amazing and a miracle from God that this person walked away with minor injuries.
Monday, January 6, 2014
http://thenosebleeds.com/2013/10/sweet-moment-between-david-ortiz-and-his-kid-turned-hilarious-with-one-crack-of-the-bat/
That did not look like fun. There was even another camera filming this. Poor kid.
That did not look like fun. There was even another camera filming this. Poor kid.
Sunday, January 5, 2014
Baby, it's cold outside.
It sure is cold here in Minnesota.
I don't like summer, but this is a bit too much. I can't really do much with my horse. When I get off from work, my truck takes a bit of time to start. Once it does, it hardly moves forward and is makes a lot of noise. By the time I get home, I am frozen.
I thought with this weather that work would be slow, not. I am so looking forward to February. My husband works for Philips Company. Every winter they hold meetings in Orlando. I pay for my airfare and food. The hotel is free. I don't go anywhere else the rest of the year, so this is my only vacation and away from my children. This will be the third year of this, and only the third time away from my children. Many people find it hard to believe that in the 24 years of being a mom, I have only done this this many times. But, when your husband travels for his job, and you have no family or friends to watch them except for a overnight; it easily does happen.
I am looking forward to working less now that the holidays are over. My body sure hated it especially my feet. Another foot surgery is on the horizon.
I hope you all are staying warm and safe with this weather.
Off to work I go.
I don't like summer, but this is a bit too much. I can't really do much with my horse. When I get off from work, my truck takes a bit of time to start. Once it does, it hardly moves forward and is makes a lot of noise. By the time I get home, I am frozen.
I thought with this weather that work would be slow, not. I am so looking forward to February. My husband works for Philips Company. Every winter they hold meetings in Orlando. I pay for my airfare and food. The hotel is free. I don't go anywhere else the rest of the year, so this is my only vacation and away from my children. This will be the third year of this, and only the third time away from my children. Many people find it hard to believe that in the 24 years of being a mom, I have only done this this many times. But, when your husband travels for his job, and you have no family or friends to watch them except for a overnight; it easily does happen.
I am looking forward to working less now that the holidays are over. My body sure hated it especially my feet. Another foot surgery is on the horizon.
I hope you all are staying warm and safe with this weather.
Off to work I go.
Friday, January 3, 2014
http://thenosebleeds.com/2013/12/let-archer-teach-you-how-to-properly-deal-with-ninjas-conflict-resolution-and-gun-control/
Very interesting. Taking things to a new level. Well written.
Very interesting. Taking things to a new level. Well written.
Nice of Kyle to want to give something to the fan. It is too bad that another one snatched it away.
Thursday, January 2, 2014
My links
Some of you may have noticed that I have been posting a lot of links. Most of them are from the website "The Nosebleeds".
My oldest daughter's boyfriend is a writer. He does not have a full-time paying job yet, but he does it here and there. He has interviewed with many websites, but most have not been paying jobs, or they are waiting for funding.
I hope you enjoy these articles. I know that I do. I will be doing more.
Please feel free to comment on them or share yourself.
My oldest daughter's boyfriend is a writer. He does not have a full-time paying job yet, but he does it here and there. He has interviewed with many websites, but most have not been paying jobs, or they are waiting for funding.
I hope you enjoy these articles. I know that I do. I will be doing more.
Please feel free to comment on them or share yourself.
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Missouri fan gives the celebration of the year
Missouri fan gives the celebration of the year
I love the gentleman sitting there and the lady (I am supposing his wife) turning to him to give him a small high five. Everyone else around are standing up, cheering and high five all around. That is cool!!!!
I love the gentleman sitting there and the lady (I am supposing his wife) turning to him to give him a small high five. Everyone else around are standing up, cheering and high five all around. That is cool!!!!
Greg Hardy went to Hogwarts according to his SNF intro
Greg Hardy went to Hogwarts according to his SNF intro
I really didn't know there was that out there. I guess there are all kinds in this world.
I really didn't know there was that out there. I guess there are all kinds in this world.
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