Large Family Laundry Catch Up and Annoying Ulcers

Yay... I love playing catch up. Not. However, knowing I can head to the nearest laundrymat and just do 27 loads at once makes it feel better. I brought two helpers and we knocked out those loads and folded in 2 1/2 hours flat. We walked out tired and happy. 

Recently I went to the doctor for severe stomach pain. At first they thought it was the gall bladder but turns out it's ulcers. Gee, I don't know what caused that. The doctor asked what's happened in my life that is causing major stress. Well, relatives I love passing away too early. Sometimes scared something will happen again, that the economy will crash. That my husband's job would be affected again. Another major change in my life that I can't discuss. Just that attending caused such major stress I had to remove myself before breaking down majorly. I have since remedied that but it is still an adjustment. Major. Each week though it's getting better and better. 

My own kids and husband are such a huge comfort. What incredible blessings God has given me. They bring joy to my days and I love, love, love waking up to them every day. Some tell me they don't understand how I could be with my kids 24/7 and love it every day. I don't know, I guess the attitude adjustment I got back when I had my third kid stuck. It wasn't all about me anymore. :D

On a sad note: I miss my uncle Ron. He didn't have to die. Still waiting to hear results from investigation. He's in heaven but my heart hurts for his family and my dad. His funeral was amazing. He left a big impact because of his amazing work ethics, and very good husband and father. Everyone said he was always happy and made everyone happy around him. He wasn't a big time evangelist or serving in a homeless kitchen but he showed Christ's love thru his actions to people around him. Being a person like that doesn't mean it'll make the papers but it matters in those people's lives. Imagine if everyone lived like that. ;) For others and not just for ourselves. It'd be incredible.

People Will Never Forget, Casey Anthony

Oh my...... I'm speechless.  Hold on.

Another repeat of OJ Simpson, getting away with murder.  Do you think Casey Anthony will write a book called "How I Killed my Daughter, if I Would Have" like OJ did about his wife?  Not even guilty of child abuse? Anything?  From beginning to end her coldness was written all over her face.  


Where is the justice for the little girl?  


Believe me, Casey, if will never be forgotten.  You may think you got away with murder but people don't forget.  Don't think it's gonna be the same for you when you walk with your girlfriends, if you have any left, into a restaurant.  At best people will whisper and stare wherever you go.  I guarantee people will never ever let you forget even when you wish they would.  

Life will never ever be the same for you, Casey.  Never.  You will be a wanderer in this world from here on out because no one will trust you.  If being a mommy is not something you wanted, you could have just given her up for adoption rather than snuff her beautiful little life out.


Added:
Casey left the family's home on June 16, 2008, AND THEN HER DIARY:The following diary entry by Casey Anthony is dated "June 21" and reads:

I have no regrets, just a bit worried. I just want for everything to work out OK. I completely trust my own judgment and know that I made the right decision. I just hope that the end justifies the means. I just want to know what the future will hold for me. I guess I will soon see – This is the happiest that I have been in a very long time. I hope that my happiness will continue to grow– I've made new friends that I really like. I've surrounded myself with good people – I am finally happy. Let's just hope that it doesn't change.


*  Here's Casey cam as the verdict is read:http://www.wftv.com/video/28452270/index.html
*Watch videos and past trial days HERE.  

Goodbye, Nancy....for now.

Pics are of an old photo me in the pink nightie with Nancy's son Joel as babies, Nancy, Nancy talking with my sister Jodee at conference, and old photo is of Arnold, my dad holding me, and Nancy's husband Gary Marsh, and Nancy and her husband Pastor Marsh.

A family friend of ours passed away on Friday after battling cancer. I am glad I got to sit and talk with her one last time before she began to fade. She is a complete sweetheart, devoted wife to a husband who pastors my old church I attended. It was obvious that her and her husband were very close and loved each other very much. She was a dedicated Christian, a stay at home mother, a loving grandmother, a pastor's wife, a foster parent and a Hospice volunteer. Goodbye Nancy, for now, I will see you in Heaven.

My Kids at Calie's Party

(Pic of Ryan and my friend Brianne with Ivy)

While I was attending my friend's funeral, Charles took the kids to a birthday party. Here are some cute pics of the kids and one of my friend playing with Ivy. I wish the party had been on a different day so I could do both but of course I needed to say goodbye to my friend one last time. Until I see her in heaven again someday.... It was good seeing my old friends. Afterwards, my parents and I hung out with some friends, the Ross', Randows, Bea, and a couple of people I wasn't sure of their names. We ate at an awesome mexican restaurant that also had a bakery!!! Yummm, my mouth is drooling.

Goodbye Rhonda...for now.

Goodbye to my friend Rhonda who battled cancer for the last 10 years. She was my Sunday school teacher when I was young and friend. I still remember her sharing scriptures with us girls at the table, telling us about Jesus. She was always so soft spoken and had a beautiful heart. She was very giving. Last I spoke with her she said she always believed in me and cared about me. She had a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and she is with Him now. I am going to miss you. I will see you in Heaven, Rhonda. Love- Jenny

Picture 1: Beautiful Rhonda at Conference in Prescott
Picture 2: Rhonda far right and Charles and I far left with kids.
Picture 3: Rhonda's obituary
Picture 4: Rhonda at get together at my parent's house (5th person from left)
Picture 5: Me, Tammy, and Rhonda in background seeing Dan and Jodee off to Capetown, South Africa.