A Life Too Short: Matt's Story

Praise the Lord! I have signed a contract with a publishing company and my manuscript is now in the hands of my copyeditor. This is so exciting. Even though I have not spoken with the marketing department,  I have a long list of what I would like to do.

We finished middle school tennis last Thursday. For me it was a great season with super fun kids.

We went to our daughter's home Fri-Sun. We haven't seen them for almost two months so it was time. They were super busy with, gymnastics, birthday parties, soccer, times two kids, ( and believe me, it was FREEZING). Girl Scouts, pumpkin patch, a little shopping, food and finally a little sleep. Sunday we went to church and then to one of my high school/circus friends memorial service. He will be missed

I'll try to keep up my blog with the process of my book. Stay close to the Lord for He is Great!

Tennis and flooring

Middle School tennis has one more week. We will start our final tournament tomorrow. I am amazed at how my group has improved. It is so fun to watch their faces light up when I compliment them or when their serve actually goes in. I will certainly miss this group of kids. We were rained out yesterday. It is dry today but is cloudy, a bit breezy and not very warm.

Our new tile floor is in the works. Hopefully it will be set tomorrow and then grouted early next week. We have quite the maze to get around the house.

HEY! BIG ANNOUNCEMENT COMING SOON!

Book

I am beginning to get pictures ready to add to my book, "A Life Too Short: Matt's Story." I have some pretty cool pictures and am excited to see how they will fit in. I'm also going over my manuscript again to make sure I have no mistakes. What a process. Hopefully soon I can share my story.

The tile guys have started our flooring - what a mess we live in. Today I spent the day cleaning the garage. Hated those cobwebs so used the shop vac. It now looks pretty good - at least the half I could get to. The other side is full of closet doors. Oh well, I love the process.

The weather is beginning to change. We have nine days left of middle school tennis and I hope we escape the predicted rain. I plan four days of practice and five days for the last tournament. I love my group of kids. We have so much fun at practice.

God continues to hold me up and gets me through all the challenges of writing my book.

Fall

Middle School tennis is going very well. We have 63 great kids with kids really wanting to learn how to play. My group is very fun. I love seeing there determination and fun smiles when they make a mistake. Three and a half weeks left. I am trying to finish up a tournament this week and then we will have another tournament the last week.

We have had a beautiful warm fall up until this last Monday. Warmups are here to stay no more tennis skirts.

I hope you all have a great day! I thank the Lord for all these great kids I am blessed to work with.

9/11/11

A very sad day ten years after the twin towers were attacked. America has changed - we are stronger and we will protect our country no matter what. I thank those who gave their lives that horrific day and thank those who risk their lives to save us. To all the first responders I will always admire you. May GOD Bless America.

NEVER FORGET!

Watch what you say

I was at a anniversary party yesterday and a person came up to me with a huge smile and said, "Well, I'm sure you are  100% by now." I looked at her and said, "I will NEVER be 100%. Are you kidding me?" This person is a hurtful person. I've heard comments about her all the time on her nasty comments to others.

As I wrote in my book, when you ask a griefing person, "How are you?" we may have a hard time answering you. With such cruel remarks we want to lash out. If you don't know what to say, maybe don't say anything at all, or "I'm praying for you," "I'm sorry,"or "I love you," or  "I'm always thinking about you." You don't know how I'm feeling and cruel words will NOT help. I thank God that I have Him in my life. He gives me strength and keeps me standing.

Please THINK before you speak.

A Crazy Week

Here I am beating my tile floor with a sledge hammer. We are redoing our tile floor and I said I would do the demo. What was I thinking???? I'm sweating like a pig but oh, it is so much fun! The last time we did our tile the guy told us - this will NEVER come up!! He is a very truthful man.I have been a little bit more successful today because I'm using the sledge hammer first (like in the good old circus days) My husband didn't think I could full swing one. Oh what He doesn't know!! I'm bruised and battered with little cuts all over. What a sight. I must get it done - I'm on a short time frame. I can hardly wait for Mark to come home from vacation. He said he'd do the kitchen. Good thing he's  a firefighter! He's stronger than an ox!

One of my granddaughters is coming Wednesday for a few days. We will have lots of fun in the SUN!!! She loves to bake and have tea parties so that is in the plan. Hopefully we will go to the lake, do a little gymnastics and just hang out.

I hope God has blessed you all this summer. He gives me strength and guides me through each day.