1 – I went down to Front Range today to talk to one of the
advisors about what I might do now that Naomi will be in school. Most of what I
would like to do would take quite a bit of schooling. I’m not sure it’s a good
idea to be spending so much money on college for me when the boys will be ready
for college in only 2 years.
2 – Naomi went to the orthodontist today and got the rest of
her braces put on. No sooner did we get home than one of the brackets popped
off so we had to go back again. Dr. Ebert said she had really been pushing to
try and get that one on any way. At first Naomi said her teeth didn’t hurt at
all but by the afternoon they were really bothering her. She wants soup for
dinner.
5 – Michael had a physical therapy appointment today. The
therapist came out and talked to me while Michael was having ultrasound. He
basically said the same thing the other therapist said – Michael will always
have to do exercises to keep the hip loosened up or he will have pain.
6 – Naomi’s basketball team looked much better today and won
their first game.
7 – Today was the Cantata. It really went very well. I think
this was probably the most moving cantata I have ever been a part of. The
people who designed the set did an excellent job and all the drama
people remembered their lines. I think the congregation really got caught up in
it. Afterwards we all sang the Hallelujah Chorus. It was really a wonderful
morning.
13 – Naomi had another winning day at basketball. Her team
is now 2-2.
14 – Today 26 churches gave up their regular Sunday services
and all met together in Moby Arena for worship. They expected about 5000 people
but ended up with over 7500. It was really exciting to see that many people
come together.
15 – Today was the chili supper for Boy Scouts. Stephen was
not happy with Michael or Peter because they just would not go out and sell
tickets. The supper went all right but they didn’t have as many customers as
they had hoped for.
16 – The boys had a JV meet today at Thompson Valey. We
weren’t able to stay for all of it because Stephen had a meeting. We got to see
Michael do the shot and the 800 and Peter do the mile. Michael was not happy
with his performance in the shot nor Peter with his in the mile but they were
both happy with the other races.
I went to the doctor for my yearly physical today and as
usual I am galling apart. The latest thing is that I apparently have asthma!
17 – Stephen went to the doctor today and his blood pressure
was 140 something over 99! The doctor told him it was time to quit fooling
around and start taking medication. One of the side effects of the medicine is
that it is slightly diuretic. As if Stephen doesn’t spend enough time in the
bathroom as it is!
19 – Today was competition for the area’s choirs and bands.
We went this afternoon to hear Peter’s men’s choir sing did very well and got
all ones (the highest score) from the judges.
Earlier in the day I helped Naomi finish cleaning her room.
She was not at all happy about that. It was amazing all the things we found!
20 – Naomi was one of only 6 players for her basketball team
today. Nevertheless our team beat a previously undefeated team. Naomi got a
rebound, forced a jump ball and was fouled against for a turnover.
Afterwards we went to the church yard sale and got a desk
for Peter and a bicycle for Naomi.
We spend the rest of the afternoon doing yardwork – Stephen
watering & mowing and I cleaned out the vegetable beds and got the broccoli
planted.
21 – This afternoon Naomi & I rode bikes over to the
Treasure Publishing open house. My legs were like rubber when I got back. I’m
really out of shape.
Stephen & Peter went out to get legs for his new desk
and get it all set up. Both Stephen & I (at separate times) told him we
figure his GPA would go way up now.
This morning was youth Sunday and Peter led the prayer for
the offering. Everyone keeps telling me what a good job he did.
23 – I took Naomi down to Denver today for the State Board
of Education hearing of the charter school approval. The board turned the
charter school down. Naomi was so upset she was in tears.
27 – Stephen & the
boys went camping with Scouts. Hike 8 miles. It started to snow and the troop
decided to leave early. Our car would not start.
28 – Stephen and Norm Brown went back to Scout camp, but couldn’t get the car started and had to get it towed.
28 – Stephen and Norm Brown went back to Scout camp, but couldn’t get the car started and had to get it towed.
