The Deutschers

In Regina now

2009-08-01T20:24:00.002-06:00

Well we are finally in our house in Regina.

There are boxes everywhere and I still can't cook in my kitchen but we are getting there.

Eric bought the stuff today to do my pantry all up I will post a picture once it is done. We ordered the kids bunk beds and they will be in on the 11th. The guy is coming to fix the roof on Thursday and I don't know when I go back to work. The car still hasn't arrived so I am stuck in the house when eric is at work.

My girlfriend Christina came over with her mom and niece and helped me unpack and put up shelf liner in my kitchen. My mom came over in the afternoon and helped too which was really nice.

Eric's best friends Doug & Charlie got here today and they have gone out to watch the rider game and I am home watching it on our tv now that we finally have cable.

My friend Peggy gets here tomorrow and hopefully we will get some more unpacking done. God it is good to be so close to so many friends and family.

Our new neighbours have been really great and the kids hung out there almost all day today. They went to the parade this morning and then had lunch and then went swimming this afternoon.

Sadness

2009-06-22T09:33:00.002-06:00

It is with a heavy heart that I tell you all that my dad has passed away.

He battled cancer valiantly but our father called him home at 12:30 am on Saturday June 20th, 2009.

A celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday at 10 am in Regina.(See www.leaderpost.com for details)

The hardest part of all of this was that I did not make it home to say goodbye.

I love my dad even though sometimes we argued he was still my dad and I know that he loved me. I am thankful for the time I got to spend with him in April & May. We had a good time.

Dad I promise to teach your grandson's your love of fishing and spending time in the outdoors and camping. I promise to look after mom the best I can.

Enjoy your time now fishing with Uncle Al and try not to fight with Grandma too much.

You will always be here with us. Good Bye Daddy.

Love

2009-05-10T10:17:00.004-06:00

I just got back from Regina where I drove my mom and dad. We had a surprise 40th anniversary party for them that turned out well. Dad had no idea. We also had some family pictures taken that I can't wait to see. I took this picture of my mom and dad with all of the grandchildren.

Happy Mother's Day Mom -- Love you.

I want to wish all of my fellow mother's out there a Happy Mother's Day. My boys brought me breakfast in bed and made me some nice cards. Luke wrote me a poem that I wanted to share with all mom's.

Marvelous

Outstanding

Mom

Change

2009-04-04T10:12:00.009-06:00

Change is upon us and the time is flying by. In 3 1/2 months we will be leaving the north and traveling home. No not for a visit but forever. As long as our forever may be.

I am nervous of what will happen and how our life will change. But excited as well.

The time we have spent in the great White North has been some of the best years of my life.

I gave birth to both of my angels and learned how to be a mother.

I have made many friends who are both still here and those that have left.

I have learned to say goodbye and learned to say Hi I am Laurie - Nice to meet you.

I think the hardest part is going to be saying goodbye forever to this place I now call home.

Saying goodbye to the rare beauty I see in this place. I know there will be beauty in my new home but something just won't be the same.

Good News

2009-03-18T21:52:00.002-06:00

Well I got some really good news yesterday. My dad was diagnosed in July with small cell lung cancer and he met with his doctor yesterday and has been officially told he is in remission. We are so happy and excited. It has been a long 8 months for everyone and we can now take a deep breath.

Also on a good note we went to Hay River for Luke's hockey tournament and my boy scored a goal. Playing defence none the less. I was such a proud momma.

Doctor - girls only

2008-10-09T22:05:00.003-06:00

Well some good news. Eric's Step-dad was released from the hospital just over a week ago. We are happy that he could go home.

Well I went to the doctor on Monday and she is sending me for the ultrasound and has referred me to the Gynocologist. She got my test results back and the way it works is your hormones go up to make you ovulate well I am not ovulating so my hormones just keep going up. When they did the test my levels where 3 times as high as they normally should be. So the upside is I haven't had a period in 3 months. The down side is they don't know why. I am only 34 and shouldn't be in Menopause yet. That is why the ultrasound which is scheduled for Nov 26.

I am scared and hate not knowing what is wrong. It is hard because no one really understands what I am going through or what to say. Sometimes I just want to sit down and cry but them I realize I don't really know why I want to cry. Hormones I guess.

On top of it all I forgot my mom's birthday in the middle of all of this. Now she is upset and I feel horrible for being so self centered and not remembering. This isn't the first time I have forgotten so it is kind of a habit. What do you guys do to remember birthdays. Any ideas would be great. I actually set a reminder on my phone which will work great if I have the same phone this time next year.

summer

2008-09-24T19:37:00.005-06:00

The weddings were awesome and we had a blast at both.

Kate and Sheldon Barns Married July 4, 2008

Catie and Doug McCallum Aug 30, 2008

Well my diet didn't really go all that well.

I ended up not being able to ride my bike as much as I wanted to but the food was mainly good. Dehydrated eggs suck.

My dad ended up getting sick and I had to go to Thunder Bay for 9 days at the end of July. So it really screwed me up from being able to follow a meal plan.

The day I left to meet Eric in Calgary his mom called and his step dad was in the hospital. He still has not been released and we are unsure if he will be.

Both weddings were amazing and we had a lot of fun.

Now I have been having health issues and am having tests. They sent me for blood work yesterday and I have more tests on Monday. Depending on how that goes I will have to have a pelvic ultrasound in the coming weeks.

Well they say bad things come in threes and this would be three.

Please keep us in your prayers. And feel free to call if you want to talk.

stressing about the summer

2008-06-15T13:08:00.003-06:00

Well it is officially 12 days until Eric and I leave on holidays.

We have 2 wedding to attend one July 4 and one Aug 30 and eric has 77 days of leave. So we drive out on June 27 for the first wedding and I fly home July 6. I am all alone from July 6 till Aug 26 when I fly back to Calgary to drive to the other wedding.

I am already starting to miss my boys and don't know what I am going to do with myself. I get to spend my 34th birthday alone along with my 12th wedding anniversary.

I am attempting to keep myself busy. I am taking a correspondence accounting course and starting a new diet when I get home the first time. I ordered the Nutri-system pre-made meals so I wouldn't have to worry about cooking for 1. Plus I am going to ride my bike to work as my exercise.

I rode it on Friday for the first time and am I ever glad there are no hills between my house and work. It took me about 20 min to get to work but only 14 to get home so I was pretty happy with that. But man does my bum ever hurt.

I will let you know how the diet goes and feel free to pop over for a visit I could use the company.

Long time away

2008-03-18T19:39:00.003-06:00

Well the last little while has been really busy for me. I was volunteering all last week with the Arctic Winter Games. It was so much fun.

I worked with Snowboarding on Tuesday & Wednesday. I learned how to rake snow hills & banks in the correct way as so not to create ridges. I got to meet lots of different athletes from so many different places.

The competing places were
Alberta North
Yukon
NWT
Nunavut
Nunavik
Yamal (Russia)
Sami (Finland)
Greenland
Alaska

I also got to hang out with the younger kids at a pool party and then I got to play dorm mom for the girls on Saturday night.

I traded lots of pins and had an awesome time. When I get them all organized I will post some pictures of my pins.

I hope you guys all had wonderful weeks too.

It has been awile

2007-09-14T22:07:00.000-06:00

Well I know it has been awhile since I have written anything on here. Life has been swept away with Facebook and kids. But I really needed a place to talk pr maybe write out my feelings. I found out on Wednesday nite that my cousin Phyllis ( she is my dad's oldest sister's middle daughter and 64yrs old) had cancer. She was diagnosed 5 weeks ago with cancer in her kidney. They went in to operate 2 weeks later to remove the kidney and found that it had spread to the liver & her lungs. So then they decided to do a full body scan and see where else it had spread and wouldn't you know it but it has moved to her brain as well. She has been in the hospital eer since. Well I got a phone call from my dad tonite and she has passed on. Now some might wonder why this is so upsetting as she is much older than I and only a cousin. But I got to know her as a adult. The first time I remeber meeting her I was 21. So that makes it different in some ways. I don't have childhood memories of her. I have adult memories of a friend who took the time to entertain her cousin she had never met before. I have good memories and will miss our talks. It is hard to say goodbye but I guess I shall with this short prayer. Lord lift Phyllis home with you and give our family the peace of your grace. Help us to fill the gap she is leaving with you. And also help us to remeber the fond memories, her laugh and smile. In your name I pray. Amen.

All alone again!!!

2007-05-02T22:20:00.000-06:00

Well Eric has headed off to Whistler, BC so I am all on my own with the boys, again. I tell you first Fort Lauderdale for an ATC Hockey tournament and now Whistler, BC for a Union convention. I want to know why he is so lucky and why I always have to stay home.

Plus we have adopted a new fish tank. So that makes 4. Well at least for a little while. We have Mark & Colleen's tank while they are away. It was easier for them to bring it here than have me go over and feed them twice a day. But of course Eric and Mark figured it all out without telling me or Colleen. Men

So if you feel like helping out give me a call and you can babysit.

Been awhile

2007-04-22T19:24:00.000-06:00

Well I realize it has been awhile since I posted but life has been very busy for us.

I have worked more than 50 hrs of over time in the last month and a half.

Eric had the Easter Hockey Tournament and they were in the C division and actually won so that made for a good weekend but we also had a whole mess of people in the house for 3 days.

Eric's friend Doug moved to Kamloops after the tourney ended so that has been hard for us.

I am looking forward to the summer when I will have some time off. I have changed my schedule so starting May 7 I am going to be working longer days and taking every other Friday off, which will be nice as I will get some 4 day weekends.

Work has been going well and will be a year of change for me as my position is changing with the new computer system that is being implemented.

Luke is now 7 and has lost 4 teeth. His birthday was Good Friday and so he got pretty spoiled by the hockey team because they felt back he wasn't having a party. He saved all of his birthday money so he could buy a Nintendo DS and is looking forward to seeing Noah so they can play games together this summer.

Well that is pretty much it for us. We are going to be heading off on holidays this summer down to Regina and PA & Maple Creek & Calgary. It will be a rushed 2 weeks but when isn't it.

So what have you guys been up to let me know in the comments.

Finally now.

2007-03-04T14:37:00.000-07:00

Eric left this morning to go to Ottawa and then tomorrow to Fort Lauderdale. He is heading there for an International Air Traffic Controllers Hockey Tournament. I hope he has fun but I know I will miss him while he is gone. He is away for 10 days and I am super busy at work with year end and the implementation of the new software I went to Ottawa to train on. I know I am going to be exhausted when he gets home.

Allergy Testing

2007-03-04T14:34:00.000-07:00

I went to the doctor in Edmonton in January as well and they finally put on the patch test to try and figure out what I am allergic to. But to no avale. I don't think I really reacted to anything and all I got from the doctor was guff for her having to check them. She wanted me to stay down in Edmonton to have them checked but she just doesn't understand that I can't just go away for 4 days. So no results and no more idea what is causing my allergies.

New Edition

2007-03-04T14:24:00.000-07:00

We also had a new edition to our extended family.

My sister had her baby. A beautiful little boy that they names Brandon. He was born January 18. And was 9 lbs 9.9 ozs.

Congratulations Lynn & Ryan. We are so happy for you.

Well it's been awhile

2007-03-04T10:47:00.000-07:00

I realize it has been awhile since I updated my blog so lets see what we have been doing since Christmas.

We went to Mexico and had a blast check out some of the pictures.

Luke learned to swim all by himself in the deep end. We were such proud parents.

Eric and the boys making silly faces while he was putting there sun block on.

Nolan and I were relaxing in the pool.

Then we went to an eco-park for the day called Xcaret. And check out the styling dolphin.

The turtles were amazing but you wouldn't believe how many we had to take to get this one good shot.

The boys loved looking at the turtles and they had them at all sizes.

We climbed some ruins and Luke did go all the way up to check out Yoda's house.

They had a show they put on at the end of the day. It was a history of the area.

Luke ate a whole cup of chocolate ice cream all by himself. Sure does look like he enjoyed it doesn't it.

Nolan was trying so hard to stay awake to see the show. But it had been such a long day in the sun and they had this really neat underground river that we got to swim.

But he just couldn't do it and sleep finally overcame him while he was sitting up. We moved him right after this shot to his stroller.

Merry Christmas To ALL

2006-12-20T20:38:00.000-07:00

Eric went and got a beautiful real tree that we finally decorated. Kevin was nice enough to take a family photo of us in front of it. And I wanted to share it with you along with these few words.

I hope that the Lord blesses you and your family and keeps you all safe. I want you all to remeber at this time that Christmas is not about gifts or how many we get it is about the birth of Jesus and the begginning of our saviours life and our eternal life. Please enjoy this time with your families and know that you will be in our prayers as I hope we are in yours. Glod Bless you each and every one.

Christmas Parties and Santa

2006-12-19T22:30:00.000-07:00

My staff Christmas Party was on Friday at the Gymnastics club and here are some photos.

Luke with Santa.

Nolan and me with Santa. Nolan did not want to be there. He even told me that he didn't want to see santa because he didn't want a present.

Luke on the rings.

Nolan hung there for about 5 minutes he loved the rings.

Nolan and I where jumping on the Trampoline.

Then we jumped off. And I did a face plant. It was so much fun.

Luke was jumping on the trampoline as well. One of the instructors was helping them do flips.

Sledding

2006-12-19T21:55:00.000-07:00

Eric and Kevin were busy last week while Kevin was here from Regina and this is one of thier projects. They shovelled all of the snow off of our deck and created a toboggan hill into the area out back. So I thought I would share some of them.

This one is Luke.

Kevin going head first.

Eric taking Nolan for a ride.

All of the boys hard at play.

Coming Home

2006-12-01T12:50:00.000-07:00

Well it is my last day and night in Ottawa and I had a wonderful time. I went to May & Michel's last night for dinner and the whole clan was there. It was like coming home. I love spending time with all of them and had a nice evening. We ate and visited like any other time I had been there. You wouldn't have thought it had been almost 5 years since I had seen them. The banter was the same and the easy goingness was the same. I miss that a lot. There is nothing like going to visit friends and just enjoy each other. There is no need for words just a comfortable peace.

The weather has turned nasty here in Ottawa. It has been rain/snowing all day. Flights are delayed or cancelled. The wind is blowing to 31km and is gusting to 41. and there is a freezing rain warning in effect. I am glad I made the decision to stay until tomorrow when I booked my flight. I won't be as rushed as the storm is supposed to pass tonite. Pray for the other students travelling that they all arrive safely and don't have to deal with too many delays.

I miss and love you all.

My Trip so far

2006-11-23T16:21:00.000-07:00

Well the last few weeks have been very busy for me. I am in Ottawa and on a course. Plus I have been visiting our friends from here and family. It has been really good to spend time with Eric's brother Troy and his family.

Tonight is my first night to myself and so here I am blogging. I have visited almost everyone here at least once. I spent a few evenings with Jen and Steve and there kids and I have seen most of the Lafleur clan. I am heading out the May and Michel's Challet on saturday.

I have one more week to go and will be home next weekend. I miss the boys a lot and am a little lonely for them. I haven't been sleeping well either. You get used to having someone in the bed with you and then when they aren't there it makes it hard to sleep. So pray for me that I will get some sleep.

Miss you guys.

After the Doctor

2006-11-23T16:00:00.000-07:00

I know I said I was going to update about what happened after the doctor but I have been very busy since then and just didn't have time to post so now here it is.

I went to the allergist first and he did a scratch test and came up with no reactions he said without the dermatologist narrowing it down for him he has no idea what to test me for. His suggestion was I stop using my shampoo and conditioner for 2 weeks and see if that helps then he could test for the ingrediants. Could you imagine me going 2 weeks without washing my hair it would be an oil slick.

Then I went to the dematologist and he said to me oh you didn't have to go to the allegist I was going to do it here. Then he asked the nurse to go and get a patch test set up so they could put them on my back. She came back about 5 minutes later and said they didn't have any so now I have to go back. I am returning to the dermatologist on Dec 11 for the patch test. He wanted me to stay down in Edmonton for 4 days but I said I couldn't so now my family doctor is going to check them and I will only have to go down for the day.

Off to Edmonton

2006-10-25T22:26:00.000-06:00

Well I am off to Edmonton tomorrow. I finally got an appointment with the allergist and the dermatologist. It only took 2 years. So hopefully by the end of tomorrow I will have an answer on what is causing the rash on my face and eyes. I will let you know how it goes.

My sleeping boys

2006-10-11T22:08:00.000-06:00

I came home from work the other day and found Nolan asleep on the couch. He looked so peaceful I just had to take a picture and the way he was sleeping with a hand on each cheek was just so cute.

I come home a lot and find the boys either all asleep or Eric is asleep and the kids are cuddling with him and watching TV and that was exactly how they were when I took this one a few weeks ago.

Missing teeth

2006-09-18T19:28:00.000-06:00

Silly boys and there missing teeth.

Alexander came over and Eric pulled Luke's second bottom tooth so the two of them wanted to show off there missing teeth. It was quite cute.

This was right after Eric pulled his tooth and he still didn't look to happy. He was happier the next morning after the tooth fairy brought him money.

Luke & Tigger

2006-09-18T19:24:00.000-06:00

Luke wanted me to take a picture of him with Tigger. Tigger is Trevor & Peggy's cat that we have been looking after for a while. She will be missed when she goes home.

Night Sky

2006-09-18T19:19:00.000-06:00

I took this picture a few night ago of the Northern Lights and I wanted to share this with everyone who comes to visit.

Just for Trevor

2006-09-01T20:26:00.000-06:00

Well I am making an update post just for you Trev.

It has been awhile since I posted but for very good reason. My husband took me on a lovely second honeymoon to LAS VEGAS. We had a blast and stayed up all night and lost money. We went to some shows. Both topless and not. Mamma Mia was amazing. I found a slot machine I could sit at for 3 hrs and play $50 which was awesome. I always seemed to do better when other people where around - the social butterfly that I am. I did a lot of shopping and got some cool gifts for the kids. Luke loves his magic set.

Then I went to Edmonton for 3 days and had training. The worst part of this was that we got back to Calgary at 2 o'clock in the morning and I had to be back at the airport at 2 o'clock that afternoon. So I only got to spend around 4 hrs with the boys. I was in tears at the airport when they dropped me off. So of course I had to go shopping and buy some presents for my little boys. I got Luke a Transformer that he has played with all evening. And Nolan got a skate board because Taylor got him hooked on them.

So Trev that has been my last week and a half. Now that I posted just for you. I want a comment so that you can finally come out of the closet.

We love and miss you guys. See you when you get back. I went and checked the house tonight and all is fine. Calvin will mow the lawn again sometime soon.

St Joseph School Burning

2006-08-05T01:14:00.000-06:00

At around 10:00 Eric came home from getting gas for the boat and told me St. Joseph School was on fire so I went to have a look and this is the picture I took in order from 10:30pm to 12:30am.

10:30 alot of smoke

11:00 pm fire starts to grow

11:30 Fire pretty much burning on its own.

The fire burned all night and destroyed the whole section of the school. At 8 when I went to work they were still pouring water on it and it was still smoking. They have confirmed it was arson and that it started under the structure and spread into the floor and walls very quickly. They had a hard time getting at the fire so they used back hoe's (you can see them in the first picture) to tear the building down. That was when the flames started again. It sounder like they might have called the water bomber in to drop water on it but I'm not sure.

Unconditional Love

2006-07-31T21:26:00.000-06:00

I have been thinking a lot about love and what it is supposed to mean and I found this and it really touched me and helped me work through some things I have been dealing with the last few weeks. I hope it touches you as well.

Among the stellar emotional needs of humanistic psychology are unconditional acceptance, unconditional self-regard, unconditional self-acceptance, and unconditional love. The usual meaning of the word unconditional is "without conditions or reservations; absolute." The practical extension of the theories of unconditional love is a permissive attitude and a morally nonrestrictive atmosphere. That means no conditions or restrictions in child rearing, counseling, and other human relationships. It must be an absolute love, unrestricted by human feelings or failings, since the very meaning of the word is "absolute."

and this.....

Many human beings say "I love you" one day and reject you the next. That is not love. One whose heart is filled with the love of God cannot willfully hurt anyone. When you love God without reservation, He fills your heart with His unconditional love for all. That love no human tongue can describe....The ordinary man is incapable of loving others in this way. Self-centered in the consciousness of "I, me, and mine," he has not yet discovered the omnipresent God who resides in him and in all other beings. Written by Paramahansa Yogananda

Loss and Love

2006-07-27T17:34:00.000-06:00

Well this week has been pretty emotional for my little family.

Our dear friends the Herd's have packed up and moved away. The kids don't really realize what is going on but I am sure will eventually. Last night was very emotional and hard. We spent the evening with them, helping them pack up and finally saying good bye. The tears flowed then as they are now. We will miss you dear friends. I know we will see you again but it will be hard not just popping in. I will miss our conversations and our relaxed times just hanging out.

And Luke lost his first tooth yesterday. He proudly proclaimed I don't want to put it under my pillow as I don't want the tooth fairy to take it. It was so cute.

Summer

2006-07-19T21:53:00.000-06:00

Boy you can sure tell it is summer. No one is posting on there blogs including me.

I know I should but I have been going through some stuff. Those I have talked to know about it and some don't. It isn't something I really want to talk about on here. I have just been really sad the last few days.

On a positive note.

My lovely husband has surprised me with a wonderful second honeymoon. His mother is going to take the kids for a few days so we can go and spend 4 glorious days in Vegas. I am getting so excited. He figured is was the only appropriate place to take me seeing we went to Niagra falls for the first one.

Oh and I am going to be an Auntie again. My sister is expecting her second child in Jan. I am so happy for her and Ryan and Danielle is going to be a big sister finally. Congrats guys. We love all 4 of you.

Well that is all of an update for now.

Big Kids fun too!!!

2006-06-18T13:20:00.000-06:00

Eric riding the wave

Doug standing up

Catie getting wet

Tubing

2006-06-18T12:10:00.000-06:00

Luke and Alexander riding in the tube with Catie

Nolan driving the boat.

Two friends peeing off the side.

I LOVE SUMMER!!!!!

2006-06-16T23:26:00.000-06:00

Well summer is upon us and we have a boat and are having a lot of fun with it. We have been out on it twice and had a lot of fun. It took a little coaxing to get the kids to go in the tube though. I will take some pictures of us tomorrow. We are going out in the afternoon with some friends for an evening of boating and tubing. Here is hoping it stays sunny.

Update

2006-06-05T21:08:00.000-06:00

Well we have been away for a few weeks but there has been a lot happening in that time.

While we were away we visited many friends and family and went to a wedding but the most special for me was visiting a friend that used to live in Yellowknife. Her name is Brandi and she has 3 adorable little girls that just keep growing up on me. I wish I could take a picture and keep them all little. She came to Edmonton to see us from Sylvan Lake and we spent the day at the West Ed Water Park. We had a blast and the kids got so tuckered out.

After the Waterpark we met up with Eric's brother Troy who had come to town from Ottawa with his girlfriend Lavona. Her parents live just south of Edmonton in Devon. We had dinner and a good time. The next day we went to Devon and spent the afternoon there. We had fun and the kids played and Troy made us dinner.

Then we left Edmonton for the long drawn out trip home that took a little longer this time because we got a boat. It isn't a big boat it isn't a fancy boat but it will pull a couple of kids on a tube and take us out on prelude to catch some dinner. I look forward to a summer on the lake.

Then we get home and the kids start crying in the car as we drive into the city that they want to see Auntie. Well is is 9:30 and Eric and I are exhausted so I promised we would see them the next day. Well I got up bright and early and started cleaning house and end up going out to our church to help set up for our grand opening (more in a minute). I come home and Noah and Luke are playing hard and Peggy has taken Nolan to go get Mykayla from dance. Peggy comes back and tells me that they got an offer on there house. She was so excited I thought she was going to jump up and down. God is so awesome and special. He takes care of us and it just hits you to watch him work. Peggy has been stressing about this for weeks. I am so releaved to see her happy. I will dearly miss her as I have expressed in a previous post. She is my best friend and our kids have grown up together so it will be hard saying good bye no it won't be good bye it will be see you soon.

Finally the new church
We have been working towards this day for almost 3 years and it was a wonderful weekend. It started with a barbecue on Saturday evening and then we had a wonderful dedication ceremony with MLA's from the city and the first pastor came back. It was a beatiful service filled with many gifts and many special words.

Well that is our last 2 weeks. Hope yours was as fun.

Happy Mother's Day

2006-05-14T14:50:00.000-06:00

I just wanted to share with you all today the wonderful gift Luke gave me for Mother's Day. He made it at school. I am amazed at where the teachers come up with it all. So here goes.
The top part has a paper plate with an imprint of his hand in green paint. And the bottom reads:

I miss you when we're no togehter
I'm growing up so fast
See how big I have gotten
Since you saw me last?
As I grow, I'll change a lot,
The years will fly right by.
You'll wonder how I grew so quick
When and where and why?
So look upon this hand print
That's hanging on your wall.
And memories will come back of me,
When I was very small.

Love Luke

Well do I need to tell you but I balled like a baby. Luke was wondering why I was crying. I love my kids with all my heart and it is moments like this that bring everything back.

So to all the mothers that read this Happy Mother's Day. I hope it brings fond memories back to you as well.

Summer Exercise Regement

2006-05-06T21:41:00.000-06:00

Well I have started my summer exercise regement that includes going to the pool for Aquafit once or twice a week and walking to work when Eric is off and hopefully playing ball.
I am enjoying the Aquafit. I have been going with some ladies from church and we are really having fun with it. If you want to join us let me know. We have been trying to go on Mondays and Wednesdays.
I am enjoying my walks to work as well it gives me time to think and spend time with God which is always important.
I will hopeflly be playing ball with a group from Eric's work. But am not sure if they ended up finding enough people. Time will only tell.
I hope everyone has a great week.

New Job

2006-05-04T11:32:00.000-06:00

I am so excited I got the call yesterday. DIAND has offered me a permenant position starting on Monday as a Finance clerk. I can't believe after all the jobs I have applied on that I found one with the Federal Government. I am walking on a cloud.

Praise God. He is so awesome. I knew he had a plan for me. I just had to wait for him to show it to me.

Winter can't make up it's mind

2006-03-29T15:12:00.000-07:00

Well winter can't really make up it's mind if it is here or not. It was cold and then last week it got really nice. I'm talking plus 2 nice. So then the winter road got shut down because of the portages are all trashed. And now it is all cold again. Minus 18 plus the wind and it has been snowing. It sucks. I just wish winter would make up it's mind.

So Eric hasn't been able to go hunting. I have been waiting for him to go hunting and then it got warm so it was a perfect time but he has been working so much overtime he can't find the time to go. Then they shut the road and they can't get to were the caribou are so now we don't know if we will get any. I don't know what I will do without any. It is a staple in our diet and I prefer it over hamburger.

Well we found out today that Eric can go hunting. The caribou are a fifteen minute ride from Read Lake so they don't have to go on the winter road. So he is heading out this week to go. Yeah I am so happy.

Work

2006-03-14T22:52:00.000-07:00

Well it has taken me a while to get back into the swing of things and we have been really busy but I finally feel like I have found a home. It is weird because it is just a casual position but I have never worked in a place with so many Christians. It has been a real blessing to me. It was hard to leave my kids and go back to work but it was just one of those things that fell in your lap and so you have to think God had a hand in putting it there. I truely believe I am there because God wants me there and he will find the right place for me to stay there.

Missing you already!!!!

2006-03-11T10:20:00.000-07:00

Today I have this feeling of sadness as I think about my oldest son Luke. How do you explain to a 5 yr old that his 2 best friends are moving away. It is hard enough for adults to say good bye to close friends but imagine if you would that you are 5 and this person you have known your whole life just suddenly disappears from it. What would you do or how would you feel. Now I can admit that as his mother I am overly emotional about all of this because both families are close friends of our to and one is my best friend and I don't honestly know what I am going to do when she leaves. Now I know she isn't gone yet but I have to start dealing with it now or it will be way to emotional when the time comes.

I know, I know this post started out about my kids and ended up about me but heck it is my blog after all.

2006-03-11T10:17:00.000-07:00

This picture is of our beautiful city on a cold crisp morning. It is the down town area.

The Deutschers

2006-03-09T20:53:00.000-07:00

Well this is my first time blogging or even posting stuff online. I have no idea if I am doing it right or if it will work.