T.G.I.F.

Our visa’s where approved this week so hubby and I can finally travel next Monday.  whenever I submit a visa application I always get anxious. I always wonder and worry about whether or not they’ll be granted.if

Well I guess I didn’t have to for this one – we have our visas to get into Amsterdam.

Today we had Tanysha’s birthday/farewell party.  I’d like to say that it was a success.  the kids were happy and of course my daughter is too so it’s a win/win for everyone!!

It’s been a busy week. planning the party, going to farewell lunches, and attending to the usual grind of everyday life.

So I’m very grateful that it’s Friday. I’m looking forward to the weekend.

What are your plans?

T.G.I.F.

Our visa’s where approved this week so hubby and I can finally travel next Monday.  whenever I submit a visa application I always get anxious. I always wonder and worry about whether or not they’ll be granted.if

Well I guess I didn’t have to for this one – we have our visas to get into Amsterdam.

Today we had Tanysha’s birthday/farewell party.  I’d like to say that it was a success.  the kids were happy and of course my daughter is too so it’s a win/win for everyone!!

It’s been a busy week. planning the party, going to farewell lunches, and attending to the usual grind of everyday life.

So I’m very grateful that it’s Friday. I’m looking forward to the weekend.

What are your plans?

corner view–favorite fiction

Thanks Francesca for hosting CV and thank you to Beth for this weeks theme.

so right now I’m not able to name a favorite fiction. actually I think that’s a difficult task for me because I have so many.

But here’s the thing – I believe that anything I’ve read that’s been able to transport me and my thoughts to another place and time is great fiction and therefore a favorite!

And even though it may be fiction there is always a lesson or something to be learnt.

The difference between fiction and reality? Fiction has to make sense.

Tom Clancy

For more favorite fictions start with Francesca.

corner view–favorite fiction

Thanks Francesca for hosting CV and thank you to Beth for this weeks theme.

so right now I’m not able to name a favorite fiction. actually I think that’s a difficult task for me because I have so many.

But here’s the thing – I believe that anything I’ve read that’s been able to transport me and my thoughts to another place and time is great fiction and therefore a favorite!

And even though it may be fiction there is always a lesson or something to be learnt.

The difference between fiction and reality? Fiction has to make sense.

Tom Clancy

For more favorite fictions start with Francesca.

celebrations

I hope you’ve all have a lovely week and are looking forward to the weekend.  I know I am.

Well today was a special day for Tanysha.  she got to share a poem that she wrote.  I was impressed with her work and her poem.  Actually all the kids wrote some wonderful stuff – it was amazing to hear them.

Anyway not only did I get to celebrate her poem.

At the poetry celebrations I was thanked by a mom, who told me how great and strong a friend Tanysha is to her daughter.  Apparently yesterday my daughter was hit in the stomach (the girl did get into trouble for it) for standing up for her friend. Tanysha mentioned non of it to me yesterday,  but today I got the whole story.

I don’t know if I would have been so brave! 

Here’s the poem she wrote, I hope you enjoy it;

EMOTIONS

I am………

Happy when I am at a birthday party

Sad when someone dies

Mad when promises are broken

Excited when turning eight.

Then the feelings go away.

 

Happy Weekend.

celebrations

I hope you’ve all have a lovely week and are looking forward to the weekend.  I know I am.

Well today was a special day for Tanysha.  she got to share a poem that she wrote.  I was impressed with her work and her poem.  Actually all the kids wrote some wonderful stuff – it was amazing to hear them.

Anyway not only did I get to celebrate her poem.

At the poetry celebrations I was thanked by a mom, who told me how great and strong a friend Tanysha is to her daughter.  Apparently yesterday my daughter was hit in the stomach (the girl did get into trouble for it) for standing up for her friend. Tanysha mentioned non of it to me yesterday,  but today I got the whole story.

I don’t know if I would have been so brave! 

Here’s the poem she wrote, I hope you enjoy it;

EMOTIONS

I am………

Happy when I am at a birthday party

Sad when someone dies

Mad when promises are broken

Excited when turning eight.

Then the feelings go away.

 

Happy Weekend.

from our weekend

 

our weekends right now are for exploring Thailand, with my family.  We visited the wat (temple) where there is a reclining Bhudda.  It’s huge! Amazing actually – even Tanysha was impressed.

The first photo is a head shot. You can actually see how wide his torso is.  The second shot is taken from the other end, and the last one is of it’s feet. 

I hope you all enjoyed your weekend!

from our weekend

 

our weekends right now are for exploring Thailand, with my family.  We visited the wat (temple) where there is a reclining Bhudda.  It’s huge! Amazing actually – even Tanysha was impressed.

The first photo is a head shot. You can actually see how wide his torso is.  The second shot is taken from the other end, and the last one is of it’s feet. 

I hope you all enjoyed your weekend!

one year

it was a year ago on a Thursday evening that I got that call I somehow knew would be coming, and it was the one I didn’t want to get.

the one when they told me that Dad had died peacefully and was now gone and no longer in pain.  Even though it’s been a year the pain and loss still feels like it was only yesterday when I got that call.

tonight mom found it especially hard as I could see her recalling Dad’s last hours.  Actually it’s been a tough week as she’s been remembering their last days together.  Some memories are painful while others bring a smile to her face.

I miss Dad terribly but I also know that there is no more pain, and knowing that brings my heart peace.

Even after a year, not a day goes by when something or someone reminds me of my father and his happy and gentle spirit.

I’m missing You Dad….so very much.

happy days!

tomorrow will be a difficult day(the actual last day of Dad’s life) as it was the day that many things changed.

One year ago you died, and still we mourn,

Nor will our mourning end till it be night,

Even as time turns our tears to light

Years hence, when this may be more easily borne.

Each moment of your passion and delight,

As clear as sunshine, bountiful and bright,

Remains our fortune now that you are gone

Nicholas Gordon

one year

it was a year ago on a Thursday evening that I got that call I somehow knew would be coming, and it was the one I didn’t want to get.

the one when they told me that Dad had died peacefully and was now gone and no longer in pain.  Even though it’s been a year the pain and loss still feels like it was only yesterday when I got that call.

tonight mom found it especially hard as I could see her recalling Dad’s last hours.  Actually it’s been a tough week as she’s been remembering their last days together.  Some memories are painful while others bring a smile to her face.

I miss Dad terribly but I also know that there is no more pain, and knowing that brings my heart peace.

Even after a year, not a day goes by when something or someone reminds me of my father and his happy and gentle spirit.

I’m missing You Dad….so very much.

happy days!

tomorrow will be a difficult day(the actual last day of Dad’s life) as it was the day that many things changed.

One year ago you died, and still we mourn,

Nor will our mourning end till it be night,

Even as time turns our tears to light

Years hence, when this may be more easily borne.

Each moment of your passion and delight,

As clear as sunshine, bountiful and bright,

Remains our fortune now that you are gone

Nicholas Gordon

corner view–motion

this weeks corner view theme is “motion”.

last weekend we went from slow motion  ………..(although I’ve been told these elephants can move quickly!)

to some thrilling fast motions.

We had a great weekend, and it was a good time out/break. 

for more CV’s start with Francesca, who is our host. And don’t get motion sickness!!

corner view–motion

this weeks corner view theme is “motion”.

last weekend we went from slow motion  ………..(although I’ve been told these elephants can move quickly!)

to some thrilling fast motions.

We had a great weekend, and it was a good time out/break. 

for more CV’s start with Francesca, who is our host. And don’t get motion sickness!!

another late corner view and my count towards 1000

I’ve been so bad with my weekly appointments of corner view.(sorry Francesca!)  Life has been busy but I hate that I’m saying that because it sounds like an excuse.  So here I am to post my CV even if it’s late.

Last weeks theme was “by the sea”.  I was so looking forward to the theme because well I think it was just perfect for me, living in Thailand and all. But I didn’t show up (on time anyway) – but here I am.

By the sea….I always have one happy little boy.

something else I’m not showing up for consistently, my count towards 1000……. right now is when I have to do this.  With life being so busy I get caught up with just going through the motions.  So it is now that I should stop, breathe and appreciate the things happening around me..

# 21- # 40

Thank you for;

21.  rainy days

22.  conversations with my mother

23.  laughing with my siblings

24.  the splashing of the cool blue pool water

25.  school parents working together

26. helpful people at the Singapore Changi airport –especially when you are trying to get a message to someone

27. lychee season

28. watching my kids play with their Aunt and Uncle

29. my mom who enjoys sewing and is making tote bags to sell

30. Papua New Guinea coffee

31. Renee getting an A on her math test

32. meeting new people

33. a husband who loves me

34. coffee ice cream

35. sign language – I watched someone do the signs to a song of Praise

36. acrostic poems

37. charity’s that have financial support and people who give their time

38. adoptions and granted visa’s

39. my kindle

40. happy children.

what are you thankful for? Do share!

Happy Monday.

another late corner view and my count towards 1000

I’ve been so bad with my weekly appointments of corner view.(sorry Francesca!)  Life has been busy but I hate that I’m saying that because it sounds like an excuse.  So here I am to post my CV even if it’s late.

Last weeks theme was “by the sea”.  I was so looking forward to the theme because well I think it was just perfect for me, living in Thailand and all. But I didn’t show up (on time anyway) – but here I am.

By the sea….I always have one happy little boy.

something else I’m not showing up for consistently, my count towards 1000……. right now is when I have to do this.  With life being so busy I get caught up with just going through the motions.  So it is now that I should stop, breathe and appreciate the things happening around me..

# 21- # 40

Thank you for;

21.  rainy days

22.  conversations with my mother

23.  laughing with my siblings

24.  the splashing of the cool blue pool water

25.  school parents working together

26. helpful people at the Singapore Changi airport –especially when you are trying to get a message to someone

27. lychee season

28. watching my kids play with their Aunt and Uncle

29. my mom who enjoys sewing and is making tote bags to sell

30. Papua New Guinea coffee

31. Renee getting an A on her math test

32. meeting new people

33. a husband who loves me

34. coffee ice cream

35. sign language – I watched someone do the signs to a song of Praise

36. acrostic poems

37. charity’s that have financial support and people who give their time

38. adoptions and granted visa’s

39. my kindle

40. happy children.

what are you thankful for? Do share!

Happy Monday.