Monday Roll Call

How was your weekend ya all? I am pretty beat, need a couple more hours of shut eye but no rest for the weary as I have things to do this week.  At least we leave for WI Dells next Sunday until the following Monday. I will have internet access so I will be around.  Well, we have a guest coming to stay with us on Tuesday that will be here to attend the Arts Conference at Willow Creek. She is originally from MI but is a missionary in Turkey and works for Campus Cursade for Christ. Dave will be in MN for part of the week so I will be getting to know her on my own. At least I do not have to deal with the language barrier like I have in the past with a foreign guest.  Well, need to get the day moving and attend to some last minute guest preperations before work. Christine

Good Morning Chris - My weekend was good but man am I tired.  Yesterday we spent the entire day working in the back yard.  There is so much to do.  I'm looking forward to getting the dog run up soon so we can regrate the rest of the yard it needs it really bad.  All this work will pay off.  The front his looking great, just need to tackle the back. We leave for N. Carolina on the 29th and I'm looking so forward to it.  I still need to get my step daughters bedroom ready since she'll be coming back w/ us from vacation and spending the remaining month of July w/ us.  I have a little bit of time but I know how quickly time gets away from me.

Have a great day!

Christina

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Good morning Christine. It was a busy weekend for me too. I can't believe it's Monday already ! I want to be off this week, spending time at the pool. It looks like it's going to be perfect pool weather. Oh well, I'll just have to go after work for a couple of hours.

No special plans during the week. I do have my support meeting on Friday night at Alexian and plan to go. Next Wednesday I'll be headed off to Las Vegas - a fun place to go! I love the hot sunny weather and plan on spending the morning hours poolside. The Rio has a very large pool with waterfalls in addition to 3 other pools. Christine, you sure have a lot of houseguests! Bless you and Dave for opening up your home to them.  Christina, with all the yard work you are doing, I bet you've lost some weight! You'll make your goal. Wishing everyone a most blessed Monday! Enjoy the day and warm weather too. Hugs and Love, Lucy

Lucy, actually we only have someone (in Feb it was 2 people) stay with us about 2-3 times a year. We would like to have more guests that come for conferences but sometimes the dates do not mesh with our schedule. The one thing about them coming is that they are usually with us for 7 days but this girl is coming from staying with her family in MI so she just needs housing for just a short while. Not all people that come for conferences are housed just certain ones and the Willow Creek Association makes the determination as to who will get placed. It has been a blessing to us being involved in this ministry. Chris

Good Morning.  Very sore this morning.  What a difference from the waterbed to my firm mattress!! LOL  Plan on taking it easy today.  Walking with my 10 yr old daughter up to the pool so she can swim for a while.  Will take the opportunity to get caught up on some of the reading I've been meaning to do.  Later I'll give Mom a jingle and she's going to take me to the store so I can get some groceries. Hoping to be able to drive in to Provena Mercy tomorrow as there are some meetings I really should attend for work.  Besides I won tickets for the July 7th Cougars game that I need to pick up.  Hope you all can enjoy this weather at some point today. Shelley

Im going to take it easy today, had a very active weekend and Im pooped!!!!!!! I am going to take my grandson out in the backyard to play and maybe Ill let him in the pool, Thats a big maybe because I have to get in too and it tha****ers cold granny isn't going!!!!!!!!!! Have a wonder and safe Monday everyone. Karen

ME ME ME!!! I'm here!  And on the right day (it IS Monday, right?) Anyway ... a friend took me to dinner and  "Hats! The Musical" on Friday night ... it was extremely enjoyable and timely (about women friends and "getting older") ... as my birthday is later this week (and my surgery anniversary is next week!)

It's a BUSY day today ... but I am glad to "check in" ... have a good one all. Karyn

Karyn, pop in anytime of the day. It doesn't need be just in the morning when most are available to post something. It is just that I am an early bird and that is why this thread is posted so darn early. Hey, do you go on Sean's site much? There is a thread under "Gatherings" for a Chicago Non-Bash . . ." It is on the same week-end as last year, August 10th weekend. Dixie is organizing it. We are staying at the Allerton on Michigan Ave. It was a blast last year. Chris

Today was a day for the books. Just long and full of "teen aged angst"...haha It seems I only enjoy my time out of school when I am working, which I do full time. But today- they had nothing for me to do, seeing as both my supervisors were out of the office, and there are only so many times you can check your mail/myspace/ facebook and surf for things you don't need on Ebay!! :-P maybe I am just a complainer. It was gorgeous out here, I think I'll take my little brother to the park- he'd like that.  Have a wonderful evening everyone!!

Thanks for stopping in. Yeah, sitting at work and twiddling your thumbs is not fun, but it did sound like fun (sometimes they are fun) to be with your little brother at the park. Hope it was enjoyable for you and not too hot. Christine