Grandpa Smith

Today I got one of those phone calls that no one wants to get. It was my best friend Jeanell and she was crying so hard that I could barley understand her. Then I heard the words that her Grandfather had passed away. Its so hard when someone you love dies, what do you say!? Ever since her Grandmother passed away all her grandfather wanted was to be with her. I can't help but think of the rejoicing up in heaven when he was taken home.
Jeanell, my good friend, stay strong! Remember all the wonderful times you shared with both of your grandparents. I will always remember your grandfather big, beautiful smile and watching him watching the grandchildren play. Remember that he loved you for who you are, just like our Heavenly Father.
You and your family are in my prayers and I hope that things can go as soon as possible with the family.

I love you,

~Callie

I see the light

Well, this past week, I saw some light at the end of a very long tunnel! More then once I've had to do the happy dance. No, we haven't sold the house yet but God is doing other amazing things right now. The first one is that Thomas filed an appeal for DNRP and they have already responded, assigned a judge and have sent the paperwork over to Fort McCoy and they have 30 days to respond. The appeals is because out of the 300+ people that are going to move to Fort McCoy, the Government will buy their homes if they don't sell within 60 days. Out of those 300+ they aren't paying for the purchase of two homes, one was ours. Fort McCoy said we weren't effected by BRAC and because Thomas applied for a job (he had to apply for his current job, or he would have to take a different job with no management and lower pay)they said he was no longer effected by BRAC. Hello, of course we're effected because if he didn't apply he wasn't going to have a job!! So, we won't know the out come for about 60 days but I'm pretty happy that the ball is rolling and fairly quick.
Then second piece of new is involving my LapBand. There a lot of pre-work that has to be done before they will even submit to the Insurance Company. I received a phone call on Wednesday telling me that I had to go do some labs and long story short I'm done with all my pre-work and after a visit from the Physical Therapist on Wednesday, I'm done and my paper work will be sent to BCBS for approval. I am so excited!! I'm not scared one bit, just ready to start this process and get healthy for me and my family.
So, this week...I thankful for God's perfect timing. I'm still worried about selling our house but also know that He'll provide my every need! Thank you God!!

To blog or not to blog

I love to ready blogs. Everyday I log in to my computer and I have a little routine of blogs that I like to read and it drives me crazy when people wait weeks between post. Well guess what....its been several weeks for me!! What I will tell you is that life has been extra busy! We've had several open houses which means the house has to be really, really clean and then to add to the fun, we've been taking the kitties out of the house. Work has been crazy, the end of the fiscal year is approching so every one seems to be on edge. Plus, I'm training my replacement in Engineering, Sue is going to do a great job! I also started working part time in La Crosse. I'm going to really like my new job and can't be down in La Crosse full time!!
Kenna is doing an awesome job at school, Tom and I are very proud of her. Kevin will start speech this week and he's excited to be riding the bus again. Matt is the dancing king...he loves to groove to the music!! Besides that all is good.
Please pray for us! We will be moving October 24 and the house hasn't sold and we don't know what is going to happen if it doesn't sell before we leave! We have faith that God will provide but we still need your prayers!
So, now that that I've blogged I realize that I have to down load some pictures to blog more. I hope to do better!!