Andy called last night from the church to tell me that our family has lost another. Brian Buroker had passed away that day having suffered a massive heart attack. Brian had just beaten cancer and if ever there was a guy full of life it was him. Brian was always smiling, always interested in you & what was going on with your life. I can't remember a time when he didn't ask about my kids or myself. I would love watching him interact with his grand babies at the Matchette reunion. And my heart warmed to see his face light up at the sight of his daughters, grand children and wife. He was full of joy. He will be missed.
As much as fall is my favorite season it has been one that has been full of loss. The passing of my grandma, friend KC Runyan, cousin/uncle Sarah & Sparky Adams, grandpa Anderson. Just to mention a few. Last year alone we had loss after loss during the fall & winter season.
As a Christian we celebrate the homecoming but as humans we know we're gonna miss our loved ones...for the time being.
Today there was frost! woo hoo frost! That means all the ickys are being killed :) yay! Matt is still home. ...Not sure what exactly is going on. Other than he's just not up to par. Hopefully he'll feel well enough sooner rather than later. Not sure how all this will play out with basketball tryouts...hopefully the coaches will work with him. Prayers...please.
So yesterday I put to use a suggestion for supper from my friend Sherri...here's what you do: chicken breast in a crockpot, package of taco seasoning, and jar of salsa, cook on low 6-8; high 4-6. When finished cooking, pull apart chicken, fill flour tortilla with favorite fixings. We chose lettuce, sour cream, cheese and salsa. It was quick, easy & a total hit! Thank Sherri! With out a doubt we'll be enjoying it again. I'm a huge fan of simple cooking...have a recipe you'd like to share...please do! I'm sure I'd love to try it.
Stay warm...temps are dropping. And enjoy your loved ones and don't take a second for granted. You just never know.
RIP Brian Buroker.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
11-2
and now the time shall fly...at least that's how is seems to me. it's the end of the year whirl wind. transitioning from one sport to another, the increased amount of homework, the craziness that comes with 4 rather busy holidays. not to mention the number of birthdays, PU football games and youth activities. holy moly! absolute craziness... yet i really enjoy it.
when granny anderson was alive where we would be for the holiday was a given. this was a tradition from andy's side of the family that i truely enjoyed. it reminded me of the big family gatherings we had at my grandparents house. just as those became a memory so have the gatherings on andy's side. tradition always brought everyone home. it was the time when cousins who lived quite a distance away reconnected. the smell of the food, the anticipation of everyones holiday dish and the laughter and reminissing that took place filled your heart.
as a child i always enjoyed one side of my famililies gatherings more so than the other. and as an adult that still holds true. like when i was a child i enjoy seeing those who i can't see on a regular basis. i enjoy reconnecting and catching up. however year after year i feel my kids and i are the only ones who feel this way. as others seem so lax to make the plan.
i have no idea what this year holds. i do know of 1 plan already in place. and rightfully i should be on board with that one....yet my kids are hoping, as am i for another option to add to the day. we've always managed 2 in the past. part of me says "they heck with it...we'll do our own thing".
i've hosted before and have never seen it as a "job" rather an oppertunity to host. i enjoy cooking for a purpose and don't even mind the clean up. but given the state of the house/projects...hosting for me is out of the question. perhaps next year.
this i know...it's the time for thanks, a time for celebrating the birth of the Christ child and time to be out with the old and in with the new. it's a time to be with loved ones and friends celebrating blessings of all kinds.
i've written before about replacements...perhaps this season it's time to call them in.
when granny anderson was alive where we would be for the holiday was a given. this was a tradition from andy's side of the family that i truely enjoyed. it reminded me of the big family gatherings we had at my grandparents house. just as those became a memory so have the gatherings on andy's side. tradition always brought everyone home. it was the time when cousins who lived quite a distance away reconnected. the smell of the food, the anticipation of everyones holiday dish and the laughter and reminissing that took place filled your heart.
as a child i always enjoyed one side of my famililies gatherings more so than the other. and as an adult that still holds true. like when i was a child i enjoy seeing those who i can't see on a regular basis. i enjoy reconnecting and catching up. however year after year i feel my kids and i are the only ones who feel this way. as others seem so lax to make the plan.
i have no idea what this year holds. i do know of 1 plan already in place. and rightfully i should be on board with that one....yet my kids are hoping, as am i for another option to add to the day. we've always managed 2 in the past. part of me says "they heck with it...we'll do our own thing".
i've hosted before and have never seen it as a "job" rather an oppertunity to host. i enjoy cooking for a purpose and don't even mind the clean up. but given the state of the house/projects...hosting for me is out of the question. perhaps next year.
this i know...it's the time for thanks, a time for celebrating the birth of the Christ child and time to be out with the old and in with the new. it's a time to be with loved ones and friends celebrating blessings of all kinds.
i've written before about replacements...perhaps this season it's time to call them in.
Monday, November 1, 2010
November 1 wow...
sure doesn't take long for a year to go by! and this one is flying. with that said last week seemed to last for ever and the weekend just flew by.
both of the kids are up & out today. funny how you can feel good about sending off one kid and sick in the stomach to send the other. i just want to keep my boy home. the dread started setting in yesterday. when i came to wake him this morning he just said he felt like crying. he said he didn't know why...but deep down we both knew. for 35 hours a week he is in an environment he just does not enjoy i know it will pass but in the meantime my heart breaks. we've talked a time or two about what has changed as when he was little he didn't mind going to school. it was more like an adventure. he enjoys learning and is smart. but he doesn't enjoy all the other 'stuff' that takes place. i have my theories as to why and pray he'll be strong enough emotionally/mentally to get through it all. at times i swear he's mature beyond his years. i do know he is a good kid. a smart kid. a kind kid. and i do know that i am proud of him. he has room for improvement and i fully believe by the time his brain has matured he'll be a fine citizen. here's to hoping those who educate become more tolerant of the development that needs to take place. i found while working in the system that many times more is expected from students than could be accomplished by those with the expectations. (hypocrisy? perhaps...)
kate was the social butterfly over the weekend. marina's traditional halloween bash, overnight with brooklyn, youth reverse treating at the nursing home, pumpkin carving, trick or treating with kelsy o, regan b, & lauren mc then nate's party. all over the course of 2 days. a ton of candy later and 1 lost cell phone she had a pretty fun weekend. today begins the resuming of cheer practice for basketball season.
matt has basketball tryouts beginning tomorrow. please pray for him in his effort to make the team.
well here's to a great day. hopefully a productive one.
both of the kids are up & out today. funny how you can feel good about sending off one kid and sick in the stomach to send the other. i just want to keep my boy home. the dread started setting in yesterday. when i came to wake him this morning he just said he felt like crying. he said he didn't know why...but deep down we both knew. for 35 hours a week he is in an environment he just does not enjoy i know it will pass but in the meantime my heart breaks. we've talked a time or two about what has changed as when he was little he didn't mind going to school. it was more like an adventure. he enjoys learning and is smart. but he doesn't enjoy all the other 'stuff' that takes place. i have my theories as to why and pray he'll be strong enough emotionally/mentally to get through it all. at times i swear he's mature beyond his years. i do know he is a good kid. a smart kid. a kind kid. and i do know that i am proud of him. he has room for improvement and i fully believe by the time his brain has matured he'll be a fine citizen. here's to hoping those who educate become more tolerant of the development that needs to take place. i found while working in the system that many times more is expected from students than could be accomplished by those with the expectations. (hypocrisy? perhaps...)
kate was the social butterfly over the weekend. marina's traditional halloween bash, overnight with brooklyn, youth reverse treating at the nursing home, pumpkin carving, trick or treating with kelsy o, regan b, & lauren mc then nate's party. all over the course of 2 days. a ton of candy later and 1 lost cell phone she had a pretty fun weekend. today begins the resuming of cheer practice for basketball season.
matt has basketball tryouts beginning tomorrow. please pray for him in his effort to make the team.
well here's to a great day. hopefully a productive one.
