As most of you know, I used to blog fairly regularly (at least twice each month), but that is no longer the case. To tell the truth, I have wanted to, but just haven't had time to. My degree is a 60 hour degree, and in a few weeks, I will have completed 35 of those hours in a one year time span. The other 27 hour took me two years. Yes, I have been busy.
But that is all about to change. I will finish my last class on January 22nd, and we will be moving back to Lubbock, TX on February 15th. I have changed the look of my blog with hopes that it will motivate and inspire me to write regularly. I have had some good ideas over the past few months, but not enough time to explore them. Now if I could just remember what some of them were...
So, if you could just be patient with me for another month or so, I'll try to do better once I am settled again and have more time for this. For now, Kelly has also redesigned his blog and is finished with school, so he is already putting more into his blog. Click here to check it out.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Friday, October 16, 2009
A Tribute, of Sorts
Today I was doing my usual Friday afternoon routine, checking facebook in between playing with and feeding August, when I came across something unexpected. One of my friends posted a video on facebook that really touched me. I watched the video expecting it to be kind of interesting, but I ended up with teary eyes. It is the 1947 promotional video of Texas Technological College (now Texas Tech University).
No, I am not that much of a sap about my Alma Mater that it made me cry, I cried because of what it reminded me of. As many of you know, I lost my sweet grandfather, Rex McKinney, on May 2nd of this year. He was special to a lot of people for a lot of reasons, but for me, Texas Tech was at the center of our bond.
You see, only two people in the history of my family (that I know of) have graduated college with a bachelor's degree, me and Rexiebaby (yes, that's what he wanted us to call him)...both from Texas Tech.
Just like many men in his generation, he did not share affection openly, but I remember very clearly the card I got when I graduated from high school, boasting of how proud I had made him. He so badly wanted me to succeed that he bought me a computer for to use in college, and he paid for a big chunk of my tuition to Tech. Perhaps I owe part of my bachelor's degree to him. My parents worked hard to put me through college, but I don't know how they would have made it without his help.
I could go on forever talking about how he inspired me by encouraging me and affirming me (in his mildly affectionate manner, of course), but I want you to see this video.
I know that he graduated from high school around 1945, and that he had finished college and was working by 1953, and that those 8 years included some time in the Navy and his education at Tech. The way I see it, this video allows me a peek into the Texas Tech that Rex knew when he attended there so long ago, and what he gave me the opportunity to see as well.
Thanks, Rexiebaby, for encouraging me and helping me along the way. "Strive for honor, evermore...long live the matadors!"
No, I am not that much of a sap about my Alma Mater that it made me cry, I cried because of what it reminded me of. As many of you know, I lost my sweet grandfather, Rex McKinney, on May 2nd of this year. He was special to a lot of people for a lot of reasons, but for me, Texas Tech was at the center of our bond.
You see, only two people in the history of my family (that I know of) have graduated college with a bachelor's degree, me and Rexiebaby (yes, that's what he wanted us to call him)...both from Texas Tech.
Just like many men in his generation, he did not share affection openly, but I remember very clearly the card I got when I graduated from high school, boasting of how proud I had made him. He so badly wanted me to succeed that he bought me a computer for to use in college, and he paid for a big chunk of my tuition to Tech. Perhaps I owe part of my bachelor's degree to him. My parents worked hard to put me through college, but I don't know how they would have made it without his help.
I could go on forever talking about how he inspired me by encouraging me and affirming me (in his mildly affectionate manner, of course), but I want you to see this video.
I know that he graduated from high school around 1945, and that he had finished college and was working by 1953, and that those 8 years included some time in the Navy and his education at Tech. The way I see it, this video allows me a peek into the Texas Tech that Rex knew when he attended there so long ago, and what he gave me the opportunity to see as well.
Thanks, Rexiebaby, for encouraging me and helping me along the way. "Strive for honor, evermore...long live the matadors!"
Monday, September 7, 2009
Yes, it's been that long...
So, the last time I posted was June 5th. I took a class in June, traveled around Texas for the month of July, and took a class in August. I've been busy, and also, I just haven't had anything to say. I don't really have anything to say today, but I have lots of things that I want to say on twitter, so I guess this is the place where I can do it all at once. Here we go:
-August woke up at 4:45 this morning. And he didn't go back to sleep. I did a lot this morning. I cuddled with my little boy for over an hour, made a menu and a grocery list, got myself ready for the day, made it to the grocery store (with the kid), and got myself a latte...all before 8 AM.
-The Sara Lee guy was making a delivery at the grocery store this morning, and he was in line in front of me at the Starbucks. He bought my latte for me. He probably didn't realize that my favorite thing is the most expensive thing on the menu. He bought coffee for me and one other guy and paid $7 (mine was $5). That was very nice of him.
-August fell asleep in the car on the way home from the store. This NEVER happens. He hates the carseat. When I got home and went to get him out of the car, he opened his eyes all squinty (like you do when you first wake up and the light is bright), glared at me, then nuzzled his head back into his carseat to finish his nap. It was SO cute!
-The same baby who fell asleep in his carseat is now refusing to take a nap. He usually wakes up at 7:30, and then sleeps from 10-12. You would think that since he woke up almost 3 hours earlier than usual, that he would be tired (I AM!).
-I love this weather. It is 69 degrees outside and raining a light, steady rain. This is my favorite thing ever....ooh, thunder!
-I was planning on blogging about Julie and Julia. I read the book so that I could go see the movie, and I was going to blog about how well the movie resembled the book. I finished the book two weeks ago and still have not seen the movie. Sometimes August cramps my style.
-People who know me really well know that I am very ambitious, but that I don't always follow through on my big plans. This includes giving myself a reading schedule. Theoretically, if I read for a couple of hours every day, I won't have to cram it all in when I am trying to write a paper. Unfortunately, I usually get behind on day 1 or 2. I'm proud to say that today is day 3, and I am still caught up! Good thing, because school starts tomorrow. It's my LAST semester!
I think that's about it. This has been fun. I'll try to do it again sometime soon.
-August woke up at 4:45 this morning. And he didn't go back to sleep. I did a lot this morning. I cuddled with my little boy for over an hour, made a menu and a grocery list, got myself ready for the day, made it to the grocery store (with the kid), and got myself a latte...all before 8 AM.
-The Sara Lee guy was making a delivery at the grocery store this morning, and he was in line in front of me at the Starbucks. He bought my latte for me. He probably didn't realize that my favorite thing is the most expensive thing on the menu. He bought coffee for me and one other guy and paid $7 (mine was $5). That was very nice of him.
-August fell asleep in the car on the way home from the store. This NEVER happens. He hates the carseat. When I got home and went to get him out of the car, he opened his eyes all squinty (like you do when you first wake up and the light is bright), glared at me, then nuzzled his head back into his carseat to finish his nap. It was SO cute!
-The same baby who fell asleep in his carseat is now refusing to take a nap. He usually wakes up at 7:30, and then sleeps from 10-12. You would think that since he woke up almost 3 hours earlier than usual, that he would be tired (I AM!).
-I love this weather. It is 69 degrees outside and raining a light, steady rain. This is my favorite thing ever....ooh, thunder!
-I was planning on blogging about Julie and Julia. I read the book so that I could go see the movie, and I was going to blog about how well the movie resembled the book. I finished the book two weeks ago and still have not seen the movie. Sometimes August cramps my style.
-People who know me really well know that I am very ambitious, but that I don't always follow through on my big plans. This includes giving myself a reading schedule. Theoretically, if I read for a couple of hours every day, I won't have to cram it all in when I am trying to write a paper. Unfortunately, I usually get behind on day 1 or 2. I'm proud to say that today is day 3, and I am still caught up! Good thing, because school starts tomorrow. It's my LAST semester!
I think that's about it. This has been fun. I'll try to do it again sometime soon.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Little Encouragements
I've been thinking for two weeks now about what I would write about as I re-entered the blog world. Something happened this morning that wasn't necessarily extraordinary, but it was a big deal to me, so I decided to share go ahead and share it.
I went to the grocery store this morning and decided to hit up Panera Bread for some coffee and a bagel for breakfast. As I was walking toward the door, holding August, my keys and my wallet, a man had just came out of the door. He looked up, smiled at me, turned around, went back to the door and held it open for me.
Like I said, it wasn't a big deal, but it was important to me. I guess this impressed me so much because this guy was dressed in a bright blue University of Kentucky Polo, and had the ultra-gelled hair; he was obviously a coach of one of the UK sports teams. Complementing his outfit was a black book that said "The Coach's Bible" on the front. Perhaps this is why he took the extra time to help a mom with her hands full.
For whatever reason he did it, it reminded me of what men are like in Texas. There, most men open doors for women. Here, most men don't, even when the woman has her hands full of a baby and a diaper bag.
So, to the UK coach who walked back to the door just so he could hold the door open for August and I, thank you for your random act of kindness, and for reminding me of home.
I went to the grocery store this morning and decided to hit up Panera Bread for some coffee and a bagel for breakfast. As I was walking toward the door, holding August, my keys and my wallet, a man had just came out of the door. He looked up, smiled at me, turned around, went back to the door and held it open for me.
Like I said, it wasn't a big deal, but it was important to me. I guess this impressed me so much because this guy was dressed in a bright blue University of Kentucky Polo, and had the ultra-gelled hair; he was obviously a coach of one of the UK sports teams. Complementing his outfit was a black book that said "The Coach's Bible" on the front. Perhaps this is why he took the extra time to help a mom with her hands full.
For whatever reason he did it, it reminded me of what men are like in Texas. There, most men open doors for women. Here, most men don't, even when the woman has her hands full of a baby and a diaper bag.
So, to the UK coach who walked back to the door just so he could hold the door open for August and I, thank you for your random act of kindness, and for reminding me of home.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
More Wisdom from Dr. Seamands
I would like to be able to blog morsels of goodness that come from within myself, but let's face it: I don't have time to try to be profound right now. For the sake of not being completely inactive on my blog, I'll share some more goodness from a wise professor:
"Part of the reason the church has become weak is because we assume that Jesus performed miracles through His divine nature; the truth is that He performed them through his humanity, empowered by the Spirit. Therefore, we can do the same miracles as Jesus."
I love Dr. Seamands!
"Part of the reason the church has become weak is because we assume that Jesus performed miracles through His divine nature; the truth is that He performed them through his humanity, empowered by the Spirit. Therefore, we can do the same miracles as Jesus."
I love Dr. Seamands!
Thursday, April 9, 2009
An Easter Thought
One of the things I love about being in seminary is that classes and holy celebrations fit together. In one of my classes, my professor shared this quote. It's something to think about:
“God, who needs nothing, loves into existence wholly superfluous creatures in order that He may love and perfect them. He creates the universe, already foreseeing....the buzzing cloud of flies about the cross” —C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves, 178.
"It takes suffering to bring someone into the world, just ask any pregnant woman. God suffered in order to bring us into creation." -Steve Seamands
“God, who needs nothing, loves into existence wholly superfluous creatures in order that He may love and perfect them. He creates the universe, already foreseeing....the buzzing cloud of flies about the cross” —C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves, 178.
"It takes suffering to bring someone into the world, just ask any pregnant woman. God suffered in order to bring us into creation." -Steve Seamands
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Tidbits
If you're like me, it's not uncommon to think "hey, I need to blog about this" several times a week. But I also always think "there's no use in blogging about something that only deserves one sentence." This blog post is a compilation of those thoughts.
-August is paid for: We've paid all of the doctors, and the hospital gave us enough financial assistance to cover our whole hospital bill.
-I am so dang busy it's not funny...12 hours in Seminary is ridiculous!
-We added a really pretty plant to my study nook...it's the plant that is in the pictures of the nursery (we covered August's window because he wouldn't sleep when it is light outside, and the plant was dying from lack of sunlight).
-I LOVE SPRING!
-I also love ipod games.
-My Shamrock Shuffle experience is complete...I picked up my t-shirt that had to be ordered!
-I have a watch that I loved to use to when I was running. I could time myself and know what time it was. When I was in the car on the way to the hospital to have August, I was trying to time my own contractions (Kelly was driving), and I accidentally set it to beep every hour on the hour. I tried for weeks to turn that feature off. I finally got so tired of hearing the beeping that I put the watch in a box in the office. I got the watch out on Monday so that I could use it on my run, and I tried to change the time on it (daylight savings time has happened since last time I used it). I was not successful in changing the time, but it doesn't beep anymore. Go figure!
-August is paid for: We've paid all of the doctors, and the hospital gave us enough financial assistance to cover our whole hospital bill.
-I am so dang busy it's not funny...12 hours in Seminary is ridiculous!
-We added a really pretty plant to my study nook...it's the plant that is in the pictures of the nursery (we covered August's window because he wouldn't sleep when it is light outside, and the plant was dying from lack of sunlight).
-I LOVE SPRING!
-I also love ipod games.
-My Shamrock Shuffle experience is complete...I picked up my t-shirt that had to be ordered!
-I have a watch that I loved to use to when I was running. I could time myself and know what time it was. When I was in the car on the way to the hospital to have August, I was trying to time my own contractions (Kelly was driving), and I accidentally set it to beep every hour on the hour. I tried for weeks to turn that feature off. I finally got so tired of hearing the beeping that I put the watch in a box in the office. I got the watch out on Monday so that I could use it on my run, and I tried to change the time on it (daylight savings time has happened since last time I used it). I was not successful in changing the time, but it doesn't beep anymore. Go figure!
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