Texas bound

In a couple hours we leave for the airport. Mom, Dad & I are heading for TX. We'll be spending Thanksgiving with my Dad's family. It should be a nice time. I'll let you know when I get back.

I haven't be posting much during November. Its a result of busyness during the week and mundaneness on the weekends. I've had a lot on my mind lately contemplating life and what its all about. I haven't figured it out, but I'll fill you in next week.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. :)

mundane... you be the judge

So, its been a week since i last wrote. There's not a whole lot to report. Thursday night I hung out with the sunday school gals. It was a small group, but it was nice just to spend the evening together. Friday I spent a quiet evening at home since I knew the weekend would be more eventful. Saturday Mom adn Dad came over and we planted some bulbs. Now I just have to wait for spring to see if they're pretty. Then in the afternoon I headed out to church to begin the MYF retreat at Highland. We got there around 4pm and started playing outside games. The evening was spent playing inside games, bible study, camp fire, and just hanging out. I was feeling tired, so i went to bed early. In the morning we had breakfast and another bible study. We got back to church around 11:45. I headed home and slept.

Monday night my sisterchicks went out and celebrated Amy's birthday. A good time was had by one and all.

Tuesday night the funado gang gathered at the Lapps for yummy snacks and scrubs.

Tonight I hung out with the youth group where Radell and Clay talked about their experience doing voluntary service.

I've been enjoying the pace of life these days. I have things to do, but not an overwhelming amount.

normalcy?

Last night I spent the evening with my small group peeps. It was a good time and a nice evening after my emotional rollercoaster day. Back at home Spooky kept looking at me funny like she was thinking "you took the kitty away and it didn't come back, don't touch me." I spent the evening cleaning and washing everything the kitten touched. I wanted to get the scent off of everything.

By this morning things were back to normal. Misty and Spooky ate breakfast and did their usual morning routine. The day was good. I left work early to vote. It took about 10 minutes. Which was nice since other people had waited over an hour to vote. Crazy! Patty & I drug our bodies to the fitness center and worked out. I'm determined to get a good start in November. That's just one of my harvest resolutions.

Ok so here's your chance to laugh at me. :) I threw all the cat toys away because the kitten had played with some of them. So tonight I ran out to Petco and bought Mist & Spook new toys and 2 scratching post. I guess there might have been some guilt involved. I feel bad for putting them through the ordeal. I found out that they are open until 10. So if you need to buy pet supplies and its after 9, no worries.

and the saga continues....

Well, after much deliberating and consulting of trusted friends. I decided to take the kitten to the SPCA. I knew a trip like this couldn't be made alone, so I begged Audrey to make the trip with me. She agreed and we set out. The kitten was looking adorable as usual and making the sad meow sound. When we arrived at the SPCA, I scooped her up and headed inside. Unfortunately I didn't have a strong hold on her and she jumped out of my arms and ran into the woods. I went in an explained what happend. One of the SPCA ladies came out with us to look. We found her, but couldn't convince kitty to come out of the woods. Eventually we gave up. She said they'd set a trap to catch her. I filled out the paperwork and left. Its a little unsettling knowing that she's back outside and not cared for. I hope this was the right thing to do. :( :)

conflicted in jenniville

I woke up this morning with cats on my mind. Misty was sleeping very contented beside me. I looked at her eyes and decided that I should probably let the kitten live with a family that could really appreciate her. So then I fed Misty & Spooky breakfast and let the kitten out of her room. The kitty looked at me with her beautiful hazelish eyes and I had no idea how i would let her go.

A part of me really want things to go back to how they were before the kitten arrived. Just when I think that, she jumps up and rubs her face against mine. How do you let that go? But i'm afraid that somehow i'll have to.