On April 26, 2008, at 7 am, Adam will run in his 3rd marathon. The first 2 he did not train as he should. He never ran further than 14 miles. This training program he was able to do through work and ran a great 21 miler. I am extremely proud of him and the training he has done. He has taken time away from his family and time away from sleeping in Saturday mornings. I am in no way complaining. Half the time he ran when we were having nap time. His long time goal is to qualify for the Boston. He is thinking that he probably won't make the cut here in Nashville but will try for Chicago.
We have a lot going on for him this coming weekend. His family is coming in and we are throwing a pasta party, making t-shirts etc... Totally cheesy but we want him to make his goal too. This blog is really no more than a brag on my hubby. We are off to the races, (no pun intended) from extra cleaning, lots of cooking of noodles and loving on this running man.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Monday, April 14, 2008
The Joy of Laughter
Last summer I taught swim lessons on Tues and Thurs. The season of lessons has started once again. I enjoy teaching the lessons because it is easy and good money. However there are other reasons I enjoy it. I have had the priviledge of watching a 5 year old boy overcome his fear of water and actually learn to swim. I had never started a lesson with someone that green. By the end of last summer he could swim part of a length of the pool. It was a great joy for him to be able to keep up with his older brother.
This season I have 2 little girls that bring joy to me. The first is a 3 almost 4 year old who smiles throughout the whole lesson. Even when she goes under and struggles to reach out for my hand, she smiles. Too bad that when life makes us feel like we are drowning we do not have a smile on our face as we reach out for our Saviour. We wonder why the Saviour was not there to prevent us from drowning or at least to keep us from going under further than we felt comfortable with. Nonetheless, we still smile when we are once again brought up from the bottom.
The second girl is 4 year old girl. Our first lesson was pretty silent except for her sweet voice singing O Channukah, O Channukah. Too bad I don' know those words. The lesson we had today was a very different lesson. She was laughing while letting go little by little of her extremely hard grip on my arms. The joy she was finding of the freedom of letting go. The little girl was yet another example to me in the joy she found of letting go. Do I ever find that freedom? And if I do ,do I laugh with joy or cringe in fear? More than likely letting go and Trusting , I cringe. But I have a teacher who is very capable and loving to help me laugh ,one day ,in that freedom.
A couple weekends ago we decided to get out Elizabeth's golf clubs. Of course they are plastic but her daddy sure had fun trying to teach her.
This season I have 2 little girls that bring joy to me. The first is a 3 almost 4 year old who smiles throughout the whole lesson. Even when she goes under and struggles to reach out for my hand, she smiles. Too bad that when life makes us feel like we are drowning we do not have a smile on our face as we reach out for our Saviour. We wonder why the Saviour was not there to prevent us from drowning or at least to keep us from going under further than we felt comfortable with. Nonetheless, we still smile when we are once again brought up from the bottom.
The second girl is 4 year old girl. Our first lesson was pretty silent except for her sweet voice singing O Channukah, O Channukah. Too bad I don' know those words. The lesson we had today was a very different lesson. She was laughing while letting go little by little of her extremely hard grip on my arms. The joy she was finding of the freedom of letting go. The little girl was yet another example to me in the joy she found of letting go. Do I ever find that freedom? And if I do ,do I laugh with joy or cringe in fear? More than likely letting go and Trusting , I cringe. But I have a teacher who is very capable and loving to help me laugh ,one day ,in that freedom.
A couple weekends ago we decided to get out Elizabeth's golf clubs. Of course they are plastic but her daddy sure had fun trying to teach her.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Umm, we are still here
February was the last time I wrote. I visit many other blogs and realize I really don't need to always have something really deep to say.
Here is a run down of what has been going on with us.
In March, early March it snowed. It stuck for almost a whole day. Elizabeth only liked it a little.We felt like we were back in Chicago.
However a couple weeks later we were able to have a picnic in the park and then take a hike. Elizabeth walked for awhile but ran out of energy.
My bro came to visit. This is his last visit before he officially starts seminary.We had a great time. If you know him, ask him about the bunnies that came in the mail.
The following weekend was Easter and we flew to Chicago. It was cold but a great visit.
I really don' t have any pictures of me because I am more than likely the one behind the camera.
Lastly, as we wait on April fool's day, my sis and her hubbie have moved here to Nashville. It does not seem like they are really living here because it has only been one day. It seems more like a visit. We bought a second car seat to go in her car. The weather has been great since the beginning of March. We have had a lot of rain so the grass is very green.
Adam has had an influx of clients which we are praising God for.Swim lessons have started back up and I am still tutoring. God is good!
Here is a run down of what has been going on with us.
In March, early March it snowed. It stuck for almost a whole day. Elizabeth only liked it a little.We felt like we were back in Chicago.
However a couple weeks later we were able to have a picnic in the park and then take a hike. Elizabeth walked for awhile but ran out of energy.
My bro came to visit. This is his last visit before he officially starts seminary.We had a great time. If you know him, ask him about the bunnies that came in the mail.
The following weekend was Easter and we flew to Chicago. It was cold but a great visit.
I really don' t have any pictures of me because I am more than likely the one behind the camera.Lastly, as we wait on April fool's day, my sis and her hubbie have moved here to Nashville. It does not seem like they are really living here because it has only been one day. It seems more like a visit. We bought a second car seat to go in her car. The weather has been great since the beginning of March. We have had a lot of rain so the grass is very green.
Adam has had an influx of clients which we are praising God for.Swim lessons have started back up and I am still tutoring. God is good!
Monday, February 18, 2008
What is up with the Lee's!
Happy Belated Valentine's Day!!
We did something. We played BINGO at church and no we did not win. Oh well. Let's rewind to see what else we have been up to.
January was not anything special. We had answered prayers of more hours for Adam at work and tutoring for me. YEAH GOD! In case you did not already know but my sis and her hubbie are moving here April 1st. Super excited. They have been down a couple times to house shop. A couple weeks ago when they were visiting the great tornadoes hit. MY sister and Jason had to spend some of their time in the basement of a hotel. My family was fine really didn't realized it was that close until we got home. Anyways, we were fine. The following another storm hit one called stomach flu. Elizabeth had it.She really was only sick for 2 hours. But they were horrible. I can't believe that she will probably get it at least once a year from here on out. Yikes! Adam and I somehow escaped it. We are so thankful. I heard it was real bad.
Nothing to spectacular is going on.
Monday, January 21, 2008
It has been way too long!
This started off as a bad day!
As Janaury rolls on, I have been working on not letting situations affect my mood and/or day. This particular day made it rough. Elizabeth got a hold of the Cheerios box and proceeded to upend the box. I was so upset at that moment I put her back into her crib. But the good Lord reminded me to be patient and kind.
Really, nothing else too big is going on here. Adam is slowly but surely getting clients and only by the grace of God and the good ways He works in my life, I am tutoring privately, in my home and at my price. WOW!
As Janaury rolls on, I have been working on not letting situations affect my mood and/or day. This particular day made it rough. Elizabeth got a hold of the Cheerios box and proceeded to upend the box. I was so upset at that moment I put her back into her crib. But the good Lord reminded me to be patient and kind.
Really, nothing else too big is going on here. Adam is slowly but surely getting clients and only by the grace of God and the good ways He works in my life, I am tutoring privately, in my home and at my price. WOW!
Friday, December 14, 2007
Merry Christams
Emmanuel
God with us!
Matthew 1:23
Merry Christmas! We have had a fabulous year. We have been amazingly blessed by our families’ in the Midwest whom have been able to visit with us throughout this past year. We have also blessed by those we now call “friends” in Nashville, Tennessee.
In April we were able to take a long weekend for Cousin Melissa’s wedding on Topsail Island, North Carolina. This was Elizabeth’s first trip to the beach and the Allen side of her shown through. She loved it. She loved playing in the sand and splashing in the water. This touched Caroline’s heart to no end knowing that once again the love for the beach extends to another generation. Of course the parents enjoyed the beach time as well and marveled that even on the beach in April, Emmanuel.
In June, Aunt Jen came for a week long visit. Of course we knew the visit was twofold, for Aunt Jen to spend time with both her niece and sister. We had a great time. The three of us then flew home for a week in Chicago. Adam would join us later that week for Elizabeth’s first birthday. Wow, we have a daughter who is one! EMMANUEL!
During the hot months of summer in Nashville we tried our best to stay cool. Over Labor day we met up with Nanny, Poppy, and Mom-Mom in Fairfield Glade, Tennessee for a vacation. We even had our new friends, the Jordans, come for a short visit as well. If you can imagine cramming three small children and two grown women in a room with two single beds and two pack n’ plays, then you would know as Shannon and I did, Emmanuel!
Our last event was a trip to Myrtle Beach with the Lee side of the family. Gene and Candy’s friends also joined us. Even though it was November, we still had time to frequent the beach. And being six months older, Elizabeth enjoyed the beach even more. Looking back at this past year, we know without any doubt, Emmanuel, GOD WITH US!
Love,
Caroline, Adam and Elizabeth
God with us!
Matthew 1:23
Merry Christmas! We have had a fabulous year. We have been amazingly blessed by our families’ in the Midwest whom have been able to visit with us throughout this past year. We have also blessed by those we now call “friends” in Nashville, Tennessee.
In April we were able to take a long weekend for Cousin Melissa’s wedding on Topsail Island, North Carolina. This was Elizabeth’s first trip to the beach and the Allen side of her shown through. She loved it. She loved playing in the sand and splashing in the water. This touched Caroline’s heart to no end knowing that once again the love for the beach extends to another generation. Of course the parents enjoyed the beach time as well and marveled that even on the beach in April, Emmanuel.
In June, Aunt Jen came for a week long visit. Of course we knew the visit was twofold, for Aunt Jen to spend time with both her niece and sister. We had a great time. The three of us then flew home for a week in Chicago. Adam would join us later that week for Elizabeth’s first birthday. Wow, we have a daughter who is one! EMMANUEL!
During the hot months of summer in Nashville we tried our best to stay cool. Over Labor day we met up with Nanny, Poppy, and Mom-Mom in Fairfield Glade, Tennessee for a vacation. We even had our new friends, the Jordans, come for a short visit as well. If you can imagine cramming three small children and two grown women in a room with two single beds and two pack n’ plays, then you would know as Shannon and I did, Emmanuel!
Our last event was a trip to Myrtle Beach with the Lee side of the family. Gene and Candy’s friends also joined us. Even though it was November, we still had time to frequent the beach. And being six months older, Elizabeth enjoyed the beach even more. Looking back at this past year, we know without any doubt, Emmanuel, GOD WITH US!
Love,
Caroline, Adam and Elizabeth
Friday, November 9, 2007
Things that crash
It has been over a month since my last post. The reason being, our computer crashed.YIKES! We lost a lot from pictures, to itunes and a lot of important documents that Adam spent a lot of time on. We have some really nice friends who lent us theirs.
We have done a lot since the last post. We went to a Halloween party ( would have posted pictures), my brother visited and we just got back from Myrtle Beach. We have a great time. With the holidays coming, I am overwhelmed. I shouldn't be. But I am.
We have done a lot since the last post. We went to a Halloween party ( would have posted pictures), my brother visited and we just got back from Myrtle Beach. We have a great time. With the holidays coming, I am overwhelmed. I shouldn't be. But I am.
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