Contents: carpet, mirror, sequined curtains, framed pic of hamster, analog clock, wallpaper, supply organizer, and lighted chandelier.
Also, right next door is Micaela's locker; note lighted mirror ball and strange guy in mirror.
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
The Second Day of School - Locker Update
Just wanted to document the completed locker decorations.
Contents: carpet, mirror, sequined curtains, framed pic of hamster, analog clock, wallpaper, supply organizer, and lighted chandelier.
Also, right next door is Micaela's locker; note lighted mirror ball and strange guy in mirror.
Contents: carpet, mirror, sequined curtains, framed pic of hamster, analog clock, wallpaper, supply organizer, and lighted chandelier.
Also, right next door is Micaela's locker; note lighted mirror ball and strange guy in mirror.
Monday, August 25, 2014
First Day of School 2014!
The kids started 5th & 7th grades today! Here they are this morning.
A few more pics. Derek's phone cam makes Deacon look like he has a "tall head" in this one.
Already checking his watch. Is it 3:15 yet??
Maren and Mr. Nehls! Again with Derek's crazy phone cam distortion.
The start of 5th grade had to wait for Maren while she decorated her locker. I think she and Grammie got locker stuff at 3 different stores!! Here you can see the wallpaper and carpet. Not pictured: sequined curtains, mirror, analog clock, framed pic of hamster, giant blue flower, and lighted chandelier.
Will try to get a pic of the finished locker, along with Micaela's custom lighted locker disco ball, later this week.
Was great to see all the school chums and teachers today, and we're looking forward to a great year, full of days with little to no homework and math assignments so easy, PARENTS can help their own kids do them!! #wishfulthinking
A few more pics. Derek's phone cam makes Deacon look like he has a "tall head" in this one.
Already checking his watch. Is it 3:15 yet??
Maren and Mr. Nehls! Again with Derek's crazy phone cam distortion.
The start of 5th grade had to wait for Maren while she decorated her locker. I think she and Grammie got locker stuff at 3 different stores!! Here you can see the wallpaper and carpet. Not pictured: sequined curtains, mirror, analog clock, framed pic of hamster, giant blue flower, and lighted chandelier.
Will try to get a pic of the finished locker, along with Micaela's custom lighted locker disco ball, later this week.
Was great to see all the school chums and teachers today, and we're looking forward to a great year, full of days with little to no homework and math assignments so easy, PARENTS can help their own kids do them!! #wishfulthinking
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Meeting Jenny
Most of you know that in February 2013, I had a stem cell transplant.
I try not to talk about my health too much here on the AFB, but to summarize, my donor stem cells are fighting my cancer as I blog right now!
Some people who need stem cells or bone marrow never find a match. I was extremely fortunate; City of Hope/Be the Match found me a donor!
She was a mystery until she sent an inquiry, and I sent my contact consent to the donor center, and before we knew it, we were emailing each other, and became BFFs. HOW did I get the NICEST person in the world to donate her stem cells to ME???
July 31, 2014. Presenting the person who saved my life: Jenny Matheny!
Jenny lives in Connecticut, and she and her husband Jim traveled to the Los Angeles area on business at the end of July, so we were able to meet!
It was such a pleasure meeting Jenny and Jim face-to-face. Indeed, we've begun a lifelong friendship.
Most people who sign up for the donor registry never get called. Jenny got called and went through months of testing, finally donating her stem cells at the beginning of February, 2013. For a total stranger, far away! There are no words to express how grateful I am. All the words rolling through my head are totally inadequate. I can just say, I'm thankful to God for her!!
I try not to talk about my health too much here on the AFB, but to summarize, my donor stem cells are fighting my cancer as I blog right now!
Some people who need stem cells or bone marrow never find a match. I was extremely fortunate; City of Hope/Be the Match found me a donor!
She was a mystery until she sent an inquiry, and I sent my contact consent to the donor center, and before we knew it, we were emailing each other, and became BFFs. HOW did I get the NICEST person in the world to donate her stem cells to ME???
July 31, 2014. Presenting the person who saved my life: Jenny Matheny!
Jenny lives in Connecticut, and she and her husband Jim traveled to the Los Angeles area on business at the end of July, so we were able to meet!
It was such a pleasure meeting Jenny and Jim face-to-face. Indeed, we've begun a lifelong friendship.
Most people who sign up for the donor registry never get called. Jenny got called and went through months of testing, finally donating her stem cells at the beginning of February, 2013. For a total stranger, far away! There are no words to express how grateful I am. All the words rolling through my head are totally inadequate. I can just say, I'm thankful to God for her!!
