It's Monday, again!

Well, here I am, finally checkin' in with everyone. It has been a busy weekend, with lots going on.

Our times were screwed up Saturday for the wedding. We found out that it was at 2:00 in the afternoon, rather than in the evening. We picked up Landon and the boys around noon, and headed for the lake. Lee's mother came in from Indiana also, so we were able to see her. It was a beautiful wedding. There was a bit of a break between the wedding and reception, so that all the wedding pictures could be taken, etc. At 5, we all met at the Racquet Club, at the Lodge of the Four Seasons. What a beautiful reception! The room was all draped in white, with white lights adorning the room, and a white gazebo as a center for the buffet line. There was soooo much wonderful food....I just couldn't stop eating. There was fresh strawberries, grapes, melons, oranges, raviolli, prime rib, spiced shrimp...the list just goes on and on. We had a wonderful dinner, and then there was dancing, and the normal wedding stuff...throwing the bouquet, toast, and wonderful socializing. There were several friends that we saw there that we hadn't seen in awhile. It was all in all, a wonderful evening.

Sunday, we were able to sleep in, which Lee and I both took advantage of! It doesn't happen very often. I ran out to pick up Landon around noon, and he came back to the house, and helped Lee work on the motorcycle yesterday afternoon. They were able to get the carburators pulled, taken apart and cleaned and put back together. Although, they did laugh at the fact that there was one washer left over, after getting it put back together...lol. It isn't the best sign in the world, when you take something apart, and have parts left over after putting it back together. At least, it was only a washer. Maybe that isn't such a big deal, or let's hope not anyway. I'm picking up Landon again this afternoon, and then tonight, when Lee gets off work, they're going to get it put back on the bike, and all together, and HOPEFULLY, it is going to run!

Landon's boss was being a real "dick" Sunday, and when Landon showed up for work, he informed him he no longer had a job. It is a long drawn out story. I'm going to run Landon by a few places today to pick up some job applications, so please say a little prayer that he is able to get someother type of work, fast. They already are hurting desperately for money, and sure can't afford any missed paychecks. Hopefully, something that we check out today will pan out for him. Amanda is also waiting to hear on a job application, so say a little prayer that something works out there too.

It's back to work tomorrow, and Wed. Wed., is an early morning shift...7-1. It will be nice to have the afternoon off. I work this Saturday, and because of that, would normally have Friday off too, but Rex has been doing some changes on the schedule to work around a college student, and his schedule. So, I may have to work on Friday, I just can't remember. I do know that I glanced at the schedule on Friday and it was quite a bit different than it normally is, so I'll probably write it down, just to make sure that I don't screw up, and not show up for work one day. This would not be good....LOL!

Well, guess I better get off here, and get something done to this house. It looks like a bomb went off. lol Oh, I do want to mention one more thing....my prayers are with everyone who is, as we speak, having to deal with the devisation of hurricane Katrina. My heart breaks for those who are having to suffer through her destruction. I pray a hedge of protection around all the southern states, that lives and damage be minimal, and pray God be with them through this all.

Much love,
Lev

Sunday Scripture

HAVE A WONDERFUL

LORD'S DAY

GOD BLESS

LOVE

LEV

Sabbath Scriture

HAVE A BLESSED SABBATH

SHALOM

LOVE

LEV

TGIF

Well, good morning, guys! How's everyone doing?
I haven't got much time, cause, unfortunately, I have to head off to work in a bit, but figured I had a couple mins. to touch base with everyone. It has been raining here all day, and it's that kind of day when you hate to have to get out of the house. It makes you just want to hibernate...all cloudy, and dreary out. lol Lee and I both have Sat. and Sunday off, so that will be nice.
We're headed out to Landon's for supper tonight, after we get off work. Not sure how late we'll stay, maybe later than we did the other night, considering that Moriah doesn't have to get up early for school the next day.
I think Landon's going to the lake with us for the wedding on Sat. night. Tomorrow though, through the day, I think he's going to come over and help Lee work on the motorcycle a little. They've informed us that the carburators need to be cleaned...that's the biggest part of our problem. Maybe they can get most of that done tomorrow...or at least some. We won't have to leave for the lake till around 5.
Well...just wanted to take a couple of secs. I really need to take off. Sorry this is so short, but maybe can get back in tonight, and chat with you all a little more.
I hope you all have a great day, and hope the sun is shinning just a bit where you are, even if it hasn't graced Missouri skies, yet thismorning. Will talk to you all soon!
Much love,
Lev

MY ANGELS

FOR MY ANGELS...MY FRIENDS

Finally....hump day!!!!

Good morning, guys. Boy, if there was ever a week when I am ready for hump day to get here, this has been it. Just wanted to drop in and let you know that things are much better than they were Mon., or even yesterday morning when I dropped you all a line. My emotions decided to give me a bit of a break yesterday, and the day went rather smoothly, which I was very grateful for. Work, as I was hoping went great. The clock seemed to move it's hands quickly, and the day didn't seem to drag on forever, even though we weren't that busy. With it being so slow, I was afraid that the day would seem to last forever, but thankfully, it didn't.

I only had one short moment of tears last night. The webpage that I designed for my Granny last year after her passing, had been acting up for some reason....pictures not showing up, etc. So, I did spend some time last night getting that fixed and working. Once it was done, I did spend a few moments, reading back through all I had written, and it goes without saying, I suppose, that there were some tears shed for this woman that touched my heart so much in my short life, compared to hers. But, I know she is in a better place, with no tears or suffering, and for that I am so very grateful. I am just so blessed that she was a part of my life. (You can view her web page by clicking on the link in my bookmarks, at the left...A Celebration of Life)

After getting off work last night, I ran home and picked up Moriah, then we headed back to get Lee at work, and then went to Landon's for supper, and hung out a bit watching some movies. We didn't stay as late as we normally do, considering that today was Moriah's first day of school, and she is an early riser during school months. She is usually up by 5a.m.!!! Boy...you sure wouldn't see me getting up that early when I was in school. I did good to get up in time to catch the bus! LOL. Her bus gets here around 7, but she left earlier this morning, riding to school with a friend of hers. Amanda, (her friend), had to be a school early this morning to do some stuff, and once she was done, she was going to spend some time showing Moriah around, so she'd know where all her classes were. Moriah is a sophomore this yr., but Amanda is a yr. ahead of her, a junior, so she's been at the school a year, and knows where everything is at. It is a big school, and Moriah is so afraid that she's going to get lost...lol! I assured her, that it wouldn't take her long before she'd know that place like the back of her hand. http://www.kewpie.us/ She's very excited to now be a "naked baby", as they say at Hickman. LOL (whatever possessed anyone to come up with a kewpie as a mascot, I have no idea...hehehehe)

It was rainy here yesterday, and also suppose to be that way today for most of the day...chance of rain, about 50%. It has let up a bit right now, but is still cloudy. It has made for some much cooler days, and evenings, compared to the heat wave and drout that we had a few weeks ago. Unfortunately, this rain is much too late for most of the farmers crops in our area. Missouri has lost about 60% of it's corn crop this yr. to drout(that doesn't look right...hehehehe is that the way you spell it?)

It's back to work today, but luckily, I have tomorrow off. I work Friday, and then Lee and I both have Saturday off. We will be going to the Lake on Sat., to attend another wedding. Sure better than what we did last yr. at this time, when we had to go to Lebanon to attend my Granny's funeral.

I don't guess we've got anything planned for tonight, except to come home after work. I think Kirk works tonight, and I know that Landon does, so it will be nice being able to spend the evening at home. Kirk and Tara-Lee have been spending the past couple of days at a friends house. I'm not sure if Tara-Lee and Eva will be here tonight, or not, since Kirk is working. I suppose that I'll talk to one of them sometime, before the day is over, and see what's going on with them tonight. I haven't said anything to them yet, but they may also be going with us to the Lake on Sat. Since Lee's mom and cousin, Cindy, maybe coming, it will probably be Kirk and Tara-Lee's last opportunity to see them before leaving on the 7th, as well as all the other realitives at the lake.

Well, I guess I've yacked enough, and probably didn't say a whole lot to boot...hehehehe. I hope that you all have a great day. I'm sure going to try...despite the rain, and dreary weather. At least it is a little cooler than it has been.

I'm sure I'll be back later tonight to touch base. HAVE A GOOD ONE!

Much love,
Lev

Glad Monday is over!!!!!

Well, I don't know what it is about monday's that we dread so much. Maybe it's just that for most of us, after having a couple of days off over the weekend, Monday comes, and then it's back to the ole grind.

I know that one shouldn't wish their life away, but I am so glad that Monday is over. Mine was not a good one. I'm not sure if it is my menopausal emotions kicking in, or what, but I spent most of the day on the verge of tears, and ended up that way before the day was over.

As usual, it is a couple of days before payday, and we're down to our last few $'s, with the car setting close to empty, not many ciggs. left, and wondering how we're going to make it through the next couple of days. Landon, and his family, are having some financial difficulties, and the fact that I myself am broke, and can't help out any, didn't help the emotions any at all yesterday. I'm still dwelling on the fact that in two weeks, Kirk, Tara-Lee and Eva will be leaving. I am not handling it well at all, and just thinking about it most times, brings me to tears. Kirk was going to be spending some time with Landon before he left, but hasn't been doing that...only one night, as he says it's "inconvenient" for Eva...yet he won't bother to set up the crib that Landon has, that would make it easier. It's upsetting to me, because Landon has talked to me about how hurt he is that Kirk hasn't bothered to spend the time with him like he said he was going to. I don't really think that Kirk realizes how lost Landon is going to be, once he is gone...and acts as though he doesn't think it's a "big deal", that he's not spending the time with him as he said he would. Noticing the date yesterday didn't help my emotions, either. It was a yr. ago today, that my Granny died. It doesn't seem like she's been gone that long. A part of me died that day. I could always go to her when things seemed bad, and she always knew what to say to make it better. I found myself needing her so badly last night, but knowing that she wasn't here, just made the emotions worse. As if that wasn't enough, then Lee and I got into it over finances, the minute I picked him up for work. That sure didn't help after the day I'd had, and it seemed as though he was more concerned about throwing around blame. He usually asks how my day went, but not yesterday. By the time I dropped him off at home, I just left to go driving around (as if I could afford to do that with the car almost on empty), crying, praying, and feeling pretty worthless, as if nothing I did would be good enough, or right, and pretty much feeling like my life was in the toilet! Of course, I know that it isn't...I have so much to be thankful for, but it seems when everything tends to pile up on you all at once, that you can't help but feel any other way. Yesterday was sure one of those days. I finally came home, physically sick from crying and being so upset, and just went to my room and laid down for a bit...still so upset that Lee didn't realize how much his words had hurt, or concerned about the fact that my day had been full of such topsy turvy emotions...of course, how would he know, when he didn't bother to ask. Part of me wanted to spout back at him all the hurt that I'd been feeling that day, but never bothered to say anything to him, figuring that if he really was concerned about it or wanted to know, that he would have bothered to ask. I sure don't want everyone thinking that he's some type of cold hearted person...he isn't, but he was definately adding fuel to the fire last night. I hate it when things are like this between us. It only reminds me of a couple of years ago, when I left him in a hospital room, "I love you", being the last words I'd said to him, and then 2 hours later, I was looking at him in a ICU room, unconscience, and not knowing if he was going to live or die. It brings reality into a whole new light, realizing how fast someone can be gone from your life. Even this morning, things were a little tense, and not much said. I dropped him off at work, and before leaving, he looked at me with that little boyish look he gets, and said "I love you"...as if I had forgotten, or didn't think he did anymore. I replied back the same.

I just hope that today goes better than yesterday did. It's going to be a difficult day, remembering Granny, and I sure hope that work today goes smoothly, as I don't want to be fighting back tears all day, upset and emotional over the least little thing. Again, not that I wish my life away, but I just want work to go by quickly today, so that I can get back home, and away from all the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Well, this sure hasn't been the cheeriest of emails. I had to get some of this off my chest, and it is good knowing that I have a place to come, where I can release some emotions, to good friends that I know understand and care. With yesterday behind me, and feeling much like no one cares, it helps to be able to get rid of some of the emotions, even if it is in the typed word.

I do hope that you all have a wonderful day, full of happy and beautiful memories. Say a little prayer for me, that my day will be a lot less emotional than it was yesterday. I can't take too many days like that. It's about more than my heart can bare.
God bless......
Much love,
Lev

A Wonderful Weekend!

We have had a wonderful weekend. I hope you all have had a great one as well.

I worked yesterday, as did Lee. I got off at 5, and headed home for a couple of hours before having to go back and pick Lee up from work. Cheri and Richard, our best friends, came in from out of town last night. Moriah, Tara-Lee and Eva went with me to pick up Lee from work. We had planned on going straight to the motel where cheri and Richard were staying, but they got started a little later than planned, so we had a bit of time to come home so Lee could freshen up after work. Since we didn't have enough room in the car, I dropped Moriah, Lee, and Tara-Lee off at the motel to wait for Cheri and Richard, and then I drove to Ashland to pick up Landon after he got off work, just a little after 8. We then went back to the motel to wait for Cheri and Richard to arrive. There's a nice little bar where we were able to have a drink and visit while the kids went swimming.(below is a pict.). We had a wonderful time visiting. We were able to meet them back there again this morning to join them in a breakfast buffet, that the motel offers, and then spent some more time swimming, and relaxing in the hot tub. After a bit, we came back to our house for a bit before heading out to Grand Cru...the restaurant that Kirk works at, for a bite of lunch. ( http://www.grand-cru.biz ) Kirk had to work today, and so we opted to go there for lunch, since it was going to be Cheri and Richard's last opportunity to visit with Kirk before he leaves for Australia. We had a wonderful lunch, and another great visit. Landon had to be at work at 5:00, so he rode with Cheri and Richard, since they go right by his house on their way back home. That saved me another trip, and some gas, which was nice. We got home this afternoon around 4:30. Since then, we've been doin' nothing but takin' it easy. Kirk and Tara-Lee have gone over to visit a friend, and then are later headed for another friends house where they're going to spend tonight. Since their lease on their apt. is up, they're just spending the next couple of weeks staying with us, Landon, and friends, so that they'll be able to spend a little more time with all of us before leaving. The date is getting closer and closer, and more and more I dread the day that comes when they finally leave.

It's back to work tomorrow for Lee. At least I have the day off. Today was our only day to sleep in, and naturally, we were up a little before 8, in order to meet Cheri and Richard for breakfast. So...looks like it will be next Sunday before there will be anymore sleeping in. Well...actually, it will be Saturday, since Lee and I both have that day off. We are going to be going to the Lake Saturday night to attend another wedding for a cousin. As far as we know, Lee's mom, Laura, and Cindy, the ones we went to visit in Indiana, will be here for the wedding as well, so we'll be able to see and visit with them somemore also, which will be nice.

Moriah starts school on Wed. I really think deep down that she is excited...her first year in "high school"...a sophomore. But, yet she says that she isn't ready. She has really enjoyed her summer, and I'm sure wishes that school wasn't ready to start so soon. I know that my summer always seemed to go by way too quickly, when I was in school.

I feel completely exhausted. It's not that I've really done that much. All last week I worked the morning shift at work, 7-1, which I'm not use to doing...I hate getting up that early in the morning. Then, with Cheri and Richard here last night, it was almost 1 before we even left the motel to head home. I took Lee and Moriah home first, and then had to drive back to Ashland (which is only 10 miles....I make it sound like it takes forever...hehehehe) to take Landon back home. Unfortunately, it took me longer than usual to get there and back. There was a horrible accident on the highway that had blocked both lanes. They had police stationed in the middle of the highway, and not allowing through traffic, so we had to take the back roads in order to bypass the wreck, and come out on the highway on the far side of it. I also had to do that on the way home, as the traffic was still at a standstill in the middle of the highway. It was bumper to bumper, and no one could go anywhere. I can normally get to Landon's and back in about 30 mins....last night, it took me about an hour. I didn't get home till a little after 2. Then to boot, had to be up early again this morning. I could sooooo easily lay down right now and be out like a light, but then I'd be up late, and probably wouldn't want to go back to bed. I'd probably end up feeling worse...so guess I'll just stay up. I'd like to think I could get in bed early tonight, but something tells me that by the time bedtime comes, I'll have caught my second wind, and won't be tired then. lol

Well, guess I've yacked your ears off enough, for now. Hope you have all had wonderful weekends too. I just wish they lasted longer than they do. They seem to go by to quickly.

I'm sure I'll be back in touch later. Hope you have a wonderful, and relaxing evening! Take care...

Much love,
Lev

Sunday Scripture

HAVE A WONDERFUL LORD'S DAY

GOD BLESS

LEV

Sabbath Scripture

HAVE A BLESSED SABBATH

SHALOM

LEV

How's it goin'?

So...how has everyone's day gone? I hope you've all had a great one. For my "special friends", it's great to see that we had some birthday's to celebrate! HAPPY B.D. K, AND KARI!!! I hope you both had extra special days.

Today was crazy, and relaxing, all in one. Lee had 1/2 the off today. He had an appointment at the eye dr. this morning. He was then able to come home for a few hours before having to go back to work. They dialated his eyes, so he couldn't see worth a poop! lol Working on jewelry just wouldn't have cut it at that point. He had to wait for his eyes to refocus. So, most of the morning was spent relaxing, and talking with Tara-Lee, and playing with Eva. I ran Lee back to work at 1:00, then back home for a few hours, before I had to have moriah at the school for registration. She starts next wed. We got done at the school, and had an hour before having to go pick up Lee at 7:00, so I ran by the $ store, to pick up a few things I needed, then a quick stop at the hardware store, and a swing by the grocery store, to pick up a few things for supper, and then we arrived at Lee's work, just about 10 mins. before he was due to get off. So, we didn't have to wait for long.

Got a call from my best friend, Cheri. They are coming this weekend to visit for a bit. They want to see Kirk again before he leaves on the 7th, for Australia. I know it will be tough on Cheri....she use to change his diaper, and now, here he is, a grown man, and getting ready to leave the country. They'll be arriving Sat. evening, and going back sometime Sunday afternoon.

Earlier today, I was able to finish up on one of the pages on my blog....Lee's miracle page... As I told you, it is a diary of the messages that I sent, via email, to my friends, family, and groups, while Lee was so sick in the hosptial. Well, my last entry, the day Lee came home, was made on Aug. 12th. So, today, I was able to put in my final post with a short summary of what you will be viewing when reading it. I may from time to time add new links that I may find useful, but for the most part, the page is finished. I hope that you'll take the time to visit and see the new additions that have been made, and read the about the daily happenings that were included on Lee's road back to recovery. I do hope that you also find them an inspiration. http://levsnotes2.blogspot.com/

I have also added several new things to my dad's blog page. http://cwwpeterson.blogspot.com/ Hope you'll drop in there to see everything new that's been added also. I hope you'll find it interesting.

Believe it or not, I have figured out how to add music to my blog page...the publish to the web thing! It's not going to be as difficult as I thought it was going to be. Now, it will just be finding the time to spend getting it set up, but hopefully, in the near future, I'll have a music blog page to share with all of you.

It's back to work tomorrow and Thurs. 7-1. Two more early days. Friday I'll have off, then back again on Saturday. At least I'll be off before Cheri and Richard arrive on Saturday evening.

Well, guess I'll head outta here...may even spend some time working on that music page...

Hope you all have a great evening. I'm sure I'll be in touch with all of you again tomorrow. Hope to talk to you soon!

Much love,
Lev

Good evening......

Good evening, everybody...and it is still evening, or at least for a short time more. It's 11:50 here in Missouri. We just got back a bit ago from Landon's. We went out there for supper. Landon had come over for awhile this afternoon to help Lee work on the motorcycle, but wasn't able to get much of anything done. It has rained here all day, as it did most of the day yesterday. Our parched earth is loving it. About 7:30 or so, we headed back out to Landon's where we ate, and watched some movies.

Lee just jumped in the shower, and I wanted to take just a few mins. to say Hi, before I hit the sack. It was sure nice being able to sleep in this morning, and I think I was able to catch up a little bit on some of the sleep that I have been lacking, due to last weekend, and our Indiana trip being so crazy. But, I have to be at work at 7:00 am tomorrow, and if I don't get to bed pretty soon, I'll loose what little bit of sleep I caught up on last night. 5:30 will come awful early...and Lev HATES early!!!! lol But, it will be nice being off at 1 tomorrow, and the rest of the afternoon to myself...for the most part. Lee has a dr. appt. at 3:30, so I'll have to go pick him up and take him, but that's no biggie. Hopefully, he can just talk Rob into letting him come right home, and not have to go back into work, considering that he'll be there before 7am tomorrow morning. I'd think that he could slide with a 7 hr. day, vs. the 10-12 that Lee usually puts in. Lee and I both have tues. off. Lee has an eye drs. appt. on Tues., and we have to take moriah to register for school Tues. afternoon. We took her a couple of days ago, but we had the times wrong, and by the time we got there, it was over. They're doing it again on the 16th. Then it's back to work for both of us on Wed...at 7am. That will probably be a 12 hr. day for Lee, that day.

I hope you've all had a great day. I sure miss talkin' to everyone, but know how hectic it's been for everybody. I sure know it seems to have been that way in the Morgan house for the past several weeks. Hopefully, things will calm down a bit for all of us, and we'll be able to get in to visit with each other more often. But, it's great to know that I still have place I can go to say Hi to great friends, and even vent, if I'm so inclined...or NEED to...lol!

I hope that your week goes good! It's back to Monday, AGAIN!!! Why, does the weekend have to go by soooo guickly? They ever seem to last long enough. Have a great week guys, and I'll be back in to say Hi again...hopefully, soon.

Much love,
Lev

Sunday Scripture

HAVE A WONDERFUL

LORD'S DAY

GOD BLESS

LOVE

LEV

Sabbath Scripture

HAVE A BLESSED SABBATH

"Do not be afraid. Stand firm and

you will see the deliverance the

Lord will bring you today."

Exodus14:13

SHALOM

Lev

Hello, Guys :-)

Just dropping in to say Hi. Hope you've all had a wonderful day.

It has started to pour down the much needed rain that we have needed for so long. We had some pretty good showers this afternoon, and it is suppose to continue through the night, with temps. dropping to about 70. This is a very welcome break compared to what we've had. Unfortunately, it has come too late for many farmers, that have lost most of their crops. Missouri, has lost the majority of their corn crop. Our biggest crop. Maybe there is some hope for those whose crops can still benefit. I sure hope so.

It was to work at 7am. this morning. Man, do I hate having to crawl out of bed that early. I work tomorrow morning also, but at least don't have to be there till 8. That is a little bit better, plus, I'm done at noon. So, it will be a little bit shorter day, and with this rain, maybe not quite so hot at work. I sure hope so. Today, was miserable!!!

Kirk and Tara-Lee are about moved out of their apt. They're staying with a friend for the next few weeks, and then will be spending their last 3 days, here at the house with Lee, Moriah, and I. I'm sure Landon will be over quite a bit too. Their time here is getting short. It will be here before I know it. It's just gonna be so tough!!!

I had a chance to add a few things to some of my blog pages...hope you'll all drop by. http://levsnotes.blogspot.com/

I still feel like I'm lacking sleep, after that crazy weekend we had, and all those long hours. I still just feel dead-to-the-world!!! I think I'm gonna go soak in a nice HOT tub, and then hit the sack. Maybe I can catch up on a little bit of sleep....laying, listening to the rain against the window, will be nice...

I hope you've all had a great day, and have a wonderful tomorrow! Take care, will talk to ya all soon!

Much love,
Lev

A long trip...but back home

Finally, after being at home for a couple of days, now, I've finally made it in to say Hi to everyone. I missed you all so much while we were away for our trip. Unfortunately, I didn't get to spend much time on the computer while we were there. Cindy is on dial up, so, I didn't spend much time on the internet, so as not to tie up her phone line. The 4 day trip was to be a bit of a vacation for us, but, as things usually go, there was much that we ended up doing that was a far cry from relaxing.

Other than visiting, one of our main goals for going was to try and see what the deal was with this motorcycle that Lee's cousin had for sale. Although we do have the bike, things sure didn't go as smoothly as we were hoping. The bike was not in running condition, nor did it have any plates, so Lee riding it back home was out of the question. Now, the only question that remained, was how do we get it home? We have no trailer hitch on our car, and that was appearing to be the only way we were going to be able to get the bike back to Missouri. So, most of the weekend was spent trying to find a solution to that problem. Finally, on Saturday, a trailer hitch was located, although, it sure wasn't in Indianapolis! Lee and his mom had to make a 90 mile drive Sunday morning, to a U-Haul location just outside Louisville, KY. It was the nearest location for the kind of trailer hitch we needed, considering that they no longer make a trailer hitch that will fit our car, with it being the age that it is. It is a 89'. Then, naturally, when we did get it back, it did not install as it should have...some holes not aligning up right. We did get the problem fixed, however. So, a small trailer was rented so we would have a way to get the bike home.

Our car had been working pretty good, but as you might suspect, no sooner had we started out, than it started overheating, not more than 45mins. from home. We came really close to just turning around and heading back home, almost afraid to start out on the 6-7 hr. drive, wondering if the car would make it. We were able to find some stuff to add to the radiator, and it did help out some with the overheating. It was bad enough that we were having to make this trip without AC, but now with the car overheating, it was even more miserable, as we had to keep the heater going to help keep the engine temp. down, so we wouldn't overheat to terribly. So, needless to say, that made for a pretty miserable and tense trip on the way down. We left Columbia, after stopping to fill the car with gas, and grabbing some supper, about 6:00, which wasn't as early as we were wanting to leave, but then again, better than if we'd had to wait for Lee to get off at 7. So, in the long run, the couple extra hours helped a bit. Then with the overheating problem, it took us almost 3 hours to get to St. Louis, when it should have taken up about 1 1/2 hr. We had to stop more often than we usually would have, to let the car cool off now and then, and finally arrived at Lee's mom's house around 4am. Naturally, we had to visit a little once we got there, but when we looked out the windows a little before 6, and could see the sun starting to come up, we figured we needed to try and get a little bit of rest. We were able to sleep till about 11, so at least we got a little bit of sleep.

We did get our car problems fixed...were able to find someone that could boil out, and clean the radiator. Also, Lee changed the oil on the car, ours, and Cindy's, while we were there. Between taking out radiator, changing oil, and having to install a trailer hitch, it seemed that Lee played "micky mechanic", the entire time he was there. I know he would have rather spent the time visiting. We were wanting to head out of Indy, no later than 5:00 on Sunday, preferably around 4, but found out that Lee's cousins, Craig, and Jerod, wouldn't be off work till 4, and Lee needed them to help him load the bike. Lee's other cousin, Chris, and her husband, Auther, wanted to take us all to lunch, we we all headed out a little before 2:00, to head to the restaurant. We had a wonderful lunch, and a great time visiting. Even though we now had the car working, the trailer hitch installed, and ready to go, the rest of the afternoon couldn't go without event. That seems to be impossible for the "morgan" family. Just as we were getting ready to leave the restaurant, just around 3:00, Cindy's cell rang. It was her mom, in hysterics, screaming, and crying that Jodie(her daughter) hadjust been robbed, while getting stuff out of her trunk, at the bank. She had things that she was going to put into a safety deposit box. Just as she was getting the stuff from the trunk, a man ran up behind her, grabed her arm and twisted it behind her, and demanded the box. I guess Jodie gave him a bit of a run for his money, as twice, she was able to thrown him off balance, and had him on the ground, but he eventually started to run, being followed by another guy in a van, who was also involved. All this was happening while Sue, Jodie's mom, was watching from the car. That's when she had called Cindy. When they finally did catch up with the two guys, they found Jodie's briefcase, with her things...presumably, undesterbed. The man that attacked Jodie, was also found to have a loaded gun on him. We had all left the restaurant, Lee and I on our way to pick up the trailer, while Cindy, Laura, and the restof them, headed to the bank to check on what was going on there. As if all this wasn't enough, while they are waiting for Sue, and Jodie to finishing talking to the police, at the bank, Cindy's cell rings again. This time it was her son, Craig, telling them that a dispatch had just come through the fire station (he's a fireman), that his wife, Linda, had been in a car accident. Someone ran a stop sign, and T-boned her. Ambulances were on the way, and Craig was headed to the scene of the accident, not even knowing what he was going to find there. As far as he knew, Linda had both of their children with her also. Thank God, that when Craig arrived, there were no serious injuries. The baby was at Linda's mom's, so it was just Andrew and her in the car. Andrew got a pretty nasty bumb on his head...and left quite a knot. Naturally, for precausions, they applied neck braces to both of them, and used back boards, incase of any spinal, or neck injuries. But, thankfully, they were both released from the hospital, after being observed for awhile. At that time, they were thinking that Jodie might have gotten her arm broke when that guy twisted it backwards so hard. But, when we were leaving, even though they'd had xrays done, drs. didn't believe that she had, just that it was severely bruised....but the results of the x rays hadn't come back yet. Lee talked to his mom last night, but I forgot to ask what they'd finally found out about her arms. Hopefully, it wasn't broke. So, as you can tell we had A LOT going on Sunday afternoon. It was just almost tooooo unbelievable, considering that all this happened within only about 30 mins. of each other. Needless to say, this was all going on about the time we had been planning to be loading bike, once Jerod and Craig were off work. Well, as you can imagine, the bike loading didn't go as planned, since Jerod and Craig were detained. By the time we had to try and arrange help to load the bike, and everyone had gotten back home, including Linda, and Andrew, and Jodie, and we could finally sit down a bit, it was going on 6:00. We would have loved to been able to sit and visit a while longer, and tried to unwind a bit, after all that had just happened, but knew what a drive we had ahead of us. We left the house around 7:40....stopped before leaving town to fill the car with gas...get sodas, ice, take that final pee break, and by the time we finally got out onto the highway, homeward bound, it was after 8:00. But, with the car running better, and a new trailer hitch, the ride home, even pulling the trailer with the bike, went much smoother than it did on our trip there, even though it did take us longer to get home, having to pull the trailer. We finally pulled into our house around 6am, on Tuesday morning. Lee was suppose to be at work at 9, but needless to say, he didn't make it. We were able to lay down and get some rest till about 11, and then I dropped Lee off at work a little before 1, and then I headed on to work myself. After work Tues., Kirk came over to help Lee unload the bike off the trailer, and then we headed over to Kirks to get a couch that needed to be taken to Landon's. We figured we needed to try and do that while we had access to the trailer, as we don't know anyone with a truck that we could use to get it out there at a later date. Landon fixed us supper, and we got back home, and finally to bed around midnight.

I wasn't suppose to go to work on Wed. till 1:00, but Rex changed the schedule a bit, and wanted to know if I'd switch some days. So, Wed. morning, I had to be at work at 7am, and then got off at 1:00. Luckily, I have today off, but have to go back to work Fri., going in a 7am again, and then again Saturday morning, from 8-12. I feel dead to the world, as I still don't feel like I'm caught up on my sleep from the weekend. Mary is off next week, mon-wed., so it's back to work again on Mon., Tues., and Wed., before my next day off.

Well, I promised myself, that after I dropped Lee off at work today, I WAS going to write this email, and let everyone know that I hadn't dropped off the face of the earth. I sure don't want to imply that we didn't enjoy our weekend with Lee's family in Indiana, of course, we did. But things were very very stressful while we were there, between the car, and other problems. It would have been much nicer, had things not been quite so tense!!!! There are several other issues that sure didn't do anything but add to the stress! But, it was good to see everyone. Cindy's daugher is getting married the 3rd. week on Oct. We may see if it's a possibility that we can go back up for that. I know that Cindy really wants us to. So, if at all possible, I'm sure we'll try. There is another wedding at the lake in a couple of weeks...more relatives, and Cindy, and Laura, are planning on coming down for that. So, we should get to see them then, hopefully.

Well, I'm going to head outta here. I've got stuff that has to be done today, and this afternoon, have to take Moriah in, and enroll her in school. So, before doing that, I've got to try and get some things done around the house. The trunk of the car is still full...never unloaded! lol

The puter will be on, and I'll be around, from time to time. It's so great to be back, and I hope you all had wonderful days, while I was away!

Much love,
Lev

Headed for Indiana

Just a short minute to drop in and say Hi, before we head out for Indiana. It's about 4:50, and I'm suppose to pick up Lee at 5:00. Looks like I won't make it...but hopefully will be close.

It will take us about 7-8 hrs. to get there, depending on how many times we stop...to eat, peeeeeeee breaks, gas, etc. It will definately be late when we arrive. Probably at least midnight.

As far as I know, I do have access to a computer when we get there....of course, it hasn't been long since they just moved in, so I'm hoping that they have them, or at least one of them set up. So, I will do my best to check in from time to time. I'm going to try, if possible to get my Sabbath and Sunday scriptures posted to my groups, and blog....but in case I don't, I appologize.

Well, I just wanted to take the time to say Bye...to you all. I'm sure gonna miss being able to visit with you guys....I know my time on the puter will be less than normal....a lot less, I'm sure.

I hope that you all have wonderful weekends. I'll do my best to touch base with you while I'm gone...if not, just know that I miss you already. Take care, and God Bless

Much Love,
Lev

Hi on a Tuesday!

Well, I tried twice today to attemp to write and say Hi...but alas, my puter didn't want to cooperate. lol
So, how are you all doing this fine evening? Well, I hope!

I'm doing much better, now that I'm off work, and home. It was about 7:30 before Lee got off. They had to stay late to finish up a few things. On the way home, we stopped at KFC, and picked up a couple of chicken sandwiches to take home, a little bit of potato salad, and slaw. Sure beat having to cook or try and find something to fix when I got home.

I dropped Lee off at work yesterday, then headed home. The repair man for our duplex complex was here when I got home, to look over some of the repairs that need to me done. He will be coming back on Thursday to get started. We're going to be getting new storm doors, and the dryer out of our garage that doesn't work, which will give us a tad bit more room, in an already way over crowded space. The duplexs' dryer went out sometime ago, and we've been using ours. They're going to be fixing our outside faucet...finally, after 2 summers. It's gonna be pretty intailed though, I believe. It appears that they will probably have to cut a hole in the wall in Moriahs room, in order to access the pipe. It froze two winters ago. This the second summer that we haven't been able to even use our hose. They're also going to send someone out to fix the garage door opener, that hasn't worked either, since we moved here almost 4 yrs. ago. And they're going to repair the switch on my washer, that is held together with a clip, right now. So, hopefully, this new landlord is going to fix most of the things that the past 2 landlords couldn't bother doing. They'd better, for $600 a month...the new owners raised the rent $20. It was $580, and that was tough enough to try and make.

Kirk and Tara-Lee came over to do some laundry. I ran out to pick up my check, and go pay the car insurance, before it lapsed. When we got back, we all headed out to Landon's and did some swimming, then I had to come back into town to pick up Lee at 7. We went back to Landons, and had a great dinner, nothing fancy, just some burgers, and fresh garden tomatoes, and then was able to have a nice visit.

It is really going to be tough on Landon, when Kirk and Tara-Lee leave. Landon and Kirk and so close, and Landon's never been too far away from his brother. Neither has Moriah, and I know that neither one of them are looking forward to the time they leave. I know I'm sure not. Landon and I were talking about it the other day, and how hard it was going to be. I had mentioned how sad I was, that by the time they got back, my little Eva won't be so little anymore, and will have no idea who this strange lady is. Oh, I know that Kirk and Tara-Lee will tell her all about me, but I'll really be a total stranger to her. Not at all like Gabriel, and Kenny, who run to grab me, hollerin' "Nanny", "Nanny". Landon looked at me then, and said, ...."well, I've promised myself that I'll never be that far away for you, nor the boys". That sure made me feel good. Not everyone has been as fortunate as I have to always be such a short distance from my parents, and grandparents. A 4 hr. drive, was the farthest I've ever lived away from them. Certainly, not a 24 hr. flight to Australia. I do realize that children grow, get married, have kids of their own, and very often move away...and often very very far from Mom or Dad. Well, I'm going to have one child and grandchild very far away, so it is a little bit of a comfort to know that Landon will never take off that far. I know that no one knows what the future holds, but I honestly do not see Landon ever leaving Missouri. His dream is to be back at the Lake of the Ozarks, as it is with Lee and I. But, the day will soon be coming, when Kirk, Tara-Lee, and Eva leave. They have gotten their plane tickets, and will be leaving from St. Louis on Sept. 7. I know that the next month is going to go by entirely toooooo fast. Putting them on that plane is going to break my heart.... They have no idea how long they're going to be there, but probably at least 2-3 years.

Well, the link to the Lebanon newspaper is working again, so my dad picture is showing up in my blog, on his page, as it should be. Once I had access to the paper online, I noticed that they'd had some difficulties with the internet service in Lebanon...guess that's why it was messed up. Hope it's back now for good, and works properly.

Well, guess I'll jump off here. Just wanted to drop in and say Hi to all my buds! Hope you all had a great day.

TTYL
Much love,
Lev

A little truth

If you put a buzzard in a pen that is 6 feet by 8 feet and is entirely openat the top, the bird, in spite of its ability to fly, will be an absolute prisoner.The reason is that a buzzard always begins a flight from the ground witha run of 10 to 12 feet. Without space to run, as is its habit, it will not evenattempt to fly, but will remain a prisoner for life in a small jail with no top!----------------------------------------------------------------

"BAT"

The ordinary bat that flies around at night, a remarkably nimble creaturein the air, cannot take off from a level place. If it is placed on the floor or flat ground, all it can do is shuffle about helplessly and, no doubt, painfully,until it reaches some slight elevation from which it can throw itself intothe air. Then, at once, it takes off like a flash.----------------------------------------------------------------

"BUMBLEBEE" A bumblebee, if dropped into an open tumbler, will be there until it dies,unless it is taken out. It never sees the means of escape at the top, butpersists in trying to find some way out through the sides near the bottom.It will seek a way where none exists, until it completely destroys itself.----------------------------------------------------------------

"PEOPLE"

In many ways, there are lots of people like the buzzard, the bat, and the bumblebee. They are struggling about with all their problems and frustrations, not ever realizing that all they have to do is look up.