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30 April
No cruise update today...
Yesterday's lack of an update was just because I was tired. Today I am taking a conscious break. And will instead tell you about the loss we felt today...
Yesterday, my Director was involved in a car accident in the UK. Sadly, he didn't make it. He leaves behind a wife and three children.
I hadn't actually met him in person yet, though we had had several phone conversations - usually me presenting something or other for approval with our product's current release. He was a good guy, though if he felt there was a flaw with something he was sure to tell you so. You always knew where you stood. And he reminded me of a bear. And when you talked to him you could hear it in his voice - he enjoyed what he was doing. He cared about the teams he managed and the products coming from those teams.
He leaves some very large shoes to fill.
My thoughts are with his family and friends today.
27 August
Sometimes the unthinkable happens....
Andre is a 10 year old boy here in our town. He was supposed to be entering 5th grade tomorrow. Instead, he's in Spaulding Rehab center learning how to walk and speak again.
A Day For Andre
If you could send a prayer his way, the family would appreciate it. If you are so moved to donate, they'd appreciate that too. After spending a bit reading through the site and viewing the pictures (some are really tough) - I need to go hug my kids again.
Hang tough Andre - you're doing great!
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About Jen:
Welcome to my Blot! The result of a typo, but it fits me rather well.
I have no set agenda for my blot - it rambles wherever my brain takes me. Have a seat, grab some coffee or other beverage of choice - read what you like, ignore what you don't like :o)
We have a cat, two boys, a girl and two parents! My oldest was diagnosed with Asperger's but then later had that label dropped. He may or may not have been touched with some ADHD - join me while we learn more about this new and interesting facet to Kyle's Being...
We ventured into the world of cloth diapering with Holly in 2007 and it was not nearly as scary as I thought it would be - actually, it's only different from disposables in that I had to wash them - which is no big deal. Really!!! Ask me :o) I read that it takes 500 years (YEARS!!) for a disposable to decompose.. I guess if we just tossed the diaper out in the back yard it would break down quickly, but with 10 - 12 changes a day I think the neighbors might object to that method! So instead we wrap them up in little balls, put them in plastic and send them on to the waste management facility... where they are probably buried.... no oxygen... so they sit and sit and sit. Having contributed 2 boys worth of diapers to that process already, I figured I should make an attempt... have a look around at
WildFlower Diapers to see how cute and fun cloth diapering can be!! Shannon is a wonderful person, and I have no problems sending business her way!! Holly has since learned to use the potty, but I do miss the cuteness of those dipes!!
I have refocused my attention on collecting coupons and saving in general. I will try to post periodically on what I've saved and how we're doing. We're also saving our loose change for our 'travel fund' - we'll be opening a Travel Savings Account in the near future, and I'll also post our deposits and balance there so you can play along at home :)
