This Breaks My Heart.....

The following is the latest on the kidnapping of Madeleine McCann. I think of this child everyday and can't imagine the horror her family is feeling. Unfortunately, their story is not unique as child abduction seems to be a part of our society. So sad. I pray for her and pray that her family gets some answers soon.



Wednesday, 13 June 2007
Dutch Newspaper Receives Anonymous Letter

THE HAGUE (AFP) - A Dutch newspaper said Wednesday it has received an anonymous letter giving details of where to find the body of missing toddler Madeleine McCann.

The four-year-old toddler disappeared from the hotel room where she and her two-year-old twin siblings were asleep in the southern Portuguese resort town of Praia da Luz on May 3.

The De Telegraaf daily said the letter was similar to one it received last year which had indicated with some accuracy the site where two missing Belgian girls' bodies were discovered at the end of June.

De Telegraaf did not publish the letter but handed it to Amsterdam police who described it as "important", the paper said Wednesday. The letter is due to be passed on to Portuguese investigators.

Is It True?

I can't believe it has been nearly a month since I have posted. Where has the time gone? Is it true that absence makes the heart grow fonder....be honest now!!:):)
Nothing extraordinary has been happening, it has just been a busy time. The end of the school year always brings about extra obligations. All 3 of my babies have finished out the year with flying colors and I now look toward the 07-08 school year with a 7th grader, a sophomore, and a junior. Man!
Andy (my junior) is interested in Ohio University...so I told him we would take a ride this summer to check out the campus...it's all very exciting!
Collin is playing basketball and conditioning for football. Everyday he shows me how much bigger his muscles are getting! We just let him get his ear pierced. G. was against it at first but I coached Collin on how to present his story and argue his point and it worked out in his favor...I have to admit it does look cute!
Ms. Molly is 12 and loving life. Swimsuit shopping was a battle but we managed to survive it...much harder than C's ear piercing!
As I write, we are on vacation. Spent 4 days in Panama City and now 4 days in Bradenton Fla. with my brother and his wife. I love the beach...my Dad loved the beach...I always feel closer to him when we're here.
Hope everyone is enjoying the beginning of their summer...what joy that it is finally here!
Peace.

What A Week

I am so glad it's Friday. It's been a hectic week. The kids at school are mentally on summer break already. And after school I've had something to do everyday.
MONDAY: Kickball....lost again, but we're getting better : We're working on a new strategy for next week. It goes something like this....kick the ball harder and run faster!
TUESDAY: Both Andy and Collin were eligible for the Academics Award Banquet for the 06-07 school year. School has always been fairly easy for Andy, but Collin has to work a little harder for his grades. He stayed focused even with the grueling schedule of basketball and came through with flying colors. Andy has recently been talking more about college and what he would like to do. I'm very proud of both my baby boys!
WEDNESDAY: Dr. appointment after school. Routine physical. Arrived at 3:45, called back at 4:15, and saw the doctor at 4:40, out the door at 5:10. Yep...I was getting aggravated. My doctor creeps me out a little bit, stands a little too close for comfort...I've gone to him for a long time but at every physical he still will ask "Do you want me to do your pap?" HELL NO!!!
THURSDAY: Marion Devotion at church and then Molly's spring art show and musical presentation at school. Topped off with a trip to the Dairy Queen.
FRIDAY: A little self indulgence by shopping at the mall then driving home so disgusted with myself after trying on all those cute summer clothes that I can't fit into. Damn Dairy Queen!!
I am headed for the couch....nobody is home and it's time to start my Mother's Day weekend early.
Peace and Joy.....

Kickball Is, uh, Fun...Yeah, That's Right....

We lost our first kickball game. 6-2. Not bad....things really could have been worse! My bad foot is killing me, my back is stiff, my gluteus maximus are sore, and I about threw my knee out when I kicked for the first time.....WHEN THE HELL DID I STOP BEING 25? I ACHE! But we looked good...the only team with uniform shirts. I think the younger teams probably thought that was a little "nerdy". To hell with them, I say. It really was a lot of fun....weather was great and the beers were cold. I'll take a camera with me next week so I can post a few pics of "the team".
This weather had been so wonderful....I can't wait for my beloved summer to be here in full force!

Any Suggestions?

Just a quick note to announce that tonight begins the Co-ed Kickball team I joined. It's the first season for this event where 4 teams will be vying for title of CHAMPION KICKBALLERS! We are the oldest players in the league...40ish. I'm a little apprehensive as I am the SLOWEST runner around! I suggested placing a chair between home plate and 1st base for a quick rest. Another teammate suggested placing a cooler of beer at 2nd base in order to re-hydrate. I'm open to all suggestions. Got any?

Did You Hear About This One...

Did anyone happen to hear about the voicemail Alec Baldwin left for his 11 year old daughter Ireland? The one where he called her a "pig" for not answering his pre-arranged phone call with her. The one where he told her he was going to show her what happens when she doesn't answer his calls. It's starting to become a little more clear to me why this custody battle between him and Kim Basinger is taking so long. I could almost bet that this was not an isolated incident. The courts have decided that Mr. Baldwin cannot be in contact with his daughter until a May 4th hearing...score one for the child! He did make a public apology and blamed the outburst on the fact that he has "been driven to the edge by years of parental alienation" Bullshit, I say! No excuse gives you a right to talk to your 11 year old child like that. Put that boy in some anger management classes. I hope he comes to term with his issues and can make some repair to his relationship with his daughter. If not, send him my way...I have a thing or two I'd like to tell him!

On Strike...

Let me just say that there are not too many people in this world who truly know the REAL you. I can honestly say that there are maybe 3-4 people who, for real, understand me. Maybe not understand, but accept. Accept and love. I get tired of trying to explain my point of view to people. I get pissed when people say "you're wrong" rather than "I disagree". I've decided that I am going to go on strike. I am going on strike from those who cannot make an attempt to listen to what I have to say. You're probably thinking "what the hell is up with her?" Long story. Not in the mood to explain it.
Good night...