close to my heart

I pushed some button and wouldn't you know it the title only was published. So as you all know 7 yrs ago my younger sister passed away. Well it was today that she passed on. I was touched by my son who thinks of his aunt often when he got sappy later this evening and said that he missed her. I thank Tanner every day for his sensitivity to life. His birthday is coming up and he is going to be seven. In Tanner's first grade class is a Girl whose name is Rebekah at age 3 she was diagnosed with a tumor in her lower chin area. Rebekah had to undergo Chemo at age 3 and has so far survived. Rebekah has lots of handicaps and limitations. Tanner tells me stories about her all the time. I know that my son is touched by her sweet spirit. I am mostly touched by my son who is so sweet and sensitive to even be her friend. Most kids wouldn't even think about it. In planning Tanner's birthday party I asked the normal question who do you want to come to your birthday? He started naming kids and Rebekah was on his top 5 ppl to attend. I was WOW'ed by this and even teared up that he would even think to invite her. I spoke with Rebekah's mom last night and Rebekah was so excited she was jumping up and down with joy. She dosen't get asked to parties. I could even hear her breath through her laugh. It was so cute. I just had a proud mommy moment and immediatly gave Tanner a big hug and kiss. I was just touched and I know that Rebekah's mom was too.

Thank you Tanner for the light you extend to others and the joy you are to me. I love you deeply. Mom-

Close to my heart.

Okay here goes the novel. I have been really feeling the push to have food storage and be prepared. So for the last 2 yrs I have canned and made freezer chunky applesauce. My family loves it besides Renee. My little Renee loves to be where ever I am but mostly she wants to cook and make whatever I am making. I love it! I borrowed the apple peeler, corer, slicer from a friend and well it is a lot easier than doing it on your own. But... Renee insisted on doing it her self. She put the apple on and cranked that thing. It was amazing to watch her peel 4 apples with out stopping. She is amazing. Renee is crazy when she puts her mind to it AMAZING things HAPPEN. Look at her go.
Wow! Thanks for the break we had 50 lbs of apples to go through. You are Awesome.
I just love her!
Gotcha! Thank you Renee for all your hard work. You really do help out the family in so many ways. We love you Princess.
Food storage.
Tanner off to school in is whole get up. The kids got to wear their costumes all day. Tanner was so excited to show all the kids his costume from Disneyland. He asked me in the morning if he could be in character with his personality? I was laughing as he really wanted to play his part well.
Buy daddy. Have a good day at work... I'll miss you
Pirates and a Princess. Can it get any better than that?
PIRATES YE BE WARNED!
The whole crowd. This was the first time to have the kids ralley on the stairs for a picture. Notice the big tall kid at the top. She has now surpassed me in height. Oh no not good.
Renee just might crack the camera with that smile. Yikes we just might see another "Tink" attitude. She was saying no more pictures.
Tanner and his team at Dairy Queen. You may notice Marissa in the back as well. What a great season we had. All the kids did great. Congrats!