I haven't written in a long time but I am feeling the need to write and say what I feel about different things.  First of all my grandchildren.  My children are the very best things that have ever happened to me and I really thought that they were the epitomy of my even being here on this earth, however, I have found that, while they are just the best, my grandchildren are tied for the best.  Being a grandparent just isn't anything like I ever thought it would be.  That is a good thing because it is better!  From Alex, my grandson the gift, to Charlie, the amazing little girl, they are all so perfect in their own ways.  Alex is the oldest and was brought to us by his mother Christie when she and Scott became one.  He is very bright and has such a vivid imagination.  He is so much smarter than he thinks he is.  Eamon is next and he is David's oldest.  Eamon is the reason I am a grandmother as he is the first biological grandchild.  He is very smart and so sweek while still being very much his own person.  Aine, the second child of Dave and Heather and my first grand daughter, is so amazing, silly, sweet and she loves to be a little mother!  Benton is the third child of David and Heather and my fourth granchild.  Benton is such a sweet, sweet little guy and he is so smart!  Lilyanne is the first biological child of Scott and Christie, she is also my second granddaughter and what a hoot she is.  She is not afraid to try anything and she is such a curly haired little minx.  The next little person is Gus and he is the son of Cathy and Steve.  He is also a pretty funny little guy and I am so glad to be his gram.  Last but not least, for now anyway, is Charlotte (Charlie) and she is the second daughter of Scott and
Christie.  She, like her sister is simply a hoot!  She is just too funny and when she wants to give you a kiss or hug, she is just all in your face about it.  My grandchildren are my reason for being on this earth.  I often wondered what God's reason was for having me here and I can tell you without a doubt that it was to have my children so I could be in the lives of these beautiful, talented, funny, smart, loving and special children.

Moving On

Even when I just want to sit and watch the sky, I find that I have to move on to something else. Some days I just want to be..............................nothing more, just be. Maybe I'd have made a good monk. Always quiet and always contemplating.

This blog is for the parents in my R.E. program so they can get information on things that are coming up. I hope you all check out this blog and are updated on the upcoming events of the program. Cathy

My brother

This has been a hard week for me and my family. My brother Bill has passed away from a very aggressive cancer. I am very upset for so many reasons, not the least of which is the fact that he was a very special person to so many, me included. He was a good brother, husband, son, uncle, policeman and he will be missed more than I ever thought possible. Would I want him back, no. He was suffering too much but will I miss him? Every second of every day for the rest of my life and I am feeling a pain that I never thought I would feel. This sucks!

Today is friday, April 11th and it is 10:37 p.m. I am very happy because my boss is due home from Iraq in just a few more days. He will only behome for 2 weeks but that is better than nothing and he will be safe for at least that long.
I am a grandma again, Dave and Heather have had a little baby boy. Benton David was born on the 28th of March at 3:41 p.m. MT. He was 22 1/2 in long and weighed 10# 13 oz. He is quite the little man. His brother and sister are in love and so are his mom and dad. He looks like quite a handful.

Easter is over and now the year (in Religious Ed.) will begin to wind down and summer will fill the time. Summer means a ton of cleaning for my office and then reading myself to begin again in September. It seems like a long time away but it truly goes by so fast that it will be here before we know it. I guess I should get all the rest I can now because I'm making myself tired! :)

Today is the first day of Triduum and Holy Week is almost over. Holy Week...the week that changed the world. I really am hoping that this will be a peaceful holiday season for one and all.