Another Load Down the Mountain!

After driving back up the mountain for church, Jack and I went out to the old house and finished scrubbing and vacuuming. Jack cleaned the fridge and freezer in the garage, while I finished up inside. We're pretty much closed out-with possibly one more trip to clear out the recycling boxes and garbage. Feels good to be near the closing of that chapter in our lives. It was a beautiful home for our past 11 months, and we're ready to move on to a much more convenient location with yet another beautiful view. Now, if I can get the totes and boxes unpacked before too much time goes by, I'll be happy. 


We came home for a bit of a break before unloading the truck, and I crashed for an hour nap! First nap since my surgery recovery-must have been pooped! We just returned from a final trip of the day out to Jill and Ryan's to unload a few things at their place for storage/use. Perfect timing, as they invited us for a yummy grilled asparagus and chicken dinner! Thanks, Nagles, it was delicious. Miss Tatum and I did a bit of flower garden work (Tatum spent most of the time carrying the angle worms around to show everyone) and then walked the chickens to the henhouse and gathered eggs. She loves her "girls". 


Another blessed day in the Spokane Valley, and I'm feeling the eyelids began to droop. Until tomorrow, wishing you all a peaceful night with sweet dreams.


PRAYER WARRIORS: Please continue prayers for: Kelli, (she's home and doing very well), Jim and Marilyn (started chemo-so far so good) Ike (appt. with specialist May 17) and Dawn, Mark and Corine, Betsey, Jo and Jon (doing much better and planning to go home Tuesday), Sandra (our new landlord's friend who is meeting with her oncology doctor this Tuesday following a needle biopsy last week) and Greg. 

~ Instead of complaining that the rosebush is full of thorns, be happy that the thorn bush has roses ~German proverb

9 Day Countdown:
DAY 7-

11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.

12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.

13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey
is all about.

14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.

15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye But don't worry; God never
blinks.

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BABY GUESSES TO DATE: (STILL TIME! I'm out:( Looks like all of the April 29th people will be in about 3 hours-unless Jill gets her wish and has a very, speedy delivery-she mowed a huge rough part of their land today, hoping that might get things going….so far, not.)

1. A healthy and robust boy, little less than 7 pounds, 18 in. long on Sunday the 29th of April.  

 Betty Deach-Jo’s mom

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2. My guess 

baby girl  8lb 4oz and 21 in 

Keep me posted.

Ted

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3. my guess without seeing her is  8#9oz. boy , 5/1. 

love

JudyCoon

Sent after pic was sent: adorable picture, what fun another grand baby to spoil, now I don't remember what I said???  Jill looks like she is carrying the baby right out front, how big was Tataum ? oh I will just stick with the 5/1 and 8#9 1/2 lbs ok. and it could be a boy?

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4. HOW FREEKING EXCITING!!!

4/29/12  8# 7oz  22”

Donna Schwartz

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5. I think it's twins and if she had an ultrasound one is hiding...  I say 10lbs 2 oz. May 1st!  xoxo to all!

Glad you're doing well my friend. 

Mavis

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6. I will go with May 1st, 5:07 am, 9# 4oz 21 inches.  I sure wish I had looked that good at 39 weeks!

Pamela K.

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7. Baby boy Nagle will arrive on Sunday, April 29th (May 1st would be cool.. it's Ethan's birthday, and Josh's too)... all good things happen on Sunday's, right?   8 lbs. 12 ounces and 21 1/2 inches long and will arrive at 11:49 am.  I am so excited for them!!  I LOVE having kids... the more the better!  ahhahahahah... well, maybe the 3 the better... hahahahah

Mariah McKenney

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8.

Oh, My Gosh!!!! My guess is Twins. Sorry.

Leila Peterson

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9. Wow, she looks great!  Congrats to all of you...and good luck! Michelle Huntsman

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10. I bet it's a girl.  My mom use to say if you carried your baby in the front then it would be a girl.  If you carried it in the back - a boy!  How's that for an old wives tale?8 lbs. 6 oz. 22 inches long on Friday, April 27th!

Diana Locey (Colusa Pres. Secretary)

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11. I say boy!  She looks fantastic, all belly!!

Diedre, Starr’s sister

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12. Girl, 8.5 lbs., 21.5” long, Sunday, 4/29 at 4:20 pm

Curtis

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13. I think it is a boy, (it looks very low) and big too, 8.13 oz.  Tatum looks so happy holding the 39 weeks.   I hope all goes well with her delivery and your recovery. Prayers and hugs to you all.

Heidi Hefner Tripp

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14. Boy. 8 pounds 5 oz.  21 3/4 inches. 5/5/12. 

Jennifer Gannon

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15. My guess is a girl, because thats what T wants, Wed. May 2nd. I'm rarely wrong however I encourage the rest of you to try:) 

Kyle

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16. Ok I'm in for  9.6!!!! 21in

40 weeks and 2 days

Amanda Soderman

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17. That’s about the size I was when Josh was born, and he weighed in at 9 lb. 14 oz. and was 21” long.

Diane Fisher

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18. My guess on Jilly is boy arriving May 1st at 11:20am, I dont really know enough about this stuff to guess a weight and length. Love Kelli

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19. My guess for the new arrival is 4/29/12 @4:00 PM it will be a 8# 5 oz. boy.  Have a great party and celebrate for us Dakotans too!  Love, Kerry Christman

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20. don't know what makes me think May 1st would be a great day for that sweet baby to arrive.  Going to guess boy also, except a girl would be great too.  how about 8#12 oz. Jo Anne (my BBF)

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21. My Guess: 2 a.m., 4/30/12, big girl….9 pounds, 21 1/2"   Kate Parker

22. Jill looks a lot like you did at about that age.Guess I'll take a wild guess... Baby boy, 9#2oz.  May 1, shortly aftermidnight. 21 inches long.Have a good time at your party.   Eunice

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23. I'm going with BOY! 8 lbs 5oz 22in born on 4/30/12 at 9:05am.

Love, Kelli Randolph

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24. May 2, 8:52 A.M. 8#7oz. Boy, 21 in. Papa Jack

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25. Baby Boy, 9 #, 22 inches long, Saturday, 4/28/12 at 8:50 a.m. Nana GG

26. Baby Boy, 8 1/2#, 21 7/8 " long. Cathy L.

27. I'm so happy for all of you!! My guess is 8 lbs. 6 oz., a boy, 19 in. on May 1. Love and all God's blerssings, Linda V.

28. I think Jill & Ryan will have a boy born May 1st at 6:20 A.M. Barb G.

29. Baby Boy, April 29, 8:45, 9 lbs. 3 oz. 22.5 inches-Pastor Helen

30. Girl, Monday 4/30, 3 a.m.  7#6oz., 22 inches long-Shirley

31. Boy - Colleen; Nana GG's college suitemate