Jessica started her first real job today at a Dunkin Donuts. She was so proud of herself that she called to tell her mom the good news, but her mom's response I guess was less than encouraging and excited for her. Sometimes I think her mom has thrown a shoe or something... I mean, I know she's pissed at me for Jess wanting to come live with me, but that should make no difference when it comes to one's daughter. I am very proud of her. She has to go to a prom this weekend, but when asked if she could work she told them as long as it ends before 4PM. That's a good work ethic! She didn't try to write the whole day off.
I will be working both jobs the remainder of the week and likely into the weekend. That bothers Kelli more than it does me. It isn't forever, it's just to get our finances back on track or until she can get meaningful employment. It's a risk not spending time together, but it's for a good reason...our kids need us to be able to provide them with things. We don't have them for long....just really three more years to be precise.
My #3 daughter's graduation commensement is June 25th. We are giving her a party at my brother's along with Stefan's on July 16th. Both are Saturdays.
The events happening globally seem more and more to be pointing towards Christ's imminent return for His faithful. The world doesn't all believe that, but they do so to their own destruction and eternal damnation. I didn't say that, God did.
Wal-Mart sure has changed since I worked there 10 years ago. I like some of the changes, but I am almost certain Sam Walton, founder of Wal-Mart, would not approve of some of the changes. Still other changes were admittedly necessary in order to stay competitively priced on stuff.
Ashley's car is now insured, we got the ID cards, but now the trick is getting plates on the darn thing. In Pennsylvania this is not as easy as it was for me when I lived in NY. The local DMV does not provide plates. The do only photo ID's for the licenses. What a waste of governmental services. They should offer it on line like they do other services if they are going to be so tight about everything.
May 31, 2005
May 28, 2005
May 28, 2005
Started a second job at Wal-Mart in Mansfield. There has been a big change in Wal-Mart since I worked there 10 years ago. Kelli did not get her job prospect, but we are still praying for another. God is faithful and will see use through this tough time brought on by a rich bitch.
May 23, 2005
May 23, 2005 6:27PM
Tragedy struck this small Wellsboro, PA community Saturday afternoon, as a young man was killed with the accidental firing of a 22 cal. pistol. Target shooting is a common thing in these parts as there are many farmers and varmints are numerous. The boy, Dennis Saunderlin, died during surgery at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA.
The real tragedy is that such a young life was lost, that someone shot him accidentally, that his parents and twin brother have lost a loved one, and that the boy was well liked in his community. Gun control, perhaps, might have saved this young man, but gun safety probably more so.
My prayers go out to that family, and to his friends.
Cloudy day today. Work was mundane. No word yet for Kelli on the Laurel job. Still praying.
The real tragedy is that such a young life was lost, that someone shot him accidentally, that his parents and twin brother have lost a loved one, and that the boy was well liked in his community. Gun control, perhaps, might have saved this young man, but gun safety probably more so.
My prayers go out to that family, and to his friends.
Cloudy day today. Work was mundane. No word yet for Kelli on the Laurel job. Still praying.
May 22, 2005
Daily thoughts
Daily thoughts
May 22, 2005 2:16PM
In about an hour I have to travel up to the Nichols, NY to pick up Jessica from her w/e visit with her mom.
The weather outside is cloudy with very few spots of sunshine. That doesn't matter because it is, so far, not raining and I can be either inside or out. I did some more repairs on a lawn tractor my father-in-law gave me to use. I have to wait until Thursday to buy some blades for the cutting deck, the ones on it are bent and very dull. To buy them on the MTD webpage would cost $20 a piece.
Kelli still has not heard anything on her job prospect. I pray she does get that job. If not, I am sure God has another one for her in mind. It's the waiting and the lack of income that will befall us when her partial unemployment runs out.
I blog this statement, and it is my own opinion:
I feel that Kelli was let go from the Wellsboro Diner after 8 years because it was the first time she applied for partial unemployment. We were only trying to make ends meet until the business there picked up. Nell Roundsaville presents herself as a rich bully. So, I believe any punishment belongs to God to do anyway. We can't do anything about it anyway because there just aren't any laws to protect the common man from such things.
Our van is paid off this week, and I will gain a $168/month in income. We do need to replace it, but will wait for awhile until we have other employement that pays a decent wage.
In restrospect, I wish the world would contain more loving and caring people, as opposed to the ones who bite and devour one another for money. Life is wonderful when people don't have to quarrel over stupid shit.
May 22, 2005 2:16PM
In about an hour I have to travel up to the Nichols, NY to pick up Jessica from her w/e visit with her mom.
The weather outside is cloudy with very few spots of sunshine. That doesn't matter because it is, so far, not raining and I can be either inside or out. I did some more repairs on a lawn tractor my father-in-law gave me to use. I have to wait until Thursday to buy some blades for the cutting deck, the ones on it are bent and very dull. To buy them on the MTD webpage would cost $20 a piece.
Kelli still has not heard anything on her job prospect. I pray she does get that job. If not, I am sure God has another one for her in mind. It's the waiting and the lack of income that will befall us when her partial unemployment runs out.
I blog this statement, and it is my own opinion:
I feel that Kelli was let go from the Wellsboro Diner after 8 years because it was the first time she applied for partial unemployment. We were only trying to make ends meet until the business there picked up. Nell Roundsaville presents herself as a rich bully. So, I believe any punishment belongs to God to do anyway. We can't do anything about it anyway because there just aren't any laws to protect the common man from such things.
Our van is paid off this week, and I will gain a $168/month in income. We do need to replace it, but will wait for awhile until we have other employement that pays a decent wage.
In restrospect, I wish the world would contain more loving and caring people, as opposed to the ones who bite and devour one another for money. Life is wonderful when people don't have to quarrel over stupid shit.
May 21, 2005
Daily thoughts
Daily thoughts
Saturday, May 21st, 2005 8:54 PM
This weekend was a lazy one. Kelli has Saturday and Sunday off, a rare thing. I was hoping she wanted to spend at least Saturday with me, but she chose to go to someone's camp and have beer. Beer is ok, but sometimes people over indulge in it, and that bothers me when my wife does that. The weather is warming up slowly, but it was partly cloudy and I am not sure if it was mostly cloudy or sunny. It's night time now, and the day well spent. I sit here alone typing this into my blog. On my mind is Jessica who had an ATV accident on Thursday night at a friend's house. Although the doctor at the ER said she is ok, I still want to know she is ok. She has chosen to visit her mother on this very weekend, mostly so she can get her prom dress.
There are issues with raising teens that they don't necessarily warn you about. Like teen sexuality. You think you will have the right answer to tell them when they ask, then you discover you don't have any answers. In fact, they already know and have possibly experienced sex without your knowing it. So, you love them where they are at and pray they make more sound choices in their future.
Saturday, May 21st, 2005 8:54 PM
This weekend was a lazy one. Kelli has Saturday and Sunday off, a rare thing. I was hoping she wanted to spend at least Saturday with me, but she chose to go to someone's camp and have beer. Beer is ok, but sometimes people over indulge in it, and that bothers me when my wife does that. The weather is warming up slowly, but it was partly cloudy and I am not sure if it was mostly cloudy or sunny. It's night time now, and the day well spent. I sit here alone typing this into my blog. On my mind is Jessica who had an ATV accident on Thursday night at a friend's house. Although the doctor at the ER said she is ok, I still want to know she is ok. She has chosen to visit her mother on this very weekend, mostly so she can get her prom dress.
There are issues with raising teens that they don't necessarily warn you about. Like teen sexuality. You think you will have the right answer to tell them when they ask, then you discover you don't have any answers. In fact, they already know and have possibly experienced sex without your knowing it. So, you love them where they are at and pray they make more sound choices in their future.
May 12, 2005
May 12th
It would seem that all is well in our little ol' town of Wellsboro. The temperature has dropped to cold again. Dang it! We had been enjoying warm temperatures and sunshine....we still have the sunshine. I have a possible temporary job at Wal-Mart. Don't know when I start yet. Have to go to an orientation, get drug tested, and all of that crap.
Life at Ward is bearable, but a power shift from a nice boss to a dictator style boss has me concerned. I think I shall butt heads with him by the end of the year, and maybe get fired. My colleague agrees. Still, it is a job, and it does pay the bills. Just wish I had someplace else to go. Especially interesting would be aerospace or avionics mechanical engineering. Love that sort of thing you know.
Trying to organize a graduation party for my #3 daughter graduating this June. I plan on sharing the party with my brother who's step son is also graduating...sort of pool our efforts.
Kelli may have a job at the Hospital. It would be a really good job for her to have. I hope they see in her a good worker. I pray they call her this week to tell her she has the job.
Life at Ward is bearable, but a power shift from a nice boss to a dictator style boss has me concerned. I think I shall butt heads with him by the end of the year, and maybe get fired. My colleague agrees. Still, it is a job, and it does pay the bills. Just wish I had someplace else to go. Especially interesting would be aerospace or avionics mechanical engineering. Love that sort of thing you know.
Trying to organize a graduation party for my #3 daughter graduating this June. I plan on sharing the party with my brother who's step son is also graduating...sort of pool our efforts.
Kelli may have a job at the Hospital. It would be a really good job for her to have. I hope they see in her a good worker. I pray they call her this week to tell her she has the job.
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