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I am sick and tired of feeling sick.  Two days home from work and I can't wait to get back.  This is my third round of antibiotics and I'm praying this will do it.

Here's a little hodgepodge of last week.

I love February!  My birthday starts off the month on the first and my dad ends the month on the 28th.  However, this month is a leap year.

I have spent much time on Pinterest lately but there are so many interesting and fun finds.


I've missed the kids this week at our Pre-K 3 class.  Last week we had pajama day when teachers and students got to wear their pj's to school.  I loved that; so comfortable.

We also had snow day in Scottsdale.  They brought in manufactured snow and the kids got all bundled up in their snow outfits.  It was such fun.

And on Wednesday, I had the loveliest birthday celebration with the children.  When someone asked how old I was a child yelled out "she's 10".  Another little girl piped up and said "I knew you were 9 before".  Now don't you tell them differently, OK? :)

Miss Debbie with the kids at a pep rally

Don't you love the cute pj's?

Olivia playing in the snow

I am the one who is always taking the photos at school.  So this was a rare glimpse of me as I was taking photos of the kids.
Do you see why I love my job and want to get back?

Blessings and love,

I was awarded the Versatile Blogger award by Paulette of Paulette's Blog.  Since Paulette is a new blogging friend, I graciously accepted this award.  Many of my long time blogging friends now have award free blogs.  So I'm sure I'm breaking all the rules by not nominating 15 blogs.

I have so many wonderful encouraging blogger friends that have been so supportive over the years.  I've had the privilege of meeting some of them in person.  It's so different when you already know someone's heart from their writing.  It's like old friends meeting.

I'm supposed to write 7 things about myself so here goes:

1. I am a Christian who loves Jesus.
2. I have been married to my husband Greg for 27 years.
3. I am a native of New York; from Lindenhurst, Long Island.
4. I'm still in touch with many of my friends from high school despite the long distances.
5. I love children and am currently working in a private school class of 19 Pre-K 3 kids.
6. I worked as a cardiovascular nurse specialist for 25 years and thought I was retired.
7. Most of my family now lives in Florida.

I can think of so many blogs I would love to give this award to right now.  So please feel free to take this award and share 7 things about yourself.
Blessings and love,

In today's world, it can be so easy to get distracted.  So many voices vying for my attention.

What voice do I listen to?

• The one who tells me I'm not pretty enough, good enough, thin enough?  
• The one who creates doubt and fear within me?  
• The one who says your situation will never change?  

I make the daily choice to listen to the voice of Truth!



I'm linking up with Amy of Signs, Miracles and Wonders for Then Sings My Soul Saturday.






Blessings and love,

It's Thankful Thursday and my heart is overwhelmed with love and gratitude.  You see, yesterday was my birthday.  It was the best birthday I ever had!

So on this Thankful Thursday I wanted to share my day with you.

This was my desk with so many flowers.  Each child brought in a flower and gave it to me.

Each morning all of the three and four year old Pre-K classes gather in the Ramada to say the pledge of allegiance together.  And then they called me up as everyone sang Happy Birthday to Miss Debbie.


Check out the birthday cake.  There wasn't a piece left by the end of the day!

This was the best gift of all; getting hugs from the children.

My  heart was so full of emotion.  Little did I know several years ago that through circumstances not of my choosing would I be back working full time.  And yet, I love it!  I think about what I would have missed out on if life continued as I expected.  So I'm learning to trust God more and more.  He knows the desires of my heart better than me.

I wanted to say thanks to Heidi, Vicki, and Annie who made my day so special.

I'm also thankful for Facebook as I enjoyed the birthday greetings from friends and family.  I love that I'm still connected with friends from my growing up years, cousins and family even in Norway.

I'm linking up with Iris at Grace Alone for Thankful Thursday.




Blessings and love,