I just had the best weekend with Katie! It was so fun, shopping, talking and more talking. It was great. Now I'm back in Mesa for one day and then home. I must admit I'll be happy to be home.

If you haven't talked to dad lately, he is extremely excited about his job. Keep him in your prayers...we need this to be a winner. He is very organized and has had Jason helping him on the computer. The Job Box is coming together. When I get back to Thatcher, I'm going to get with the EAC business guy and try to get our 8A certification. Apparently the stimulus money is for minority businesses and women owned businesses. This certification would help us get government contracts. And since the government seems to be the only ones working...

The Duncan deal is still up in the air. We did not accept they're proposal, issued ours and we are just waiting to hear. Again, keep us in your prayers that this can all be put behind us.

Well it's late, got to get to bed. Love to all. Mom

Good news, good news! Dad got a job!!! He starts on Monday. What a blessing. I know the Lord is watching over us. He'll be in Mesa for a couple of weeks. This will really help us out. We've not heard anymore from Dana. Our lawyer said to not contact him. The paperwork will be filed this week with the court, confirming the judgement. I guess after it's filed and recorded, we can request an asset disclosure conference. I can't imagine him declaring bankruptcy, but you never know. Greg Lambright called last night and said he saw Paul Rowley heading to Dana's. I can just imagine what those two have cooked up. So, today is a great day. Tomorrow I'm heading to Mesa for a few days, will be so fun to see everyone. It's only been about 2 weeks, but it seems like forever. Next weekend I'm planning a trip to Katie's. So fun.

Loved reading the new blogs from everyone...hmmm....almost everyone, haha. The pics are great and Emily, you really crack me up!

Love to all of you. Mom

It's another late night and so I decided to update everyone regarding the Duncan "thing"! Guess who showed up today and visited with dad for 4 hours? You got it, Dana. I gues he did the crying thing and said he was broke and if we filed our judgement he'd have to declare bankruptcy and they would lose everything. Hmmmm. Been there, done that almost. The best part was the first thing out of his mouth was ,"Could we keep this private, just between us?" Hello, I think that's how this whole mess started. Anyway, I was feeling rather compassionate yesterday towards their family, not so much now. I guess they took another loan on the house, his work is crap, and that land in Mexico, time share in Mexico, plane and new cars and equipment have really taken a toll. Offered his land in Mexico, which dad of course turned down and basically told Dana, "Go home, regroup and come up with a plan." The best part was he said he could have paid us in full just 6 months ago. Yea, right. Still can't believe anything that comes out of his mouth because he contradicts himself constantly. Dad stayed cool, but told him how it was. So, keep those prayers coming. Hope everyone is surviving the heat! We did get a nice downpour tonight, probably just add to the humidity tomorrow. Love you all, I know we've been in your prayers because I've felt them. You don't know how much that means to me. Mom

Katie, I love the new background! Thanks!! It's almost 11:30 p.m. and I'm finally finished typing for the lawsuit. My brain is seriously worn out! I'm too old for this. I think it's a nervous breakdown waiting to happen! HaHa, kind of. Keep us in your prayers tomorrow (we're meeting with our attorney to decide on the battle plan) and again on Thursday. The more I worked on this, the more angry and just plain confused by Dana's actions I got. It seems pretty clear to us what he was doing...let's just hope the Judge agrees. Love to you all. And don't forget, Jason's b-day Thursday. Maybe we can all go out for the dual celebration or maybe just eat at Janel's??? I'll call. Mom
P.S. Everyone remember Katie in your prayers on Saturday, she's retaking her test! Go Katie!!

Heh girls! That had to be one of the best weekends!! I'm still recovering, so it had to be good!!! Seriously, thank you Janel for all your hard work, you too Bri (I think we wore you out). It was so fun seeing you with your high school friends. Everyone is grown up, but still the same. How does that happen?? It was fun for me to see Robyn, Anne and Nancy, and all the Emerson's. What a great day. Now we get to do it again in September!! Thanks Katie, we always love an excuse (baby shower???) for a party. Can't wait. Love ya. Mom

Heh!
Got back about 6 pm to Thatcher, sad to leave Em behind. Hit a patch of rain out of Globe, but it was dry in Thatcher. I'm ready for Fall!! It's way too hot and humid! I was looking at my blog, and there is a comment from someone I don't recognize. Janel, or someone, check it out for me?? It was fun to see everyone, sorry you were late for church. I'll be back probably on Thursday. Love you all. Mom

Had another great weekend with all of my daughters! We haven't all been together for a long time, and it was especially nice as it was in Thatcher!! Enjoyed the grandkids too, but there's just something about you girls'!!! Got the house cleaned up, only found a few things left behind, and then Emily and I went to see Eclipse. Loved it! I might even have to watch the other movies, maybe even reread the books??? Emily is now reading her latest short novel. Anyway, thanks girls for a great time! Can't wait for the shower on the 24th!
Made Grandma's reservation. She's leaving the 28th of July, returning the 14th of Sept. That's 6 weeks! Hope she loves it!
Dad finished his job in Lordsburg today. He looks like a lobster! I told him he was too old for that stuff, he agreed!
Talk to you soon! LOve Mom.