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Tonight, I honestly don't know what I am about to say as I head into this blog. I just felt like writing. So maybe I will start by wishing well any of you who do read this entry and then just start chattering as thoughts hit me.

My sister is coming up in a couple of weeks to run the Chicago Marathon. I am so excited for her. She has been training long and hard for this. What an accomplishment it will be for her. My family is coming this way to watch her! So we will all be downtown watching her cross the finish line.

I will admit that I am really looking forward to seeing my family! I do love them. Just last night I had the most open talk with my mom that I have had in a long time. And she just quietly and calmly advised and encouraged me. She understood every angle that I was coming from, every hurt I was holding on to, and every fear I was experiencing. You just can't beat moms!!!

How supportive and loving my family has been these past few weeks---well that isn't fair---all my life really. But I have actually acknowledged it these last few weeks. They have laughed with me, cried with me, hurt with me, and stood with me. Yet when I needed it they spoke plainly---but always with love!

Talking real life issues with my dad has become special to me. I mean, big-grown up talks about real needs and growth in life. Not just the childish fights that I kept bringing up. How Shepherd-like he has been. I know he cares and prays for me. I see his wisdome and feel his love.

Stacye razzed me quite a bit this week with all my flooding!!!! Calling me Mrs. Noah! BRAT! But hey, if the shoe fits where it! I love it when I can catch her for just a few minutes in the evening online and just chat for a moment. We don't get to talk often, but when we do it means a lot. She is kinda my second mom---my advisor, my listener and discerner when I cannot see through the clouds!

I had a student sing at church the other night. She did SO well! What marked improvement in posture and breathing. She even got compliments that people could tell a difference. Oh the look in her eyes at those words! I love it for them!

Today I picked up my roommate from the airport. It was good to see her back! I must admit I missed her company! I enjoy our talks and even our moments of silence. Bless her! I am sure I talk her ear off!

I did finally get all of my things moved back into my room and studio from the flooding. It is good to be back in my space. I did rearrange some things in my studio since I had the opportunity! :) I like it better. At least I think I do! I have been working on my scrapbooks, so it was nice to display my student memory book!

Oh oh! Guess what I got at the grocery the other day and tried for the first time today! Cactus Pears. They are so good! Kinda Kiwish! But oh so good! I am really having fun experimenting with different foods! And sometimes it just so happens that the things on sale are the weird foods! So why not try them!

Had a new tea the other day! Thai Tea Blend! Black tea! So good---vanilla and coconut and something else. Very nutty and a little chocolatey! Believe it or not, my teas are the only chocolate that I like! I know I am weird. But hey we all have to have our quirks!

Teaching and singing are going well for the most part. My website should be up soon and I hope to start sending out resumes for programs and competitions. I'll keep you posted.