Update On Us

Hey everyone.  It's been a long time since I've been able to put up a blog post.  We had our internet turned off last June to try to save some money and after that, things just kept coming up that prevented me from keeping this blog updated.  I'm back though and ready to get back into the swing of things.  

Here is a summary of what's been going on with us since last year.  

Chris started the 3rd grade this year and turned 9 in October.  I will put up his birthday interview in a separate post.  

In November, our house caught on fire and we lost everything we owned, literally.  Everyone was able to get out of the house, including the pets, and no one was hurt, so I will forever be grateful for that.  Things could have been a lot worse.  It's been almost 5 months since the fire but we are doing pretty well.  Our landlord was able to get us into another one of his rental properties.  A lot of people in the community, along with some friends and family, came together to help us replace the things we lost.  I'll never forget the kindness that was shown to us during that rough time.  It really is true that when disaster strikes and you are at rock bottom, you learn who is really there for you and who isn't.  

Logan started the 1st grade and turned 7 in December.  I will put his birthday interview in another post.  He is doing very well in school this year and his reading level is just soaring.  I'm amazed at how fast he is progressing.  He's been well above grade level for a few months now.  

A week before Christmas, my husband was fired from his job for something that he didn't even do.  Some company, huh?  Thankfully he was only out of work for about 3 weeks and we had enough money from his last 2 paychecks to keep the bills caught up while he was out of work.  


That pretty much sums up the major things that have happened since I was away.  Thanks to those of you who stuck around during my absence.  I will be posting more regularly from now on.  It's great to be back!  ;)


-Jackie