Alright folks. Let's just dispell a myth, shall we?
There's no such thing as "magical underwear". I'm a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, known to most folks as Mormons, and we do not wear or even own anything that could be considered "magical underwear".
In fact, I find the term offensive. I had my first class in World Religions today and overheard a couple people talking about the LDS church and they simply displayed their lack of information and knowledge on the subject by talking about "magical underwear".
Yes, devout members of the LDS church wear garments under their clothing, but it's not underwear. It's sacred clothing. I won't get into details, because sacred means "regarded with reverence". Cherished, consecrated, hallowed, holy, revered. If you'd like to know more this isn't the place to learn it. Just know that we don't have "magical underwear". We won't ever have "magical underwear".
Please don't use the term. Thankyouverymuch!
Monday, June 24, 2013
It's Been a While
Well hello ladies and gentlemen!
It's been a while.
It would appear the last time I posted was October 2010. Let me tell you there have been some changes to say the least. Shall I give you a run through? Well, I'm to anyway.
April 2011 - I went back to church. I'm LDS, otherwise known as Mormon. I hadn't practiced in MANY years. I was living with my boyfriend, but keep reading and you'll see what happened. Oh yea and I brought Oleesia and Shaenin along with me. So every week I go to church and every-other week I'm accompanied by my beautiful, faithful, obedient daughters.
December 2011 - Bishop called me to his office and asked about my living situation. I knew it was going to have to be address eventually. Needless to say, after some discussion with Bishop and Craig, wedding plans were in the works.
July 2012 - Craig and I were married in Lincoln City, Oregon on the pier next to Mo's Restaurant. It was a great day! A bit breezy, but great for photos, if you ask my wedding photographer aka cousin Carolynn. She was awesome and the photos were amazing. We did a wedding on the cheap. My sister Shana made my dress, as well as my daughters'. Old Navy was shopped for the boys' clothing all the way down to their flip-flops. Bale's Thriftway in Cedar Mill provided the DELICIOUS cupcakes and sheet cake. Costco was our caterer. I baked a ton of cookies and Craig made some BBQ sauces and smoked pork (with the smoker he purchased a couple months earlier).
January 2013 - I was fired from my job at ACS, Inc/Xerox, Inc. We won't go into details, but I was able to receive unemployment. Craig quit working for Pacific Coast Fruit Company in Portland, where he was a produce delivery driver. He started at Ligman Lighting, USA in Hillsboro as a project manager. It's a small company, but he's home every night and he loves the work. We participated in a charity bowling tournament where we met Steven and Windy Hazell. They've become our bowling partners and we've been bowling league every Monday night mid-February. Oh yea! I was returned to full fellowship at church completing my repentance process, asked to give a talk and accept a calling.
February 2013 - I gave my first EVER talk in sacrament. Topic: Our Lord and Redeemer, Jesus Christ. I bawled through nearly the whole thing. I accepted a calling as a Relief Society Meeting Committee member.
March 2013 - I enrolled in school full time at Portland Community College, Rock Creek Campus. Blake, Craig's oldest son, celebrated his 17th birthday. Sheesh, I think I may be old!
April 2013 - I started classes. College Algebra at 7am! Introduction to Business. Introduction to Business Technology.
May 2013 - Christopher, our oldest child and my son, turned 18! I turned 38 a couple days later, confirming I am, indeed, old.
June 2013 - Christopher graduated from Liberty High School on the 8th, along with his cousin, Christopher Harris. Great job boys!
Lynneah, my Chris's girlfriend, graduated on the 11th. Way to go young lady!
Garett, my other step-son, graduated on the 12th. YAY!!!
My Chris moved in with Lynneah at her mom's house. BOO!!!
I finished my first term of school with 2 Bs and an A. Phew! And the rest of the kids finished school for the year. Oleesia turned 10 and is officially a tweenager. Now I've started school for the summer taking Computer Accounting Applications, 10-key on Calculators, World Religions and English Composition.
With getting married, kids getting older and running off to have their own lives, it seems we're starting a new chapter. Last week was the only off week we'll have most of the summer. Soon begins the soccer and lacrosse tournaments. Then there's school.
Wish us luck!
It's been a while.
It would appear the last time I posted was October 2010. Let me tell you there have been some changes to say the least. Shall I give you a run through? Well, I'm to anyway.
April 2011 - I went back to church. I'm LDS, otherwise known as Mormon. I hadn't practiced in MANY years. I was living with my boyfriend, but keep reading and you'll see what happened. Oh yea and I brought Oleesia and Shaenin along with me. So every week I go to church and every-other week I'm accompanied by my beautiful, faithful, obedient daughters.
December 2011 - Bishop called me to his office and asked about my living situation. I knew it was going to have to be address eventually. Needless to say, after some discussion with Bishop and Craig, wedding plans were in the works.
July 2012 - Craig and I were married in Lincoln City, Oregon on the pier next to Mo's Restaurant. It was a great day! A bit breezy, but great for photos, if you ask my wedding photographer aka cousin Carolynn. She was awesome and the photos were amazing. We did a wedding on the cheap. My sister Shana made my dress, as well as my daughters'. Old Navy was shopped for the boys' clothing all the way down to their flip-flops. Bale's Thriftway in Cedar Mill provided the DELICIOUS cupcakes and sheet cake. Costco was our caterer. I baked a ton of cookies and Craig made some BBQ sauces and smoked pork (with the smoker he purchased a couple months earlier).
January 2013 - I was fired from my job at ACS, Inc/Xerox, Inc. We won't go into details, but I was able to receive unemployment. Craig quit working for Pacific Coast Fruit Company in Portland, where he was a produce delivery driver. He started at Ligman Lighting, USA in Hillsboro as a project manager. It's a small company, but he's home every night and he loves the work. We participated in a charity bowling tournament where we met Steven and Windy Hazell. They've become our bowling partners and we've been bowling league every Monday night mid-February. Oh yea! I was returned to full fellowship at church completing my repentance process, asked to give a talk and accept a calling.
February 2013 - I gave my first EVER talk in sacrament. Topic: Our Lord and Redeemer, Jesus Christ. I bawled through nearly the whole thing. I accepted a calling as a Relief Society Meeting Committee member.
March 2013 - I enrolled in school full time at Portland Community College, Rock Creek Campus. Blake, Craig's oldest son, celebrated his 17th birthday. Sheesh, I think I may be old!
April 2013 - I started classes. College Algebra at 7am! Introduction to Business. Introduction to Business Technology.
May 2013 - Christopher, our oldest child and my son, turned 18! I turned 38 a couple days later, confirming I am, indeed, old.
June 2013 - Christopher graduated from Liberty High School on the 8th, along with his cousin, Christopher Harris. Great job boys!
Lynneah, my Chris's girlfriend, graduated on the 11th. Way to go young lady!
Garett, my other step-son, graduated on the 12th. YAY!!!
My Chris moved in with Lynneah at her mom's house. BOO!!!
I finished my first term of school with 2 Bs and an A. Phew! And the rest of the kids finished school for the year. Oleesia turned 10 and is officially a tweenager. Now I've started school for the summer taking Computer Accounting Applications, 10-key on Calculators, World Religions and English Composition.
With getting married, kids getting older and running off to have their own lives, it seems we're starting a new chapter. Last week was the only off week we'll have most of the summer. Soon begins the soccer and lacrosse tournaments. Then there's school.
Wish us luck!
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