Jason

Jason Michael Morris, friend to all who knew him, died Monday, April 25, 2005. The funeral is tomorrow. I don't even know if I can go. My principal will not be back in town until tomorrow. I don't know how he could find a substitute in time. I will not be able to ask him until 7:30, and I would have to leave by 9:15 at the latest. I feel horrible. I feel like I should be there. I should be able to get off work. There is so much going on at school right now, it makes taking off even a few hours extremely difficult. I need to say bye to Jason.

On a brighter note: Congratulations to Ben and Melissa. I know that you're excited about the new baby. Austin and I are very happy for you.

I hate to include a baby with the bad news, but otherwise this blog would be too depressing.

Pray for Jason's family. They need Him right now. I cannot imagine enduring this.

Great News!!

Well, McKinley's t-ball game went okay. They had to be there at 7:50 A.M. for pictures (which I think was a very bad idea), and it was extremely cold here Saturday. By the time the game started at 9:00 most of the kids looked pretty bored. By 9:45, McKinley started crying because she was cold and tired. I think if they hadn't of had to been there so early, she would've been fine. She wouldn't play the rest of the game though. Her first bat she got a double (for you non-sports fans that means she got to second base on her hit). In the outfield, if the ball came anywhere near her all the other kids ran over, and she'd start to chase it, then stop. She probably figured "why bother?". Let the others get it. It was pretty funny, and would've been much more enjoyable if it hadn't of been so cold. Austin and I looked at a house out in New Hope on Saturday, and we put in an offer. It's a small, cute house in a nice, family subdivision. She accepted our offer, and today we signed a contract to close the deal on May 31st. I'm so excited!! We have a house!! Ben and Melissa drove by it with us yesterday. It's too bad we can't show anyone the inside for awhile, but everyone will know exactly where it is, by the time we can. Amanda, it's just a couple of minutes down the road from your old house. When ya'll come back to visit (I know it could be awhile) I'd love you and Darren to come by!! If I had a camera I would take some pictures to share with ya'll. Of course I don't have anyway to get them onto the computer so a camera wouldn't help much anyway. That will be our next purchase, after we get a new bedroom suit. We have a very old, hard bed, and my old dresser and chest of drawers. I'm hoping to put that stuff in the spare rooms, and get something new for us. We'll see. I hope everyone is doing great. We are working really hard to get ready for the MCT (Mississippi Curriculum Test) at school. They take reading on Tues, Language on Wed, and Math on Thurs. I told them they better try very hard b/c they have one day to show the state of Mississippi that they are ready for the 4th grade. Hardly seems fair does it? But I won't go into that now or this blog will be reeeaaalllly long. Everyone have a great week. I'll be checking in. -

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So I'm sitting here at work. I can post blogs, but I cannot read anyone's. This is due to the Firewall which keeps out most websites. Logically, I would think I couldn't post either, but so far there has been no problems there. Today is my grandmother's 74th birthday. Austin and I are living with her right now until we find a house. Thank God for grandmas. We would've had some stressful times without her. Part of our present to her is that we are paying her back a loan she gave us a couple of years ago. That is always a wonderful feeling. My niece, McKinley, has a birthday on Wednesday. She will be 5 years old. I can hardly believe it. I was holding her in my lap last night, and I just said "Take a look at this long-legged baby." She has gotten so tall lately. She's not my baby anymore. Her first t-ball game is in the morning. I hope she enjoys it. Watching her the past 5 years and being pretty athletic myself, I think she could be good at any sport she chose to. It all depends on if she wants to do it. I've gotta run. My time here is almost up. We are going to look at another house tomorrow. Wish us luck!! Have a great weekend.

Memories

So I've been back since April 11, but Austin was sick and I was sick and things have been crazy busy here (working 2 jobs doesn't help). So I've been reading everyone's blogs but just haven't had time to post or comment. Don't think I'm indifferent. I like reading, just don't always have time to comment as well. So anyway since I didn't reply to "what you remember about me" I thought I would do some here.

Amanda- remember when we were cheer buddies junior year and during one of our routines at a football game I was half a second ahead of everyone and didn't know it. Because it was you and not someone else, I laughed my head off when you told me instead of dying of embarrassment. Remember when we roomed together at Nationals and I woke up with you 1/2 inch from my face trying to get a picture of my "eye boogies" Remember when you told me that you couldn't have children on the way back from Melissa's house. Remember when we had the 8th grade history project and spent a Sunday afternoon at your house with Chad and Jason laughing our heads off with sock puppets. Remember when you didn't take sides in the "war" I endured senior year. I was always grateful for that.

Addie-remember when you crawled in my suitcase at Nationals and jumped out and scared Aimee so bad she almost peed on herself. Remember how we walked up 14 flights of stairs to get a dress you bought b/c the elevators were full of cheerleaders and it was a long wait. I've never been in better shape, and thought I'd die by the time we made it to the top. Remember when we went horseback riding in 8th grade. Remember how we used to wave at everyone we saw while we were riding around. Remember the time we were at a basketball game and I told you I was "falling" and you said "hang on" You understood.

Kimberly-remember when we stayed up all night freezing in Wyoming b/c we were the only ones who didn't know you were supposed to sleep in your sleeping bags in the cabin. Remember how we got into a huge pillow fight with the guys b/c they kept throwing a tennis ball against the door while we were trying to sleep. Remember when we all got together and slept at your apartment in Starkville for a girl's night. Remember how you came and stayed with me in Ocean Springs while Austin was gone and kept me from being lonely down there.

Melissa-remember when we followed Austin and Ben to town, and when they went into the store we snuck into the back of your car and when they came back we jumped up and scared them to death. Remember how I accidentally slammed your fingers in the door when you were pregnant and you got mad at Ben. Remember when we came over to your trailer and woke up Ben who was supposed to pick you up at work an hour before. Remember how excited we were about Karlee, and we spent hours in Barnes&Noble looking in baby name books.

So I hope everyone enjoys these memories. I had to think for a while, but when I started typing stuff started coming to me. I'm sure I could type more if I thought long enough. If you remember, I hope these things bring a smile to your face and maybe even a laugh. It's great when you have friends you've known "forever" I'll type more soon. Love you guys!!

The wedding went perfect and it was a great trip. Things couldn't have gone better. They walked out of the church to Captain and Tenille's "Love Will Keep Us Together" Look up this song if you can't remember it. It was great.

Weddings

So I just wanted to let everyone know that Austin and I will be heading to Virginia today for my cousin Emily's wedding. The rest of my family is already there. I won't be able to blog for several days or read anyone's blog. I'm not gone, just unavailable. I'll return next week to excitingly read your blogs. Have a great weekend!!