I have been TAGGED!!!!

I have been tagged, thank you Linda Clites. What does "tagged" mean? Well, I am to tell you seven things about myself and then tag seven friends and the chain continues. Here is my problem.....I don't have seven friends with a blogspot.

My original reason for this blogspot was to keep in touch with friends and family. Keep others posted about my parents, and some about my children. So, I thought, instead of telling all about myself, I decided I would post seven things about my parents.

1. When my dad was 17 years old he drove 55 miles to visit my Grandma Lila, or was it to visit that beautiful redhead who happened to be her daughter? Dad and Mom spent the next two years dating and taking Grandma Lila, to fellowship and gospel meetings. Dad chose to serve the Lord in August 1965, and Mom followed in October 1965.

2. My parents were married in November 1965. They were both fresh out of high school. They were scheduled to be married on Wednesday night before Thanksgiving, when Dad got his draft notice to report on Monday, two days before their wedding. The draft board agreed to wait for 15 days while they got married, and went on their honeymoon.

3. Dad's army service took my parents to Germany for 15 months. While in Germany, they had Sunday morning fellowship meeting in their home with three other soldiers of our faith.

4. Upon returning to the United States, my parents had us four children. When we were just young kids, they moved us to the country. There Dad and Mom built a house with the help of family and friends. Dad worked a full time job, left work early, and came to Perry County each afternoon and worked until dark to get the house under roof. That was 30 years ago, and we have since made many memories there.

5. Around that time, Mom took a job working for the United States Post Office. She loved being part of the community, and working so she could still be part of our growing up. She worked part-time until we were all out of school and in college. She later became the postmaster of our local post office.

6. Dad worked at the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a computer/business analyst. Dad commuted from Perry County for 30 years going 32 miles one way. For three years, I commuted with Dad. Someday we can share some of our funny stories of traveling together.

7. My parents have been married for 42+ years. They have been wonderful examples in so many ways.

Now for my list of 7.... not that my list can match Dad and Mom's.

1. Mark and I were married 1994. We met at our church convention.

2. When we were married, I was still in college.... Mark always says he has already put one kid through college. (Not really he just finished the job)

3. Upon graduation we started the next stage in our lives...... a family.

4. I work at Bill and Margaret's (Mark's parents) personal care home. I have always been able to bring the children with me. I enjoy my job, and feel that the residents are an extended part of our family.

5. Two highlights of our week are Wednesday evening bible study, and Sunday morning fellowship meeting. We have such a wonderful family.

6. Although I only have three brothers, I still feel like I know what it is like to have sisters, because I have wonderful sister-in-laws.

7. I am often overwhelmed by the love and compassion of others. I am thankful for others thoughts, prayers, and love. I realize that I am in debt to so many.


Now that you all can read our lists. I have no one to tag. So, I suppose the chain will stop with me. You can however leave me a message, and I will feel better that I do have a few friends.

A brief update on mom. She has continued to need an increase of pain medication. With the increase of medication, it has a decrease of appetite. I have been with Dad and Mom for a few days, and she seems to be eating better, but certainly not as well as she has in the past. She is however able to rest comfortably when her pain is under control. Thank you all for your love and concern.