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Man I can't imagine my kids growing up and leaving me one day. I miss my kids so much when they are gone on trips. Shay is in New York City this weekend on her senior trip. I miss her so much. I love to spend time with her talking to her and listening to her and what she is doing. Matthew is doing so much better this time around with missing her. I think that is a good thing. I have only seen him once for about 15 minutes. He loves her so much that I think it actually hurts him to be away from her.

I ordered her graduation announcements this weekend and her honors medal. I ordered her honors sash in February and just shipped two days ago from India....India really, I thought I bought it from Indiana, but when I checked the tracking it was in Paris, France this morning. Wow, you think that the USA had someone to make these. Really? I so need to get the rest of her pictures taken. It is amazing how much stuff you have to do for graduation. She is graduating from two different school plus college all at the same time. So much to do, plus the stuff for the church service. Of course, she is not her to do any of it. She is off traveling having fun. I would not want it any differently. I want her to travel and experience as much as she can before she steps into the real world of work and college.

We only have 5 or 6 weeks of school left. Sierra is so looking forward to it. I am looking forward to next year, we are going to try Florida Virtual School next year. I think this will be good for her. She is so hate school, so maybe this will be a good option for her. I think I might try some new things next year. I so know we need to make a change in how we do school or we may grow to hate each other. (not really) I could never hate her but man do I get frustrated. Sierra is a great kid and I know one day it will all click in.

Well, until next time. Have a great week!!!

God is Faithful!

Another week come and gone and God is still faithful.

Shay got into a car accident on the Dames Point Bridge last Thursday and God protected her as usual. Matt was driving her truck and hit water and started to slide, he could not get control and hit the wall of the bridge. Shay said she thought they were going to go over the side. She was shaken up a little, so of course, Matt had to comfort her. It is amazing how this strong, independent child, goes into defenseless little girl mode when he is around. Sometimes it makes me want to puck, but on the other side I am glad that she is going to rely on her man for guidance, direction and support.

So after this accident, they left for New Orleans on a mission trip on Saturday. Matt's arms are still pretty messy from the air bag. After working over there for a week, his arms probably won't feel any better. I talked to Shay today and they appear to be working pretty hard. She is enjoying the week.

Sierra is missing her sister this week, but likes getting all of mom's attention. Too bad it won't be for long. Al and I are leaving to go to Disney soon and Sierra is going to spend the night with Dani and Grandma. She loves to go and spend the night with people. Looking forward to a great couples weekend in Disney. I guess we can all act like kids since we won't have any with us.

Graduation is coming soon and my baby won't be a baby anymore. She will be all grown up or at least she will think she is. Shay is turning 18 in about a week. Decided today with the help of Sarah and Kelsey, mostly Sarah, to have a Redneck themed party. Can't wait to buy spam...for the spam carving contest. I don't think Bryan will have much work to do for the party since he loves the whole redneck lifestyle. I hope it will be fun.

Well better go for now. Blog again soon.

Christmas is Over and a New Year has Began

Well, it is January and we are in the year 2010. Do you remember when you were a kid thinking about what the year 2010 would be like...flying cars, techno clothes, the jetson and all. I remember thinking how old I would be in 2010--45 years old. I thought that sounded so old, it was like half of 90. Of course now I think it is pretty young. I never thought I would have a young lady graduating from high school and college and another one only in the 5th grade. I will be 52 when Sierra graduates.

Shay will be graduating this year, she has a busy year planned. She is going to San Francisco the end of January, New York in end of March, and Ecuador the beginning of July. College starts in August and she will be entering college as a junior. She received a Presidental Scholarship to UNF and should recieve the highest Bright Futures Scholarship. I am so proud of her accomplishment. Now if she would only decide what she wants to do with her life and most importantly get a JOB!

Sierra is in the 5th grade and is struggling through another year of school. Don't get me wrong it's not because she is not smart. She is very smart. She is not motivated. She would rather play and watch TV than do school work. We have our days, but she is a great kid to hang out all day with. She will grow up to be a great energtic woman.

Al finally went back to work in August. They worked him like crazy all the way up to Christmas. It almost made up for the 8 months he was out of work last year. God is good and always provides.

2010 looks to be a adventurous year for the Miness family. I can't wait to see what God has in store for us this year. Hopefully he brings many of our friends along for the ride. I look forward to the adventures of 2010.