So much for 'I'll post those pictures tomorrow' huh? Why is it that 'tomorrow' never quite goes to plan? Or is it just me? LOL!

   Last week got rather busy with getting things ready for Dee's memorial service which was this past Saturday. Dh asked me to do a power point, slide show of pictures of her set to a particular song. First of all - I have NEVER done this before! Secondly it took me a whole day to get it right! Then he asked me to do a reading, which I agreed to. However, we couldn't find a reading for a memorial service which was even remotely appropriate to the circumstances. So he asked if I would give a tribute on behalf of our church instead. For some strange reason I agreed! Yikes!

   Then we had an issue with the catering manager only wanting to serve vending machine coffee and tea to everyone without any refreshments to go with it! (yes! Really!) So we ran to Costco the night before and bought a big sheet cake and disposable plates, forks, etc and I served it myself to save causing anyone on staff any extra work.

   The memorial service went well and everyone played their parts perfectly. Her whole family were there, who aren't saved apart from her husband. Some of us simply shared with them what Dee had said to us about her heart for her children and grandchildren to come to know the Lord. And how she longed to know they would be with her one day in Heaven. Nothing high pressured - just sharing her words and her heart for them. It was a tender and amazing morning.

   Afterwards I wasnt' feeling very well, and thought we should get the kids quickly and go home. Dh insisted on taking me out for a bite of lunch and I begrudgingly went thinking that it wasn't fair on our friend who had the kids. As usual, he was right! As soon as I had a piece of roast vegetable quiche in my stomache I felt much better. I was just too hungry and had swallowed alot of air while crying that morning - bad combination! And when we did get the kids, my friend said that she almost rang to say 'Go get a bite to eat first' so I didn't feel guilty anymore for taking the time to do it!

   It was actually quite nice to have an hour out with hubby on our own - quite a novelty! It wasn't like a date since we werent' in a 'date' mood after the service, but it was nice to have some time alone just the same.

   All of this was on top of 'regular' life and some 'issues' that have come up with the kids. Somehow in all of that my poor blog got simply ignored.

   Mr. Wiggles is starting to make some real progress. He actually 'marked paper' when we were coloring with some kids last week!!! This is the first time that he didn't simply tear the paper and eat the crayons. Of course after ten minutes of doing great he got bored and popped the crayon in his mouth - but at least we accomplished something first!

   Miss Giggles seems to have got over her 'honeymoon' period now. We have gone from 'Everything is wonderful, fun, delicious and the best ever' to 'I hate this! This is disgusting! and picking everything to bits.' She has started to challenge us big time!

   Last night though, we had a heartbreaking moment. She had been naughty and I told her that she wouldn't be having any desserts or sweets for a few days. She was stubborn, grumpy, and had a really angry look on her face. She was getting ready for bed with a very stone cold attitude and was very angry with me. (That made two of us actually!)

   After she was ready for bed I took her on my lap and reminded her of her punishment. Then I gave her a huge hug and told her that I still loved her and that she had to learn how to behave as part of a real family. That was my job and I was doing this to help her learn because I loved her.

   Well, at that the flood gates burst and she sobbed and sobbed! She was clinging to me and it broke my heart!!! She was used to be punished and told off, but people were mean to her when they did and didn't 'like' her anymore. She couldn't comprehend that her behaviour hadn't changed the way I felt about her!

   I'm sure it is a message that will take alot of reinforcing but it was a start. I guess it is no wonder that I'm feeling exhausted right now, huh?