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Weekend with Valerie

I need to blog a little bit, but frankly I just want to crash into bed. This weekend has sapped me. There were certainly some very bright spots, but I was either crying or on the verge of tears all weekend. OR, I was trying to be happy so that Crystal’s daughter wouldn’t realize howContinue reading “Weekend with Valerie”

I need some prayers

One of my dear friends Crystal just had a baby boy Asher. He was born this morning after an emergency c-section. Asher Matthew Scott Croshaw. He’s a cutie. 7 pds, 11 oz. He was born almost a month early and had to taken to UVA hospital because he’s not breathing well. Crystal is at theContinue reading “I need some prayers”

Adieu Sweet Escort!

Last night I cried. I had to clean out my little car before giving her away to the car dealership, and I wept like a baby. I remembered the time when we had runaway from Provo together to Iowa. My mom had asked me to drive across the country with someone so that I wouldn’tContinue reading “Adieu Sweet Escort!”

Eve Buys a New Car

Part 2: (continuing the experiment of writing in 3rd person) The morning broke early. Eve rolled into the shower at the terrifying hour of 7:45am. The lovely Sarah drove her through the horrific bumper to bumper traffic to the car dealership. Luckily, the two girls made it 7 miles in just under 45 minutes! SarahContinue reading “Eve Buys a New Car”

Story Time

The Fantastic Adventures of a Ford Once upon a time there was a girl named Eve. It was 2001 and she had just gotten off a mission and needed a good car. She decided to buy a 1994 Ford Escort for $3,500. This little car was wonderful. From 2001- 2008, it drove from Utah toContinue reading “Story Time”

The Joy of Thinking

Tonight’s ethics class was a riot. I wasn’t feeling like talking too much, which is a problem when you’re supposed to conduct a class for 4.5 hours. I went into the class and asked them how they were doing and my three ladies–Abi, Chi Chi and Doris–just started chattering for the next 20 minutes aboutContinue reading “The Joy of Thinking”

Lessons of Trees

I try to keep this blog positive, but lately I find myself at a loss. I really want to try and be good at things. I want to try and be my best self. But, I suck at this sometimes. Lately I’ve felt a little disconnected, despite feeling closer to friends–I’m just feeling a littleContinue reading “Lessons of Trees”

Poverty

Tonight in class we read a story about Poverty. The article is “What is Poverty?” by Jo Goodwin Parker. Read it. I just want to run off to West Virginia and give away money. Seriously. After reading the story, I wanted my class to write a response, but I needed them to take a moreContinue reading “Poverty”

My name

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Perfection and Happiness

I feel older. I don’t know if that’s quite right. I feel changed. Age doesn’t have anything to do with it. I’m just older. I am letting my nails grow out, which makes typing a beast. But, it’s just one little thing that makes me feel better. Sometimes I get depressed reading old journals becauseContinue reading “Perfection and Happiness”