Sunday, February 14, 2010

Rough week

I haven't posted in so long! It's been a rough week!!!
I have a new friend who is dealing with some difficult news. I want to protect her privacy and not elaborate, but it's been hard not to feel angry for her. My sister is also having a tough time because she was horribly betrayed by two friends involved in this whole mess.
I then had to go to FL to take care of some medical screenings before the kids and I move overseas with Josh. I didn't HAVE to do it in Florida, but the alternative was to drive one hour less with all of the kids and no help. At least in Florida, the grandparents can help me corral the kids. :) I thought it was all done but I was called on Friday and asked to come back this week. *SIGH* By the end of this week, I will have gone to Florida three times in four weeks. Fortunately, my sister will go with me to help so we can make it a very long day trip.
Then Friday I received some terrible news. The day before the world lost an amazing, young man. Jamie was stationed in Japan at a nearby Navy base. He was a young, fun guy that the youth looked up to and the older adults adored. He was an all around great guy. He was riding his motorcycle when a car failed to yield while making a left turn and struck Jamie. He died instantly. He leaves behind his beautiful bride of eight months.
I'm posting a picture of Jamie from when he was in Japan hanging out with some youth who have grown up to be great people. Jamie is in the tie.

Also, I like the following bumper sticker:

Maybe I can get one in German?

On a better note, the kids got to experience 6 inches of snow here. This was the record for 20 years! Amazing! We had a lot of fun and I'll post pictures soon.
I also had an amazing day in church today. Some things I heard were exactly what I needed to hear. I am a daughter of a Heavenly King and I am loved. My Heavenly Father's plan is perfect and even when I have rough weeks and don't understand why things are the way they are, I have to trust Him and know it is the way it should be.
My condolences to Jamie's family. He touched so many lives and made the world a better place.

2 comments:

Amy said...

oh Rachel, I'm sorry about your friend. I hope that you have a much better week. ((hugs))& prayers

Anonymous said...

Maybe you can get in touch with Evelyn Fritz, ask her how to say it, and make a vinyl sticker for your vehicle's back window. I'm sad to hear of the loss. Everyone drive safely! Love, Angie