Today..in 95 degree weather....I will attempt to cook a rib-eye steak for each one of my employees and managers. That would be approximately 155 steaks!!! A daunting task, considering the grill will go about 8 at the time. We have had a good year....I am surrounded by great people...they have done wonderful things....I look forward to just saying thank-you.
Finishing up here this afternoon, I will take dinner to my friend, Bubba, and his wife as he is now at home and getting along pretty well. I appreciate all the prayers and I know he, and his entire family, do as well. I wish each of you could meet him...he is a truly awesome grandfather, father, husband, teacher, preacher, and friend. I am a better person because of the impact he has had on my life.
Another week is winding down and a busy weekend ahead as we go to Madison to help Joey & Stacey move into their new home.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Sunday, July 27, 2008
They're back!!!!!
I was right! We came back with more than we went with. Trey forgot his chair, Jennifer forgot her tennis shoes, we had 5 bags of bathroom accessories for Stacey & Joey's new house to bring back for them, Debbie found a new Ann Taylor Loft, and I found a new Ron Jon Surf Shop. We didn't have any wiggle room!!
Personally, I had a great week and did exactly what I anticipated doing. Get up, coffee, go to the beach, eat lunch, go to the beach (maybe a afternoon nap), go to dinner, sit on the porch, go to bed. We had great weather and calm seas until Wednesday. The hurricane that hit Texas created some massive seas for us and the beach was closed all day Wednesday and Thursday. Police were on patrol on land and in the air and were all over the people that decided to ignore the red flags, swift under currents, and huge waves. Fortunately Trey and I got in some great body surfing Tuesday before it got too big...even for me...and I have never been afraid of the ocean.
While we ere there, we got great news that my friend Bubba successfully went through his quadruple bypass surgery. He is now having a time with his kidneys and is back in the hospital for some urgent dialysis. I visited last night once we got back for several hours and when we called today after church, he was good enough that they were letting him go home. Pray for a healing of his kidneys that he might regain enough function that he will not have to endure the thrice weekly dialysis.
Back to work tomorrow, but.............5 more weeks of vacation before December 31st. I go again starting August 24 and a week a month until the end of the year.
Personally, I had a great week and did exactly what I anticipated doing. Get up, coffee, go to the beach, eat lunch, go to the beach (maybe a afternoon nap), go to dinner, sit on the porch, go to bed. We had great weather and calm seas until Wednesday. The hurricane that hit Texas created some massive seas for us and the beach was closed all day Wednesday and Thursday. Police were on patrol on land and in the air and were all over the people that decided to ignore the red flags, swift under currents, and huge waves. Fortunately Trey and I got in some great body surfing Tuesday before it got too big...even for me...and I have never been afraid of the ocean.
While we ere there, we got great news that my friend Bubba successfully went through his quadruple bypass surgery. He is now having a time with his kidneys and is back in the hospital for some urgent dialysis. I visited last night once we got back for several hours and when we called today after church, he was good enough that they were letting him go home. Pray for a healing of his kidneys that he might regain enough function that he will not have to endure the thrice weekly dialysis.
Back to work tomorrow, but.............5 more weeks of vacation before December 31st. I go again starting August 24 and a week a month until the end of the year.
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Can you say......GONE!
Today is the day! By 3PM we'll be locked and loaded in PCB...
Last year, trying to unload the car down there along with 300 other people and 3 elevators....during a driving thunderstorm...was an absolute nightmare. This year we aren't hauling all our groceries which will make it easier, but we are carrying 3 more people (Trey, Jenni, and Makinley) and all their "stuff." We have a plan when we get there....one bag per person first trip and we'll get the rest of it LATER! It's amazing. I could survive for a week with a couple of pair of shorts, a few T-shirts, my bathing suit and flip flops.....and my pillow. A woman can go through those kind of clothing requirements in a matter of hours..then you have to have seperate bags for makeup, shoes, hair dryers....who knows what all. Not to mention...there is a new mall directly across the street from us this year that wasn't open last year.
GUYS....believe me....I'll come home with more than I went with.
Oh well, go shopping. I'll be on the beach sitting on the ocean's edge, digging my feet into the sand, sunglasses on, IPOD playing some ZZ Top.....see you at dinnertime.
Last year, trying to unload the car down there along with 300 other people and 3 elevators....during a driving thunderstorm...was an absolute nightmare. This year we aren't hauling all our groceries which will make it easier, but we are carrying 3 more people (Trey, Jenni, and Makinley) and all their "stuff." We have a plan when we get there....one bag per person first trip and we'll get the rest of it LATER! It's amazing. I could survive for a week with a couple of pair of shorts, a few T-shirts, my bathing suit and flip flops.....and my pillow. A woman can go through those kind of clothing requirements in a matter of hours..then you have to have seperate bags for makeup, shoes, hair dryers....who knows what all. Not to mention...there is a new mall directly across the street from us this year that wasn't open last year.
GUYS....believe me....I'll come home with more than I went with.
Oh well, go shopping. I'll be on the beach sitting on the ocean's edge, digging my feet into the sand, sunglasses on, IPOD playing some ZZ Top.....see you at dinnertime.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Happy Birthday to you.....
We are celebrating some birthdays in the extended Sheneman Family during the coming week and I just want to wish my older sister, Susan, and my nephew, Mark, best birthday wishes. This is Susan holding Makinley at our Memorial Day cookout. I don't have any pictures of my nephew, Mark, on my PC, so this is the next best thing. Say hello to the singing Ham Boys!! Derrick, the dad, and Matt, the brother! I'm sure during the birthday hoedown Saturday night the boys will strum happy birthday to the celebrants. wish we could all be there, but we will hoist something in your honor sitting on the Gulf on Saturday evening. HOORAH! (Mark: even though you won't call a Uncle, check the mailbox first of the week at your mom's house.)
Thursday, July 17, 2008
10, 9, 8,. 7 and then it was 2
Two more days! I can't believe we are only two days from paradise. I remember the first time I went to the Gulf Coast of Florida.....September, 1988. Kroger used to have our annual fall sales meeting each year in Destin, Florida...on the gulf coast about 65 miles east of Pensacola. The first time I hit the Sandestin Resort...I knew I would spend many more hours there in the years to come and I have. Clear blue waters, lily white sand, virtually no "surf" to speak of, plenty of good seafood eateries, cool ocean breezes in the evening time. It just doesn't get any better than this. We are all excited to be going and I'm particularly happy that Trey has recouperated well enough that he feels like he can make the trip. I'm excited that Jennifer will be coming as well ....even though we will have to teach her to love it as much as we do. "That's the way we roll girl!" Buy some sunscreen or a good book, cause we are hanging on the beach. You're either with us or you can have the condo all to yourself during the daylight hours.
Speaking of my son....I am so proud of his resolve to lose weight and get healthier. He has done an awesome job watching his sugar and we can really see a difference. Way to go son!!! I always knew that you could do anything you put your mind too! I know it has not been easy, but the love of a good woman and other factors can be tremendous motivators. You can believe your dad loves you more than life itself....I have the greatest family and I am blessed beyond measure.
Speaking of my son....I am so proud of his resolve to lose weight and get healthier. He has done an awesome job watching his sugar and we can really see a difference. Way to go son!!! I always knew that you could do anything you put your mind too! I know it has not been easy, but the love of a good woman and other factors can be tremendous motivators. You can believe your dad loves you more than life itself....I have the greatest family and I am blessed beyond measure.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Hallelujah!!!
Great news this afternoon that my friend, Bubba, is finished with his quadruple bypass surgery and should be in recovery now. I know his wife, Cindy, son, and three daughters are all dancing on clouds about now. I will look forward to seeing him in the next few days once he gets situated back in his room.
Three more days and we head to Florida. I don't know that I've ever anticipated a vacation more than I do this one. It will be fun and more fun. I am looking forward to the hours of doing exactly what I want to do....which is basically nothing other than just playing with the grandkids. I know the folks at the store are ready for some R&R on their own just by having me 400 miles away. I have been more than a bear lately and the least little thing has gnawed at me more than I should ever allow. I am blessed to work with the people that surround me everyday and I can only pray they respect me and care about me more than I deserve. "We are called to conduct ourselves in a manner that is worthy of the gospel of Christ."
Forgive me Lord for those times that I fail you and those around me.
Three more days and we head to Florida. I don't know that I've ever anticipated a vacation more than I do this one. It will be fun and more fun. I am looking forward to the hours of doing exactly what I want to do....which is basically nothing other than just playing with the grandkids. I know the folks at the store are ready for some R&R on their own just by having me 400 miles away. I have been more than a bear lately and the least little thing has gnawed at me more than I should ever allow. I am blessed to work with the people that surround me everyday and I can only pray they respect me and care about me more than I deserve. "We are called to conduct ourselves in a manner that is worthy of the gospel of Christ."
Forgive me Lord for those times that I fail you and those around me.
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