Just a quick hello!

I really enjoyed working at Norris elementary today! The kids are getting ready for a big reading test for next week. I'm starting to make some connections with a couple of these kids. They are so adorable and with the exception of one or two here and there, they're very polite and very excited to learn how to read.
I ran a couple of errands and headed home to hold my cleaning lady's little baby. She is absolutely adorable!
After they finished, the "boys" and I took a good, long nap.
I made meatloaf for dinner (yes, you read that correctly, I actually cooked!) made a couple of phone calls, played with the dogs until Rod got home.
While he was at his work-out I fielded quite a few phone calls from friends wishing me good luck for the central line surgery tomorrow. I even had a sweetheart of a friend call and pray with me over the phone. She so touched my heart when she prayed that "I would feel God's presence with me before, during and after the procedure." It really hit me that it is my responsibility to feel God's presence, since he's always with us. I plan on having several conversations with him tomorrow.
Well, I'm off to bed. I've got to get up early, shower with this special soap, pack a bag (just in case I'd have to stay ovenight, which is not the plan) and head on down to the hospital.

Thanks to you all for your well wishes and prayers.
Thanks also, for reading.
much love
annette
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