With every season there is growth and then there is death. And then to take one more step, death comes in many ways.

If you are a Mother, do you remember when your child was first born? Do you remember the love you felt for that child. I do, I remember my heart just exploding with joy, pride and love.

I am a cross roads in my life where a death of a relationship has occurred. I fell empty, sad, lost. mad, sad, and most of all heart broken. To remember all of that love that was there in the beginning and to wonder where did it go? How could it have all gone so wrong. Why, why didn't I do things different. Why am I a failure.

Wow Time is flying by.

It was just Christmas just yesterday I am sure of it. How, when, where and why did it get to be June already? I guess it is true then it was said "Time stands still for no man", not even a woman.....he he he.
I have been enlightened to so many things in the past six months.
1) I am not afraid to live on my own... (Not that I am getting rid of Lee.)
2) That buying our funeral plans is not so bad.
3) Even if you try and try some things can't be changed, even if they need to be.
4) Not every thing is as it seems.
5) That owning a motorcycle at 52 and getting your motorcycle lincense at 53 is awesome and powerful.
6) If you have a windshield you don't get bug between your teeth.....he he.
7) At this stage in life there is so little time and sooooo many things to do.....

This the Season........

Well as you can see from the date of my last blog on here, it has been a long time. So I thought I should take a minute and up date a few things.
Life is back to as normal as normal gets. Lee and I are mostly content to be old fudedudies!
We have had some great times and out comes this last year.
We both bought motorcycles at the end of Aug., I have my learners permit, and am so looking forward to next spring when I can ride like a crazy woman. Lee and I have some great idea's on where we are going to take rides next year. '
Never in my 52 years was it a thought that I would have my own motorcycle. But the little rides I have went on this fall, I should have got one years ago.
Amanda has had a fairly rough year. I don't want to go into to deep, but she is doing as good as she can right now. She has a job that keeps her very busy. I have had one of her bosses from the company she works for tell me " she is very valuable to them" She is an awesome worker.
Sidney, Shalese, and Britton are growing up so quickly and they are awesome kids. I love them so much. And I have a great time with them.
Megan and Scott have had such a better year then 2009.
Lincoln is healthy, and is learning new thing every day. Bless the Lord for his blessing to Lincoln.
Scottie, Savana and Luke, are as busy as ever. These three kids did awesone the four months while Lincoln was in the hospital.Their Mom and Dad only missed one day of the four months Linkie was there. And the three kids where visitors in many different angels who cared for them durning this time. I have had some really fun times with these kids. There is not a time I sleep over do I have a free side durning the night. There is always a fight to see who gets on of my sides to sleep by.
Kellie and Ashley are busy raising those three boy and a little girl who is just rough and tumble as the boysl They are all active and very curious. They have plenty of energy. They love everyone and are happy to visit anyone and get to know anyone. One of the sadest things these little guys do to me is to cry and cry when I leave cause they want to come with me. There is nothing sadder to leave those crying babies.
There is never a dull minute about Skeemerland......

Every Day Life Is a Learning Experiance

This last week has been a whole new WORLD for little ole' Delta, Utah and an eye opener to me.
With the shooting of Officer Jose Greathouse Fox, I have witnessed first hand how someone actions can greatly have the ripple affect. Officer Fox was shoot by an illegal for Mexico who had just made a drug deal.
Tuesday morning was a buzz with police, media and the silent sadness of the lose of a hard working, loving and very strong woman. She had grown in so many ways and had picked her shelf up and had made good with her life. She had made friends with many, many citizen's in Delta and Millard County. Doing her job, she was shoot and killed by, a man who should not have been here in the USA. I have no solution on how to fix that problem, so I will leave it alone.
But it today I made some phone calls to let the local restaurants of Delta aware of the number of officers who will be present for the funeral on Monday. As I made the calls, one of them was the Taco Shop here in Delta. I talked to the owner and explained the reason of the call. After telling him about Monday, he said to me How sorry he was about the shooting and how much they as a community felt bad about it. I immediately said Please don't apologize to me! That this could have been done by anyone, even a white person. After hanging up I cried. It made me feel so bad that he felt like he needed to apologies for another persons mistake just because he is of the same race.
I hope that other Deltans will take note and make the Hispanic here feel the love and not the generalize all of them one lump.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

GOD BLESS US EVERYONE.......

MERRY CHRISTMAS

One thing I have been made well aware of the past year, is that life is for ever changing. That with each passing day, each passing hour and even to the passing minutes there is change.
I am so grateful for having a strong family. I have seen some heavy burdens placed on us this past year. And through it all we have survived. I have said many time this year that it is all a TEST of FAITH. I truly believe this and have seen it with my own two eyes.
Lee is fighting every day to keep on trucking. He will continue to do so until they tell him "NO MORE". Thank you for all you do. No one can still keep up with you.
Grateful to have a job in these time and happy to do it.
Amanda has made great strides in the past few years. Even to the point of owning her own home now.
And to be raising some of the nicest children. She is also a hard worker and keeps The Pizza house a float. She has done remarkable!
Megan and Scott have had a very long year. So many things have crossed their path. So many hardships and yet they have grown so close. Each knowing how it feels to have lost a piece of them. Scott I am so proud of the way you have stood strong for your family. You have been the solid foundation during some very trying times. Meg, God bless your strong spirit. You have lived through one of the things that would have dissolved me. Losing a child has been one of my greatest fears. And to have gone through it and then to have had Lincoln so early! You are my hero.
Brandon and Shayla you to have came a long way baby. Still newly weds and to have taken on the responsibility of owning a home and also having Talan. Lots of changes for you as well. Talan is one of the high lights for 2009. Grandpa is so happy to have him here.
Kellie and Ashley as well have had a heck of a year. But they to have grown in some real strong ways also. I know you plates are full with those darling boys and Mia. I am proud of the way you are holding it together. Thank you for being such a good example for the kids. It will pay off in the end. I promise......
Merry Christmas to every one and and may 2010 bring us all many blessing.

With this Thanksgiving I have remembered all of the reason I have to be THANKFUL. We have had a very trying year to say the least. And to be quiet honest I would rather not go over it one more time. I would rather look to the future and the year to come. With that said here is to 2010, maybe the road be bright and full of smooth roads ahead.
To EVERYONE I LOVE AND LOVE ME THANK YOU.........YOU HAVE HELPED MOLD ME TO WHAT I AM TODAY.

I HAVE FAILED

I have failed to post my youngest daughter and her family here on my blog. To them I am truly am sorry that I have neglected to include you! This was not done in any way intentionally and I will make sure to post their events also........

Ashley and Kellie are the proud parents of three boys, Wylee 8, Chauncy 6, Hobie 5, and one daughter Mia 18 months. They love each other and have a lot of fun adventure.
Ashley drives truck for a living and Kellie is a stay at home Mother.
Wyles is very active child and you never know what he will be up to next.
Chauncy is Papa Jesse boy, he love to go to the ranch with Papa.
Hobie is a couch potato he love to watch movie and he remembers the words to every movie he likes, just like his Mother did when she was a child.
Mia is a happy little girl exploring the world around her. She can whip all of her brothers, she has to being the only girl....

Well here is the mends to my neglect

I am so proud of my Brother

Saturday 29, was a hot August day. It was the day the family and friends gathered to say their last goodbyes to David C. Turner. After forty four years on this earth he has now returned to Heavenly Father and to the arms of a Mother who never got but a few short years with him on earth. She, herself was taken at a very early age of forty five years of age.
What are glorious day for the four of them to reunite. My Dad, Mother, J.E., and David all got to celebrate my Mothers birthday on the 22, and I will say I am a bit jealous! Of course I am no where ready to leave my family here on earth, but how I long to see my Mother and Father again and that day will come. I have a lot of years here on this earth to watch my children and grandchildren grow, blossom and live their life's.
I know that David would have loved to have stayed to do the same, but it was not to be.
David had so many good things said about him, that I am PROUD to say HE AIN'T HEAVY, HE'S IS MY BROTHER, AND I AM PROUD OF YOU!

R. I. P.

DAVID TURNER
David C. Turner Monroe, Utah David C. Turner, 44, passed away August 21, 2009 in his home despite the courageous efforts of his two sons. He was born in Santa Anna, California, January 3, 1965 to J. E. and Arline Gustin Turner. He married Christina Marie Canham, October 16, 1993. He lived and breathed for his children, adored his grandchildren and loved his wife. He was an amazing person who was loved by so many people. David is survived by his wife, Christina, Monroe; daughters: Amber (Dustin) Fagan, Las Vegas; Melissa Turner, Salt Lake; sons, Micheal Rowley, Price; Justin Turner and Jacob Turner, both Monroe; brother and sisters: Jeanett (Gerald) Johns; Pam Turner; Danny Turner; Lorie (Lelan) Skeem, Delta; Paula McDonald; Beth (Mark) Beverly; Audrie (James) Dennis, VA; grandchildren, Shaylee Fagan and Deacon Fagan, numerous nieces and nephews. David is preceded in death by his parents; brother J.E. Jr. "Noah" Turner. A small family memorial service will be held Saturday, August 29, 2009 at 11:00 at the family's residence. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in David's name at Zion's Bank. We will miss you, our man of all trades.

I am so over 2009

This has by far been a year from hades. I am so over it. The year started out with the passing of my Grandson Colten James Brown and has gone down hill since. I have lost a Colton, Uncle Bud Turner,
Uncle Bob Greenleaf, Uncle Glen Skeem, a good friend Jeff Mitchell and now my baby brother, David C. Turner.
We will be having a memorial service for David on saturday in Monroe, UT. It will be held at his, Chris, Amber, Melissa, Justin and Jocob home.
Rascal Flatts has a two songs that I am feeling so strongly about right now. One being
It's Not Supposed to Go Like That, and the other is Why. Both have touched a part in my heart and say most of what I am feeling. I would like to express to all my loved ones and dear friends how much I LOVE EACH OF YOU. And would like to publicly say to each of you how dear you are to me and that i cherish you as a part of my life. Thank you for the blessing you have all brought to my life.
Dear Father in heaven, Please give us all a rest.
Love Lorie and Amen.

OH WHAT A SUMMER

The months have slipped by since June and now it is Aug. Where did they go, the months I mean!
We have have had lots of interesting adventures and I am looking froward to the fall.
I will try to do better keeping up with the adventures of our life, i promise!

A Missed Blessed Event

Today was a Blessed Event missed. Not because any of us wanted it to be, but because Heavenly Father had other, greater things planed for Colton James Brown. Bless Megan and Scott today with
special blessing today Father, for they have had to put their full family plans on hold for a little while. Let them fill the love from us their earthy families and help to fill the emptiness in their hearts.

Well I had the chance to RIDE not drive into Salt Lake Friday night. Wow it was amazing to actually be able to see how much it is changing. I know it has been 15 years since we lived there but I have been back to the valley. And it has only been 7 years since the Olympics were there. It has growen to be a place that is nice to visit but I am so glad to be able to live in Delta. No we do not have every shopping center there is in the big city, but we have so much more. People who know each other and will be glad to look out for each other. To have a kind word for you when you are down (and of course lots of gossip, but if they are talking about me they are not talking about someone else.). When you get in your car you can at least drive, non of this stop, start, stop, start business. There are lost of great things to do if you are willing to take a little time to look for the beauty of this town and county.
Here's to life in the country.

Spring Has Sprung

As much as I hate the thought of summer coming, IT IS. I am not a fan of hot weather and I could live all year long without it getting over 80. I don't like to get hot. I am not sure why or when it happened but I do not. Even when I was a kid I hated getting hot.
Now cold I like cold it is exhilarating and it makes me want to do stuff. Not the heat. I welt like a flower that has not been watered for days and days.
So now it is my turn to whine about the weather. LOL

I had a wonderful BIRTHDAY

I had a wonderful Birthday this year. My great family and friends made sure that i felt special. There was a surprise around every corner. First the one that will be named (KIM) decorated her van with a poster announcing to the world it was my BIRTHDAY and parked it in the City parking lot a few parking spaces from my car. Next after I went to the Chamber Social I came back to balloons attached to a box of Ben Gay. (Chris) I received flowers from Amanda and the kids. Megan videoed the kids singing to me. Kellie and the family made sure they were on the ball and gave me a Demdaco figure and plaque helped to make it what it was. Amanda and Megan's family gave me a LARGE Lemon aide Jar full of lemons and limes.
A good friend and a cute young man came by to wish me a Happy Birthday (Deb). The ladies from the City office all wished me a Happy one. Aunt Barbara and Uncle Bob called and sang Happy Birthday to me.
Remembering what fun we had in Disneyland the year before was the icing on the cake. Thanks to all who made it a Birthday to remember.

HAPPY EASTER

HAPPY EASTER
As most know this is my favorite holiday. I LOVE Easter.
So once again!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HAPPY EASTER

Life never stops surpising you.

Well once again life steps up and makes me take a step back. Lee and I will be attending a funeral of a friend who at one time worked for us. It has only been a few months since we said our good byes to Courtney and now we will say farewell to Jeff. Both of these young men have left much too soon for their short lives. I am so very sad for Jeff's three little children and Cody who now have to find their way in this big world without their Dad
I learned long ago that a girls first love of their life is their Father. And for the boys they need to have a Dad to show them how to be a man as wells as a gentleman.
My heart is so sad and it will be a very sad day.

Blaaaaa

Blaaaa...... Do you ever just feel blaaaa. Not that there is any thing wrong just blaaaaaa.
Maybe it's I am a sheep blaaa blaaaa blaaaaaa. Or maybe this is a Sienfeld episode. A lot
about nothing. Okay this is a silly blog but it is what it is...................BLAAAAAAAAAAA

Here comes Easter!!!

I love Easter!! I love the colors, the bunnies, candy, eggs, baskets, Easter grass, peeps, jelly eggs, chadbury eggs, Easter Egg Hunts, Easter dresses, Easter bonnets, hard boiled eggs. I can't think of one thing I don't like about it. This is truly a kids holiday. And as you know I am a large kid. Some of my favorite memories are of all of my Uncle's, Aunts, and cousins going camping at Topaz Mountain for Easter weekend. We always had such a good time. And of course that Easter Bunny always knew where we were. Dad would always tease us about getting his gun to shoot the Easter Bunny. He know just how to get our goats. My Mom did a really cute thing with us when we were little. She would pick one of us kids to start with and she would tell them all about that child's Easter basket and what would be in it, as she went from one child to the next with the tell of their Easter basket it would grow. She would describe it larger and fuller with each basket, until she got to the fifth child. By this time the last children was so worked up and then she would say "And all you get is a basket." Of course we would all sequel. No wonder I love this HOLIDAY.............