Timothy Carl Dreher

July 10, 1984 was a scarey day. The pains wouldn't stop. My baby came, a month early. For several minutes I didn't even know what I had. Then when I did he was taken so fast I had no idea what was going on. When they wheeled me in to see him there were machines beeping, tubes everywhere, IV bags hanging, and looks on faces that told me to pray. 7 1/2 hours after birth he was on his first ambulance ride. Mind you, I said first. Many came after, be it by an actual ambulance, or mommy pretending to be one. They told me "If he makes it to one year then he should live". My son never sat until he was 1 year and 1 week old. Prayer does huge things. Faith may wander, but don't ever let it leave. Above here he is. Far from the sickly 5 pound 6 ounce boy he was. Now 5 foot 11, 170 pounds and a size 14 shoe! My young man, I am so proud of you my son.

I've Returned

Haven't been here in quite awhile. First I was busy with school ending. Then medical tests came back not looking quite right. After many tests since June 7th with probing, biopsying, sticking and drinking stuff that even a plant shouldn't have I am still waiting for results. Last Thurs., July 5th was the last of the tests that I was told to get, so far.
Then during this time my very close friend the "Computer" got sick. I took her to Dr. Harry and he fixed her. He put things inside of her that I just do not understand. (micro excel office 2007) or something like that. I was really good on the other. Now I am totally lost. Many things have happened during this time. I will catch you up soon.

Memorial Day

I do an analogy for the kids at school. It goes like this.
Do you know how big a football field is? Well if we were to lay people down side to side and head to toe across the entire field that is how many bodies died in World War II. When we were bombed and after the ships were sinking and after and during all of the fires the only thing that did not burn was our AMERICAN FLAG.
What is sad is that every morning I stand and pledge to the flag at my school. I also watch the children, many have no idea why they are doing the pledge. Teachers I know that we have an insane core curriculum that MUST be done for the "TESTS" but take the time to explain why the pledge is done. Who knows this little gesture might help get a little bit of respect back in people. Oh and teachers do the pledge also instead of talking with a parent or someone else. Children also learn by example, be one. For all of the men and women that have served and are serving this beloved USA, THANK YOU! To the families of those lost, God Bless You.
This is also written in memory of two of my children's friends killed in Iraq.
Spc. Adam D. Froehlich, US Army, Pine Hill, NJ, killed March 25, 2004
and
Spc. Anthony "Joe" Dixon, US Army, Lindenwold, NJ, killed August 2, 2004

A Horror in the Garden

In 1984 Steve and I bought our home. Several trees were in the yard and over the years many have come down one way or another. Two of the trees were MULBERRY. Now I don't know if you are familar with this monster. Why do I call it a monster? Because the roots do whatever they want even 23 years after the tree came down. While the birds are fat and happy, I am not. These horrible berries are everywhere! I cannot cut this down as it has grown on my neighbors property, just beyond the fence. Moral of story, never ever plant this tree it takes over everywhere a roots grows.

Deviled Eggs

Why write about this? It has recently caused huge fights in my house! I have been making deviled eggs for at least 30 years. I am known for my rocket launchers, as Steve calls them. (and the smell they omit after eating ...) Well my loving sweetheart is on a diet. He went onto the internet to research of all things, deviled eggs. He then proceeds to inform me that I am cooking them all wrong. WHAT?!?! He tells me all of these crazy things the web sight has told him. I very lovingly explain that he has not had a problem with MY deviled eggs in 29 years so I do not by any means want to hear another word about this. HA, does it stop him? NO! Will I bend? NO! Am I currently sitting here typing while eggs are cooking my way? YES!

18 Days To Go

When someone says 184 days it sounds long, it is long. Many days are longer than others. Anyone that says a full moon does not effect children has never been in a classroom. I think I say it every year, and I mean it every year, "This one has been the longest". Well maybe not the longest, but definately the hardest I've had in 16 years. I can honestly say that I will be very happy at 1:30pm on the 15th. If anyone reading this takes anything from it, teach your child respect. Let them know if it is given it will be gotten back. Somewhere, somehow something must change in this world.

Out of Reverse

Today I went a bit into reverse. I don't like doing that. I am tired, a little scared of what will come of all the tests that must be run, and I am fed up with some specific people. So when I lost my cool, for a good reason, then was called on it, a bit of the "Old Dawn" appeared. Thank goodness it was only a bit. I walked away before the appearance became something I would be ashamed of. It is hard sometimes to keep her in check. I have worked hard to change from who I was years ago. I'm back moving forward again - with HIS help.