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Laundry Day

This is the lovely sign that is above the toilet in the bathroom at the coin-op laundry I go to. I hadn't noticed it before because I never go into the bathroom there. But today I was curious and checked it out. This is what I saw......'hmm just a friendly sign' I thought. Then I got closer I couldn't believe how rude people are! However, maybe this sign does work, because the bathroom was nice and clean.

Its always fun to go to a public place and meet new interesting people, or just watch them. Today there was a nun wearing a full on black shroud. I could only see her face and hands. She also had a little cross pin on. Everyone there is sweet and pretty friendly. There was an old man, with no teeth, and a biker couple who have traveled all over Northern California and Nevada.
There is a doughnut shop next door and they don't have very nice equipment for coffee and hot chocolate, and only 20 doughnuts. Thats it! No old fashioned kind.... bummer.

Thank you!

Thanks eveyone who was part of the online surprise! It really was a surprise for me.
I had a very nice birthday (as you can see in Patrick's blog).
Well, Josiah is feeling better with his teething, but two nights ago he woke up with croup. =( Poor kid. But he kind of likes it. He thinks its funny how his voice sounds, when he laughs or cries he makes this barking seal sound, and its kind of scary to hear, but he gets a kick out of it. Like when he is eating or drinking he is making a sound in the back of his throat to test and see if he is barking. Its nice he has a good outlook on his illness.
I've been struggling with being able to maintain. All my life I have moved every 2-4 years and so now I am restless. I got to talk to a friend who has been living a nomadic life for the past 6 months and now they are looking at being in a place where there is a lot of nothing and she will have to be content with maintaining and taking care of her family. It was really encouraging to talk with her and to get a new perspective on what I am doing here and now.
I know that I need to take advantage of every situation I am presented and I know that this one is hard fro me because it is more mundane than I would like, however I am seeing that this is also a preparation for things to come. I'm not sure how long it will be, I just need to be patient and taking advantage of this time to learn some simple truths.
I'm reading a couple of books right now: Jesus for President, by Shane Claiborne/ No Perfect People Allowed, by John Burke/ the power of a praying parent, by Stormie O'Martian
I think that is plenty for me to learn.
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Happy Birthday Surprise!!!

This is Patrick Hardy [Bethany's husband] Writing to you all.. Ok, so I got this great idea from this guy.. To sneak into Bethany's blog and post this birthday card for her.. I thought that it might be cool to have all of her friends leave a comment/Birthday wish.. Her birthday is today July 10th, so comment away, and if you see her, wish her a happy birthday!!!

mmmmAH!

Josiah is starting to form the word 'mom' and it seems that he is understanding that it is Patrick and I. He moves his mouth, like a cow chewing, and then he starts to vocalize...mmmm..mah..mah..mmmm. Its so cute! He also recognizes his name now.
RIght now he is teething his top 4 teeth really bad. He has a fever and is very cranky.

The smoke is clearing from all the fires! Yeah!. I can still smell it in the evening, though. I know many people are bummed from the news that we won't have fireworks show this year, but I'm fine with that. I'm not too keen on fire works. I had a bad experience in China when our small 'American' group had our own show. It left one person with a hole in their arm and many of us with burning ash falling on our skin. I have little round scars on my thighs.

My Birthday is coming up and Patrick bought me the Once soundtrack, I was just thinking about it that day that he gave it to me! Wow does he know me or what?!