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Happy birthday, Grammy... I miss you and I love you. I'm so lucky to have had you for a Grandmother... Sign in to see full entry.

I've been meaning to write this post for a couple of days now, but every time I tried to start it, my heart broke into a million pieces and I just couldn't go through with it. It just all of the sudden hit me that today would have been Grammy's eighty fifth birthday. I miss her, but I wouldn't wish... Sign in to see full entry.

I'm only writing this because part of me needs to say (well, at least write) it out loud... Yeterday was Nathan Aaron's fourth birthday. A few days ago, I wrote Mick another email, but I don't know if I dare send it...I'm pretty sure he won't like what it says. I can't help that. I wrote what needed... Sign in to see full entry.

Good morning, gang... I hope you're all doing well this morning. I can't believe we're into to June already!! When I woke up this morning, it looked foggy outside, but now the sun is nice and bright. Perfect!! I just checked my blogit account balance and I was seriously surprised to learn that I... Sign in to see full entry.

“Yes,” Lena whispers, her eyes frozen on the photograph. Tears burn her cheeks like a hot poker. “He spoke of you in every letter he wrote us. He says your father saved his life. He told us of the young girl and her baby. Do you know where they are now?” Milla has taken hold of Lena’s trembling... Sign in to see full entry.

Yes, folks...You've read the title of this post correctly...I decided to start Chrsitmas shopping again today. I know it's reeeeallly early, but I figure better to get a jump on the rush season before it actually starts. This morning, I went to ebay to look for Russian eggs for my uncle, but... Sign in to see full entry.

A note of apology to my friends here in blogland who were confused about my post from last night... I'm so sorry to have confused you all!! WAITING FOR GOD will in fact be released on 13 June. I should have it no later than 17 June, but that depends on what shipping method I've chosen. You see, I... Sign in to see full entry.

And now, ladies and gentleman of blogland, a HUGE sigh of relief!!... Roommie called the SSI office this morning, and the lady she spoke with told her that under the guidelines for receiving benefits, you can have up to (but no more than) $2,000 dollars a months in both your checking and savings... Sign in to see full entry.

I can't believe how quickly the month has gone by!! However, in one way I'm absolutely ecstatic to see it sink into the sunset...In just fourteen days, GOD will arrive!! Yes, that's right, kiddies...WAITING FOR GOD will be over in just fourteen days!! Amen!! I can't believe it...By the end of these... Sign in to see full entry.

Good evening gang, I meant to write some more of LENA for you all today, but I just didn't have a chance. I spoke with John this morning, and he told me that his little girl, Ema, is ill again. She's had a high fever for at least two days now, but no one seems to know what's causing it. The poor... Sign in to see full entry.

Some time ago, B and her husband gave me a multi-language CD. It was very nice of them, since I was still trying to learn some Russian. (I'm still learning it, by the way)...But for the last couple of days, I've been trying to teach myself a few Polish words. I've managed it pretty well, and I... Sign in to see full entry.

Hi gang, Sorry...I know I haven't posted much over the last couple of days, but I've been way too tired and also I haven't spent much time on the computer. I'll do my best to get back into the swing of things tomorrow. I hope you've all been doing well. I miss you all more than I can say, and I hate... Sign in to see full entry.

Her search began at the beginning of February. Somehow, she found her way to the Army headquarters in Kiev and asked for him there. His best friend, Demetri, took her to the commanding officer’s villa, where she was given the bad news. “Viktor was taken prisoner by the Germans just last month. We... Sign in to see full entry.

I just got back from my Mom's house, after having dinner. It was great because two of my aunts whom I've not seen in some time were there, as were the babies and my older sister and her husband. My aunt Diane somehow or other got on to the subject of me having children and commented several times on... Sign in to see full entry.

Well, here it is...I re-worked LENA this afternoon after a good deal of thought. Some stories are best told by going from the end back to the beginning, and I've decided this was the case with this story. In order to understand what I mean, you'll just have to read and follow the story closely, so I... Sign in to see full entry.

LENA PROLOUGE On this, the sixteenth day of January, 1945, the world is a strange and unfamiliar place. The new year has begun, but the war rages on. People get on with their daily lives as best they can, but how, she wonders. Why? For barely a month, Lena has been imprisoned in Kiev. She was... Sign in to see full entry.

In the mail the other day, I received a letter from the Social Security office. It seems they want the name and address of my bank as well as the amount of money currently in my checking account. Well, they're going to get an amount all right...But I'm going to beat them at their own game. I'm going... Sign in to see full entry.

I don't normally watch The Oprah Winfrey show, but yesterday I'm so glad I did. It was horrific and terribly painful to watch, but I couldn't allow myself to turn my eyes away. It's a good thing no one came by to visit because as I watched, I sobbed openly. I will never, ever forget the first time I... Sign in to see full entry.

I just got an email from my friend in The Netherlands, and I want to go see her so badly!! I'm a bit jealous (shame on me!!) because Heather came by the other day and told me she's been to Holland with a friend. My aunt visited Holland last November as well. I wish I could just get over my terrible... Sign in to see full entry.

Just a quicky update in conjunction with my post from this morning... I still haven't managed to find that stupid dried up watering hole!! However, I did manage to breed the flamingos and zebras successfully... Also, I managed to plant some shrub for the zebra to eat. I'm sure it won't be too long... Sign in to see full entry.