Enjoying the adventure!
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Charles Trippy
So about a month ago one of my kiddos from youth group posted on her Facebook that Charles Trippy had a brain tumor. Now, I knew he was a vlogger because I follow the vlogs of Hank and John Green and they had mentioned him. I found his vlog with his wife Alli, CTFxC, and his story about how he had a seizure and found out he had a brain tumor. Also, I found out he plays bass with We the Kings, a band my son, Regan, loves. Ever since I have been watching he daily vlog. He is MUCH better, by the way, and the brain slug is out!
Anyway, so about the time Charles was going through this, I was in Washington DC with my sister. We went to Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington. All around it they have these pictures of the young Martha Washington. In fact, there are no real pictures of her when she is was young, so they made the pictures through a backwards age progression (an age regression I guess.) She looked really familiar to me. And then I got it! She looks like Alli Trippy. Behold:
Who knew? Links are imbedded if you want to follow Charles' story. Glad you are getting well, Charles, and I am glad you survived the stress Alli.
Anyway, so about the time Charles was going through this, I was in Washington DC with my sister. We went to Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington. All around it they have these pictures of the young Martha Washington. In fact, there are no real pictures of her when she is was young, so they made the pictures through a backwards age progression (an age regression I guess.) She looked really familiar to me. And then I got it! She looks like Alli Trippy. Behold:
Who knew? Links are imbedded if you want to follow Charles' story. Glad you are getting well, Charles, and I am glad you survived the stress Alli.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Gray slacks
I am always trying to find dressy work clothes. All these pieces have been in my closet forever, except the white cotton top.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Gray and Purple
Purple and black Arafat scarf - Amazon
It can be hard to find professional looking clothes for work. While my gray cardigan is less structured than the jacket in the pin, I still think this comes together.
Monday, March 19, 2012
Purple pants
Well, I have to hold off on my announcement. So for now, enjoy purple pants! I bought these at Ross the day I spent in the mall with Regan. I didn't love the striped shirt with them so I have been pairing black tops with them. It was quite the stir at work. Are purple pants work acceptable?
I just realized that this is a recreation of an outfit Camile wore in her blog, All Things Lovely. I will be linking up to her here:
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Big Announcement...
...not today! Tomorrow, I will be posting it. For today, I just want to catch up. I was out of town on my annual trip to DC and didn't have good internet access. Then I got home and was busy every minute. So, I think it's time for a:
I finished reading the first book from The Hunger Games series for book club. Here are some jokes and nails from the book and movie.
"What I have been pinning"
I finished reading the first book from The Hunger Games series for book club. Here are some jokes and nails from the book and movie.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Eileen Fehlen
Sorry, I have grown so quiet, you all. It is just that we have been having a heck of a week around here. Two of my dear coworkers lost people this week, a youth my son knew has passed, and one of our neighbor's has lost his son. But the biggest loss this week for me has been Eileen Fehlen.
I first knew about Eileen through Pastor Tim Poetzel. Tim had served at our church, New Life, for several years when he took on the pastorate at Stanwood Foursquare. I did a little research and found hysterical videos of Eileen and the staff at Stanwood. Her son, John Fehlen, had been the Pastor at Stanwood.
I met Eileen face-to-face at a meeting of those with a heart for foster care. We were at Mill Creek Foursquare and she was with her daughter in-law Christy. Christy and her husband, Joseph, were foster parents. Joseph had pastored South Everett Foursquare and I had the opportunity to meet Joesph a number of times and hear him preach. But it was my first time meeting the ladies. We ate lunch together that day. I don't remember what we chatted about that day, but her humor and heart left an impression on me.
We met again when I drove up to to Stanwood to meet with her and Deena Parra to talk about starting a support group for foster parents at the church. She even gave us a tour of the building. I have her brochure pinned up over my desk. It is for the Wellhouse, a place where pastors or foster parents can go to get a much needed break. I know it was her dream to have enough respite foster parents at Stanwood Foursquare that all the foster parents in the church could get in time off.
Three weeks ago we had a meeting of orphan care ministries and agencies. The head of the meeting was introducing our speaker, Todd McNeal. She said that she knew Todd was doing important work because his mom had gone on and on about him. We were all puzzled because this Todd's mom wasn't at our meetings. After a few minutes we all whispered, "Eileen." Todd had served in Joseph's church. Apparently, Eileen was so proud of Todd that she had bragged a bit on him too.
Then I heard about the clothing place she was working on. She wrote about it detail on her Facebook. It was going to be a clothing resource for foster parents. An e-mail flyer came out. I put aside a tub of coats and e-mailed Deena to see when I could come up. She said she was sure Eileen would give me a tour.
But that tour never came. Eileen fell ill right after that. Her family gathered around her at Harborview on February 28, 2012. Nine years to the day from the day I was rushed to Harborview and diagnosed, Eileen had a different outcome, and went into the loving arms of her savior.
I didn't have a lot of time with Eileen. When we talked or e-mailed it was usually all business. There was so much to be done. She was not afraid to do it. In a world where there are so few role models or people to look up to, Eileen was that person. I know she was much more than her work. But I only knew that side and it made a big impact on me. The foster care community is minus a mover and a shaker today.
I first knew about Eileen through Pastor Tim Poetzel. Tim had served at our church, New Life, for several years when he took on the pastorate at Stanwood Foursquare. I did a little research and found hysterical videos of Eileen and the staff at Stanwood. Her son, John Fehlen, had been the Pastor at Stanwood.
I met Eileen face-to-face at a meeting of those with a heart for foster care. We were at Mill Creek Foursquare and she was with her daughter in-law Christy. Christy and her husband, Joseph, were foster parents. Joseph had pastored South Everett Foursquare and I had the opportunity to meet Joesph a number of times and hear him preach. But it was my first time meeting the ladies. We ate lunch together that day. I don't remember what we chatted about that day, but her humor and heart left an impression on me.
We met again when I drove up to to Stanwood to meet with her and Deena Parra to talk about starting a support group for foster parents at the church. She even gave us a tour of the building. I have her brochure pinned up over my desk. It is for the Wellhouse, a place where pastors or foster parents can go to get a much needed break. I know it was her dream to have enough respite foster parents at Stanwood Foursquare that all the foster parents in the church could get in time off.
Three weeks ago we had a meeting of orphan care ministries and agencies. The head of the meeting was introducing our speaker, Todd McNeal. She said that she knew Todd was doing important work because his mom had gone on and on about him. We were all puzzled because this Todd's mom wasn't at our meetings. After a few minutes we all whispered, "Eileen." Todd had served in Joseph's church. Apparently, Eileen was so proud of Todd that she had bragged a bit on him too.
Then I heard about the clothing place she was working on. She wrote about it detail on her Facebook. It was going to be a clothing resource for foster parents. An e-mail flyer came out. I put aside a tub of coats and e-mailed Deena to see when I could come up. She said she was sure Eileen would give me a tour.
But that tour never came. Eileen fell ill right after that. Her family gathered around her at Harborview on February 28, 2012. Nine years to the day from the day I was rushed to Harborview and diagnosed, Eileen had a different outcome, and went into the loving arms of her savior.
I didn't have a lot of time with Eileen. When we talked or e-mailed it was usually all business. There was so much to be done. She was not afraid to do it. In a world where there are so few role models or people to look up to, Eileen was that person. I know she was much more than her work. But I only knew that side and it made a big impact on me. The foster care community is minus a mover and a shaker today.
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