Arctic Blast

We had Idaho cold temperatures a week ago and this picture captured it all...

Shower Remodel

My husband is amazing. He can do anything he sets his mind to and he makes it seem so effortless. I was only the gofer on this project, and other than picking out the tile and helping take out the old tiles, Troy put it all together. The bulk of it took a long weekend and all of the finishing touches took about three weeks. I am so glad to have our shower back. Thank you Troy!

Possibilities

Gulp. I am applying for a new position at work. It is in the very department that I work for now but will be doing actual claim handling vs. claim processing. It will be a promotion for me and a bit scary because of the responsibility, but I am very excited for this new challenge. Positions like this don't come along very often in my department...the last opening was 10 years ago. It is funny how it happened. A woman far north of us decided to switch careers and that left an opening in her department. A different claim handler did a lateral move which opened yet another spot. They decided not to replace this second person directly in her own department but in mine instead. You see, I feel like this was meant to be. I just graduated from college and now this! I knew that I would never be competititve enough for this position until I finished school, and now that I have, this door has opened. I am rambling a bit, so I guess what I am trying to say is please keep me in your prayers for the interview that will likely be happening within the next few weeks.

Kathryn Rockafield

On a more somber note, my Grandmother Rockafield passed away this past weekend. She was born in 1912 and lived to 2009 and was 97 years old. My grandmother was a beautiful woman. She had smooth skin and a quiet voice and was sharp as a tack for as long as she was alive. I admire so much about her...she was a quiet woman, but had strong opinions...I see my mother in her and love that. Growing up, my Grandma and grandpa's house was the best for playing. They had a huge fir tree in their backyard that we would make forts under. The neighbors had a horse pasture with horses that I would always sneek over to pet. If you couldn't find me, I was over there. Grandma was incredibly gifted with a greenthumb and always had fresh food and a full greenhouse. I will always relate the smell of a greenhouse to her. My favorite foods at Grandma's house were cheese and crackers and her angel food cake with whipping cream frosting. She would decorate them with flowers from her garden. I really do miss those days. It has been a long time since she lived in that house but the memories will stay with her family forever. We love you Grandma...it's amazing all of the things you've seen in your lifetime...I feel blessed to be part of you and am happy for you to be resting peacefully.