January is ending . . . time to move on

The month has passed quickly. School time this first month is so demanding. Getting syllabi ready, then classwork for the new university calendaring system which means combining what I used to teach into fewer sessions. This revamping has taken some time and my filing system for papers/lessons needs to be redone. Still doing that in my spare time.

I had the privilege of meeting with 37 students so far since Jan. 21, with just 3 left for Monday, February 2. At least the students are now heading in a direction that I hope will take them to success in both the management class projects and their family history. With conferences over, now I have a little more time, I hope, as the month ahead brings its own new experiences and travel and memories to make.

I got to watch a TV clip today of Kelly Hauschildt Butzen on the Ellen Show as she won tickets to the SuperBowl. What a fun thing for her!

Bill and I lead separate day-lives, but enjoy starting our days together--walking, praying, eating breakfast, reading scriptures . . . and then we have our weekends. School times are quite involved for each of us. But we've enjoyed seeing together some successful basketball games in town and at BYUH, and we are now ranked highest ever in our NCAA II history--4th nationwide, and lead the division. We've even enjoyed Spaghetti Factory twice in this month on those nights at the Blaisdell arena...an easy ride up Ward Avenue to see the games.

We've tried to catch some jr. basketball for Trevor at Laie Park on Saturdays, too. Maybe now that it is warming up it will be even more enjoyable. Our wet, cold, cloudy January did make us think and feel like "this is winter--brrrrrr"--at least, Hawaii's version! We've enjoyed bball indoors also at the CAC, and love having the Pierce Ohana join us. The boys remind us where the popcorn and snacks are sold, so we all enjoy these refreshments together and cheer on the Seasiders. Love our boys!!!

Preparing for Erin and Avery's time here is now at the top of the list for Dianna's Dine and Doze. I'll pick them up on Tuesday morning, February 3. I hope their trip away from Australia will go well...it will be hard to leave daddy behind for a few months, but their reunion will be special in late March when they meet to travel together for a BIG move to Pennsylvania.

Jenny and Aaron await little one who is due shortly. Pennsylvania calls for me to make a week's visit there the last week of the month. I'm excited and hope to be a help as Jenny recovers and gets back up on her feet. I wish her and Aaron the best and know it will be exciting bringing her to their new, lovely, family home.

Megan is back at school, too, so has gotten off to a good start once again in SLC at LDSBC. Her working time and school time and social life time balance out pretty well. I catch up with all the girls' lives and happenings at Facebook and blogs.

I was very happy with remarks on my class evaluations last semester! What a nice feeling to help others on their paths through life. . . brings me satisfaction. I enjoyed a comment from someone else I respect who said they enjoyed my teaching. I'm glad to play a part in sharing what I've been blessed to share. Such comments are rare enough to really stand out when they are expressed.

This weekend is a preparation for school weekend again...with a midterm coming up, it's time to continue the class revamp for MGMT. and prepare a review and a new test.

Life seems busy, full. . .but that is a good way to be.

I am grateful still for all that we are able to enjoy in this life . . .blessings abundant--how fortunate we are. Happy January--good bye, Fun February--Greetings!