Monday, February 7, 2011

Piggy

One day when I was driving home from SMS in my super cool new Chrysler Laser with the sun roof open and windows down my music stopped.  I had to change the cassette.  For those of you struggling with that word, ask me later.  Geez....ANYWAY...I had to stop for someone that was turning off of Grant St. and I heard a wailing sound.  I turned on the side street expecting to see a child in trouble, but instead I see a bony, greasy, tiny little cat.  I opened my door to get out and in she jumped.  Little did she know she had just hit the jackpot.  I thought for one second, maybe I should try to find her owner, and the next second I thought my daddy is not going to let me keep this cat.  But I drove home anyway....plotting my story about how this cat was just in the driveway when I came home from school...isn't she just the cutest thing?  I actually lied to my dad....yipes.

He did not think she was cute.  He said he would try to find her a home.  The cat was scrawny, I'm talking bones and some fur.  She was SO dirty, and had grease caked in her fur.  She wouldn't stop talking tho, and ate like there was no tomorrow.  I'm sure she thought I'm probably outta here tomorrow so I'd better eat everything they have.  I fed her cat food, but she wanted everything.  Cheetoes, strawberries, cherrioes...you name it, she ate it.    Thus the name Piggy.  She ate like that till the very end.  Daddy never did find her another home.  She had him wrapped around her paw in no time.

She was a sassy cat, one time Brian was picking on me back when we were dating, and I was fake whining and said Piggy!  Bite him....SHE DID IT!   This was the kind of cat she was.  Protective, sassy but loyal.  Piggy would tear apart any cat that came on the property, even at 20 years old!  But she tolerated Leo...could never figure out why she didn't try to kill him too.  We'll miss her...we sure do get attached to the little critters.   Hug your cat tonight  :-)

You are loved, Sharla

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Books

Thought it would be funny to have this background for awhile...just so you know, I work in a library at the elementary school nearby and I love my job.  I love books, the way they smell, the covers and getting lost in them.  I always have a book by my bed and try to read a little everyday.  Currently I have 3 books ready to go.  I just finished one about a mystery that takes place in New Hampshire and I can't even remember the title.  That impacting.  Keep in mind, it's about a 5th grade level book.  Next up is Lineage of Grace, by Francine Rivers.  My all time favorite author, she wrote Redeeming Love...if  you haven't read it, go get it today...like right now.  I'll wait...

Anyway...working at Meadow Lane has been a blessing.  Mesha, my head librarian is a hoot.  Everyday we are finding someway to forget something, misplace something or wonder where in the world are her glasses.  She is a joy to be around.  Good thing there are two of us...it takes both of us to try to remember everything we have to do.  Love all my friends there...join me in praying for Mr. Steele, my sweet friend's husband (she is our art teacher) who is struggling with leukemia.  She has a lot on her plate right now, and has for over a year.

I hope your week is full of joy and maybe some sunshine, looks like we are in for more crap, I mean snow.   Ha...

You are loved!

Sunday, December 5, 2010


More Christmas memories....








And I'm just asking for it...but here you go.  


Saturday, November 13, 2010

And sorry the picture is so BIG!  Trying to fix that....but you can see Hollywood in the background right?  And also a sign that says Betty.  My mom was there in spirit...ha.

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Veteran's Day

My flag is for my husband Charles A Stark, who one day in 1964, Uncle Sam said "I want you". He took his basic at Ft Leonard Wood, was assigned o the 1st Calvary Div of the Army at Ft Benning. In the summer of 1965, Vietnam was his destination where even tho he doesn't talk about it much, certain things bother him, loud firecrackers for one and things slip out as he talks about it to our grandsons. I'm so thankful to God for keeping him safe and bringing him home to his family. And to all others who have served over the years. God Bless You!


Sharla - We are a patriotic family  - Showing allegiance tho to the Lord.  So I honor my Dad and my late uncle, who was killed in Korea during that war, a huge sacrifice for my safety and freedom.  I know my Uncle who resides with Jesus and my dad would both say find your freedom in Jesus Christ.  


Grateful for the men and women of all armed forces - your sacrifice does not go unnoticed.  Thank you!



Wednesday, September 8, 2010

1st day of school


School is in full swing now.  Here's Jace and I on the first day of school.  He's holding up three fingers to signify 3rd grade.  I am thinking...I'm old.  To many years to count.  Ric...refrain.


Jordan (blue) and Jarrett starting the 8th grade.  How cute are they?  They are already spoken for by the Van Zyl's.  Now, I don't believe in pre-arranged marriages...but we can shove a little, right Dani?



I forced them to hold up 8 fingers...come on!  Just do it...your so cool.  

Tell me...where in the world does the time go?   


Saturday, September 4, 2010

cardinals

Oh my poor cardinals....however, I'm not fickle.  I'll stand beside them till the end.  And because I'm loyal...taking the brunt of many...I feel I can rightly say...Guys!  What happened?  How did we get so behind????  I need to be in charge.