June 20, 2006
Things are starting to look up for Rodney and me again. I have a full time position at Countrywide now (no more temp stuff) as a Mortgage Insurance Technician, which came with a 60 cent raise. Rodney got a job in the Dairy section of Kroger. I think he's happy to be working again. The last 6 weeks have been stressful for both of us and that stress caused a couple small rough patches for us. But because we love each other so much, we made it through stronger and better for it. These last couple weeks have really made me realize that Rodney and I can make it through anything, as long as we have each other. So, once again, life is looking up for us. I'll try to keep up with our updates on here. We'll see how it goes.
Lots of love,

July 8, 2006
The first thing I have to say is "Happy Birthday, Jessie". Today is her 26th birthday... even though she's playing scooge and hiding from everyone. But we still love her. Things have been kinda interesting around here lately. I haven't been feeling the greatest... I passed out in front of the apartments last weekend and I've just felt a little off since then. But my insurance should be all worked out soon and I can go to a doctor to let them figure me out... or at least try to. Oh, and I've managed to put an end to the family reunion. Jamie emailed me to tell me that Georgina and Aunt Sue might not be coming now because of all the crap going on and that Aunt Jacquie wasn't coming because of a couple memebers of the family. Well, Tana and Aunt Tinie completely over-reacted to it, got mad at Aunt Sue, Georgina, Jamie and me. So, they called it off and pretty much don't want anything to do with the family for a while. For those of you that know Tana and Aunt Tinie, I'm sure you are completely shocked by this outburst as those two would never in a million years over-react to anything (can you feel the sarcasm flowing out of that one??). I'm not surprised, nor do I care since both of them have been mad at me since I came to Texas to be with Rod, but I was upset that they got mad at Jamie. She was really hurt and confused. But between me and Uncle Buddy, I think we have her cheered up. And her, Jason and Uncle Buddy are still coming down to mom's so we are still heading up to Missouri so we can hang with them. I'm so excited. It will be a lot less stressful this way. Now we'll just have the people that are getting along up there. I think we'll have a great time. Hmmm... let's see... what else is going on? Oh, I didn't get that job with the SPCA. I'm a little bummed, but it's getting a little better at Countrywide, so we'll see how it goes. And Rodney found out that they might be moving him to another store with a promotion. We should find out for sure in the next week or so. And we finally got his divorce moving again. So, hopefully we'll get to start seeing Liz again soon. Oh, and the coolest thing happened on the 4th. I went to pick up Rodney from work and there was a perfect, full rainbow. I don't think I've ever seen a full rainbow. It was awesome. And then another one formed along side it. It wasn't a full one, but you could definitely see it. It was beautiful. Of course, my camera was at home. I was bummed about that. I'm gonna start keeping it with me. But I guess that's all that's going on in our world. I'll try to come back again soon with more news!! Everyone take care!
Lots of love,

July 29, 2006
Well, it has been a rough week for us. A little over a week ago, we found out that Rodney's Grandma had a mass in her lung. We went up to the hospital to see her and spent a couple hours up there talking to her. And I am so happy we did. The next day, they went in to do a biopsy and her lung collapsed. The next few days were really rough. She was in the ICU and on a breathing machine. After we got the test results back that the mass in her lung was malignant, Rod's mom and uncle decided to take her off the breathing machine on Saturday. They made sure she was comfortable, and Sunday morning while me, Rod's mom and Rod's uncle's wife, Annie, were there, she passed away. We had her funeral on Wednesday. Rodney seems to be doing okay. I think he is finding a lot of peace in the fact that his grandma and grandpa are together again after 20 years. But I am still trying to be there for him as much as I can. Of course, if Wednesday wasn't bad enough with the funeral and everything, I came home and saw that I had an email from Tana. And because I was stupid enough to think that she might actually not be a brat, I read it. Of course, she's mad at me again. I've decided that I don't need any more of her crap because everytime I hear from her, it upsets me. So, as far as I am concerned, I am done with trying to be nice to her. I'm done with thinking that we will ever make up. I should have realized that before, but better late than never. So, for any of you that are reading this that also know Tana, please do not talk about her to me and please do not talk about me to her. I think it will be easier on everyone that way. But on a happier note, Rodney and I went to the Fort Worth Zoo today. It was fun. I have a ton of pictures I will be putting on here soon. In the mean time, I hope everyone is doing good. I miss everyone!! I'll write more soon.
Lots of love,

August 19, 2006
Rodney and I have hit a rough patch. I've called off our "engagement". I told him I would give him another chance, and we'll go from there. But I can't plan to marry someone I don't trust. I told him it's not completely out of the cards for us. AFter we get things worked out and we are back on the right track, I told him we could discuss marriage again. But it's not looking good for us to get married next summer like we had planned. Anyway, that's the news with us. Hopefully things will start to get better with us soon. I do love him very, very much. But I have to be able to trust him and know with 110% certainty that this is going to last a lifetime before I will commit to a marriage. Only time will tell. I'll keep you all posted.
Lots of love,