Remember When

20 Years Ago....
1. I was seven.
2. I was in 3rd grade – Mrs. Bulloch’s class.
3. I was being a naughty girl and shoplifting candy with my friend Brandy.

10 Years Ago....
1. I was seventeen in my senior year of high school.
2. I was busy filling out college, scholarships and Sterling Scholar applications.
3. Worked for my math teacher correcting papers after school for $4.50/hr.

5 Years Ago....
1. I was 22 years old and in Utah with my fiancée for our Friday (the 17th) wedding.
2. Working as a secretary for Texas Women’s University.
3. Had already graduated from WSU with my BA in Anthropology.

3 Years Ago....
1. I was finishing up my last semester at UNT for my MA in Applied Anthropology.
2. I was seven months pregnant with our first child.
3. Renting a huge (to me) house just behind my husbands shop in downtown Denton.

1 Year Ago....
1. We were living in our first mortgaged home.
2. I was six months pregnant with our second child.
3. I was planning a Christmas trip home to see my parents.

So far this year....
1. We’ve welcomed our new son into the family.
2. I’ve looked into Masters/PhD programs with online or distance learning options in Museum Science, though haven’t filled out any applications.
3. Attended our tenth Macfarlane Family Reunion at Bear Lake.

Yesterday I.....
1. Didn’t get enough sleep.
2. Watched “The Nightmare Before Christmas” with my daughter for the umpteenth time.
3. Attended my Book Club…we read “Cry, the Beloved Country” by Alan Paton…very good.

Today I.....
1. Took Isabelle and James to Storytime at the library and to a friend’s house.
2. Took a nap.
3. Read the first chapter in our new bookclub book (Key Lime Pie Murder) and have since been inspired to make oatmeal cookies…there are recipes in the book.

In the next year…
1. I’ll probably get pregnant again with our third child.
2. We may finally get around to putting an addition onto the house.
3. Slim possibility that we could sell the house and move closer to Patrick’s job.

In Memorium

Joseph "Big Joe" Quinton

Dec 18, 1977 - Oct 5, 2008

Our friend Joe was diagnosed with stage 4 large cell Lymphoma last January after complaining of a back ache over Christmas break. This past weekend he lost his fight with cancer and was called home at 3:30 am Sunday morning. He is survived by his loving family and friends who will miss him very much. Joe was only 30 years old. Please go here for funeral information and how you can help.

Even though I was better friends with Joe's siblings then with him, his loss is still felt in our household and our prayers are with his family during this time. I am greatful to know that months ago Joe had turned to our Heavenly Father and was on his way back to church and the fullness of the gospel. I am sure he will continue his journey for truth on the other side with family to help him along the way. We'll miss you Joe!