Pam's Place

Wednesday, September 28, 2005

Lily

Okay, a girly, goofy little quiz I came across, but since I'm into flowers, I took it and discovered my flower type...
You Are A Lily

You are a nurturer and all around natural therapist.
People see you as their rock. And they are able to depend on you.
You are a soothing influence. You can make people feel better with a few words.
Your caring has more of an impact than even you realize.

Wednesday, September 21, 2005

Valiant

My nephew had seen this movie with mommy and daddy, but kept telling Pammie "Noah and Pammie go see pigeons!" So we went on a date to see the pigeons (not to be confused with the penguins movie currently out!). Valiant is an animated comedy that tells the story of a lowly wood pigeon named Valiant, who overcomes his small size to become a hero in Great Britain's Royal Air Force Homing Pigeon Service during World War II. The RHPS advanced the Allied cause by flying vital messages about enemy movements across the English Channel, whilst evading brutal attacks by the enemy's Falcon Brigade.
After I bought my ticket (he's still free!), we went to the concession stand for a kid's pack--a small tray of popcorn, a small drink and a small packet of M&M®'s. He politely thanked the woman that helped us and off we went to find theater number 10. Stopping along the way, we grabbed a booster seat (the red one, not gray). Into theater number 10 we go and we find it completely empty--we can pick any seats we want! With the booster in place, Noah settled in and a tray of goodies on his lap, we were set. Having seen the movie before, Noah knew of upcoming scenes and would squeal with anticipation or say "watch"--now, normally when people do that during a movie, it can be a little annoying, but when he did it, it didn't bother me. I was enjoying his enjoyment! We did end up sharing the theater with one other family, but they were far enough away that their noise didn't bother us, and I felt we didn't have to be completely silent where we were. When you go to a movie with Noah, you have to sit all the way through it until the very end of the credits. Too fun when this movie ended, credits started rollin' and he's out of his seat dancin' and dancin'! More entertainment for me. Then, with a thank you from him to the cleanup crew, we were out the door.
It was a cute little movie with some clever artwork and humor, and a fun, entertaining way to spend a couple hours with one of my favorite people.
(Photo is just a little snap I did with my phone camera...)

Tuesday, September 20, 2005

Sigh...

This is ridiculous.

Monday, September 19, 2005

Study


For quite awhile I've been very interested in floral design. I'm not a gardener--I'm really not that great with growing things, but I would like to be able to take what someone has grown and arrange it in to a piece of art. Or at least, a lovely bouquet ready for delivery! I finally decided to give it a try--and I need training for that. Tonight, I begin my study with Kaz (the instructor)--three nights a week for the rest of the fall I will be in class learning all I can. I really like working with my hands, I like pretty things, I have creativity, and with my interest, this could work. I don't know what will happen beyond my class as far as a job/career, or owning a shop (cousin Roxanne has found the perfect place for me in England though!), but first things first. I have my school supplies--notebook, pens and a camera. (I wonder if a few of my class project photos will end up in a digital scrapbook layout!) Looking forward to starting--not the commute part and getting home late, but the having my brain absorb something new and seeing if I'm any good at design--I sure hope I like it!
(Photo--image from internet, not my work--but maybe someday!)

Saturday, September 17, 2005


She's loving, creative, fun, strong, special--she's my Mom! Happy Birthday, with lots of love, to an amazing woman!

Wednesday, September 07, 2005

School Kits

You may have read my August 23rd entry about school kits I've put together for children overseas--this same organization collects kits for school children right here in the US. And I know you're all aware of the great need there is to aid the victims of Hurican Katrina, to help them get back on their feet. Right here at the start of the school year, kids have lost so much, including their school supplies. I've heard on the news about the kids that have been enrolled in schools across our nation--that's a lot to adjust to! New state, home, faces, school, environment--how overwhelming! As you continue to give of your resources, consider one other option--making a School Tools kit (or two or three!) for these little American citizens.

Tuesday, September 06, 2005

Hello

Friday, September 02, 2005

Mary Ester

She calls me Ate which means Big Sister. She's Mary Ester, my little friend in the Philippines, and today is her tenth birthday.
We met through an organization called Compassion which matches needy children to people willing to give. My commitment is easy--a monthly donation, a few letters each year, and a photo now and then. And prayers. I pray that Mary will grow strong physically and spiritually. I pray that she will have opportunities that other people in her country may never have. My support offers her the means to not only to have meals and clothing, but attend school and church where she will grow in mind and spirit. I received a letter from her just the other day and she indicated she is ranked 6th in her class. I don't know how many other children are in her class, but she seems pretty proud that that's her spot, and so I'm proud of her too, and pray she will maintain good grades during the school year.
I may never see her face to face on this earth, but in her letters and photos, I see her sweetness and kindness. She prays for me too. What a little treasure she is, my friend Mary.
I first learned of Compassion years ago when I was about Mary's age. My parents sponsored a young boy until he turned 18, and then sponsored a second one for a time. When I was in college, I decided I wanted to sponsor a child myself. At the time, I asked for a boy from Latin America--I thought I could work on my Spanish in my letters. I guess God had other plans, since I was assigned a girl, Sheila Ann, from the Phillipines and she wrote to me in English! She has grown up and is no longer in the program, but I still think about her and pray for her. (Currently, I sponsor two children--Mary, as you've read about, and Daniel from El Salvador.)