Oh, the Yin and Yang of it all.......

Just Lonesome

Hey Bored,
I'm not bored but I sure am lonesome, maybe that is why I write all of you so much. I have been keeping up on your blog Jim and Sandi. Did you know they just opened up a fossil exhibit here in Johnson City? I am going to visit it this week, they have had so many school buses and different groups in to see it, I've been waiting for a chance to see it when it isn't so busy.
Rick and I talk every day, thank God we have free calling. I won't see him until Thanksgiving.
Wish I could share some of the beauty with you around here. Every season is so awesome, just in my own back yard I feel so close to God. I have baby possums, raccoons, birds, squirrels, chipmunks, stray dogs, and cat that have learned, (even when I was on the road) I would be back to feed them. I have been blessed to see the babies of some of these animals return to my porch knowing it is save to eat within inches of this human.
The only way I can describe this little piece of heaven on earth that God has blessed us with is Peters and Karens house.
God has given us so much. Ricks boys have accepted me as a second mom. Pam and I are like sisters, Rick and Pams grandchildren are all of our grand kids. Rick had a dream when we came here that we could be family. I told him, " never, it would take a miracle" especially since after we moved here he sent me back to Oregon so he could try to "work thing out with his family". God has brought us so far and Rick has worked thing out with his family. The boys love us and they know we love them. His oldest missed the NW with all the rivers and mountains. If it is Gods will, Zack and our grandson will be at next years reunion. He wants to meet all his "cousin and nieces and nephews.
I miss my Amy, but I have so much to be thankful for. Rick send his love

Yeh, I'm bored.

I wrote a little reflection on the science conference and observations about dancing. If you care to read it, go to: http://jnshoop.blogspot.com/
Jim

Hmmmmm.....

I wonder if it works.


Jim

I am blessed with NUTTY brothers

Has anyone ever told you guy's, YOU ARE TOTALLY NUT'S!!! I understand loving the water and standing out in the rain but purposely freezing your tush off in a freezing creek. Oh I forgot, Suzy and Dick, we did go dunk ourselves in Bear Creek which was freezing cold and then jumping in Spirit Lake.
As for me I will leave the skinny dipping to my hot tub which is the most fun in the winter with snow falling.
OH YES ILLA, Rick is older than dirt. His nephews called him an "Old Geezer" and that was 15 years ago. But I always say older and wiser. Well, I guess that depends on who you are talking about. LOL BJ

Chuck's Request

Hi, Peter Here; Just got a note from Chuck, he gave us this request, which I think we ought to be careful to honor: I would like to have my name taken off everyone's email list. If not, I will discontinue my Compuserve service. thanks

I suggest we needn't make any comments on this.

How's your movie coming?

I’ve heard it, but luckily not experienced it, the idea that just before one dies, they see their life story passing before their eyes. Wow, I’m not sure if I believe it, but in a sense it’s somewhat like believing in anything that one does not have evidence for. There is always the ‘what if?’ question. Our faith bouys us up in situations where we cannot prove, other than by the strength of our faith.

My point is not to cast doubt on any belief, but rather to take a look at my own life and see if I were to die today, what type of legacy and memories would I leave? What would I have done to leave the world a better place?

I went to a memorial service last week for a friend I’d known for 40 years. He was only 53 years old. Very nice things were said, there were many people there. It made me recall something I said to another friend at a funeral we both attended years earlier. I made a resolve at that time to tell people positive things about themselves in the present rather then wait to say it at their funeral.

If I view my movie at the end of my life, what do I want it to look like? Would it be a “B” grade movie, or would it be one where others would want to emulate? Since I am the master of my destiny, I am making my own movie, and thus determining my future.

Jim

L.A. Fires

Talked to our fire camps here in northern Calif.. Only two fires crews left in the north area. All other crews down south. All of my old unit are gone and on the fires there.

It's hard to believe, Rick is 60 today

Can you believe it, Rick turned 60 today. I missed celebrating with him although but will do something when he gets home.
Each year seems like such a challenge more than the year before. I am so tired about life being so unsettled all the time. Sometimes I just want to dig a hole and bury my head in it. I got a text message from Amy last night still wanting me to get reinstated so we can have a relationship again. I am so tired of hurting those I love. I am not that kind of person and yet I keep doing it. I need my daughter in my life so much and she needs me, but I just can't compromise my own beliefs of Gods love and how much he values relationship with us. He doesn't shun us just because a difference in opinion in doctrine. For 16 year I have lived with the grief of not having a relationship with my only child which I adore. We were so close one time.
Sorry family, my heart is just so heavy. I just feel pulled in so many directions and even though I pray daily for God's direction, sometimes His answers are not always clear. I have made so many decision in life when I thought I was hearing from God and it turned out to be so wrong. Usually when we let emotions get in the way is when I make my biggest mistakes. I'm so glad that this life is no temporary and that we have eternity to look forward to without all the different beliefs and doctrines tearing us apart. I'm so blessed to have so many sisters, brothers and sister-in laws to love.
I'll probably be sorry I posted this but I just feel so alone and in pain right now. I am so grateful for Rick, he has been so understanding all these years about my lonesomeness for Amy. He has always been there to hold me when I cry myself to sleep for the hurt I have caused her. I miss him so much. As we get older it scares me to think there might come a day when we don't have each other. Then I really hate being apart right now. I got to get him home. Love Ya all so much.

Fires in southern Calif. again

Got to admit, I miss that action !! Adam, our son-in-law, has been called in and is headed down there to help with the feeding. just fyi type news.

Yeh, I like the rain too..........

Yes, I guess it runs in the family, this love of the rain. Sandi and I took the kayak up a small creek that flows into Big Lagoon (just above Patrick's Point). We paddled up until we couldn't go any farther. Then, the water was so nice (inviting, not warm), I had to take a swim. Think of it as rain, just more dense.
Jim

Singing and dancing in the rain

Peter, That is so funny what you said about Glenna loving the rain. Rick always grabs the umbrella and runs. I love to be out in it. I always tell him, "I'm not going to melt". My neighbors thought I was crazy when they saw me outside in a downpour loading boxes to take to storage. I decided maybe I should go in when the thunder and lightening got just a little to close. In Tenn. the rain is usually a warm rain so its kinda refreshing. LOL

ocean trip

Just to let all know, Illa and I made it to Crescent City for three days. This was the first time we had been there for Illa's birthday !! We met Jim and Sandi for an excellent dinner and conversations !! Sandi is as sexy as ever, btw. Sorry Jim but I aint blind yet !!! lol
Illa and I had two days of GREAT weather(no rain). The first day and the last day, so we felt pretty lucky. Even on the secound day, we still took a nice long walk on the beach. We always bring extra shoes and clothing because we plan on getting wet. To us, that is part of the journey.
We found a nice cabin close to Agate beach for $95.00 a night. It is called Viewcrest (Lodge). Has a cabin with a balcony and ocean view. We suggest it to all who want a nice night with the charms of the ocean.
Also, before the rumor gets out, I got my first speeding ticket during the trip. The car behind me was pushing me to go faster !!!

Beach spagetti

Ok so Jimmy,
you broke me down and I had to get away to the beach. it was sooooo nice to just get away from the CRAP of the city.
sorry about the explisitive. but thats just the way i feel

BJ

I am feeling so guilty. Just wanted to see who the gullible ones in this family where. Rick says it's time to fess up, I can't get away with anything with him. See what marriage does to you Dick. I know, I know, you weren't talking marriage. And before anyone says something, no "I am not being bitter" Got to keep the humor in your life, not everything has to be so serious.
I have been playing golf, tennis, bowling, baseball and boxing on our Wii game, and it is true, it can be a real work out.
Jim, we do have a GPS but Rick uses it in the truck. I'd like to get a hand held one and do the geocash thingy. What kind do you have?

A picture for Dick

Since Dick had a yearning for being at the beach, I went out and took a pic of the aftermath of the storm. Sorry, I can't help him with the wimmin'.
Jim

BJ

Family, you would be so proud of me, I have been getting my exersize. I have taken up bowling, tennis, baseball, golfing and even some boxing. Rick does it when he can. We are pretty much matched so it's really a workout. Our endurance is getting better all the time.
Jim, when Rick was driving with David who is also a cop,he did the geocash thing. David has been doing it for quite a while. Rick said it was really fun. Even in the truck David stops whenever he can and finds things. Driving from east coast to west coast gives him a lot of territory to work.
Peter and Glenda, thanks for helping me figure out how to do the comments thing.

The Hooper Family Tree

The trunk looks pretty good, but the roots are somewhat of a tangle.

The Hole

So since you wont let me post pics of my colon. ill post one of the entry point of the needle for the bioposy. This is as exciting as my life gets.woohoo
I need a woman.

She Said

OK, you just ruined for image of Russel Crowe, I really didn't me "on the buns" but then you turned him blue. Thanks a lot. I still think that's Jim.
OK, I am dense, I admit it, but will someone please tell me how to do the comment. What user name and password after you write your comment? And do you put in the letters you see in the box?
I got a email from Lili last night, she said Lisi is busy and doing good, she didn't know we have a blog.

By the way Rick and I got a really terrific letter from Richardo, (Suzy's boy) man is he on fire for The Lord. As you know, he will be getting out of prison soon. Brothers and sister, he really needs for love and prayers and support. It is going to be hard for him, I know some people will not treat him kind, some of those people may even be family members. Please keep him in your prayers, I believe God has a great ministry for him. He has been witnessing in prison and I know God is preparing him for mush greater things when he gets out. Rick is really excited to get to know him better, Richardo is a deep thinker and loves to read and study Gods Word so Rick is looking forward to some great discussion with him. Suzy has his address so if anyone is moved in your heart to write him and just let him know he has family praying for him, it would mean so much to him. I know he didn't remember who Rick and I were, but that doesn't matter, just to know he is loved and will be welcomed home when he gets out is what counts. Isn't that what Gods unconditional love is all about? LOL