The Secret

The Daumlers are coming home. I am estatic and can't wait the 59 days....

Troy

Every day I am falling more and more in love with this man whom God has brought into my life. We've been dating 7 1/2 months now, and its been incredible. I've never met someone who knew how to manage me while respecting me, and loving me before. Someone I feel comfortable sharing every aspect of my life with...sharing my thoughts and my feelings and my dreams. Even when we are arguing...I feel so loved, so respected, so cherished. I can't say I have ever felt this all-encompassing love before, from a human being whom I loved such as this. Its incredible...its addicting...its pure and holy. I feel so free to love him...to invest in him and to trust him, knowing that only God is my strengh not Troy. That only God is my life...not Troy. That God needs to come first, and then him. Someone called him my "hubby" yesterday...it made me smile. He's not yet my hubby....but maybe one day. I am so in love, and if you've seen me, you know it, but if you haven't...now know.

S

Somebody Hit My Cute Car

At least it wasn't a hit-n-run. A friendly man by the name of Kevin left a note and when I called him, appeared to give me all his information...drivers license number, insurance policy name and number...etc. I hope I can get my car fixed through him...ugh. What a bad feeling.

I did get some good...hush...hush news today...I can't let the cat out of the bag just yet, but I'm pretty happy about it. You'll hear soon enough, and no I'm not engaged. :)

The interviewing starts tomorrow and I'm looking forward to another challenge in my job. Today I got a whole slew of resume's and I got to look through them and select several candidates to interview. My boss & I will do this together and I think it will be a great learning experience for me. I look forward to it.

2 weeks & 1 day from now I'll be packing & getting ready to leave! I can't wait! :) YEAH! How fun...New York in the Autumn.

I better go, I have 3 tests to write for this liabilities course I'm doing & I need to get it done by Monday at the latest.

Ciao

S

Date Night

Tonight is date night and I just finished getting ready. Troy's shaving or doing something related...and I'm waiting. We're going to walk to the Keg for some dinner. I can't ever remember going to the Keg! I love when he plans dates for me.

So news...first off, my Mom no longer has her PT Crusier! YEAH! She has some Lincoln something or other. I'm looking forward to seeing it.

New York in the fall! We leave October 5, 2005, and will return Oct 11, 2005. I can't wait! I miss my Dad & Paula a lot!

I bought tickets to the Calgary Flames vs. Edmonton Oilers for Oct 15th! I am so stoked that they are playing again...although they did lose their first pre-season game to Edmonton in a shoot out.

Janelle got voted out of Big Brother 6 last night and first off...all day yesterday I was nervous about it...and then Yvette voted her out...ugh...I'm frustrated.

I had to fire someone today. I was so nervous, but I prayed about it lots before and I think there was a peace about it...in her and in me. Things will be better off this way. Still gross though.

My Step-Mom has breast cancer. I'm not sure if I've written about that in here or not, but she was diagnosed about....1 month ago, and 1 week after that had surgery. The next step is to have some chemo implanted into her right arm & then the chemo & radiation start. That is happening on Sept 26th. She's going to get her hair cut short so the hair losing process ins't as painful. A hard road ahead, although I'm sure God has lots to teach us through this.

Yesterday I had a little girl in my office. Her name is Emma & She is 4 years old. Let me dialogue a conversation for you.

Emma "You look tiny because I can't see your legs"
Shara "I don't have any legs"
Emma "Do you like taking showers?"

It was quite funny. What a cute little girl she was. She never stopped talking for half an hour. I think I missed my calling. I think I was supposed to work with kids...I love them.

What else is going on...I'm looking forward to going somewhere hot & sunny! My mom is sponsoring a trip for her, my 3 brothers, my sister-in-law & Troy to go somewhere Hot & Sunny around Christmas time. She wants somewhere all inclusive...I want somewhere starting with Hawa-and ending in -ii. Mmmmmm....Aloha! How fun!

Anyway, I should end this...Troy's new place is awesome! Everytime someone comes over, they just fall in love with them place like we have! Its so comfy here and both of us enjoy the "company" of this condo. :) Anyway...if you're reading this...I'm interested to know who you are...and what you're up to!

S

Oopsie

I'm sorry its been so long since I posted. I've gotten distracted with Troy's move...shopping for LOTS of new things...unpacking...cleaning and now for the past week....recovering. His new place is AWESOME! I can't think of anything I'd like better in a condo...than what his condo has. Its amazing! He has a remote control ceiling fan in his bedroom (and a remote control light as well)...amazing closet organizers, gradual lighting...(it starts off very dim and then as your eyes adjust to the light, the light gets brighter! Its got brand new fancy appliances, a wonderful fireplace, big balcony...and the list goes on. In his building there are 16 units and everyone is so friendly and right around the same age as us. The "Welcome Wagon" dropped off a plate of cookies and squares to welcome him to the building...how great! And its only a 2 minute walk to a very trendy 17th Ave (some may know this as the red mile). Its great. I love it. Its fun to play house with Troy.

It is dark and dreary out today...windy, cold...and rainy. Yuck.

One month from right now I will be in New York City with my honey! We booked our flights to the big apple to visit my Dad & Step-Mom. I'm so excited to see them all! There's been a new addition to my family since I was there the last time...Baby Matthew was born earlier his year and I can't wait to meet him! :)

I miss my Calgary family....if you are reading my blog...please take a minute to pray for Tom & Lise Daumler as they are in Burkina Faso West Africa with their 4 little girls. Please pray that God would lay on each of their hearts separately, a vision for the new few months and years for their lives...and that they would have the courage to follow the direction God is leading them. Also please pray for financial relief for their needs and wants. This is the most generous family I have ever known...and they are in financial need right now, which breaks my heart.

Well that's all for today, I'll try to remember to post come pictures later on...

S

Alex & Renee

The 2 pictures below are pictures colored for me by Alex & Renee. They are 6 year old twins who I took out for icecream last week. Their parents are going through a divorce due to some horrendous circumstances quite similar to that of my family...so I thought having walked that path as a child (I was 16 but still a child) I may have some support to offer these 2 little girls. I've decided to try to take them out every once in a while and chat and have fun. They colored these pictures for me before we went out, and I figured I should post them.

One more day until Big Brother 6 is on again...

S

From Renee

From Alex

The Countdown Begins

Only 9 more sleeps for Troy until he gets into his new condo! How exciting! Both of us are very excited...seeing as I love to organize...I think I'll have my hands full for a little bit helping him organize his new place! YEAH. Plus what a cool area he lives in. I'm so excited and I'm not even moving! :)

I talked to Tom, Lise, Maggie, Ainsley, Faith & Naomi Daumler today! How exciting! They are doing great. Naomi finally figured out she is not going to turn into a little black girl...(I'd been telling her that for months before she left...and she was quite looking forward to turning into a little black baby.) She told me today that she had figured it out...it was funny we had a good laugh.

My Settlers addiction has ceased...not of my own will...but because my free trial has expired...boo. :)

That's about all for me today. God Bless.
Please pray for my step-mom Paula today, she has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer and is having the cancer removed today.

S

Those Who Know Me, Know me Well

I have discovered another addiction...I found an online Settlers of Catan game. In the course of the last 3 days, I think I've played abotu 20 games of Settlers Online. How horrible is that. I"ll crawl into bed....and can't stop thinking about playing settlers so I get up and play again. Out of all the games I played...truth be told...I only lost once! I'm pretty proud of that. Anyway...my free trial expired....and I'm a little sad about it however maybe something will get done around my house now... :(

You know you are a Reality TV Show Junkie when you start dreaming that you are on the show....last night I dreampt I was on big brother, and it was really fun, but I got voted off. BOO.

I played golf for the first time yesterday, boy was that fun! It poured rain all day and was only 6 degrees, but I loved it anyway. This could become another addiction for me....:)

I better get back to reality.

S
*I love my boy...*

A Funny Note from my Neighbor

I figured it was my duty to publish the most recent events of Berkley Court NW. So on Friday I noticed this notice posted on a chair sitting in front of #39 Berkley Court. I thought it was really really funny, and think perhaps I might add a note of my own to this little billboard...but I haven't quite decided yet. What are everyone's opinions of this...?

Hopefully you can read it, I tried to blow it up a bit in photoshop.
**today is my Mother's Birthday!**

S

MY PRIZE!!!

My New Bike

I Won A Bicycle

I won the cutest new bicycle ever. I can ride it until I'm a Granny because its definitely a Granny Bike. It is awesome. Through work, we had a contest and I won! How exciting! This is the first thing I've ever won before, and I'm very proud of it and can't wait to ride it! :) I have no idea where I'll park it, but, whatever, its exciting! :) Maybe Troy will let me keep it at his house so I can go riding around downtown lots! :)

Today my girlfriend Jill is getting married! How fun is that? Should be a good time! :) I'm excited! This weekend is all church all the time for Troy, he's playing at 2 centre st services this weekend and one Ridgeview one. Wow, I'm only doing 1 Ridgeview one...although I guess that means we will miss out on the Lido this weekend...boo. We go there nearly once every weekend.

Now someone stole the Lysol wipes at the office....is that bizarre or what? They were there earlier, and now they are gone. Hmmm....someone's getting hungry for a little more than $1 snacks and petty cash. This is ridiculous.

Oh well. Have a great weekend,
S

Kayser is back!

And in other news, I continue to feed my reality TV Syndrome, and am happy to report that Kayser is back on Big Brother 6. Its quite scandalous actually...but I'm so pleased! I screamed when they announced it was him...I felt sort of silly for doing so because I was the only one in the room...the only one home at the time...hmmmmm...

So this weekend is my 6 month anniversary with Troy. I might add that this is the longest continual relationship I have been in. I've had longer relationships, but they were ones that were "on again/off again". I'm so excited about our relationship. I feel like slowly but surely we are being knit together, and even though we've know each other just short of 7 months, I feel like we just fit...its really incredible. I've never met a man who is so generous, gracious, fun, supportive, loving, silly, patient, adorable, and centered. He is amazing, and I am falling more deeply & fully in love with him every day. Happy 6 months baby.

Ok this coffee is giving me the jitters....I better stop...

Am looking forward to going to New York in October. Today I applied to get tickets to David Letterman, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (Troy loves that show) & SNL. I'm also going to keep my eyes on ticketmaster because U2 will be in town when we are there....and all 3 shows are sold out as of now...we'll see.

I'm done,
S

We Got Kipper

We got KIPPER!!!!!!!!!

GO TO http://calgaryflames.com for more information.

A Series of unforgettable Events

Do you ever think to yourself "I've got to remember this!" and then completely forget what you are remembering? Yesterday after a great morning of Lido breakfast, Ridgeview Fellowship and teaching and time with my boy, Troy & I went off to Home Depot, Michaels & Walmart in search for the perfect paint, fabric and accessories for some chairs we decided to reupholster. In Home Depot, walking through the paint section, a HUGE man...likely 280 pounds with a bald head walked by on the opposite side of the aisle than me, and as soon as he passed me, abruptly turned around and said "EXCUSE ME? DID YOU JUST TOUCH MY ASS?" It was something directly out of a Seinfeld episode...I looked at his face for a touch of joke...but saw no smile..."Uh...no...?" I responded...and he turned and walked away...weird. I don't ever want to forget that, because it was hilarious.

Or on Saturday when I was telling Troy about the time I was in a parking lot driving with Chelsea about a week after I got my car, and I was backing up really fast and smashed into a pole...as I am telling Troy this story, instead of "backing up" I said "barking up" and couldn't get my mind to recognize this...like a similar experience in a car with some gum...and trying to place it in the "general vicinity" of the garbage. Or the time when I said "Sink Theriously" when trying to talk to Troy one time...perhaps some kind of disagreement which was obviously lost after I'd said that...what's wrong with me?

Ahhhh....times are fun. I'm totally completely in love...

Anyway the reno's on the chairs was really fun, and both of us are so proud of our accomplishments although we are not completely finished...we work well as a team. Its fun. I love my boy.

I should go...I wanted to post some memories. Have a good day all and please send up a prayer for Tom, Lise, Maggie, Ainsley, Faith & Naomi Daumler. They have just found out that the water filtration system that they have been looking forward to instead of costing $500 Canadian will cost $1200 Canadian and they don't have the money.

God Bless,

S

I learned something new

I learned something new today. Did you know the Muslim men, can not shake hands with a woman? And Muslim Women can't shake hands with a man? I learned that today in a somewhat awkward situation with a client where I extended my hand to shake his and he wouldn't shake my hand. He followed it with an apology and explained that I should not be offended but that this is his religion and he must follow it...I understood. No offense taken.

I think its neat that this man, as taboo as it is to refuse to shake someone's hand in Canada, would follow a rule of his religion even when it puts him in a difficult position in Canadian society...does this make sense? I think there are definitely things to learn from other religions...like this...this man will be "set apart" in my head now, I'll remember this situation always...how many times do we give up a situation to be "set apart" in someone's head just so we can fit in. I hope this can be a constant reminder for me.

Tonight is dinner at the Hooge's house...Cathy is one of the worlds greatest cooks! Mmmm...

Chelsea is off in Ontario...how fun! I wish I was there too!

I should sign off, this is short but sweet....life is sailing on at rapid speed...starting to get ready to help Troy move...packing/cleaning...ugh. :) Very much looking forward to him having his own cute condo! I can't wait for him to live there!

BYE
S.

A New Home For Troy

So today, my boy found & bought a new home. Its a condo, 925 square feet at 301 1331 15 Ave SW. Its the most beautiful condo we've seen, and GOSH! We've seen a lot of them. This is the third unit he's put an offer in on, but the third one is the charm...or rather...God has more than we asked for...or imagined...in mind for us. Several weeks ago, I found what I thought was the best we could imagine, and we were heartbroken when he didn't get that place...but this place is better...it has things yesterday I realized I'd want in a place...(a ceiling fan) and things that I didn't imagine that are fantastic (closet organizers). It is a beautiful suite and I'm so pleased & excited.

Its been ages since I've written in here, but I'd like to start doing more of it again. Its fun!

I've been very busy. My job has been quite a challenge lately, since 2 of my staff have quit...so hiring one new one, and figuring out what to do with this position of the other. I am actually taking on an entirely new position at my job, I'm going from Customer Service to Producing, which I"m very excited about, and which will make me more money. I'm definitely excited about the changes, however its is a lot of things on one plate all at once. And now with Troy getting ready to move, its going to be a busy and exhausting month...plus I'm starting school next month too. I'm working on getting my 2nd designation. I'm excited about that, however I've signed up for the hardest and likely most boring course to start off with...so...I can't say I'm looking forward to that, but oh well.

Anyway, I'm exhausted. I'm waiting for Chelsea and Andrew to get here. They are both staying over at my place tonight...so...I've got to wait up for them, but I'm so sleepy. Oh well.

Have a fantastic day anyone who's reading this, and enjoy the pics of the new condo. Let me know what you think!!!

S

Building (its the third storey on the left)

Kitchen