His Birthday...

Life flys by! As if its December 22nd already! I am getting really excited about Christmas this year. Its Troy's and my first Christmas together! Our tree has an obsurd amount of gifts under it. I told him next year we have to set limits and that I'm not allowed to take any plastic shopping with me...only cash. :)

Yesterday I got a nice giftcard from my Dad & Paula to Red Lobster, and a constant flow of cards containing cheq's have been rolling in from my Grandma's and Grandpa (that sounds weird...but I have 1 Oma (Grandma in German), 1 Grandma & then another Grandma only One Grandpa, so the Grandpa isn't married to all 3 of them). I also got a cute card and cheq from my really cute Aunt Elisabeth. She's one of the coolest older ladies I've ever met/heard of. I love her to bits and wish I lived closer to her. Anyway...

Chelsea and Andrew are getting married in less than 2 weeks! HOW FUN! I can't wait! That's part of why I'm so excited...first Christmas, then I'm throwing her stagette/lingerie party, then the rehersal and wedding...and then new years...what a fun couple weeks...if I could only get past the working days and on to Christmas! YEAH!

This morning I got up early....well actually NOT early, I just snoozed only once...and made coffee and spent some time reading the bible...and of course, as GOd always does...I had an abundance of time...like I gave him my time offering, and he returned it abundantly...that's why I have time to blog, cause I'm ready and don't want to be at work super early. Our God is good...and how fun it is that we celebrate his birthday in a couple days. I love this season.

Have you ever considered how Mary's family responded to her pregnancy? I was thinking about that last night as I drove home from Troy's house...knowing myself, and the small bit I do about their culture, I think I would have thought Mary was completely nuts out of her mind to think she was carrying the Messiah, and I likely would have disowned her...I wonder if her family did that. Take that thought with you today...the things our Messiah endured for us...go far beyond the pages of the bible...I wonder...

We had the Daumlers over for dinner last night along with Chelsea and Andrew. Of course Troy's place was a hit! Even the girls loved it! What a great time we had! I had the most interesting conversation with Naomi. It went like this:

Shara: Naomi did you see Chelsea's pretty ring yet?
Naomi: nope (runs over to see it and comes back and climbes into my lap) Its's Beautiful.
Shara: Naomi did you know that Chelsea and Andrew are going to get married in 2 weeks
Naomi: (Naomi's eyes get big) I sure hope I can go.
Shara: Naomi did you know that when a boy asks a girl to marry her, he gives her a ring? So Andrew asked Chelsea to marry him and he gave her that ring!
Naomi: Did she say yes?
Shara: Oh yes she did! And now they are getting married.
Naomi: Well if Joshua grew up like me, and he gave me a ring like that, I'd say yes to him. And if Sawyer grew up like me and gave me a ring like that, I'd say yes to him.
Shara: Well what if they both grow up like you, and they both want to give you a ring...which one will you choose?
Naomi: Well.....they both like dinasours...so...
Shara: Is that the sort of thing that does it for you or...?
Naomi: Well I don't really like Dinasours...but Billy really does (Naomi's cousin(a girl)
Shara: Well maybe you could set BIlly & one of those boys up...
Naomi: Yeah, but they don't know each other.

Yeah anyway. That was so much fun! My Little Naomi is growing up. Anyway, my time has expired, I need to run off to work today! God Bless! Merry Christmas!

S

I'm Ridiculous

So for any of you who've tried to call me and haven't heard back from me...its likely cause my phone is hooped. I took it back 2 days ago and it will take 2-10 weeks to fix apparently...lovely.

So the other day I locked my keys in my trunk...Troy & I had gone to Billy Graham's Samaritan's Purse warehouse to volunteer to sort Christmas child boxes, and he had his keys in his pocket, so I locked mine in the trunk of my car along with my purse...containing my wallet. I had forgotten that I had locked my trunk hatch inside my car (a security feature my car has, so if someone breaks in your car, they can't pop the trunk). Anyway, I only have 1 master key (which is on my key ring) and the rest are valet keys...as you can imagine the valet keys can't open that latch lock, the trunk or the folding seats in the back...needless to say, I had no way of getting my purse or keys out...

Anyway...after several phone calls I managed to get my trunk popped open by a locksmith. Pheuuuuuf!

The DAUMLERS ARE COMING HOME TOMORROW and I can't hardly wait. I'm estatic!

Today is Tom Loewen's birthday and we had a nice chat this morning.

I think that's all for me today...have a good one. God Bless.

Go Flames Go!

S

Jon in K-Coutry

Troy & I in K-Country

Lennie & Bonnie in Lake Louise (I was not with them here)

November 20, 2005

Naomi Daumler is 5 today. I can't wait to see that little cutie in 6 days! I miss my sisters!

As you can see its been AGES since I've written. Since I have, my brother Jon showed up and surprised me with a 3 day visit. That was fun! We went to Banff and did the Spaghetti Factory & spent a lot of time hanging out with him and Troy.

Then Lennie & Bonnie were here for a couple days, and what a riot we had! We went to Canadian Olympic Park and were the guests of honor for the day...well I think we thought we were honored...I don't think anyone knew we were there, and thats why we were able to see so much! We rode the elevator to the top of the ski jump and looked over Calgary...we watched some bob-sledders practicing (and falling over) ont he bob-sled run & we saw some guys practicing their take off in the ice house. It was a great time! WE also checked out Peters...a great place for guests to Calgary...we hung out and reminiced a lot and had a great time. It was so good to catch up with them.

Tomorrow is Troy's Birthday, and I've really gone overboard with presents for him. Since he doesn't know yet I can't really talk about it on here, but I spent far more than I should have. I can't wait though, it will be so fun to spoil him!

Life is going well! Getting ready for Chelsea's wedding December 30th & before that Christmas. Am falling more and more in love, and becoming better friends with Troy every day. Our relationship is becoming more and more concreted & more and more rooted in love & Christ. We are growing and learning together, and its awesome! Last night his parents took us to the Keg for his birthday dinner...Mmmmmm....the Keg....

Anyway, I'm procrastinating...I have an exam on Dec 6th or so...and I really need to study. I'll attach a couple pictures. See ya!

S

3rd time's a charm

Ok, so my third attempt...I have issues today.

check out a blog I started a while back...I posted there today by accident. Happy Oct 30th!

S

http://sharafriesen.blogspot.com

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