Lessons Learned: A blog about my life

Friday, July 24, 2009 We flew to France. I have always wanted to see Paris! From the airport, we took a train to our hotel. A day before our trip, Laila had babysat for a neighbor whose kids were sick. When we got off the train, Laila threw up. We thought it was just motion…

Saturday, June 27, 2009 I got a phone call from my uncle Sonny. He wanted to know if I was sitting down. I thought he was going to tell me that my dad was dead. I told him to tell me what was going on. He insisted I sit down. I thought, “That’s it, Dad’s…

Tuesday, June 2, 2009 Henry called to tell me that an agent was available to fly with Sander back to Denmark. I really appreciate him calling me to let me know what is going on with Sander. I called up my dad to let him know that Sander was coming back to Denmark. My dad…

Friday, February 20, 2009 Sander called from prison. Since I didn’t answer the phone, he left a message saying he wanted the money he claimed I owed him from Bent’s inheritance. I wrote Sander a letter itemizing everything I had paid for while he had been staying with us when our uncle was here. I…

Saturday, September 6, 2008 Ever since my cousin told me about the episode on America’s Most Wanted, I have gone online periodically to see if I can find out anything about someone being murdered on the route my brother took when he was a trucker. So many murders have taken place that it seems impossible…

Monday, September 1, 2008 When Bent was alive, he had rented a room in his basement to a lady named Maggy. Bent had mentioned in his will that she was to get $50,000.00. Maggy had moved out a few months before Bent killed himself. Beth got a call from Maggy’s lawyer. He claimed that Maggy…

Saturday, February 16, 2008 Richard left to do some errands. When he came back, he told me he had been to the bank because now was a good time to refinance our home. He said he had already done the paperwork, and all I had to do was go back with him to the bank…

Tuesday, January 22, 2008 Laila started high school today. After everything that she has gone through, she has become the most compassionate, caring person I have ever known. I worried about her because she has also become quiet and docile. But she was ready for school and for new challenges. She has a good head…

Saturday, December 1, 2007 I can’t believe that it’s already December. By now, I have usually sent off a package to Bent. I felt bad that I didn’t have the time or money to mail him his yearly package. I thought I should at least send him a Christmas Card. Monday, December 17, 2007 Sarah…

Sunday, June 10, 2007 At church today, Richard was ordained to be a High Priest. I was surprised. After he had been set apart, the old Bishop whom I had a while back pulled me aside. He said, “By the look on your face, I can see that this was unexpected. I want you to…