50 in two hours!!

Oh my! It's been 4 years since I've blogged. In 2 hours I will be 50!! A lot has happened in the last few months. I quit my job of 14 years in June. I bought myself a car (I haven't owned one in over 5 years). I went on a cruise to Mexico. I went to Las Vegas twice. Busy and so wonderful for me. I haven't been able to do any of that because I always had to work. I feel like I missed out on so much because of my job. Don't get me wrong, I loved working at Beehive. I am a single mother so not working wasn't an option. I didn't get child support so I had to work. My kids were my reason for getting up every morning at 4:30 to get ready for work. My body went through a lot too. I was always sick, I missed out on assemblies, games and other things. I had to support them so I did it. I was good at my job. I felt that my skills were needed. I trained so many people there. I learned a lot. The last couple of years there, I felt that I was no longer needed. I would train those that were trainers as their titles, yet I was turned down for a training position multiple times. I felt used and neglected so I left. It wasn't an easy decision for me. I prayed about it. I cried over it. Overall my decision was the right one for me. I love love love being at home. I still have to figure out how to make money, but I love it!!! Now I find myself about to turn 50,still single, unemployed, no money, and a little lost. I intend to go back to school. I would like to meet a nice kind man who doesn't mind that I have a little extra weight on me...lol. I just feel a little lost.

Conference Weekend!

Today has been such a relaxing and learning day. Conference started at 10 and went on until 4. I got the boys off to Priesthood meeting and now just doing some catching up with laundry. As I was watching conference, I was filled with the spirit of the Holy Ghost and learned so much. I thought of my kids and pray that they too can find their own testimonies. I want them to know God. I want them to have a strong testimony of Jesus Christ.
It's funny how when the kids are little, you teach them how to share, be kind, love one another. You teach them about life as you go. Raising kids doesn't come with a owner's manual so you take each day as it goes. I think of all the things that I have gone through with my kids. When they were little, as they reach pre-teen years, teenagers, young adults, and married adults. It has been a hard road. I have learned that I didn't do it without help from family, friends, and God's merciful love for me. There were times when I would have a fit and start blaming the world, and especially God for all my problems. He refines us by letting us go through tough times. He knows that we can handle things. Don't get my wrong...life has been one long hard journey and continues to have it's bumps in the road. He knew that I needed to go through this to be who I am today. I can see it now, but I didn't always see it. I know he loves me.
Kids, if you ever read this..I love you! I have been blessed with good kids. You aren't perfect kids, but you are all good people. I pray that you will be kind to one another, but especially to be kind to others. Love is the key to this life. Faith, Love, Kindness, are all the things that we need to learn and love. Take care of each other. Be kind to the poor. Sometimes the poor are our own family and friends. Give of yourself, time, substances. I pray that you will learn to rely on the Lord for EVERYTHING!!

The Beginning

I decided to start a blog...again. I forgot what my other blog info is..LOL Anyways, here I go!
I am Ramona. Single mother of six. 3 married 3 still at home with me. Six adorable grandchildren. 3 girls and 3 boys!
What do I say? Well, I am in a transition part of my life. My kids are getting older and doing more things without me. I feel as if my life is turning a page without my permission. It seems like yesterday that the kids were little and needed me for everything. To feed them, clothe them, kiss their owwee's. Now they are married and teenagers and I feel so alone. I can't explain this feeling that I have. It's as if life is on a fast track and I am still stuck on pause. They weren't supposed to grow up so fast! What do I do with my life now? Do I look for a new husband? Do I find a hobby? Do I make myself over...I am 45 for goodness sake!!
I started doing genealogy and it is proving to be difficult and exciting at the same time. I get goose bumps when I see a familiar name or if I think that maybe I found something. I want to do it because, well first of all, I have some time on my hands..:) and secondly, I feel the urge to do so.
I want to tell you about myself a little. My parents are Gafatasi and Mautu Iosua. My brothers are Evans and Howard and my sisters are Lila and Ruby. Howard passed away at the age of 7, so it's just me and my 3 siblings. My kids are Chrislynn, Myles, Chase, Kelcey, Bryce, Kiani. Chrislynn married Joseph Bleyl. Myles married Keilah Iloilo, and Chase married Davynna Semu. Chase has four kids, Delynna, Marvin, Riverlina, and Pesi. Myles has two kids, Marli and Marvin. I am married still to their dad Faaoso Rick Muasau. Hopefully I will be divorced by the end of the year..let us pray!  We are still friends. He lives in New Zealand now with his new family Dianne, Rheanne, and Rico. Okay, enough of that.
So far so boring my blog....I will try harder to be more eloquent in my writing. The problem is..I am not an eloquent speaker, so that means that I am not an eloquent writer..makes sense right?  Okay, I smell Kelcey making some dinner and I am hungry. Later..