Cancun - here we come!  

Posted by Sheila Schroyer



Woohoo! Cancun, here we come. Jack and I leave in 10 days for one of our only 'alone' vacations. We are heading to a new resort north of Cancun called Excellence Playa Mujeres. We plan to spend four days in the sun, just plain relaxing.

Here are some photos of the resort. Thank you, Sandra (my sister-in-law) for finding this fabulous location. I certainly hope it's everything it appears to be. I can't wait!

Love to Grandpa  

Posted by Sheila Schroyer


In the wee hours of Saturday May 10, 2008, my grandfather, James Junior Hoffman, went home to be with the Lord. A quiet respectful man, he recently suffered from breathing problems. He had spent the last two years of his life in and out of nursing homes, but close to family. He got to spend time celebrating birthdays and Christmas, watching baseball games, and listening to our family chatter.

When it came time to tell stories about grandpa, we struggled. We struggled mostly because he was such a man of quiet resoluteness. He held his convictions and his loves close to his heart. He loved to read. He loved history. He served in the military during World War II as a communications soldier. He celebrated his 66th wedding anniversary the very day before his death. He told my grandma that he didn't want to pass away on their wedding anniversary. He has two grown children, nine grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchildren. He loved Jesus and attended/served in their church faithfully.
I guess in the end, the story to remember about my grandfather is His Legacy. His Legacy is us, his family. How we treat one another is our legacy to him.

Love you grandpa. I will see you one day in Heaven!

I love to eat dessert first!  

Posted by Sheila Schroyer

As I drove home Wednesday night (August 6th) from my very last graduate school presentation, project, homework, etc., I realized that I love to eat dessert first. You may be wondering what the two have in common. Well, in May, I 'graduated'. I ordered and mailed announcements. I attended the school's ceremony. I had a fabulouso party with family and friends! I ate my cake first.

I knew in May that I would have three classes to finish in the summer time. It seemed so far off, but like it would be tomorrow. Well, tomorrow has come on and gone. It's official now - I've completed my last project, written my last paper. I am waiting on one last grade from the presentation that I gave on Wednesday night. The teacher left us with the parting words of "you don't have anything to worry about." I called my friends and family to let them know that it was now time for dinner.

Actually, it's time for the long lazy Sunday afternoon nap after a huge meal and dessert. I hope I don't talk in my sleep......