Update on my life

A lot has happened since the last time I wrote. First of all, I can't believe that summer is winding down and school for Spokane, WA will be starting next week. They are starting a few days earlier so if we get some snow this winter then it will be easier to make up school days.

Here is an update on my accident. My neck is still the source of my injury. I lost a lot of the range of motion in my neck which makes it hard to rotate the neck. A few times, I feel like I have pinched a nerve in my neck. It has called for a few sleepless nights. I am seeing my physical therapist 3 times a week and doing stretches at home in between my appointments. Next week I need to schedule an appointment to go follow up with my regular doctor. I know that I will heal up soon, but right now I am just being patient and just doing the best I can each day.

The big news has been my mom's reelection bid for her job on the Spokane City Council. She has been awesome with her job and also sacrificed so much for this city and her family. The primary election was last Tuesday and my mom won by a landslide which means the citizens still trust her. So in my terms, phase 1 is complete and the fun is over and now on to phase 2 which will take us to the general election in November. I am so proud of my mom and have total confidence that she will win and continue serving Spokane with the Lord's guidance and her great political skills.

So that is all for now. Fall will be as busy as it usually is. Please continue to pray for our family during this campaign and for my healing a recovery from the accident. Well many blessings to you all and until next time, God speed.

T~Money

New Car, Accident and Update

So it has been a month since I last updated which is way to long. A lot has happened in this past month. Work has been busy as always. My boss went out of town for a few weeks and I almost got everything on my desk organized. I just praise the Lord for providing for the company and giving us big numbers.

In Youth Group, we finished up the Life of David. That was a very good study. I learned so much from it. In August, we have canceled Youth Group for the whole month which is a nice break. It gives me another night to just be at home and relax.

My mom's campaign is coming along. The primary election is a week from Tuesday and then just under 3 months until the general election on November 3rd. I will just be glad when it is all over. My mom is a true champion and have served Spokane like a true servant.

A couple big things have happened this month that have been major in my life. I brought my first car. It is a 2004 Honda CRV color = Red. It has A/C and cup holders plus a sun/moon roof. I absolutely love it. This was major event number 1. The second major event was the day before I got my new car, my old 1990 Honda Civic was in a car accident and totaled. I was rear-ended and the back end is completely smashed and the passendger back door wouldn't opened and a huge dent was on the top of the car and it completely broke my seat. I am okay, but have had a pain and stiffness in my neck, shoulders, and back. I have been to the ER, my regular doctor and now start have started physical therapy. I thank the Lord for insurance and for His hand with regarding this situation.

Here are some pictures of the new car.






So there you have it. That is the most current news from me. May the Almighty and Saving God bless you to the ends of the earth.

T~Money

Family Wedding & Happy 4th of July

Hello to all and I pray that everybody is doing well and enjoying the summer. I have been extremely busy and don't know where the summer has gone. Work is going well and we stay busy. A lot of the bosses are going on vacation this month, so I see why they didn't want me to take my vacation during this month like I normally would. Also, Youth Group is going well. We still are praying for growth with more kids. Right now we are learning about the life of David and I have learned so much regarding his life. David did some crazy things, but he was after the heart of God. Young Adult Group took a break for the summer which is a relief. The bible study will continue in the fall.

Right now the McLaughlin family is in the middle of my mom's reelect campaign the Spokane City Council. It takes up a lot of our time and we try to find times to relax and just hang out. Keep us in your prayers and throughout the summer as we follow the calling that the Lord has placed within my mom. She is amazing at her job and would continue to serve the people for the next four years like she has done the last four years.

During the campaign, I have been able to take a few short trips over the last two weekends. The first weekend was to Portland, OR for my cousin Rachel Myers' Wedding to her new husband Stephen Emery. Congratulations to them both and to Stephen, welcome to our family. The weekend after that, I drove to Oak Harbor, WA to spend 4th of July with my grandparents. Each event was amazing, short and sweet. Here are some pictures from the events.

Wedding: Pre Setup, During, and afterwards









Historical Highway Just Outside Of Portland:




Oak Harbor 4th of July Parade:






Naval Station in Oak Harbor, WA:



Deception Pass:


Fireworks:




View from Grandparents Deck out to The Sound:

Way Home I stopped at Wild Horses Monument:




There are just a few photos from my trips. I did miss the world's largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament in Spokane called Hoopfest. I love to go down and watch. Congrats to some of my favorite players to watch, Kalani and Derek Iranon and Doug Malott and Kyle Jordan for winning their bracket.

So that is it. May the Lord bless and keep each and everyone of you safe during this summer.

T~Money

Colorado Trip and Women of Faith Conference

Well, I just got back from taking a vacation to see my brother, sister-in-law, and three nieces down in Colorado Springs, Colorado. On my way down, there was some weather difficulty of lots of cloud coverage but we were able to land in early. Here is a list of things that I did while I was down there, went to the U.S. Olympic Training Center, U.S. Air Force Academy, Denver to tour a candy plant, saw some of my sister-in-law's family, bowling, church, their church's college group and so much more. Here are some pictures.





Trip into Denver: Mile High Stadium, Hammond's Candy, ESPN Zone, Union Station:














United States Air Force Academy (Brother Troy Graduated from in 2002):











U.S. Olympic Training Center:






That was my trip. I had to stay an extra day as my flights were canceled and delayed due to lightning, thunder, rain and clouds. Overall it was a fun and amazing trip. I hope to go back soon.

I came back to work with tons of paperwork that I am slowly goiing through. So extra time will be put in at my desk and I am ready to hopefully be caught back up within the first few days of the week. I am glad to be back and doing my job.

This weekend was amazing and it isn't even over yet. Women of Faith came to town to do a conference. The theme was "Grand New Day". The conference was fabulous. The worship team did an amazing job leading us into the the presence of the Lord. There were two concerts, one by Steven Curtis Chapman and Mandisa. Both have awesome voices and have heart felt testimonies. The dramas from Allison Allen were dramatic and had encouraging messages along with them. The speakers, Patsy Clairmont, Sheila Walsh, Lisa Whelcel, Marilyn Meberg and Luci Swindoll. There messages have encouraged my faith to make me go to a whole new level.

So that's it. Tomorrow is church and actually finishing my unpacking from my trip then gearing up for the work week. God bless you during this upcoming week and until for next post.

T~Money