Excited!

Congratulations on your engagement Rachel (FC) and Tom (JT)!!

I love you tons!

 

Funnies

So, I woke up, showered, got dressed and decided to have my blood draw and run some errands.  However, after the blood draw or maybe even somewhere between driving to the doctor's office and the blood draw....I seriously started feeling like my insides were going to fall out.  Or should I say what is left of my insides!  Ha...I made a funny!  Speaking of funnies, Mom, Dad and I were eating supper the other night.  For some reason we were talking about what side of the body the appendix is on. I said, "Ohhh I guess it isn't my appendix that's hurting me."  Dad said, "You still have your appendix...how did that happen? They must have screwed up!"  THAT WAS FUNNY!!  If you know my father, you know how hilarious it is that he made a joke about the shhhhhhhh.....cancer. I love you Daddy!

I've popped a couple Loritab. Forgive me if I am silly.  Yes, that means I am experiencing pain today. Abdomen, back, and let's count the days...at least 14 and I am still bleeding passing the blood clots!!!!!!!!!  ARGH!

I know that sounds very similar to a complaint.  That's really not my style....ohhhh who I am kidding??!  :)

I'm off to bed.  Count your blessings and remember I sure do love y'all!

 

*** Prayers for Jon and Julie's church home group.

*** Please say prayers for My Aunt Gloria and our family, Nathan (He's moved to the Ronald McDonald House.), Ms Bobby (shestarted radiation), Mr. Russo, Ms Pammy (recovering from surgery.), Lenore, Trish and David Carey. They are fighting the battle with cancer too .

*** Please say prayers for Jay Carey and his family.  He is in Iraq, fighting the war.

 

 

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Pamela

Happy Birthday To The Best  Sister   

EVER!!

When I Grow Up I Want To Be Just Like You! 

I Love You Sister!                               

More Birthday Bash Pictures

Just Rambling...

I cannot sleep.  I am uncomfortable, and just plain ole' grumpy.

It is raining here. The storm started Monday, somewhere after 4:00 pm.  Thunder and lightening. I was in Wal Mart watching the big drops fall fast and hard.  I waited and waited hoping the rain would slow some. It didn't, so I braved it...and walked as quickly as I could to my car.  I've now decided I need windshield wipers for my glasses and an umbrella in my purse!

Aunt Gloria is still in ICU.  She is feeling a little better. The doctors will be running more tests on her in the upcoming days.  Pray for her comfort and for strength for our family please!

FC (My cousin, Rachel) and Tom are in Paris. I was IM'ing with her for a brief moment before my AOL started acting up. I got frustrated trying to reboot and fix it. (Sorry FC!!!) The only detail I got, is from their apartment you can see the top of the Eiffel Tower.  How cool is that????

Good book to read: One More Day ~ Mitch Albom.  He's the same author that wrote Tuesdays With Morrie.

Great CD to jam to: Perry Farrell's Satellite Party.  Not my usual...but I love it.

Five Grateful's: A roof over my head, a full tummy, my family, my friends, my doggie.

That just makes "it" all worthwhile.  Know what I mean????

I'm delirious.  I need to try to fall asleep. I sure do love y'all.

 

CONGRATULATIONS to the Radomski Family for their new addition, Eric William.  He weighed in at 6 pounds 5 ounces, June 22nd at 10:24 am.

 

*** Prayers for Jon and Julie's church home group.

*** Please say prayers for My Aunt Gloria and our family, Nathan (He's moved to the Ronald McDonald House.), Ms Bobby (she started radiation), Mr. Russo, Ms Pammy (recovering from surgery.), Lenore, Trish and David Carey. They are fighting the battle with cancer too .

*** Please say prayers for Jay Carey and his family.  He is in Iraq, fighting the war.

 

 

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For Good

I am going to make this short.  I'm feeling sad.  My Aunt Gloria is in ICU.  Please include her in your prayers tonight.

Before I say good night, I want to share the words of this beautiful song with y'all. 

For Good Idina Menzel & Kristin Chenoweth

I've heard it said
That people come into our lives for a reason
Bringing something we must learn
And we are led
To those who help us most to grow
If we let them
And we help them in return
Well, I don't know if I believe that's true
But I know I'm who I am today
Because I knew you.

Like a comet pulled from orbit
As it passes a sun
Like a stream that meets a boulder
Halfway through the wood
Who can say if I've been changed for the better?
But because I knew you
I have been changed for good.

It well may be
That we will never meet again
In this lifetime
So let me say before we part
So much of me
Is made of what I learned from you
You'll be with me
Like a handprint on my heart
And now whatever way our stories end
I know you have re-written mine
By being my friend:
Like a ship blown from its mooring
By a wind off the sea
Like a seed dropped by a skybird
In a distant wood
Who can say if I've been changed for the better?
But because I knew you:

Because I knew you I have been changed for good.

And just to clear the air
I ask forgiveness
For the things I've done you blame me for

But then, I guess we know
There's blame to share and none of it seems to matter anymore.

Like a comet pulled from orbit as it passes the sun.
Like a stream the meets a boulder halfway through the wood.

Like a ship blown from its mooring by a wind off the sea.
Like a seed dropped by a bird in the wood.

Who can say if I've been changed for the better?
I do believe I have been changed for the better.

And because I knew you...
Because I knew you...

Because I knew you.
I have been changed for good.

 

 

 

*** Please say prayers for My Aunt Gloria and our family, Nathan (He's moved to the Ronald McDonald House.), Ms Bobby (she started radiation), Mr. Russo, Ms Pammy (recovering from surgery.), Lenore, Trish and David Carey. They are fighting the battle with cancer too .

*** Please say prayers for Jay Carey and his family.  He is in Iraq, fighting the war.

 

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Saturday Stuff

Here's how the conversation went...

ME: Did you see the pictures in my journal?

PAMELA: Yes....  (no comments, just silence)

ME: Oh, ok. Which pictures didn't you like??  I'll take them out.

PAMELA: That's ok, I already did!!

Can you believe that??  Give her the pass code for my account so she can write in my journal when I'm in the hospital...and she goes in rearranging stuff, without even telling me!  THE NERVE!!  Ha ha!  By the way, I re posted the picture...it's just edited a bit!!!!!!

I saw my doctor yesterday.  Boy, was that fun! Sometimes, it's exhausting being poked and prodded.  I've been told I have cysts on my cervix.  Funny, I had forgotten I actually had a cervix!  I mean, all the other girlie parts are missing!!!  One of the cysts looks "textured" he said and then called it a tumor "perhaps".  This is now what the pain and passing all the blood is being attributed to.  I've been given yet another medication in hopes to dissolve the cysts. A new pain med as well, that isn't suppose to "put me under the table".  If that doesn't cure "them"...out they come for a biopsy. 

I'm off to Julie's.  I'll be back later to write more.

The pictures of me, are the new haircut!!

Have a FABULOUS day!  I love y'all!

 

 

Birthday Bash Pictures

As promised, here are pictures from the birthday bash!!

If anyone else took pictures at my party, PLEASE email them to me whenever you can!  Thank you!!

 

I'll write tomorrow after I see the doctor.

I sure do love y'all!

Birthday Bash Show Time!

Birthday bash pictures will be posted today!!  Come back soon y'all, ya hear???  Ha ha.

 

Thanks MN!!!

 

Aunt Rene

I spent most of Tuesday sleeping.  I'm exhausted and emotional.  I woke up again, not too long ago, and can't seem to fall back asleep. (Note, the time)  Oddly, I feel extremely tired still.

The song I am listening to is about dying and going to a "pretty" heaven. I could listen to it over and over again. (Thanks SB)

At my birthday party, someone asked me if they had to call me Irene now.  She said "everything you write is signed Irene.  We've always known you as Rene".  It made me chuckle...because well she's right! I only started "using" Irene when I was 22.  I switched jobs.  My new boss began calling me Irene. I finally liked the way it sounded.  Different. More mature.  It stuck!  I "deemed" myself Irene, from that day on. I certainly don't expect all those who knew me pre "Princess" days to begin calling me Irene.  That would sound weird.  I'll always be Rene to them!!!!

The GREAT exception (and blessing) to the Rene Rule, is being called Aunt Rene.  Not only by my nieces and nephew.  Their friends, and my sister's friends and their children also! I'm Aunt Rene to a bunch of people! I love that! It is music to my ears.

Julie is doing Girl Scout camp this week with the girls.  She sounded a bit ummmm...beat when I spoke to her!  God bless her kind and patient soul in that heat with all those girls!  I'd love to be there but I'm thinking we both know I wouldn't be able to take it!  Not the girls, all the activity for the day! 

Just a reminder, if you comment on one of my entries, make sure you go back and look at my comments back to ya!

Quote Of The Day: "When I stand before God at the end of my life I would hope that I would have not a single bit of talent left and could say, I used everything you gave me" Erma Bombeck (Thanks Jules, I  love it!)

I'm climbing back into bed.  I sure do love y'all!

 

 

*** Please say prayers for My Aunt Gloria and our family, Nathan (he is doing chemo, again.), Ms Bobby (she started radiation), Mr. Russo, Ms Pammy (recovering from surgery.), Lenore, Trish and David Carey. They are fighting the battle with cancer too .

*** Please say prayers for Jay Carey and his family.  He is in Iraq, fighting the war.

 

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Frequent Flyer Miles

Phew!!  That was the shortest stay ANMED has ever gotten from me!  Thank God! I don't know if it is a good or bad thing that some of the staff knows me by face and name.  Or that my attending doctor walked into my room saying "Irene what's the problem, did you miss me??"  I couldn't ask for better care at a hospital!!!

As always, I am happy to be home.  Especially since I was released WITHOUT a new diagnosis or ailment! 

My mother was correct, (as Pamela mentioned yesterday) about what was causing the blood clots I was passing.  My blood is too thin.  The doctor was almost certain when he admitted me that's what the issue was.  However, since I am such a "unique" patient (unique = someone with medical problems up the wazoo!!!) he wanted to rule out the growth of any new tumors etc.  Let's thank God again!

The pain and coughing is par for the course.  That's all cancer stuff.  I don't like the reality of that. I'm sure I'll cry about it some time soon.  I haven't yet though.  I'm too thrilled that the blood I was passing was JUST from the Coumadin!

New subject....

I've now typed and retyped this paragraph a few times.  Here I go again. My sister is without a doubt a selfless, loving, caring, giving, nurturing person. Those adjectives are just for starters.  I truly cannot begin to convey to y'all who she is in my life or the security she brings me. She makes me want to be a better me.  She allows me to be the me I am.  She laughs with me when no one else seems tobe able to and her unconditional love is never ending. She even circles the airport twice, in morning traffic to make certain her little sister is being taken care of.  To which I must say, did not surprise me because that's who my sister is. An angel. A gift. My big sister.

The thought of leaving this world before Pamela does, completely wrecks me. (As I said in my very first journal entry)  I selfishly cannot imagine my life without her, and I painfully sit here thinking she must have similar thoughts when she is typing in my journal knowing I'm in the hospital again. Oh my, I can't stop my tears.  I love you Pamela, Thank you for being you.

I'm going to sign off for the evening.  BUT, not before I wish my FABULOUS brother in law, David a very Happy Birthday!!!!!!!  I love you Dave!! 

I love y'all too!

PS ~ If you took any pictures at my birthday party PLEASE email them to me!  I'd like to post them here on my journal!  I'm talking to YOU, MN!!!

 

*** Please say prayers for My Aunt Gloria and our family, Nathan (he is doing chemo, again.), Ms Bobby (she started radiation), Mr. Russo, Ms Pammy (recovering from surgery.), Lenore, Trish and David Carey. They are fighting the battle with cancer too .

*** Please say prayers for Jay Carey and his family.  He is in Iraq, fighting the war.

 

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Admitted Again

Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to let y'all know that Rene was admitted to the hospital tonight.  She was right, she went to the ER and they admitted her.  Rightfully so, she's "passing" blood clots and she can't breathe.  I'm praying for her comfort.  They did do another VQ scan (refer to past journal entries for detailed info on the VQ).  That's the one that can identify blood clots in the lungs.  Good news, it came back clear.  My mom suggested that maybe she's taking too much Coumadin. That's the medicine that helps Rene's blood clot properly.  Hopefully we'll have more answers in the morning.  I'll give you her room info as soon as I get it. 

Sleep tight.  Pray for my sister.

Love,
Pamela

P.S.-Rene just called.  Her phone # is 864 512 2774 and she's in room 774.  She said to tell y'all that this room is even nicer than the first one.  She also said they hope to release her tomorrow.  See, our prayers are already being answered.  Good night.

One more thing.  Happy Father's Day to all you daddies reading.  I hope it was a good one.  We moms don't say it enough, but we really do appreciate you and rely on you.  Thank you!  Not only have I been blessed with a wonderful daddy (who is also a super Zayda), but I also have an amazing husband who is an incredible daddy to our three children.  And to top it off, along with my husband I got a great father-in-law who is awesome.  Aren't I blessed?!

The Truth Is...

I'm not feeling so great.  As I type this, I am sucking down some oxygen.  The coughing is bad, I'm wheezing and there is still pain and pressure in my tummy.

I'm so stubborn.  I know if I call any of my doctors they will send me to the ER.  I also know, I'll be admitted.  YUCK.  Who wants that again??

 

Yawn...

Good morning! I'm feeling a little somber right now.  Pamela and I are leaving for the airport shortly.  I am headed back to South Carolina.  I will write more after I arrive back home!!  I sure do love y'all!!

Today's News

Aunt Gloria's procedure went well.  She isn't feeling any pain, and for that...we are all thankful. We surprised her with a visit today (in Philly of course) and we were thrilled to see her looking so great!

After our visit, FC and Tom joined us at Tony Luke's for supper.  If you are ever in Philadelphia...you have to go there!  http://www.tonylukes.com
Not only is the food fabulous...but Tony is a class act!  Thanks for everything Tony!!

I'm leaving DC, Friday AM.  It's a little earlier than originally planned.  There's a story behind why, however I really just want to be back in South Carolina for Father's Day.

I am feeling ok.  I cannot seem to remedy the pain in my tummy though.  As I said before, the pain meds are taking the edge off. That's about it!

I know this is short.  I am exhausted and have a kitchen to help clean!

Before you go to sleep tonight, say I love you to all those that you do and keep in mind how precious your family is.  Cherish the moments.

All my love y'all.




*** Please say prayers for My Aunt Gloria and our family, Nathan (he is doing chemo, again.), Ms Bobby (she started radiation), Mr. Russo, Ms Pammy (recovering from surgery.), Lenore, Trish and David Carey. They are fighting the battle with cancer too .

*** Please say prayers for Jay Carey and his family.  He is in Iraq, fighting the war.

 

If this is your first time reading my journal, PLEASE go back to my first entry on 11-15-06 to read about the title MEET ME AT THE BREAKFAST TABLE!! Thanks!

       

CANCER

Do you think it's true that when people hear the word cancer they automatically see it, so to speak in big capital letters screaming death isn't far behind??  I read that in a book today.  It made me sad, because I really hope that isn't true.  I'd much rather think that when people hear the word cancer they think of words such as....fight and survivor.

Mom and Dad went back to South Carolina yesterday.  But, not before we had a HUGE brunch at the Officer's Club. It was delicious and I indulged with a Belgian waffle topped with strawberries and whipped cream. I'm so thrilled they were able to come for my birthday celebration.  My parents are fabulous, if you didn't already know.

The last two days have left me feeling yucky.  I'm having terrible stomach pains and it's been difficult to bend at the waist.  My tummy is even tender to the touch.  When I alerted Pamela, saying "something is wrong...."  She chuckled and said, "Well yeah, you have cancer".  Of course, I laughed.  My sister, she is always good for a laugh!!

I am again taking pain meds regularly.  It takes the edge off, but makes me extremely silly too!

Today I spent with Barb.  She's really excellent at walking slowly with me and making certain I am not over doing it.  We went to Old Navy, Barnes & Noble, Starbucks (which was such a treat for me considering there isn't one in Anderson!!!!!) and the BIG news...to get hair cuts!! You should see the way I butchered my hair!!  I'm just kidding!  It is considerably shorter now.  I love it though!!  Barbi's looks great too!

My Aunt Gloria is having a "procedure" done tomorrow.  Please pray for her and our family.  I'll let you know how she is doing, as soon as I find out!

What I Enjoyed Most About Today:

* I woke up.
* I watched Sarah and Pamela doing Origami together.
* I got a kiss on the lips from Ellie.
* Daniel told me I was beautiful.
* Starbuck's and Barbi
* Listening to "old school" Prince.
* My FABULOUS new haircut!
* Old Navy's 50% off rack.

 Simple pleasures.   (Not necessarily in that order!!)

It's late.  I need to get some sleep.

I love y'all!!!!!!!



*** Please say prayers for My Aunt Gloria and our family, Nathan (he is doing chemo, again.), Ms Bobby (she started radiation), Mr. Russo, Ms Pammy (recovering from surgery.), Lenore, Trish and David Carey. They are fighting the battle with cancer too .

*** Please say prayers for Jay Carey and his family.  He is in Iraq, fighting the war.

 

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What I Liked Best About My Birthday

* The Happy Birthday Song first thing in the morning.

* Receiving a HUGE box of Princess and Super Girl party supplies and "toys".

* Two hours before the birthday bash when Barbie came over with the
 So Co (Southern Comfort).

* All the girls getting their toe nails painted.

* The tiara's.

* Getting ready for the bash with the same excitement as getting ready for the prom.

* My beautiful and delicious birthday cake, made uniquely by my sister.

* The two candles I was able to blow out!

* Gerber daisies everywhere!!!!

* Dad bought me a drink!

* My father and David's "speech".

* Seeing all the faces of people who have known me since before I was walking.

*  MN, FC, JT and "Crawford"!!!!

* My 3rd drink...

* My 7th drink...

* And loosing count of the ones thereafter!  :)

* The Wiener Card from Uncle Gravy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

* The celebration.

* The after party.

* The blessings and wishes....and all the love.


Once upon a time, I was concerned about how long I would live.  I worried I would never see another birthday.  Now, I realize it isn't important what number I make it to.  What is important is the way I've spent my moments living.

I want to thank everyone who "participated" in the celebration of my life yesterday. Everyone at the bash.  All those that called, emailed or sent me a text message  :). Anyone that said a prayer or wish for another day or healthy year for me.  I am amazingly and abundantly blessed by each one of you.  Sharing my life with you is a true gift...and the most important of them all.

Pamela and David ~ how do I ever begin to tell you how very much I appreciate and love you?!!!!! 

Goodnight. I LOVE YOUZ (ha ha - that is an inside joke!!)


PS ~ I'll add pictures from the bash just as soon as everyone sends me or emails me the pics they took!!!!!  HINT, HINT!
 



*** Please say prayers for My Aunt Gloria and our family, Nathan (he is doing chemo, again.), Ms Bobby (she started radiation), Mr. Russo, Ms Pammy (recovering from surgery.), Lenore, Trish and David Carey. They are fighting the battle with cancer too .

*** Please say prayers for Jay Carey and his family.  He is in Iraq, fighting the war.

 

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Yaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhoooooooooooooooo!

It's My 35th Birthday!!!!

Celebrating is in order!!!!

I had a blast today getting some sun and watching the kids at gymnastics.  I know I brag alot, but I can't help it...they are FABULOUS kids!

I heard there was a productive Girl Scout meeting today without me. :( 
I also heard one of the little ones asked for me as soon as she walked in!
Gotta love that!  I MISS YOU GIRLS!!  Ohhh and you too Julie!!  (Stay away from my Stampin' Up stuff and the fish tanks!!) ha! ha!

Mom and Dad arrived less than two hours ago and my birthday officially begins in ten minutes!!!!!!!!!


YAHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOO!



*** Please say prayers for My Aunt Gloria and our family, Nathan (he is doing chemo, again.), Ms Bobby (she started radiation), Mr. Russo, Ms Pammy (she's having surgery Thursday.), Lenore, Trish and David Carey. They are fighting the battle with cancer too .

*** Please say prayers for Jay Carey and his family.  He is in Iraq, fighting the war.

 

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Unrealistic Phobia

I spent the beginning of the afternoon today conquering my fear of hammocks.  Ohhh stop laughing.  I'm serious!!  I had not been on hammock since I was in 6th grade...I think.

Pamela was teaching me how to get it on it without flipping myself over.  Which by the way wasn't my greatest fear about getting on the hammock.  The biggest fear was actually flipping myself over while some of her neighbors watched, laughing hysterically.  None of the above happened however!!  Instead, I balanced my weight, kicked my legs over and onto the hammock....and ahhhhhhhhh why didn't I do that sooner?!!!  The sun was shinning perfectly on me.  There was a bit of a breeze going on.  I was comfortable.  I was a happy camper.  But wait, it gets even better!! Ellie came outside to join me.  (I had heard that she likes lounging.)  So, there we were decked out on the hammock, catching some rays and loving the moment!!!!!!!!!!!

I am feeling good. I'm still coughing though. Walking in the humidity here isn't so good for the heart or lungs but I'm managing. My blood sugar has been excellent.  The new medicine for the gout seems to be doing it's thing.  I lost four more pounds.  Ohhh and I do still have cancer.  :)

Being with the Browning Bunch is always a magical time.  Thank God I have such a special family.

I'm off to bed.  All my love.

 2 more days until my 35th birthday!!!!


*** Please say prayers for My Aunt Gloria and our family, Nathan (he is doing chemo, again.), Ms Bobby (she started radiation), Mr. Russo, Ms Pammy (she's having surgery Thursday.), Lenore, Trish and David Carey. They are fighting the battle with cancer too .

*** Please say prayers for Jay Carey and his family.  He is in Iraq, fighting the war.

 

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We're Never Promised Tomorrow

A dear friend of mine called me on the way home from her grandfather's funeral. When her mother called her, he had just been diagnosed with a fast progressing cancer.  When her mother called a few days later, he wasn't well at all.  My friend spoke with him however, and thought he sounded ok. She contemplated what she should do next. Make travel arrangements to see him, tie up some loose ends at home, or wait until he was "really bad".  She even called her brother to see what he had decided to do.  The next phone call she received, was the one she was dreading.  Her grandfather had died. 

We talked about how extremely close they were and everything she would miss about him.  She laughed about how he would always send her short notes, and a check in the mail for her birthday...how he loved the beach and how much they enjoyed taking cruises together.  She cried when she spoke about how she let the time drift after his diagnosis and how she should have been there with him, before he died.

That made me so sad for her.

There have been lessons in my life I have learned the very hardest way.  I've held in my arms the very "example" of how quickly life can and does change. Don't be fearful of what could be.  Don't "what if" your days away.  Life is going to happen no matter how much you worry or contemplate your time!!!! Enjoy it while you can! Life is full of uncertainties.  We are not promised a day or a moment. Celebrate today. Live now, and do it without regrets.  Tomorrow may never come.

Thanks for coming here.  I love y'all very much!


*** Please say prayers for My Aunt Gloria and our family, Nathan (he is doing chemo, again.), Ms Bobby (she started radiation), Mr. Russo, Ms Pammy (she's having surgery Thursday.), Lenore, Trish and David Carey. They are fighting the battle with cancer too .

*** Please say prayers for Jay Carey and his family.  He is in Iraq, fighting the war.

 

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What I've "Discovered"

* No matter what words I say, some people still believe Cancer is an automatic death sentence.

* There is no difference between two months or two years with your real friends.

* A kiss on the forehead from your Mother can cure just about anything.

* Laughter can too.

* Being patient and compassionate can be difficult sometimes, but they are important qualities to possess.

* Sleep overs are still cool.

* Explaining why "It's Raining Men" is a song and an expression to a curious eight year old boy is challenging.

* Humidity sucks.

* All natural, low sugar cookies and cream ice cream ROCKS!

* Sisters make the world much brighter.

* Saying good bye to a friend at any age is difficult to do.

* Some people just want to vent, and don't need you to say a word.

* Prayers are important.

* Keeping your word is too.

* Everyone wants to be appreciated.

* A little attention goes a long way.

* Even dogs need their space.


I feel good and I am just so thrilled to be here with the Browning Bunch.

I love y'all!!!!!!!!

Goodnight.

 *** Please say prayers for My Aunt Gloria and our family, Nathan (he is doing chemo, again.), Ms Bobby (she started radiation), Mr. Russo, Ms Pammy (she's having surgery Thursday.), Lenore, Trish and David Carey. They are fighting the battle with cancer too .

*** Please say prayers for Jay Carey and his family.  He is in Iraq, fighting the war.

 

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Eight Day Count Down!!!!!!!!!!

Eight days until my 35th birthday!!!!!         YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

All packed and ready to get on the road!!

DC here I come!!!!!!

I love y'all!