Traffic Filled Afternoon, Late Night.

Hi everyone!  I hope you're still smiling from your Thanksgiving memories and eating leftovers!!  (If you like them!)

David (my brother in law) came back home today.  He was in Utah having discussions about F-16's.  Don't ask me, I know nothing!  The kids were thrilled, my sister as well.

Daniel (nephew) had a private gymnastics lesson today (Friday) at 4:30 pm.  He has an "in house" gymnastics meet to prepare for tomorrow  (Saturday, today really since this will post after midnight).  We left in enough time to get there.  However, traffic was unbelievable.  Believe me when I tell you, that kid could have run to his class and gotten there quicker then the speed we were driving.  Needless to say, he only got 25 minutes worth of that lesson and off we were again into the traffic.
Destination...Olney, MD.  David's parents invited us all over for dinner.  My parents are in town for the weekend and staying with them. (We will all be attending Daniel's "meet' and Sarah's (my oldest niece) riding show on Sunday.)  We got into Olney at 7:00 pm.  We left Bowie, at 5:30 pm.  We basically spent three hours in the Suburban...so what did we do for entertainment you ask?!!!!  We sang Christmas carols !!!!!!!!  Don't be a scrooge...it IS NOT too early to sing them!

Dinner was great.  Not only the food, the company.  David's parents were family way before my sister and him were married.  After all, Pamela and Dave were high school sweethearts.  Being in their home always brings warm fuzzies.

Yesterday, I spent the day with Stephen and his buddy from college.  The evening left me with laundry to catch up on, and I made rice (as requested) to complete the yummy dinner my sister had already started in a crock pot before she began her running around for the afternoon and evening.  Before bed time never seems to leave a dull moment.  I love those kids more than I could ever express.  They are smart and silly and unique and loving.  That's just for starters!

This cough is never going away.  Sweater weather isn't so bad.  Life of course, is good.  I can't complain.

Five grateful's before tuck in:
* Family
* Songs to sing
* Patience
* Sweaters
* Home made cake.

Sweet dreams.  I love y'all.

Please Say Prayers For:

Nathan ~ he's  starting chemo again Moday. * Prayer for Dawn ~ Ms Bobby ~ she is being treated with radiation. * Mr. Russo ~ continuing to win the battle. * Ms Pammy ~ recovering from surgery and winning the battle. * Cindy ~ she's in remission!! * Tammy she's in remission!!  * Momma Joyce ~ she had a successful surgery and is home recovering. * Ms Margie ~ she is winning her battle with breast cancer.  * Krissy's husband, John who continues to win the battle. *Trish ~ she is continuing to win her battle with breast cancer. *Sugar ~ she is continuing to win her battle with cancer. *Jay Carey and his family. He is in Iraq fighting the war.*Frances and her son, Matthew.  He is in Afghanistan.

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Same Old, Same Old With No Complaints...

You won't be shocked.  Last night, Stephen and I met Barb at "The Pub" for pizza and drinks.  That was after he bowled three games scoring 208, 189, and 212.  What can I tell you...he's amazing!  Ohhh and for those of you that know her and love her...Barbi drank plenty enough for us all....meaning Stephen and I didn't drink and she needed an escort home! 

After I got back on base, Pamela and I stayed up very late talking and watching the Food Network, and well...giggling of course.  There were many moments of "I need to go to bed..." BUT we stuck it out until 2:00 am or so.  My sister is the greatest!!!!

Today, Stephen and I went to lunch in Alexandria at Don Pablo's.  It was yummy.  The rest of the day we simply spent together quietly. We're  really quite a pair Stephen and I...both of us coughing and sniffling.  It's quite charming. :)  

It's 38 degrees here.  I am grateful for a roof over my head, warm fuzzy socks, hot tea, being loved and tissues.  Count your blessings and remember to tell the people you love...that you do!

Sweet dreams.  I love y'all.

Please Say Prayers For:

Nathan ~ he's  having a bone marrow aspiration on Thursday. * Ms Bobby ~ she is being treated with radiation. * Mr. Russo ~ continuing to win the battle. * MsPammy ~ recovering from surgery and winning the battle. * Cindy ~ she's in remission!! * Tammy she's in remission!!  * Momma Joyce ~ she had a successful surgery and is home recovering. * Ms Margie ~ she is winning her battle with breast cancer.  * Krissy's husband, John who continues to win the battle. *Trish ~ she is continuing to win her battle with breast cancer. *Sugar ~ she is continuing to win her battle with cancer. *Jay Carey and his family. He is in Iraq fighting the war.*Frances and her son, Matthew.  He is in Afghanistan.

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Back In DC

Here I am back in DC.  Although the temperature is the same as it was when we left Anderson.  I swear it is at least 10 degrees colder here!  My lungs are very unhappy and I think I have a bit of a cold too.  No fun.

The drive back was uneventful.  I slept most of the way.  Thank goodness I can sleep anywhere!  That's what my Momma has said about me since I was a baby!!

My wake up call this morning from Stephen, was one that lacked enthusiasm. He has a fever of 103.  We won't be doing any snuggling until he remedies that!  :( 

Tonight, we celebrated Georgia the dog's third birthday.  She was excited and so was the Browning Bunch.  So much so, that they all tried her birthday cookies.  Of course, I was appalled...even though my sister swore the ingredients consisted of only flour, molasses, ginger, honey, vanilla and cinnamon  I didn't' try one.  Can you say yuck??

I'm going to tuck in now.  Hopefully, I'll be bowling tomorrow.  I love y'all.

Please Say Prayers For:

Aunt Tania and Uncle Jerry * Nathan ~ he's starting treatment again and is back in the hospital * Ms Bobby ~ she is being treated with radiation. * Mr. Russo ~ continuing to win the battle. * MsPammy ~ recovering from surgery and winning the battle. * Cindy ~ she's in remission!! * Tammy she's in remission!!  * Momma Joyce ~ she had a successful surgery and is home recovering. * Ms Margie ~ she is winning her battle with breast cancer.  * Krissy's husband, John who continues to win the battle. *Trish ~ she is continuing to win her battle with breast cancer. *Sugar ~ she is continuing to win her battle with cancer. *Jay Carey and his family. He is in Iraq fighting the war.*Frances and her son, Matthew.  He is in Afghanistan.

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Extraordinary

It always seems like time flies, but believe me when I say the time was hardly taken for granted!  Thanksgiving and the weekend was absolutely fabulous.  I am beyond grateful that my family traveled to Anderson to share the holiday.  I don't even know where to start!  Oh wait, yes I do.  I peeled 22 potatoes and made the best mashed 'taters EVER!!  Ask anyone who attended! (Laughing...)

In total it was 16 of us. Me, Mom, Dad, The Browning Five, Uncle Gravy, Uncle Don, Aunt Arlene, Cousins Marsha, Lance, Alan, Jesse and Elan.  (I can't forget the three dogs: Cassie, Georgia and Max.)  All the food was GREAT. Not to mention the desserts which were to die for. The "company" was what made the meal however! 

I'll preface this next part by telling y'all that Dad, Uncle Don and Uncle Gravy have been buddies since way back when.  As soon as they began reminiscing and telling stories, it was all giggles and laughter.  At some point, the "three musketeers" were left alone at the dinning room table.  I don't know how long they sat there carrying on.  I do know that I watched and listened for a bit from the kitchen.  For me, it was a very touching moment.  I imagine for them it was special as well.  Friendships like that, are irreplaceable.  I know they would agree.

Other note worthy happenings: It took Marsha and family 16 hours to drive to us from Philly, Uncle Don got lost again...and again...and yet again, the adults were all able to cram in at the dinning room table, Marsha stuck a burning candle in Lance's ear, Elan filmed it, Alan ate dessert (apparently this is very rare), Mom let us throw dinner rolls across the table, Daniel had a fever, Pamela broke her finger, we all went to the new house and sat on the deck until we couldn't take the chill any longer, (I'm sure there's more, my brain is falling asleep!!)

I think all of us would agree we don't spend nearly enough time together. "Life" occupies us with responsibilities, busy schedules, appointments and unexpected events.  Ironically, that is also what slows us down.  With that said, Aunt Gloria was missed terribly. Though she wasn't with us physically...I know she was watching over us anyway.

Tomorrow, I'm off to DC with Pamela and company. Just before the new year, she will deliver me back to South Carolina.  We will all ring in the new year together!!!

My family is extraordinary. I'm so very blessed. Please tell me some stories about YOUR Thanksgiving....

I must finish packing and go tuck in.  I love y'all.  Thank you for continuing this journey with me.

 

Please Say Prayers For:

Aunt Tania and Uncle Jerry * Nathan ~ he's starting treatment again and is back in the hospital * Ms Bobby ~ she is being treated with radiation. * Mr. Russo ~ continuing to win the battle. * MsPammy ~ recovering from surgery and winning the battle. * Cindy ~ she's in remission!! * Tammy she's in remission!!  * Momma Joyce ~ she had a successful surgery and is home recovering. * Ms Margie ~ she is winning her battle with breast cancer.  * Krissy's husband, John who continues to win the battle. *Trish ~ she is continuing to win her battle with breast cancer. *Sugar ~ she is continuing to win her battle with cancer. *Jay Carey and his family. He is in Iraq fighting the war.*Frances and her son, Matthew.  He is in Afghanistan.

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Happy Turkey Day!!

                             

Happy Thanksgiving To You and Yours!!!!

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En Route

Uncle Don and Aunt Arlene arrived a little later than expected.  They took a three hour detour somehow (that was my way of saying they ummmm....got lost!)  However, they are here and we are thrilled. We enjoyed dinner and dessert with them at Tucker's.  I cannot even begin to explain how happy I am they are sharing Thanksgiving with us. Marsha, Uncle Gravy and "gang" are stuck in traffic in North Carolina.  Hopefully, they will make it into Anderson before midnight strikes....my cousin, Alan too. 

                                                

Aunt Tania and Uncle Jerry, Rachel (FC) and Tom you will be missed tomorrow!!

To everyone - thank you for the Thanksgiving blessings.  I wish you nothing less than an abundance of love, laughter, great family, friends and food and of course blessings. 

I'm off to the kitchen to WATCH my sister make all the stuffing for the bird!

I sure do love y'all!

 

Please Say Prayers For:

Aunt Tania and Uncle Jerry * Nathan ~ he's starting treatment again and is back in the hospital * Ms Bobby ~ she is being treated with radiation. * Mr. Russo ~ continuing to win the battle. * MsPammy ~ recovering from surgery and winning the battle. * Cindy ~ she's in remission!! * Tammy she's in remission!!  * Momma Joyce ~ she had a successful surgery and is home recovering. * Ms Margie ~ she is winning her battle with breast cancer.  * Krissy's husband, John who continues to win the battle. *Trish ~ she is continuing to win her battle with breast cancer. *Sugar ~ she is continuing to win her battle with cancer. *Jay Carey and his family. He is in Iraq fighting the war.*Frances and her son, Matthew.  He is in Afghanistan.

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Content

On my goodness!! The new house is beautiful.  Yesterday, we spent the majority of the day there.  I of course, camped out on the deck.  The sun was warm and bright.  It was an unusual 73 degrees.  I didn't want to move from that chair.  I was comfortable and content!  What more can anyone ask for?!!!!!!!!

It's great having my nieces and nephew here.  Everything is an event.  The laughter is contagious and there is so much love to go around.  They are amazing kids!

My Uncle Don gets here in the morning.  Well, by the time I post this it will already be Wednesday morning.  I know I've mentioned this before...I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE HIM!!  YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  The rest of my family will be here Thursday.

I had a fever today, and my cough is brutal.  My sister asked me (in humor of course) if I could stop coughing hard because it scares her!  I'm going to work on it, but I don't think I can comply.  Sorry, Pamela.

I'm going to close this for now.  I love y'all and will write soon.  I promise!!

 

Please Say Prayers For:

Aunt Tania and Uncle Jerry * Nathan ~ he's starting treatment again and is back in the hospital * Ms Bobby ~ she is being treated with radiation. * Mr. Russo ~ continuing to win the battle. * MsPammy ~ recovering from surgery and winning the battle. * Cindy ~ she's in remission!! * Tammy she's in remission!!  * Momma Joyce ~ she had a successful surgery and is home recovering. * Ms Margie ~ she is winning her battle with breast cancer.  * Krissy's husband, John who continues to win the battle. *Trish ~ she is continuing to win her battle with breast cancer. *Sugar ~ she is continuing to win her battle with cancer. *Jay Carey and his family. He is in Iraq fighting the war.*Frances and her son, Matthew.  He is in Afghanistan.

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What's Been Going On In My Neck Of The Woods

First let me apologize.  I never came back to tell everyone about the Doppler study.  I'm good.  No clots.  Phew...  Sure was glad.  I kept thinking to myself it would really suck to get admitted to the hospital and miss Thanksgiving with the family!!

Speaking of Thanksgiving, my sister and the kids will arrive here tomorrow!!!!!!!!  Oh how I love this time of year!!  We're all going to go see the new house.  It will be as much of a surprise to me as it will be for the Brownings.  I decided not to check out the progress until they were here.  Very cool!

                      

I had a Girl Scout meeting today.  Those girls are wonderful.  We have another newbie who I am positive is going to be our "talker" of the bunch.  We had three different crafts, set up at three separate tables.  So, we each got a few girls at a time.  It was really pleasant because it gave me time to ask each of them questions about themselves and give them direct attention they may not normally get in a meeting where we are all together in one room. Trust me when I tell you, they all had questions they wanted to ask me too! I love my girl scouts.  I love you too Jules!!!

I feel ok.  Still coughing and the back pain goes away with the meds.  Can't complain.  Life is good.  : )

I'm going to close this now, time for bed.  I love y'all!  Oh wait...I promised I would include this...

GO CLEMSON!!          

                                    

 Please Say Prayers For:

Aunt Tania and Uncle Jerry * Nathan ~ he's starting treatment again and is back in the hospital * Ms Bobby ~ she is being treated with radiation. * Mr. Russo ~ continuing to win the battle. * MsPammy ~ recovering from surgery and winning the battle. * Cindy ~ she's in remission!! * Tammy she's in remission!!  * Momma Joyce ~ she had a successful surgery and is home recovering. * Ms Margie ~ she is winning her battle with breast cancer.  * Krissy's husband, John who continues to win the battle. *Trish ~ she is continuing to win her battle with breast cancer. *Sugar ~ she is continuing to win her battle with cancer. *Jay Carey and his family. He is in Iraq fighting the war.*Frances and her son, Matthew.  He is in Afghanistan.

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Ramblings Of The Day

My Aunt Tania told Mom that Lenore wasn't in pain when she got her angel wings. She also said that up and until she died, Lenore was completely in control of her own care from the doctors . For that, I am thankful.  You should know,that Lenore had the same attitude as I do as far as all this cancer and doctor stuff goes.  I didn't see her frequently but each time I did, she always left me feeling like we were bonded by unspoken words. I suppose we really were.  Thank you to everyone for their kind words and prayers. 

The wind was blowing so hard today (actually by the time this posts it will be yesterday).  I'm sure it made the temperature feel at least 10 degrees colder than it truly was.  I did some running around anyway.  I'm guilty though, I only had a sweater (well pants too!  ha ha!) on and no coat.  I know, I know you don't have to lecture me....I do have a mother!!  I heard the temperature is going to drop into the 30's tonight.  I already have the extra blankets on my bed!  Bring it on....   :)

I'm having a Doppler study on my right leg tomorrow (today).

Click:Doppler ultrasound: What is it used for? 

 

I have some bruising on that leg that I'm concerned about.  Ya see, each time I've discovered bruises like this...they have been blood clots.  So, I figure...better to be safe then sorry!

 

I'm taking Phenergan (anti nausea pill) on top of the Oxy's now. My tummy is again fighting any food that I swallow.  It's great that both meds work. REALLY!! However, not so great that I can barely function on both. Whoa Nelly~I am loopy!!

 

It's waaaaayyyyyyyyyyy after bedtime and I am so fighting my drooping eyes.  Say your prayers, count your blessings and don't forget I love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Please Say Prayers For:

Aunt Tania and Uncle Jerry * Nathan ~ he's starting treatment again and is back in the hospital * Ms Bobby ~ she is being treated with radiation. * Mr. Russo ~ continuing to win the battle. * MsPammy ~ recovering from surgery and winning the battle. * Cindy ~ she's in remission!! * Tammy she's in remission!!  * Momma Joyce ~ she had a successful surgery and is home recovering. * Ms Margie ~ she is winning her battle with breast cancer.  * Krissy's husband, John who continues to win the battle. *Trish ~ she is continuing to win her battle with breast cancer. *Sugar ~ she is continuing to win her battle with cancer. *Jay Carey and his family. He is in Iraq fighting the war.*Frances and her son, Matthew.  He is in Afghanistan.

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One More Angel In Heaven

               

This is going to be a short entry. God took Lenore's pain away today and gave her wings in it's place.  Sometimes, cancer just sucks. Selfishly, I am feeling blue.  I'm tucking in for the night.  Before you do, please don't forget to count your blessings.  I love y'all.

Please Say Prayers For:

Aunt Tania and Uncle Jerry * Nathan ~ he's starting treatment again and is back in the hospital * Ms Bobby ~ she is being treated with radiation. * Mr. Russo ~ continuing to win the battle. * MsPammy ~ recovering from surgery and winning the battle. * Cindy ~ she's in remission!! * Tammy she's in remission!!  * Momma Joyce ~ she had a successful surgery and is home recovering. * Ms Margie ~ she is winning her battle with breast cancer.  * Krissy's husband, John who continues to win the battle. *Trish ~ she is continuing to win her battle with breast cancer. *Sugar ~ she is continuing to win her battle with cancer. *Jay Carey and his family. He is in Iraq fighting the war.*Frances and her son, Matthew.  He is in Afghanistan.

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Quiet Time

Hello everyone.  Just checking in.  I know it's been a couple days.  It's quiet here .  The weather has been cold.  I don't remember it being quite this cold this time last year.  It's welcomed though and again, so is the beautiful changing of the leaves on the trees.

Mom and Dad are foot loose and fancy free, traveling for a few days.  Driving of course. For as long as I can remember, Dad always enjoyed taking road trips...whether it was a drive to Philly or a day trip to the unknown. Most of the time the "trips" weren't planned. Mom would wake us up on a Sunday morning and tell us we weren't going to Sunday school. That in itself was always exciting!! Then we'd venture off somewhere.  I still wonder if Dad knew where he was taking us each time...or he would just drive until he stumbled upon something that he thought would be kid AND parent friendly.  I told Mom the other day how thankful I am, that my father had that time to spend with us as a family.  I can't imagine how those adventures would have been without him.  They are very special memories and my fondness of them gives me warm fuzzies all over.

I watched Little Miss Sunshine last night, and loved it.  There are too many good lines from it to quote. However, one of my favorites is..."Do what you love, forget the rest..."  (Ummm...in the movie he doesn't actually say forget. He says the f-word....shhhhhhhhhh).  Anyway, do what you love and NEVER forget that!

I hope today finds y'all content, healthy and grateful for the moments.  Much love xoxoxoxoxoxoxox

 

Please Say Prayers For:

* Nathan he is back at home, continuing to win the battle.* Ms Bobby ~ she is being treated with radiation. * Mr. Russo ~ continuing to win the battle. * MsPammy ~ recovering from surgery and winning the battle. * Lenore ~ she's having a recurrence but continues to fight and win the battle. * Cindy ~ she's in remission!! * Tammy she's in remission!!  * Momma Joyce ~ she had a successful surgery and is home recovering. * Ms Margie ~ she is winning her battle with breast cancer.  * Krissy's husband, John who continues to win the battle. *Trish ~ she is continuing to win her battle with breast cancer. *Sugar ~ she is continuing to win her battle with cancer. *Jay Carey and his family. He is in Iraq fighting the war.*Frances and her son, Matthew.  He is in Afghanistan.

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Furniture, Food and Five Grateful's

Where to start...I've been taking prednisone for the last two days.  It's a wonder drug of sorts.  Well, it doesn't cure cancer obviously but it sure does make lots of other ailments better!  Anyway, in my feeling better mode I decided I had LOTS of energy.  I rearranged the furniture in my room and...this is a big and... I moved my 33 inch television all by myself to the garage.  I didn't carry it.  I sort of dragged it. (The color tube blew so it's of no use.)  Let me tell ya though, not such a smart idea.  I am paying for it now.  My back is on fire.  I've taken an Oxycontin to remedy the pain.  This should be interesting!  Forgive me if this entry turns into babble!!!  Laughing....

Tomorrow morning, we should know if I poisoned Mom and Dad.  I cooked dinner tonight for all of us!!  Baked chicken with this yummy sauce, mac and cheese, stewed apples with cinnamon, coleslaw and broccoli and carrots.  Not to pat myself on the back BUT it was good.  Shhhhhh don't tell...I'm starting to enjoy this cooking stuff!!  :) 

I noticed in my comments I have a few new readers.  WELCOME and thanks for joining my AMAZING friends and family here.  If you also have an AOL journal PLEASE send me your link so I can attach it to my journal and others can share in your life too!!

My five grateful's before I tuck in:

1) I woke up to a new day!

2) My oldest niece sent me an email saying she missed me.

3) I cooked dinner and no one has died, ummmmm yet! 

4) Stephen was able to make a cancer joke and laugh at it....FINALLY.

5) Hospice picked up all the stuff Mom and I didn't sell at the yard sale.

I must lay down.  I sure do love y'all!!

 

Please Say Prayers For:

* Nathan he is back at home, continuing to win the battle.* Ms Bobby ~ she is being treated with radiation. * Mr. Russo ~ continuing to win the battle. * Ms Pammy ~ recovering from surgery and winning the battle. * Lenore ~ she's having a recurrence but continues to fight and win the battle. * Cindy ~ she's in remission!! * Tammy she's in remission!!  * Momma Joyce ~ she had a successful surgery and is home recovering. * Ms Margie ~ she is winning her battle with breast cancer.  * Krissy's husband, John who continues to win the battle. *Trish ~ she is continuing to win her battle with breast cancer. *Sugar ~ she is continuing to win her battle with cancer. *Jay Carey and his family. He is in Iraq fighting the war.*Frances and her son, Matthew.  He is in Afghanistan.

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Patience

Or lack there of.  That's what my day consisted of.  However, I am not going to go into details or complain.  I am just going to list my five grateful's and then tuck myself into bed.

1) I survived another day!

2) The weather was perfect.

3) Mom and Dad are still tolerating me!! Ha ha!!

4) I ate a grape Blow Pop!

5) Oh I forgot this one from last week, and it's HUGE news!!  I qualified for a program that waived my $90,000 in medical bills!!  (The choir now chimes in Hallelujah!  Hallelujah!!!)

Ohhh wait...UPDATES.  Lenore remains in the hospital with a blood clot in her lung.  They are still trying to dissolve it.  My hero, little Mr. Nathan...well I've cut and pasted his mother's journal entry....right here.   

I got a brief summary of Nathan’s MRI results today. He is positive for Avascular Necrosis of the right hip. We will get the full report on Friday and the list of things we need to do to help him. My expectation from my conversation today is that we will be keeping him off his legs for up to 6 weeks give or take. This may or may not be the reason for his continued leg pain.

Rachel

http://caringbridge.org/visit/nathanormsby

 For those that don't know Nathan's history, he has stage 4 Neuroblastoma.

 

Please keep all the prayers coming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love y'all.  Thank you for continuing on this journey with me.  Good night! xoxoxoxoxoxox

Please Say Prayers For:

* Nathan he is back at home, continuing to win the battle.* Ms Bobby ~ she is being treated with radiation. * Mr. Russo ~ continuing to win the battle. * Ms Pammy ~ recovering from surgery and winning the battle. * Lenore ~ she's having a recurrence but continues to fight and win the battle. * Cindy ~ she's in remission!! * Tammy she's in remission!!  * Momma Joyce ~ she had a successful surgery and is home recovering. * Ms Margie ~ she is winning her battle with breast cancer.  * Krissy's husband, John who continues to win the battle. *Trish ~ she is continuing to win her battle with breast cancer. *Sugar ~ she is continuing to win her battle with cancer. *Jay Carey and his family. He is in Iraq fighting the war.*Frances and her son, Matthew.  He is in Afghanistan.

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Simple Sunday

I'm watching the Eagles vs Cowboys game.  Sigh.... it's just not good. Some might say, pathetic.

I want to start this entry off by asking for extra prayers for Lenore and Nathan.  I'll give you an update on both of them tomorrow.  For now, let's pray for healing and comfort.

Mom and Dad were working at the new house all day today.  They took Cassie dog with them, so it was kind of quiet here.  Stephen and I spent the majority of the day watching PBA tournaments and football.  Oh he isn't here....we have phone dates.  I know, it seems silly but it really helps fill the void with the distance between us.

I'm going to Good Will tomorrow to drop off everything I didn't sell at the yard sale.  I tried to convince Mom to let me take her stuff too. She refused though!  Pamela, I tried to be part of the solution!!  It's your turn now!!

Below are pictures of my nieces and nephew on Halloween.  I know I am sharing them a little late!  Sorry!  You should all know, that Sarah designed all the pumpkins!  She's a VERY talented girl!

I feel good, though I think I have a cold.  My doctor says even if I don't need a coat, wear one.  My immune system is too vulnerable and shouldn't be compromised. Ummmm...I thought it already was!! I'll put a coat on....MOM!!!

I'm going to close this now.  I want to finish watching the Eagles get slaughtered.  Don't forget to count your blessings before you go to sleep tonight and remember, do it now.  Tomorrow may never come.

I sure do love y'all!!

 

Please Say Prayers For:

* Nathan he is back at home, continuing to win the battle.* Ms Bobby ~ she is being treated with radiation. * Mr. Russo ~ continuing to win the battle. * Ms Pammy ~ recovering from surgery and winning the battle. * Lenore ~ she's having a recurrence but continues to fight and win the battle. * Cindy ~ she's in remission!! * Tammy she's in remission!!  * Momma Joyce ~ she had a successful surgery and is home recovering. * Ms Margie ~ she is winning her battle with breast cancer.  * Krissy's husband, John who continues to win the battle. *Trish ~ she is continuing to win her battle with breast cancer. *Sugar ~ she is continuing to win her battle with cancer. *Jay Carey and his family. He is in Iraq fighting the war.*Frances and her son, Matthew.  He is in Afghanistan.

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!

 

 

Extraordinarily Average

Hello everyone and thank you for all the amazing and uplifting comments.  I am truly blessed.

Have you ever had one of those days where if someone else looked in on your life might say "so what" or "it's no big deal" or mediocre, even??  Today, was one of those days for me.  It was a very cold morning and there was suppose to be a neighborhood yard sale.  Mom and I were up early to get started.  Who I am fooling?  We had been price tagging and getting stuff together all week!!  I guess the chill was too much for most people though...because it seemed like the yard sales didn't start until after 10:00 am.  Even at that time, it still had not warmed up a whole bunch.  So, I brewed some tea and Mom started arranging all her "stuff" in the drive way...and eventually I did too.  The yard sales began!! 

The sun was out and as long as I was sitting in it's rays...I was warm.  I have to say we were not overwhelmed by "takers" .  I can't complain though, because it gave Mom and I some great quiet time together.  We giggled and looked through old boxes that we packed away.  We reminisced over who wore a sweater last, and what grandchild played with a toy first and why she was selling this Pooh cup that both my sister and I loved when we were kids.  We shamefully mimicked some of our "customers"...ok maybe not so shamefully and we chatted with one of our neighbors that I had never even met. When the sales ended...Mom made a whopping $17 and I made $5.  Laughing....

I know, it seems terribly boring and average to you.  Oh but to me...these are the moments that are priceless.

I am off to bed now.  Don't forget to set your clocks back!!  I sure do love y'all!!!!!!!!!!!

PS ~ I talked to my Uncle Don for a while today too!!  Did I mention him and Uncle Gravy are coming for Thanksgiving???????  YEAH!!!!

Please Say Prayers For:

* Nathan he is back at home, continuing to win the battle.* Ms Bobby ~ she is being treated with radiation. * Mr. Russo ~ continuing to win the battle. * Ms Pammy ~ recovering from surgery and winning the battle. * Lenore ~ she's having a recurrence but continues to fight and win the battle. * Cindy ~ she's in remission!! * Tammy she's in remission!!  * Momma Joyce ~ she had a successful surgery and is home recovering. * Ms Margie ~ she is winning her battle with breast cancer.  * Krissy's husband, John who continues to win the battle. *Trish ~ she is continuing to win her battle with breast cancer. *Sugar ~ she is continuing to win her battle with cancer. *Jay Carey and his family. He is in Iraq fighting the war.*Frances and her son, Matthew.  He is in Afghanistan.

If this is your first time reading my journal, PLEASE go back to my first entry on 1<SPANCLASS=CORRECTION id="">1-15-06 to read about the title MEET ME AT THE BREAKFAST TABLE!! Thanks!

 

 

 

 

The Journey

We may run, walk, stumble, drive, or fly, but let us never lose sight of the reason for the journey, or miss a chance to see
a rainbow on the way.
~ Gloria Gaither