For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
- Jeremiah 29:11 ( Read more... )

I guess I have a problem with *open mouth-insert foot* ~~ here I was griping and complaining about Lilypad's first birthday party and do'h...Kristina didn't seem to mind that some of the people that were invited (her grandparents) weren't there...so I guess I need to ask ya'll to forgive my bitchiness...it was fun to watch Lily play with some of ( Read more... )

Had a crummy week at work, getting behind again, so hopefully can get my butt in gear and put in some hours (comp time) to get some of the work done in peace and quiet. Dr. Travelinpants just can't write result letters for the average joe. He uses medical terms that I'm sure the older patients have no clue...I sometimes wonder if they need their ( Read more... )

Lily is growing like a darn weed....she let me hold onto her for about 15 minutes before church this morning before she got antsy and wanted Mamma.

Ed and I participated in a small production during BOTH services...and then we went to lunch at Chili's (ugh) ... they no longer make the Caribbean Chicken Salad =( ~~ so the salad I chose was a bit ( Read more... )

Just an observation....Ed is going to become a gardener so he got on Craig's List (rather I did with him watching over my shoulder) and we picked up a used tiller for $135. He's been "playing" with the dang thing for hours trying to figure out why it's not running the way it should. Now, I ask ( Read more... )

Ed just got back from the urologist's after having a rise in his PSA and he is scheduled for an ultrasound and biopsy on 9/26. He's pI$$ed, to say the least....he fears the worst; that the big C is back, now in his prostate ( Read more... )

Isn't it funny how as we get older, time flies? A year ago today Ed had his surgery for his esophageal cancer. He's been talking about it for the last month so I know it means something to him, as he doesn't seem to talk about the deep issuesSo....we're going out to dinner tomorrow night to celebrate and because it's HIS celebration, I told him ( Read more... )

to all those who, in the past have served our country and to those present day who are serving ( Read more... )

Ed went to work today!!! He came home a bit tired, but he made it through the day with eating all his *small meals* that he had packed.

It's so good to finally begin to feel that we're back on the road to normal...at least our NEW normal ( Read more... )

huh. you don't know how many people care about you until you need them. Then they're coming out of the woodwork. Beth (who is a custodian for the district and lives 2 doors down and her husband) are cutting and trimming our lawn for us. (I think I am capable of cutting grass, having done it as a child), but they offered and it's nice not to ( Read more... )