This was a Christmas of firsts for us. First of all, our nephew was in Marine Boot camp, so it was our first Christmas without his presence. Second, we got to stay home on Christmas day. We had the day all to ourselves. No place to go which is highly unusual for us. For the last 20 years we usually have four places to go in two days. This year was a nice change. We cooked our own meal and watched holiday movies all day. It was a wonderful, stress free day.
On December 21st we went to my mother in law, Betty's, for lunch. We had finger foods and ate too much as usual. Followed by, of course, presents. That was pretty much it for that day. That evening we went to church to see the kids play and of course, Santa.
Christmas Eve we went to my mom's for "brunch". We had bacon, eggs, grits, biscuits, french toast casserole and hash brown casserole. I made the last 2 and If I have to say so myself, they were yummy.
Our Christmas wasn't exciting or spectacular but enjoyed good food and great family times with our families.
Am I alone in that another year has quickly come and gone? It's amazing how quickly times flies by the older you get. I remember when I was in school and couldn't wait for Christmas to get here. Boy, did the time drag by. Now it flies by at lightening speed. Be careful time will get away from you if you let it.
We also have some firsts for the new year. Brian started his new hours at work. It's mostly like first shift hours which is going to be a challenge since he's worked second shift for so many years. I also have a new job within the hosptial and I can't wait to start something new.
On January 9th, our nephew becomes a Marine. Everyone, pray for his and all the other soldiers safety as they defend our great country. Hoo-Rah, Jesse.
We hope your New Year is filled with many firsts, good health and good times. We love ya'll.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Christmas Miracle
During this busy time of the season I stop to reflect on the most important gifts that money can't buy. I just can't stop thinking about the miracle that God has given me. If you don't know already, it's my husband. He has survived brain surgery with little complications, worked while on chemo/radiation and continues to amaze everyone who knows him. I could go on and on about the tiny miracles that have happened over the course of these 2 years but I'll stop there.
Here are some ways to Share the Heart of Jesus this Christmas:
1. Give the Gift of Encouragement. Instead of writing letters to Santa, have children write letters to someone who needs encouragement. For example, soldiers, nursing home residents, or hosptial patients.
2. Give the Gift of Faith. Read the Christmas story with your family. Talk about what Christ's birth means for your lives today.
3. Give the Gift of Peace. In the midst of the hustle and bustle of the season, set aside on "silent night" to be at home. Light a fire, curl up with a cup of hot chocolate, and take a few moments to rest.
4. Give the Gift of Love. Whatever you do, ask God to help you reflect His heart and share the love that inspired Him to send us the very best gift of all.
--Taken from JesusistheGift.com
Dear God,
Thank you so much for the miracle You have performed through Brian. I hope some who may be going through a dark time this Christmas season can be inspired by Brian. Jesus birth and death was a great gift and so is the healing we've seen. I just can't thank you enough Lord. His health and Your love is all is need for Christmas.
For God so loved the world that He gave.....John 3:16 KJV
What gift has HE given you?
Merry Christmas all and we love you.
Here are some ways to Share the Heart of Jesus this Christmas:
1. Give the Gift of Encouragement. Instead of writing letters to Santa, have children write letters to someone who needs encouragement. For example, soldiers, nursing home residents, or hosptial patients.
2. Give the Gift of Faith. Read the Christmas story with your family. Talk about what Christ's birth means for your lives today.
3. Give the Gift of Peace. In the midst of the hustle and bustle of the season, set aside on "silent night" to be at home. Light a fire, curl up with a cup of hot chocolate, and take a few moments to rest.
4. Give the Gift of Love. Whatever you do, ask God to help you reflect His heart and share the love that inspired Him to send us the very best gift of all.
--Taken from JesusistheGift.com
Dear God,
Thank you so much for the miracle You have performed through Brian. I hope some who may be going through a dark time this Christmas season can be inspired by Brian. Jesus birth and death was a great gift and so is the healing we've seen. I just can't thank you enough Lord. His health and Your love is all is need for Christmas.
For God so loved the world that He gave.....John 3:16 KJV
What gift has HE given you?
Merry Christmas all and we love you.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
It's been a while since my last blog. Sorry guys but I've had writer's block so to speak even though I'm not a writer.
I'm going to be real original here by telling you what I'm thankful for this year. I thankful for my family, friends and everything that God has done for Brian & I especially these last 2 years. He has brought us a long, long way. I am also thankful for my home, hot water, a bed to sleep in and all the things we take for granted.
I challenge everyone this holiday season to try to help someone in need in any way possible. We all have alot to be thankful for so let's make someone else feel the same way. Oh, I have one more challenge, stop and take a minute to reflect on what you are thankful for. If it's a family member and/or friend let them know.
Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving to ya'll.
I'm going to be real original here by telling you what I'm thankful for this year. I thankful for my family, friends and everything that God has done for Brian & I especially these last 2 years. He has brought us a long, long way. I am also thankful for my home, hot water, a bed to sleep in and all the things we take for granted.
I challenge everyone this holiday season to try to help someone in need in any way possible. We all have alot to be thankful for so let's make someone else feel the same way. Oh, I have one more challenge, stop and take a minute to reflect on what you are thankful for. If it's a family member and/or friend let them know.
Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving to ya'll.
Monday, November 3, 2008
The ride is over....
Well, for a few months anyway. We're just in from our Duke trip & we got another good report. Thank you Lord, you are good.
We met a man while in the waiting room there that has a inoperable brain tumor. He was doing well but I can only imagine what he & his family must be going through. The tumor shrank while on chemo/radiation but returned. They are managing it with meds right now. Let's pray for his healing. He was in great spirits & talked about how good God is. Hmm, see the connection? He and his family seemed to be nice people & did not let this get them down.
It also reminded me that our situation could be worse. It made me more thankful for Brian's healing.
We met a man while in the waiting room there that has a inoperable brain tumor. He was doing well but I can only imagine what he & his family must be going through. The tumor shrank while on chemo/radiation but returned. They are managing it with meds right now. Let's pray for his healing. He was in great spirits & talked about how good God is. Hmm, see the connection? He and his family seemed to be nice people & did not let this get them down.
It also reminded me that our situation could be worse. It made me more thankful for Brian's healing.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Roller Coaster
I know I should have more faith than I do but it's hard especially when it's time for a Duke trip. My mind goes up and down like a roller coaster wondering about Brian's MRI results. He says that he is healed so why I can't I stand in that too?
So I'm going to concentrate on the good that we've experienced these last 2 years since his brain tumor diagnosis. Brian's had healing, he hasn't experienced nearly as many health issues as some do while undergoing chemo/radiation, and we've recieved blessing after blessing during these hard times. I could go on and on about the good that I've seen through this. Of course, you have to look for it because the devil will try to hide it from you.
Just remember, whatever kind of day you're having, hold on because God is in control of this roller coaster called life. Worry does not change anything.
I will not worry or be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will have worries and anxieties of its own. Sufficient for each day is its own trouble.
--Matthew 6:34
If you are reading this and want to know more about Brian's story, let me know & I'll fill you in.
So I'm going to concentrate on the good that we've experienced these last 2 years since his brain tumor diagnosis. Brian's had healing, he hasn't experienced nearly as many health issues as some do while undergoing chemo/radiation, and we've recieved blessing after blessing during these hard times. I could go on and on about the good that I've seen through this. Of course, you have to look for it because the devil will try to hide it from you.
Just remember, whatever kind of day you're having, hold on because God is in control of this roller coaster called life. Worry does not change anything.
I will not worry or be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will have worries and anxieties of its own. Sufficient for each day is its own trouble.
--Matthew 6:34
If you are reading this and want to know more about Brian's story, let me know & I'll fill you in.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
The adventures of Dottie and Leroy
Today I wanted to write on something else other than Leroy. Fate didn't see fit for that today. It seems I must share the adventures of me and a pup named Leroy.
We were taking a walk this afternoon and we ended up in my brother in law's yard. We visited Dante the raccoon and the baby chicks. After that we started back home and looked over to see my brother in law's rooster in their little pond. Which made Leroy and I heroes for the day. If hadn't been for us that rooster would have died of hypothermia.
I just occurred to me that I can make a positive note on this story. Look for a way to perform a Random Act of Kindness for someone today. Pay their toll, hey it's only a dollar. Buy the person behind you in the breakfast biscuit line a cup of coffee. Here's a freebie, hold the door for someone. If we all do a RAK it will snowball making our world a nicer place. Someone paid my toll one day and it brightened my whole day. I know it works.
Stay tuned for more adventures of Dottie and Leroy.
We were taking a walk this afternoon and we ended up in my brother in law's yard. We visited Dante the raccoon and the baby chicks. After that we started back home and looked over to see my brother in law's rooster in their little pond. Which made Leroy and I heroes for the day. If hadn't been for us that rooster would have died of hypothermia.
I just occurred to me that I can make a positive note on this story. Look for a way to perform a Random Act of Kindness for someone today. Pay their toll, hey it's only a dollar. Buy the person behind you in the breakfast biscuit line a cup of coffee. Here's a freebie, hold the door for someone. If we all do a RAK it will snowball making our world a nicer place. Someone paid my toll one day and it brightened my whole day. I know it works.
Stay tuned for more adventures of Dottie and Leroy.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Welcome to my new blog. I created this with hesitation but here goes anyway. I didn't know where to start so I decided to start with Leroy.
Brian has had puppy fever for about 2 years. This is how it began. It was a sunny day on September 14th and Brian said "Let's go to the Jockey Lot." So off we go and we head down Dog alley. Brian spots a pie bald Dacshund and instantly falls in love. He almost bought the dog before I ever laid eyes on him. I was distracted by some really cute pit bulls. So we took this cute little puppy home with us. He is a typical puppy chewing on anything he can get in his mouth. I hate to make this analogy but he is a lot like a human baby. He has to be watched constantly, feed, bathed and most of all potty trained. He is supposed to be Brian's but I have fell madly in love. I will sign off for now with more puppy stories in the future.
Brian has had puppy fever for about 2 years. This is how it began. It was a sunny day on September 14th and Brian said "Let's go to the Jockey Lot." So off we go and we head down Dog alley. Brian spots a pie bald Dacshund and instantly falls in love. He almost bought the dog before I ever laid eyes on him. I was distracted by some really cute pit bulls. So we took this cute little puppy home with us. He is a typical puppy chewing on anything he can get in his mouth. I hate to make this analogy but he is a lot like a human baby. He has to be watched constantly, feed, bathed and most of all potty trained. He is supposed to be Brian's but I have fell madly in love. I will sign off for now with more puppy stories in the future.
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