The winter blah's are setting in. All our medical tests are complete and Jack came through all of his tests/surgery. I was given a clean bill of health this year.
However, Jack and I have really missed our winter get away. We always have gone to Phoenix or Vegas for a short break to just soak up the sun and the heat. This year we have chosen to go to Europe in May with my folks & brother. My father was told to live out his "bucket list" so that is where he wanted to go. Not that I don't mind doing that, but this winter has just dragged on and on and where are those Chinooks that we always get? I'm battling my second cold in less than 2 months and I hate that. I know that if I got some sun I would feel much better, but that will have to wait.....of course the tanning beds will give me some heat and some color..so perhaps starting on Monday that is where I need to be.
I started a part time job working at a casino wrist banding folks for concerts and so far I have seen just about everything. The pay is good, however the hours are long and you have to stand the complete time. Last Saturday I worked 10 hours and did I ever ache. Tonight shouldn't be as long and the group tonight is the "Platters" - that I can hardly wait to hear. So this job will bring me a little extra cash for home reno's; our trip or just to buy the babies something special for whatever.
Okay winter be done and gone - it's time to get melting and warming up. Okay it's time for that second cup of coffee so I can get my day going. Have a good one!
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Friday, February 4, 2011
Medical February
Why does it seem that every January comes medicals and then in February for the past couple of years, Jack is in the hospital having stones removed. We were laughing about how time has flown by since his last surgery and even then we were confused as to which surgery it was and how long he was in the hospital. The hospital pre-admission clinic sent out his forms and when he opened the envelope they were for a woman...good thing that we has had time to get the right forms.
With this surgery the doctor ordered blood matching just in case he needs a transfusion and then they gave him a medical wrist band...too which most of the information has come off with having taken a shower or 2! You would think that the admissions department would give him the new bracelet upon being admitted at the hospital. So on Tuesday, Jack will be have a 1 inch kidney stone surgically removed from his right kidney. Prayers are always needed during this time as the unknown is out there.
I too would ask for some prayers as I also went for my physical last week and then for follow up tests (bone density & mammogram). And much to my dislike I received the phone call to come back for some various mammogram scans & an ultrasound....the dreaded call that all women hope they don't get. I'm telling myself that this is just a follow up to see something that I can't see or feel. So while my husband is recuperating in the hospital I will be at the lab getting re-analyzed. I know that I have to trust in God that he has these medical folks well trained in their medical profession to find/analyze anything and everything. God is Great.
With this surgery the doctor ordered blood matching just in case he needs a transfusion and then they gave him a medical wrist band...too which most of the information has come off with having taken a shower or 2! You would think that the admissions department would give him the new bracelet upon being admitted at the hospital. So on Tuesday, Jack will be have a 1 inch kidney stone surgically removed from his right kidney. Prayers are always needed during this time as the unknown is out there.
I too would ask for some prayers as I also went for my physical last week and then for follow up tests (bone density & mammogram). And much to my dislike I received the phone call to come back for some various mammogram scans & an ultrasound....the dreaded call that all women hope they don't get. I'm telling myself that this is just a follow up to see something that I can't see or feel. So while my husband is recuperating in the hospital I will be at the lab getting re-analyzed. I know that I have to trust in God that he has these medical folks well trained in their medical profession to find/analyze anything and everything. God is Great.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
2010 Move Over for 2011 To Arrive
As we close out 2010 we reflect on all the happenings (good & bad) for the past 12 months. We hopefully learn from our mistakes, embrace the beauty of our babies in our life and move forward to become a better person.
There are many things that make us all grow as individuals, as husbands & wives; as grandparents; parents; co-workers but most of all as God's children.
I wish for a church family that we can settle into and learn from others. I wish for my kids to seek out God in their hearts and help their children find him as well.
I wish for full time employment for Jack to make him feel more complete.
I pray that better health come to my family and to Jack and that this be the last year of kidney stones for him.
May God be part of all your lives and may he always be within your heart.
Welcome 2011 and may you bring love, joy, happiness and peace to all. Happy New Year my friends!
There are many things that make us all grow as individuals, as husbands & wives; as grandparents; parents; co-workers but most of all as God's children.
I wish for a church family that we can settle into and learn from others. I wish for my kids to seek out God in their hearts and help their children find him as well.
I wish for full time employment for Jack to make him feel more complete.
I pray that better health come to my family and to Jack and that this be the last year of kidney stones for him.
May God be part of all your lives and may he always be within your heart.
Welcome 2011 and may you bring love, joy, happiness and peace to all. Happy New Year my friends!
Monday, December 6, 2010
An Exciting Month
December is always such an exciting month. I love everything about Christmas and it starts with getting the house ready with baking, card writing and of course decorating. I also love buying gifts, clothes etc. for our adopt a family that we take on at work. Now in December we have Jack and Wyatt to share birthday gatherings and so that's even more exciting.
But this year I have chosen to take Jack away for a warm vacation....our gift to each other. He hasn't had much luck in finding any work and so a friend from work showed me this awesome cruise in the Caribbean and we leave Saturday from Miami. Now being the travel convey nor, I decided to book our flights only through warm destinations so we aren't storm stuck somewhere. So Wed am we fly to Phoenix and then onto Miami on Thursday. We will be trading the snow in for some sand and then on the weekend we trade the regular sand in for much whiter sand (or at least that's what I'm told).
When we get back it will already be the week of Christmas and so there will be lots to do to get ready for family to arrive from Saskatoon. Plus the babies should be walking by then. Last night at the (shared) birthday event, Wyatt took 2 steps to me without hanging onto anything. I will miss seeing him walk but I know that 10 days away isn't long for him to get running.
So Merry Christmas to everyone and may the Lord Jesus be close to your heart over the holiday season.
But this year I have chosen to take Jack away for a warm vacation....our gift to each other. He hasn't had much luck in finding any work and so a friend from work showed me this awesome cruise in the Caribbean and we leave Saturday from Miami. Now being the travel convey nor, I decided to book our flights only through warm destinations so we aren't storm stuck somewhere. So Wed am we fly to Phoenix and then onto Miami on Thursday. We will be trading the snow in for some sand and then on the weekend we trade the regular sand in for much whiter sand (or at least that's what I'm told).
When we get back it will already be the week of Christmas and so there will be lots to do to get ready for family to arrive from Saskatoon. Plus the babies should be walking by then. Last night at the (shared) birthday event, Wyatt took 2 steps to me without hanging onto anything. I will miss seeing him walk but I know that 10 days away isn't long for him to get running.
So Merry Christmas to everyone and may the Lord Jesus be close to your heart over the holiday season.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Thank you
Thank you to everyone that was praying for my dad - I can report that his surgery was a success and he came home on his 7th day in the hospital. The hospital has home care come in on a daily basis to change out his dressings. The nurse today did say that they thought he was getting an infection in his staples so he will call the doctor and get a prescription.
Today and yesterday were the Christmas set up days. I made lots of baking, finished my cards and then set up the tree & village. I don't want to get behind before we go away in early December.
Last night we babysat Wyatt and Breanne and Lyla came for a visit. It was a couple of weeks since the kids were together at Lyla's party. It is fun to watch these two little ones learn to play and share (some but not much happening there). But Wyatt had dinner with us and even went to bed without a fuss so things are changing. I can hardly wait for the grandkids to see the tree lit up. I decided to go with an easy decoratihg and non-breakable items this year. Looks good and should be more durable.
Well not many more sleeps until we are on our cruise and let me tell you i really need this after this year of turmoil and dissappointment. I hope to come back refreshed and more positive about the future.
Today and yesterday were the Christmas set up days. I made lots of baking, finished my cards and then set up the tree & village. I don't want to get behind before we go away in early December.
Last night we babysat Wyatt and Breanne and Lyla came for a visit. It was a couple of weeks since the kids were together at Lyla's party. It is fun to watch these two little ones learn to play and share (some but not much happening there). But Wyatt had dinner with us and even went to bed without a fuss so things are changing. I can hardly wait for the grandkids to see the tree lit up. I decided to go with an easy decoratihg and non-breakable items this year. Looks good and should be more durable.
Well not many more sleeps until we are on our cruise and let me tell you i really need this after this year of turmoil and dissappointment. I hope to come back refreshed and more positive about the future.
Saturday, November 6, 2010
An exciting but Prayerful Week Ahead
This week a head will be one that is filled with fun, laughter and then onto some prayerful, emotional time.
My beautiful granddaughter, Lyla will be turning one. Where has the year gone? I didn't know that so much love could be passed onto such a little person, an extension of love from a mother to a daughter. Every time I see Lyla it reminds me of my days with her mommy, Breanne. My little Breanne has now grown into this beautiful woman that has just become a wife but more than that she has become such a nurturing, calming mother. And I must say way better than I did at her age. I know deep in my heart that this little girl will grow up with dignity, pride and very diva dressed. I'm just sorry that I will miss her actual birthday along with Breanne's birthday when she turns 26.
This week also holds much of the unknown as my father undergoes surgery to correct the colostomy that he needed one year ago. At least this time I will be there with my mom waiting to see how he pulls through. Last year in October it was a scare for both Jack and I when we received the call that my dad's bowel had burst and was undergoing major surgery. We were in Edmonton at my Aunt's side waiting for my uncle to breathe his last breath and pass away from painful brain cancer. But my dad has done so well and over come so much with having to carry his waste on the outside of his body. This humbling experience has shown us that you can carry on with life and that people will love you and encourage and support you all the way through.
While I am in Saskatoon, my dear friend that passed away (way to early at 52)we will all be celebrating on what would of been his birthday, Nov 11th. Darryl would of been 53 and was married to my best friend for 30 years. This evening is to be filled with memories, stories and of course I'm sure a few tears. Darryl was my neighbor growing up and then he was the first older guy that I dated. But it was my friend Penny that stole his heart and for that we have all been close friends for years. Our oldest children were born a couple months apart, bowled together in a league and to this day both my son Ryan, and their daughter, Lisa still talk on facebook regularly. They both went into broadcasting in separate cities and Lisa has gone on to become on air radio announcer in Northern Sask. I marvel at how so much love in a friendship can carry on for years. Even though we have all moved away our connection to one another still pulls us back.
This will be a week filled with much joy & pride; then much anticipation of hope for my dad's recovery; and then onto the celebration of a dear friend's life that was taken so early from us. I know that I am thankful of own good health and that of Jack's and my children & now grandchildren as well.
May God be with my dad as he undergoes major surgery and let him resume his vibrant life that he once had.
My beautiful granddaughter, Lyla will be turning one. Where has the year gone? I didn't know that so much love could be passed onto such a little person, an extension of love from a mother to a daughter. Every time I see Lyla it reminds me of my days with her mommy, Breanne. My little Breanne has now grown into this beautiful woman that has just become a wife but more than that she has become such a nurturing, calming mother. And I must say way better than I did at her age. I know deep in my heart that this little girl will grow up with dignity, pride and very diva dressed. I'm just sorry that I will miss her actual birthday along with Breanne's birthday when she turns 26.
This week also holds much of the unknown as my father undergoes surgery to correct the colostomy that he needed one year ago. At least this time I will be there with my mom waiting to see how he pulls through. Last year in October it was a scare for both Jack and I when we received the call that my dad's bowel had burst and was undergoing major surgery. We were in Edmonton at my Aunt's side waiting for my uncle to breathe his last breath and pass away from painful brain cancer. But my dad has done so well and over come so much with having to carry his waste on the outside of his body. This humbling experience has shown us that you can carry on with life and that people will love you and encourage and support you all the way through.
While I am in Saskatoon, my dear friend that passed away (way to early at 52)we will all be celebrating on what would of been his birthday, Nov 11th. Darryl would of been 53 and was married to my best friend for 30 years. This evening is to be filled with memories, stories and of course I'm sure a few tears. Darryl was my neighbor growing up and then he was the first older guy that I dated. But it was my friend Penny that stole his heart and for that we have all been close friends for years. Our oldest children were born a couple months apart, bowled together in a league and to this day both my son Ryan, and their daughter, Lisa still talk on facebook regularly. They both went into broadcasting in separate cities and Lisa has gone on to become on air radio announcer in Northern Sask. I marvel at how so much love in a friendship can carry on for years. Even though we have all moved away our connection to one another still pulls us back.
This will be a week filled with much joy & pride; then much anticipation of hope for my dad's recovery; and then onto the celebration of a dear friend's life that was taken so early from us. I know that I am thankful of own good health and that of Jack's and my children & now grandchildren as well.
May God be with my dad as he undergoes major surgery and let him resume his vibrant life that he once had.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Selling Stuff
I am ever so grateful that we will finally have at least 2 different buyers that want to come today and buy our hot tub. Our dear hot tub that has sat all year with only a few granddaughters that "swam" in it. We have been trying off and on since June to sell this four year old, hot/warm water bucket in our yard. Since my kids moved out we just haven't used it like we thought we would have. We laugh about us buying this tub on a whim....I'm sure not many folks have that same buying mentality....where you see it; need it; have to buy it; and then after some time, that needing feeling goes away. Now I just need to figure out what item I can purchase for that empty space on the deck????? I'm sure it will be something that I will need and will make great use of!
Isn't that funny how life has us believing that we need to fill up areas that are vacated; or we need to replace things that have gone away or we've made changes in our life. God is instrumental in all changes in everyday life and sometimes we need to strip ourselves of all the outside, materialistic things and just start anew!
Isn't that funny how life has us believing that we need to fill up areas that are vacated; or we need to replace things that have gone away or we've made changes in our life. God is instrumental in all changes in everyday life and sometimes we need to strip ourselves of all the outside, materialistic things and just start anew!
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