I will run this marathon in Memphis for St. Jude's come hell or high water all in the name of Team Dolly (Madelyn's favorite doll). I will finish for this precious angel and I will not complain of the pain I will feel as a result. Nothing could ever hurt any worse than getting the diagnosis of cancer. Nothing.
Just my thoughts right now. Not dealing with this well at all.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Long time, no see!
Well, I haven't blogged for a long time, and I still can't really think of anything that is actually blog worthy, but I will let you know that I have signed up for my first race!!! It is only a 5K, however, it is one of the things I said I would do this year! I plan to keep running them as often as I an in order to keep motivated to run.
The other thing I am now obsessed with is Zumba classes. My sister and I go to the rec center every week and zumba! It is a hard workout and so much fun. I am NOT a dancer, but for 1 hour I feel like I am on some huge dance team:) We can shake our hips like Shakira now...hehe!
Another thing, no word yet on Mason and his tests. We knew that this would be a long, drawn out kind of thing, but I am really getting impatient. I will update as soon as I find out some news.
The other thing I am now obsessed with is Zumba classes. My sister and I go to the rec center every week and zumba! It is a hard workout and so much fun. I am NOT a dancer, but for 1 hour I feel like I am on some huge dance team:) We can shake our hips like Shakira now...hehe!
Another thing, no word yet on Mason and his tests. We knew that this would be a long, drawn out kind of thing, but I am really getting impatient. I will update as soon as I find out some news.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Decisions
Today was a day that was heartbreaking to say te least.
Here's the scoop:
This morning, Len was rubbing our dog, Ty, and felt a knot on is belly. He asked me to take him in to see our vet this afternoon. The vets ran lots of tests and found that Ty has 3 tumors on his chest. They did a needle aspiration on the worst one, and said it looked very bad...as in cancer.
Please keep in mind that my 2 precious children were sitting in that room with me and heard it all and that just last week, we all saw te movie Marley and Me.
It was not a pretty site as Mason was instantly upset and said, "it's gonna die just like Marley." I was trying to hold it together for him and had managed to do so quite well UNTIL I got in the car and called my mother to fill her in.
That is when I got the news that my Dad had just been involved in a serious wreck on the interstate. The lane he was in had come to a stop due to heavy rush hour traffic and a truck could not stop, thus hitting Dad and pushing him into 4 other cars. Praise God, he is okay, but that was enough to push me over the edge.
Len and I have thought long and hard about the dog and have decided to cancel his surgery and just see what happens over the next few days, weeks, etc. We are giving him pain pills and will let him drift into eternal sleep when it progresses.
It just sucks so much more when your children are old enough and smart enough to figure out wat is going on. Today was by far very bittersweet. It served as a reminder that we are all going to die one day and that it can strike at any time whether we want it to or not, and that we are so blessed that our Lord had His angels protecting my dear father today. Yes, it stinks, but what a lesson I ave been reminded of. Life is so short, so enjoy every moment and make lots of memories while you have time.
I haven't always been very fond of the dog, but I do love him very much and will miss him so much when the day comes to say goodbye. Until then you can bet that we are all going to give him that extra attention he deserves. Go give everyone that means anything to you a hug and let them know that they are special. You will never regret it.
Here's the scoop:
This morning, Len was rubbing our dog, Ty, and felt a knot on is belly. He asked me to take him in to see our vet this afternoon. The vets ran lots of tests and found that Ty has 3 tumors on his chest. They did a needle aspiration on the worst one, and said it looked very bad...as in cancer.
Please keep in mind that my 2 precious children were sitting in that room with me and heard it all and that just last week, we all saw te movie Marley and Me.
It was not a pretty site as Mason was instantly upset and said, "it's gonna die just like Marley." I was trying to hold it together for him and had managed to do so quite well UNTIL I got in the car and called my mother to fill her in.
That is when I got the news that my Dad had just been involved in a serious wreck on the interstate. The lane he was in had come to a stop due to heavy rush hour traffic and a truck could not stop, thus hitting Dad and pushing him into 4 other cars. Praise God, he is okay, but that was enough to push me over the edge.
Len and I have thought long and hard about the dog and have decided to cancel his surgery and just see what happens over the next few days, weeks, etc. We are giving him pain pills and will let him drift into eternal sleep when it progresses.
It just sucks so much more when your children are old enough and smart enough to figure out wat is going on. Today was by far very bittersweet. It served as a reminder that we are all going to die one day and that it can strike at any time whether we want it to or not, and that we are so blessed that our Lord had His angels protecting my dear father today. Yes, it stinks, but what a lesson I ave been reminded of. Life is so short, so enjoy every moment and make lots of memories while you have time.
I haven't always been very fond of the dog, but I do love him very much and will miss him so much when the day comes to say goodbye. Until then you can bet that we are all going to give him that extra attention he deserves. Go give everyone that means anything to you a hug and let them know that they are special. You will never regret it.
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Happy New Year!
So, it's been a while since I've posted anything, and although I think it would bore you to tears, we have had a wonderful Christmas Break! We were so blessed this year and had a wonderful time with all of our families over the holidays. The kiddos got way too much, and ironically only play with the same things they did before...imagine that!
In reading your blogs about the New Year and your refelctions/resolutions, I thought I would take a moment to reflect on our year...
I was reading Captivating the other night and was touched by a verse reminding me of all the prayers that God has answered over the year that I know I haven't been good at giving Him the credit and thanks for.
He gave me the full time job that I had prayed for in order to help us financially and as a family for me to not have to be away so much. Thank you.
He kept us afloat several times throughout the year when finances were a HUGE struggle. I prayed so many times for those times to be less, and through His grace, we have been financially blessed. Thank you.
I worried so many days, as I always do about things that are huge to me, but in retrospect aren't ever THAT big. We prayed for direction with Maclaine and whether to hold her back and repeat Kindergarten this year or not. We obviously chose to send her on to first grade. The Lord has given her the perfect teacher for her! She did not need to be held back, she is thriving and has made us so proud of how far she has come with all of her skills. She is a very bright little girl! Thank you.
I have struggled off and on with my fluctuating weight, while my sweet hubby never worries about his. I finally took charge this year and have been so determined to lose this weight for good. I am so proud of myself for sticking with it and how far I've come. I went from 151 pounds and this morning weighed inat 126.2!!!! That is huge for me! Thank you for that determination and success.
I have also been running and am amazed at how my body can hang in there. I have purchased a wonderful pair of running shoes fit just for my feet and WILL run in a race of some sort soon! I'll keep you posted, but my prayer now is to conquer this!!
We have had many ups and downs with health issues over the years...some huge and some minor. By God's grace Len, who has had migraines every day for the past 5 months, has been treated successfully by a chiropractor. I was always so skeptical about them, but he is a new person! Thank you, thank you!
Maclaine was spared over Halloween from a potentially huge injury. She was knocked down at a BGA football game and really messed up her face and also had a mild concussion. In the hospital, watching her lie there and look so bad, we were reminded of how blessed we have been to have our wonderful children placed in our lives. I know that she could have been injured so much worse and she was protected that night. Thank you.
There are so many other prayers that our Lord has answered in our lives and the lives of many of you. I really pray that this year I will keep better track of our answered prayers and give God all the glory for leading our family. I pray that we will all be richly blessed in 2009.
In reading your blogs about the New Year and your refelctions/resolutions, I thought I would take a moment to reflect on our year...
I was reading Captivating the other night and was touched by a verse reminding me of all the prayers that God has answered over the year that I know I haven't been good at giving Him the credit and thanks for.
He gave me the full time job that I had prayed for in order to help us financially and as a family for me to not have to be away so much. Thank you.
He kept us afloat several times throughout the year when finances were a HUGE struggle. I prayed so many times for those times to be less, and through His grace, we have been financially blessed. Thank you.
I worried so many days, as I always do about things that are huge to me, but in retrospect aren't ever THAT big. We prayed for direction with Maclaine and whether to hold her back and repeat Kindergarten this year or not. We obviously chose to send her on to first grade. The Lord has given her the perfect teacher for her! She did not need to be held back, she is thriving and has made us so proud of how far she has come with all of her skills. She is a very bright little girl! Thank you.
I have struggled off and on with my fluctuating weight, while my sweet hubby never worries about his. I finally took charge this year and have been so determined to lose this weight for good. I am so proud of myself for sticking with it and how far I've come. I went from 151 pounds and this morning weighed inat 126.2!!!! That is huge for me! Thank you for that determination and success.
I have also been running and am amazed at how my body can hang in there. I have purchased a wonderful pair of running shoes fit just for my feet and WILL run in a race of some sort soon! I'll keep you posted, but my prayer now is to conquer this!!
We have had many ups and downs with health issues over the years...some huge and some minor. By God's grace Len, who has had migraines every day for the past 5 months, has been treated successfully by a chiropractor. I was always so skeptical about them, but he is a new person! Thank you, thank you!
Maclaine was spared over Halloween from a potentially huge injury. She was knocked down at a BGA football game and really messed up her face and also had a mild concussion. In the hospital, watching her lie there and look so bad, we were reminded of how blessed we have been to have our wonderful children placed in our lives. I know that she could have been injured so much worse and she was protected that night. Thank you.
There are so many other prayers that our Lord has answered in our lives and the lives of many of you. I really pray that this year I will keep better track of our answered prayers and give God all the glory for leading our family. I pray that we will all be richly blessed in 2009.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Naughy or Nice?
Our little elf...Lainee! She is very excited about Christmas and the toys she hopes to get! She has grown into a beautiful little girl who is almost 7!!
Here are some things that she and I plan on making this week...sausage balls, cookies, craker toffee, puppy chow, ham rolls, and reindeer food! She loves to help me cook and we wear our matching aprons because we are quite messy. We have decided to make some extra sweets to take to our local fire department and let them know how much we appreciate their ard work. Merry Christmas
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Just some updated pics
Mommy Dearest!!
Maclaine...always posing!
Pumpkin carving with Uncle Alex
The Fam in Destin
Sarah Palin, Boots the monkey, and Me...the hippie
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Oh My Goodness
I have just made the most wonderful thing...Praline Sweet Potatoes. They are sooo good. Imagine sweet potaotes, brown sugar, sugar, cinnamon, pecans, LOTS of butter and more brown sugar. YUM YUM.
This is definately NOT part of my diet, but judging by how eating heavy food like that made me feel, I will not be doing that again...until next week!!
Ya'll don't know what you are missing.
This is definately NOT part of my diet, but judging by how eating heavy food like that made me feel, I will not be doing that again...until next week!!
Ya'll don't know what you are missing.
Monday, November 10, 2008
The Chicken Dance Featuring Lainee-Bug!
If you are watching this video, you have to promise that You will NEVER mention this to Maclaine as she will surely kill me!
Sorry, I am computer illiterate and don't know how to make the video turn right side up! Oh Well:)
Sorry, I am computer illiterate and don't know how to make the video turn right side up! Oh Well:)
A typical day
My budding photographer (Maclaine) has captured the way Len and I feel after most days!
A must see
I have a favorite movie that I am highly recommending you not only watch, but buy and watch many times! It is based on the American Girl Doll series and is Kit Kittredge. Whoa, it is so scary how the times that the movie was set in (depression era) are so closely looking like what we face in America now.
I loved this movie because it has not one bad word in it, no offensive behaviors to corrupt my precious little ones, and such a great lesson.
You might cry, or at least I did!
I loved this movie because it has not one bad word in it, no offensive behaviors to corrupt my precious little ones, and such a great lesson.
You might cry, or at least I did!
6 Random things about me
I have been terrible wqith blogging lately and I just saw that I was tagged to do this several weeks ago! Sorry, Kelli. I just don't think we have had anything exciting going on lately.
So, here is my post including 6 things about ME!
1. I am very superstitious and always have certain rituals I follow. For example, I always put my left earring in before I put my right one in. I always put on my right shoe before my left. I always start out sleeping on my right side in bed everynight even if it is only for a minute before I can turn over to another position. Wierd, I know!
2. I am becoming a runner. I run 1.5 miles every day and love how my body has changed because of that. I also eat very healthy now and have lost almost 25 pounds in less than 12 weeks!!! I am now a size 2 and 4 depending on how things run:)
3. I have been in the medical field ever since I was in the 7th or 8th grade. I started out as a candystriper in the hospital. I have been a nurse over 10 years now, which makes me feel very old and very sad to see how medicine is changing.
4. I have not traveled much at all. I have never been anywhere exotic or overseas. I really haven't ever been too far from Tennessee. I do hope that I can go to Cabo one day before I die. As for Europe, I could care less.
5. My dream car is a volvo. I know it is such a suburban mommy thing! I love the old boxy ones, too! Right now, I would settle for any new car though!
6. I am (or used to be) awesome at water sports. I could barefoot, slalom, trick and jump ski! I am so proud that that is the one thing I can do better than my sweet hubby:) My dream job would be to own a ski school and be out on the lake everyday in my swimsuit on my Mastercraft! For those of you who don't know, a Mastercraft is a competition ski boat that is equivalent to a Harley!
I cannot think of anything else! So...Ashley, Amy, Sara, and anyone else who reads this...Your'e it!
So, here is my post including 6 things about ME!
1. I am very superstitious and always have certain rituals I follow. For example, I always put my left earring in before I put my right one in. I always put on my right shoe before my left. I always start out sleeping on my right side in bed everynight even if it is only for a minute before I can turn over to another position. Wierd, I know!
2. I am becoming a runner. I run 1.5 miles every day and love how my body has changed because of that. I also eat very healthy now and have lost almost 25 pounds in less than 12 weeks!!! I am now a size 2 and 4 depending on how things run:)
3. I have been in the medical field ever since I was in the 7th or 8th grade. I started out as a candystriper in the hospital. I have been a nurse over 10 years now, which makes me feel very old and very sad to see how medicine is changing.
4. I have not traveled much at all. I have never been anywhere exotic or overseas. I really haven't ever been too far from Tennessee. I do hope that I can go to Cabo one day before I die. As for Europe, I could care less.
5. My dream car is a volvo. I know it is such a suburban mommy thing! I love the old boxy ones, too! Right now, I would settle for any new car though!
6. I am (or used to be) awesome at water sports. I could barefoot, slalom, trick and jump ski! I am so proud that that is the one thing I can do better than my sweet hubby:) My dream job would be to own a ski school and be out on the lake everyday in my swimsuit on my Mastercraft! For those of you who don't know, a Mastercraft is a competition ski boat that is equivalent to a Harley!
I cannot think of anything else! So...Ashley, Amy, Sara, and anyone else who reads this...Your'e it!
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Surprise, surprise
Well it has been almost 3 years, so you know what it's time for?!? Yep, I am ready to move again! I have found the perfect house (again)! It is very small and since we are never home, that would be great. It also has 1 acre yard and would be very close to my parents and sister.
Tonight, my sister and I went to look at it and I secretly hoped that the inside would be hideous so I would hate it. Howeverr, it has been completely redone and is all cute. UGH! Len will stroke when he gets home tonight and I have papers to show him. He has been through this so many times with me.
I also came home from Memphis this evening and was told that last night my current house was featured on the 10 o'clock news because a criminal was evidently hiding in the rose bushes along my house after he robbed the coffee shop down the street. HMMM...need I give any other explanations as to why I want to move?
Len, if you ever read this blog, just consider this...AGAIN:) I love you honey!!
Tonight, my sister and I went to look at it and I secretly hoped that the inside would be hideous so I would hate it. Howeverr, it has been completely redone and is all cute. UGH! Len will stroke when he gets home tonight and I have papers to show him. He has been through this so many times with me.
I also came home from Memphis this evening and was told that last night my current house was featured on the 10 o'clock news because a criminal was evidently hiding in the rose bushes along my house after he robbed the coffee shop down the street. HMMM...need I give any other explanations as to why I want to move?
Len, if you ever read this blog, just consider this...AGAIN:) I love you honey!!
Friday, October 10, 2008
SO FAR...
I have lost 17 pounds, and I am running 1 mile a day.
We are going to Destin next week and for the first time ever, I am not dreading putting on my swimsuit!!!
Yay me! Sorry I am just a tad bit excited about this.
We are going to Destin next week and for the first time ever, I am not dreading putting on my swimsuit!!!
Yay me! Sorry I am just a tad bit excited about this.
Saturday, October 4, 2008
I'm Doing It
It seems that I become overwhelmed with life and all that we have going on quite frequently. This morning, I was blessed with the time to lie in bed, watch some news and hear Disney's Mickey Mouse on the den T.V. with no fighting between my children!
As I was relaxing, I began to think of all that I have to do today and the days coming up, and it occurred to me that I'm doing it.
When I say that I mean this: I get up early to make sure that I have time to get myself ready and let the kids and Len sleep in a little. Most days, the kids have time to eat a good breakfast and relax a little too before heading off to school at 7:13. I am working full-time now which means that we don't get home before 4:30. The kids are getting their homework done, dinner is served, showers are taken, kids are in bed by 8:15-8:30. I also have managed to fit in practices and games, grocery trips, laundry, and keeping the house in a sort-of picked up state.
I get my nightly walk/run in around 9pm and then my favorite thing, my bath at the end. Most days, I do this alone as Len and I are both working 2 jobs (although he does help me out alot when he is in off season) and I travel across Tennessee on the weekends to do my pharmaceutical trainings.
I know my house may not always be the tidiest, my kids may look ragged some days, and my car is very well worn in, BUT I am able to sit back and smile at the thought that through all of this I can say "I'm doing it, and I am doing it quite well!"
As I was relaxing, I began to think of all that I have to do today and the days coming up, and it occurred to me that I'm doing it.
When I say that I mean this: I get up early to make sure that I have time to get myself ready and let the kids and Len sleep in a little. Most days, the kids have time to eat a good breakfast and relax a little too before heading off to school at 7:13. I am working full-time now which means that we don't get home before 4:30. The kids are getting their homework done, dinner is served, showers are taken, kids are in bed by 8:15-8:30. I also have managed to fit in practices and games, grocery trips, laundry, and keeping the house in a sort-of picked up state.
I get my nightly walk/run in around 9pm and then my favorite thing, my bath at the end. Most days, I do this alone as Len and I are both working 2 jobs (although he does help me out alot when he is in off season) and I travel across Tennessee on the weekends to do my pharmaceutical trainings.
I know my house may not always be the tidiest, my kids may look ragged some days, and my car is very well worn in, BUT I am able to sit back and smile at the thought that through all of this I can say "I'm doing it, and I am doing it quite well!"
Sunday, September 21, 2008
My Housekeeper
I think it is time that I fire my housekeeper. She has been with us for many years and I hate to break the news to her, but she is just no longer working out.
Here are my reasons:
She never does the dishes anymore and certainly won't empty the dishwasher once she decides to do the dishes.
She always complains about our "messes."
She rarely cleans the toilets and when she does, she throws a fit that she didn't make that mess, so why is she stuck cleaning it up? I try to tell her that I have boys in my house who seem to have trouble hitting the water when they pee. She doesn't get it.
She never wants to make the beds and hates to wash the sheets.
She will do the laundry, but never gets it put up.
She finally mopped for the first time in a LONG time today.
Don't you agree that she is worthless? She probably won't be too upset because she never gets paid enough (mostly not at all)! Oh, wait... It's me!!!
Here are my reasons:
She never does the dishes anymore and certainly won't empty the dishwasher once she decides to do the dishes.
She always complains about our "messes."
She rarely cleans the toilets and when she does, she throws a fit that she didn't make that mess, so why is she stuck cleaning it up? I try to tell her that I have boys in my house who seem to have trouble hitting the water when they pee. She doesn't get it.
She never wants to make the beds and hates to wash the sheets.
She will do the laundry, but never gets it put up.
She finally mopped for the first time in a LONG time today.
Don't you agree that she is worthless? She probably won't be too upset because she never gets paid enough (mostly not at all)! Oh, wait... It's me!!!
Friday, September 19, 2008
Not funny anymore...
Tonight, we drove around town looking for gasoline to fill up both cars. Guess what, THERE IS NO GAS IN TOWN (but you probably already knew that). This really is scary, because we are both getting very low on fuel. The 3 stores that we did find with gas had lines backed up for up to mile down the street. They would be out by the time we had our chance, plus who can stand to wait in line for hours? This really is getting crazy, plus I saw several cops today pulling into one station because people are going crazy and tempers are flaring.
So, we are not going to be going anywhere and if it keeps up like this, Len will be riding his bike to work.
Just venting...
So, we are not going to be going anywhere and if it keeps up like this, Len will be riding his bike to work.
Just venting...
Monday, September 15, 2008
forgot to tell you something...
Down 13 pounds today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It has been 4 weeks since this challenge began and I think I might just make it to 18 pounds lost by October 10th? I have started to plateau, so I have to work extra hard for these last pounds to come off.
Also...I have found my new favorite thing: Target Gilligan O'Malley modal pants. They are #1 on my list of favorites right now and they are the first thing I put on when I get home. They are offically considered sleepwear, but I might just become redneck enough to wear them out once in a while!!
It has been 4 weeks since this challenge began and I think I might just make it to 18 pounds lost by October 10th? I have started to plateau, so I have to work extra hard for these last pounds to come off.
Also...I have found my new favorite thing: Target Gilligan O'Malley modal pants. They are #1 on my list of favorites right now and they are the first thing I put on when I get home. They are offically considered sleepwear, but I might just become redneck enough to wear them out once in a while!!
Poor Hubby
I feel so bad for my husband. Last night he was playing in a church league softball game. The games are so late that we never get to go watch, maybe we will from now on... As he tells it, he was going for a fly ball in the outfield when he felt pain in his hamstring. Knowing he was injured, he moved to 2nd base, but that was not working for him. So, in case he hadn't injured himself enough, he decided to go up to bat. He says that as he swung, he heard a distinct pop and knew that he had torn his hamstring. He could barely get inside and take his clothes off. He is hurting so bad and I feel so bad for him because I think he is finally feeling his age and it is hitting home that he is not the athlete he once was.
So, being the good nurse that I am, he is happily buzzing around high on Lortab and icing his leg while not feeling a thing!!!
So, being the good nurse that I am, he is happily buzzing around high on Lortab and icing his leg while not feeling a thing!!!
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