Well today would have been my Mom's 69th birthday. She has been with the Lord for 8 years already. Sometimes I can't believe that it's been that long and then other times it feels like it's been forever...
I just wanted to share a few random thoughts about her.
-She was a Southern girl from Miami, Florida
-My Dad and her went to school together and she did not like him, my Dad was mean to her brother. Her heart finally softened towards him when she was 28 and then they married
-She wanted a dozen of children, however she could never get pregnant. They adopted my brother when she 33 and me when she was 36.
-She always told us that we were special because we were hand picked :)
-When I was a teenager, we both were passionate and fought about everything. I wanted freedom she wanted me to never grow up. The wedding was real hard for her. She was not real happy about Alex taking me away from her. She secretly liked him!
-She wanted me to have a dozen grand children for her, and she told me they could all live with her.
-Kids at church affectionatley called her "The Gum Lady", the price was always a hug for a piece of gum.
Anyways I do miss her I know she would have been smitten with her grandchildren. Joshua is the oldest and he was 15 months when she died.
We keep her memory alive with our children by showing them pictures, telling them stories and telling them how much she would have spoiled them rotten :)
Anyways, just wanted to share a little bit of me
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Monday, November 3, 2008
Different things to say
It has been a while since I have had time to put my thoughts down, so here it goes ...
Fall Festival is over!!!! Whoo Hoo !!!!! We had so much fun with this, however it is nice for Alex not to have so much preasure weighing on his shoulders. Every evening for the past month he would email, configure maps, think and plan. Yes it was a great night, however it was our 1st Annual Community wide fall festival. We had 13 other churches in the community who came together and offered our Community a night of free fun for their families. He now of course is putting together a list of all the what to do different next year things... I think he has to always be busy doing somehting, I'm sure that's most men.
Alex's dad had a mild stroke a few weeks ago and had to be in the hospital for a few days. He went back to work today and his boss told him that they were going to have to let him go :( my mother in law is so sad and stressed, but know's that God has it all under control. My father in law is trying to reduce his drinking and smoking I am praying that during this dissapointing stressful time he will call out to God for strength.
My Dad is still waiting for his appointment to be scheduled to have "The Halo" performed, which is the burning of the cancer cells. This has been a long few months. Anyways, it has been a new season in our life having both of our dads with health problems. Not a place we are enjoying but we now it's a part of life....
God has been so good to Alex and I. We are blessed. Even with the stessfull last few months, busy times, messy house, always behind on laundry, always pinching pennies. God is Good!!! We love our life. We love our kids. We love our family. We love our church. We love our friends!
That's the update on us!
Fall Festival is over!!!! Whoo Hoo !!!!! We had so much fun with this, however it is nice for Alex not to have so much preasure weighing on his shoulders. Every evening for the past month he would email, configure maps, think and plan. Yes it was a great night, however it was our 1st Annual Community wide fall festival. We had 13 other churches in the community who came together and offered our Community a night of free fun for their families. He now of course is putting together a list of all the what to do different next year things... I think he has to always be busy doing somehting, I'm sure that's most men.
Alex's dad had a mild stroke a few weeks ago and had to be in the hospital for a few days. He went back to work today and his boss told him that they were going to have to let him go :( my mother in law is so sad and stressed, but know's that God has it all under control. My father in law is trying to reduce his drinking and smoking I am praying that during this dissapointing stressful time he will call out to God for strength.
My Dad is still waiting for his appointment to be scheduled to have "The Halo" performed, which is the burning of the cancer cells. This has been a long few months. Anyways, it has been a new season in our life having both of our dads with health problems. Not a place we are enjoying but we now it's a part of life....
God has been so good to Alex and I. We are blessed. Even with the stessfull last few months, busy times, messy house, always behind on laundry, always pinching pennies. God is Good!!! We love our life. We love our kids. We love our family. We love our church. We love our friends!
That's the update on us!
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Road Trip
We just got back from a quick road trip. We left Thursday night at 11pm and returned this morning at 6:30 am from Springfield, Missouri. We had the opportunity to go and visit Alex's grandmother. Her health has not be so great here lately so we took the trip with Alex's two sisters and my 3 nephews as well. We had so much fun visiting, laughing, eating and hearing funny stories from when they were all kids!
Even though we are exhausted and Matthew caught a stomach bug on the way home(no fun) our quick trip was a huge memory making event. My kids loved getting to know their great grandmother. We did agree that next time we will try to extend our trip out a little longer!
I am looking forward to going to bed early tonight!
Even though we are exhausted and Matthew caught a stomach bug on the way home(no fun) our quick trip was a huge memory making event. My kids loved getting to know their great grandmother. We did agree that next time we will try to extend our trip out a little longer!
I am looking forward to going to bed early tonight!
Thursday, August 7, 2008
I think we have good news!
First of all thank you friends for all your encouragement and prayers during the last few weeks. My Dad went to the oncologist and I think we got some great news. (Dr. Cody is an angel in my eyes)He feels that there will probly be a great outcome. He told us that the approach he has recommended has really been successfull thus far with his patients. My dad got a scan the other day to make sure the cancer has not spread and so far it has not!
I still need prayer b/c I have not had the "talk" about his salvation. I don't want to chicken out b/c I feel things are going to be okay. We go back on the 18th to see when treatments will begin. And that's the update on my sweet Dad!
Once again thank you my sweet readers and friends for your loving words. Your words truly gave me a calming over my crazy worries ! Thanks again!
I still need prayer b/c I have not had the "talk" about his salvation. I don't want to chicken out b/c I feel things are going to be okay. We go back on the 18th to see when treatments will begin. And that's the update on my sweet Dad!
Once again thank you my sweet readers and friends for your loving words. Your words truly gave me a calming over my crazy worries ! Thanks again!
Sunday, July 27, 2008
I had a Bad Day....
It's been a long time since I blogged, I actually had some "mechanical" problems with my blog. So I removed my pink background and huge family picture and now everything is back to normal. Or as normal get's in my world :)
Yes as my title says: I had a bad Day, maybe actually a few bad days...
On Tuesday while we were at Splashway as a family (lots of fun for familys by the way) my Dad called me to tell me that his test results came in showing he has cancer. So I did what all take charge daughters would do, I said okay Dad what's the course we are going to be taking to get rid of it. So we went to the surgeon on Friday and truly felt like two things were going on while we were in the room. 1.) That I was a balloon and the air was being let out quickly and 2.) After he shared the grim news that he was the teacher from Charlie Brown- I'm not sure how to spell but you know- Whaaa, Whaaa, Whaaa, Whaaa, Whaaa, Whaaa he told us sugery is not an option b/c he had the surgery 10 yrs. ago and has lived past the expectancy (news to me) and that radiation /Chemo can only help him prolong his life for just a little longer. We go to the Hemotologist on Wed. to see about the chemo/radiation treatment. So yes I have a few bad days...But two things I want to share for prayer is: 1st- I am unsure of my Dad's salvation so I am praying how exactly we are going to have this conversation next week and 2nd- All the cancer stuff- healing, etc. I know God has the power to heal and I am believing that he will should this be the path for my Dad.
Anyways, sorry the post is so long!
Yes as my title says: I had a bad Day, maybe actually a few bad days...
On Tuesday while we were at Splashway as a family (lots of fun for familys by the way) my Dad called me to tell me that his test results came in showing he has cancer. So I did what all take charge daughters would do, I said okay Dad what's the course we are going to be taking to get rid of it. So we went to the surgeon on Friday and truly felt like two things were going on while we were in the room. 1.) That I was a balloon and the air was being let out quickly and 2.) After he shared the grim news that he was the teacher from Charlie Brown- I'm not sure how to spell but you know- Whaaa, Whaaa, Whaaa, Whaaa, Whaaa, Whaaa he told us sugery is not an option b/c he had the surgery 10 yrs. ago and has lived past the expectancy (news to me) and that radiation /Chemo can only help him prolong his life for just a little longer. We go to the Hemotologist on Wed. to see about the chemo/radiation treatment. So yes I have a few bad days...But two things I want to share for prayer is: 1st- I am unsure of my Dad's salvation so I am praying how exactly we are going to have this conversation next week and 2nd- All the cancer stuff- healing, etc. I know God has the power to heal and I am believing that he will should this be the path for my Dad.
Anyways, sorry the post is so long!
Saturday, May 31, 2008
SUMMER: What will this mean
We started our summer over a week ago and I have loved it! I like not having to be controlled by studies, projects, early bed times and all that school involves. The first day of summer we relaxed around the house, did some chores, played some games, made a few summer rules and just stayed home for a change. You know it's bad when your kids beg, PLEASE let's stay home even the 2 year old was begging. Then we stayed up late!!! The next day we all went and watched, Speed Racer. That was cool however we are a language sensitive family and there were 5 or so bad words :( The 9 year counted and kept telling the other's Oh don't ever repeat that word, it's a curse word and then the 3 year old kept repeating what he thought he heard was the word Ax. (of course that's not what was said on the movie) He kept saying it over and over and over. He would say my cousin C.J. has an ax. A really big ax. I really wondered what the people around us thought they heard. oh well....
Then we went and enjoyed the opening Free Weekend at the Pool. We had so much fun. My husband is such a big kid when it comes to life, and well... There were a few other boy's wanting to play with him. He is one of those that the lifeguard has been known to tell settle down in the pool, um sir.
We ended the weekend and started the new week off by celebrating family birthdays and Memorial Day at Lake Livingston with all the family. We had fun, we ate to much and stayed out to late. But it was alot of fun!
Then we had a Farewell Party for a precious family in our Church and community as they are moving away in the next week. We had a fun time visiting and letting the kids play in the park, however it is sad to loose them, but exciting to see what God is going to be doing in there life in the upcoming future. We love you and will miss you Alessa, Richard and Matthew!
My Dad came over for a few days to hang out with kids while I had a little bit of work to do. They had lots of fun with Papa. He loves to cook for them.
We are gearing up for VBS tomorrow. I am excited for this week to get here and to see what all God has in store for us this week. My mother in law will be joining us for the 1st few days of VBS.
Apparently I had a need to do a lot of talking (typing)... Sorry if I bore anyone, this is what's been going on in life of the Partie of 6.
Then we went and enjoyed the opening Free Weekend at the Pool. We had so much fun. My husband is such a big kid when it comes to life, and well... There were a few other boy's wanting to play with him. He is one of those that the lifeguard has been known to tell settle down in the pool, um sir.
We ended the weekend and started the new week off by celebrating family birthdays and Memorial Day at Lake Livingston with all the family. We had fun, we ate to much and stayed out to late. But it was alot of fun!
Then we had a Farewell Party for a precious family in our Church and community as they are moving away in the next week. We had a fun time visiting and letting the kids play in the park, however it is sad to loose them, but exciting to see what God is going to be doing in there life in the upcoming future. We love you and will miss you Alessa, Richard and Matthew!
My Dad came over for a few days to hang out with kids while I had a little bit of work to do. They had lots of fun with Papa. He loves to cook for them.
We are gearing up for VBS tomorrow. I am excited for this week to get here and to see what all God has in store for us this week. My mother in law will be joining us for the 1st few days of VBS.
Apparently I had a need to do a lot of talking (typing)... Sorry if I bore anyone, this is what's been going on in life of the Partie of 6.
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