My thyroid counts are fine, and although one angle of my thyroid nodule looked bigger, another looked smaller... it could be because of the different ways a tech does the ultrasound... not a big deal... it is up to me if I want to keep the nodule for a while, and I think I shall. It may be annoying, but I think having my throat slit right now isn't something that fits nicely into my schedule.. if the tests turned out okay, I am not so creeped out about it... until the next time a test comes, then, I get all worked up about it! I did have a doctor yesterday tell me that I need to loose weight... nice!
Faith did well in her first piano lesson with Sister Stroup today. She is a sweet lady, and Faith said she "was not shy of her." (I think that means she was not afraid of her.) I was a little concerned Faith would cry for me (like a child on their first day of kindergarten), but she did just fine (I went to the nursery in order to not distract or interfere, which was a good plan!). Faith seems very happy about learning piano, which is quite different to what she originally thought.
You know, it is interesting what worry can do to a person! I have learned that today. Here I thought I had serious issues with my thyroid, and got myself all worked up about it. Faithy had been concerned about being without Mommy and having to learn piano. The fears were shot down today, and now I have a headache! When will we learn to just trust Jesus?! You would think I would have mastered that now, but nope... after all He has done for us... I go around whining and living in fear like the children of Israel in Moses' day... seeing God do miracles, then wondering if He would or could deal with the next issue. Lord, help me to grow up!
I have a feeling that God has more miracles and joys for our family coming... no matter what happens, Lord, help me trust Your hand.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Super Woman!
That is how I feel right now! You would not believe the work that I have gotten done the last couple of days. If I sound a little proud, it is because I am a little proud! The girls' room got tackled, and looks awesome! The only room (besides a bit of clutter in the computer room, which is not overwhelming me, and a bit of laundry) that needs serious cleaning is my room. My husband motivated me by making a deal with me... I know that sounds silly, but it really worked, and I power cleaned this house like a mad woman yesterday, and shocked even myself!!!
I also have managed this week to round up some items that belong to other people and the library... still need to get some more things together... it has been a bad habit of mine in delaying returning items. That is embarrassing, but it is a habit that needs broken, and I am working on that presently.
I also have planted flowers and tomato seeds in some pots, and cleaned out some of the flower bedding outside. Faith and Charity helped with the potting, and Faith helped me throw grass seed today in our little lawn. Have I ever mentioned how I feel about the outdoors, flowers, etc. It makes me feel so cheery! I am looking forward to getting some mulch to dress up the "yard" a bit.
Besides all that, I went and had bloodwork done today, and have doctor appointments the next two days. I am also battling a cold or sinus infection or something that is making breathing through my nose impossible... so if you see me walking around with my mouth gaped open, I am okay, just stopped up in the head.
I MUST take pictures of the church bus' new paint job to show you all the difference! It is awesome!!! It has been transformed! You will LOVE it! Lots of work, and a good deal of money went into getting it done... but, I think it was worth it!
On the other hand, my van has been transformed today as well... on the bad side! I sort-of had an accident! Why does the church and the church's apartment have to be so close together?! I totally misjudged the distance between my vehicle and the church! That brick wall did a number to the side of our old van! I wonder what the neighbors thought if they heard me outside the church at 6 or 7 something in the morning (long story!) crunching the side of my van against the corner of the church! Faithy was sitting in the seat next to the wall be crushed, and was afraid that the glass was going to break... Mommy couldn't think clearly how to get herself out of the dilemma, so she continued to scrape up the ole' van! Sorry, Ron! I am definitely not the first person to mess up their vehicle in this spot! I can name at least one other... but, maybe I should keep her name from being added to the reckless drivers' list... HA! Actually, that was sort-of my fault, since Ron and I lived in the apartment at that time, and my daughter was sitting in her highchair facing the window and distracted my dear friend's driving!
On the good side, we have found a piano teacher for Faith, and she starts THIS THURSDAY afternoon! I have heard great things about her, and I am very excited about it!
Lots going on here, so you will just have to keep stoppin' by!
Your over-caffeinated blogging friend,
me
I also have managed this week to round up some items that belong to other people and the library... still need to get some more things together... it has been a bad habit of mine in delaying returning items. That is embarrassing, but it is a habit that needs broken, and I am working on that presently.
I also have planted flowers and tomato seeds in some pots, and cleaned out some of the flower bedding outside. Faith and Charity helped with the potting, and Faith helped me throw grass seed today in our little lawn. Have I ever mentioned how I feel about the outdoors, flowers, etc. It makes me feel so cheery! I am looking forward to getting some mulch to dress up the "yard" a bit.
Besides all that, I went and had bloodwork done today, and have doctor appointments the next two days. I am also battling a cold or sinus infection or something that is making breathing through my nose impossible... so if you see me walking around with my mouth gaped open, I am okay, just stopped up in the head.
I MUST take pictures of the church bus' new paint job to show you all the difference! It is awesome!!! It has been transformed! You will LOVE it! Lots of work, and a good deal of money went into getting it done... but, I think it was worth it!
On the other hand, my van has been transformed today as well... on the bad side! I sort-of had an accident! Why does the church and the church's apartment have to be so close together?! I totally misjudged the distance between my vehicle and the church! That brick wall did a number to the side of our old van! I wonder what the neighbors thought if they heard me outside the church at 6 or 7 something in the morning (long story!) crunching the side of my van against the corner of the church! Faithy was sitting in the seat next to the wall be crushed, and was afraid that the glass was going to break... Mommy couldn't think clearly how to get herself out of the dilemma, so she continued to scrape up the ole' van! Sorry, Ron! I am definitely not the first person to mess up their vehicle in this spot! I can name at least one other... but, maybe I should keep her name from being added to the reckless drivers' list... HA! Actually, that was sort-of my fault, since Ron and I lived in the apartment at that time, and my daughter was sitting in her highchair facing the window and distracted my dear friend's driving!
On the good side, we have found a piano teacher for Faith, and she starts THIS THURSDAY afternoon! I have heard great things about her, and I am very excited about it!
Lots going on here, so you will just have to keep stoppin' by!
Your over-caffeinated blogging friend,
me
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Ultrasound...
If that didn't get your attention, I am not sure what would!
No, this is not the fun little baby ultrasound... sorry!
I had a follow-up ultrasound on the thyroid nodule today. Unfortunately, the tech was unable to tell me anything, and it was difficult to figure out what was happening on the screen... I did see some measurements, I believe. I think one measurement was 48. something mm, which is definitely bigger than before. I do know that one view of the nodule, it was very large on the screen (which doesn't necessarily mean anything), and it was VERY round like a ball. Of course, I do have a habit of assuming, so I could have been wrong... so, smart me, I come home, get my sewing measuring tape and pressed on the nodule to feel the size and then did my own measuring... the 48mm seem right... why had I never done that before, I don't know. Maybe because I have a life, and enjoy other activities.
I do seem to be having symptoms of a thyroid problem... remember those whacky emotions, fatigue, weight gain, and (not that you would know this) my temperature is usually low... maybe 96 something, and other little physical issues. The other day, my temp actually got up to 98.6, and I felt like I had a fever! Our bodies can be so strange sometimes. Of course, I still have that annoying lump-in-the-throat feeling... the feeling that food is stuck in there. My appointment with the endocrinologist is next Thursday. I kind-of wish they would just take that thing out! It gives me the creeps!
No, this is not the fun little baby ultrasound... sorry!
I had a follow-up ultrasound on the thyroid nodule today. Unfortunately, the tech was unable to tell me anything, and it was difficult to figure out what was happening on the screen... I did see some measurements, I believe. I think one measurement was 48. something mm, which is definitely bigger than before. I do know that one view of the nodule, it was very large on the screen (which doesn't necessarily mean anything), and it was VERY round like a ball. Of course, I do have a habit of assuming, so I could have been wrong... so, smart me, I come home, get my sewing measuring tape and pressed on the nodule to feel the size and then did my own measuring... the 48mm seem right... why had I never done that before, I don't know. Maybe because I have a life, and enjoy other activities.
I do seem to be having symptoms of a thyroid problem... remember those whacky emotions, fatigue, weight gain, and (not that you would know this) my temperature is usually low... maybe 96 something, and other little physical issues. The other day, my temp actually got up to 98.6, and I felt like I had a fever! Our bodies can be so strange sometimes. Of course, I still have that annoying lump-in-the-throat feeling... the feeling that food is stuck in there. My appointment with the endocrinologist is next Thursday. I kind-of wish they would just take that thing out! It gives me the creeps!
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
What does the Cook family do?
The bus ministry... this bus is presently receiving a face lift and is being painted and lettered.
A huge tree Ron has been cutting down.
Working to reach little children for Jesus. I'm the bossy lady in the back row with the black and leopard. I had alot of helpers during my shift in Children's Church, and it has been a great blessing!
Having fun with Children's Church.
A little hike on family night.
A work in the making... the girls' room!
My artwork in the girls' room. You may not be able to see this in this picture, but some of it is outlined in glitter glue.
Doesn't she look so snuggly in her jammies? She's getting to be such a big girl!
Two of my favorite people with their Mommy.
Part of my living room.
This is my Kitchen.
Okay, I would like to show you more of my house, but this is a very slow process with dial-up, and it keeps stopping. How do I stop the big spaces between entries? It takes so long to correct those. Well, maybe I will share more in a future post.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Reasons to be thankful...
Well, the thingy that I needed to upload pictures has been located... but, since hubby used the camera tonight when we were out on a family evening, I don't know where he put it, and I am not waking him up to ask him. So, tonight you will get a thankful list from me... is that okay for now?
1. I seriously believe I (this house's queen) am married to a man after God's own heart. He has a passion for the things of God... loves his family, loves to share the gospel anywhere he goes, loves me, loves prayer, loves to work hard, and hates sin. He endeavors to walk carefully before God, and loves the way of holiness.
2. For God's hand of protection over my little flock
...Faith when she got accidentally kicked in the nose by Charity, and had a very nasty nosebleed the other day. It is incredible how panicked children become when the "red stuff" is present. The bleeding was easily stopped once Mama (this house's nurse) showed up on the scene, pinched protesting child's bleeding nose, and calmed the poor, wounded child down.
...Charity when she decided to mess with electrical outlets the other day (I was unaware of how she got injured until I (this house's private investigator) saw the evidence a few minutes later)... that was scary! There was not really any marks on her from the shock, but she said something about her finger, and showed me where the scene of the crime was, and said it scared her. She had unplugged the phone, and the answering machine was half unplugged, so I put the pieces together in my mind, and came to the conclusion that her finger was hurt by playing with the plug-ins. I remember messing with an outlet as a child, and it was a very bad idea!
...Hope when she decided to chew on some stuff that the guys used to work on the floors... Ron had the stuff out today to move it to the shed, but baby thought it looked edible before it got there. Glad that expandable foam doesn't come out easily... she just got a tiny taste... then Mama (this home's substance abuse police) showed up on the scene, and snatched away the "snack", and examined the baby, went outside to talk with daddy( who was cleaning out shed, and knows more about the substance than me), just to find that no harm was done, and baby way unable to get desired contents out of tube. Whew!
These things could have turned out badly, but they didn't, and I thank Jesus for that.
3. For a very good revival that we just came through, and that I (this home's cook, maid, home-health-aide, childcare supervisor, and teacher) survived the busy week. The sermons were challenging, and the music uplifting. It was wonderful! Though, I did have to walk out often with a fussy, tired, teething baby, and two little girls who, of course, needed to go to the potty quickly. (Ron has tried to make them wait it out before, and well, you can guess what happened!)
4. That God is speaking to me about some very big things... I imagine this has never crossed your mind, but, I actually am not perfect... I know, it comes as a shock. Take a deep breath... Relax. Yes, it is true, I, Sarah, have issues.
Can you guess what they are...
I, Sarah, am a quiter. I start something, then, when it gets tough or boring, I quit. I start a diet, then I quit. I start a quilt, then I quit. I start cleaning THAT PILE, then I quit... are you getting the picture? Yes, that is something I was praying about tonight... where is that backbone and persistance... I am a whimp! Yep... it is true. I also have shown a lack self-control... you know, that fruit that helps you say "I will not be angry about this, and throw a fit like a baby" or "I will not eat any cookies tonight, because I know that I am overweight, and I need to get healthy." You might be thinking... "So you are thankful that you got a spiritual spanking tonight?" Well, my answer is YES! If a parent loves their young child, they will train and correct the child's attitude and behavior... sooo, if God corrects me, then, He loves me... right?! Yep, I am thankful for Him speaking to me about this.
5. For praying family and friends. And, I have a request for you... being that I am human, I suffer some "ouchies", and I am having problems with an "ouchie." I am not sure this makes sense unless you have had a simular situation, but sometimes the whole ordeal with Ron's cancer will strike me at very strange times. Say, for example, we are out for a family night, and we have had a good time, and we are on our way home, when "wham" this feeling, or whatever, hits me, and the weight of it all slaps me in the face. It sometimes still seems like a strange, bad dream that I am waiting to be awakened out of. Maybe, you are thinking, "Come on, Sarah, it has been a year and a half, and you still think it is just a nightmare?" Well, I can't really explain it. We'll be having a great time and then it just happens, and I still fear loosing him, even though he seems to be doing quite well. Could you pray that God will help me rest in Him when those feelings come? Thanks, I knew I could count on you!
Well, I still would love to share pictures with you, and you have been so very patient... thanks... hopefully, I will get to it someday... just keep stopping by.
Have a good night!
1. I seriously believe I (this house's queen) am married to a man after God's own heart. He has a passion for the things of God... loves his family, loves to share the gospel anywhere he goes, loves me, loves prayer, loves to work hard, and hates sin. He endeavors to walk carefully before God, and loves the way of holiness.
2. For God's hand of protection over my little flock
...Faith when she got accidentally kicked in the nose by Charity, and had a very nasty nosebleed the other day. It is incredible how panicked children become when the "red stuff" is present. The bleeding was easily stopped once Mama (this house's nurse) showed up on the scene, pinched protesting child's bleeding nose, and calmed the poor, wounded child down.
...Charity when she decided to mess with electrical outlets the other day (I was unaware of how she got injured until I (this house's private investigator) saw the evidence a few minutes later)... that was scary! There was not really any marks on her from the shock, but she said something about her finger, and showed me where the scene of the crime was, and said it scared her. She had unplugged the phone, and the answering machine was half unplugged, so I put the pieces together in my mind, and came to the conclusion that her finger was hurt by playing with the plug-ins. I remember messing with an outlet as a child, and it was a very bad idea!
...Hope when she decided to chew on some stuff that the guys used to work on the floors... Ron had the stuff out today to move it to the shed, but baby thought it looked edible before it got there. Glad that expandable foam doesn't come out easily... she just got a tiny taste... then Mama (this home's substance abuse police) showed up on the scene, and snatched away the "snack", and examined the baby, went outside to talk with daddy( who was cleaning out shed, and knows more about the substance than me), just to find that no harm was done, and baby way unable to get desired contents out of tube. Whew!
These things could have turned out badly, but they didn't, and I thank Jesus for that.
3. For a very good revival that we just came through, and that I (this home's cook, maid, home-health-aide, childcare supervisor, and teacher) survived the busy week. The sermons were challenging, and the music uplifting. It was wonderful! Though, I did have to walk out often with a fussy, tired, teething baby, and two little girls who, of course, needed to go to the potty quickly. (Ron has tried to make them wait it out before, and well, you can guess what happened!)
4. That God is speaking to me about some very big things... I imagine this has never crossed your mind, but, I actually am not perfect... I know, it comes as a shock. Take a deep breath... Relax. Yes, it is true, I, Sarah, have issues.
Can you guess what they are...
I, Sarah, am a quiter. I start something, then, when it gets tough or boring, I quit. I start a diet, then I quit. I start a quilt, then I quit. I start cleaning THAT PILE, then I quit... are you getting the picture? Yes, that is something I was praying about tonight... where is that backbone and persistance... I am a whimp! Yep... it is true. I also have shown a lack self-control... you know, that fruit that helps you say "I will not be angry about this, and throw a fit like a baby" or "I will not eat any cookies tonight, because I know that I am overweight, and I need to get healthy." You might be thinking... "So you are thankful that you got a spiritual spanking tonight?" Well, my answer is YES! If a parent loves their young child, they will train and correct the child's attitude and behavior... sooo, if God corrects me, then, He loves me... right?! Yep, I am thankful for Him speaking to me about this.
5. For praying family and friends. And, I have a request for you... being that I am human, I suffer some "ouchies", and I am having problems with an "ouchie." I am not sure this makes sense unless you have had a simular situation, but sometimes the whole ordeal with Ron's cancer will strike me at very strange times. Say, for example, we are out for a family night, and we have had a good time, and we are on our way home, when "wham" this feeling, or whatever, hits me, and the weight of it all slaps me in the face. It sometimes still seems like a strange, bad dream that I am waiting to be awakened out of. Maybe, you are thinking, "Come on, Sarah, it has been a year and a half, and you still think it is just a nightmare?" Well, I can't really explain it. We'll be having a great time and then it just happens, and I still fear loosing him, even though he seems to be doing quite well. Could you pray that God will help me rest in Him when those feelings come? Thanks, I knew I could count on you!
Well, I still would love to share pictures with you, and you have been so very patient... thanks... hopefully, I will get to it someday... just keep stopping by.
Have a good night!
Saturday, March 7, 2009
He missed it! How sweet!
Yesterday I forgot to put a note in Ron's lunch... I was too occupied making Rice Crispy treats before he left... yes, at 5 something in the morning (I had promised the girls some for breakfast anyway), and, was trying to hurry so he could have some in his lunch. In the meantime, I forgot to put a note in his lunch. We talk often for a minute or so on our cells as he makes his deliveries, and yesterday, he told me on the phone that he missed my note. Ooops! So, today, when he went to Cincinnati to do some work, and to drop off our messed up van (might be the transmission again! Grrr! The ancient van might just have to kick the bucket), I put two notes in his lunch. We'll see if that fixes things up a bit (can't much talk to him today while he works, because he is doing some tree work, and well, talking on the phone when you are in a tree with a chain saw is not a good idea!)
On another thought, I am rather disturbed! frustrated! angry! something! I am upset about the President trying to allow embronic stem-cell research! They don't need to use innocent babies!!! My hubby's treatment used his OWN stem-cells, and if he needed it again, he would use an adult's cells... there is no ethical, moral, decent reason to kill an embro in research. We believe life starts at conception, and whether that life is lived past birth is to be GOD'S decision. I have had a "failed pregnancy" (blighted ovum, I think it is called), and I mourned my loss greatly... I loved that baby, and was very broken when it did not develop. How can people just use babies as lab rats!?
Then, there is the deal with the same-sex marriage. People vote against it, then the government tries make it legal when the people say NO! God is sooo very able to free people from homosexuality... I have had friends that were converted from that kind of "life-style." They are free!
Yes, there are many wicked things going on in our country, but I think we could even look into some our own lives, some churches... some folks are being "lulled to sleep." Things we wouldn't have done years ago, things we were convicted about, we are slowly allowing to creep in. God has been speaking to me about some of these things. Some attitudes, personal convictions, etc, that need to be turned around. I have been shocked at some of the things I have seen or heard. The music and activities that are now labeled "Christian" seem nothing like what I would see or hear in Jesus' presence. I can't imagine those "songs" being sung in Heaven. I can't see how dressing like a heathen in the name of "outreach" is an attraction that will bring people to true repentance. I have received mail from some "outreach" organizations that have pictures of activities that look like they are dragging God's name through sewage. The interesting thing is that they are convinced they are really doing good. What attracted me as a teenager to Christ was the sense of peace, holiness, love (lots of it), and purity that was present in God's people... I would have been totally turned off by someone who was trying to mock the world and Satanic activities to pull at young people in the name of Christ. It seems it all starts with a little giving in to this, and a little giving in to that... tiny things... like Eve's forbidden fruit... looks so innocent, what is so wrong with it? Like... what is wrong with watching this show? with going shopping at the mall on the Sabbath? with dressing in whatever I want to? in "talking" about this person... after all, it is true, right? with saying this slang word, "god", afterall it's just words, right? Not according to the Bible... we will be held accountable for our words, actions, attitudes, motives, etc. Yes, I am preachy today, aren't I? I know that works do not save someone, it is God's grace, but if you love God, you will want to obey Him and live your live to carefully model Christ-likeness. Our pastor talked last Sunday about hurting God's name, and that really spoke to me.
Okay, I know that some people don't like to read "philosophy" or "people's opinion's" on blogs, but to me, my blog is a chance to share hope and truth with just a few more people. If I can't be on a "mission field," then I will make my community, relatives, people at laundr-o-mats, stores, and even my blog to my "field."
Okay, the next time I post, I hope to have found the thingy that I need to put pictures on here of our family, etc. I am making great progress in the "settling in" of our home. I want to share some picts with you. Maybe I won't preach next time ;-)
On another thought, I am rather disturbed! frustrated! angry! something! I am upset about the President trying to allow embronic stem-cell research! They don't need to use innocent babies!!! My hubby's treatment used his OWN stem-cells, and if he needed it again, he would use an adult's cells... there is no ethical, moral, decent reason to kill an embro in research. We believe life starts at conception, and whether that life is lived past birth is to be GOD'S decision. I have had a "failed pregnancy" (blighted ovum, I think it is called), and I mourned my loss greatly... I loved that baby, and was very broken when it did not develop. How can people just use babies as lab rats!?
Then, there is the deal with the same-sex marriage. People vote against it, then the government tries make it legal when the people say NO! God is sooo very able to free people from homosexuality... I have had friends that were converted from that kind of "life-style." They are free!
Yes, there are many wicked things going on in our country, but I think we could even look into some our own lives, some churches... some folks are being "lulled to sleep." Things we wouldn't have done years ago, things we were convicted about, we are slowly allowing to creep in. God has been speaking to me about some of these things. Some attitudes, personal convictions, etc, that need to be turned around. I have been shocked at some of the things I have seen or heard. The music and activities that are now labeled "Christian" seem nothing like what I would see or hear in Jesus' presence. I can't imagine those "songs" being sung in Heaven. I can't see how dressing like a heathen in the name of "outreach" is an attraction that will bring people to true repentance. I have received mail from some "outreach" organizations that have pictures of activities that look like they are dragging God's name through sewage. The interesting thing is that they are convinced they are really doing good. What attracted me as a teenager to Christ was the sense of peace, holiness, love (lots of it), and purity that was present in God's people... I would have been totally turned off by someone who was trying to mock the world and Satanic activities to pull at young people in the name of Christ. It seems it all starts with a little giving in to this, and a little giving in to that... tiny things... like Eve's forbidden fruit... looks so innocent, what is so wrong with it? Like... what is wrong with watching this show? with going shopping at the mall on the Sabbath? with dressing in whatever I want to? in "talking" about this person... after all, it is true, right? with saying this slang word, "god", afterall it's just words, right? Not according to the Bible... we will be held accountable for our words, actions, attitudes, motives, etc. Yes, I am preachy today, aren't I? I know that works do not save someone, it is God's grace, but if you love God, you will want to obey Him and live your live to carefully model Christ-likeness. Our pastor talked last Sunday about hurting God's name, and that really spoke to me.
Okay, I know that some people don't like to read "philosophy" or "people's opinion's" on blogs, but to me, my blog is a chance to share hope and truth with just a few more people. If I can't be on a "mission field," then I will make my community, relatives, people at laundr-o-mats, stores, and even my blog to my "field."
Okay, the next time I post, I hope to have found the thingy that I need to put pictures on here of our family, etc. I am making great progress in the "settling in" of our home. I want to share some picts with you. Maybe I won't preach next time ;-)
Friday, March 6, 2009
How do I feel about cancer?
Well, I have lost lots of family and loved ones to the cruel disease. When I heard about Brother Barr passing away the other day, my heart broke. When Ron was in the heart of his chemo treatments, I thought often of Brother Barr... because of Ron's dark, sunken eyes... Brother Barr was an inspiration and seemed to just keeping marching on. My heart goes out to his wife... I still remember their engagement night at GBS. May God be with her and Brother Barr's children and family in a special way.
It is a mean disease... some people get cured, and some don't. Cancer took my grandma before I was even born, took most of Ron's grandparents, too. Took the very young man that prayed with my dad the night he got saved... It might have been Hodgkin's, too, not sure. Took two of my uncles in the past couple of years. Nearly took my grandpa. Took my good friend, Gloria Jean McGinnis' husband, Coy, a couple of years ago.
I am starting to see life in a new way... not that we are really even dying if we are in Christ, but that we are just continuing our lives in another place... not quite in the same way as we do here, I know. The good news is that Ron's grandma got saved just a few days before she passed away. It seems my uncles DID THE SAME THING! My mom's mom was a Christian. And, so, what seemed to be a bad thing, turned out fine... I will see/meet them again in Heaven!
I have a deeper love for Ron than ever... and, I really want to keep him here... I want to be able to hold him, cook for him, make him laugh, I just love my man.
His cancer was almost gone in the last PET, so we are hoping it will be completely gone the next. He doesn't want another PET for 3 months, so that might be what we are going to do. The radiation can continue to work for quite a while, so it might be the best thing to see what will happen after waiting a while. It is possible that he could be cured after this... I REALLY HOPE SO!
I think our family may go on a little vacation in a few weeks... I was hoping to go to another state, but, we probably will go back to the place we went on our honeymoon. I am starting to look forward to that! It is has nice cabins, a lake, a playground, etc... the girls will love it... the two older girls have been there before.
Ron looks great now... his eyes are not dark, and his blue eyes are gorgious again. He looks healthy and strong... he works, does ministry, spends time with his family, exercises, and seems to be back to normal! He hasn't had chemo since the big stem-cell transplant, he just had his 17 treatments of radiation, which has tweaked with his counts some, but he did very well!
Well, I have probably said too much already about Ron, so I am going to completely change the subject!
After much frustration in not being able to hire someone for a couple of hours one day this week, I decided to get very serious about the pile situation in my room. I got up about 5 yesterday, took Ron to work, got a couple of trash bags and starting throwing stuff away and getting rid of stuff... after hours of doing this, it looked like I had only made a little dent. Then, I got my growing piles of laundry (dryer has serious issues), and loaded it up and last night I went to a laundry mat for a fast catch up. Was very happy about this, even if it did cost alot of money (did I mention how I love the smell of Tide and Downy... it cheers my heart... really!). I drank lots of coffee, and did not get into bed until very late at night! Got a bit of heart-burn from the ordeal, but one has got to do what they must... I have been living in this mobile home for about a month, and I still have stuff to put away! You see, I used to have a basement and a very large storage room and many storage cabinets... that is all gone now... I have a shed, but once you get the lawn mower, bikes, double stroller, Christmas decor, and tools in it, there just isn't room for other storage, so it must go away, either by trash or giving away or selling... that is why I have the pile by my dresser in my room that needs gone through! That pile looks like a personal mountain to me and I take offense in having the situation! I declare war on that pile! PILE, YOU ARE MINE... YOU WILL BE DEFEATED, HEARTBURN OR NOT, EVEN IF I HAVE TO GET UP AT RIDICULOUS HOURS OF THE MORNING! YOU HEAR ME... YOU ARE GOING DOWN!
It is a mean disease... some people get cured, and some don't. Cancer took my grandma before I was even born, took most of Ron's grandparents, too. Took the very young man that prayed with my dad the night he got saved... It might have been Hodgkin's, too, not sure. Took two of my uncles in the past couple of years. Nearly took my grandpa. Took my good friend, Gloria Jean McGinnis' husband, Coy, a couple of years ago.
I am starting to see life in a new way... not that we are really even dying if we are in Christ, but that we are just continuing our lives in another place... not quite in the same way as we do here, I know. The good news is that Ron's grandma got saved just a few days before she passed away. It seems my uncles DID THE SAME THING! My mom's mom was a Christian. And, so, what seemed to be a bad thing, turned out fine... I will see/meet them again in Heaven!
I have a deeper love for Ron than ever... and, I really want to keep him here... I want to be able to hold him, cook for him, make him laugh, I just love my man.
His cancer was almost gone in the last PET, so we are hoping it will be completely gone the next. He doesn't want another PET for 3 months, so that might be what we are going to do. The radiation can continue to work for quite a while, so it might be the best thing to see what will happen after waiting a while. It is possible that he could be cured after this... I REALLY HOPE SO!
I think our family may go on a little vacation in a few weeks... I was hoping to go to another state, but, we probably will go back to the place we went on our honeymoon. I am starting to look forward to that! It is has nice cabins, a lake, a playground, etc... the girls will love it... the two older girls have been there before.
Ron looks great now... his eyes are not dark, and his blue eyes are gorgious again. He looks healthy and strong... he works, does ministry, spends time with his family, exercises, and seems to be back to normal! He hasn't had chemo since the big stem-cell transplant, he just had his 17 treatments of radiation, which has tweaked with his counts some, but he did very well!
Well, I have probably said too much already about Ron, so I am going to completely change the subject!
After much frustration in not being able to hire someone for a couple of hours one day this week, I decided to get very serious about the pile situation in my room. I got up about 5 yesterday, took Ron to work, got a couple of trash bags and starting throwing stuff away and getting rid of stuff... after hours of doing this, it looked like I had only made a little dent. Then, I got my growing piles of laundry (dryer has serious issues), and loaded it up and last night I went to a laundry mat for a fast catch up. Was very happy about this, even if it did cost alot of money (did I mention how I love the smell of Tide and Downy... it cheers my heart... really!). I drank lots of coffee, and did not get into bed until very late at night! Got a bit of heart-burn from the ordeal, but one has got to do what they must... I have been living in this mobile home for about a month, and I still have stuff to put away! You see, I used to have a basement and a very large storage room and many storage cabinets... that is all gone now... I have a shed, but once you get the lawn mower, bikes, double stroller, Christmas decor, and tools in it, there just isn't room for other storage, so it must go away, either by trash or giving away or selling... that is why I have the pile by my dresser in my room that needs gone through! That pile looks like a personal mountain to me and I take offense in having the situation! I declare war on that pile! PILE, YOU ARE MINE... YOU WILL BE DEFEATED, HEARTBURN OR NOT, EVEN IF I HAVE TO GET UP AT RIDICULOUS HOURS OF THE MORNING! YOU HEAR ME... YOU ARE GOING DOWN!
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
A few of MY favorite things...
1. The smells of Tide (not something I can alway afford) and Downy, Lysol, and bleach.
2. The stretchy-ness and powdery smells of Pampers, but I also do Luvs. (Not me, that is, but the baby.)
3. Chewy blueberry bagels with cream cheese, actually most starches and sweets... that is why I am 50 pounds overweight (plus, a little dose of depression... one of those clouds that like to hang overhead sometimes... when it gets nice outside again, I should feel better... it is a strange thing!)
4. Coffee with hot chocolate.
5. A new favorite that I think I will always want to have in my home! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! Bought it because middle child decorated some walls... it is Magic Eraser from Mr. Clean... you would just have to try it and see the things it can do! It gets a high approval on my list!
6. Lysterine breath strips (pet-peeve is bad smells!)
7. 1% milk (very cold)
8. My trailor (unless someone tries to tell me how cheaply made mobile homes are... or, how dangerous they are in a tornado... it is a bit of a downer... but, I like it so much because we are going to own it, and I can decorate it however my little heart desires... which is why I painted a castle scene on the girls' bedroom wall with the words above saying "God's Little Princesses." I will have to share pictures later... it was very fun!)
9. Big yards, flowers, gardens, little girls picking "flowers' for their mommy, watching little girls learn new things, little girls' giggles (unless the giggle is from doing something naughty), little girls begging to cuddle, hug me, or scratch my back, little girls helping with "jobs", little nursing babies (mine is about weaned... bitter-sweet), little girls' kisses, did I mention I love my little girls? It is even more so when I get to enjoy them outside playing! I love the outdoors and fresh air. The combo of outdoors and little girls is very fulfilling. :-)
10. Packing my hubby's lunch for work and putting love notes inside each day (a new practice I started a week ago).
11. A clean house (still not there, but getting closer).
12. Christian radio (although I don't care for some of the preaching... too Calvanistic.)
13. Hair that smells clean... sounds weird, but I love it.
14. My hubby's hugs... He's a big, tough guy, and I feel very safe with him close (a bit personal, I know!)
15. The freshness of God's Word, and the peace of prayer.
16. The feeling after a job is well done.
17. Friends who aren't always in a hurry... they have time to talk for a few minutes, and it doesn't have to be important. They just like to be with you.
18. Shopping... a little challenging with 3 small children, but it is fun.
19. Heaters and air conditioners, electric, and gas (you don't miss them until you don't have them... learned that a while back when we experienced outages.)
20. Being able to go outside without my shoes... like the feeling of warm grass under my feet.
21. Long hair on girls... if it is combed, that is :-)
22. My husband's blue eyes! When he is down with treatments, his eyes tend to be very dark around them, but normally his eyes are gorgious!
23. My husband's heart-felt laughter! It is sooo contagious, I can hardly keep from laughing when I hear it.
24. Back rubs... I am an addict!
25. Topping the list... seeing someone get saved and giving their heart to Jesus... It is sooo exciting and is what makes me the happiest! That happened on Sunday at our church, and it was awesome!
2. The stretchy-ness and powdery smells of Pampers, but I also do Luvs. (Not me, that is, but the baby.)
3. Chewy blueberry bagels with cream cheese, actually most starches and sweets... that is why I am 50 pounds overweight (plus, a little dose of depression... one of those clouds that like to hang overhead sometimes... when it gets nice outside again, I should feel better... it is a strange thing!)
4. Coffee with hot chocolate.
5. A new favorite that I think I will always want to have in my home! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! Bought it because middle child decorated some walls... it is Magic Eraser from Mr. Clean... you would just have to try it and see the things it can do! It gets a high approval on my list!
6. Lysterine breath strips (pet-peeve is bad smells!)
7. 1% milk (very cold)
8. My trailor (unless someone tries to tell me how cheaply made mobile homes are... or, how dangerous they are in a tornado... it is a bit of a downer... but, I like it so much because we are going to own it, and I can decorate it however my little heart desires... which is why I painted a castle scene on the girls' bedroom wall with the words above saying "God's Little Princesses." I will have to share pictures later... it was very fun!)
9. Big yards, flowers, gardens, little girls picking "flowers' for their mommy, watching little girls learn new things, little girls' giggles (unless the giggle is from doing something naughty), little girls begging to cuddle, hug me, or scratch my back, little girls helping with "jobs", little nursing babies (mine is about weaned... bitter-sweet), little girls' kisses, did I mention I love my little girls? It is even more so when I get to enjoy them outside playing! I love the outdoors and fresh air. The combo of outdoors and little girls is very fulfilling. :-)
10. Packing my hubby's lunch for work and putting love notes inside each day (a new practice I started a week ago).
11. A clean house (still not there, but getting closer).
12. Christian radio (although I don't care for some of the preaching... too Calvanistic.)
13. Hair that smells clean... sounds weird, but I love it.
14. My hubby's hugs... He's a big, tough guy, and I feel very safe with him close (a bit personal, I know!)
15. The freshness of God's Word, and the peace of prayer.
16. The feeling after a job is well done.
17. Friends who aren't always in a hurry... they have time to talk for a few minutes, and it doesn't have to be important. They just like to be with you.
18. Shopping... a little challenging with 3 small children, but it is fun.
19. Heaters and air conditioners, electric, and gas (you don't miss them until you don't have them... learned that a while back when we experienced outages.)
20. Being able to go outside without my shoes... like the feeling of warm grass under my feet.
21. Long hair on girls... if it is combed, that is :-)
22. My husband's blue eyes! When he is down with treatments, his eyes tend to be very dark around them, but normally his eyes are gorgious!
23. My husband's heart-felt laughter! It is sooo contagious, I can hardly keep from laughing when I hear it.
24. Back rubs... I am an addict!
25. Topping the list... seeing someone get saved and giving their heart to Jesus... It is sooo exciting and is what makes me the happiest! That happened on Sunday at our church, and it was awesome!
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