Days 1, 2 & 3

Well our first day got off to a rough start. It was raining and yucky and Jacob woke up throwing up. But nothing was gonna stand in the way of our trip. So after I fussed to Mother nature, I gave the poor baby some nausea medicine and a small bathroom garbage can lined with an unbelievable amount of plastic grocery sacks. Ya know had to protect the rental car.

So we were off.

There was lots of reading on the boys parts and even more driving on ours.

We made it to Valdosta Georgia, ate at Waffle House and found a Hotel for a good nights sleep.

Got up the next morning grabbed breakfast at the local Burger King drive-thru, got Happy Birthday sung to me and we were on the road again. We arrived at Richard's Aunt M's mid-afternoon.

While killing some time and trying to get the numbness out of my hiney I walked around and got a little creative.
We visited and talked and as the sun set the rest of the family started arriving. Serving dishes full of yummy food arrived with them.

After everyone had their belly's full the lights went out and everyone began singing and there was a cake with candles and it was beautiful. I cried and loved on my hubby.

Oh it was more than wonderful to have this time with Richard's family. It was very special to all of us and as the night went on I found myself just taking it all in. I had to excuse myself several times when things were said to me that touched my heart beyond explanation. I just got confirmation that Richard is as wonderful as I have always known him to be.

Before the night was over we took lots of family pictures.

Shortly there after the crowd thinned out and we all went to bed.

The next morning we got up took more pictures.

Then off we went to meet some Family we have never had the pleasure of meeting before for Brunch.

Took even more creative pictures along the way.

Once we arrived at Aunt G's house it was like we have known them forever.

Brunch was just as wonderful as the company.

Once we finished up there it was off to check into the Hotel. Everything was all set for us. It was everything we hoped it would be and everyone was so nice. The scooter people arrived right on time to deliver Richard's scooter.

So as we were on our way to catch the shuttle we got to see something amazing. The Space Shuttle lifting off and into Space. It was beyond awesome.

So after that excitement we took advantage of the extra magic hours at the Magic Kingdom and stayed their till 2 in the morning.

The Castle at night is a little spooky.

We checked in on Buzz Lightyear and the gang, Spun in some teacups and hung out with a pretty cool Indian.

Shortly after all this excitement some guy that was pulling a wagon and too busy talking on a cell phone, hit Jacob in the shin with the corner of the wagon. He didn't even stop and say sorry. So Jacob was crying and I stopped to check his leg out and make sure he wasn't bleeding when all of a sudden I felt this sharp shooting pain in the back of my leg.

Richard ran all up on my leg and the back of my heel with his Scooter. Causing it too bleed and my ankle and calf to swell up something terrible. We continued on in the Magic Kingdom but I wasn't in any mood to take pictures after that I was too busy limping along. Poor Richard felt so bad he must have apologized 100 times.

Soon it was 2 AM and time to head back to the Hotel for a wonderful night's sleep and to prepare for Day 4.

Anyone seen my silver lining?

I know it has been a few days since I have posted anything. I also know that you all are sitting on the edge of your seats waiting for the complete recap of our Disney Extravaganza. It's coming I promise.

But first... I have a few things I need to get off my chest. Just for me and because I feel like I need to give you guys an explanation of the reason for the privacy of my blog.

I don't like the fact that my blog is now private but I really didn't know what else to do.

3 weeks ago I got an email from my Ex. The boys biological Father. After 8 and a half years he wants to play Daddy. Excuse me?

For those of you that have been reading my blog for sometime and know me personally it is not news to you that my Ex was extremely abusive to me the 5 years we were together. I was young and completely stupid then.

The best thing that ever came out of those 5 years of hell are my two handsome boys. I met Richard and moved to Alabama because I wanted the best for us. And that is what we have here. The Best!

Anyhow 3 weeks ago I received said email because the Ex decided to google me. Well what do you know but my Blog was numero uno on Google search. Anyhow after he copied the pictures of the boys that he wanted and read everything he then sent me an email. I guess he figures that since my husband and the only Daddy the boys know is dying and the fact that the boys are heartbroken that now would be a good time to swoop in and play hero.

Well not on my watch. He has even gone as far as to send me an email describing our home and vehicles in the driveway to a T. I don't know if he was here or not or if he may know someone that lives here. But none the less it is very unsettling.

We have notified the local Sherriffs Department as well as sat down and had a long talk with the boys. They have stated several times that they don't want anything to do with him and that Richard is their Daddy. Jacob remembers alot from those days long ago he was almost 4. Calob only knows what older brother has told him.

I have never told them anything bad about him as I didn't want them to have preconceived notions. I figured when they got older and wanted to look him up then they could get their own idea of the person he is.

I feel awful having to put my children under even more stress.

Richard's pain has started to progress a little more now on the left side. He has also been experiencing some pretty severe nausea. He is also very stressed out about all this as so am I.

I would like for you all to continue to pray for our family. We go Tuesday to meet with an Attorney to proceed with Richard adopting the boys. The Attorney thinks we have a very strong case considering that my Ex has had no contact with the boys what so ever in all these years. As well as because of all the abuse and the things that Jacob remembers. I know that we should have probably done this years ago. I don't know why we didn't. The boys are ecstatic about it and look forward to all of us having the same last name.

I just pray that it goes by quickly and that my Ex doesn't contest it otherwise it will be a long drawn out process.

As a Christian I can forgive him for the terrible things he done and all the mess he put me through. However I can't forget and I will do whatever I have to do to protect my children. I know that over time people change but I am not willing to take that chance regardless.

Sorry for this long post but this is why I haven't been around much lately.

Much love to you all and many blessings!

Going Private on Thursday

I know that right now many of you will not understand this.

I promise to explain as soon as my blog is officially private.

Somethings have come about that involve the boys. We have spoken in length about this with them and they asked me to please make my blog private so that certain people could not read about them.

If this doesn't work I will have to delete my blog and come up with another way to keep in touch with everyone.

Again I will explain all of this soon.

Now since I am going private I will also be deleting my cferswife email account. I have already created a new account and I will give that to you as soon as I am private.

So I would love for all of you to be able to read and follow my blog.

However I will have to invite you to do so.

So please email me at cferswife@gmail.com if you would like to be invited.

Thursday morning that email account will be deleted and my blog will be open to invited readers only.

I completely understand those of you who do not want to go through all this hullabaloo. But it is for my Sons and it is what they want me to do.

Fun in the Florida Sun

Real quick post here.

The weather is GORGEOUS!

We are having a BLAST!

3 more days till we're home. We'll rest then!

Love you guys. Hope all is well.

Now a preview of what you really want to see.

Almost there

Well today didn't start off all that wonderful.

I of course didn't get much sleep last night with all the excitement. So I was up pretty early and so was Calob. haha

Jacob woke up shortly after and ate breakfast right after he started throwing up. It was bad. He finally got to where he could keep some liquid down I gave him some nausea medicine and he was good to go. Phew that was close.

Richard woke up hurting. Pain patch wasn't even touching the pain.

We went and picked up the rental car this morning at 10.

2009 Ford Edge ROCKS! I now want Sirius satellite radio in my car please.

Anyhow we were on the road by noon. Rain soon there followed all the way to Atlanta.

Richard drove until we got through Atlanta and around the bypass. Then I took over so he could take some extra pain meds and rest.

We have arrived in Valdosta where we are spending the night. We have eaten dinner and had our showers. We are pooped. Time for bed.

Tomorrow Mt. Dora Florida and Birthday Dinner with loads of family. Promise to post pics then.

ACK!

Holy Moly!


Today is Thursday. THURSDAY!


We leave tomorrow.


YIPPEE!


I am sitting here while I should be getting ready for work. Not to worry, I will not be a Hot Mess.


The boys are at the table eating breakfast and singing songs.


"One more day,

Gotta get through today

Going to see Mickey

In one more day-aaaaayyyyyy"


The excitement here is something.


Richard is drinking his coffee and laughing.


Oh the fun is just beginning.


How will we ever get any sleep tonight with this kind of excitement?


Thanks so much to everybody for your tips and tricks.


Just because I thought ya'll would get a kick out of it. I tried my little motion sickness patch just to give it a try.


Needless to say I got a little disoriented. I'm better now.

I will not be using the patch while we're gone. So pray that I can hold in my breakfast.

Oh and be sure to come back later for the story of the

Disney 2001 Trip from H E Double Hockey Sticks.

Ponderings

Ok so everybody that knows me knows that I tend to over-analyze things.

I think way to much about stuff that just doesn't matter.

But it's me. Just keep reading ok.

As I know you all are tired of me talking about going to Disney you're just gonna have to get over that. All I have to do is get through today and tomorrow. ACK! I am so excited. We all are SOOOOOO EXCITED!

Now on to my questions. urgh Ponderings. yes! Ponderings.

What do I do with my camera and stuff while we ride rides? Do I just hold it and pray that it doesn't go flying away while I am on a ride going 60 miles an hour. Cause if it does I don't think yelling at the operator to STOP the ride is gonna do me much good.

Does anybody know if there is a site that gives you a listing of what is the best days to go to which park? It may be in the big book of Disney. But to just be honest here I haven't had a chance to read it much. Seems like Kat may have told me about this. Kat???? My Disney guru?

Will the Disney trolly/bus thing takes us to Universal too? Or do we have to drive there?

Does anybody know how long the battery life on a scooter is? Maybe I need to call the scooter folks.But thought I would ask you guys.

What about if it rains? There is rain on the forecast for next Wednesday & Thursday. UGH! If it rains can we use the scooter in the rain?

Snacks? Any suggestions on what is the best snacks to take? I was thinking fruit and trail mix. Ya know not a lot of sweets. Sugar overload can weigh ya down.

Do the Disney helper staff people keep an eye on your stuff while you are riding rides? Cause ya know it would not be pretty if I was to realize someone took off with the scooter and our snacks.

Maybe I'm just being paranoid. Geez somebody turn my brain off. I know we are going to have a wonderful time. I just need to learn how to relax.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner!

Ok so if you're looking for the Chicken dinner it can be found at your local Kentucky Fried Chicken not here.

I can't believe 74 of you wanted my blanket.

That made me feel pretty awesome that you guys loved it that much to want it.

Ok so the winner is...

Nikkicrumpet from Blah, Blah, Blah, blog.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Please send me your address as soon as possible so I can ship your blanket and other little treasures out to you.

Need Help for an Assignment for Jacob

Here is my SITS Give-away if your looking for it.

***** UPDATE ***** Found someone to help. Thanks again!

Now on to Jacob's Assignment.

My child is in all Honor's classes and sometime they get some weird hair brained ideas. Personally I think this is one of them. But I thought I would see if you guys can help me out.

Jacob has to interview a World War II veteran. Now grant it we could just go to the VA Hospital but seeing as how my hubby has a suppressed immune system I'd rather not.

And neither the Hubs or I come from a military family. So that's out.

He has to turn in the name of the person he will be interviewing on Thursday then his Teacher will give him the interview questions. The assignment has to be turned in on March 27th.

So here's where you come in.

I need a Veteran to be interviewed. So could you maybe ask your Grandpa or Great Grandpa if they are willing to be interviewed about WWII by a young 12 year old whipper snapper?

If so please let me know his name and rank as soon as possible in an email cferswife@gmail.com

Then once Jacob gets the interview questions I will then email them to you so that they can answer them.

Thanks whole bunches you guys.

SITS Spring Fling Give-a-way

Today is the day for some FUN with my SITSta's!

It's the SITS Spring Fling.

If you're not familiar with SITS you should go... GO NOW!

I promise you will love it. Love them. Heather and Tiffany are amazing.

So I know that most of you are not here for my rambling on's.

But that's ok I can completely respect that.

You are here to see what I am giving away. I know how this works.

Well wait no longer. Here it is folks... Made by yours truly during some of the roughest days of my life.

It's not real heavy nor is it real big. It's about average size for a throw.

Here is a close-up of the colors.

This is what I do folks. In my spare time. When I am stressed about everything going on and need something to keep me busy this is it. While Richard is at Doctor visits and we are waiting to be seen, for scans, for whatever this is what I do. I love it. Nothing but love went into this. And I probably shed quite a few tears while making it. Not to worry though I promise I didn't wipe my nose on it. Besides it's been washed.

My hobby.

Now this little give-a-way will be open till Midnight (CST)to U.S. Residents ONLY.

A winner will be picked and announced tomorrow March 11th.

So leave a comment to enter and Random generator will pick the lucky person that will receive this and quite possibly a few extra items may end up in the box along with it.

So go comment cause well that's what SITSta's do.

Interview with the Boys

So I seen this on facebook and figured since I have never interviewed the boys I thought it would be fun. We'll see how it goes.

1. What is something mom always says to you?
Jacob - Stop aggravating Calob.
Calob - I love you.
Jacob - Oh yeah that too.

2. What makes mom happy?
Jacob - Pickles with Hot Sauce
Calob - Doing all my work at School and making the Honor Roll.

3. What makes mom sad?
Jacob - Whenever Daddy goes in the Hospital.
Calob - When you're out of pickles. (hahaha)

4. How does your mom make you laugh?
Jacob - When you tickle me.
Calob - When you make jokes and sing silly songs.

5. What was your mom like as a child?
Jacob - An outdoor girl.
Calob - Skin and bones with red hair and freckles.

6. How old is your mom?
Jacob - 40 (laughs out loud haha 28 mom)
Calob - 18 (oh this one just stole my heart)

7. How tall is your mom?
Jacob - 5'4"
Calob - 5'7" Daddy told me.
(I'm actually 5'5" Daddy was wrong.)

8. What is her favorite thing to do?
Jacob - Blog about us and read other peoples blogs.
Calob - Love on your family.

9. What does your mom do when you're not here?
Jacob - Um... how would I know I'm not here.
Calob - Spend alone time with Daddy or go shopping.

10. If your mom becomes famous, what will it be for?
Jacob - Being the faster typer in the world.
Calob - A Supermodel.
(Jacob just called Calob a suck--up. Calob said it's true, she's beautiful every man wants to marry her. But Daddy already has her. -oh how right he is.)

11. What is your mom really good at?
Jacob - making pinwheels. Mom will you make me some pinwheels?
Calob - making people happy.

12. What is your mom not very good at?
Jacob - being a boy if you ever tried.
Calob - petting a snake.

13. What does your mom do for a job?
Jacob - You work at the Hospital and help people.
Calob - Work at the Hospital and type alot.

14. What is your mom's favorite food?
Jacob - Asparagus.
Calob - Taco Salad

15. What makes you proud of your mom?
Jacob - That you're my Mother.
Calob - That you work hard and make lots of money. (I'm glad he thinks it's alot.)

16. If your mom were a cartoon character, who would she be?
Jacob - The Little Mermaid
Calob - Strawberry Shortcake

17. What do you and your mom do together?
Jacob - Play Guitar Hero.
Calob - We snuggle and have family night.

18. How are you and your mom the same?
Jacob - We both wear glasses.
Calob - We have red hair and freckles.

19. How are you and your mom different?
Jacob - I have a girlfriend and you don't. (I have friends that are girls. lol)
Calob - You're a girl, I'm not.

20. How do you know your mom loves you?
Jacob - Because you buy me Wii games. (He's trying to butter me up so I'll buy him a new game)
Calob - You always tell me.

21. What does your mom like most about your dad?
Jacob - That he's a great Dad and Husband.
Calob - That he always makes out with you and doesn't tell you that your breath stinks. (Richard would so tell me if I had stinky breath. At least I hope he would. lol)

22. Where is your mom's favorite place to go?
Jacob - The Nail Salon
Calob - To Florida cause that's where Papa, Aunt Mabel and Aunt Becca live.

Well that was fun. I tell ya these 2 are something else.

Only 3 days left. We all might explode from the excitement in the air.

Happy Early Birthday to ME!

Happy Early Birthday to ME!

Had dinner with Lizzie

and Mr. B


Also my honey.

Ate food that was yummy,

and filled up my tummy.

Took pictures of one eyed Lizzie.

Laughed till I almost went wee-wee.

Happy Early Birthday to ME!

Yep they are that SPECIAL!

And because Calob's Birthday is on the 25th. He gets to have his Special day too.

Can't believe she outed me.

It may be a secret to some of you but, one of my closest friends would be our own Hot Tub Lizzy.

There is usually not a day that we don't talk. Did you guys know that we watch American Idol together every week? Yes we do while IM'ing and critiquing every single contestant. Her in NC and me here in Bama. It is seriously some good times people.

She is one of the most amazing people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. She has talked me off the ledge a many a time when some days I just feel like I am completely losing it. She's quick to tell me to pick my butt off the floor and get on with it already. I love her for that and for the fact that she does the best cross-eyed face ever.

Last night while we were watching AI together and then the Bozo Bachelor I was trying to think of something to post. Now Richard was over on the love seat and he kept telling me to post about what happened at work.

Well I told Lizzy what happened and she thought it was classic. And when I didn't blog about it she outed me for all of you to know that the Dear Cancer post was not my original plan. So for all of your inquiring minds here it is.

I have been sick with this awful Sinus infection since Saturday. I haven't been sleeping worth a flip.

So yesterday at work I got my lunch and was sitting in the back of our office. I ate very little cause nothing taste good and my throat hurts from all the drainage. Well I was tired. T. I. R. E. D.

So I laid my head down on the table. I fell asleep for I have no idea how long.

I woke myself up snoring very loudly. And from where I was laying on my arm, the right side of my face had all the red lines and imprints from my shirt that I had on.

And as I lift my head to look my co-workers are there glaring at me as I proceed to clean the nice little puddle of drool off the table and from my chin.

Best. Power. Nap EVER!

Then I returned to my desk front and center after fixing my hair and proudly displaying the sleep lines on my face.

Embarrassed?

Yes that would be me.

Dear Cancer,

Today I didn't even know you existed. Richard has been feeling so good lately it is hard to get glimpses of you and your evil ways.

But tonight, oh yes tonight you just had to give us a little reminder.

The pain patch has been doing wonders. It still is.

However I don't appreciate the nausea that you are making my hubby feel. That's ok though cause we have a drug for that too.

ZOFRAN baby!

Are you scared now? No? Well you should be.

We may not beat you in this fight for life.

But you will not tear us down.

Our Faith is strong and unbreakable by all of your evil ways.

God is good even through the trenches of this.

Through Christ alone, Kori

PS. You still SUCK!

This & That

Yep I admit it.

I should have listened to all of you.

Cause well... you were right.

Once again I am sick.

This time with a Sinus Infection.

Had to go to the 7 day clinic on Saturday.

Got 2 shots and a prescription for a Z-pack.

And even the Doctor told me I needed to slow down and rest.

I'm trying. Promise!

I am feeling some better today. Haven't ran any fever. Sneezing 500 times a day. But at least the junk is on the move outta there.

I have got the majority of things done on my to do list. And the rest will be done this weekend.

YAY!

We have decided to leave a day early. On the 13th. Friday the 13th. Do ya'll think that's bad? I'm not superstitious. I got God on my side. It's all good.

But we're gonna leave a day early to split the trip up a little for Richard's sake. So we're gonna drive about halfway to Valdsota (any of my fellow bloggers live near here? Would love to meet up for dinner or something. How cool would that be?) on that Friday spend the night at a hotel their and then get up Saturday morning and drive the rest of the way to Richard's Aunt Molly's. We're gonna spend Saturday night with her and from what I heard I will be having a Birthday dinner there with all of the Hubby's family. Gonna be 29. WHOA Nelly. How exciting right?

A whole week full of Birthday celebrations spent at Disney. I mean does it get any better?

I have decided that I will remain 29 the rest of my life. Something about turning 30 scares me. Just so ya know.

On Sunday the 15th we will check in to our Hotel and spend our first day at the most magical place on Earth.

We can't wait!

10 DAYS TO GO. WHOO HOO!

Understanding?

Here lately I have been trying to be more understanding.

Because let's face it. Sometimes I just don't get it.

I don't think I'm meant to understand what is going on here in the Mc's household.

I have so many emotions that I can't even explain.

I am mad. And yes it does suck sometimes.

It's not that I'm mad at anyone it's just I don't get it.

I waited my whole life for this.

To be loved and to love with my whole heart in return.

And now it is slowly being taken away from me.

How can this be happening?

I do not ask why?

I just pray for a miracle.

I pray for another day and another and so on.

I pray that when the pain becomes to much that I will still be able to offer him some comfort.

I pray for my boys. Oh my sweet boys that love their Daddy more than anything.

Who's gonna tell them all about girls and their shenanigans?

Who's gonna teach them to drive a stick cause you know I don't know how?

How am I going to do this?

I pray for the peace that only God can give me?

Maybe I'm being selfish.

But all I want is to grow old with him.

I have always known that, that was probably not a possibility because of the CF but new strides are being made every day. Who knows how long we could have been together if it wasn't for the Cancer.

To watch our boys graduate High school/College, get married and have our beautiful gran babies.

Is that too much to ask?

It's not fair. What is fair anyways? Life isn't fair.

There are so many days when I don't think that I am strong enough to handle all this.

I don't want to be a 30 year old widow.

That was never the plan here.

I'm scared.

He's not.

I love him! God, I love him.

God give me peace and understanding.

God, thanks for letting me get it all out.

I love you still all the time regardless of it all because...

you love me all the time regardless of it all.

Amen!