Splendid

I can't think of any other word to describe the past couple of days except for... splendid.

It has just been the four of us here at home in the peace and quite enjoying each others company, watching movies, eating leftovers and lots of pie with Hot chocolate, coffee for me and the hubs of course, lounging in our pajamas. Does it get any better?

Nope.

It's just been Perfectly Splendid.

Tomorrow is Monday which in turn starts another crazy week. Exactly 25 days till Christmas and I can't seem to get into the spirit of it all. I did go out Friday for a little bit after taking Kim to work. I picked up just a couple of things. The crowds were just more than I felt like dealing with.

December 11th seems to be the only day on my mind. I am dreading it. I don't know why this time I am so anxious. We have done these scans and visits with the Oncologist so many times you would think it would be like second nature. Maybe it's just because I don't want to hear anymore bad news especially here before Christmas. I am slightly more stressed than normal. I have been having these crazy dreams about the scan, waking up in cold sweats. What is that about? Seriously. I think maybe that dirty old Devil is trying to break my spirit. But Oh no sir. I will continue to Pray it Up. Cause God hears me and knows all the wants of my heart. He is Good, He is Mighty, He is Mine. He knows. It is all in His hands and in His time.

Also be checking back in on Tuesday I have a little something I want to show you all. It has to do with just how wonderful of a Dad my Hubby really is.

I wanna be a Weekend Winner!

My BFF Kat is having a another contest. This time it is Awesome Books and microwavable decadence in the form of CHOCOLATE. Oh. my. goodness.

Does it get any better than that?

Seriously?





So go see, what are you waiting for?

Gimmee a...

So a couple of days ago my super cool friend Kat did a meme and you had to name 10 things but they all had to start with a letter that you were given. I thought it was AWESOME and so I decided to play along. Ok so here we go. My letter of course is H.

1. I love Him as in my Heavenly Father.

We love because He first loved us.

1 John 4:19

2. I am totally and completely in-love with my Hubby. He is wonderfully amazing.

3. I adore and love my Heathens also known as Jacob and Calob. They are my boys my loves.

4. I love Hot Sauce on everything. But it can only be the Louisiana brand.

5. Hershey's Bliss. I mean Chocolate. Who doesn't love that.

6. Habenero's is the best Mexican food on the planet. Ok I love all Mexican food from anywhere really.

7. My Home because it's where we live together. It's where memories are made and I love you's are always heard.

8. Ok this is going to sound vain I know. But I love my Hair.

9. Humor. I can pretty much find some in everything. It's the spice of life.

10. Love Hugs. They are the best. There is nothing like a good long hug to make you feel better.

Ok so I have to admit this was not easy. But it sure was fun. So if you wanna play along just let me know and I will get you a letter.

Love and Blessings to you and yours from me and mine.

I am thankful for each and everyone of you.

Q & A Part 3

Oh it is Wednesday and I couldn't be more thrilled. Four day weekend coming up. Yay! Happy Thanksgiving Everybody!

Kat over at Sunshine and Lemonade asked:
Favorite Pearl Jam song?
Yellow Ledbetter

Favorite concert?
I would love to say my beloved Pearl Jam but believe it or not I have never seen them in concert. Sad yes I know. So my choice is Limp Bizkit. They use to have concerts all over Jacksonville before they were famous and all you had to pay was a cover. Did ya'll know that Fred Durst the lead singer was actually a tattoo artist back in the day?

What are you going to read when you are done with the Twilight series?
I haven't a clue. But I bet you got some good suggestions for me.

When are you coming to Atlanta again?
As soon as Christmas is over.


Betty from Weins World wants to know:
Which faith are you?
Technically I am Southern Baptist. But I have never been one to fully understand how we all got separated into different faiths. For me their is but One God and I feel like no matter what faith we are, we pray to the same God.


And what church do you go to (not the name, just the denomination)?
It's Baptist. You can check it out here and listen to a sermon or 2 or 3.


LarryG at Yesterday, Today and Forever asked:
How about Philippians 4:10?
I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you have been concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.


What do you think of it?
I am beyond thankful that God has brought me to this place where I know the concern of others for me and my family.Yet I can trust fully in Him to carry the heavy load for us all.


Rhea at Texas Word Tangle asked:
If you could own your own restaurant, what kind of food would you cook, any certain theme or atmosphere?
Right now I am feeling like a PieMaker. Could I just serve pie and awesome coffee 24-7? Cause you know it's all about the coffee.

What book world would you like to jump into?
I would have liked to have been a YaYa. Seems like they had loads of fun.

If you could excel in one art form, what would you choose?
Photography. I have always said when I get a fancy schmancy camera I am going to take some digital photography classes. I just love the art in it all.


Tiffany at The R Family Diaries asked:
At what moment did you know Richard was the love of your life?
Gosh. Was there ever a time when I didn't know? I guess I always new there was something there. But I tried to surpress it because he was here and I was down there and I knew that he had CF and was on borrowed time and I wasn't really sure if I was ready for that, not just for me but for the boys as well. But after the 5, 6, 7 and 10 page letters he sent I knew that this was a once in a lifetime kind of love. Some people wait forever for what we have. I am truly blessed.

What has been your biggest lesson in the past year?
To cherish everything, absolutely everything. To always say I'm sorry whether it was your fault or not. To not always be the strong one. To hug a little longer. And to always end with I love you.

Do you love me as much as I love you? :)
Of course I do, Absolutely! Was there ever any doubt?

Jane from Jumpin' in the Jungle asked:
Where is Brookside Al.?
Just north of Birmingham about 20 miles. Why? You coming to visit my little po-dunk town?

Who's your favorite college football team?
FSU Baby! It's the Florida girl in me. But since I live here and Hubby's favorite is UofA I cheer them on as well. Except when they are playing FSU of course.

If you were a tree, which kind would you be?
A Magnolia. I love the smell and the southern-ness of it all.

Karla over at Zander and Me wants to know:
Do you ever talk to Jacob and Calob's biological father?
WOW I wasn't expecting that question. The answer is NO I do not. Our relationship was very difficult to say the least. He was very abusive towards me. Very. When I moved from Florida to Alabama he wasn't aware that, that was my plan. We actually lived in the same house but lived completely different lives. By this time the abuse had pretty much stopped because I learned how to fight back and not lay down and take it anymore. And he didn't like that. So Ok anyway. When I moved here we did talk on the phone some. I offered him visitation he said that Alabama was just to far for him to come for a weekend. Ok fine. So Richard and I talked about it and we agreed to meet him halfway in Macon Georgia. We would all stay there and he could see and spend time with the boys. His words to me were you took the boys to Alabama if you want me to see them you can bring them back to Florida. Um no, not gonna happen. So we talked a few more times I told him I didn't want anything from him and that was it. We moved got a new number and I haven't spoken to him in well over 7 years. The boys know about him. Jacob remembers alot and none of it is good. Calob doesn't know anything about him. I have his address and phone number and if there comes a day when the boys want a relationship with him. I will not keep that from them. But right now they are happy and content and Richard is the only man they call Daddy. Because he is their Daddy. I have made alot of mistakes in my life and that relationship was one of them. But my boys were the best thing that ever came out of that whole mess.

Looks like there will be a part 4. So stay tuned.

Not Myself

I know that I haven't been by much to comment or to show any lovin' to you guys. I just haven't been myself lately. Sorry.

I really can't pinpoint any one thing that is bothering me. It's a whole compilation of things.

One minute I'm fine and then the next something is said, or emailed, I hear a song, someone gives me a hug and I just fall to pieces.

Maybe it's just the Holidays that are making me this way. I don't know.

I am glad that I only have 2 days left of work before my 4 day weekend. I plan on eating bunches and sleeping lots. As well as just being Thankful for the here and now.

Col 4:2

Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;

I will.

Weekend is never Long Enough

So I'm taking a little break from the Q & A sessions. Don't worry there are still many questions I haven't got to yet. There coming just be patient.

Why is it that we work 5 days a week to only be rewarded with 2 days off that seem to just fly by? Hmmm... That's alright though Thanksgiving is this week and that means I get a four day weekend next weekend. Whoo Hoo.

Not much has been going on around here. The boys left late yesterday going camping with some friends of theirs. They won't be home until tomorrow. So it has been pretty quite here. I miss them and the little rascals haven't even bothered to call their overprotective Mother to check in. I was going to call them but Richard said they were fine and not to worry. Hmmph

I know they are getting older and growing up. But I do wish it would slow down a little. Feels like sometimes if I just blink I will miss so much.

Richard has been feeling good lately. We have talked quite a bit about the decision he has to make about whether or not to do this last treatment option. As of right now he has decided not to do it. But it is still a few weeks before his next scan on December 11th. Alot could change between now and then.

I can't say that I'm upset about him not wanting to do this treatment. There are so many risks involved as far as infection and low white blood count. It just worries me alot. And I think we have both come to the agreement that we would rather have 10 good days together instead of having 100 days where he felt bad all the time and was unable to do anything with the boys and myself. We just want to relish in each others company and be grateful and faithful to the Lord.


Sometimes I guess you just have to weigh the odds and even though the good may not be great it's always better than the bad.

Job 6:8

Oh that I might have my request; and that God would grant me the thing that I long for!