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Just a few of my favorite things. Finally did a page on it. 
I have had some complaints on the lack of posts about my mother. I apologize for the missing posts, there is just too much to say.
This woman raised me and my brother alone half of every month until we were teenagers because my father was always at sea. She attended school functions, cooked bake sale cupcakes, and helped make Girl Scout apple pies. She worked part-time so that she was always there for us when we got home from school. She knows exactly what to cook when we are sick. When I was 20 I was seriously injured in an accident during a vacation in Florida, she dropped her life and flew down to stay with me for three months until I was able to return home. She stood by me through a painful divorce and gave me well earned step-parenting advice my second marraige.
My children worship her and respect her advice. They often will go to her instead of me, knowing she will always answer honestly and unbiased.
She has shown her devotion and loyalty to my father for over 40 years. We are talking through good times AND bad. Through sickness AND health. Through retirement…lol.
I only hope that I can be as strong and devoted as she has shown me how to be. Love you mom!
It is very hard to handle when your child is faced with disappoinment and hurt and there is nothing you can do to change it. It is a lesson they need to learn as we all have.
My daughter signed up to perform with a friend at the school talent show. This is something I never would have done, myself. I could be part of a cast in a play but standing up there alone or with a partner for all too see (or boo as they see fit,) I just couldn’t do it.
The girls were going to perform a dance number. I, honestly, thought that the girls would grow bored of it and not follow through, but they actually practiced together and were quite excited about the end result.
A dress rehearsal was required the day before the show and my daughter’s partner did not show. Since my daughter had signed up to be with a partner, and her partner didnt show for practice, they were not allowed to perform in the show. I think this is pretty harsh for the 4th grade, but I do not make the rules. I just have to handle the repercussions. She was quite angry and hurt, but I used my motherly skills and distracted her with a shopping trip for summer clothes. But let me tell you, I would love to go bop that kid in the head!!
So anyway, my daughter was quite disappointed when her friend “bailed” on her.
I feel so bad. I have not posted here since February?! Wow. Thats a long time.
As you can tell from my title, I have discovered Facebook. It is extremely addicting and very fun. I have reconnected with relatives I have not seen in 30+ years and people I went to grade school with! That is a lot of people!! Parts of my family that I thought were lost forever have been happily found and we now keep up a regular dialogue. Family histories that have been missed can be seen through pictures that have been uploaded.
Some find it quite dangerous to use given the state of computer crime these days, but I believe that if you take the proper steps you can remain safe while FB’ing. I recommend it to everyone looking to find lost friends and families or just to refresh connections you already have!
I see that I have not posted for about a month. Sorry about that. I could make excuses but life goes on. Instead of New Years resolutions (which I never really believed in anyway) I am going to make a blessing list for this year. 2008 was a difficult year to get through and I am glad its gone. I consider it a blessing that a new year is here for us to start over and enjoy. I am going to start listing my blessings in my personal journal so that I can keep focus on the good things and not the uncontrollable bad things.
- A beautiful, vivacious granddaughter.
- My father surviving his brain surgery with gusto.
- A wonderful, supportive husband who gives into my whims.
- Five happy and healthy children who appreciate me (at the moment.)
- My husband being able to keep his job during the company layoff.
The one thing I am going to try to change is to not let the “little” insignificant people in my life control it. Only I can give them that power, and I refuse to do it anymore. There are too many more important people to worry about.
I hope everyone had a happy holiday season and enjoys their new year along with me!
Well anyone who does not know me personally would not know the extent of the effect cancer has had on my life lately.
My uncle/godfather has been diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer and is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatments. This disease was diagnosed after a chest xray looking for pneumonia. He was not a smoker in his life.
My father who has already been mentioned in an earlier post (for prostate cancer) has now shown a growth on the right lower quadrant of his brain. It is of a fair size and is pushing the right grey matter into the left side. This is causing all sorts of symptoms which have severely altered the quality of his life. The PET scan that I requested at the onset of the prostate cancer would have diagnosed this mass months ago, but due to the narrow minded thoughts of the radiation oncologist and urologist, it was never done. It has also since been discovered that on several occasions when a scan should have been done on his brain, it was avoided. So the situation could have been resolved long ago, before it became a big deal. The radiation of the prostate has been postponed until the nature of this lesion is determined. A second MRI must be done (because the first one was not prescribed properly) which is very difficult due to my father being extremely claustrophobic. It is not until after we find out what type of lesion it is before we can discuss treatment.
Due to the past mistakes of trusted physicians, I now must accompany my parents to the doctor appointments to ensure that all bases are being covered. Trust in the physicians in the past may have now shortened my fathers life. We hope that the neurosurgeon we have chosen is our final salvation. Wish us luck.
Given the history my father has gone through (the Great Depression, WWII, hiding from Nazi’s, orphanage, being raised by extended family, going to sea @ 15, malaria, and the list goes on) we hope that the final years of his life can be experiences with peace and happiness. Not pain and suffering. For those who believe in a higher power, please say a prayer.
So its official. My firstborn is now a teenager. The signs were there. Getting taller & thinner. Voice dropping. Wanting privacy. But now its official, and I feel so old.
