Hi Again

Thought it would be easier to check in here rather than answer all the emails from you. Thank you everyone for your positive thoughts and prayers. All is good now and I am on the mend. For those of you who don't know what's been going on. Briefly, I had been losing a lot of weight, went for a colonoscopy and there was a mass in my sigmoid colon. Needless to say, we were all concerned for cancer. A week later (about 3 weeks ago) I was in the hospital and had a colon resection. Apparently my colon had wrapped around my left ovary so it too was removed. The final pathology came back and it was NOT cancer but rather diverticulosis. I will find out more details Tuesday when I see the surgeon again. I was in the hospital from Friday until Tuesday, went home, and Friday went back in with pain and blockage. Lots of fluids, antibiotics, etc., and went home for good on Sunday. Mom and Dad were, are still in town and were so amazing. Janet coincidentally was planned for a visit so she was here too. She and Mom took turns sleeping on the pull-out couch in the hospital. David and his family were also in town for a visit. Funny how divine timing works. I'm recovering well and now and on a mission to gain weight. Fun huh?

So my beautiful granddaughter Faye turned one in March. That's her picture above. Tayo is hoping to make a trip down here the end of this month with both girls. I can't wait. We Skype and talk on the phone and they just make my heart giggle.

Christopher is still in Portland, not liking the rain but enjoying his 2 jobs and the experience. I miss not having him pop in but he's good about keeping in touch.

Well, that's about it. I'm going to try to be more reliable about blogging.

I hope you are all well and counting your blessings every day.

Still Here

Thanks to all of you who have been wondering where I've been. I'm good. Just super, super busy with changes at work and life. Mom and Dad are here....finally. But Christopher moved to Portland. He's doing great, but I sure miss the "stop-ins". I'll be back in the swing of it soon. Again, thanks again. Nice to know I've been missed.

Teach Our Children Christmas Kindness.

And so the Christmas rush begins. As I watch people being shoved, trampled on and even pepper sprayed, it makes me sort of sad. Somewhere along the line we have forgotten the meaning of Christmas. Now it's all about getting the biggest, brightest, most expensive gifts. Parents going into huge debt. Grandparents with lots of grandkids stressing over "just the right thing". Funny thing is, we don't see kids stressed about what they are going to get for people, or in the mob-like frenzies at the malls. The gifts I remember the most are the ones that people have made for me, or the ones that are "just what I wanted". It is a good time of year to teach the children in our lives what Christmas truly means. It is a good time to teach them that they don't always get everything they want. It is a good time to teach them about being financially responsible. It is a good time to teach about caring and doing for those of us who don't have the means to get the latest craze items. We should take some of the money that we would be spending on our own and take our children shopping for other children. Pick a name off a Christmas tree in a mall and put your money where it will truly be appreciated, all the while teaching your child about kindness. That's about it for today.

Today is write BE KINDER on the top of your feet and walk in kindness day.

Changes

I've been gone for a while. Have you missed me? So many changes happening around me, I've felt in a whirlwind of emotions and haven't been able to get my brain organized. My cousin had her breast cancer surgery and all is well. She starts chemotherapy soon. My mom is in town...Finally. Christopher is making life-changing decisions...all good. Work is forever in evolution. Whew! Finding a hard time getting my footing. Anyway, just wanted to touch base and let those of you who have been wondering whether or not I am alive...that I am. Holding my blessings close.

Today is eat Taco Time day.

Can't Wait to See Mom

Whoohooo!  Mom gets back to Arizona tomorrow. I can't wait to start making more memories and having more fun. We always laugh and share. She keeps me busy. I am so blessed. That's all for today.

Today is dress in crazy clothes and go for a walk day.

Working

Just working, working, and working so more. Don't want to bore you with what is on my mind today. But, will say I am so thankful to have a job.

Today is write the word FRIEND ten times day.

Do For Someone Else.

Just thinking about what I can do for someone else today.

Today is taste salty day.