And Now They're Grown Up

Their birthdays remind me that they are grown up now.

I remember the days, the hot summer days when the sprinklers were seldom turned off.

I remember the days when the snow would fall, and they'd still only come in to warm up their hands and feet, then head back outside.

 I remember when he was crabby and didn't want to play out in the snow.

Turns out he had chicken pox and didn't feel good.

He ended up in bed, watching his favorite TV shows and eating popsicles.

 

 And now, he's all grown up!

I remember when she and her best friend would play,  I'd go to check on them

because they were way too quiet,

I'd find them both reading different books.

I'd ask if they were having fun,

and they'd look at me like I had lobsters growing in my ears.

Of course, they were having fun,

they were reading!

 

 

 And now, she's grown up.

 

I'm blessed.

I am so Incredibly Proud of My Children!

Normally, I restrict the amount of personal information I give out on this blog. I will, on occasion, mention my children. I also intend to keep this blog as upbeat as I can. However, today, I am going to reveal a bit more than I normally would about my life and the life of my children, Jenny and Nick. They are both so incredibly AMAZING! I am so proud of both of them!

Last week, I received a call from my daughter that she was in the ER and that she was being admitted to the hospital because she had a broken rib. (When she was home for the 4th of July, she had slipped on the stairs and fallen very hard.) She also told me that two masses had been found in her body and that they were most likely, cancer. The next morning, I drove frantically up to the hospital to join her. When her oncologist/hematologist came in, he talked to her about having myeloma. The always say "suspected," but I think they are very sure. Jenny is very young for this disease. It is also a cancer of exposure. It is also the same type of cancer that took my husband's life 6 years ago.

The walk through this fire was terrible, but I am so proud of both of my children! While Nick and I were flat on our backs emotionally, Jenny was the strong one. She kept us going. I think that both Nick and I have managed to stand up again, and now, we are both ready for Jenny to lean on us when she has to do so.

Now, this blog will not become a cancer blog. Yes, there will be a few updates on Jenny and her progress. We are still hoping that this is just a glitch in the road for her rather than a journey. We will know more this week. I can only pray the news is good. I can also only ask that you join us in prayer for her complete recovery.

No matter what, I could not be more proud of my children than I am at this moment! Thank you, God, for giving me the perfect set of kids!

Beads of Courage - Tear Jerker Get the Kleenex Ready

Beads of Courage! You can help, too! Get the kleenex. This is a tear jerker, but please watch it! This tells the store of courage that just can't be matched!

I hAd lUnCh with the KiDs!

If you think it's hard to take YOUR children anywhere, just think of how hard it is for ME to take my children ANYWHERE and have them behave!
In spite of the fact that they are 31 and 29, respectively,
I can't take them anywhere without them saying,
"Do I have to eat this?
"Why did we come here?"
"I wanted to go to Burger King."
"I'm a vegetarian."
Sometimes, I think it's easier just to take Spike out to eat.
He will only lift his leg and, well, you know.
He's not fussy.
He doesn't refuse to eat his food.
Oh, well, I guess that's just the way it is.
Sigh!
Actually,
I loved it.
It was good to be together again,
and
it was all in good fun.