Over the Moon

Hello Friends.

I am over the moon with excitement as I announce the engagement of my son, Jordan, to his love, Ashlee.  He proposed to her on their third anniversary as a couple.  He was determined to ask her on that date.  Unfortunately, the only time they saw each other that day was on her lunch break and his dinner break at work.  So he asked her during lunch....and she said YES! 

I could not imagine a better wife for my son.  She is beautiful, caring, and loving.  We love her very much. 

The blessed event will happen on May 18, 2013 so the next year will be busy with wedding preparations.  Then we are going to CELEBRATE!

So, I am officially on the Mother-of-the-Groom diet.  If this doesn't motivate me, nothing ever will. 

Please join me as I make this journey: not to lose a son, but to officially gain a daughter. 

GREET EACH DAY WITH GRATITUDE

Bentley

Hello Friends ~

Thank you all for your kind thoughts and comments on my previous post.  It has boosted my spirits greatly. 
 

Speaking of a spirit boost, Friday, March 2 the world was made better by the birth of my new Grand-Godson, Bentley Mathew.  

 

Our home was abuzz with activity as big brother, Skylar, spent the weekend with us while his mommy was in the hospital.


Skylar…

hung out with Uncle Jordan…

 

baked cupcakes to take home and helped clean the spoon…

visited Mommy, Daddy, and Bentley at the hospital...

and bonded with his baby brother.

He was a little angel and enjoyed being the center of attention.  By Saturday afternoon, however, he was ready to be home with Mommy and G-ma-la was ready for a nap. 

 GREET EACH DAY WITH GRATITUDE

Remember Me?

After a very long hiatus, I am back.  I missed all of you so much…even those of you who visit, but never leave your calling card.  Knock on wood, I think my life is starting to resemble normalcy…or at least as close as it ever has.

After back surgery, congestive heart failure, a major heart attack, three weeks in two hospitals, and six weeks in a physical rehabilitation center, look who is home!  Dad came home on Friday, February 17.  Although it has taken a couple weeks to acclimate to our new normal, things seem to be settling down.  

I am now playing doctor with my Dad three times a day.  There is something totally wrong with that sentence.  What I mean is I take vitals, administer breathing treatments, and dispense medications.  Dad is still making great progress and is now able to walk up and down the stairs alone.  God has truly blessed us with answered prayers.

STOP THE PRESSES!

I wrote this post three weeks ago.  Before I could publish it, Dad fell and dislocated his elbow.  It was a setback for which we weren’t prepared and it knocked the air out of his sails.  He, again, had to make adjustments and today he is improving and looking forward to getting his splint off Tuesday and being fitted for a hinged brace.  

So, that is what I have been up to…so how ‘bout you?  What is keeping you busy?

Greet each day with Gratitude!

 

Warming up the Cold

Nothing warms up a cold winter day like Chili Mac n' Cheese. 

 1/2 pound pasta (Cavatappi)

Leftover Chili

Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese

Dinner is done in less than 30 minutes.

Greet each day with Gratitude!

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Source

Injustice anywhere is a 
threat to justice everywhere.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Happy New Year Friends!

I hope you each had a wonderful holiday season.  Did you make any resolutions for 2012?

Last year I resolved to MAKE each day a good day....even when it's not.  For the most part I was able to do just that.  Although, the last few months of the year were challenging and full of very high ups and very low downs.

I welcome a new year and the possibilities it will offer.  Yes, like 2011 there will be highs and lows….curves and bumps…achievements and challenges, but that is what life is all about.  Without the tough times, would we truly appreciate the joys life offers?

We tend to take our blessings for granted until our eyes are opened by a wake-up call.  So in the spirit of the season, I intend to build on the positive initiated by my personal Make it a Great Day campaign by Greeting Each Day with Gratitude in 2012 and I hope you will join me. 

GREET EACH DAY WITH GRATITUDE!

 

Special Thank You to My Secret Santa

Hello Friends!


This Christmas, I joined a fantastic group of bloggers in a Secret Santa gift exchange.  Oh what fun it was to peek in and get to know a new blogger and try to figure out what she may like. 


I received my care package while my Dad was in the hospital and my spirits were pretty low.  Although my Secret Santa has remained anonymous, I want her to know just how much my mood was lifted by her generosity and thoughtfulness.  


Without further delay…as I am already quite tardy…allow me to show you the plethora of goodies I received.  

Goody List  
M&M: To know me is to know few things make me happier than chocolate.
Floral Post-it: These will remind me that warm weather WILL return.
ID Protector Stamp: I didn’t even know there was such a thing.  BRILLIANT!
Bumpits: I just cut all my hair off, but Jordan has been trying to get Ashlee to try these.
Disney Snowglobe: Isn’t this adorable?  Who doesn’t love M-I-C-K-E-Y??
Green Cup with Straw: This is perfect to hold cold drinks for my daily commute.
Christmas Socks: I love these!  I will wear them every year.
Nail Polish and Pedicure Set: See!  I’m prepared for the warm weather and SANDALS!
Hazelnut Scented Candle: Hazelnut is my favorite flavor of coffee and scents.  
1001 Recipes Cookbook:  I love to cook and can’t wait to try some of these wonderful recipes like Souper-Sausage Cornbread made with cream of celery soup.  YUM!


She even included a special gift for Bosco: a red and white striped rope that reminds me of a candy cane.  He loves it!


I’m not sure whether my Secret Santa is a long time friend or new, but she definitely put time and thought into her shopping as everything is perfect.  THANK YOU SO MUCH!


Thank you also to Susanne for hosting this fun and festive gift exchange.

GREET EACH DAY WITH GRATITUDE!