The year has passed by quickly and it is time to bid farewell and bring in the New Year. Hubby and I had a wonderful Christmas with our family and friends We had lots of fun shopping and attending parties. We both agreed that it has been a fun December despite the crazy weather we have had.
It has been the coldest, snowiest and the rainiest December in many years. We had four inches of rain two weekends ago. We haven't decided if we need snow skis or a row boat. It was warm enough over the weekend to walk outside. Now it is freezing again. The weather is so unpredictable that it is like a roller coaster ride. We even had thunder, lightening and tornadoes. I think mother nature has been upset. Today she is calm as the sun is shinning. Despite all the strange weather the house is still intact and we are all safe.
There were not as many trips to Texas this year, as the medical trips have slowed down. I thank god everyday for life, love and happiness. We continue to pray for continued good health and living life as my husband has sent cancer packing.
I am looking forward to the New Year as we plan to fill up the social calendar. I hope to participate in some more walk-a-thons as my feet are feeling much better. I am so happy to see some of my friends walking now.
I want to end the year with heartfelt thanks to my friends and children who have been walking by hubby and my side. They continue to lift up our spirits everyday. They chose to support us and accept what we can not change. They caught our tear drops and kept us a float. They knew who we were and accept who we are now.
Forget the past, don't worry about the future, but live in the moment. Don't let anyone tell you can't cry. If it makes you feel better let the tears flow, some one will surely offer you a tissue. Good bye 2013!!
Life is beautiful !!
Elizabeth
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Monday, December 16, 2013
Celebrating Life
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Yes, indeed it has snowed once again. I believe this is the four snowfall this December. I woke up this morning to find the streets covered again with snow. We woke up Saturday to snowfall that later in day turned to rain which then turned to ice. We can not escape winter which has not officially started yet. The weather man said this was the coldest December we have had for many years, as the temperature has gone below zero already this month. Maybe we are getting the worst behind us and spring will be early.
Hubby and I are not letting the snow and cold stop us from enjoying the holiday season. We went to the 78th commencement at Wright State University on Saturday despite the snow storm. It did not stop the large crowd that was present to celebrate the December graduates. We are proud to say one more child in the family has graduated. There are now five graduates from Wright State University in the family and more college graduates to come. My hubby and I reflected back as we still remembered our graduation from many years ago. The time as flown by quickly, but the memories are still very present in our minds. Congratulations to my wonderful children!!
We had fun this weekend celebrating life and the Christmas season while attending parties with friends. We ended the weekend with our house filled with family and laughter as we embraced the cold weather and filled our souls with love and good food. Thank goodness for the inventor of the Wii game console. We had fun Wii bowling. I recommend this for anyone stuck inside this winter. A good exercise and great way to get everybody laughing. It was especially fun to watch my dad playing the game. He was laughing and enjoyed bowling. It was making us all laugh, as he supplied us with funny sound effects. This is a great game for the elderly. It is not too strenuous on the body, yet it is very much like going to the bowling alley. I am so happy my dad and family enjoyed it.
The count down is on for Christmas and I am sitting back and enjoying it. The presents are wrapped, the Christmas cards are sent. I am embracing life, love, and happiness, as the family has worked on making new memories and spending precious moments together.
Life is not easy, but changing our thoughts, excepting what we can't change, and complementing the small changes give us strength to move forward.
Life is beautiful !!
Elizabeth
Hubby and I are not letting the snow and cold stop us from enjoying the holiday season. We went to the 78th commencement at Wright State University on Saturday despite the snow storm. It did not stop the large crowd that was present to celebrate the December graduates. We are proud to say one more child in the family has graduated. There are now five graduates from Wright State University in the family and more college graduates to come. My hubby and I reflected back as we still remembered our graduation from many years ago. The time as flown by quickly, but the memories are still very present in our minds. Congratulations to my wonderful children!!
We had fun this weekend celebrating life and the Christmas season while attending parties with friends. We ended the weekend with our house filled with family and laughter as we embraced the cold weather and filled our souls with love and good food. Thank goodness for the inventor of the Wii game console. We had fun Wii bowling. I recommend this for anyone stuck inside this winter. A good exercise and great way to get everybody laughing. It was especially fun to watch my dad playing the game. He was laughing and enjoyed bowling. It was making us all laugh, as he supplied us with funny sound effects. This is a great game for the elderly. It is not too strenuous on the body, yet it is very much like going to the bowling alley. I am so happy my dad and family enjoyed it.
The count down is on for Christmas and I am sitting back and enjoying it. The presents are wrapped, the Christmas cards are sent. I am embracing life, love, and happiness, as the family has worked on making new memories and spending precious moments together.
Life is not easy, but changing our thoughts, excepting what we can't change, and complementing the small changes give us strength to move forward.
Life is beautiful !!
Elizabeth
Friday, December 13, 2013
Calls to Heaven
My son called me to sound off about the frustrating day he was having. I was unable to help him, but I was reminded of the comfort of having a parent to call. I did not say much, but I listened and assured him it will get better. After I hung up I was wishing that I had a mother to call. I have felt so alone the last couple of years and I wished there was a 1-800 number to call for mothers in heaven. It would be comforting to know there was someone to listen to my own frustrations and anxiety.
My husband always gives me the phone when the kids call. He says they want their mother. I always smile, as they are adults now, yet they still find great comfort in telling me all their worries. I guess there is comfort in knowing we have someone that will listen to us and love us unconditionally. It is sad when we reach the point in life when we pick up the phone and realize that no mother is going to answer. There is no one there to heal our wounds, give us advice, or listen to us when we are excited about life.
No matter how many friends we have, they can not replace the comfort of having a mother. If I could choose one good memory from my mother, it would be her voice saying hello. I have cried myself to sleep many nights over the past three years just wanting one call to ease my pain. One last call to hear her say, "I love you."
Cherish every call with your mother and consider yourself the lucky one if she is there on the other end to listen.
Happy Birthday to my mother and mother-in-law in heaven. Your December birthdays are not forgotten.
Life is beautiful !!
Elizabeth
My husband always gives me the phone when the kids call. He says they want their mother. I always smile, as they are adults now, yet they still find great comfort in telling me all their worries. I guess there is comfort in knowing we have someone that will listen to us and love us unconditionally. It is sad when we reach the point in life when we pick up the phone and realize that no mother is going to answer. There is no one there to heal our wounds, give us advice, or listen to us when we are excited about life.
No matter how many friends we have, they can not replace the comfort of having a mother. If I could choose one good memory from my mother, it would be her voice saying hello. I have cried myself to sleep many nights over the past three years just wanting one call to ease my pain. One last call to hear her say, "I love you."
Cherish every call with your mother and consider yourself the lucky one if she is there on the other end to listen.
Happy Birthday to my mother and mother-in-law in heaven. Your December birthdays are not forgotten.
Life is beautiful !!
Elizabeth
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
The Pursuit Of Life, Love, and Happiness
I realized today how much I miss writing on my blog. I took the month of November off to clear my mind and work on making some new memories. Hubby and I said goodbye to the past and started to make changes to deal with new challenges and move on with life.
Laney helped me kick cancer and death out of our house. They are no longer welcome. I took the advice of a social worker and decided to bring love, life and happiness back to our house. We purged out things that were reminding us of the past, rearranged the furniture and decorated the house to entertain. We started bringing life and laughter back by reclaiming Thanksgiving at our house. Surrounded by family we reminisced about our favorite things and laughed as we stuffed ourselves with good food.
Had fun with some of my friends recently that reminded me that I still have the strength and courage to make my own choices for a happy life. I made myself heard as I asked some family members to take care of themselves, so I could claim back my own life. That was a healthy choice for my own well being. I think I left a few people speechless as I unleashed ten years of unspoken feelings. I feel a little lighter these days and much more relaxed.
Laney has rested on the couch the last couple of days as I decorated for Christmas. The tree is adorned with new decorations and the calendar is filled with social outings. I am looking forward to entertaining as the house smells like fresh cut pine and cinnamon.
Hubby is still leaving me love notes and I thank god everyday for love, life and happiness. And of course, My Four Legged Friend Laney is always by my side.
Life is beautiful !!
Elizabeth
Laney helped me kick cancer and death out of our house. They are no longer welcome. I took the advice of a social worker and decided to bring love, life and happiness back to our house. We purged out things that were reminding us of the past, rearranged the furniture and decorated the house to entertain. We started bringing life and laughter back by reclaiming Thanksgiving at our house. Surrounded by family we reminisced about our favorite things and laughed as we stuffed ourselves with good food.
Had fun with some of my friends recently that reminded me that I still have the strength and courage to make my own choices for a happy life. I made myself heard as I asked some family members to take care of themselves, so I could claim back my own life. That was a healthy choice for my own well being. I think I left a few people speechless as I unleashed ten years of unspoken feelings. I feel a little lighter these days and much more relaxed.
Laney has rested on the couch the last couple of days as I decorated for Christmas. The tree is adorned with new decorations and the calendar is filled with social outings. I am looking forward to entertaining as the house smells like fresh cut pine and cinnamon.
Hubby is still leaving me love notes and I thank god everyday for love, life and happiness. And of course, My Four Legged Friend Laney is always by my side.
Life is beautiful !!
Elizabeth
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