A week of fun has come to an end in Texas. It was a week of fun and medical check ups for my husband. It ended with good news that he is still in remission and doing well. We left Md Anderson Cancer Center with a smile on our face and to top it off we saw a rainbow. We even heard the "Happy song, " as we drove away from the center. My husband had a big smile on his face and I felt like someone had lifted away a ton of worry. We will be smiling when we meet up with Laney again. We missed her and we are glad to have a picture of her cute little face right here on the blog to view.
I have enjoyed visiting with family and of course we are very blessed to be able to stay with them while in Texas. We also had the chance to visit with some friends that we knew when we lived in our apartment back in 2011. The apartment building is being refurbished and is looking very nice. We miss the city life, the beautiful flowers, and palm trees.
It is back home to regular life again as we know it. We are looking forward to another Fourth of July with family and friends. It is hard to believe the month of June is almost gone. Slow down summer we are not looking forward to winter again.
The practice of gratitude and changing my thoughts to bring good things to life has worked. God is great all the time. I can feel new adventures starting to happen. Loving you always and forever my husband !
Life is beautiful !!
Elizabeth
Friday, June 27, 2014
Saturday, June 21, 2014
Running On Empty
I remember a song from the past that was about running on empty. I can't remember who sang it but, I can hear the lyrics in my head. It reminded me of how I felt today. Yesterday I over did myself as I decided to mow our yard in between rain storms. If the grass had gotten any thicker and taller I may have lost Laney. She would have been swallowed up by blades of grass. LOL. I think I watered the grass even more as the sweat poured of me. The humidity was 80 percent. I finished the yard just in time before a big crack of thunder and then the rain came. There has been a lot of rain this week and flash flooding south of us.
My husband was so surprised as he pulled in from work to see the yard work was done. I knew he was tired after a busy work week and the last thing on his mind was yard work. He was impressed that I had mowed the whole yard, as it is rather large. I was impressed too and I am very grateful for self propelled lawn mowers. I told him next time it was his turn. I was perhaps a little dehydrated, but it was more enjoyable mowing the yard than shoveling snow at minus 20 degrees. Yes, so happy that summer is here.
Today is officially summer and the clouds departed. The sun came back to us with a beautiful blue sky and white fluffy clouds. Yes flip flop weather is here. I'll probably spend some more days running on empty, as I enjoy the days of summer. Thank goodness for these beautiful days, nap time, and seeing that big smile on my husband's face as we enjoy summer. I think I'll fill up on lemonade and kisses.
Life is beautiful!!
Elizabeth
My husband was so surprised as he pulled in from work to see the yard work was done. I knew he was tired after a busy work week and the last thing on his mind was yard work. He was impressed that I had mowed the whole yard, as it is rather large. I was impressed too and I am very grateful for self propelled lawn mowers. I told him next time it was his turn. I was perhaps a little dehydrated, but it was more enjoyable mowing the yard than shoveling snow at minus 20 degrees. Yes, so happy that summer is here.
Today is officially summer and the clouds departed. The sun came back to us with a beautiful blue sky and white fluffy clouds. Yes flip flop weather is here. I'll probably spend some more days running on empty, as I enjoy the days of summer. Thank goodness for these beautiful days, nap time, and seeing that big smile on my husband's face as we enjoy summer. I think I'll fill up on lemonade and kisses.
Life is beautiful!!
Elizabeth
Thursday, June 19, 2014
The Beauty of Rain
Laney is curled up next to me and she looks so relaxed. She was so relaxed that I drifted off myself for an afternoon nap. It has been hot and humid outside and lots of rain. I have caught a glimpse of the sun which has disappeared again behind the clouds. The rain has made the flowers look beautiful and healthy. I had to get pictures of them to share.
Thank goodness we can take pictures to enjoy the beauty of these flowers all year.
Life is beautiful!!
Elizabeth
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Sunday, June 15, 2014
Father's Day 2014
It is turning out to be a wonderful weekend. The weather has been beautiful and sunny. A perfect day for all the dads everywhere to celebrate. I am blessed to be honored to have a great dad and husband who have filled my life with a lot of laughter. As they say laughter is the best medicine. It releases those good endorphins.
Every year that passes I have more wonderful memories to remember in honor of the great men in my life. Today I hope we make some more new ones.
When I reminisce of days gone by with my dad, I remember all the days he spent taking me to college and sitting in the lounge when I had pulled all night study sessions. He was afraid I would fall asleep driving, so he slept in the lounge while I went to class. I can still remember him falling asleep with his head tilted back and snoring in the lounge. It was embarrassing, but now it brings a lot of laughter. We appreciate those embarrassing moments when we become parents, as we realize how much they really loved us. You know it was love because who would be silly enough to snore and drool in front of college students. LOL! I love you Dad !!
My children have their own memories of their dad. My favorite memories of my husband are of how excited he was when they were born. Then as they started to grow up he was always there to cheer them on from the sidelines during all their sporting events. I love him for all the days he left work early to meet us at the park to watch them play ball, tennis, soccer, baton twirling, and their many other endeavors over the years. Those are the memories they will remember and the things that always bring a smile to my face. Now our kids are grown and I get the pleasure of hearing my husband say how proud he is to have two great kids. I owe it to him for being a great dad. I love you!!
Happy Father's Day to all the dads across the world. Also Happy Father's Day to my father-in-law in heaven. I miss all your jokes and I still tip the flower pot over just for you. And, yes people still holler out, "Your flower pot fell over." It makes me laugh every time.
Life is beautiful!!
Elizabeth
Every year that passes I have more wonderful memories to remember in honor of the great men in my life. Today I hope we make some more new ones.
When I reminisce of days gone by with my dad, I remember all the days he spent taking me to college and sitting in the lounge when I had pulled all night study sessions. He was afraid I would fall asleep driving, so he slept in the lounge while I went to class. I can still remember him falling asleep with his head tilted back and snoring in the lounge. It was embarrassing, but now it brings a lot of laughter. We appreciate those embarrassing moments when we become parents, as we realize how much they really loved us. You know it was love because who would be silly enough to snore and drool in front of college students. LOL! I love you Dad !!
My children have their own memories of their dad. My favorite memories of my husband are of how excited he was when they were born. Then as they started to grow up he was always there to cheer them on from the sidelines during all their sporting events. I love him for all the days he left work early to meet us at the park to watch them play ball, tennis, soccer, baton twirling, and their many other endeavors over the years. Those are the memories they will remember and the things that always bring a smile to my face. Now our kids are grown and I get the pleasure of hearing my husband say how proud he is to have two great kids. I owe it to him for being a great dad. I love you!!
Happy Father's Day to all the dads across the world. Also Happy Father's Day to my father-in-law in heaven. I miss all your jokes and I still tip the flower pot over just for you. And, yes people still holler out, "Your flower pot fell over." It makes me laugh every time.
Life is beautiful!!
Elizabeth
Thursday, June 12, 2014
A Famous Couch
This has been an interesting week that started off with me sick and today is the first day I have actually felt good. It has been rainy and just plain yuck and overcast. Please come back sunshine. I am hoping the weekend is going to be dry, so we can be outside enjoying summer.
I heard an interesting story about a couch on the news. I know it seems odd that a couch could make a news story, but this was an unusual story. An old couch was left on the side of the road at a busy intersection here in our community. It was as we say an eye sore and had people gasping that someone would drop there old furniture off on the road. Perhaps it was placed there as a prank or fell off the back off a truck. I guess we will never know. It has made its' self famous on Facebook and perhaps Youtube.
The story of the couch began last Saturday morning after a couple of cars passed by and called the city to report the couch. No one wanted rubbish on the street and especially in front of two local restaurants. The Mayor stated it would be Monday before he could get the trash company to pick up the couch. So, the restaurant owners thought it would be fun to get people to sit on the couch and take selfies in exchange for a free drink. A woman took the first selfie and then everyone started taking selfies from children to even the Mayor. Then a local resident decided to turn the old couch into something positive. A T-shirt was born with a saying about the couch. This lead to many other residents buying the T-shirts, and all the money from the sales went to the high school athletics department to pay for students to participate in sports.
The couch has now made it to dumpster heaven. It created quit a story and has given hope to a lot of students who enjoy sports. People have even made a memorial site for the couch and taken selfies kneeling down by flowers and candles. It is amazing that an old couch that left a lot of people gasping has also made a lot of people smile. Life is interesting when you add a little humor to it.
Life is beautiful!!
Elizabeth
I heard an interesting story about a couch on the news. I know it seems odd that a couch could make a news story, but this was an unusual story. An old couch was left on the side of the road at a busy intersection here in our community. It was as we say an eye sore and had people gasping that someone would drop there old furniture off on the road. Perhaps it was placed there as a prank or fell off the back off a truck. I guess we will never know. It has made its' self famous on Facebook and perhaps Youtube.
The story of the couch began last Saturday morning after a couple of cars passed by and called the city to report the couch. No one wanted rubbish on the street and especially in front of two local restaurants. The Mayor stated it would be Monday before he could get the trash company to pick up the couch. So, the restaurant owners thought it would be fun to get people to sit on the couch and take selfies in exchange for a free drink. A woman took the first selfie and then everyone started taking selfies from children to even the Mayor. Then a local resident decided to turn the old couch into something positive. A T-shirt was born with a saying about the couch. This lead to many other residents buying the T-shirts, and all the money from the sales went to the high school athletics department to pay for students to participate in sports.
The couch has now made it to dumpster heaven. It created quit a story and has given hope to a lot of students who enjoy sports. People have even made a memorial site for the couch and taken selfies kneeling down by flowers and candles. It is amazing that an old couch that left a lot of people gasping has also made a lot of people smile. Life is interesting when you add a little humor to it.
Life is beautiful!!
Elizabeth
Sunday, June 8, 2014
The 34th Year
Thirty four years ago today, my husband and I were married. June 8th fell on a Sunday, as it did today. It was also raining just as it was today. The only thing different is I woke up this morning sick. My husband had planned to take me out for a nice dinner and I have spent the day instead dating the porcelain bowl. My husband accepted a rain check from me. This has not been a romantic anniversary. I am hoping I feel better as the week unfolds.
Life is always full of unexpected things, but we have learned to make the most of the day. Today was one of those days. It was filled with naps and remembering how much we love each other. I guess you could say the vows were tested, as we remembered the words in sickness and health. Hope I can say tomorrow that life is healthy.
Happy Anniversary my husband. Today, tomorrow and always I love you! Sweet dreams to all!
Life is beautiful !!
Elizabeth
Life is always full of unexpected things, but we have learned to make the most of the day. Today was one of those days. It was filled with naps and remembering how much we love each other. I guess you could say the vows were tested, as we remembered the words in sickness and health. Hope I can say tomorrow that life is healthy.
Happy Anniversary my husband. Today, tomorrow and always I love you! Sweet dreams to all!
Life is beautiful !!
Elizabeth
Thursday, June 5, 2014
My Eyes Are Blue
My social calendar has filled up quickly for the month of June. I had written back in December of 2013 that I was going to get out and socialize more. It is now six months later and the calendar is full of upcoming social events and fun. We are now six months away from December once again. I guess what you declare to do will come true when you start talking about it. My friend told me at lunch to never stop dreaming. It is scary when you talk about someone or something and there it is right before your eyes. They call it karma, or is it coincidence.
I was at the book store today walking up and down the isles browsing. I had no particular book on my mind, but some of the titles were making me think of how our life can change from day to day. One of them was about blue eyes and the fact that your eye color doesn't change My eyes are blue and sometimes hazel, depending on what I'm wearing. Today they are blue, and as blue as the sky. They will always be some shade of blue. They don't change as our daily lives do. They are always blue, unlike life which we can choose to be different everyday.
I thought about how wonderful it is to reinvent ourselves and leave the past behind. Least we do not let the past define us and stop us from fulfilling dreams. The past can not change, but we can change today.
My blue eyes and I left the house in a hurry today. The bed was unmade and for the first time in a long time I decided life was too short to care about a bed. I was focused on meeting my husband for lunch and enjoying the gorgeous day before us. So, as we crawl in bed tonight, it won't matter if the bed was made or that my eyes are blue. What will matter is my husband will be beside me and we will have enjoyed another day together dreaming. Sweet dreams and today will be gone and another new adventure will start.
For all the dreams I have with you my husband, they are worth sharing together.
Your eyes are blue too. I Love YOU!!
Life is beautiful!!
Elizabeth
I was at the book store today walking up and down the isles browsing. I had no particular book on my mind, but some of the titles were making me think of how our life can change from day to day. One of them was about blue eyes and the fact that your eye color doesn't change My eyes are blue and sometimes hazel, depending on what I'm wearing. Today they are blue, and as blue as the sky. They will always be some shade of blue. They don't change as our daily lives do. They are always blue, unlike life which we can choose to be different everyday.
I thought about how wonderful it is to reinvent ourselves and leave the past behind. Least we do not let the past define us and stop us from fulfilling dreams. The past can not change, but we can change today.
My blue eyes and I left the house in a hurry today. The bed was unmade and for the first time in a long time I decided life was too short to care about a bed. I was focused on meeting my husband for lunch and enjoying the gorgeous day before us. So, as we crawl in bed tonight, it won't matter if the bed was made or that my eyes are blue. What will matter is my husband will be beside me and we will have enjoyed another day together dreaming. Sweet dreams and today will be gone and another new adventure will start.
For all the dreams I have with you my husband, they are worth sharing together.
Your eyes are blue too. I Love YOU!!
Life is beautiful!!
Elizabeth
Sunday, June 1, 2014
Happy National Cancer Survivors Day
It is National Cancer Survivors Day! I hope wherever you are that it is a beautiful day for you as a cancer survivor or caregiver. We are enjoying a beautiful day here. God has graced us with sunshine and warm temperatures. The weather has been beautiful all week and my husband and I have been busy celebrating life and having fun with friends. We love summer and we are enjoying every minute of it.
My husband is a 17 year survivor now. He was first diagnosed in 1997. We together have survived a lot of emotional heartache. We are proud to say that we have become stronger and we are finding our way back to living. Our friends have commented that they can tell we have found joy in life again after struggling through treatments and many trips across the country to MD Anderson Cancer Center. I pray everyday for all the people who have battled cancer. Many blessings to all that are celebrating being a survivor.
My dear husband you are my hero. I love you always and forever. We together hope someday that there will be an end to cancer. If you know someone that is a survivor give them a hug and their caregiver. They need to know you love and care about them. Those who have good support and people who care about them know that life is beautiful!
Elizabeth
Elizabeth
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