I can't believe that Halloween is a few days away and November is right around the corner. I love summer. I never want it to end. For some reason though, I am looking forward to fall and winter. Boots, scarves and hoodies.. The fireplace and my favorite time, the Holidays.
I think this year is a little extra special because my mom is still here with us. I hope to take her home in a few short weeks. It has been a long road for her since she broke her hip. That woman is a fiesty, fighter! I love her so much.
I hope everyone has a fun and safe Halloween. We are going to have a few very cold days. But, Halloween should be a warm day. I can't wait to see all the little's dressed in their favorite attire and screaming Trick or Treat!!!
I also wanted to mention that Sheaffer over at "Pinterest Told Me To" is giving away a beautiful pair of ear rings for Breast cancer awareness month. Pop on over to her blog and meet her friend Tracey who is fighting the good fight. She also has some great information on how to "feel your boobies" Important stuff for every woman to know.
I hope you all have a great Halloween.
Cathy
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Friday, September 13, 2013
Take Time To Just Be!
I read this and had to share. The words that this teacher shared are spot on!!!
Written by a Pre-School Teacher – It says it all!
I was on a parenting bulletin board recently and read a post by a mother who was worried that her 4 1/2 year old did not know enough. “What should a 4 year old know?” she asked.
Most of the answers left me not only saddened but pretty soundly annoyed. One mom posted a laundry list of all of the things her son knew. Counting to 100, planets, how to write his first and last name, and on and on. Others chimed in with how much more their children already knew, some who were only three. A few posted URL’s to lists of what each age should know. The fewest yet said that each child develops at his own pace and not to worry.
It bothered me greatly to see these mothers responding to a worried mom by adding to her concern, with lists of all the things their children could do that hers couldn’t. We are such a competitive culture that even our pre-schoolers have become trophies and bragging rights. Childhood shouldn’t be a race.
So here, I offer my list of what a 4 year old should know.
She should know that she is loved wholly and unconditionally, all of the time.
He should know that he is safe and he should know how to keep himself safe in public, with others, and in varied situations. He should know that he can trust his instincts about people and that he never has to do something that doesn’t feel right, no matter who is asking. He should know his personal rights and that his family will back them up.
She should know how to laugh, act silly, be goofy and use her imagination. She should know that it is always okay to paint the sky orange and give cats 6 legs.
He should know his own interests and be encouraged to follow them. If he could care less about learning his numbers, his parents should realize he’ll learn them accidentally soon enough and let him immerse himself instead in rocket ships, drawing, dinosaurs or playing in the mud.
She should know that the world is magical and that so is she. She should know that she’s wonderful, brilliant, creative, compassionate and marvellous. She should know that it’s just as worthy to spend the day outside making daisy chains, mud pies and fairy houses as it is to practice phonics. Scratch that– way more worthy.
But more important, here’s what parents need to know.
That every child learns to walk, talk, read and do algebra at his own pace and that it will have no bearing on how well he walks, talks, reads or does algebra.
That the single biggest predictor of high academic achievement and high ACT scores is reading to children. Not flash cards, not workbooks, not fancy preschools, not blinking toys or computers, but mom or dad taking the time every day or night (or both!) to sit and read them wonderful books.
That being the smartest or most accomplished kid in class has never had any bearing on being the happiest. We are so caught up in trying to give our children “advantages” that we’re giving them lives as multi-tasked and stressful as ours. One of the biggest advantages we can give our children is a simple, carefree childhood.
That our children deserve to be surrounded by books, nature, art supplies and the freedom to explore them. Most of us could get rid of 90% of our children’s toys and they wouldn’t be missed, but some things are important– building toys like lego and blocks, creative toys like all types of art materials (good stuff), musical instruments (real ones and multicultural ones), dress up clothes and books, books, books. (Incidentally, much of this can be picked up quite cheaply at thrift shops.) They need to have the freedom to explore with these things too– to play with scoops of dried beans in the high chair (supervised, of course), to knead bread and make messes, to use paint and play dough and glitter at the kitchen table while we make supper even though it gets everywhere, to have a spot in the yard where it’s absolutely fine to dig up all the grass and make a mud pit.
That our children need more of us. We have become so good at saying that we need to take care of ourselves that some of us have used it as an excuse to have the rest of the world take care of our kids. Yes, we all need undisturbed baths, time with friends, sanity breaks and an occasional life outside of parenthood. But we live in a time when parenting magazines recommend trying to commit to 10 minutes a day with each child and scheduling one Saturday a month as family day. That’s not okay! Our children don’t need Nintendos, computers, after school activities, ballet lessons, play groups and soccer practice nearly as much as they need US. They need fathers who sit and listen to their days, mothers who join in and make crafts with them, parents who take the time to read them stories and act like idiots with them. They need us to take walks with them and not mind the .1 MPH pace of a toddler on a spring night. They deserve to help us make supper even though it takes twice as long and makes it twice as much work. They deserve to know that they’re a priority for us and that we truly love to be with them.
I found this on Facebook. I do not know who the actual author is.
Have a fun weekend. We are off to Vegas to visit family. :)
Cathy
Written by a Pre-School Teacher – It says it all!
I was on a parenting bulletin board recently and read a post by a mother who was worried that her 4 1/2 year old did not know enough. “What should a 4 year old know?” she asked.
Most of the answers left me not only saddened but pretty soundly annoyed. One mom posted a laundry list of all of the things her son knew. Counting to 100, planets, how to write his first and last name, and on and on. Others chimed in with how much more their children already knew, some who were only three. A few posted URL’s to lists of what each age should know. The fewest yet said that each child develops at his own pace and not to worry.
It bothered me greatly to see these mothers responding to a worried mom by adding to her concern, with lists of all the things their children could do that hers couldn’t. We are such a competitive culture that even our pre-schoolers have become trophies and bragging rights. Childhood shouldn’t be a race.
So here, I offer my list of what a 4 year old should know.
She should know that she is loved wholly and unconditionally, all of the time.
He should know that he is safe and he should know how to keep himself safe in public, with others, and in varied situations. He should know that he can trust his instincts about people and that he never has to do something that doesn’t feel right, no matter who is asking. He should know his personal rights and that his family will back them up.
She should know how to laugh, act silly, be goofy and use her imagination. She should know that it is always okay to paint the sky orange and give cats 6 legs.
He should know his own interests and be encouraged to follow them. If he could care less about learning his numbers, his parents should realize he’ll learn them accidentally soon enough and let him immerse himself instead in rocket ships, drawing, dinosaurs or playing in the mud.
She should know that the world is magical and that so is she. She should know that she’s wonderful, brilliant, creative, compassionate and marvellous. She should know that it’s just as worthy to spend the day outside making daisy chains, mud pies and fairy houses as it is to practice phonics. Scratch that– way more worthy.
But more important, here’s what parents need to know.
That every child learns to walk, talk, read and do algebra at his own pace and that it will have no bearing on how well he walks, talks, reads or does algebra.
That the single biggest predictor of high academic achievement and high ACT scores is reading to children. Not flash cards, not workbooks, not fancy preschools, not blinking toys or computers, but mom or dad taking the time every day or night (or both!) to sit and read them wonderful books.
That being the smartest or most accomplished kid in class has never had any bearing on being the happiest. We are so caught up in trying to give our children “advantages” that we’re giving them lives as multi-tasked and stressful as ours. One of the biggest advantages we can give our children is a simple, carefree childhood.
That our children deserve to be surrounded by books, nature, art supplies and the freedom to explore them. Most of us could get rid of 90% of our children’s toys and they wouldn’t be missed, but some things are important– building toys like lego and blocks, creative toys like all types of art materials (good stuff), musical instruments (real ones and multicultural ones), dress up clothes and books, books, books. (Incidentally, much of this can be picked up quite cheaply at thrift shops.) They need to have the freedom to explore with these things too– to play with scoops of dried beans in the high chair (supervised, of course), to knead bread and make messes, to use paint and play dough and glitter at the kitchen table while we make supper even though it gets everywhere, to have a spot in the yard where it’s absolutely fine to dig up all the grass and make a mud pit.
That our children need more of us. We have become so good at saying that we need to take care of ourselves that some of us have used it as an excuse to have the rest of the world take care of our kids. Yes, we all need undisturbed baths, time with friends, sanity breaks and an occasional life outside of parenthood. But we live in a time when parenting magazines recommend trying to commit to 10 minutes a day with each child and scheduling one Saturday a month as family day. That’s not okay! Our children don’t need Nintendos, computers, after school activities, ballet lessons, play groups and soccer practice nearly as much as they need US. They need fathers who sit and listen to their days, mothers who join in and make crafts with them, parents who take the time to read them stories and act like idiots with them. They need us to take walks with them and not mind the .1 MPH pace of a toddler on a spring night. They deserve to help us make supper even though it takes twice as long and makes it twice as much work. They deserve to know that they’re a priority for us and that we truly love to be with them.
I found this on Facebook. I do not know who the actual author is.
Have a fun weekend. We are off to Vegas to visit family. :)
Cathy
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
The Road Less Traveled
They say sometimes you should choose the road less traveled. It makes you stronger and makes you a better person. I tend to agree. However, I have taken that road a few times in my life and I never veered off of it. I traveled along the rocky road and put my best foot forward. I waited for the prize at the end only to find disappointment. Don't get me wrong I have also chosen the one that is traveled by many. The easy one. I think we all do from time to time. I sometimes feel as though I am entitled. I mean, after a horrible out come from the one less traveled I feel that taking the easy way is due to me.
I am finding myself on the road less traveled again. My life, for the last four months has been consumed by my waking every morning, taking a shower, getting ready and spending the day at the home with my mom. The mom that use to be independent, dressed to the nines, and ready to go out shopping or to lunch everyday. The mom that lays in a bed now, unable to stand, walk, or even go to the bathroom by herself. The mom, that I think is giving up one day and then giving it her all the next.
I am having a hard time understanding why God would allow her to suffer so much. Allow me to have to watch her suffer everyday. Then, I am quickly reminded of how God sent his only son to die on the cross and suffer like no one ever has. I suddenly start to understand this whole thing called life. At least, I think I understand it. I have come to realize that we really do have to leave it in God's hands. I no longer pray for a healing. Instead, I pray for his will to be done.
Is that the road that is traveled by many. The easy road? I don't think so. I think it is the road less traveled. It is hard to let go and just let God. It is a rocky hard thing to do. I think hoping and praying that my mom will be ok is the easy way. It is easier to keep a positive mind. It is easier to have expectations of happiness again with her. Instead, I have let it all go. I am still there everyday. We still talk. I still hold her hand and take her for walks in her wheelchair. But, I also have come to terms that this is not going to last for long. In her case, when I say goodbye, I'll see you tomorrow. I never really know if I will or not. This road is the road less traveled. This is the road I wouldn't trade for the world. I have learned so much from my mom, but never has she been able to teach me what she has taught me in the last four months. She has taught me love in a way I never knew with her, and we are really close. She is also teaching me that no matter what tomorrow brings. That love will always be there. In spirit.
I chose, again, the road less traveled. I would trek down that road a 100 times over if it meant loving and learning what I have from a beautiful woman I call, Mom!
I am finding myself on the road less traveled again. My life, for the last four months has been consumed by my waking every morning, taking a shower, getting ready and spending the day at the home with my mom. The mom that use to be independent, dressed to the nines, and ready to go out shopping or to lunch everyday. The mom that lays in a bed now, unable to stand, walk, or even go to the bathroom by herself. The mom, that I think is giving up one day and then giving it her all the next.
I am having a hard time understanding why God would allow her to suffer so much. Allow me to have to watch her suffer everyday. Then, I am quickly reminded of how God sent his only son to die on the cross and suffer like no one ever has. I suddenly start to understand this whole thing called life. At least, I think I understand it. I have come to realize that we really do have to leave it in God's hands. I no longer pray for a healing. Instead, I pray for his will to be done.
Is that the road that is traveled by many. The easy road? I don't think so. I think it is the road less traveled. It is hard to let go and just let God. It is a rocky hard thing to do. I think hoping and praying that my mom will be ok is the easy way. It is easier to keep a positive mind. It is easier to have expectations of happiness again with her. Instead, I have let it all go. I am still there everyday. We still talk. I still hold her hand and take her for walks in her wheelchair. But, I also have come to terms that this is not going to last for long. In her case, when I say goodbye, I'll see you tomorrow. I never really know if I will or not. This road is the road less traveled. This is the road I wouldn't trade for the world. I have learned so much from my mom, but never has she been able to teach me what she has taught me in the last four months. She has taught me love in a way I never knew with her, and we are really close. She is also teaching me that no matter what tomorrow brings. That love will always be there. In spirit.
I chose, again, the road less traveled. I would trek down that road a 100 times over if it meant loving and learning what I have from a beautiful woman I call, Mom!
Saturday, June 15, 2013
It isn't About The Nail
It really isn't about the nail!!
Erin, over at Living in Yellow posted this video and I had to share it. I was laughing so hard. It is so true. Not only with our husbands or boyfriends, but with everyday life. Sometimes we complain about things that really bother us and never realize that the problem is right in front of us. In her case, she would have to look in a mirror, but, I think you get the idea! I am so guilty of this!!
I can't tell you how many times I have sat and complained about something when the answer is so simple and so easy to fix. I think we get caught up in this thing called life and fail to see the great big picture right in front of us.
I showed this to my husband, Marty and he laughed. Then he looked at me and said, "yep, that would be you!!." I plead guilty!! I do tend to be a drama queen more times then I would like to admit. However, he flies by the seat of his pants and I make a list for everything! They say, opposites attract.
I hope this video makes you laugh. I watched it twice and the guys expression and what he said had me rolling!
Cathy
:)
Friday, May 17, 2013
The Wind Beneath My Wings
Well, I thought I would re-cap my birthday week. It started out so good. We left for Vegas on the third of May. One week before my birthday. We took my mom with us. She wanted to stay at my cousins and visit with her sister. Marty and I got a hotel. The ride to Vegas was uneventful, until we were almost there. My mom never told me that she was having really bad pain in her back. She was not going to have anything ruin her trip. We were about 30 minutes from my cousins house and the pain was so sever she could barely sit in the car. I gave her some Tylenol and got a hot pack to put on her back. (Yes, I carry hot packs when we travel. The ones you twist and they get hot. I carry every known drug I might need in my tote. I really don't like paying $5.00 for two Tylenol at a hotel.) She said she felt better, so she stayed at my cousins and Marty and I went to our hotel.
We had such a great time. The man knows how to make the start of my birthday week fun. I called and checked on my mom 20 times in those 3 days. She said she was feeling good and that she was having fun. I should have never believed her!! When we went to pick her up and go home. She could barely walk.
Since my parents use to live in Nevada. I knew where all the hospitals were. I told her I would take her and she refused. Needless to say, the ride home was not to much fun for her.
When we got home she slept and didn't wake up to the next morning. She did pretty well during the day. That night, the pain came back again, only this time, when she stood up, she was covered in blood.
I called 911 and they rushed her to the hospital. They admitted her right away. They never found out why she was bleeding or why she had the back pain. They did however start her on antibiotics and gave her two blood transfusions. Then she went into A-Fib and her 02 levels were very low. They thought she had a blood clot in her lung. They ran tests and found out that everything was clear.
On my Birthday. I spent it at the hospital with my mom. (As I did everyday since she was admitted .) That night Marty took me out to eat. We had a nice dinner. I just couldn't get into it. I was so worried about my mom.
The next day, Saturday, My mom made a complete turn around. The doctors were amazed and so was I. Her team of doctors told me that if she is the same the next day, on Mothers Day she could come home.
Mothers Day came and went. My mom couldn't come home. She had fallen trying to get out of bed. She was very weak and couldn't stand on her own. She sprained her ankle and injured her knee really bad. My mom has been completely bed ridden. It has been five days. She is not making any progress. Her body is weak and she is confused and mentally unstable. If she can stay in her bed for 24 hours without a sitter, ( the confusion she is having makes that a very hard task for the sitter.) they will transfer her to a rehab facility. There, they will hopefully get her mobile and because she won't be laying in a bed all day, her confusion will subside.
This has been so hard on our family. It has been especially hard on me. My mom lives with us since my dad passed away. We shop together, go to lunch and do so much everyday.
It is hard for me to see her this way. It is harder to not know what our Heavenly Father has planed for her. I wish I could say that the rehab will be a fix all for her, but I can't. I pray everyday that His will be done.
My mom is an active lady. One who still did her hair every morning, put her makeup on and ironed her clothes, ( Who irons???) She loves to shop, a trait she taught me how to do very well. She is an amazing friend and I miss her so much.
So, my birthday week didn't go the way I though it would. Marty had so many things planed for us to do. I always look forward to what my daughter, friends and Marty plan. We do birthdays big in our family. Especially for the kids. Yet, I wouldn't have spent the last 10 days any other way.
My mom has always been there for me. She was my rock when my son was in the hospital for 11 moths with cancer. She has been the best friend a daughter could ever have.
She has truly always been the wind beneth my wings.
I love you mom. I pray you can recover from this.
This song is for you! <3 p="">xoxo
We had such a great time. The man knows how to make the start of my birthday week fun. I called and checked on my mom 20 times in those 3 days. She said she was feeling good and that she was having fun. I should have never believed her!! When we went to pick her up and go home. She could barely walk.
Since my parents use to live in Nevada. I knew where all the hospitals were. I told her I would take her and she refused. Needless to say, the ride home was not to much fun for her.
When we got home she slept and didn't wake up to the next morning. She did pretty well during the day. That night, the pain came back again, only this time, when she stood up, she was covered in blood.
I called 911 and they rushed her to the hospital. They admitted her right away. They never found out why she was bleeding or why she had the back pain. They did however start her on antibiotics and gave her two blood transfusions. Then she went into A-Fib and her 02 levels were very low. They thought she had a blood clot in her lung. They ran tests and found out that everything was clear.
On my Birthday. I spent it at the hospital with my mom. (As I did everyday since she was admitted .) That night Marty took me out to eat. We had a nice dinner. I just couldn't get into it. I was so worried about my mom.
The next day, Saturday, My mom made a complete turn around. The doctors were amazed and so was I. Her team of doctors told me that if she is the same the next day, on Mothers Day she could come home.
Mothers Day came and went. My mom couldn't come home. She had fallen trying to get out of bed. She was very weak and couldn't stand on her own. She sprained her ankle and injured her knee really bad. My mom has been completely bed ridden. It has been five days. She is not making any progress. Her body is weak and she is confused and mentally unstable. If she can stay in her bed for 24 hours without a sitter, ( the confusion she is having makes that a very hard task for the sitter.) they will transfer her to a rehab facility. There, they will hopefully get her mobile and because she won't be laying in a bed all day, her confusion will subside.
This has been so hard on our family. It has been especially hard on me. My mom lives with us since my dad passed away. We shop together, go to lunch and do so much everyday.
It is hard for me to see her this way. It is harder to not know what our Heavenly Father has planed for her. I wish I could say that the rehab will be a fix all for her, but I can't. I pray everyday that His will be done.
My mom is an active lady. One who still did her hair every morning, put her makeup on and ironed her clothes, ( Who irons???) She loves to shop, a trait she taught me how to do very well. She is an amazing friend and I miss her so much.
So, my birthday week didn't go the way I though it would. Marty had so many things planed for us to do. I always look forward to what my daughter, friends and Marty plan. We do birthdays big in our family. Especially for the kids. Yet, I wouldn't have spent the last 10 days any other way.
My mom has always been there for me. She was my rock when my son was in the hospital for 11 moths with cancer. She has been the best friend a daughter could ever have.
She has truly always been the wind beneth my wings.
I love you mom. I pray you can recover from this.
This song is for you! <3 p="">xoxo
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Top Ten
I love music. Any kind of music. I love driving and blaring it in my car. Music to me has so much meaning. There isn't one type of music that I listen to. I love country, rap, R&B, rock and the list goes on.
So, I decided to write down my top ten favorite songs right now. Some are old. Some are new. This was not easy because there are so many that are my favorite. I love Faith Hill and Tim McGraw. They didn't make it on my list but I really do love them.
So, here are my favorite top ten songs...
10,OMG...Usher
9, Pocket Full Of Sunshine...Natasha Bedingfield
8, Brighter Then The Sun...Colbie Callat. (This is mine and Elle's song!)
7, You And Me Against The World...Helen Reedy. (This was mine and my son's song. It still is, even though he is in Heaven.)
6, Diamonds in the sky...Rihanna
5, Summer Nights...Rascal Flats (I love hot summer nights!)
4, Roll On...Kid Rock
3, From where you are...Lighthouse. (I heard this song on Pandora and thought of my son!)
2, Stay...Rihanna
*1, When I was your man...Bruno Mars
I think Usher and Bruno Mars are amazing performers and I love the two songs above. I also like some of Jack Johnson's music, Upside Down. Reminds me of being on the boat at the river.( Sorry Jack, you didn't make the cut!) Music seems to always bring back a memory for me. If I like the song and I connect it to something. That song then becomes part of that memory.
Roll On by Kid Rock will always remind me of summer 3 years ago. I think I over played that song. Can't help it. I love it!
So, do you love music? Do certain songs bring back memories? Do you drive with the stereo up really loud and sing off key like I do?
What are your favorite songs right now??
I would love to know.
Cathy
So, I decided to write down my top ten favorite songs right now. Some are old. Some are new. This was not easy because there are so many that are my favorite. I love Faith Hill and Tim McGraw. They didn't make it on my list but I really do love them.
So, here are my favorite top ten songs...
10,OMG...Usher
9, Pocket Full Of Sunshine...Natasha Bedingfield
8, Brighter Then The Sun...Colbie Callat. (This is mine and Elle's song!)
7, You And Me Against The World...Helen Reedy. (This was mine and my son's song. It still is, even though he is in Heaven.)
6, Diamonds in the sky...Rihanna
5, Summer Nights...Rascal Flats (I love hot summer nights!)
4, Roll On...Kid Rock
3, From where you are...Lighthouse. (I heard this song on Pandora and thought of my son!)
2, Stay...Rihanna
*1, When I was your man...Bruno Mars
I think Usher and Bruno Mars are amazing performers and I love the two songs above. I also like some of Jack Johnson's music, Upside Down. Reminds me of being on the boat at the river.( Sorry Jack, you didn't make the cut!) Music seems to always bring back a memory for me. If I like the song and I connect it to something. That song then becomes part of that memory.
Roll On by Kid Rock will always remind me of summer 3 years ago. I think I over played that song. Can't help it. I love it!
So, do you love music? Do certain songs bring back memories? Do you drive with the stereo up really loud and sing off key like I do?
What are your favorite songs right now??
I would love to know.
Cathy
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
It seems like days go by so fast. It is so hard to believe it is almost May. My birthday month. I milk it for all it is worth.My sweet husband is on it now. It only took 20 + years for him to get on board. I believe that there is no way to celebrate a birthday in one day. So, I like to spread it out for at least a week, or more. I have a feeling it gets old after awhile. So, a week is good. It works for me.
We are still looking for plants for the front of our house. Maybe I should share a little about the soil where we live. I think it may or may not be toxic. I have only seen a hand full of homes up here where they don't have box wood. Most front yards either have round bushes or square bushes. That's it. Oh, and rose bushes. I am not a fan of any of those. I am determined to travel to get the plants that I think would look pretty in our front yard. I am also determined to keep said plants alive in soil that I think may or may not be toxic.We had the (box) bushes removed. We kept one. I mean, it would look odd if we didn't. We would be the only house on the block who didn't have a square bush in our front yard. It has all been cleaned up and I cringe every time we pull into our driveway. It is so bare. Marty said, with a smile, "I either find something this weekend or he will pick something out." I have no doubt it will be round or square at some point. So I have my work cut out for me this weekend. Wish me luck!
I would like to invite you to read Britni's blog. You can read her story here and here If you haven't read my blog. Which I know not very many do. I am not to into it. A once in a while post makes me happy. But, if someone is reading can you please take a minute to leave her some love. You will leave so inspired.
hopefirmandsecure.blogspot.com
Well, I am going to get ready for my babies. They are coming over for a big Italian dinner. Compliments of my mom, because seriously, no one would even come over for dinner if they new I cooked it. I will, someday have the desire to cook. As of now I will continue to leave that to the chef in the family. Marty! He is an amazing cook. I have OCD, so I love to clean. That is my job. It works for us and no one gets sick from my cooking..Win-Win! :)
Enjoy the rest of your week
:)
Cathy
We are still looking for plants for the front of our house. Maybe I should share a little about the soil where we live. I think it may or may not be toxic. I have only seen a hand full of homes up here where they don't have box wood. Most front yards either have round bushes or square bushes. That's it. Oh, and rose bushes. I am not a fan of any of those. I am determined to travel to get the plants that I think would look pretty in our front yard. I am also determined to keep said plants alive in soil that I think may or may not be toxic.We had the (box) bushes removed. We kept one. I mean, it would look odd if we didn't. We would be the only house on the block who didn't have a square bush in our front yard. It has all been cleaned up and I cringe every time we pull into our driveway. It is so bare. Marty said, with a smile, "I either find something this weekend or he will pick something out." I have no doubt it will be round or square at some point. So I have my work cut out for me this weekend. Wish me luck!
I would like to invite you to read Britni's blog. You can read her story here and here If you haven't read my blog. Which I know not very many do. I am not to into it. A once in a while post makes me happy. But, if someone is reading can you please take a minute to leave her some love. You will leave so inspired.
hopefirmandsecure.blogspot.com
Well, I am going to get ready for my babies. They are coming over for a big Italian dinner. Compliments of my mom, because seriously, no one would even come over for dinner if they new I cooked it. I will, someday have the desire to cook. As of now I will continue to leave that to the chef in the family. Marty! He is an amazing cook. I have OCD, so I love to clean. That is my job. It works for us and no one gets sick from my cooking..Win-Win! :)
Enjoy the rest of your week
:)
Cathy
Friday, March 29, 2013
Happy Easter
Happy Easter to all. I hope everyone has a blessed day.
This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it!
This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it!
Thursday, March 21, 2013
One dieing bush?
We have been enjoying some beautiful weather in Cali. I have already started planting some flowers. Only a few. My luck, we will get another freeze. I figured I would plant some and if they die I can always bring them back. We never know what April will bring. Hopefully the worst is over!!
We are having some landscaping done in the front of our house. A (one) bush is dieing, so my husband told me he was going to ask the gardener to remove it. It is pretty big. I am sure the roots are huge. However, that is not what I heard. What I heard was, we are redesigning the whole front yard. Starting over from scratch. The grass will stay because it is my husbands pride and joy and it really is beautiful. So...I have been looking everywhere to get ideas on how I want the "whole" front yard to look. I never really took much interest in front yards. Now when I drive by, I go really slow. When I am with Marty,. I have him back up a couple of times so I can see a certain house. This may or may not drive him crazy. He is really good about it though. He just says that the people that own the house that we keep going back and forth to see probably think we are nuts! Poor guy, he is probably right. That doesn't bother him as much as when I take a picture of someones house. I am a visual person. The best ideas are on my camera. So, needless to say. ...
That one dieing bush will soon turn into a complete new look of our front yard. I can't wait to post before and afters. I am really excited. I think it is about time. It gets old driving up to the same front yard everyday. I am sure Marty will agree. I use to do this to my living room. I never could find the right furniture. I am in love with my furniture now. The poor man thought he was safe.
In all honesty. I really wish the bush didn't need to be removed. But, that will be my little secret.
Let the landscaping begin!
Have a great day
:)
Cathy
We are having some landscaping done in the front of our house. A (one) bush is dieing, so my husband told me he was going to ask the gardener to remove it. It is pretty big. I am sure the roots are huge. However, that is not what I heard. What I heard was, we are redesigning the whole front yard. Starting over from scratch. The grass will stay because it is my husbands pride and joy and it really is beautiful. So...I have been looking everywhere to get ideas on how I want the "whole" front yard to look. I never really took much interest in front yards. Now when I drive by, I go really slow. When I am with Marty,. I have him back up a couple of times so I can see a certain house. This may or may not drive him crazy. He is really good about it though. He just says that the people that own the house that we keep going back and forth to see probably think we are nuts! Poor guy, he is probably right. That doesn't bother him as much as when I take a picture of someones house. I am a visual person. The best ideas are on my camera. So, needless to say. ...
That one dieing bush will soon turn into a complete new look of our front yard. I can't wait to post before and afters. I am really excited. I think it is about time. It gets old driving up to the same front yard everyday. I am sure Marty will agree. I use to do this to my living room. I never could find the right furniture. I am in love with my furniture now. The poor man thought he was safe.
In all honesty. I really wish the bush didn't need to be removed. But, that will be my little secret.
Let the landscaping begin!
Have a great day
:)
Cathy
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
A letter from Brittni
I wanted to share this letter from my sweet friend Brittni. I want to be able to come back here some day when I need to be reminded of the love God has for us. Some days we need to be reminded. I can't imagine a better way then through the bravery, love and faith that is Brittni and Steven.
I am also sharing a picture of precious Zeke. He is so beautiful.I feel honored and blessed to have held his little hand. He held mine so tight. I will never forget this precious baby. Sleep with angels sweet baby boy.
I
wish today I could have awaken to just another day... Kicks and flips
from the greatest gift I have ever been given... But I didn't. I wish I
could say all is good in this world... But it isn't. There is a whole in
my heart that will never be filled. My orange juice this morning didnt
hold the same splendor knowing it wouldn't bring my boy back. As we are
forced with the reality of walking the halls
of a funeral home the sting is ever present. Our faith has never
promised to rid us of this pain and hurt. The Lord will never bring our
son into our arms here on earth again... But He will bring us to our
son. He did promise to cry along side us as we are weeping.. He does
know our pain... He will NEVER leave us... He is close to the broken
hearted... And He has given us the gift of eternal life. With all of
that being said there are a few details I feel compelled to share that
help express the unexplainable peace we have received in the midst of
the greatest grief one could know.
Our son entered the world on march 9th ... 61 hours and 37 minutes after I was admitted. If you are assuming many were at their wits end, you are only scratching the surface. I can't tell you how much pressure I felt to appease everyone who had spent days camped out waiting for his appearance... Aside from the overwhelming excitement from knowing I was finally on the verge of holding my baby.!! We awoke that morning to a verse of the day....
2 Peter 1:5-8
For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Funny. The last two days had been "unsuccessful" in the eyes of everyone surrounding us. Good reminder God... Good sense of humor as well. After that we were visited by the new dr on staff. She was amazing and meant for us, for our son and his delivery... But we didn't know that yet. Once she gave us news of our only minimal progress we were visited by our small group and I was back onto pitocin. Only minutes later a few members of our church's pastoral care team visited us. They prayer over us and anointed me with oil. We felt so blessed and recharged. Next thing we knew as I'm sitting in the bed chatting it up my water breaks... I had already been having contractions on my own but after the pitocin and my water went it was a slippery slope to painville.!! I had no idea I would finally be reaching labor, hard labor, so quickly.
The doctor who had come on that morning was so attentive and caring. She was constantly in checking on us and doing tasks that are not within her job description. As soon as he was out and taken to the NICU she was doing everything she could to get me out of my bed and to my babies side. She asked to be the one to take us to his side and poured love on all three of us. All throughout the night she was in our room loving and mourning along side of us. This women was chosen by God to be the person to deliver Ezekiel. She gave all the glory to Him and showered His love as I don't feel any other doctor could have. All our staff was such a blessing and would take days to list each individually. (I will get to a post someday to recognize all of the hoops that the people of our hospital went through for us.... From operating outside of policy... To staying past the end of shifts or coming in on days off to be with us... They stopped at nothing.!!)
In honoring Him and giving it all to Him, His will was done. Our son graced our presence that same day... And we were blessed with time. 6 hours and 11 minutes of time... Spent fulfilling our every wish we had prayed for. We knew our time was not going to be like that of other families with their newborns and we dreamed accordingly; all the while knowing that if God saw it be fit in His will to heal our son here in our arms rather than His own He would... But that was not a part of the upper story. We still do not know the upper story, and quite frankly we never may... But we do know he is whole in the arms of Jesus. His beauty here on earth will leave a lasting imprint in our hearts and an ever present image on our minds. I have never known such beauty in my life. While I am crushed beyond earthly repair that he has left my arms... I am so grateful he is now flying among angels awaiting the day I come into his presence yet again.
All our love
God bless.
If anyone would like to donate to Zeke's memorial fund please visit their memorial page,
I am also sharing a picture of precious Zeke. He is so beautiful.I feel honored and blessed to have held his little hand. He held mine so tight. I will never forget this precious baby. Sleep with angels sweet baby boy.
Our son entered the world on march 9th ... 61 hours and 37 minutes after I was admitted. If you are assuming many were at their wits end, you are only scratching the surface. I can't tell you how much pressure I felt to appease everyone who had spent days camped out waiting for his appearance... Aside from the overwhelming excitement from knowing I was finally on the verge of holding my baby.!! We awoke that morning to a verse of the day....
2 Peter 1:5-8
For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Funny. The last two days had been "unsuccessful" in the eyes of everyone surrounding us. Good reminder God... Good sense of humor as well. After that we were visited by the new dr on staff. She was amazing and meant for us, for our son and his delivery... But we didn't know that yet. Once she gave us news of our only minimal progress we were visited by our small group and I was back onto pitocin. Only minutes later a few members of our church's pastoral care team visited us. They prayer over us and anointed me with oil. We felt so blessed and recharged. Next thing we knew as I'm sitting in the bed chatting it up my water breaks... I had already been having contractions on my own but after the pitocin and my water went it was a slippery slope to painville.!! I had no idea I would finally be reaching labor, hard labor, so quickly.
The doctor who had come on that morning was so attentive and caring. She was constantly in checking on us and doing tasks that are not within her job description. As soon as he was out and taken to the NICU she was doing everything she could to get me out of my bed and to my babies side. She asked to be the one to take us to his side and poured love on all three of us. All throughout the night she was in our room loving and mourning along side of us. This women was chosen by God to be the person to deliver Ezekiel. She gave all the glory to Him and showered His love as I don't feel any other doctor could have. All our staff was such a blessing and would take days to list each individually. (I will get to a post someday to recognize all of the hoops that the people of our hospital went through for us.... From operating outside of policy... To staying past the end of shifts or coming in on days off to be with us... They stopped at nothing.!!)
In honoring Him and giving it all to Him, His will was done. Our son graced our presence that same day... And we were blessed with time. 6 hours and 11 minutes of time... Spent fulfilling our every wish we had prayed for. We knew our time was not going to be like that of other families with their newborns and we dreamed accordingly; all the while knowing that if God saw it be fit in His will to heal our son here in our arms rather than His own He would... But that was not a part of the upper story. We still do not know the upper story, and quite frankly we never may... But we do know he is whole in the arms of Jesus. His beauty here on earth will leave a lasting imprint in our hearts and an ever present image on our minds. I have never known such beauty in my life. While I am crushed beyond earthly repair that he has left my arms... I am so grateful he is now flying among angels awaiting the day I come into his presence yet again.
All our love
God bless.
If anyone would like to donate to Zeke's memorial fund please visit their memorial page,
- Please feel free to share this on your blog. Lets all help this precious couple reach their goal for the memorial bench.. They have never asked for anything. Please let them have this one wish, to remember their baby by.. Please refer all back to my blog where they can leave a comment for Steven and Britni to see or on her facebook page, "Blessings of Ezekiel Anthony". Lets shower them with love. Thank you!!
In faith and love,
Cathy
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Tonight I witnessed love in the most amazing
way. Zeke graced the world at 7:38pm. 61 hours after his mommy and daddy
came to the hospital. He is beautiful. Brittni did an awesome job. She
did what it took to bring her baby boy into the world. Steven was so
good to her and stood right by her side. They wheeled Brittni into the
NICU with Steven. They allowed the nurse to open the blinds so that we could
all be apart of this ongoing journey. WE, (a lot of people.) all
stood in front of the glass and watched. There was not a sound. Just the
sound of tears. Tears of Joy for both of them.They got to see their
baby's eyes and feel his sweet little body. After the family went in and
saw Zeke. Then Marty, Jeff, Elle and I went into the NICU to see Zeke
for the first time. He was so beautiful. Perfect in every way. I am so
proud of them. They said Yes and in return they saw Gods love at it's
finest even though they knew all along that Zeke would soon go into the
arms of Jesus. They, and I believe that God gives, and only God takes. I
will never forget this night. I will never forget the faith and bravery
of Brittni and Steven. God is smiling down on both of you. I love you
both so much. I love you Ezekiel Anthony Acosta. Sleep with Angels sweet
baby boy. Until we see you again. ♥
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Life is sweet.
Tonight we had a new grand baby. A girl. Kelly Ann. We could not be happier. We are so excited! I can't wait to see what life has in store for us with all of these little ones.
Thank you Heavenly Father. We are blessed beyond words.
Life is sweet
Cathy
:0)
Thank you Heavenly Father. We are blessed beyond words.
Life is sweet
Cathy
:0)
Friday, February 22, 2013
Routine Mishap
I am so glad the weekend is here!! I am really happy today is over. Today is my deep clean Friday.) Things got a little out of order today. My daughter had a doctor appointment. It was at 9:00 this morning. She asked me if I would help her with getting the kids ready and go with her. It was a really important appointment, so of course I said yes!! We work so well together. We are like clock work. we were out the door at 8:45.
The problem is, I am not a morning person. I got up at 6:00 to get ready and to be out of my house by 7:30. She lives about 15 minutes from me.
It is not that I don't like getting up early. I don't sleep in late. I just don't like my morning routine to be changed. I know that there are MANY tines that it has too, but I rather stick to my morning routine. My routine in the morning is to wake up and first thing I do is let as much light in as possible. Then I have a cup of tea! I love tea. In the summer, I open all the windows early. (I love to air the house out.) Let all the sunshine in. (Enter happy dance here!!) wash down the patio and water potted plants out back. Finish my tea and then head for a shower and get ready for my day. I seriously do that every morning. In the winter, I avoid the deadness of winter on the patio. Instead, I do some stuff around the house.
The thing is. I like to do the same thing every morning. I don't care about the rest of the day. That first hour though, is a critical part of how my day will go.When I get home and put my car in park it takes me 2.4 seconds to get into my comfy pants or pj bottoms. Then, it is usually time to start thinking about dinner. I should explain that when I say, "thinking about dinner." That means I will ask my husband what we are having. As most people know. The oven and I do not get along. AT. ALL. I think everyone agrees that it is a safer place if I stay away from all things cooking. The great thing is. My husband loves to cook. He is an awesome cook. Why take that happiness away from him. ;) He cooks, I clean! It is a win, win, all around! I have a sign in my kitchen that says," keep the kitchen clean, eat out!!" It is my favorite sign. I wish we could all live by it. It makes perfect sense to me! Soon summer will be here and we will have the BBQ going! I can't wait. We throw almost everything on the BBQ. A no mess meal. See, when there is a will, there is a way! :)
So, today I came home after my daughter's doctor appointment and started in on my deep clean Friday. I just got done an hour ago. Love me a clean house! Their isn't to many things that are more important then my daughter. So, if she needs me. I can get up at 6:00 and head out the door. I may not be the happiest person in the world. But, she is totally worth it!
Now, I think I will go to bed. We have a fun night planed for tomorrow. It is my Son In Laws birthday. A bunch of us are going out and celebrating. It should be a fun night!
I hope everyone has an amazing
weekend!
Cathy :)
The problem is, I am not a morning person. I got up at 6:00 to get ready and to be out of my house by 7:30. She lives about 15 minutes from me.
It is not that I don't like getting up early. I don't sleep in late. I just don't like my morning routine to be changed. I know that there are MANY tines that it has too, but I rather stick to my morning routine. My routine in the morning is to wake up and first thing I do is let as much light in as possible. Then I have a cup of tea! I love tea. In the summer, I open all the windows early. (I love to air the house out.) Let all the sunshine in. (Enter happy dance here!!) wash down the patio and water potted plants out back. Finish my tea and then head for a shower and get ready for my day. I seriously do that every morning. In the winter, I avoid the deadness of winter on the patio. Instead, I do some stuff around the house.
The thing is. I like to do the same thing every morning. I don't care about the rest of the day. That first hour though, is a critical part of how my day will go.When I get home and put my car in park it takes me 2.4 seconds to get into my comfy pants or pj bottoms. Then, it is usually time to start thinking about dinner. I should explain that when I say, "thinking about dinner." That means I will ask my husband what we are having. As most people know. The oven and I do not get along. AT. ALL. I think everyone agrees that it is a safer place if I stay away from all things cooking. The great thing is. My husband loves to cook. He is an awesome cook. Why take that happiness away from him. ;) He cooks, I clean! It is a win, win, all around! I have a sign in my kitchen that says," keep the kitchen clean, eat out!!" It is my favorite sign. I wish we could all live by it. It makes perfect sense to me! Soon summer will be here and we will have the BBQ going! I can't wait. We throw almost everything on the BBQ. A no mess meal. See, when there is a will, there is a way! :)
So, today I came home after my daughter's doctor appointment and started in on my deep clean Friday. I just got done an hour ago. Love me a clean house! Their isn't to many things that are more important then my daughter. So, if she needs me. I can get up at 6:00 and head out the door. I may not be the happiest person in the world. But, she is totally worth it!
Now, I think I will go to bed. We have a fun night planed for tomorrow. It is my Son In Laws birthday. A bunch of us are going out and celebrating. It should be a fun night!
I hope everyone has an amazing
weekend!
Cathy :)
Monday, February 11, 2013
The Loves of my life!!
Today I am posting some pictures of My daughter and her beautiful family. Elle is my partner in crime, and my BFF! We do a lot together. However, my babies are my life. Sorry Elle!
My first grandson is Jeremy. Better known as "The mild!" Jeremy is 5 years old He has an old soul. Since the day Elle brought him home he has been so easy going. He slept through the night after a couple of weeks and we never knew he was around. He is very mellow. He was named after my son who passed away. My daughter and I see so much of my son in him. He looks just like his daddy but has my daughters eyes. When we look into those eyes we see my Jeremy. My son had the most piercing blue eyes. He is my sidekick. He just started kindergarten this year. He amazes me on how well he is reading and writing. He loves school and is soaking everything up that he can Jeremy loves super hero's and his new found love of reading and writing. I had the pleasure of being in the delivery room when he was born. It was instant love.At that moment, I knew that my life was changed in a beautiful way. This sweet little boy has me wrapped around his little finger. and I would not have it any other way!!
My second grandchild is Berkley. aka, Breezy, B, Berkley Girl. She will answer to any of them. Berkley is 3 years old She is better known as "The Wild! A complete opposite of her brother Jeremy. She is all girl. She is a spit fire. She keeps Elle on her feet from the minute she wakes up until her cute head hits the pillow at night. She gives me a run for my money. Berkley loves princess, but this girl is a fashion diva. She is a morning person. As soon as she gets up in the morning she wants to get dressed,. have her hair done, and shoes on.. It doesn't stop there though,. a couple of hours latter,. She wants a new outfit.with matching bow, socks and shoes. This may or may not be repeated through out the day. She is strong willed and lets it be known. there is also a soft side to this little girl. She is a mommy to her baby brother and loves unconditionally. She is never without her baby dolls and she loves anything Disney. She loves to shop,(thank goodness.) We do a lot of it. Berkley will eat anything. She was and still is a great sleeper.. Like her brother Jeremy, She slept through the night at a couple of weeks old. She is my ..Breezy, Beautiful, Berkley girl. 
This is Elle today. On Sunday, she went and had her hair cut. All of the proceeds went to our friend Brittni for the memorial bench for their baby Ezekiel. (See last post.) She donated her hair to Locks Of Love. A foundation that makes wigs for Children with cancer. She remembers a little girl who was in the same hospital that my son was in. Elle was 13 and never forgot how this precious little girl would brush her wig and put it on all by herself every day. She posted this picture on her way home. She called me and told me to look at it. I was shocked to see how much she looked like her brother.She is a natural blond just like her daughter. I love this color on her though. I think she looks beautiful. I have to say. She is just as beautiful on the inside.So...This is the joy that my husband and I share our life with. There isn't a day that goes by that we are not reminded of my son. He is in the eyes of little Jeremy. I get to see him in a glimpse of his sister. He is in my heart always. We are blessed, and we are in love!!!
How wonderful life is
with them in the world!!
have a great week!
Cathy
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Ezekiel's shower/celebration of life
Saturday we went to Brittni and Stephen's baby shower for Ezekiel. It was the most incredible celebration full of people who love and care so deeply for this beautiful family. They went all out for their 'little man". It was decked out in red, teal and of course... mustaches.
The day was filled with so much love. It was good to be able to see my sweet friend and share in this blessing with them.
You can still make donations for Ezekiel. Just click here to go to the website that his mommy and daddy set up for his memorial bench. You can also read about their journey on their facebook page.
Thank you so much. Please keep this sweet family in your prayers.
Cathy
xo
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Random Post
I am so happy that Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow. I am so ready for spring!! I am so over winter!! I can even say, I am so over my boots!! There are so many cute things out for spring. I am looking forward to things blooming and warmer days. The best part is that once spring gets here, summer is right around the corner. Longer days and warmer nights. I.Can't.Wait. I can't really complain. California winters are not so bad. We have mostly sunny days. The nights where I live get pretty cold though. We are expecting snow again Friday. It will be a P.J. day for me.
My daughter Elle and I are planing the summer. The guys just kind of go along with it. We love them. :) We want to go to San Diego and we really want to spend time at the beach more this year. She was pregnant all summer last year. Not that being pregnant stops her from doing anything. But, this year will be so much fun! Planing vacations and a lot of beach trips.
We had a Super Bowl party on Sunday. I have to say it was the best one we ever had. I really got into the game this time instead of just the commercials. I liked and didn't like the halftime show. I really like Beyonce. I think I would have liked her a little more, if she was wearing just a little more. I think she is a great performer and I really like her music. I loved that Destiny's Child was brought back together for the show. I guess that is entertainment. All in all I really enjoyed it! I was glad the 49er' s didn't win. They beat the Packers and I wasn't really happy about that. Like I really follow football We are a Packer and USC family. That is about all I follow. Ha!
Saturday we are going to Brittni's baby shower. (See last post.) She is asking that we bring a stuffed animal. There is a lady who she will donate them to. She re stuffs them into the babies birth weight. So mommies can hold them. I think that is such a sweet idea!! The time is getting closer and I think this get together will be amazing. Brittni and Steven are two amazing people and I wouldn't expect anything less. Elle will be taking pictures and I promise to post as many as I can. Hopefully on Monday!!
I am going to be truthful here. I have never posted or downloaded a picture onto the computer...EVER! I have so many on my facebook from my phone. But, that is where it ends. I will be getting a lesson from my daughter on Monday. I have never had the need to download pictures. Elle is a photographer. I have SO many pictures that she has saved on my computer and in albums and that I have scrapbooked. I guess I just got lazy and let her do all the work. That is going to change and I will be posting pictures on my blog. SOON!
Lastly, I would like to thank Erin from, Sunny Side Up, for posting about our sweet friend Brittni and her precious baby. Erin has a heart of gold. I love her blog and I love that she is so real. She also has a really beautiful family. I would also like to thank those of you that took the time to read her story, and those who donated. It meant so much to me. It also meant so much to this family. Please continue to pray for them as they walk down this journey.
Thank you.
Have a great day,
Cathy
My daughter Elle and I are planing the summer. The guys just kind of go along with it. We love them. :) We want to go to San Diego and we really want to spend time at the beach more this year. She was pregnant all summer last year. Not that being pregnant stops her from doing anything. But, this year will be so much fun! Planing vacations and a lot of beach trips.
We had a Super Bowl party on Sunday. I have to say it was the best one we ever had. I really got into the game this time instead of just the commercials. I liked and didn't like the halftime show. I really like Beyonce. I think I would have liked her a little more, if she was wearing just a little more. I think she is a great performer and I really like her music. I loved that Destiny's Child was brought back together for the show. I guess that is entertainment. All in all I really enjoyed it! I was glad the 49er' s didn't win. They beat the Packers and I wasn't really happy about that. Like I really follow football We are a Packer and USC family. That is about all I follow. Ha!
Saturday we are going to Brittni's baby shower. (See last post.) She is asking that we bring a stuffed animal. There is a lady who she will donate them to. She re stuffs them into the babies birth weight. So mommies can hold them. I think that is such a sweet idea!! The time is getting closer and I think this get together will be amazing. Brittni and Steven are two amazing people and I wouldn't expect anything less. Elle will be taking pictures and I promise to post as many as I can. Hopefully on Monday!!
I am going to be truthful here. I have never posted or downloaded a picture onto the computer...EVER! I have so many on my facebook from my phone. But, that is where it ends. I will be getting a lesson from my daughter on Monday. I have never had the need to download pictures. Elle is a photographer. I have SO many pictures that she has saved on my computer and in albums and that I have scrapbooked. I guess I just got lazy and let her do all the work. That is going to change and I will be posting pictures on my blog. SOON!
Lastly, I would like to thank Erin from, Sunny Side Up, for posting about our sweet friend Brittni and her precious baby. Erin has a heart of gold. I love her blog and I love that she is so real. She also has a really beautiful family. I would also like to thank those of you that took the time to read her story, and those who donated. It meant so much to me. It also meant so much to this family. Please continue to pray for them as they walk down this journey.
Thank you.
Have a great day,
Cathy
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Give a little bit of love
I am writing this post today with a heavy heart. It is times like this that we stop and realize that sometimes things don't always turn out like we plan them. However, we still feel blessed by the love God has for us.
I would like to share a story about a couple who I have the privilege of knowing. I have known Brittni for 22 years. Her mom, Tracey and I are very close. She was there for me when my son had cancer and she held me up when the doctor's had me in a little room and gave me news that no mother wants to hear. She took care of my little girl as if she were her own, so my husband and I could be by my son's bedside and never leave. Our son went home to be with the Lord. But Tracey has and is still there for me and helps to keep my son's memory alive.
Now, it is time for me, in some small way, to be there for her daughter. Brittni was told that her precious baby Ezekiel Anthony has anencephaly, which means he will only grace our lives for a very short time. Both her and her husband have chose to carry their sweet baby to term. He is a blessing from God and has already touched many hearts. They both have a love for Jesus that is unwavering which shows through their love, courage and strength.
Steven and Brittni want so badly to have something that will always remind them of their baby boy. They are now raising funds for a memorial bench in honor of their sweet Ezekiel Anthony. I am asking if you could please help them raise some of the funds to make their wish come true.
Ezekiel may go from his mommy's womb to the arms of Jesus, or he may stay for a short time. Only our Heavenly Father knows.
Could you please take a minute click here for all the information and a story from Zeke's mommy and daddy, and if you can find it in your heart. Please give a little love.
Thank you, God bless you, Cathy
I would like to share a story about a couple who I have the privilege of knowing. I have known Brittni for 22 years. Her mom, Tracey and I are very close. She was there for me when my son had cancer and she held me up when the doctor's had me in a little room and gave me news that no mother wants to hear. She took care of my little girl as if she were her own, so my husband and I could be by my son's bedside and never leave. Our son went home to be with the Lord. But Tracey has and is still there for me and helps to keep my son's memory alive.
Now, it is time for me, in some small way, to be there for her daughter. Brittni was told that her precious baby Ezekiel Anthony has anencephaly, which means he will only grace our lives for a very short time. Both her and her husband have chose to carry their sweet baby to term. He is a blessing from God and has already touched many hearts. They both have a love for Jesus that is unwavering which shows through their love, courage and strength.
Steven and Brittni want so badly to have something that will always remind them of their baby boy. They are now raising funds for a memorial bench in honor of their sweet Ezekiel Anthony. I am asking if you could please help them raise some of the funds to make their wish come true.
Ezekiel may go from his mommy's womb to the arms of Jesus, or he may stay for a short time. Only our Heavenly Father knows.
Could you please take a minute click here for all the information and a story from Zeke's mommy and daddy, and if you can find it in your heart. Please give a little love.
Thank you, God bless you, Cathy
Friday, January 11, 2013
Some thoughts
Happy new year. I hope everyone had a great Holiday. we did. I really wanted to get some pictures up on this pathetic blog of our Christmas but I am not sure that is where I want to go with this yet. I am not sure if I want a public blog and actually do something with it, or, a private one where I can add as many pictures as I want. I have been going back and forth with this in my head. I love my house and I would really like to jump on the bandwagon and link up to some parties, but I feel as though I am just putting to much of myself out there.
So, my New Yer resolution, ( I don't really make them,) is to make a decision this month as to weather I am going to take the plunge and actually start this blog. I want to share my home which has been a labor of love. Most of all I want to share my babies. My daughter and I have talked about it. I may even think about her and I doing this whole blog thing together.
So, I hope I can make my mind up and either hop on the blog train or not.
Hope everyone has a great weekend. We are freezing here in California. We had snow yesterday and today we did not get out of the 30's. Tonight we are in the teens. Makes me feel like I am back east again. This whole weather thing has been so crazy.
Cathy
:)
So, my New Yer resolution, ( I don't really make them,) is to make a decision this month as to weather I am going to take the plunge and actually start this blog. I want to share my home which has been a labor of love. Most of all I want to share my babies. My daughter and I have talked about it. I may even think about her and I doing this whole blog thing together.
So, I hope I can make my mind up and either hop on the blog train or not.
Hope everyone has a great weekend. We are freezing here in California. We had snow yesterday and today we did not get out of the 30's. Tonight we are in the teens. Makes me feel like I am back east again. This whole weather thing has been so crazy.
Cathy
:)
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