Hey Friends,
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Thanks!
Patty
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Thoughts...
I'm feeling like I want to post a few random thoughts....
I love classical music
I miss football
I am very, very tired of the cold
I am not feeling very strong today
I am too emotional
I love freshly baked cookies
I really miss Ian, 9 1/2 months to go!
I feel ungrateful because I love my job but I hate to go to work
I am jealous of stay-at-home moms
I freeze all the time, I am never warm
I am amazed by how wonderful people are
Random, yes.
I love classical music
I miss football
I am very, very tired of the cold
I am not feeling very strong today
I am too emotional
I love freshly baked cookies
I really miss Ian, 9 1/2 months to go!
I feel ungrateful because I love my job but I hate to go to work
I am jealous of stay-at-home moms
I freeze all the time, I am never warm
I am amazed by how wonderful people are
Random, yes.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Why I Love This Girl!
There are TONS of reasons I love this girl...here are just a few!
She loves to be silly!
She is always smiling!
She LOVES chocolate chip cookie dough!
She likes chocolate, and diet coke!
She is fun loving!
She is so photogenic!
She has the most beautiful eyes, ever!
I love my Lou Lou!
She LOVES chocolate chip cookie dough!
She likes chocolate, and diet coke!
She is fun loving!
She is so photogenic!
She has the most beautiful eyes, ever!
I love my Lou Lou!
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Why I love this boy
There are many, many reasons that I love this kid! Here are a few....
1. Cause he LOVES ribs!
2. Cause he LOVES football!
3. Cause he looks GOOD in hats!
3. Cause he looks GOOD in hats!
4. Cause he can kick!
5. Cause he chooses WONDERFUL friends!
6. Cause he looks good with bleached for football hair!
7. Cause he goes to the PG City fireworks when he doesn't want to and doesn't pout!
Oh wait, that is definitely pouting! (love the football)
8. Cause he LOVES chocolate!
Yes, I think I'll keep him!
8. Cause he LOVES chocolate!
Yes, I think I'll keep him!
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
More than you ever wanted to know about Crohn's Disease...
Since Crohn's Disease has been a part of my life with Lennis for more than 30 years now, I thought I'd post a small rant about it. (Yes, I guess I am ranting a lot lately!)
http://www.crohnsdiseasefocus.com/articles/about-crohns-disease/crohns-disease-symptoms.php
This website is a good one to answer questions about symptoms, what the disease actually is, etc.
Lennis had Crohn's Disease for three years before it was diagnosed. We had been married 6 months when he was finally correctly diagnosed. We have been married for 27 years. That's 30 years worth of Crohn's. bleh...
Chronic illness, including Crohn's Disease, robs the sufferer of dignity, self-esteem, the enjoyment of everyday things, a pain-free life, and many other things. However, it teaches patience, love, appreciation for the scarce, pain-free times, endurance, charity, and faith.
Yes, I said faith. Heavenly Father allows trials so we can grow--so we can become like Him--which was our greatest desire in the pre-existance. I admit that most of the time I am sick of growing and don't want to progress if it means the suffering that comes with it. How fortunate I am to have a Guide that knows all, and sees the big picture. My mortal eyes cannot see the important, eternal things--but His can, and He will led us all home, if we allow Him to.
Even though Lennis and I know this, it is still a struggle everyday. Discouragement seems to be a constant companion, while fighting to overcome depression, and hopelessness seems to be in vain. He is in the hospital again for the second time this month--discouragement abounds. Even when he is not hospitalized, his quality of life is what my sweet daughters would say "not so much".
"I need Thee every hour"
http://www.crohnsdiseasefocus.com/articles/about-crohns-disease/crohns-disease-symptoms.php
This website is a good one to answer questions about symptoms, what the disease actually is, etc.
Lennis had Crohn's Disease for three years before it was diagnosed. We had been married 6 months when he was finally correctly diagnosed. We have been married for 27 years. That's 30 years worth of Crohn's. bleh...
Chronic illness, including Crohn's Disease, robs the sufferer of dignity, self-esteem, the enjoyment of everyday things, a pain-free life, and many other things. However, it teaches patience, love, appreciation for the scarce, pain-free times, endurance, charity, and faith.
Yes, I said faith. Heavenly Father allows trials so we can grow--so we can become like Him--which was our greatest desire in the pre-existance. I admit that most of the time I am sick of growing and don't want to progress if it means the suffering that comes with it. How fortunate I am to have a Guide that knows all, and sees the big picture. My mortal eyes cannot see the important, eternal things--but His can, and He will led us all home, if we allow Him to.
Even though Lennis and I know this, it is still a struggle everyday. Discouragement seems to be a constant companion, while fighting to overcome depression, and hopelessness seems to be in vain. He is in the hospital again for the second time this month--discouragement abounds. Even when he is not hospitalized, his quality of life is what my sweet daughters would say "not so much".
So...., even though we get so very discouraged, and feel we cannot handle all the pressures, trials,and struggles that Crohn's Disease brings to our family, We vow to let Him led us home to His care, to His love, to His rest. Lennis and I will make it through Crohn's Disease and whatever else may come--because our Savior lives, knows us, and loves us. He alone has made it possible to come home to our Heavenly Father--home to His rest.
"I need Thee every hour"
We will be ok.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Observations
It is sunny and pretty outside today
Lyndsie visited me today--I miss her
I miss Ian--he has been in Brazil for one year this Wednesday
I hate chronic illness--it really sucks
I'm not feeling very strong today
It is suppose to snow tomorrow
Micah has a football game tomorrow--guess it will be in the snow
I will have some yummy hot chocolate tomorrow--in honor of the snow
I want to put up my Christmas tree
If it snows then it is legal to put up my Christmas tree.....right?
Lyndsie visited me today--I miss her
I miss Ian--he has been in Brazil for one year this Wednesday
I hate chronic illness--it really sucks
I'm not feeling very strong today
It is suppose to snow tomorrow
Micah has a football game tomorrow--guess it will be in the snow
I will have some yummy hot chocolate tomorrow--in honor of the snow
I want to put up my Christmas tree
If it snows then it is legal to put up my Christmas tree.....right?
Friday, October 23, 2009
Gotta love fall!
Here is the cutest little grandson ever, with his first pumpkin ever!I love this little man!
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