Thursdays Thoughts

Selfishness to Gratefulness

You know at times we can be so careless and so selfish; without even realizing that you are behaving that way. I am blessed so abundantly, words can not even describe. Every morning I wake up thanking God for the joys I have in my life. I have the most amazing family, (wonderful husband and a beautiful healthy, adorable son) and everyone else in my family is so great!! We live in this beautiful, gorgeous house that sets on 2 acres. I and my husband both have a descent car and job. And a little money put back for a rainy day. I know these things aren’t the most important but nevertheless they are blessings that we don’t deserve.

Here is the reason I had this wonderful revelation today: Earlier this month someone that works at the hospital with me (not in my department) but at Clark Regional Medical Center we are all family, regardless of departments. She is a kind, caring, loving person that was surprisingly struck with the awful disease of Cancer; lung cancer. So we have all rallied to help. We have donated vacation time, prayed, visited, and just plain cried at this discovery. That a month or so ago she was fine (or so we thought) and she can come back to work from a check-up with that kind of news. Anyway, back to my story. ~
My family always gathers around for birthdays. We always go out to eat and spend time together; some cant make it, but we all try. My cousin Renee will be having a birthday within the next few days and they are having a dinner for her tonight. I received a call with Becky (her sister) telling me it was tonight. I don’t think we are going to be able to make it because it starts when I get off work, but that’s ok. Renee was just at my house night before last so we shared a little time together then. But anyway, I got off the phone and began walking down the hall thinking in my mind, “What will I wear if we can make it?” (jeans or a little more dressy). As I turned the corner I saw the lovely lady that was struck so badly with Cancer. There she sat waiting to have some lab work done. Then, I had to mentally scold myself for being so selfish. All I was worried about was what I was going to wear and she has a lot more to worry about. So it was then that I realized just how blessed I have it. I just wanted everyone to know that I don’t take life nor any blessings for that matter for granted.
God Bless.

Pics I Promised :)

Some good~Some bad

This weekend was great. There were some episodes that weren’t so great, but for the most part it was wonderful. Friday morning about 3:00 I was struck with the stomach flu. Awful, both Kobe and I had it. So, we stayed home; trying not to spread the sickness. We just took medicine to help with the symptoms and just rested. Finally, we started feeling better. Later on that evening I went to the Chinese restaurant and picked us all up a bite to eat. After eating we just rested a while. Tanner came down because his mommy and daddy had to work Saturday and wanted to stay all night. Which was fine with us. We had the best time.
Saturday morning I got up, went to get breakfast, came back home and cleaned house. All day I had been trying to get over to get my momma and bring her home with me J Finally about 2:00 I went to go pick her up. YES, my momma is with me now!!! Me and my sister went to pick her up. Then, we drove around so she could see everyone. We all were so excited!! So glad to have her home and safe. Saturday she stayed with me, we talked, made coffee, watched a movie, and just caught up on all we missed. Her and I got up about 5:30 Sunday morning and just sat on the couch and watched television and had a cup of coffee. It was so nice. Then, later we went to my brother’s for my nieces birthday party. Everyone was there. My brother’s family and my sister’s family!! Yes, everyone, all except my hubby. He stayed at his brothers. Slowly but surely we will all be together again.
My family puts the “dis” in dysfunctional….. Believe me!! Yesterday we went to get my momma stuff from her house and my mother’s husband’s ex-wife was there, on the couch!! So we called the police and had them to let us in, so she could get her things. I suppose they will be getting a divorce soon, which is great! She doesn’t need to be with someone who treats her so badly. So, for now she is staying with me and I am loving every minute of it.
I will upload pictures tomorrow. My camera died last night L
God Bless

Surprise, Surprise

Yesterday after work I went to get Kobe from daycare as usual, but yesterday was a big day for Kobe. He didnt know it but we had planned to get him a bicycle. He always plays down Tanner's house and Tanner has always had something to ride. So, we just thought he would love it. And he did, big time. Tanner came down to wait with us. We were waiting on Roger. Kobe had no idea what was going on. Tanner told Kobe that he would help him with his homework. I thought it was so cute.
Then, Roger got home and just look at that face of excitement. Love it.
Have a great day and God bless!!

Great Weekend!!!!

Ok... sorry so many pictures. Kobe had so much fun at the TBall tournament. Well, actually all of the kids had a large time. I asked Tanner to go with us because Kobe loves him so much and they have so much fun together. My good friend Nikki came and her lil girl Livie. She is such a doll. Kobe played so well. Until he got hit with the ball; after that he was done with it. He got a trophy which he was excited about.... After all was done, Tanner came up to me and said, do you think I can play. I said sure Bub. I went and signed his name so that he could play too...After the tournament we went home and sat for a while waiting for Chris to get his derby car "Wild Thang" ready... So sad, but he couldnt get it running right :( So he said they werent going to the derby. Oh no, what was I going to do without Marlean at the derby with me... She is my right hand woman at the derbies. But we had already told the kids we were going so Roger, Kobe, Tanner and I loaded up and went. We were they about 20 minutes and Chris called and said he found a car to run.. So they were on their way :) He drove someone else's car and won the derby anyway.... We were all excited!!!
Sunday, we woke up and Kobe had the worst belly ache.. So I ran to Wal-Mart and got him some Immodium AD, it seemed to help. I went to see Momma around lunchtime. Then I came back home and we went to Chris and Marlean's. Marlean and I washed our cars and had a cookout. Everyone came.. It was so nice spending time with family. I am so glad that we have family that close that we love so dear.
Have a great day and God bless!!

Happy Birthday Matthew Keagan!! Love You!!

TGIF!!

Thank goodness it is Friday... I am so glad. We have a weekend packed full of fun; as always. Tonight I am not really sure of our plans. Its been a long week, may just rest..
But then tomorrow Kobe has a TBall tournament all day. I am so excited for him because he loves it!! Soon as we leave there we have a derby in Powell County. Of course, Chris is running Wild Thang and will win :)
Sunday, it is church then to see my Momma. So the weekend packs a good size punch but I love it!!
Hope everyone has a great weekend and God Bless!