Ok, so it's been a really long time since I have sat down and written something and for whatever reason....here I am again.

I was on FB and came across a blog..a really nice blog actually....

I guess this blog gave me the assurance that I wasn't on my own with this homeschooling thing...I guess I felt outta the loop this year because we had decided to let Daniel and Naomi go back to public school only to pull them out in January. So, this has thrown me off completely and I didn't want them to repeat things they had already done....ugh!! But, slowly and surely I am getting back on track!  :)

Why did we take them out? Well, Daniel didn't want to make friends because he didn't like the things that these kids were discussing. He was like "Mom, these kids are talking about stuff I don't really wanna hear about and the kids cuss enough to make a sailor blush!"  o.0

Naomi on the other hand, is my social butterfly... she tends to not read into things too much..I sometimes worry about her...I guess she is a lot like me...I try to always look at the positive...give people the benefit of the doubt....well, needless to say - she was not happy with that decision...thus begins the "What are we gonna do today?" never-ending question....

Now I am soo ready for summer as I am giving myself -um- I mean -them- the summer off... Until next time, whenever that will be - Adios! 

Appt Update

Goooooood morning all!!

Well, I went to my appt and all is well!!

Praise God with everything in me!!

It was benign. The appt was very short (39 min total) and the Dr. was very nice. She did say she did want to see me again when I am about 38 or so due to my mother's diagnosis when she was in her late 40''s or so. I just wanted to share and urge you ladies ( and even men ) to schedule regular checkups!!

Love and hugs to everyone!!!

D ;~)

Dr. Visit

Good morning to all!! Hope all is well at your end....

First, let me start off with my appt yesterday. I went to have a Biopsy done on my left breast due to a small pecan size lump that has been there since about '05. I had it checked in '06 and was told it was nothing but lately I had been getting shots of pain from it. Last week, I had a mammogram and a sonogram but the Dr. wanted to make sure due to my family history. My mom had breast cancer and has now been in remission for about 15 yrs. ( Praise God!! )

Ok, first of all --- I didn't know what to really expect but I did hear a horror story from a lady in the waiting room who had a biopsy done and was not given anesthesia!! ---Hello!! I didn't need to hear that.....

All in all, it wasn't that bad.... the only downside was when the Dr. jabbed into an area that was awake... OUCH!! She pulled six samples from me and now I wait for the results. Next appt is Tuesday April 7. Please lift that up in prayer!

On a brighter note! We went to our first Marriage Enrichment class last night and it was a blessing!! Just becoming more familiar with our buddies and even made some new buddies!! :O) I am so blessed!! I just am so happy to have given my life to the Lord!!! Life is just so much more fun!!

Blessings to you and yours,

d <><

Ticket Update

Good morning to all! Well, here's the latest scoop on my ticket... I went armed, prepared, and ready for battle on the 24th.

As I pull up to the booth to grab a parking ticket from the attendant - a man crosses in front of me and heads towards the booth. He goes into the booth and then walks out very quickly - again in front of me. When I reach the booth - the attendant's face was streaming with tears and she was visibly upset. I asked her if she was ok and she told me that her mother had just passed away. I told her I was sorry and that I would pray for her - which I did as soon as I parked. Wow, what timing.....

After praying, I head off into the building, to the front desk and ask where to go. The lady looks up my info and then informs me that the ticket was never turned in! (GREAT!!!) :)

She continue on to say that she has now entered the ticket into the system and that a new ticket would be mailed out to me...... :(

And so now - I am waiting and will have an update soon....

All in all - this was not a wasted trip due to an opportunity to pray for someone else that day and all that preparation came in handy in a better way!!

Blessings to all,

D :O)

Finally..... a double digit!!

Good afternoon, guys... I just wanted to share with you guys the good news!! Our daughter Naomi is finally a ----- DOUBLE DIGIT!!!! Yesterday was her birthday and to celebrate - she had her girl cousins come for a sleepover! N wanted steak for her b-day ( rib eye no less! ) so daddy grilled last night. My sister brought over the girls and brought a chocolate cookie cake and a whole bunch of goodies!! The girls had a blast ( tents in the garage!! ) Daddy pulled me aside and told me that N asked him why was mommy calling her a "double midgit?" Ha-ha!! He gently corrected her and said, "Baby, she is calling you a double digit!" ----Kids say the darndest things!!

On a even bigger high - we received word last night that the house I fasted for 2 yrs ago is now being offered to us for rent w/ the option to buy!! GOD IS GOOD!!!

Blessings to all!! :O)

Trying to make a Day at the Witte....

Have you ever just totally forgotten to do something that absolutely had to get done? Well, Tuesday was one of those "realization" moments!! The kids and I at times will try to go to the Witte Museum on Tuesdays because they are free from 3-8pm. So, Chris had set it up with Tiff, Brianna and their mom Anita a get together at the Witte - without telling me anything. I had a few things to do and I was not in a rush to get to the museum. So we finally leave at 4:30pm. They had been waiting since 3 pm. --- Hello? ---

Chris was like "Mom, they're already leaving!!"

"Who, Chris?"

"Tiffany and them..."

"Were they expecting us?"

"Yes, I told you!!"

( He had not told me because if he had - I would've made every effort to be there on time...)

So, we head off and get onto I10 and then I35N and get caught in a traffic jam!! We make it there about 6 after 5. As we are turning onto Funston street, I pass a park police and we all wave as we pass. Well, he turns around unbeknownst to me and turns on his lights! I keep on going and the kids are like,"Mom, the cop is coming behind us with his lights on." I look into the rear view mirror and sure enough here he comes! I make a left into the Witte parking lot and it was jam packed due to Spring Break!! We are at a stand still and the policeman gets off and says to turn into the next available space. I finally turn into a handicap spot and he pulls up right behind us. I am trying to figure out why he has pulled us over and the kids are all excited and of course an audience has gathered.....Chris, quick - give me the insurance from the glove compartment. What? It just expired? I had forgotten to replace it with the new one.

"May I see your license and insurance?"

"Yeah, here you go..... what is the problem?"

Here comes my moment!! He points to my inspection sticker ( It was expired since January!!!! )

"I'm sorry officer! It totally slipped my mind!!"

"That's ok... it happens at times... I'll be right back."

He goes off to check my info and I call hubby to let him know what was going on...... apparently it had slipped his mind too.... When the officer returned he issued me two citations: one for expired inspection sticker and the second for no insurance. He did assure me that they could be easily dismissed when I take care of them and show the judge. ( COOL!! ) He waves bye to the kids and then just as he's about to leave he turns around and says,

" Did you know it's illegal to drive without your shoes on?"

"............WHAT???" I looked confused.....

He laughed and said he was just kidding and for us to have a great day!!

................Needless to say - we didn't make it to the Witte and just turned around and went home.

:O)

I'm back!

Good morning, fellow bloggers!! Yes, it's been a long while since I've written anything. I was thinking to myself this morning that I am so selfish... I religiously look for new updates on everyone else's blog ( every morning!! ) but I fail to update mine!!! ( Gasp, shock and horror!! )

So, I am going to give it another shot and try to keep up. :O)

Lately, things have been going very well other then Chris being sick and now we need to have a (GI) Gastro Intestinal specialist see him. For some reason he can't seem to keep his food down at times. At night, he will awaken 2+ times and throw it up. His Dr. has ordered blood work, and a CT scan and they came back normal. He prescribed Zantac and now Prilosec but to no avail - it only worsens the situation. Chris has lost about 20 lbs. and through it all has remained a delight to be around! What an amazing young man he is becoming! I see him growing in the Lord and it fills my heart until it wants to burst!!

My other son Daniel is doing well. He too is growing in the Lord and his questions (and answers) at times truly amazes me! He truly is wanting to live according to God's will and his heart is full of love and compassion for the lost. He is at the present very interested in the two men from the Travel the Road series. ( traveltheroad.com ) For those who haven't seen or know about them - they are awesome!! To be alongside them as they are in their missionary work and to see how the Lord moves is awe inspiring.) D has said that he might be inclined to head in that direction ( at this age ) so that in itself blesses me!!

Now, Naomi - she continually blesses me each night when we pray and I hear her prayers!! (Knock me down with a feather.) The words that flow from her mouth are so beautiful! And to think that I have front row seats to it all!! I am truly blessed.... although I have to step back and wonder, " Where does her attitude come from?" Ha- ha!! She has been praying about her attitude towards her brother Daniel so that is a plus! But through it all who's room does she end up in when Chris is staying overnight somewhere - Daniel's.......? Hee-hee, was I the same way? :O)

As for the hubby and I - we are good.... our walk with the Lord continues to grow and we are truly blessed with where the Lord has us right now... the Church family, our Pastor, the soon to be move-in ready church building!! We are so excited with the what the Lord has been doing in our church family! We have really grown closer and the up and coming ministries are wonderful..... Dinner for Six has been terrific!! When we hosted the first one with our group - it was such a blessing to get to know others in a more intimate setting!! What makes it even better is the food!! Food always makes everything better.... We served bar-b-que ( chicken, beef fajitas, pork steak, sausage) Juana brought potato salad, Oyuky/Victor brought corn on the cob, Stacie/Troy brought the most delicious cake!! When I get the recipe - I will definitely pass it on!! It had chocolate everything on it with caramel and crunchie stuff and uhhhhh.... it was rich but it was not too sweet as crazy as that sounds!! ( I really like this cake!! - Can you tell? )

Little Daniel made an interesting comment to my hubby and I the other day. He said he would be very sad if we ever had to leave this church. ----- wow!

Blessings to you and yours!!!