Wednesday Thoughts

my Mama is home

everything went well ~ they kept her overnight for observation

so I worked yesterday morning ~ picked her up in the afternoon

drove her home ~ got her settled

and went back to work

I am tired and it's only mid week

poor me

(insert pity party here)

work is crazy busy ~ but that means job security

right....

I have a new manicure

it's called chimchilly and I love it!

I have not got any of my fall decor out yet

what on earth am I waiting for??

when did I become such a procrastinator?

our fall show of colors are almost gone

wind begone ~ let them stay on the trees a little bit longer please

trying a new recipe tonight

I usually save this for week-ends

wish me luck!

Happy Wednesday

Heart to Heart

It's Monday again

beeeederrrrr....

this morning Mom goes in for her dye test

she has a blockage

so we are keeping our fingers crossed

that everything will go smoothly

that they can get through with the balloon

and insert a stint if neccessary

her appointment on Friday went well

scared her a bit ~ but I told her to stay

optimistic...

that's the key!

I also got to see Donny

he is thin thin thin but feeling a bit better

he is on the mend

and they are focusing on getting him well

and some meat on his bones

it was good to see him.

Saturday I was exhausted and did absolutely nothing

all day ~ it really was a wasted day

but I finished my book so all was not lost.

Sam came to spend the night and we curled up on the couch

watched The Notebook and munched on popcorn

Sunday morning after a brunch of chocolate chip pancakes

she came with me as I ran some errands

then we went to see Dolphin Tale

two thumbs up ~ highly recommend it

especially for preteens

Elysa & Sierra came with us

and you will more than likely hear more about these two

as they are new additions to my brother's family

thru his new girlfriend.

so today I await a phone call

our good friends are with Mom as I type

she stayed with them all week-end

and will take her in this morning

I hope to be on the road around noon

to zip back down to get her

and bring her home

here's hoping...

 

xo

Matters of the Heart

Hello pretties

it's Friday and you know what that means

I am doing the happy dance

this week is a little bit different though

as I did the happy dance last night

as I am off today

 

I am taking Mom for tests today

tests on her heart

so up early

as this day calls for a little road trip

she has been having some little "episodes"

which at first they thought was angina

but it's not

so we will travel to the hospital that has the best cardiac department

in our region

it is the same one Uncle Bobby was taken to this summer

so we know they are fantastic

so today is about matters of the heart

I am not nervous ~ I am optimistic

and know that whatever they find ~ they can fix

fingers crossed...

Hope you had a great week 

and that you have the most wonderful week-end!

Hugs

 

xo

Quote of the day

found on Pinterest

makes me smile

Donny doing really well

may be home by the end of the week!

Happy Wednesday!

Giving Thanks

What a gorgeous week-end we had!!

The temps broke records ~ it was that warm

and that makes me smile

Saturday morning we headed to the market

can you say wall to wall people

it was so much fun

gingerbread latte in hand and buying fresh veggies

and of course some cupcakes

it was a great morning

that night I picked up my girlfriend and headed to the

Travis Tritt concert

it was just him and his guitar

and we really enjoyed it

the black leather pants helped!

Sunday I was feeling a bit like an orphan

as my mother in law decided to have her turkey dinner

in a couple of weeks due to conflicting schedules & events

then my brother's girlfriend was having her family over

and included Mom with that crew

so not wanting to cook turkey for just the two of us

I was kind of feeling left out 

(insert whoaisme here)

so while I was out cleaning out the flowerbeds

my neighbor came over and invited us for turkey dinner

today!!  They were in the same boat ~ she is not close

with her brothers and her Mom & Dad have passed

then his parents are only having their dinner in a couple of weeks

so although we loved them before ~ they are now known as

#thebestneighborsever!!

so today I am doing nothing

well ~ you know I will end up doing something

but a girl can dream...

Today I count my blessings

I am thankful for so much

I could not possibly start to list all the things

that overflow my heart

just know that you are on that list.

Happy Thanksgiving!!

 

xo

Friday Potpourri

Yeah for Friday
and for long week-ends

the forecast is calling for sunshine

and warm weather

perfect for getting out and cleaning out the gardens

Saturday night I am going to a concert with one of my girlfriends

looking forward to a little bit of country

as we are seeing Travis Tritt

lots going on ~ planned a shopping week-end this week

with some girls from work ~ heading stateside in November

and looking forward to that

found

time for organization ~ cleaning out closets

making the switch from shorts and tanks

to sweaters and jeans

and of course some quality time with family

with good food ~ wine and laughter I am sure

wishing all my Canadian readers a 

Happy Thanksgiving

and everyone else a wonderful week-end!

Taking some time out today to say Thank you
for being there through thick and thin
for your comments ~ suggestions
stories and friendship

it means the world to me.

xo

Wednesday Update

First off ~ thank you for all the words of encouragment

and thoughts & prayers for my family

Donny's surgery was on Monday

and things went well ~ not the way we wanted

but good just the same

he had a blockage in his small intenstine

and we were hoping that they could just clear it 

or remove it

they ended up performing a colostomy

which sounds bad I know

but this will give everything time to heal

from the chemo and radiation treatments

then hopefully it can be reversed

they also transferred him to a bigger and better hospital

sucks that he is not further away now 

but at least he will get the care he needs

so with him all tucked in we look forward 

and move forward

we have a long week-end coming up

as Monday is Thanksgiving

so we are making plans

and thankful for what we have

Happy Wednesday

 

xo

both photos found on Pinterest