My Son is Getting Married!
Big news! Friday evening my husband and son went out and bought an engagement ring. That evening my son proposed to his girlfriend of over a year. I am so happy for them. They have not yet set a date and tell us it will be a while because of the finacial situation, but I am excited just the same. They are good for each other and I know that they will have a wonderful … Continue reading
Toothache
I had to make a work-in appointment with the dentist today. From my description of the pain they sent me straight to the endodontic dentist. I have been in pain for a few days and really did not want to suffer over the weekend. Turns out there is an abscess under my crown and quite probably another in the tooth beside it. It goes without saying, I’m a hurting unit. But he gave me a pain … Continue reading
Field Trip-Charlotte Nature Museum
Due to all the struggles we have had this past year with school, we had not taken any field trips. But with the kids no found dedication, I decided we needed to take some time off. On St. Patrick’s Day we went to the Charlotte Nature Museum. My Dad joined us for this little excursion. We had not been there before and were amused by its location. It’s set behind a local park in what … Continue reading
Prayers Needed
I just learned yesterday that my childhood best friend’s daughter died March 5th. She suffered from a rare neurological disease – Ataxia Telangiectasia (AT)- that attacks the part of the brain that controls motor movements and speech. There is no cure and one can only treat the symptoms. Most children with AT die in their teens. She was 21 and loved working at the local animal shelter. It has been a long battle which they … Continue reading
Happy St. Patrick's Day
Happy St. Patrick’s Day all. We had family over Sunday to share our traditional St. Patrick’s Day meal, corned beef cabbage, carrots and potatoes. I so love my stove.. Two of the burners allow you to chose the burner size and one of them has a choice for super size pots. I was able to use my giant pan to cook 7 pounds of corned beef, 2 pounds of carrots 3 pounds of potatoes and … Continue reading
Touching YouTube Video
My mom sent me this YouTube video in an e-mail this week-end. I warn you, you will need a box of Kleenex while watching it. I sobbed as I watched. It was made by a 15 year old girl. The images are both thought provoking and heartwrenching. I was moved enough to share it, although I am not posting it directly here due to the sensitivity of the subject. You may have already seen it … Continue reading
