A different KIND of Christmas

I knew this year was going to be a hard Christmas because we wouldn't have our Papa Don
who LOVED to be full of cheer at this time of year..

But never in my wildest dream would I ever think that we would be spending Christmas day in a hospital room. Have Pics to prove it! We made the best of it that we could. Needless to say I wanted to
Shoot my husband (calling it a wasted day) And My brother and his wife all they could talk about was
food.. (with my poor mom there NOT able to enjoy anything ) So needless to say I got NO cards out
my joy to do. But I did have a JOY of seeing my MOM be like a child at heart when I gave her
a doll... She was so very happy with it.. Papa Don would always give her Jewelry, Perfume,
and a doll or something that would make noise.. They were just big kids at heart..

 The next holiday coming in my favorite New Years , but sadly I am NOT enjoying it as much as I normally
do because I fell on Ice and Hurt my Shoulder/Arm.. And for some reason this year I only have one
calendar and one Planner.   (When I normally LOVE the dollar store kind, and have at least 3. )
When feeling better me and MOM have to fix this!!!
So much to say about the NEW YEAR but with my Arm starting to really hurt it will have to be
another time!

Cant WAIT to Start the NEW YEAR!!!!!

 

Wow WHAT a week!

1. Mom had a heart Attack
2. My friend who I ride with went NUTS at work.. I hope she has a job Monday.
3. I found the Christmas project for this year!
4. With Moms heart Attack decided to STAY home for Christmas and NOT do annual Event.
5. My sweet kitty is acting weird and I am just not sure how much longer he has.
6. My hubby had 3 days of Late nights and I was alone for 2 nights.. Nice
7. Hopefully today will get to visit with familiar church family. A BIG deal to get hubby to go!

That is the list of high lights. I feel my head spinning. So much to learn, to change, and then the
realization now that at any moment I could lose my mom.. It just hurts so much to think about it.
I have lost many family members it scary to think I only have a few left now. That is why Church
family and friends are so important to connect with... I don't want to feel alone! I know we are
never truly alone and I have my faith but its sure nice to have people to talk to who care.

On another note I did find a easy project to do for Christmas for friends and family which is
been such fun and therapy for me to do. I will do another post of those pics another day!

Thanksgiving 2013

What can I say.. Hubby was not having it this year! He worked the day and then came
and the taste buds didn't work.  But as usual we were with his family and fun was had
by all. Lots of food, games, Tv shows, and of course the phones looking at Facebook

People shopping and putting up trees is big on the to do lists for this weekend. I will
be so glad when the commercials are over about the shopping.  I used to think the shopping
experience was complete happiness but it only lasts for the moment and bills come and
things that are not budgeted bring sadness.
On my to do list is Vegging out and laughing with my son for the few days left that I have with him.


I was so looking forward to having 5 days off. But then the days are slipping away. I am
so glad a friend is coming today today to do the zoo night.. I get to feel young, be with the
young and be with my close friend which is all the therapy I can ask for...

Such fun we had.. Took some cute shots.. I think these two are my favorites! I love Giraffes and the colors of the zebras like a rainbow! It was a fun night and will always cherish my memories!