Christmas lights

Zita brought Jordan and Jaxon out to see our lights and trees.  They were such a delight.  I miss the boys so much since I don't get to do the Sat visits anymore.

My camera is not taking very good pix but I still wanted to post a few... here goes

The big dog is Marmaduke from the neighbor down the street.  Jordan loved his visit even tho he tried to confiscate Rudolph, however, Jaxon would have preferred that he go home!

May God guide and guard every facet of these two boys lives.  May they be proper children for the kingdom of God!  In Jesus name

All is calm

Praise the Lord for a SILENT NIGHT.   at least after the kiddos left.  We had two bouts of loss of breathing between prayer meeting (which was GREAT) and bedtime.  But I slept all the night and Wesley was able to breathe well all night.  I just got up to take care of nature..now I am back to bed.

I pray for all .... 

Several people brought by presents when they came to prayer mtg  .. so it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...................all the beautiful lights, beautifully decked trees...and PRESENTS, too.  Glenda sent some beautiful jackets (brand new) to me... oh so merry christmas to me.

I enjoyed my brief talk with Glenda, and my brief visit before the pm, and also a very brief hello to Zita. 

I also sold around 150 in pillow cases. (that Jo Anne and Gina donated all the work on)...

Outside is bright tonight

The kids have been stringing lights for the last few days and our home is VERY festive, now.  I tried to take pix but it was not working for me.  My camera shots were way too dark.  I am charging it and will try again tomorrow.  If is works I will be posting our new look.  Looking forward to party time with my SISTERS and family

thank you Lord, for my sisters

Today, I was blessed by all of my sisters...my baby sister and her husband came over and put my Christmas tree up...fully decorated it and so on.  Enjoyable evening.....PTL
Today, my middle sister came and helped me put in a quilt that should have been put in weeks ago for a Christmas sale that I am in desperate need of...Enjoyable evening     PTL
Tonight my oldest sister, PTL, is letting me cry on her shoulder and helping hold up the weight of the trial trip I am in....In fact, all of my sisters are holding on to Peace for me and my household, Health for my household, and financial blessing for my household.

I am indeed blessed.

FYI  as an added bonus of blessing James and Rachel have been helping almost 24 / 7 in the lifting and med routine for Wesley.  Today we went to the dr.  It was very difficult loading and transporting...good report, tho.  I am once again blessed...o  me   why do I cry.......................inside sometimes.  God is a good and faithful God and will not heap on my shoulders what I am unable to carry without undergirding and supporting the load himself with me.   ( nj version of I Cor)  1987

Enjoying looking back

 thru some old photos.  I love these.

I'm thankful for.....

my God and my church......my family....my household and my home...my pastor and his family, my church friends.....Parents who were loving, strict, and moral.  my health (got a little left,teehee), and the challenge to "reach" others who are in need....I am blessed...Happy Thanksgiving

Miss you Mom & Dad.  Thank YOU

Memories

Looking thru albums and ran across this photo.  I loved this dress. I was so comfortable.  Mom combed my hair.  It is taken in front of the tree (bush) on Grove street

Ronnie Turpin

Ronnie came by to day to pick up cans. The scene was so pretty with him and his truck I couldn't resist a photo.  Thought I would share. Taken Nov 12,2011 in my drive  (Paris)

pray

We should have taken Wesley back to er last night,  his body was like a noodle and his blood pressure was way off the charts.  However....we make the night ok.  His bp this morning is up again.. oh, to know what to do.  the nurse will be out today for a post hospital visit.  we will see what she says

Ditto

One week later...same message.  Hallelujah.   We are home!  I do NOT want to have to repeat this next Friday........lol

hallelujah...

We are HOME

hello

Just taking a minute to say hello on my blog.  I always fuss when you guys skip posting and now it seem like I am the one with the writers block.  I am anxious about the apts this week.  Pray that all we hear is good news.  Wesley gets his cancer scan done this week and will also confer with the chemotherapist.

>>>good news, please.

PTL..good report

I got the letter today from the oncologist that my pap was normal.  Yea...my plate is TOO full for someting else

Pray for Jessie, he is back in the hospital

Pray especially for Jaxon, they are doing some rethinking of his condition.  Zita is planning to post, so I will just say..Pray!

God is good

Happy Halloween..

Puttin in my two cents....

My sister... my friend

All of my sisters are my friend....I am gonna do some tributing.  Glenda, ;where is this taken?

Isn't  that Ricky in the photo.  Dad's bug took us on many a trip...with way too big a load for the car.  I can remember some of the kiddos standing most of the way to Houston.

dr visit

The doctor said we just play it one day at a time.  He is concerned with his lack of weight.  He did blood work for checking some things out.  He is apparantly burning all of the calories I am putting in the peg.  He said that is not uncommon with cancer patients.  I guess they will call with the lab report.  He complimented me on his care.  Said that he commended me.  THere is nothing he can do to make things easier.  we will see

Hello............................

I am trying not to wait so long between posts since I have had my say at each of you when you don't post ....it is my company with you all.    Sorry we missed prayer meeting, we had company

Be blessed

PS  we go to the dr tomorrow for Wesley's follow up from his hospital stay

A perfect sister, I am not.....

But I 'm thankful for the ones I've got!

Let's all share a photo of sisters....I 'd like that, but no stress if you don't have time or want to

A "Tale" of 2 grands .....

I am scrapping, (maybe it will make it to paper) Did you know that  all three of mom's kiddos that have biological grandkids have  TWO   Glenda has TWO,  Tom has TWO, and Zita has TWO.  Neat isn't it.  This is the first of my round up of pix for the scrapping...yes, folks, I have even made it to the pix dig on this one.  If you have a special photo of your family with your grands...email or mail it to me.  I haven't found one of Glenda, Perry and Nick and Lauren.....or Tom & Tess with Taylor and Caitlyn.  I don't think I have one of Zita & Jimmy with Jaxon and Jordan..  I may have to do some split pix...I'll see if I am as good with a knife as Glenda was when she was working on dad's books.  Do you guys know what the girls call Tom and Tess....Zita, what do the boys call Jimmy?

I'm so excited.. sure hope this one makes it all the way to production!  We will see.  I might need a little extra prayer, girls....Love YA

Hey, Zita

Are these the pix of Jordan I had misplaced?

Love them

News Flash...

We have much to pray for.  Terry Gibbons is having his gall bladder removed today.

Jim ( Wesley's bro) is having two surgical proceedures done in Tyler today (dialysis acces placement in neck..to the heart; and an infection in existing shunt in his arm).  He was taken by ambulance.  Jo Ann is there now with him

Paula is in the hospital ..her psychiatrist put her in for 5 day eval.   I think she got the impression on the phone with Paula that she was suicidal.  They have her in a ward where she has no phone, no tv, no nothing.  Kathy visited yesterday, but she can only have one visitation time and there are lots of specs involved

David Gillean had another step done in his dental care.  The set up  for screwing in the tooth.  I think he likes one more set up and then to his regular dentist for the tooth placement.  The dr said the bone accepted the implant really well, I think he is past the rejection time.

Praise the Lord.  for He is is good, and WORTHY of all praise

Let us rejoice with thanksgiving

:)  nj

oh me

I tried to comment to glenda's comment on my blog and it won't let me...here we go again

Do you like this..

I am trying to give my blog a more Halloween look.  Is it working.  I couldn't find any thing except maybe the Jelly bean for a candy look

Love ya!

Hello all!

I love you !   Not much time for computer play....perhaps soon   I can hardly wait to have more time. 

praise the Lord

I got to visit with Jaxon, Jordan, and Zita last Saturday and when I called Jaxon to come give me a hug.....HE CAME   and we got lots of hugs and loving.  I think I did all the kissing but that was ok with me. I was one happy camper.  Zita got a few shots and this is the best one.  we were way to fast for still photography..lol

I also got to visit some with Bethany and look over all of Zitas renovations.  PTL   can't wait till it all gets finished.  wish I could help more

>>>we get home

On Wednesday, Oct 5........................I am so ready to be home.  Talk a little more then.  I am on my way to see DR Phelps
Love you all

thanks

I can feel your prayers at work.  It is good to be home tonight if only for a little while.

I love you all

...i can't believe it...

Now I can't even sign in to facebook.  It says something about maintenance and I can log on in a few hours, but it has been like that all day.  can you guys get on?

God Bless America

nothing new to write...just wanted to confirm

GOD BLESS AMERICA

just a note...

Hi!  so sorry I haven't posted lately.  I do so much enjoy reading them.

Been a  little crazy around here.  We are alive and all is well

God bless you all

I believe God....

The scripture decalres that when you have stood all you can to stand..to stand.  That is what I am doing.  Things were as bleak as they could be a year and a half ago, and thought nothing could be worse..guess what I was wrong.  But God is still faithful and he will remember His words to us .  When He declared thru the prophet that he would sing and play and he would keep the beat and the people would enjoy the song, we had not even seen the valley yet.   God is not man that he can lie.  So if He said it...it will be.  Lord grant me the patience and peace thru the bringing forth of the miracle. 

I love you, Lord.  I await your gentle breeze and the unveiling of the rainbow.  The rain has been a flood



FYI  Wish I could comment. I am enjoying all your blogs,  but my silence is a smile and lots of love and hugs.

I enjoyed our visit today from Zita and the grands....It was such a sweet and pleasant visit.  I cannot believe I did not take PHOTOS>>>shame on me

Love you sisters and friends

poor pitiful me.........

Well, not only does my blog not let me comment but my cell phone won't let me talk. and goes straight to voicemail when someone calls me.  even tho it shows a voicemail it won't let me retrieve it...
I need a hug.

The kids were no show today.  They were gonna stay with wesley while I had my dr apt.  So I was a no show at the dr office because Wesley couldn't even get to the bathroom in time after his treatments. 
Tomorrow will be his last Chemo and Friday his last radiation.  Things should look up from there.  I have faith....Upward is the only way left to go.

I have got quite a bit done on my reworking in my living room and kitchen.  The kids are supposed to paint the dining, kitchen area, later this week.  We go see the Medical City transplant team, Monday for his two year anniversary from transplant.  this has not  been a FUN two years........

Boo hoo again.

I was happily typing away on Jennifer's dumpster diving post and when it got time to do it.....guess what I am not authorized   AGAIN   to post there... please.. I need HELP

Happy Birthday..sister? Aunt?

Paula Christine (Watson) Turpin.......
What a treasure you have been and I want to wish you a very happy and blessed birthday.

My prayers are with you tomorrow,  God will be with you, too.

Be sure and let us know what the Dr says after the colonoscopy.

hello, got a blank space in my head

I just wanted to post since it was fixed.  I cann't think of anything to say.  Wesley is coughing so I will see to him....I LOVE YOU

hi

hi

Facebook

Facebook won't let me sign in...is something going on or is it my computer?

Two Score and Three years ago....

A beautiful baby girl was born in the Templeon household.  The older siblings..had a new "toy" to dote on.

Jennifer...during her poster days!

Such a beauty

Happy Birthday

Back in the hospital...

gotcha...no it isn't me or Wesley.

Seriously, they put Jessie back in the hospital again.  His sodium has dropped again.  Wesley and I saw them at the Cancer Center today and he was waiting for a CT scan, then back to the hospital.  Laura said his sodium was 125.  He was holding a barf bag  (and using it) so all is not well.  Please Pray.


Glenda, isn't that you and Marvin in the background.  I think this was on Maryland???

we did it

Now

 Then

Thanks to Zita and her computer saavy  we got our debt counselling course finished.  I made the call that will send the certificates.....Hip hip hooray

I forgot..

I forgot to report that Rick said they had determined that he DID NOT have a blood clot in his leg.  I am so sorry that was a pretty important piece of info.

lookin up

I just talked with Ricky.  IN HIS EYES...He says he thinks it looks worse and it definitely has more sensations in it.  He said even his foot is swollen and it is all fire engine red to him...

.but the team says they are going forward and that it isn't as red to them.  They are running four antibiotics    Bactrim, Vancomycin, Ampicillin, and one other cl...phosphate ( I think that is Augmentin).  Vancomycin is what they gave me for my staff.  fyi  all these are probably mispelled
Keep praying on......

Nancy's services

Bright Holland
Family night is Monday 7-8
Funeral   Tues  10:00am
Interment  Rockford

more bad news

This morning while I was cooking food to take to Bettie Ann's after the funeral, I got a call from Aunt Johnnie.  She said that Uncle James's  wife , Nancy had passed away this morning.  I don't know any details yet, since I went on to the funeral, graveyard, and to Bettie's  We haven't been home very long.  Wesley's walker had a wheel to break so our luck is about as low as it can go.

I will write more details when I know.

I talked to Ricky yesterday, he called and said he was a little less nervous about everything but that it was a scarry situation and they still haven't found an antibiotic that touches it.  His white counts are going up and down...They will not even consider sending him home soon; and he will not be able to work on it for several weeks or more; even after they get the swelling down.

I got an exemption on the tuition for the debt counselling class so I will just do it online (both of us) and save the trip back to Plano.  Now if I can get my brain working and my knee in better shape...lol
I still have much to do and no energy in this heat.

about Ricky

As I stated the other day, my brother Ricky is the the Mansfield Methodist Hospital infection is in his leg really bad. they have already tried three antibiotics which didn't work and now they are gonna have to put in a pic line and bring in the big guns.   Please keep him in your prayer.  Alice said even when he gets discharged he will have to have a professional in the home to work with it for them.  Here is the number to the room 682-622-3311.

In the hospital...

Alice called me tonight shortly after 6pm and wanted to let us know that Ricky, my baby brother was in the hospital (Mansfield).  I talked to both of them.  Rick said that he had been running a high fever, vomiting, and dizzy for a couple of days.  He went to the dr who sent him straight to the hospital for iv fluids and antibiotics.  He has an infection in his leg.  (Cellulitis).  Please pray for him and also for Alice she sounded like she had the flu.   Since Wesley cannot be in hospitals or nursing homes at this time , I can only pray from home.  Also my cousin Barbara Ann is in critical condition in the ICU here in Paris ( not especially a great place to be) on a ventilator.  she coded this morning and is still unable to maintain sufficient blood pressure .  It is a difficult time for Bettie Ann since her husband James had a cancer removed in his lung at the Dallas VA and is just out of the hospital.  However, my Uncle Jessie has been sent home and will continue his cancer treatments at the Paris Cancer Center.  His cancer is single cell type.

We are better..... Pray also for my brother in law Perry who is working long hours in a hot mechanic stall thru this unbearable heat.  I am so proud of my little cool house!

just fiddling around

I did some changes to my blog.  We had a dr day today/   Dr Kerley, Dr Durham. etc   They will do a ct scan tomorrow at the center to determine what progress has been made.

I have had donated several cases of ensure and stuff for Wesley.  also Jo Anne is taking the presction to the medical supply that Regi used for her dad's shakes and she says they will deliver them to our home.  We will let you know when we get facts.

Today Brad was burning the burn pile and an officer came out and gave him a citation.  He was only helping Wesley out and burning the tree limbs from on Zita's house.  Anyway he goes to the judge on Aug 10 .  He seemed pretty discouraged.  He told Jo Anne everytime he tries to do good things it blows up in his face.  Help us pray.  The burn ban was only put into effect this week and he doesn't take the paper or anything. 

Keep us in your prayers.  We will be praying for you all

God keeps blessings

Even when things look dim or dark, God is still blessing.  Example:  I bought a few art supplies for the Sunday School Class.   Zita gave me $20.00 for Wesley's liquid diet.   I bought a few art supplies for Zita's class and Brad bought a 18 can case of Ensure.  See  in spite of it all... we are still being blessed.
Jennifer brought me 3 BIG  Diet Dr Peppers' and a Route 44 the other day and Gina brought out steaks and a bunch of BIG potatoes.  See.... God is still blessing his people

Wesley has been really vomiting today and we had to miss prayer meeting but he is resting now.  His site of his peg is really sore, I am not sure if it is from heaving or a problem.  I will get that checked out tomorrow if it is still sore.  Also  we are at the half way mark of his treatments....almost there!

I feel blessed...

We had an MRI done today, because the oncologist thought there was a chance some invasion was going on there with the cancer.  They found the brain to be showing sign of a prior stroke (which we knew about) and then the things that occured during his code.  All of which we were aware of.   SO   THere is nothing happening in his brain with this cancer .. Praise the Lord.  

Pray for us,  Wesley is discouraged.  I fear the results if he gives up hope in a miracle!

Had a very sleep day.  seems like I couldn't get caught up.  or maybe it was the muscle relaxers I have been having to take.    Pray for my uselessness.  I cannot find where I put Wesley's bottle of hydrocodone.  It was liquid.. who would want to take or borrow it!   We are start ing to lock the house again.  which we should have always done.  Maybe I will run up on it.  I choose to believe I just misplaced it.
Love and prayers to all who read this...

I wonder......

Why am I so weary.   I look around and I see lots of God's blessings.  Help me Lord to look at what you have done instead of focusing on what is left to be done.

Lord help me accomplish a few of my things on my to do list.  I don't ask for them all in a day..just to know I am still going forward.

Sorry to be gloomy, but  I am so tired and weary.   I need my rainbow, Lord,   the rain is falling too heavily,  my vision gets blurred.

God is faithful,,  All is well......I love God and my family.....Lord, remember me!

God blessed us.......

We are home.  I am weary from doing nothing but I will try to post later today or tonight.. Thanks to all of you who prayed, called, visited, brought food...etc.... I love you ALL

I'm taking it back

Hello world...I am taking back my life.  I am weary of nothing but rest, dr visits, and turmoil.

I did errands yesterday.  Yea, me.. then today while Wesley was hooked to his IV   ,   I WENT shopping ( at the Dollar Tree).  I also ordered some pillow cases from a site that Zita told me about.  I got 12 pairs, good quality, under 40   so when I sell 2 of them I will have my money back.  I can hardly wait to get them in.

I took a pix of Wesley in his radiation mask.  I am posting it.  He has taken 2 treatments without having to take the nerve pill.   Woo Woo.   He is eating again.. PTL

the mask covers all except his nose.  It is weighted to the table with wedges. the bed he has to lay on is narrower than he is...I would hang off on both sides a whole bunch!  Pray  Pray Pray

God is faithful.   Give me patience, Lord til you bring things back inline.

Thank You

It has been a very hard and trying week!  Wesley has not had a very successful week of treatments and such.  I have had to spend much time at the cancer center.  They have added meds that Zaps him and makes him unable to get about.  Two times I have had to call James to help me with his transport to the center even tho it is only across town.

Highlight of the week!  Wesley and I both got to visit with ALL of us girls and Zita's grands for a couple hours on Thursday.  Then I got to be with Glenda and Zita on Saturday morning.  Although that was not nearly enough visiting time with my sisters while Glenda was down, it was some thing....Then to make it even greater, Perry and Glenda stopped by on their way out of town and visited a little while with me and Wesley.  We all prayed together.  It was good. 

Now, to get to my thanks......Glenda brought me a new pair of sandals, a few new blouses, and a ELECTRIC SKILLET!   Mine had gone out and I had Gina's borrowed.  I can't seem to make some of my family's favorite dishes without one.  As an added bonus, she brought me a wok, too.

Thanks     ...   I needed a little bright spot!

I enjoyed Sunday School very much.  The songs were perfect.  Glenda had a very timely message for me since I seem to be on overload in the stress department.  It is good to hear the Bible approach to this and know  God has provided the remedy. ...'Calm the storm....or  calm ME in the storm.  I should have taken notes,  I would like to share it with Jo Anne.

Happy Father's Day

I love you, Dad

Summer Fun

It was so exciting to watch Jaxon and Jordan play in their splash pool on Saturday.

Zita and I enjoyed watching their fun time.  It was an act of congress to get them  (especially Jordan) out and into the house..FUN FUN FUN

3 Musketeers

Christmas 1959

This is a pix from long ago of my mom (Mary Lois) and my dad (Sterling)_ and my aunt ( Gina).  when Mom married dad, she was only 15 years and 2 months old.  Gina did not want to be parted from my mom so she spent a bit of those years with them.  She said she couldn't stand the thought of Sterling taking Mary Lois way out to that God forsaken country....little did she know then but it was not God forsaken country.  From this marriage sprang six God fearing and loving family life children....Glenda (who was born in a house half full of hay in that God forsaken land (around the channel)), Norma ( a model child LOL .. it's my story), a mischievious Sterling,Jr, whose favorite past time was locking dad in the outhouse, Zita ( a miracle), Ricky (another miracle) and Jennifer ( a perfect  "Baby" in every sense of the word).  So see...Gina, God moves in mysterious ways...No one but my dad would have let mom have a open house, 24 / 7  to friends, family, and ministry.  You see dad married an "angel" and he was happy to let her remain a " ministering angel " to all whose life she touched. 
 
I MISS YOU.....MOM & DAD.
  Heaven is richer with you there, but we sure do miss you both.

Regina

Guess what sisters.  I visited with Gina in her home this morning while the guys were mowing and Regina was still there.  She is home for good.  There was another bombing (this time just down the street) and Dale is ready to get his family home.  Regina and Katheryn is already here and Dale will be home end of July.  

What I was writing to say is while I was there she gave me to give to each of you sisters ..  a key chain from Turkey.  They were so beautiful.  You will get yours as soon as I see you.  The quicker I see you the more choice you will have because all of them are somewhat different,  All are beautifull and uniquely made.  I look forward to giving them to you!

Be blessed... I love you.    Thanks, Regina, Dale, and Kathryn. we missed you

O Well!

My blog won't let me be the boss.  I wanted to make some changes and I can't seem to get them right.

I like the fabric,  but it is not easy to read.....HELP

Hide me O Blest Rock of Ages

This song has been rolling in my brain lately.  We  have been viewing some old vhs tapes and putting them on DVD.  I have my mom's voice rolling in my head. 

Hide me O blest Rock of Ages,  I am trusting, Lord, in Thee
"And when the storm around me rages,  Rock of Ages, hide thou me."

This    tooo    shalll     pass.       My rock, my fortress,  My God, is in control


 

Prayer Request.

We got a call today from Jo Anne and it seems that Ginger was painting outside at her home and the ladder becane unsteady.  She has a crushed heel, torn tendon and a bone broken in her ankle.  She is at her son Richards house and will see the orthopedic surgeon tomorrow.  Looks like not much work too soon which will be hard on her.  You know the old story  paycheck to paycheck  I think that is how we all live

Reunion

Some one shared a shot that had me in it!
Had a lot of fun..........................................Memorial Reunion 26TH 2011

:(

I cannot do anything on the blog.  I can't even comment on my own post

hi

Glenda, I even tried to do it thru my dashboard,  I cannot post comments on any of the blogs.  I will see if this publishes

We are family

I remember when this pix was taken on Shady Grove.

Glenda was supposed to be in the photo and mom was so proud she was gonna have a professional shot of ALL her children.   The photographer said  " Am I supposed to get All of these kids in the one photo.  Glenda was offended and did not get in the shot. Mother was NOT a 'happy camper"

Jordan is a "cool cat"

Just a share of a little of the fun I have with Zita and the grands on Saturdays

Gentle giant... needs prayer

Peggy called to day and Uncle James is going to have a heart catherization in Dallas in the morning.  Keep him and the family in your prayers

Just a share

Here is a pix Wesley took of me in one of the blouses Glenda gave to me.  I have really enjoyed wearing them.  Thanks so much, Glenda, for emptying out some of your closet excess. 
I am writing about me, because today I need a pick me up.  It's been one of those teary days.

God bless and keep you all

Mother

I changed my background to quilting in memory of Mother for this month.  How do you like it?

Good day

Wesley and I had a real good day with Glenda and Perry today.  Here is a fantastic shot of Glenda.  This was my favorite of the ones I took of Glenda and Perry.  We shared a delicious lunch and shared memories.  It was especially nice to me because Perry was off and could visit, too.

Thanks, Glenda for a stress free day

YippEE

We are gonna get up in the morning take Zita to work and head to Dallas.  We will pick up Zita's headlight cover and get to visit a little while.  I can hardly wait.  We need a little get a way.  God is good.  I hope this is ok with you, Glenda

Remembering

The other day when Wesley was mowing our yard I saw these and remembered our days of youth.  Keeping our noses yellow from smelling the buttercups and sitting in the clover lacing the blooms for necklaces.  We would practically knock each other down to be the one to get to "Blow" the dandelion.
I can remember chanting  "dandelions - tell no lies"  We got really good at blowing away all the fuzz!

My Roses N ME self photos

Here are a shot of my pink climbing rose and one of my monthly rose.  I set the timer and put the camera on the porch post.  Sorry I did not know the  pink rose was in my face....

o boy

Hey  We think we set up a spot for Glenda.  Join in the fun .. She is glenda-joustathought@blogspot.com

oh my

This has really been a weird day for me.  For the first thing I have not been sleeping all week. Sometimes only a couple of hours.  As you all know this is not my norm anymore.  I stay up til midnight occasionally but for the most part we go on to bed.  I am hardly ever up and dressed til after or around 9.  Then we lay around ( Wesley and I) for an hour or so at odd times throughout the day.  Wesley has had so much fatigue.  He has to have rest periods.  Well, I just lay around but I don't usually sleep because it messes up my nights.  I'm still not getting anything done.

I have been burdened about several things lately and  I always blame sleeplessness on my brain being busy with thoughts and prayers.  I have been in despair because I can't seem to get my wound well.  Then added to that is all this sugar level problems Wesley and I have been having.  You may not know if you've never done it; but sugar monitoring for two is extremely time consuming, and I don't do it well.  It seems like I am always either giving a shot or sticking the finger of one of us.  Incidentally Wesley's sugar was too high to monitor again tonight.. It is so dangerous.   He is also struggling with his therapy because he wears out.  He is frustrated because he ONLY mows.  He wants to do it all.  It worries me because it makes him seen ungrateful for the recovery he had made.  I am frustrated because I am not getting any thing done.  I have so many project that I want to complete.  I have so many things that I want to do for others.  I can't seem to get anything done.

I will be so proud to get the finances situation behind me.  I am so looking forward to next Friday when we will get a final analysis.  I have almost waded thru the boatload of paperwork that comes with it. I feel so inadequate about meeting the needs.  It is really a hassle with the phone calls and such.  And to add to my failure is the fact that we would not be in this shape at all if Wesley were in charge.  I keep telling the Lord  I NEED my husband back WELL.

I am in prayer for Zita about her needs, and the things she faces financially, with her car and wanting to get the carpet laid down and then on top of all that to have unrest at work.  God gives PEACE.  I ask right now for (all of my sisters and brothers, too) for God to cause an end or a rest from the "troubling".

I trust that Jennifer will see some peace now that Max is home.  I am still praying for Dave to get financial blessing without having to sacrifice his health.

I pray for Glenda, Perry, and their family, from the oldest to the youngest, to be consumed by God's love and direction so that they may do what is good in the sight of the Lord.  I am asking for settlement to be made and blessings for Perry's siblings and their household.

Help me pray.  God is faithful.  He is a reward er of those who seek His face. May we become one in our endeavor to put on Christ.(be clothed upon by his anointing as JW used to say).

God is good, God is good, and again I say  GOD IS GOOD

feeling down

I am showing you a pix of my roses after the rain.  The rain made them droop down a little

Finally

Well, I finally got my profile filled out.  Don't you all think it was about time!

Love you all,

o my, what a day

Today started off pretty good.  the kids came by and together we went to Sirloin Stockade for lunch.  Then we ran some errands.  My nurse came around 3.  I took my sugar and it was above 200 and Wesley was laughing at me and I said well what is yours.. we took his, still playing around and the monitor said that his sugar was above 600  (It would not read)  after panic attack and re checks and monitor checks and all that we callled the dr, ( the nurse said we must)  anyway to make a long story short around 4:45 we went to ER.  after a three hour wait they took us back to a room, and after another hour or so wait they told us his blood sugar was 717.  needless to say it was well after midinght when we got home after all the iv / insulin they had to administer.  after the first bag it was still 448.  I guess we will do better from now on.  ER is ZERO fun!

Keep us in your prayersl   ps   Zita I may not be able to help any depending on how the morning runs.  He has to be at the hospital at 1:30 untill 3  for therapy.

My roses

I took a few shots of the blooming of my roses.  My climbing pink rose on the porch post is just buds but it is loaded.  My monthly roses are beginning to bloom again.  Take a look.