This is Great, and from Dear Abby:
Each man and woman who laid down a life for this country was someone loved and cherished by family and friends. They are deeply missed. We are all diminished by their deaths, as indeed, we are enriched by the example of their courage and dedication.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Saturday, May 23, 2009
The Library!
Today was Brady Joseph Dixon's introduction to The Carrollton Library.
First order of business was to head to 7-11 to get Brady a slurpee. Then to Taco Bueno to get grandma a taco and iced tea. THEN to the car wash. We decided on the one on Hebron as we get to ride in the car through that car wash (before they clean the interior). Brady likes to watch the soap, and brushes, the rinses, etc.
THEN - The Library. Brady is really into books. We walk into the Library, and I explained to him that you have to "whisper" while in the Library, and he did not forget that even one time. He chose 7 books pretty darned quick (most of them about animals, 2 about Santa). Then he whispered, "grandma, lets buy them!". I explained to him that we get to "borrow" them and when we bring them back we can borrow 7 more. He liked this plan. We checked out our books on their nifty machine, and headed back to grandma's house. We read the longest one about the Bengal Tiger and the little Kitty that needed a name. We packed all 7 books in a paper bag with handles and he and mommy took them home with him. It was a great day with the little toot!
I am so blessed!
Now I am waiting for the rain to start, car is spotless!
First order of business was to head to 7-11 to get Brady a slurpee. Then to Taco Bueno to get grandma a taco and iced tea. THEN to the car wash. We decided on the one on Hebron as we get to ride in the car through that car wash (before they clean the interior). Brady likes to watch the soap, and brushes, the rinses, etc.
THEN - The Library. Brady is really into books. We walk into the Library, and I explained to him that you have to "whisper" while in the Library, and he did not forget that even one time. He chose 7 books pretty darned quick (most of them about animals, 2 about Santa). Then he whispered, "grandma, lets buy them!". I explained to him that we get to "borrow" them and when we bring them back we can borrow 7 more. He liked this plan. We checked out our books on their nifty machine, and headed back to grandma's house. We read the longest one about the Bengal Tiger and the little Kitty that needed a name. We packed all 7 books in a paper bag with handles and he and mommy took them home with him. It was a great day with the little toot!
I am so blessed!
Now I am waiting for the rain to start, car is spotless!
Monday, May 11, 2009
Get Over IT!
This is a "Bit" on KISS FM, and it is a nice distraction from all the worries of our world.
Listeners call in with their "Get Over It" statements.......for example:
"I am a young black man dating the hottest blonde white girl in Dallas - Get Over It!!"
"I am engaged to your ex-husband and he bought me a Tiffany 2-carat engagement ring - Get Over It!!"
Here's mine: "I am a 54 year old woman who just finished the 3rd book in the Twilight series - Get Over It!!". ha ha ha........
A little fiction never hurt anyone!!!
Listeners call in with their "Get Over It" statements.......for example:
"I am a young black man dating the hottest blonde white girl in Dallas - Get Over It!!"
"I am engaged to your ex-husband and he bought me a Tiffany 2-carat engagement ring - Get Over It!!"
Here's mine: "I am a 54 year old woman who just finished the 3rd book in the Twilight series - Get Over It!!". ha ha ha........
A little fiction never hurt anyone!!!
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Mother's Day!
Mother's Day......ahhh what a wonderful day! I thank God for my mother, that He blessed me with being a mother, and that he blessed Nicole with being a mother! God is great and God is good, we are so blessed.
Nicole, Ally, Zach, Brady and I celebrated with gifts and food at On The Border (thanks to my boss for the OTB gift card!). Brady just had to sit by grandma, which made me smile ear-to-ear, but Nicole will probably not invite me next year! lol......
Ally, Zach and Brady helped me create a special Mug for their wonderful mommy (with their autographs and sentiments) that we baked in the oven! We went shopping during the week, so they could spend their own money to buy mommy special gifts, and she treasured them all.
Brian is in Houston trying out for America's Got Talent, and if he wins, he has promised Nicole she can have one more baby! I am praying hard!!! You never know, next year their might be four kiddos at the celebration!
Let's all remember - "No one loves you like your mama does!".
Thank you God for blessing our lives with children.
Nicole, Ally, Zach, Brady and I celebrated with gifts and food at On The Border (thanks to my boss for the OTB gift card!). Brady just had to sit by grandma, which made me smile ear-to-ear, but Nicole will probably not invite me next year! lol......
Ally, Zach and Brady helped me create a special Mug for their wonderful mommy (with their autographs and sentiments) that we baked in the oven! We went shopping during the week, so they could spend their own money to buy mommy special gifts, and she treasured them all.
Brian is in Houston trying out for America's Got Talent, and if he wins, he has promised Nicole she can have one more baby! I am praying hard!!! You never know, next year their might be four kiddos at the celebration!
Let's all remember - "No one loves you like your mama does!".
Thank you God for blessing our lives with children.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Great Use of my Time
I went to the Women's Spring Luncheon at my sister's church in Grand Prairie this morning. What a great use of my time.
I had no idea she belonged to such a big church. She and Roger have been members there for almost 1-1/2 years. Nor did I have any idea the Luncheon would be such an elaborate affair.
Each table (18 that seated 8 per table) had a hostess that was in charge of decorating it. The tablecloths were all Spring colors - some pink, some blue, some yellow, some green. Each table had a different theme. Some Beach, some Garden, some Spring, one "Elegant" - the hostess for this table brought in real china place settings, gold plated silverware, etc. Each place setting at every table had a gift for the occupant to take home. The gifts at our table were sugar body scrubs, yummy..... relief ahead for my dry skin.
The special music was very good, but the woman speaker was excellent. A strong woman of God, at least in her 50's who is working toward her Master's degree. Here are the bullet points of her speech - "Revive - Renew - Refresh":
Books that will refresh your spirit:
Bible: Lamentations 3:22-23, Psalms 51:10,12, Isaiah 40:28-31, Romans 12:2
"The Practice of the Presence of God" by Brother Lawrence
"Firstsight" by Sue Monk Kidd
"Waking the Dead" by John Eldredge
"Gift From the Sea" by Anne Morrow Lindbergh
"Just Give Me Jesus" by Anne Graham Lotz
We all need to look out more, and look in less. Use the strengths and gifts that God has given us. Take a fresh new look at "what has settled over your spirit and covered your beauty?". Are you missing something in your life?....hobby....relationship......friend. We need to take a good hard look at ourselves and extract the precious and let go of the rest, people are always going to disapoint us.
I had a great morning.
I had no idea she belonged to such a big church. She and Roger have been members there for almost 1-1/2 years. Nor did I have any idea the Luncheon would be such an elaborate affair.
Each table (18 that seated 8 per table) had a hostess that was in charge of decorating it. The tablecloths were all Spring colors - some pink, some blue, some yellow, some green. Each table had a different theme. Some Beach, some Garden, some Spring, one "Elegant" - the hostess for this table brought in real china place settings, gold plated silverware, etc. Each place setting at every table had a gift for the occupant to take home. The gifts at our table were sugar body scrubs, yummy..... relief ahead for my dry skin.
The special music was very good, but the woman speaker was excellent. A strong woman of God, at least in her 50's who is working toward her Master's degree. Here are the bullet points of her speech - "Revive - Renew - Refresh":
- What is choking my spirit?
- What is marring my life from its beauty right now?
- What one thing do I need - to take a fresh, clear look at in my life?
- What relationship do I need to revive?
- What is overwhelming me?
- What do I need to release in order to be refreshed?
Books that will refresh your spirit:
Bible: Lamentations 3:22-23, Psalms 51:10,12, Isaiah 40:28-31, Romans 12:2
"The Practice of the Presence of God" by Brother Lawrence
"Firstsight" by Sue Monk Kidd
"Waking the Dead" by John Eldredge
"Gift From the Sea" by Anne Morrow Lindbergh
"Just Give Me Jesus" by Anne Graham Lotz
We all need to look out more, and look in less. Use the strengths and gifts that God has given us. Take a fresh new look at "what has settled over your spirit and covered your beauty?". Are you missing something in your life?....hobby....relationship......friend. We need to take a good hard look at ourselves and extract the precious and let go of the rest, people are always going to disapoint us.
I had a great morning.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Brady Went to Heaven
Brady went to heaven on this day in 1996. I miss him. I'll always miss him. I praise God my son knew Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. It brings me peace to know that no one can ever hurt him, in word or in deed. He will never have to struggle, or suffer. He is safe in the arms of Jesus. With all that I am, and all that I hope to be, I love you. Mom. Psalms 27: 1-4.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Barrett's Esophagus
I saw a test for "Barrett's Esophagus" actually being performed live on Good Morning America. The patient was awake as a tube with a camera was actually put through his nose and down his esophagus. He did not even flinch! But he had had the procedure done several times so he was a pro.
Bartett's Esophagus normally occurs in those with Acid Reflux and it can turn into esophagael cancer. There is tons of info about it in the internet.
"Patients with Barrett's usually have symptoms similar to those produced by chronic GERD, such as heartburn and reflux of stomach acid into the mouth. Some Barrett's patients may also suffer from other complications of GERD, such as esophageal peptic ulcers and stricture -- narrowing of the esophagus that comes from scarring. These facts are why it is important for patients with these symptoms to see their physicians regularly."
"Diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus requires an examination called upper endoscopy or EGD (esophagogastroduodenoscopy). A barium x-ray is not accurate for detecting Barrett's esophagus. An EGD is done with the patient under sedation. The physician examines the lining of the esophagus and stomach with a thin, lighted, flexible endoscope. Biopsies are performed, taking pieces of tissue to be examined under a microscope for abnormal cells which have the potential of becoming malignant. The changes may be indefinite dysplasia where the pathologist may be uncertain of the changes. In this circumstance, medical treatment is intensified and repeat biopsies are performed in 6-12 months. When dysplasia is definite, some type of definite correction is necessary."
http://www.barrx.com/Patients_and_Families/Index.cfm/0?gclid=CO-Bm5_NyJkCFR0SagodYV2eug
Bartett's Esophagus normally occurs in those with Acid Reflux and it can turn into esophagael cancer. There is tons of info about it in the internet.
"Patients with Barrett's usually have symptoms similar to those produced by chronic GERD, such as heartburn and reflux of stomach acid into the mouth. Some Barrett's patients may also suffer from other complications of GERD, such as esophageal peptic ulcers and stricture -- narrowing of the esophagus that comes from scarring. These facts are why it is important for patients with these symptoms to see their physicians regularly."
"Diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus requires an examination called upper endoscopy or EGD (esophagogastroduodenoscopy). A barium x-ray is not accurate for detecting Barrett's esophagus. An EGD is done with the patient under sedation. The physician examines the lining of the esophagus and stomach with a thin, lighted, flexible endoscope. Biopsies are performed, taking pieces of tissue to be examined under a microscope for abnormal cells which have the potential of becoming malignant. The changes may be indefinite dysplasia where the pathologist may be uncertain of the changes. In this circumstance, medical treatment is intensified and repeat biopsies are performed in 6-12 months. When dysplasia is definite, some type of definite correction is necessary."
http://www.barrx.com/Patients_and_Families/Index.cfm/0?gclid=CO-Bm5_NyJkCFR0SagodYV2eug
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