I can remember.....

I can remember ......When the day never seemed to end and the night ran continuously through the long day and we did it again when the sunlight came through our windows.  I remember being sleep deprived, tired with a capital T, needing several hours of continuous sleep and not getting it.  I can remember caffeine, a stand by your woman man,  baths, ear infections, homework, sport events, sleep overs, miscommunications, pets, drama, allergeries and the list could go on for days and get ready for this........I miss the insanity!

I often tell new parents the following:  when my (our) children were small all I wanted (so I thought) was for them to become independent. Infants, toddlers and small children are so physically demanding I thought that was terrible!  It wasn't terrible it was a blessing.  What an honor to be a Mom and experience life with children.  If I were asked for advice from young parents I would encourage them to absorb and enjoy every minute, stage, event and emotion with their children.  Time goes so quickly enjoy the ride!

I am thankful for the ability to remember and I cherish the memories of my children's childhood!

Trudging along...

I'm gonna make it, so they tell me.  All of the tests results present me with a choice to make.  So I'm going to pray and think about what I should do.  At least that is a benefit of being ah mature, gone are the days of quick decisions!  Heck making them is the problem now!

Our weekend includes moving Poo's wood working into his building.  But before ---the building has to be dehoarded!  I know that is not a word, just a Debbieism.  Clean it up, junk it up and repeat.  Yeah that is how we roll.

Enjoy the weekend and each other, it.is.going.to.be.ok!  I Need to write that off oh about a hundred times at least.

😳✌️🛀

Where is she

Where is who?  That would be me!  I've been looking for myself.  I haven't been feeling so great lately.  Hopefully I just need a minor tune up, after all I had a major overhaul just a few months ago.  Hopefully blood work will tell the tale.

I love Thanksgiving and I want to enjoy my family and friends and not be so fatigued.  Poo needs supervision with his crafts!  Ha!  I don't have time to feel bad, but who does?

Until I feel better I will be reading, stitching and praying this too will pass.  Hopefully I will share crafting pictures soon and my health thing will be a thing of the past.

Speaking of....

Speaking of being in the moment I have been right there.  I enjoyed every minute of the weekend.  Even though my energy is not where it used to be, I am good.  But I am done most days when I get off of work.  Hopefully, I will gain more energy soon.


The pictures are my current projects.  I usually try to project on the weekend.  Please stay tuned more to come.

Blessed with Mark (Poo)

The events of life have a way of changing you.  At least my events have changed me.  Last year changed me forever.  I am so thankful that I was with my sweet Daddy  when he left us and went to heaven, but it was bitter sweet.  As I held his hand and encouraged him to go toward the light and that is was okay, that we would take care of Mom, I tried to be brave and strong and not selfish but it literally knocked the breath out of me.  I closed my Daddy's eyes and whispered go rest high Daddy and I am forever changed from that moment.  I couldn't catch my breath and  in many ways I wanted to hold Daddy's hand and go with him.  Poo was right there with me holding me and telling me what I knew but coming from Mark it made it all better.  Everything.is.going.to. Be.alright.  Along with the sad times in 2013 we experienced great joy also.  However, I said 2014 was going to be better.

Mark drove me several times to the emergency room this year.  We had no ideal what was wrong but knew something was!  The time we were informed of what seemed to be a leg-long list of problems I had, Mark was right there.  When I thought I was going to just die Before the Doctor stopped telling us everything Mark was right there and with a smile and He said everything.is.going.to.be alright.  When I wanted to leave the hospital and go far away and not deal with anything Mark was the voice of reason and calmness and said  it.is.going.to.be okay!  When my pain was unbearable and I was a mess He was a constant calm.  Even though I didn't know a thing for a week he insisted of staying by my side.

Poo has seen me at my best and worse.  He has never left my side.  God gave me Mark, blessed me with Mark.  God is good.  His infinite wisdom, blows me away.  Thank you God for Mark Poo Haley and for blessing me much, much more than I deserve.

It's Early

So has anyone started thinking Fall yet?  I know with the heat it is hard to have enough energy to do a lot!  However, since I have not been released yet, I have a few things to share. 

I am a Scarecrow fan, so I found Him and knew He needed to greet everyone coming in the side door.

Then, I started thinking I am tired of the mantel, so I have started adding some things to make it look like my favorite time of the year.  It is still a work in progress!

So that is it so far!  Has anyone else started transitioning into a different season yet?

Just one more, Nick is wanting to nap and wishing I would just sit down and stitch!  So I guess I will!   Have a great weekend.  

God loves you right where you are, I invite you to love Him and be the someone you want someone to be to you to others.

Disappointed

I had planned on going to church this morning.  I thought of my Grandmother yesterday and even mocked one of her Saturday afternoon rituals.  I painted my nails!   She would roll her hair on brush rollers and sit under the dryer several times during the day.  Then late Saturday afternoon she would do her nails all in preparation for church.  After her nails were dry she would select her dress, shoes, jewelry, and sometimes hat!  I love her and often think of her, she was fun!

I never made it to church today because I have miserable insomnia.   Sleep = healing and happiness.  Debbie without sleep = a weepy, miserable mess.  I thought surely I would sleep today and I would go to church tonight. Nope.  So today hasn't gone as plan.  Being content in all situations hasn't happened today.

Tomorrow is full of doctor appointments and being told I am doing great and me not sleeping is just part of it and it will go away soon.  I am sure it will but when you are going through it, misery!  So all and all I'm good I just need some sleep.

I need to go get my pillows and watch for the super moon tonight!  I pray I miss it!