Lots Happening….

Wow, has it really been that long since I have been out in blogland?!?  I guess you would find me more on Facebook then anything, but I have had several requests to blog, so I thought I would do just that for those of my lovely followers that miss me.  So, how are all of you?  I hope this post finds you all doing well.  I myself have been through the ringer the past couple months, ok maybe a bit longer, but I am surviving which is great news. 

It all started at the end of February.  I was experiencing some pain, discomfort, blood in my urine and every urologist that I went to told me that I kidney stones, but they weren’t big enough to cause so many problems.  So, I went in for a kidney biopsy and they found after doing a 2nd ct scan that the stones were now blocking each ureter and they admitted me to the hospital.  To make a long story short, I was admitted and have had 3 surgeries since the beginning of March.  Lots of stents, lots of pain, lots of nausea and the list goes on.  I finally have all the stents out which is wonderful, but still have more tests here and there to go through.  It has truly been a nightmare!!  I was off from work for several months, lost over 30 lbs and resigned from my job.  I went through alot with my place of employment since returning so it was best for me and my health to resign and see if I couldn’t find something else.  I just got so tired of being treated like crap and being disrespected.  I deserve much more then that so I am happy with my decision that I made.

Cameron is growing like a weed.  He is 5 now and will be going in to kindergarten in the Fall.  He is playing t-ball and he loves it.  I love it too and must admit that I am his #1 Fan.  Imagine that – right?!?  Gosh, I love that boy to pieces!!  I just wish that I could “pause” life for a little while and keep enjoying him while he is small.  He is just growing so fast and it makes me so sad.  I know it has to happen, but I still can’t be happy about it ~ right?!?

Shawn is doing great.  He has lost alot of weight as well and looks amazing.  He made me a patio out back and has been working like crazy with it.  He is so wonderful and takes such great care of me.  I love him so much and I am so blessed to have such a wonderful husband.  Yep, it took my one loser to be married to and lots of others that I dated, but God sent Shawn when I was not expecting it at all.  What a blessing that was for me and my life!!

Well, I thought I would share some recent pictures with all of you.  Hopefully I will have some more pictures of our home to share, but I am hoping these will hold you all over for a little bit.

Hugs and Blessings,

Lisa

Surprise ~ Long Time, No Blog!

Can you believe that I am blogging?!?  For the first time  in several months, I thought that I would take a moment and update you on what is happening in my life.  First and foremost, I want to say “Thank You” to all of you that have emailed me questions and told me that you have missed my blogging.  I personally miss blogging as well, but with me being a working Mom… it leaves me very little time to spend blogging.  I am still working for the cardiologist office and enjoy it for the most part.  Things are especially difficult right now because Cameron has been real sick.  We took him to the ER on Monday for difficulty breathing and they diagnosed him with asthma.  My poor little man must get that from his Momma.  Anyway, he is doing a little better tonight and is due to go see the allergist/pulmonary doctor on Monday.  He is also scheduled to have tubes put back into his ears on Jan 10th and also have his adenoids taken out.  So, as you can see, I have my hands full.

It has been especially hard to see him having such a hard time breathing.  I know what it is like and it is down right scary.  He is now on his 5th round of antibiotics, 2nd round of steroids and round the clock breathing treatments/inhaler treatments.  So, you can imagine how miserable he has been and how tired we all are.  If you could just keep him in your daily prayers that would be so appreciated.

On the flip side…. I thought I would share some recent pictures that I took of some primitive goodies.  As you noticed, I did change my header of my blog.  That beautiful crock bowl was left to me by Shawn’s grandparents.  They both passed away not too long ago, and his grandma made sure that she put my name on it.  Isn’t it gorgeous?!

I was also left this old clock.  I loved it when I saw it in their family room and I instantly thought to myself that it must hold a story.  Oh and did it ever hold a story.  It came from Harpers Ferry, WV.  I was told by Shawn’s grandma that it came over in an old covered wagon.  Pretty neat – huh?

Here are a few other pictures.  This is my favorite winter decoration this year.  I bought this at Sara’s Herbs and Everlasting.  This snowman caught my eye immediately.  I walked in the front door and fell in love with him.  Just look at that face!!

What do you think?  Pretty stinkin’ cute – huh?  I just loved him and his place where he stands is right on my kitchen table.  That way he will bring a smile to my face every day.

Here is a new light that I picked up at Sara’s as well.  I am thinking of either putting it in my laundry room or my half bath.  I will have to keep you posted on that.

Here are a few other random pictures that I thought I would share with you.  This first one is a picture of my front door.  I didn’t have any ribbon, so I thought I would use dried oranges.  It added a little something, but it wasn’t too much.  I thought it was a pretty good idea for not having any ribbon or homespun laying around (lol).

Here is our Christmas tree this year.

And here are some random pictures of my little man, in happier/healthier days.  Hope you enjoy them as much as I do.  Blessings to all of you as the holidays approach.  It really truly has been nice blogging again.  I have really missed this.

Love, Prayers & Many Blessings to each and every one of you!!

Hot & Humid

I didn’t realize it had been such a long time since my last post until my Mom told me.  Where does the time go?!?  It especially goes by fast anymore and I just can’t stand it.  I guess maybe it is because I feel like we never had spring.  Oh trust me…. I am not complaining about the sunshine, but the cool weather was never here.  It was COLD and then HOT.  We had tons of rain and now we have the beautiful sun, but is it ever warm. 

I haven’t done much with my home since I have been working.  I guess I never have the time nor the energy by the time I get home.  I would like to do a garage sale soon, but I am not sure when I will ever have the time to get ready for it.  So…… I guess we will see if that ever happens (lol).  I just have so much stuff to sell and so little time to get it out and get it ready.  I have however been working in my flowerbeds.  I have been staying busy with weeding and planting a few flowers here and there.  Here are a few pics for your viewing.  I purchased this window with window box a couple years back.  I thought it would look great hanging on the back of the house and this is what it looks like.

Here are some pictures of my painted daisies….. I just love these!!

Here is a picture of my clematis.  I have several, but this one was especially pretty this year.

Weren’t they pretty?  I just love how it wrapped around my birdhouse this year.  Very pretty.  As for things done inside my home….. I did FINALLY hang my tobacco basket.  I also decided to hang a few other items on the same wall.  Here is the picture of my tobacco basket on the wall.

I will leave you with this today….. a great picture of none other then my most precious gift ever!!  Yep, if you guessed a picture of Cameron then you were right.  He is now done with school and enjoying a summer with Daddy.  Talk about breaking Mommy’s heart….. I remember last summer we were playing together and now Mommy is at work and Daddy is home.  Oh bother……

Blessings to you all…….