Mom

Wow it's been 18 years since my Mom passed away. That was a very difficult Christmas. We we're mourning, yet we wanted the kids to have the kind of Christmas that kids have, and Mom would have wanted that for them. She loved all the grandkids so much. She would call me on the phone and in her blunt way would blurt out "I wanna see Ryan and Alicia" ok be right over! She fought hard to keep going because she didn't want to leave her family. She and I grew closer during that time. She was more affectionate towards me. So yes thanks Alan for the reminder though I've been thinking about her all week. But time heals though I miss her,she loved and trusted God so she's in heaven waiting for us to join her one day!

Six months

I'm really into dates these days, I'm not sure why? But Dec 1st was six months since Les and I had the consult with Dr. Stigler. I can really say it was one of the most awful days of my life. We left for Hawaii the next day. I was fighting depression while trying to have fun and wanted Les to have fun. It got better as the week progressed. But that morning he layed it all out for me, I don't think he expected me to be doing as well as I am by this time. Yes I'm not in perfect health but I still walk, drive, ride my stationary bike. He wanted to put a feeding tube in right away and I said no thanks, not at this time. I have to eat different but I wasnt't ready to give it up. I've read other stories of people living way longer than the doctor told them they would. God has the final say and will call me home when he's ready.
Have a great day,
Cathy

Love

1 John 4
7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. 10 This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. 11 Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 12 No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.


13 This is how we know that we live in him and he in us: He has given us of his Spirit. 14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. 15 If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in them and they in God. 16 And so we know and rely on the love God has for us.



God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them. 17 This is how love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment: In this world we are like Jesus. 18 There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.



19 We love because he first loved us. 20 Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen. 21 And he has given us this command: Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister.

Perfect Day

Some days are like that, I have had those days. Having a positive mental attitude is so important. A good night sleep seems to be key for me and my mood. Susan Boyles Christmas cd is out and I have it, of course. Love that lady. Here's one of the songs off it, a perfect day, a re-do of a 1972 rock song. I liked her version of "Wild horses" better than the original. And the Scottish scenery in Perfect Day is magnificant!

Happy Thanksgiving

Hello all and Happy Thanksgiving!
I have much to be thankful for, I'm still able to make dinner. This morning as I was making the feast I started thinking about how many people don't have enough to eat or clean water and shelter. So when I feel like complaining I need to think about all I do have. Moist important I have a father in heaven who loves me.
Love, Cathy

Thanksgiving

As we approach Thanksgiving, a busy day for me, the cook, I want to remember what I'm thankful for. For a God who loves me even though I mess up. For all the caring family and people at Church who pray for me and offer to help. Everything in life really does work for the good. Only five people coming over instead of nine, i am glad because it's less time I. The kitchen! I pray that Greg will have safe travels and that Dad and him will spend some quality father Son time and Alan too of course.

Our special greeting

Alan you will love this, lol! They only do this for us