Thank you

Another Christmas has came and went. Today I took down my tree and decorations, and put things away. Before I took down all my cards, I took a few pictures. I want to send out a thank you to those of you I received cards from.

So, thank you............ MaryAlice and Mary, Barbara, Gretchen, Chrissie, Maria, Melissa, DejaBea, Lyn, Kelly, Patty and Ryan, Linda, Sharon, The Locovare's (kids are adorable) Nelishia, Sugar, Christy, Lisa, Noelle, Mare, Pam, Kathy and Idris, LisaJo, Lisa. And a very special lady and her wonderful family across the pond.

Each day when a card or two arrived I would open it up and see who it was from. I smiled everytime and said awwwwww. Jim teased me and said if anymore cards came, we could use them to wallpaper the bathroom, lol. I also got many other cards from family and friends.

One card I mailed out to Marie in Grand Island, Fla was returned. It said Unable to Find. So Marie if you read this I did send you a card, but the post office sent it back to me.

Also above is a pic of Rebecca's indoor playhouse. She has tucked all her toys she got for christmas inside the playhouse, lol. She plays in there for hours.

I guess that is about it. I want to wish all of you a very Happy New Year, good health, much love, and also if you have plans on going out to celebrate the New Year, please, please have a designated driver. I am making Lasagna, salad and garlic bread for New Years dinner. Anyone wanna come? Your always welcome.

Take care my dear family/friends. Have a wonderful week.

Love to all.....................CINDY

To Grandmother's House we went

What can I say? Today was a great day. We picked up our 3 grandchildren at 11am this morning, and it was off to Leesburg, NJ to Grandmom's house. We arrived about 1:15 and stayed until 6pm. Jim's parents and his grandmom were so happy to see the kids again and the new baby. She was passed around alot, lol. But it was her great grandpop who held her and rocked her in his chair and they both fell asleep for about an hour. The kids gave lots and lots of hugs and kisses to everyone. They laughed and giggled, played with Harry and the cat's toys, lol. Jim and his Dad went and got 2 pizza's, and we had a late lunch. Man that pizza was good too.

We sat and chatted about all kinds of things. Jim's Mom gave Daniel a book about Christmas because he kept trying to read her books, lol. Jim's Dad gave Daniel a white firetruck with flashing lights, siren and a big red ladder. Talk about a happy lil boy. I think the best part of the whole day was when we were saying our goodbye's. I hugged Jim's grandmom and she gave me a big hug, kiss on the cheek and told me I was a wonderful Grandmom to the kids. Those words brought tears to my eyes, to have a lady such as her to compliment me. In this family she is the queen. You do not disrespect her in any way, shape or form. She is the law. It is how it's been the whole time I have been married to her grandson Jim. To think this wonderful woman of 99 years started a family that has multiplied enormously. She had 1 child, Jim's Mom. Jim's Mom had 5 children. Her 5 children together have 7 children, and my Emma being th firstborn grandchild and great grandchild has 3 kids. So Jim's 99yr old grandmother has 1 child, 5 grandkids, 7 great grandkids, and 3 great great grandkids. I am so glad and so very honored to be a part of this family. I love his parents and his grandmom with all my heart. Jim's Grandmom asked us to come back again soon. I told her we will, and we'll bring Emma and Dan with us next time. That made her very happy.

On the way home, Adrianna fell asleep as did Daniel. The girls sat and talked and giggled all the way home. Jim said I fell asleep. I guess I did. Cause I remember seeing a sign saying you are now leaving Vineland, and next thing I knew we were at the toll plaza to cross over to Philadelphia. I guess I needed a nap too huh? LOL Tomorrow is sunday. My plan is to sleep in hopefully, then clean my livingroom, and then put on a pot of Ham and Cabbage for supper and make some bisquits. I love ham and cabbage. I could eat it everyday.

Well, I guess that is about it for this entry. I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend.

Love to all..................CINDY

Dan and More

  With all that has happened over the past week, I didn't really get to use any christmas tags. Hopefully I can get a few put in here tonight. I've been trying to get to alot of your journals, and read all about your christmas. I have seen so many happy smiling faces, delicious looking meals and cute lil pets. I still have 125 journals to read yet, but I will get to them.

I enjoyed being with my family for christmas, but I didn't enjoy being so sick. Even though I had chills, fever, sore throat, ear ache, chest congestion, throwing up and diareha (sorry) I still cooked a christmas dinner of Turkey, stuffing, baked ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, yams and apples, greenbeans, cranberry sauce and rolls. People ate, but they didn't pig out. They picked and nibbled. But we had alot of laughs watching the lil one's play and color in these huge coloring books Uncle Joe got them for christmas. They all unwrapped their gift's. Emma loves the electric griddle we got her and Dan. We got Daniel a 2 pc sweatsuit, pants and jacket and a big Thomas the Train flashlight. He loves it. Marissa got her favorites, card games, stickerbook, stickers.

When everyone had left, my house was totally trashed, dirty dishes all over the kitchen, and I was not feeling good at all. Jim went off to bed, and about 30 minutes later it was time for Rebecca to go to bed. But she had to wait. Everytime I stood up I got so dizzy. I knew what was coming, so I headed to the bathroom for another chat with the porceline god. I quickly put Rebecca to bed, went to the kitchen to make a cup of tea, and thank god for trash cans cause out it came again with no warning. I hate being sick. The only time I wasn't feeling dizzy was when I was sitting or laying down. Finally I gave up and went to bed. I'm still not 100%, but I am feeling alot better.

Today I stayed in my Pj's all day. I cleaned my kitchen, folded about 15 loads of laundry and put it away. I was exhausted after that. Jim came home and said to order pizza for dinner so, I didn't have to cook, woohooo. Emma called me earlier. She said Dan was sweating, in alot of pain and was having trouble breathing. She called his doctor and he called in a stronger pain med for Dan. Dan seemed to be a little better after the med got into his system. He had alot of trouble walking today due to the pain he was in. Tomorrow we are giving Emma a little break. Jim and I are taking Rebecca, Marissa, Daniel and Adrianna for the day and going to visit Jim's Grandmom and his parents. Jim's Mom said we're brave in taking all 4 kids, lol. But I figure Emma needs a little break. Having 3 kids at home to care for, and Taking care of Dan and she is sick herself a little breather from the kids will do her good. Besides Jim's Grandmother is 99 years old now, and who knows how much longer she will be with us, and I want the kids to get to know her. Everytime she see's them she has a big smile on her face. I will take my camera and get lots of pictures. Well, I guess that is about it for now. I'm tired and I think I'll read some email then go to bed. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and get some rest from all the celebrating this past week.

Love to all...................

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The Power of Prayers

Purple is the color I use when I am happy. And today I am very happy. Did you see who is home above in the pictures? One week ago today this man fell off the side of a building, and today he is home with his family. Let someone, anyone tell me there is no God to hear our prayers and they will hear me roar. You all along with family and other close friends sent up prayers for my SIL and God heard you/us. This man is a walking miracle. To everyone who sent up prayers for Dan, I thank you and his wife and children thank you. You guys are the best there is, and don't ever forget that. If I could right now I'd hug each and everyone of you. YOU GUYS ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dan was released from the hospital because they said beings it was a trauma center there was really no more they could do for him. He will be having a therapists come to the house 3 times a week, to help him in his walking and climbing stairs, and excercises. He has to use a walker to walk with, and wears a back brace that wraps around his ribs. He is on Oxycodone, Flexoril and those pain patches (forgot the name of them). Today he wanted to just sit on the couch, well Drill Sergeant Emma, lol told him he is getting up off his ass and walking. Guess what? He got up and walked, lol. He tried to cheat and slide his feet cause the walker has wheels. Uh no Dan, pick up the feet and walk. He got upset cause Emma yelled at him, but she told him walk or your in a rehabilitation hospital until your better, he walked, lol. Man that girl is good. She made him walk around the house a good 15 minutes, but then his legs started to shake and he had to sit back down. She is going to do this every 2 hours with him. He has to go to Thomas Jefferson Hospital next week and see a spinal specialists for his back. If they cannot find out what is wrong with his back then they want Dan to go to John Hopkins University in Maryland and see a doctor named Reginal Davis, who is suppose to be one of the top doctor's in back injuries. And of course I got pics of the kids, except for Marissa. Poor thing was in bed, she didn't feel good. Adrianna is wearing one of the outfits I got her for Christmas. Jeans and a shirt and a jacket that have Baby Girl written on them. Dan says, Mom, that's what I call Adrianna. I didn't realize that until he told me. I also got her a long sleeve pink onesie that says, Grandma let's me do it, why don't you?  LOL

Every time I said Adriannna smile for Mommom, she smiled and stuck out her tongue. We all laughed. She is such a wonderful baby. I could not love her anymore then I already do. Alot of you here in Jland do the thankful thursday, so I figured I would do one this day.

1. I am thankful my SIL survived that fall and is on the road to recovery.

2. I am thankful for the 2 daughter's I have whom I love dearly.

3. I am thankful for the 3 grandkids I have who give me such joy.

4. I am thankful for the man I have spent the past 28 years with (Jim)

5. I am thankful I am here on this earth to enjoy all of these loving people in my life.

6. And I am thankful for all the friendships I have made here in Jland. You guys have really pulled me through some rough spots this past year, and really gave me hope.

7. I am thankful for our God in heaven who hears our prayers, and is always there when we need to talk to him.

GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU, AND MAY HE MAKE 2008 THE BEST YEAR FOR ALL. I LOVE YOU ALL..........

 

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Happy Birthday to my Momma

 

Today would of been my mother's 70th birthday had she lived. But in 1970 my beautiful loving caring mother was taken from me and my other siblings to Cancer. My mother found out she had cervical cancer while she was pregnant with my youngest brother. The doctor's told her she would have a better chance of cervival if she terminated her pregnancy and started treatment right away. My mother refused to terminate the life that was growing inside her. I remember hearing her tell my Dad, they were blessed with this baby and she could not ever kill him or her. My Dad loved my mom more then anything in the world and he stood by her decision. My brother was born in September of 1969. My Mom was home with us for just about a week after giving birth to the baby, then she left and was admitted into the hospital to begin treatments. Chemo, radiation, being injected with dye. It was too late for her. In just 11 months she went from over 200 pounds down to about 60 pounds. And on August 27, 1970 my mom took her last breathe and went to heaven. She died alone in the hospital room of Hahnamann Hospital here in Philadelphia. This is the same hospital where I received my surgery to have the tumors removed from my neck. When my Mom passed away she left behind a loving husband (Norman) and 6 children, Cindy 9, Lucy 7, Harry 6, Eddie 4, Helen 2 and Paul 11mos. There is not a day that goes by that I wish she was here on earth with us. I know it has been 37 years since she passed away and I was only 9yrs old. But I remember her. I remember her voice, her smell, she loved Lilac's and always smelled like a big bouquet of Lilac flowers. I remember her smile, and her long auburn hair. Mom, I love you and I miss you so much. I would give my right arm right now to have you sitting here next to me holding me in your arms like you did when I was a child. I miss the hot bowls of tomato soup and the crispy grilled cheese sandwiches you would fix for our lunch on cold winter days. I remember the homemade donuts you made for us when we were young, some with chocolate iciing and some with vanilla, and I remember those yummy pancakes on sunday mornings made with apples and cinnamon. But most of all Mom, I remember how much you loved us andhow much we loved you. So on this day December 26, 2007 I wish you a very happy birthday and send you lots of hugs and kisses from me.

I LOVE YOU MOM...................CINDY

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My Christmas

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas. Mine was ok, except for a couple things. 1. Dan wasn't here, and 2 we all have some nasty virus. Everyone was sick, hardly ate anything. I have a fridge full of leftovers. My entire apartment is trashed and I mean trashed and I can't get up to clean it. I'm fine sitting down but as soon as I get up and move around I am in the bathroom speaking to the porceline god. And talk about the chills. Jim has it too. But he went to work anyways. If he would of called out he'd of lost 2 days pay, cause the boss wouldn't of paid him for yesterday. And when you live paycheck to paycheck 2 days pay is alot to lose. So anyways, yesterday we opened gifts, and sat and chatted. My sister Lucys son Eddie came over. He was so sick with a head and chest cold, but didn't want to be alone for christmas. I'm glad he was here. His ex girlfriend Katie was here and their daughter Kaylei. I am hoping they get back together. I always liked Katie. She is so pleasant, and a very good mom to Kaylei. Katie is going to nursing school. So far she has gotten 4 A's and 2 B's in her tests. I am so proud of her. It was strange yesterday not having Dan here with us. But if he keeps going the way he is, he'll be home in no time at all. Here's what is going on with him. Finally someone who could do MRI's and Cat Scans properly was able to get pictures of Dan's body that weren't all distorted and cloudy looking. There is no fracture in Dan's neck, but he does have a seriously sprained neck. His pelvis is not fractured, but it is bruised real bad. The back pain is being caused by the soft tissue damage and the fluid that was building up on it. He was given steroids for the inflamation. A therapist guy came in a couple times a day and lifted Dans knees to his stomach. Everytime he did this Dan would throw up anything liquid he drank or even if he hadn't drank anything. They took him off of morphine and are now giving him something stronger for pain. He does have 3 broken ribs. They have been getting him up out of bed and sitting him in a reclining chair each day, and Dan says a huge lady with a major attitude, lol, comes in his room 3 times a day and says, OK honey guess what? Your gonna learn to walk again. Dan tells her I can't, I hurt. She says good, I want you to hurt, no pain no gain, lol. Well the first time walking was hard and Dan cried out in pain, but she made him do it. He took 6 steps and said he was done. Umm nope your not she tells him, take 2 more steps. He has to use a walker to keep himself steady, but he is walking a few steps more each time. I honestly believe he wouldn't have accomplished all this at this time if it weren't for your thoughts and prayers. I'd better go now. Thank you everyone.

Love to all.............CINDY

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Jim, Cindy and Rebecca would like to wish each and everyone of our JLand family a very Merry Christmas. Santa came by last night and this morning we had one happy little 6yr old. I will come on tonight and post lots of pictures. My pies are baked and I have the ham in the oven. In about an hour the turkey goes in the oven. We will have yams, buttered corn, rolls, mashed taters and gravy, stuffing. There will be 11 of us here for dinner, I think, lol.

After dinner Jim is taking Emma and Marissa and Daniel to the hospital so they can see Dan. I will give an update on Dan tonight also. I will say one thing though. Keep them prayers coming, because The Power of Prayer is the most amazing thing.

So have a wonderful day, enjoy your family, your dinner, and most of all remember today why this day came about, and wish our Lord Jesus a very happy birthday.

GOD BLESS YOU ALL.....................

CINDY

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UPDATE ON DAN

WELL HERE IT IS 4 DAYS LATER AND THE HOSPITAL STILL CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT IS WRONG WITH DAN'S BACK, AND WHY HE CAN'T MOVE HIS LEGS. HE HAS FLUID BUILD UP AROUND HIS LOWER SPINE, LEGS AND AROUND HIS HEART. THEY HAVE HIM ON STEROIDS FOR THIS? SHOULDN'T HE BE ON SOME KIND OF WATER PILL? CAN THE FLUID BUILD UP BE THE CAUSE OF HIM NOT BEING ABLE TO USE HIS LEGS YET? IS THE FLUID BUILD UP AROUND HIS HEART DANGEROUS? THESE DOCTOR'S ARE NOT GIVING US ANY ANSWERS. ALL WE HEAR IS, WAIT FOR TEST RESULTS, AND ONLY TIME CAN TELL. OK, TEST RESULTS, LET'S SEE, THEY'VE DONE 4 MRI'S AND 3 CAT SCANS ALREADY, AND THEY STILL HAVE NO ANSWERS FOR US. WTH????? JIM AND JOE WENT TO ATLANTIC CITY THE OTHER NIGHT TO PICK UP EMMA AND THE BABY, AND THEY WERE ABLE TO SEE DAN. HE WAS AWAKE AND HAD OXYGEN MASK ON HIS FACE AND WAS SO EXCITED TO SEE THEM HE WAS TRYING TO CHAT AWAY WITH THE MASK ON HIM, LOL. JIM HAD TO TELL HIM TO CALM DOWN AND BREATHE. BUT THEY SAID DAN WAS IN GOOD SPIRITS, HE COULDN'T MOVE, BUT HE KNEW WHO THEY WERE. THE BOSS OF THE UNION CAME OVER TO EMMA'S YESTERDAY. HE TOLD EMMA THE UNION IS PAYING TO HAVE DAN TRANSPORTED HERE TO PHILADELPHIA TO THE THOMAS JEFFERSON HOSPITAL. THERE HE WILL RECEIVE PHYSICAL THERAPY. IT IS A GREAT HOSPITAL. ONE THING I CAN SAY ABOUT PHILADELPHIA HOSPITALS, THEY ARE GREAT. AND THE UNION GUY TOLD EMMA DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING IF SOMEONE COMES TO HER. DO NOT TELL THEM ANYTHING. IF THEY WANNA KNOW ANYTHING THEY ARE TO CALL HIM. THEN HE TOLD EMMA ANY BILLS FOR HER HOME, KIDS, GROCERIES LET HIM KNOW AND HE WILL TAKE CARE OF IT. HE HANDED HER AN ENVELOPE AND IN IT CONTAINED 500.00. HE SAID THERE IS MORE COMING. THEY ARE TAKING UP COLLECTIONS FROM ALL THE UNION WORKERS FOR HER AND DAN. HE TOLD EMMA THAT DAN IS PART OF THEIR UNION FAMILY, AND THEY TAKE CARE OF THEIR FAMILY. MY EMMA IS REALLY AMAZING ME. SHE IS SUCH A TOUGH LADY. SHE IS HANDLING THIS SITUATION ALOT BETTER THEN I AM. WITH HER HUSBAND IN SUCH BAD SHAPE AND IN THE HOSPITAL, 3 KIDS AT HOME AND IT BEING CHRISTMAS THIS CHILD OF MINE IS REALLY HOLDING IT TOGETHER. SO THAT'S WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR. HOPEFULLY IN A COUPLE DAYS WE WILL KNOW MORE. AND AS FOR CHRISTMAS DINNER, I AM COOKING. I TOLD EVERYONE EMMA CAN'T HANDLE IT RIGHT NOW. SO I WILL FIX A TURKEY AND A HAM AND SOME SIDES AND IT'LL BE JIM AND I, OUR KIDS AND GRANDKIDS AND UNCLE BILL HE FOR DINNER TOMORROW. AND POSSIBLY JOE AND MOMMOM I ALSO. I'LL BE TIRED YES, BUT I WILL DO THIS FOR MY CHILD. DAN WAS TOLD THAT ALL MY FRIENDS/FAMILY HERE IN JLAND ARE PRAYING FOR HIM. HE SAID TO TELL YOU ALL THANK YOU SO MUCH. HE SAYS HE REALLY NEEDS PRAYERS RIGHT NOW. HE WANTS TO BE WELL AND WALK AGAIN SO HE CAN BE HOME WITH HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN. I BEST GET A MOVE ON HERE. I WANT TO GET DRESSED AND THEN GO TO EMMA'S HOUSE. I AM GOING TO TEND TO THE KIDS WHILE SHE GOES DOWNSTAIRS AND WRAPS THE GIFTS SHE GOT FOR THE KIDS.

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE...............

LOVE TO ALL.................CINDY

Another Update

I spoke with Emma this morning. They had to put Dan to sleep last night in order to get an MRI done on him. Hopefully this morning they will have results and know exactly what they are dealing with. They did say Dan has fluid build up in his legs and lower back area, and they may need to do some surgical procedure to remove the fluid. Emma asked Dan what day it was and he said thursday. He has no idea what day it is, or anything else around him, except he knows Emma and his best friend Chaz is there for him. Chaz has been with Dan since the accident. They work at the same place. The company told Chaz he is getting a paycheck every week just like usual but he doesn't have to come to the job site. His job right now is to be Emma's personal chuaffer. He is on his way to Emma's house right now to pick up a change of clothes for Emma. She's gonna shower and change her clothes then head over to the hospital.

The union put Emma up at the Sheraton Hotel in Atlantic City.  She ordered room service last night, Chicken Parm. She said I really wanted a BLT mom, but it wasn't on the menu. My kid loves BLT's. If you got bacon, lettuce and tomato in your fridge, she'll be in there making a BLT, lol. She picked at the chicken parm dinner and then nursed the baby and off to sleep they both went. This morning she ordered pancakes, juice, fruit, but when it came she just picked at it. She did have coffee though. I knew she wouldn't eat much. She never does when she gets upset. I usually have to make her eat something.

My sister Helen and her husband Ron went to the hospital last night to see Dan and Emma. Helen saw Dan and said Oh my god. She was in shock of Dan's appearance. He was too drugged up to talk. He just lays there, not moving and screaming out every once in a while in pain. Then the twitching of his body would start and Emma has to call for the nurse to give Dan another injection of valium to calm him down.

I want to thank you all so very much for your prayers, good thoughts and good vibes. This means so much to me, and to Emma. And also thank you with all my heart for the cards you are sending him. I know it is going to help him knowing so many people are praying for him. If I could right now I would hug each and everyone of you. You guys are the best, the total best. And I love you dearly.

I'd better go now. I want to get ready and go to Emma's. I have to give my grandkids a bath. Bill can do Daniel's bath, but Marissa is too big for Uncle Bill to bathe so I am going over to take care of her and do her hair. I hope one night I can sleep. The past 4 days I have had a total of 15 hours of sleep. That is not good I know.

I'd better go now. I will keep you updated as I find out anything. Thank you again, for everything. You guys are the best.

I love you all...................Cindy

UPDATE ON DAN

I RECEIVED A CALL FROM MY DAUGHTER EMMA. X-RAY SHOWS DAN HAS A FRACTURED NECK. THEY ARE TRYING TO KEEP HIM CALM SO THEY CAN DO AN MRI FROM HIS HEAD DOWN TO HIS PELVIC AREA. DAN KEEPS HAVING TWITCHING SPELLS AND SCREAMING OUT IN PAIN. THEY ARE GIVING HIM HIGH DOSES OF VALIUM TO CALM HIM DOWN, ALONG WITH A CONSTANT IV DRIP OF MORPHINE AND AN ADDED DOSE OF MORPHINE INJECTION EVERY 8 MINUTES. HE CAN MOVE HIS TOES SLIGHTLY, BUT NOT HIS LEGS. HE IS NOW RECEIVING OXYGEN BECAUSE HE IS HAVING PROBLEMS BREATHING.

THE UNION IS GETTING MY DAUGHTER A ROOM AT A VERY NICE HOTEL SO SHE CAN BE CLOSE TO DAN TONIGHT. SHE HAS MY BABY GRAND DAUGHTER WITH HER. DAN'S BROTHER BILL HAS DANIEL AND MARISSA AT HOME WITH HIM. HE KNOWS TO CALL ME IF HE NEEDS ME.

I CALLED MY SISTER HELEN AND TOLD HER WHAT IS GOING ON. SHE IS GOING TO THE HOSPITAL TONIGHT TO SEE EMMA AND DAN, AND GIVE EMMA A LITTLE SUPPORT. SHE LIVES NOT TO FAR FROM ATLANTIC CITY AND KNOWS THE AREA WELL.

I HAVE NEVER BEEN SO SCARED IN MY LIFE. I CAN'T SLEEP, I CAN'T EAT, I FEEL LIKE I AM WALKING IN A DAZE. I AM VERY WORRIED ABOUT DAN AND AM CONCERNED THAT EMMA IS EATTING. SHE GETS NERVOUS OR STRESSED, SHE WON'T EAT. PLEASE KEEP THEM IN YOUR PRAYERS, AND TO ANY WHO HAVE PRAYER GROUPS, PLEASE ADD DAN AND EMMA TO THEM. AND THANK YOU SO MUCH EVERYONE FOR YOUR LOVE AND CONCERN AND YOUR PRAYERS AND GOOD THOUGHTS. THEY MEAN SO MUCH TO ME. I LOVE YOU GUYS DEARLY.

I WILL KEEP YOU INFORMED ON EVERYTHING I FIND OUT. EMMA IS GOING TO CALL ME LATER TONIGHT AND GIVE ME AN UPDATE. I WAS ASKED IF GET WELL CARDS WOULD BE WELCOMED FOR DAN. YES, THEY WOULD. I THINK IT WOULD HELP HIM TO KNOW HE HAS ALOT OF PEOPLE PRAYING AND THINKING ABOUT HIM. IF YOU'D LIKE TO SEND HIM A GET WELL CARD, EMAIL ME AND I WILL GIVE YOU THEIR ADDRESS.

EMABECMAR@AOL.COM

I MUST GO NOW, I HAVE TO CALL DAN'S BROTHER'S AND HIS MOM AND GIVE THEM THE LATEST NEWS. THANK YOU AGAIN MY FRIENDS/FAMILY.

LOVE TO ALL...........CINDY

My Son In Law

Here is what we know so far. Dan was walking across a board that went across 2 steel beams. The board slipped out from under him and he fell from the 38th to the 20th floor. That is an 18 story drop. He was wearing a safety harness, but apparently something went wrong with it. Dan finally landed in between steel beams and got wedged in, head first and his shoulder too. Co-workers were rushing to him. They tried to pull him out. Dan was screaming in pain. 911 was called. The fire department was able to get Dan out and he was rushed to the hospital. By that time Dan had passed out. He didn't wake up for a few hours. There is alot more to tell but I am just so tired and can't stay awake. But so far this is what we know.

Dan has broken ribs, fractured pelvis, and he can't feel or move his legs. He is in alot of pain in his lower backribs came. I will keep you ingotmadf.

 

 

 

Sooooooo Tired

I have tried all week to make an entry, and each time I have fallen asleep here at the computer. I have been so totally drained lately. So tired that I can't sleep right. Of course this cold I have had for the past 2 weeks does not help the matter. It started as a head cold and worked it's way into my chest with alot of congestion and a horrible cough. Now I have a sore throat, my ears hurt, and I am feeling like total crap. The cough is so bad, you pee yourself, I am serious.

This has been a long week for me. In the mornings I get Rebecca ready for school and myself ready. Drop Jim off at work, get Rebecca into her class, and go back home to tend to Joe's Mom until 10am. I put on a pot of coffee, wake mommom up, and get her sat at the kitchen table, but first get her on the scale so I can weigh her. Then I check her temperature, blood pressure, then check her sugar level. I get her a glass of juice so she can take her pills, fix her a cup of coffee, make her some breakfast. After she finishes eatting, I then give her the insulin shot. I help get her showered, flush out the tube going to her gull bladder, help get her dressed and set up on the couch with her favorite channel on TNT, then I leave and head back to the school. This week I have been working with groups of 5 kids at a time and helping them to make picture frames with their picture in them to give to their Mom or Grandmom for christmas. The kids really enjoyed doing this, and I have to admit, so did I. I absolutely adore these kids, just seeing them smile and hearing them laugh makes me feel so good inside. I walk into the classroom and they all say Hi, Miss Cindy and run up to me for hugs. I totally love it. I've even had a few of them tell me they wish I was their mommy. One little boy who was saying he doesn't like me because I make him sit down and do his work, now tells me he loves me, lol. I wish I was 20 years younger, because I would love to go to school to become a kindergarten teacher. But being 46 years old, having a small child of my own and my health issues, makes it impossible for me now. So I will just enjoy being an aide for now.

Those trays of treats in the picture I made for the kids. They were a huge hit. The kids loved them and so did their teacher, lol. I took 3 12oz bags of Nestle's chocolate chips and melted them. Added 3 tablespoons of butter, added 1 cup of  powdered sugar and a big box of Rice Krispies. Mixed it all up, put it in trays, sprinkled it with jimmies/sprinkles and cut it into squares. Tomorrow their having a christmas party. I made up little snack bags, each containing 2 cookies, 1 marshmallow snowman, 3 hershey kisses and red,white,green jelly beans for each student. Their going to have cupcakes and juice also. And watch the movie How the Grinch stole Christmas. We're gonna have a classroom of happy kids tomorrow for sure.

One lil boy will not be back in school for a while. He hasn't been feeling well and his doctor had blood work done on him. The results showed he has Scarlet Fever. His older brother came to the class today and said his lil brother is very sick and won't be back in school for at least a month, and wanted to know if he could have a packet of work for his brother so he doesn't fall behind. I don't know much about scarlet fever, but I am going to do some checking on it. I hope it is not contagious!!!

Rebecca and I wrapped a gift for her teacher. She is giving her teacher 2 glass bell ornaments and an angel pin. All are handmade by a lady who goes to bingo with my son in law's mom.

Today at school the kids got a surprise visit from Santa claus. Rebecca got to sit on his lap and tell him what she wanted for christmas. Guess what she wants? A nutcracker figurine. LOL The ones that are like 2 feet tall. I guess I better get to looking for one. Last year CVS had them, I am hoping they have them again this year and I can get her one. I received 26 christmas cards already. I love getting cards in the mail. My next entry will show all the cards, and I promise it will be soon. Probably friday because no school, yeaaaaaaaaa.

I guess I am going to go now. I am gonna check the weather and local news then go to bed.

GOOD NIGHT ALL........................CINDY

Thanks to Nancy for this.

          The Christmas Pageant

 

 

My husband and I had been happily
married (most of the time)
for five years
but hadn't been blessed with a baby.

I decided to do some serious
praying and promised God
that if he would give us a
 child,
I would be a perfect mother,
love it with  all my heart
and raise it with His word
as my guide.

God answered my prayers
and blessed us with a son.

The next year God blessed us

with another son.

The following year,
He blessed us with
 yet another son.


The year after that we
were blessed with a daughter.

My husband thought we'd
been blessed right into poverty.
We now had four children,
and the oldest was only
four years old.

I learned never to ask God
for anything unless I meant it.
As a minister once told me,
"If you pray for rain,
make sure you carry an umbrella."

I began reading a few verses
of the Bible to the children
 each day as they lay in their cribs.

I was off to a good start.
God had entrusted me
with four children and
I didn't want to disappoint Him.

I tried to be patient the day
the children smashed
two dozen eggs on
the kitchen floor searching
for baby chicks.

I tried to be understanding...

 

when they started a hotel for
homeless frogs in the spare bedroom, although it took me nearly two hours
to catch all twenty-three frogs.

When my daughter poured
ketchup all over herself and
rolled up in a blanket to see
how it felt to be a hot dog,
I tried to see the humor
rather than the mess.

In spite of changing over
twenty-five thousand diapers,
never eating a hot meal
and never sleeping for more
than thirty minutes at a time,
I still thank God daily for my children.

While I couldn't keep my promise
to be a perfect mother -
I didn't even come close...
I did keep my promise
to raise them in the Word of God.

I knew I was missing the mark
just a little when I told
my daughter we were going
to church to worship God,
and she wanted to bring
a bar of soap along to
"wash up" Jesus, too.

Something was lost
in the translation when
I explained that
God gave us everlasting life,
and my son thought it was
generous of God to give
us his "last wife."

My proudest moment came
during the children's
Christmas pageant.

My daughter was playing Mary,
two of my sons were shepherds
and my youngest son was a wise man.
This was their moment to shine.

My five-year-old shepherd
had practiced his line,
"We found the babe wrapped
in swaddling clothes."

But he was nervous and said,
"The baby was wrapped
in w rinkled clothes."

My four-year-old "Mary" said,
"That's not 'wrinkled clothes,' silly.

 

That's dirty, rotten clothes."

A wrestling match broke out
between Mary and the shepherd
and was stopped by an angel,
who bent her halo and lost
her left wing.

I slouched a little lower
in my seat when Mary
dropped the doll representing
Baby Jesus, and it bounced
down the aisle crying,
"Mama-mama."

Mary grabbed the doll,
wrapped it back up
and held it tightly as
the wise men arrived.

My other son stepped forward
wearing a bathrobe
and a paper crown,
knelt at the manger
and announced,
"We are the three wise men,
and we are bringing gifts
of gold,
common sense
and fur."

The congregation
dissolved into laughter,
and the pageant
got a standing ovation.

"I've never enjoyed a Christmas
program as much as this one,"
laughed the pasto r,
wiping tears from his eyes.

"For the rest of my life,
I'll never hear the
Christmas story without
thinking of
gold,
common sense
and fur."

"My children are my pride
and my joy and my greatest
blessing," I said as I dug
through my purse for an aspirin.

Jesus had no servants,
yet they called Him Master.

Had no degree,
yet they called Him Teacher.

Had no medicines,
yet they called Him Healer.

Had no army,
yet kings feared Him.

He won no military battles,
yet He conquered the world.

He committed no crime,

yet they crucified Him.

He was buried in a tomb,
yet He lives today.

Feel honored
to serve such a Leader
who loves us.

GOD BLESS YOU
ALL!!!

Joke from Poppop Bill

What is a 710?

A few days ago I was having some work done at my local garage. A blonde came in and asked for a seven-hundred-ten. We all looked at each other and another customer asked, "What is a seven-hundred-ten?" She replied, "You know, the little piece in the middle of the engine, I have lost it and need a new one..." She replied that she did not know exactly what it was, but this piece had always been there. The mechanic gave her a piece of paper and a pen and asked her to draw what the piece looked like. She drew a circle and in the middle of it wrote 710. He then took her over to another car which had its hood up and asked "is there a 710 on this car?" She pointed and said, "Of course, it's right there." If you're not sure what a 710 is Click Here  

 

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The Best Prayer

Best Prayer I Have Heard In A Long Time...
 
 
 
 Heavenly Father, help us remember that the jerk who cut us off in
 
 traffic last night is a single mother who worked nine hours that day
 
 and is rushing home to cook dinner, help with homework, do the laundry
 
 and spend a few precious moments with her children.
 
 
 
 Help us to remember that the pierced, tattooed, disinterested young man
 
 who can't make change correctly is a worried 19-year-old college
 
 student, balancing his apprehension over final exams with his fear of
 
 not getting his student loans for next semester.
 
 
 
 Remind us, Lord, that the scary looking bum, begging for money in the
 
 same spot every day is a slave to addictions that we can only imagine
 
 in our worst nightmares .
 
 
 
 Help us to remember that the old couple walking annoyingly slow through
 
 the store aisles and blocking our shopping progress are savoring this
 
 moment, knowing that, based on the biopsy report she got back last week,
 
 this will be the last year that they go shopping together
 
 

 Heavenly Father , remind us each day that, of all the gifts you give
 
 us, the greatest gift is love. It is not enough to share that love with

 those we hold dear. Open our hearts not to just those who are close to
 
 us, but to all humanity. Let us be slow to judge and quick to forgive,
 
 show patience, empathy and love.
 
 
 
 
 
 Working for God on earth doesn't pay much......but His retirement plan
 
 is out of this World.

 

Thank you Nancy for this lovely poem. I wanted to share it with all of you.

Love to all..................CINDY

 

SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM

TODAY I RECEIVED A LETTER IN THE MAIL FROM READER'S DIGEST NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS (FINANCE DEPARTMENT) THE LETTER STATES I WON 48,750.00. THEY ENCLOSED A CASHIERS CHECK FOR 3,225.00 TO HELP WITH FINANCING MY INTERNATIONAL CLEARANCE FEE. TO BE USED TOWARDS AUTHORIZING AND PROCESING MY WINNINGS.

BEINGS THE CURIOUS PERSON I AM AND THE 11 MONTHS WHICH I STUDIED MANY YEARS AGO TO BECOME A PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR AN ALARM WENT OFF!!!!!! WHY WOULD THEY SEND ME A CHECK FOR OVER 3000.00 IF I WON? WHY DIDN'T THEY JUST SEND THE 48,750.00?

I WENT ON LINE, TYPED IN THE BANK NAME ON THE CHECK AND CITY AND STATE.

BLUE RIDGE BANK and TRUST CO.

KANSAS CITY, MO 64133

1-816-795-4135 (PHONE NUMBER)

I TOLD THE LADY I RECEIVED A LETTER AND CASHIERS CHECK. I GAVE HER THE CHECK NUMBER AND OTHER INFO. SHE ASKED ME 1. WAS IT FROM READERS DIGEST? YES IT WAS. 2. WAS IT MAILED FROM CANADA? YES IT WAS.

SHE SAYS I AM SORRY MA'M BUT WE RECENTLY HAD A SECURITY BREACHE AND PERSON OR PERSON'S HAVE BEEN USING OUR BANK INFORMATION AND CODES TO SCAM PEOPLE. SO, THEREFORE THE CHECK YOU RECEIVED IS NOT VALID. I TOLD THE LADY, I DIDN'T THINK IT WAS VALID, BUT I WANTED TO BE SURE. THAT WHEN SOMETHING LIKE THIS COMES IN MY MAIL, TO ME IT ALWAYS SEEMS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE. SHE IS MAILING ME AN ENVELOPE SO I CAN MAIL HER THE LETTER, CHECK AND ENVELOPE IT ALL CAME IN TO HELP THEM TOWARDS PROSECUTING THESE SCAMMERS.

WHAT GETS ME IS, THIS IS THE PERFECT TIME OF YEAR TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF INNOCENT PEOPLE WITH THESE SCAMS. PEOPLE WHO CAN'T AFFORD TO PAY BILLS, OR HAVE A CHRISTMAS FOR THEIR CHILDREN RECEIVE THESE TYPE OF CHECKS AND GO TO THE BANK ALL HAPPY, LATER TO BE OUT ALL THIS MONEY BECAUSE THE CHECK THEY DEPOSITED AND SPENT WAS A FAKE CHECK. AND HAVE TO PAY ALL THIS MONEY BACK TO THEIR BANK.

IF YOU RECEIVE A LETTER AND CHECK SUCH AS THIS, PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT CASH IT. CALL THE PHONE NUMBER I HAVE ENCLOSED ABOVE IF IT IS FROM KANSAS CITY, MO AND GIVE THEM ALL THE INFORMATION SO YOU CAN MAKE SURE IF THIS CHECK IS FOR REAL OR NOT. AND IF YOU WANT TO, YOU HAVE MY PERMISSION TO COPY THIS ENTRY AND EMAIL IT TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW, SO THEY DON'T GET TRAPPED INTO SUCH A SCAM AS THIS.

TOGETHER BY HELPING TO ALERT OUR FRIENDS, FAMILY AND LOVED ONES, MAYBE ONE DAY WE CAN PUT A STOP TO THESE SCAM ARTISTS WHO ARE TRYING TO STEAL OUR HARD EARNED MONEY.

GOD BLESS.......................CINDY

Your Invited

A big thankyou goes out to my dear sis in law to be Nancy for the following.

 

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It is beautiful and I loved reading it.

Hmm Should I?

  Yep, I will. I am taking the morning off from the classroom. Yesterday when I arrived at my daughter's house at 8:20, I had just sat down to a cup of coffee and was holding the baby Adrianna and my cellphone started ringing. It was Phylis, Rebecca's teacher. First thought was oh god my kid was either hurt or sick. It was neither. The teacher was sick and said she wouldn't be in and the substitute called her all frantic. Phylis asked me if I could go in and run her through everything that was suppose to be done. No problem, I know the classroom and I know how it is to be ran. So, I quickly finished my coffee and headed back to the school. The kids were coloring, lol. No worksheets were done, no books read, just coloring. The kids were not asked the day, month, date, year yet. That is something we do every morning. Ok, we got that done. Next was 2 worksheets, done that. It was then time for them to go to lunch. Back from lunch, read a story to the kids. Two more worksheets to do, then a movie was put on. Lady and the Tramp was the choice. Fill out behavior charts, get book bags and put their juice and graham crackers in book bags to take home, get coats and time to go home. What a day it was. I felt like I was the teacher, lol. Then......... earlier in the morning, around 10:00am, another substitute walks in. Her name is Ms. Lucy, an older lady. She was Ukranian. She's from the old school of teachings, very thick accent. You really had to listen to her to know what she was saying. My first opinion, she should not be a teacher of anykind. This teacher threatened to punish these kids, stand them in corner for the day. Ummmm, No I said. In this class we do not do that. We pull a ticket, and at the end of the week if they do not have 3's and 4's only they do not pick a prize from the prize box. Then she starts telling me her son works for the FBI, and makes 88.00 an hour, that she herself is an artist, that she has a medical degree, and that......get this one, she cannot get a teaching certificate in Philadelphia, for reasons she does not know why. Ok, now if you do not have a teaching certificate why are you allowed to be a substitute teacher? Something about her just wasn't right. All she did the whole day was sit and draw and yell at these children. She was actually making me mad and also the other substitute also. We wereglad when she never came back to the room after the kids returned from Library. Phylis is absent today again. I tried to call her this morning to see how she is and got her voicemail. I left her a message to call me. Hopefully she'll be back tomorrow and the classroom will get back to normal.

As for the christmas party saturday night. It was a beautiful place. Huge fireplaces burning, in wall aquariums full of tropical fish. It was all decorated inside with tree's and lights, candles. The food was out of this world. Delicious it was. Jim and I shared an appetizer of Clam's Casino. Then he had a bowl of this fabulous tomato and roasted red pepper soup and I had a salad. Next we enjoyed our meal. Jim had Prime rib, baked potatoe with sourcream and chives, baked zuchinni, and I had Shrimp Scampi, I had 3 glasses of coca cola (they didn't have pepsi, grrrr) and Jim had 3 glasses of Coor's light beer. Jim had dessert of Pumpkin cheesecake. I didn't want any, I was stuffed. The prices were soooooooo expensive. Here is the prices of what Jim and I had.

Appetizer's  14.75      Salad    6.50      Soup     7.75    

Cheesecake   5.75     Shrimp Scampi    21.00

Prime Rib      34.00   3 Glasses beer  16.50

3 glasses soda   12.00   cup of coffee     2.75

Total:  $ 121.00

There were 24 of us there. The cheapest meal was a plate of egg noodles with alfredo sauce for 15.00, which is what the youngest employee and his girlfriend had and didn't even eat hardly any of it. They didn't like it. The boss, he's a big man and looks just like Captain Kangaroo. Anyone remember him from their childhood? Bosses name is Ed and he sat there and drank 3 bottles of wine himself, except for 1 glass which his wife drank. LOL. The price of that wine per bottle was 85.00. Jim came home yesterday and told me the bill for the christmas party was almost 2000.00, wow. But it was nice, lots of laughs, met nice people for the first time and we really enjoyed ourselves. I didn't take my camera, but others did. I will try and get a copy of the pics from those who took pictures so I can share them with you.

Well, it is going on 10:30 and I need to run out to the store, then head to the school. I wonder who has tickets pulled so far, lol. I bet I can name a few of them right now without even seeing their tickets.

Oh, and upon returning home from school yesterday there was a package in my door. Inside the package was..........

 Nelishia thank you so much for making these for me. I love them. And my granddaughter and my lil great-niece are gonna look so cute in them.

Guess I better go now. Have a great day all.

Love ya.....................

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My Week Past

 

Good Morning!!!!!!!! I hope aohell doesn't eat this entry, like I have read it has in others journals. Above are pics of my tree. I did have white lights on it, but the cord was green and looked awful. So Jim went out in search of lights with a white cord and was only able to find blue lights. Which actually looks so pretty on the white tree. I hope the 2 video's come up. One is of my granddaughter Marissa singing, the other is of it snowing the other day. Glad it rained last night and melted it all away, lol.

Let's see, I'll start with monday. At school from 12 to 3. Tuesday at school from 8:20am til 3:15pm, exhausted when I came home. Wednesday at school another full day. This time got out at 3:30. Helped teacher clean up room. Thursday, stayed home with Rebecca. She wasn't feeling well the night before and had me up half the night, with her vomiting. She's ok now. Friday, at the school from 12 to almost 4pm. I helped the teacher clean up the room and clear out fridge. I bring home all the extra cartons of milk and cereal and packs of graham crackers. Then I share them with Emma for her kids. We don't buy cereal anymore, lol. Tuesday and wednesday were bad days. Those kids were so wired and just would not listen. We had kindergarten kids going to vice principal for fighting, 5 and 6 yr olds. Two had to go to the nurse for facial wounds, bruised and scraped. Another child sent to school with ringworm!!! Sent home, cannot come back until seen by doctor. One child will not stay in school unless his mother stays with him, and after a couple hours he wants to go home. Another will walk up to someone and hit him or her for no reason. Then there's the cryers, who cry for stupid things like someone won't let him have right then and there a certain color crayon. The teacher and I both agree, some of these kids are just too immature and not at all ready for kindergarten. For some, kindergarten kids we are a babysitting service for theparents, free of charge. The teacher buys out of her own pocket all scissors, crayons, colored pencils, glue, and whatever alse they need to do their school work with. This past week, she spent 70.00 on materials for these kids. They do not know how lucky they are to have such a nice teacher as they have now. The teacher and I have become friends. When the kids go to lunch, we go out to my van and sit and chat. She has to otherwise she is bothered by other students from other classes and other teachers. She does need a break sometimes. I know all about her life, kids, ex husband, boyfriend and she knows all about our family life. It is nice having someone I can chat with in real life, lol. My apartment is in shambles. It needs a thorough cleaning so bad. I will do that tomorrow.

Today I have to go to Emma's and do a load of laundry, so I have something to wear to the christmas party that Jim's boss is having at some restaurant. I do not want to go, but it is all paid for, so we have too. Rebecca is going to spend the night at her sister's, because she'll probably be asleep by the time the party is over. Yea, I can sleep in tomorrow morning, lol.

Mommom I is doing ok, but she won't drink enough water and just nibbles on her meals. Joe told me last night, if she continues this and ends up in hospital again, he will have to agree that a nursing home would be better for her. He has to go back to work soon and he is worried about her.

I also want to thank Lisa,Missie,Nancy,Carol,Lyn,Chrissie,Kathy & Idris,LisaJo,Barbara,Gretchen and Maria for the wonderful christmas cards.

Before I go, LisaJo, I am so very sorry of your loss of your dear sweet furr baby Buddy. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family.

I have to go now and get Rebecca ready. Uncle Joe is taking his mom and Rebecca out. He is buying Rebecca boots, (workboots) lol, just like his. He just came up with a huge box full of cake, cupcakes and cookies from a benefit he went to last night. Nice Joe, she's all sugered up just in time for you to take her out, heeheehee.

Gotta go, Love you all.......................

CINDY

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Please Listen

Please take a few minutes and listen to this. Turn up your volume, and really listen. I know you will feel this song move you, because I was so moved by it. I'll come back later with an entry and pictures and some thank you's, and what's happened this week. I have been so busy, I have 265 alerts to get too, and I have been so exhausted I am in bed by 9 or 10pm.

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Love you all................CINDY

 

Just want to share pics and video of yesterday. Later today I will post pics of tree. I want to decorate it all over again and change the lights.

CINDY

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Update on Mommom and some added info

This picture is Mommom I with Rebecca over the summer out for a walk.

I think I have confused some of you, lol. Mommom I isn't my MIL. She is Joe's Mom. Joe is not my husband. He is our dear friend of over 20 years, and we live in the apartment above the home he owns and lives in. He has the downstairs as his home and we have the upstairs. We being Rebecca, and my husband Jim and I. I know it can be confusing with their names both having 3 letters and both beginning with the letter J. Jim/Joe. OK, I hope I fixed the confusion, lol.

Joe had my daughter Emma come over and clean the house, and sanitize the bedroom and bathroom, change the linens and towels and wash the blankets on his bed for his Mom. Tomorrow morning Joe will go to the hospital and get his Mom and bring her home to his house. As far as things go now, she will be staying with Joe. I have asked Joe about a nursing home. He says his brother wants to put their Mom in one in West Virginia, about 20 miles from where he lives in Pittsburgh. Joe said, NO WAY!!!!!!!! Mom would not like that. I have let Joe know that I am available if he needs help. When he returns back to work in a week, I am willing to stay with his Mom during the day and take care of her. I can stop the school aide job if need be. He knows I love his mother dearly and would do anything to help her. I can and have already flushed her gall bladder line that drains into a bag. I have changed the bag, I can take her sugar level test, I can check her pulse, heart rate, blood pressure and temperature. I can help her to bathe, dress, make sure she eats and drinks. I have experience working in a nursing home so I do know what to do. I already know which medication she takes and the times she has to take it. Joe said he is going to discuss with his 2 brothers and his sister about what should and needs to be done and he is going to let them know I am willing to care for her while he is at work. I told him if an emergency arises and she needs to go to the hospital, I will let them know which hospital to take her too, who her doctor is and give them medical information, then I will call Joe and his sister on their cell phones and let them know. I know it is alot I will be putting on myself, but believe me this lady is worth it. If you met her you would love her. She is smart, loving, kind and has so much spunk.

The doctor's say they can do no more for her. She cannot have the surgery to have the stent put in. She has an anyerizm (spelled wrong) in her stomach pressing against her kidney where they wanted to put the stent in. One kidney is totally gone and the other has lost about 90% of it's function. If they tried to put in the stent, it would kill her. They cannot put it near her heart due to her gall bladder and the tube going in up there to drain the fluid. The doctor said, take her home, keep her as comfortable as possible and just let nature take it's course. This was hard to hear, Joe broke down. Then I broke down writing the entry before this one. Emma rushed over with all 3 kids and I babysat them while she cleaned Joe's house. Jim took Joe out for a while to a friend of his to take Joe's mind off of things. Dan came here after work and picked Emma and the kids up. I had a wonderful visit with all 3 of my grandkids. I took lots of pics and made a couple video's of Adrianna. If I am up to it I will post them tonight.

Please keep this dear sweet lady in your prayers.

 

Love you all........................Cindy

 

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PLEASE HELP

JOE IS CRYING AND I DO MEAN CRYING. HE JUST GOT WORD FROM THE DOCTOR'S THERE'S NO MORE THEY CAN DO FOR HIS MOM, AND SHE IS ON LIMITED TIME RIGHT NOW. THE DOCTOR AND JOE HAVE DECIDED IT IS BEST THAT HIS MOM COMES HOME TO BE WITH HER FAMILY FOR THE LITTLE TIME SHE HAS LEFT. MY HEART IS BREAKING RIGHT NOW, BECAUSE I LOVE THIS WOMAN. SHE IS A MOTHER TO ME, SO LOVING AND CARING. PLEASE PLEASE EVERYONE. PLEASE PRAY FOR HER. IF GOD IS GOING TO TAKE HER FROM US, PLEASE PRAY SHE WILL NOT SUFFER LEAVING THIS EARTH. I HAVE TO GO, THE TEARS ARE JUST ROLLING NOW AND I AM HAVING A HARD TIME SEEING TO WRITE THIS.

THANK YOU......CINDY