Happy happy - joy joy

at 05/09/11 9:12PM
My son is now a physicist!!! So proud of him!!!
  • nthnswmn
    That is a major accomplishment!
    bravo!
    by nthnswmn at 05/11/11 2:41PM
  • meg
    Hurray!
    by meg at 05/24/11 1:16AM
  • auntjennywren
    Happy 30th anniversary year! Time flies.
    by auntjennywren at 12/28/11 3:50PM

Powerful

at 04/27/11 10:30PM
That's what today's storms were today. So much devastation and pain. I know that there are several of our brothers and sisters that have lost their homes and personal belongings. I haven't heard of injuries or deaths among them, but that doesn't mean there weren't any. At this point there have been over 60 confirmed deaths in the state and I'm sure that number will climb as they continue to search among the debris. I'm just sad and praying for everyone who has been affected by this tragedy. It's been a tough day.
  • nthnswmn
    I know. This is just terrible, and I feel bad because somehow we didn't hear about it until this evening. I'm scared to find out what tomorrow brings.
    So much pain and grief. I'm so glad y'all are safe. Love you.
    by nthnswmn at 04/27/11 11:05PM
  • auntjennywren
    Tragic. I'll be watching the news & praying for you all.
    by auntjennywren at 04/28/11 6:54AM

Today

at 02/10/11 9:38AM
Today my hardworking, intelligent, handsome son is 27 years old. Hard to believe so many years can pass so quickly. Wasn't it just yesterday he was toddling around like my grandson, Cullen? Seems like it was. Today is a happy and bittersweet day for me. Happy because I celebrate the birth of my oldest child. He's wonderful and kind and polite...the kind of man that makes a mother proud. Bittersweet because I'm remembering my brother who was taken from us at this same tender age in July of 1989. He was also hardworking, intelligent, handsome, wonderful, kind and polite. I see a lot of Jeff in my Michael. Their interests are not the same, but still there are moments when a gesture or a look on his face are so similar to his uncle's. It's eerie.

My heart is heavy as I think of my mother and the suffering she experienced at losing her youngest child. It seems his life had barely just begun and in the blink of an eye, it was over. Thinking of him also today and praying God's mercy on him.

My mother is deteriorating day by day, minute by minute...her mind dissolving into itself...memories lost forever. Her dementia is heartbreaking. I wonder if she thinks of him...if those memories of her precious son are still there.

Life is hard. God is good.
  • ashulee
    I look into Griffon's eyes and realize that before I can blink twice his sweet baby face will probably be looking down on me from 6'+. Sons are so special. Thinking of you during this bittersweet time, hoping that the sorrow will help enhance the joy. Love you.
    by ashulee at 02/11/11 10:02AM
  • auntjennywren
    Well, thought I commented yesterday - must not have hit comment box! Your post sure brought back a lot of sweet memories. When I think of Jeff, I think of loving and generous. I count on God's mercy & grace. :) I'm so sorry that sweet Aunt Wanda is suffering through these days and that you all suffer watching her fading. Makes heaven that much sweeter to look forward to.

    Happy Birthday (belated now) to Michael!
    by auntjennywren at 02/11/11 10:47AM
  • lastoflakewood
    Sorry about your mom! Glad you have sweet kids and grandkids to bring you joy!
    by lastoflakewood at 02/20/11 3:37PM
  • lastoflakewood
    I'm doing well! Mom and sisters are too, just all busy working.
    by lastoflakewood at 02/24/11 2:36PM
  • auntjennywren
    True, true about FB. To me, it's like so many things - everything in moderation and good things can be used wisely and unwisely. I'm also not very techy and I think it's just more than I can handle! LOL!
    by auntjennywren at 04/08/11 7:42AM
  • auntjennywren
    Oh wow! It sure is a small world! That's right, I forgot Callie Jo's boyfriend, Josh, is from up there!
    by auntjennywren at 04/22/11 3:56PM

Today I am grateful for...

at 01/10/11 6:39PM
...6-1/2 inches of beautiful snow. God has given us so many different and wonderful things to enjoy in this world. Although I didn't venture out into it for very long, I loved the peacefulness of watching it fall. And knowing that I was snowed in from work didn't hurt either :-) I've been sick with a sinus and ear infection and this snowstorm made me grateful that I had a day where I didn't have to do anything. Thank you, God, for the beautiful day and the much needed rest it brought with it!
  • ashulee
    Squeak sounds like a cat I need to meet :-)
    by ashulee at 01/14/11 9:25AM
  • auntjennywren
    I know it must be beautiful! Hope you are feeling better!
    by auntjennywren at 01/14/11 9:41AM

Yep

at 12/04/10 7:16PM *
War Eagle...bring on Glendale!!