G update

We arrived at the hospital at 11 am. We were due to arrive at 11:30 a. m. We were informed they were behind schedule. They were supposed to take him back at 1:30 but he didn't go back until 3 pm. The surgery didn't begin until 4:15. The Dr came to visit us at 6:20. He sd G did well. They took 12" of his colon & stitched it back together. There was very little blood & they got all of the cancer.

He was in recovery for 2 more hours. My mom kept me company during the surgery & recovery. Thank mom. She also brought me food.
I spent the night w/ G & he was in a lot of pain. His pain didn't improve until 4 a.m.

Yesterday he sat up & walked around twice. He was tired most of the day & napped.
He had liquids to eat which was a mistake made by the Nurse tech.
He was only supposed to have ice chips.

We arrived at the hospital at 11 am. We were due to arrive at 11:30 a. m. We were informed they were behind schedule. They were supposed to take him back at 1:30 but he didn't go back until 3 pm. The surgery didn't begin until 4:15. The Dr came to visit us at 6:20. He sd G did well. They took 12" of his colon & stitched it back together. There was very little blood & they got all of the cancer.He was in recovery for 2 more hours. My mom kept me company during the surgery & recovery. Thank mom. She also brought me food. I spent the night w/ G & he was in a lot of pain. His pain didn't improve until 4 a.m. Yesterday he sat up & walked around twice. He was tired most of the day & napped.He had liquids to eat which was a mistake made by the Nurse tech. He was only supposed to have ice chips.He can have liquids, broth, Popsicles, & jello today.
He can have liquids, broth, Popsicles, & jello today.

Thank you Karen picking Colin up from school taking him to gymnastics & helping him with his homework.
Also thank you for taking him trick or treating tonight.

Thank you Mom & Dad for keeping Colin Monday night, I know you all didn't get much sleep.

10,20,30

Blog challenge where were you 10,20,30 yrs ago.
10 yrs ago I was 35 & going though dating hell. I was dating losers because my biological clock was ticking loudly, & I was trying to find that man. Thank goodness I decided I would be happy being single. I made a list of all the perks of being single & started to enjoy life.
20 yrs ago I was 25. I had no idea how naturally beautiful I was at that time. I was so consumed with everything being just so & how I looked I would not leave the house without makeup. I had 3 closets for all of my clothes, shoes, purses, & etc... I was entirely too materialistic & sad to say superficial. Oh yeah I was in debt up to my eyeballs. If I had 3 wishes, 1 wish would be for my 25 yr old body back.
30 yrs ago I was 15 & in H.S. I was quiet, shy & insecure. I made good grades & loved fashion.
I would consume anything fashion related. I would set the curve on the test in my fashion related classes. At 15 I wanted to be a Fashion Designer. I would wear the latest fashion & people would turn around when I walked by; of course they would wear a similar outfit 2 months later. I did enjoy H.S. but seemed a little more mature than most of the teens my age. I guess I've always danced to the beat of my own drummer, which is perfectly fine with me.

California

I'm struggling to have a positive attitude today. I just want to complain.
The truth is I'm scared about what is going on with my DH.
I was driving to work this morning & reached in my purse for lip gloss.
I was not happy that my lip gloss wasn't in my purse. I cleaned it out
Sunday it was too heavy. Lip gloss is one of the items I didn't put back
in my purse. Just as I wanted to get annoyed for not having my lip gloss.
I thought about the people in California that lost everything. They only
have the clothes on their back.

My coworker knows someone that lives in Cali. They were away on a trip.
When the returned to town they were not allowed to go to their home.
Fortunately these people do have some things because they just traveled.

It's amazing how spoiled we become. In this life what is really important.
When we are in a crisis situation we hate our home burned but are glad we are
alive. A home can be replaced a life can not.

I DVR Dr Phil & Oprah daily. Yesterday I watched the Oprah episode with people
having a terminal illness. I watched the Dr Phil show dedicated to Tuesdays w/ Morrie.
I learned sometimes we all get caught up in working too much so we can have a bigger home,
fancier car, bigger stone on our finger....
All of it is stuff. Stuff is not more important than people.

What are you doing with your life? Are you a positive influence to others?
Do you make the world a better place?

We all won't win the Nobel Peace Prize; but anyone & everyone is capable of brightening
someones day.

I'm going to brighten a strangers day today.

Christmas wish list

I started my Christmas wish list last month. So many family & friends ask what my son would like; it makes it easier to remember if I have a list.

I have a section for DS, DH & me. I just added Grungeboard http://www.timholtz.com/ to my list. I want the blank kind I can die cut myself.

Queen for a day

I'm participating in a circle journal for a scrappers group. The book I just finished theme is Queen for a Day.

I won't upload the LO until all of the journals are back to the owner but I will include some of
my journaling.

My day would include scrapbooking most of the day. I'd like it followed with a hot stone massage. I want hubby to get a babysitter & some one to deep clean our home so he can
take me on a date.

Friday

Well getting the news that my husband has colon cancer is a hard pill to swallow.
I know so many people with health issues this year. I've been personally trying
to be a little healthier this year. I've been eating better & exercising.
I've bought better groceries & cooked healthier meals.
I will keep trying to help my family become healthier.
I wish I had the time to grow my own organic vegetables. I have no interest in raising
my own livestock like my grandparents.
My DH has the best attitude he is very positive & upbeat. This is my happy moment of the day.

hubby update

DH has his surgery Oct 29. I'm hopeful it will all work out.

I luv fall

I love the cooler weather & change in season. I love it despite the fact that it disrupts my life with extra allergy issues. My precious DS has allergies too. We had an episode with his asthma last night. So I'm tired & sleepy this morning.
I look forward to the day we are cured of allergies or have at least got them under better control.

Happy moment of today my little precious is still smiling.

I crop tonight

Whoo hoo I crop tonight & tomorrow. I sure wish I didn't have to work today because I really need to make more page kits. It's Friday & work is not to busy.

wellness exam

My co has another company come & conduct on site wellness exams. They sent a really
nosey questionnaire to our home. I filled it out & brought it in for my
exam this morning. My results are pretty good. My weight is the lowest its
been in over 5 yrs so maybe I broke my plateau & am on my way to becoming
healthier.

Some of my coworkers are not happy with the on site wellness. I think it's good.
Hubby & I don't have to drive to the Dr & I don't have to pay 2 co-pays.
Hubby has to come to my job but it will be good to see him.

The good results are keeping me motivated to stay on my fitness routine.
I may even kick up my exercising.

Whoo hoo my happy moment of today.

happy moment of today

My happy moment Sunday was to have lunch with my family.
My happy moment of today was when I heard little precious laugh.
I looked in on him & he was sleeping. It brought a smile to my face
that his sleep was pleasant.

reunion

My aunt was in town for her class reunion.
We had lunch today at Chili's. We saw my
other aunts album of vacation photos.
I need to work on my album soon.

lunch

I had lunch with some friends at Cheesecake Factory.
I tried a different one today. I tried Chocolate turtle it was great.

hour to myself

My cousin challenged us to have 1 hour with no spouse, children, friends...
I'm enjoying my hour watching Oprah interview the author of eat, pray, love.
I hope I get to read it soon.
I've always done a gratitude journal but I want to imitate the author & do
a happy moment journal. I think I will include my happy moment on my blog.
My happy moment is getting the hour to myself today.