Happy New Year and baby news!!

I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year!! 2009 has got to be better than 2008 was for a lot of us!! Be safe and if you drink, DON'T drive!! We will be spending a quiet night here at home, watching the ball fall.

Now on to GOOD news!! Baby Daniel Robert B was born this morning, sometime around 8am California time. He weighed in at 7 lbs 8 ozs and is 19 inches long. As far as we know all healthy. This is David's son's baby, OUR newest grandson. He was welcomed into the world by 3 big sisters!! What a way to end a year!!!



See ya next year!!

God Bless~

Much better!!

I wanted to let everyone know, that the horrible stomach flu that Santa brought me has now left my body and I am so glad!! I must say I have had the stomach flu many times in my life, but this time was much worse that I have ever experienced. I hope no one gets it, and all of you are healthy. There are a few days, I do not even remember.

I have taken down my Christmas decorations and I am glad to put 2008 behind us. I know others are hoping for a much better 2009. The death of my sister, David's illness along with my deterioration in health is something, I do not care to repeat. May God bless us all with a better year, with better health and prosperity for us all.

God Bless~

I think I am alive..

Well, this years Christmas is one I will never forget. I haven't been this sick in years. I have lost 12 lbs in 4 days. I needed to lose it plus more, but not this way!! It all started on the Day before Christmas Eve. I was so achy, and felt bad. My tummy hurt, I just didn't know, so I thought it was the fibro acting up, like stress will cause, and the gastroparesis. I tried eating oatmeal that day and it tasted bad to me. My all time favorite Diet Dr. Pepper didn't taste right either. I slept a lot that day in my recliner. I never nap during the day, so that should have told me something. I went to bed, after David got home. He had to fix his own eats, not sure what he ate. We were so looking forward to 3 days together and he being off. Then about 9pm, oh I got sick! I almost went to the ER as my stomach and chest hurt so bad, I thought maybe I was having a heart attack. I ate some tums and tried to lay down but couldn't. Then about 2 hrs later, I started. Things were coming out both ends. That went on all night, and I quit the up chuck's that next morning, but still felt terrible and had the other end troubles which still continue. I took some amodium today, I couldn't take it anymore. I finally ate some baked chicken and alittle cottage cheese tonight, as I am so weak, I felt I needed some protein. So far so good. Poor David had to eat waffle house for Christmas dinner. I owe him a good dinner once I feel up to it. I also have a sinus infection I think and a very bad tooth. The tooth, well 2 together need to come out. One is broken off to the gum line and my mouth tastes yucky. Its a back molar. I am just a mess!!!!!!

I see everyone had a great Christmas, and I am glad. Hopefully, Lord willing and I am still around, my next years will be better. I am happy that everyone else's was. Thanks for all the well wishes, the love and prayers. Please continue to pray that this is finally leaving my body and I get back alittle stronger each day and will be better soon. I sure do love y'all!!

Well, I am off here and I am going to lay in bed, and rest. Just writing this wore me out.

God Bless~

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!!

I would like to wish all my friends and very Merry Christmas. I love you all. Thank you so much for all those who left me sweet comments and sent me emails. It means the world to me.

What I thought was a bout of gastroparesis, has turned into a huge case of the stomach flu. I have things coming out on my body that just ain't right!! I wish this ailment on no one!! It's a tough one for sure. I will remember what Santa brought me this year!!! LOL. I had a bad low blood sugar this morning, well middle of the night, and trying to eat something to bring it back up was a bad thing to try and do, but I got it back up. I hardly remember yesterday, so if I emailed anyone or commented on any ones blog that made no sense, please excuse me.

I hope everyone enjoys their Christmas eve and Christmas, and I hope Santa is good to you all. Eat some Christmas dinner for me.



God Bless~
Debbie

3 days until Christmas

I need to blog, as it's been a few days, but I don't know what to say really. It's kind of sad for me, as I will not have any of the kids here with me for Christmas, and we can't travel 2 hrs north to Carrie's because of our car. It would never make it. We need a new (used) vehicle so bad. I didn't think that it would get David to work this morning, it sounded so bad. Of course it was 5 below 0 with wind chills of 30-35 below 0. It is way cold, and I hate it!! I didn't sleep last night and have been up since early. I have gastroparesis, another diabetic disease, and my tummy feels real bad today. I am in the dumps, and need some uplifting. I know that there are others out there having a tough holiday also, so I know I am not alone in this. I love Christmas, but I am ready for it to be over with this year. I wish Santa Claus could bring us a van, used, old, just running good, so I could get out of the house. I am going stir crazy, and the 4 walls are closing up on me. David is off next 3 days, maybe that will help.



Sorry, I am in quite of a crappy mood, I usually try to keep this upbeat, but I don't have it in me today.


If I don't blog again, I wish everyone a Merry Christmas!! I will be OK. Tomorrow is a new day!!



God Bless~
Debbie

I was tagged :o) Lab results too!!

Wow, was today ever windy!! I thought we'd blow away!! Seems to have calmed down some. Thank goodness. When I opened my front door to get the mail, the storm door blew all the way back. My Christmas decorations were all blown over. Oh the joys of winter in Ohio. We just never know.

My labs looked good all except the diabetes ones, so the doc adjusted a few things and added a few things and I see him again in March, or earlier if need be.

I was tagged by Katie Mae. This will be a tough one for me, as I am not sure there are 50 interesting enough things about me to keep you reading. I will try Katie.

I have to list 50 things about myself...

Family

1. I have 3 wonderful children.
Aubrey 33, my 1st born.

Carrie 30, my 2nd daughter and 2nd born.

Jeremy, 27, my baby and only son.


2. I have 3 wonderful step children.
Craig, 30, David's only son and oldest.

Melissa, 29, his 2nd child.

Stephani, 26, and his baby.I can't seem to find a pic of her by herself. This is with her hubby and children.


3. I have 12 wonderful and beautiful grandchildren. 2 more grandson's on the way. One is due end of Dec, and one is due March 15th.









4. I have a WONDERFUL husband my soul mate, David.


5. I have 3 sweet fur kids. Bart, Bucky & Baby.


Friends

1. My very best friend is David. He knows everything about me, more than anyone else knows. I can tell him anything, and I mean anything!
2. I miss my friends from work. I haven't seen them in a long time.
3. My blogging friends are family!!
4. I wish I could meet them in person one day.
5. I love my friends.

Political
1. I don't talk about politics.
2. see above
3. see above
4. see above
5. I pray for our president, whoever it is, that he or she will make correct decisions for us.

Religious
1. I believe in God.
2. I believe in the devil
3. God is good, all the time.
4. I have seen miracles in my own life.
5. I love God with all my heart.

Hobbies
1. I love to garden.
2. I love to read.
3. I love to blog.
4. I love the computer
5. I love to cook.

Appearance
1. I wish I were thinner. I try so hard, but age and insulin isn't helping me at all!
2. I have rosecea and I hate it. Makes me look like Rudolph.
3. I am short. 5 ft 1 in. I always wanted to be taller. Doesn't matter to me now.
4. I had my hair cut short recently and really like it. Much easier to handle.
5. I do have pretty eyes, or so I have been told. At least there's 1 good thing about me...LOL.

Music
1. I love country music.
2. I love christian music. Mercy Me is great!
3. I hate rap music. Gets on my last nerve!
4. I played piano as a child and took lessons.
5. I was the soloist in our high chorus.

Television
1. I use the TV for background noise.
2.I love Grey's Anatomy, but this year hasn't been as exciting.
3. I watch a lot of HGTV.
4. I love TLC.
5. David and I love Nick at Night...LOL

Weird (suppose to do 10 of these. Not sure I can!!)
1. I have OCD about some things.
2. I can not go to bed with 1 dish in the sink. All dishes have to be done.
3. I would have way more dogs if I could afford them.
4. I am not a cat person but have owned a few.
5. I am scared to death of Mice!!!
6. I hate to talk on the phone. I would rather text.
7. I can not go barefoot.
8. It has to be DARK in my room to be able to sleep.
9. I panic if my supply of Diet Dr. Pepper gets low. I really do!! I have to have it!
10. I do not like sci -fi.

I am suppose to tag people to do this, but I am not. It's a long one. If you want to do it, please leave me a note, so I can read yours. Have fun ya'll!!

God Bless~
Debbie

Wednesday

Today was COLD and icy. We had a ice storm last night. My driveway is still a piece of ice, but Ohio is good about getting the roads in order. David had a eye appointment at the VA this morning that we had to postpone until January 6th. Then we had to wait on his oxygen people to deliver his oxygen. They are usually here by noon on Wednesday's but didn't show up till 2:30 today. We also was supposed to have the ramp for our house delievered today for the wheelchairs, but I had a appointment at the hair dressers to get a cut, so we had to leave. They were supposed to come by 2pm. I guess the weather kept everything running late. They must of finally showed up after we left the house, as he put a note on the door, saying he'd be back at another time.

So I go to my hair dressers and of course David has to go, as I can't drive anymore due to my eyes with the diabetes. He went to grade school with my hair dresser, so they are also good friends. She's such a sweet lady. I love her to death. Well, I look over after I am in the chair and this is what I see....LOL..



My hubby is so funny. He was reading his book, under the dryer to get warm...LOL. Mine you now is is BALD!!! I just love that man. He always makes me smile. I am so glad God blessed me with him.

I see the endo tomorrow afternoon, to get my test results and see what else we can do to get me in better control. Keep your fingers crossed for good news with the labs. I will try and update tomorrow evening with the news.

Well, it's almost midnight and I should be trying to sleep, although I am not doing that very good lately. Seems I'd rather sleep in the mornings instead of nights.

Have a great Thursday!! One week from tomorrow is Christmas!!

God Bless~
Debbie

David's new ride.

Since David is a Vietnam veteran, he goes to the VA hospital for some of his medical stuff. He gets his medications, etc from them. They have been good to him. Because of his COPD, he can't walk long distances and be able to breathe, so they got him a power chair! Is that not cool? He uses a walker at work, as he stands, and does not walk a lot. The walker has a seat if he needs it. It's a nice walker, the VA also got that for him. Thank God for the VA Hospital here. They have been a God send for David. His medications are very expensive. They make it much easier for us.

He hasn't named his chair yet. Mine is "Lucy" cause she's red. I tried to get him to name it Desi or Ricky, from I love Lucy. His is black. Any ideas? His chair is also quite a bit larger than mine. We need a van to transport these chairs. Anyone got a spare? LOL

We are having a ice storm right now. I hope it doesn't get to bad. We had snow all day, although not a lot of accumulation today, but the roads, sidewalks etc are now getting icy. We are under a winter storm warning until early tomorrow morning. I am watching the news and there are a lot of wrecks out there.

Everyone stay warm, be careful, and have a great Tuesday evening.

God Bless~
Debbie

Proud Nanny :o)

Is she beautiful or what? This is my oldest grandchild, Taylor. I was in the delivery room when she was born, I touched her 1st, kissed her 1st, and at that moment I feel in love with this child, and all the grandchildren to follow. Taylor is 13, will be 14 in March and had her school Christmas dance last night. Her Mommy, my daughter, Carrie, sent me this pic to my cell phone. Isn't she just beautiful? I am such a proud Nanny!!!

Hope everyone is staying warm and safe. Have a great weekend!

God Bless~
Debbie

Santa Claus and furry kids :o)

I haven't shared pics of Bart, Bucky & Baby lately, so I took a few today, at what they do best...LOL. Of course in the 1st pic Baby was being nosey, but then she said "oh it's just Mom and the camera again", and as you see in the 2nd pic, she joined her brothers in slumber..LOL. I love those dogs. They are such company for me.





OK, I have a question for y'all. What's your favorite Christmas decoration? Mine is my Santa Clause I won at a work Christmas party one year. I think he is what started me saving Santa's. Some thought he was ugly, but how can one call Santa ugly? Let me know what y'alls favorite is. Also if you aren't following me over there on the side bar, would ya please? Thanks!! Now here's my Santa. Do you think he's ugly? See where the ball on the tip of his cap is missing? Can we blame a furry kid for that? Yes, we can, BART!!!! I need to get a new one and sew it on. LOL.



Hope everyone is staying warm!!

God Bless~
Debbie

Late Wednesday Meme.

Egg Nog or Hot Chocolate?
Hot Chocolate... Not a egg nog lover.

Does Santa wrap presents or set them under the tree?
He wraps, if he remembers to stop by here.

Colored lights on tree or white? whatever I have, which are colored right now.

When do you put your decorations up?
week after Thanksgiving. I always give Thanksgiving it's time 1st.

What is your favorite holiday dish (excluding dessert)?
Ham and sweet taters

Favorite Holiday memory as a child:
The years I lived with my Nanny & BigDaddy .

When and how did you learn the truth about Santa?
whats the truth? LOL

Do you open a gift on Christmas Eve?
no

How do you decorate your Christmas tree?
its a small 4 ft tree and I use red beads and Santa ornaments with some others thrown in. I love Santa!

Snow! Love it or Dread it?
dread it

Can you ice skate?
Hahahahahahahahahaha

Do you remember your favorite gift?
a snow globe my sister gave to me one yr.

What's the most important thing about the Holidays for you? Family enjoying each other and the celebration of Jesus.

What is your favorite Holiday Dessert?
cheesecake

What is your favorite tradition?don't really have one.

Which do you prefer, Giving or Receiving?
GIVING... I wish I could afford to give to everyone especially the ones who need help...

What is your favorite Christmas Song?
Ave Maria

Candy Canes! Yuck or Yum?
they are not yum or yuck to me. I can take them or leave them, but chocolate on the other hand.............

Ever recycled a Christmas present?
don't think I ever have.

What? Don't Be A Scrooge! Tag 7 friends to Deck the Halls...
OK now the hard part to tag 7 folks....
I just can't pick 7 So if you read this if you enjoy the meme and want to share YOU are tagged!

A Soldier's Christmas

TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS,
HE LIVED ALL ALONE,
IN A ONE BEDROOM HOUSE MADE OF
PLASTER AND STONE.


I HAD COME DOWN THE CHIMNEY
WITH PRESENTS TO GIVE,
AND TO SEE JUST WHO
IN THIS HOME DID LIVE.


I LOOKED ALL ABOUT,
A STRANGE SIGHT I DID SEE,
NO TINSEL, NO PRESENTS,
NOT EVEN A TREE.


NO STOCKING BY MANTLE,
JUST BOOTS FILLED WITH SAND,
ON THE WALL HUNG PICTURES
OF FAR DISTANT LANDS.


WITH MEDALS AND BADGES,
AWARDS OF ALL KINDS, A SOBER THOUGHT
CAME THROUGH MY MIND.


FOR THIS HOUSE WAS DIFFERENT,
IT WAS DARK AND DREARY,
I FOUND THE HOME OF A SOLDIER,
ONCE I COULD SEE CLEARLY.


THE SOLDIER LAY SLEEPING,
SILENT, ALONE,
CURLED UP ON THE FLOOR
IN THIS ONE BEDROOM HOME.


THE FACE WAS SO GENTLE,
THE ROOM IN SUCH DIS ORDER,
NOT HOW I PICTURED
A UNITED STATES SOLDIER.


WAS THIS THE HERO
OF WHOM I 'D JUST READ?
CURLED UP ON A PONCHO,
THE FLOOR FOR A BED?


I REALIZED THE FAMILIES
THAT I SAW THIS NIGHT,
OWED THEIR LIVES TO THESE SOLDIERS
WHO WERE WILLING TO FIGHT.


SOON ROUND THE WORLD,
THE CHILDREN WOULD PLAY,
AND GROWNUPS WOULD CELEBRATE
A BRIGHT CHRISTMAS DAY.


THEY ALL ENJOYED FREEDOM
EACH MONTH OF THE YEAR,
BECAUSE OF THE SOLDIERS,
LIKE THE ONE LYING HERE.


I COULDN'T HELP WONDER
HOW MANY LAY ALONE,
ON A COLD CHRISTMAS EVE
IN A LAND FAR FROM HOME.


THE VERY THOUGHT
BROUGHT A TEAR TO MY EYE,
I DROPPED TO MY KNEES
AND STARTED TO CRY.


THE SOLDIER AWAKENED
AND I HEARD A ROUGH VOICE,
"SANTA DON'T CRY,
THIS LIFE IS MY CHOICE";


I FIGHT FOR FREEDOM,
I DON'T ASK FOR MORE,
MY LIFE IS MY GOD,
MY COUNTRY, MY HOME.


THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVER
AND DRIFTED TO SLEEP,
I COULDN'T CONTROL IT,
I CONTINUED TO WEEP.


I KEPT WATCH FOR HOURS,
SO SILENT AND STILL
AND WE BOTH SHIVERED
FROM THE COLD NIGHT'S CHILL.


I DIDN'T WANT TO LEAVE
ON THAT COLD, DARK, NIGHT,
THIS GUARDIAN OF HONOR
SO WILLING TO FIGHT.


THEN THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVER,
WITH A VOICE SOFT AND PURE,
WHISPERED, "CARRY ON SANTA,
IT'S CHRISTMAS DAY, ALL IS SECURE.


ONE LOOK AT MY WATCH,
AND I KNEW HE WAS RIGHT.


"MERRY CHRISTMAS MY FRIEND,
AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT."

This poem was written by an unnamed Soldier.


God Bless~
Debbie

Sunday nothings...

Just thought I would share a pic of me and mind you it's not a good pic, no makeup, etc, but David took it of me tonight in my new ride, Lucy. I am hoping once we get a different vehicle, to transport Lucy, I will have a little more freedom.

I hope everyone's Sunday was warm and easy.

God Bless~
Debbie

Saturday Snow

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We woke up this morning to snow, and it has snowed pretty much all day. It's pretty but it's COLD and I hate COLD!!! Can't wait till summer again already. It's sad, as I am just wishing my life away. It would be OK, if David didn't have to go out to work in it, in our little, almost no transmission , Geo Metro. He has a terrible time during the winter with his breathing. The cold just takes his breath away. It makes my neuropathy ache even more. We should move to warmer climates but that's hard to do, when you own a house, etc. I do love the summer's in Ohio, as they are not as hot or humid as the south. We can't have everything!! LOL.

My Blood sugar numbers have been in the 400's all day and I feel yucky. If it's not down by Monday, I am going to call Dr. Kim, as we made some changes in my insulin's.

I took these pics of the outside before the snow fell. It's hard to see in pics just how pretty the lights are.






I hope everyone had a nice and warm Saturday and wish you a happy and fun Sunday!!!

God Bless~
Debbie

Doctor's appointment, Christmas Tree and Locks of Love.

Well, I finally saw the endocrinologist today. He is a great doc and asks a lot of questions, and does a good exam. He of course is not happy with my diabetes. I of course have type 1 and have had it for 30 plus yrs. He is trying me on several different insulin's, plus the insulins I am on, and once I get my numbers in better control, will try a insulin pump. He drew 9 vials of blood and did a urine check also. I have never had that much blood drawn, but he is checking everything. Finally maybe he can help me. I am sure hoping. I see him again Dec 18th, and he has set me up for a diabetes class also. It's been yrs since I went. I have brittle diabetes and it makes it tough. Keep me in your thoughts and prayers that I can get this in better control, cause if I don't, I don't think, I will be around for long.

My granddaughter Sydney wanted to have her hair cut for Locks of Love. She's 5 yrs old and I am so proud of her for doing this!! What a big and brave little girl she is, with such a giving heart. You have to have 10 inches to give them, and she gave exactly 10 inches.


We got our tree up 2 days ago finally. We put up a 4 ft tree on a table, since it's just David and I. I think it's pretty. I love to sit here and look at it.


Here is a picture of our front door with the stockings hung. There's one for David and I, and Bart, Bucky, and Baby. Santa always remembers the fury children with toys and bones :o)


I hope to get pics of the outdoor decorations soon. I hate to go out and take pics as it's so COLD!!

I hope everyone has a great Thursday evening. Mine will be resting and watching Grey's Anatomy, as my pain level is sky high today. The cold just kills me.

God Bless~
Debbie

PS. By the way, if you wonder why all the Santa's, I LOVE Santa Claus and collect them, for Christmas.

My Thanksgiving

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I did have a glorious Thanksgiving. I was surrounded by people who love me and who I love!! I can always count on my sweet Carrie to make me smile. We had a wonderful dinner, full of ham, turkey (deep fried), stuffing, gravy, sweet potatoes, green beans wrapped in bacon, broccoli rice casserole, mac & cheese, deviled eggs, water gate salad, rolls, cherry pie, pumpkin squares, apple goody and fudge.





Here are the 2 middle girls with their plates full!


Here is Cooper in his high chair with his dinner ready for his indulgence.


Here's Taylor my oldest grandchild. She is so beautiful!!


Here are the rest excluding me, as I was the picture taker.

Here is my son in law Chad. The pic below is my daughter Carrie and Gilly their chihuahua. Then the next pic is the girl's laying in front of the TV watching the movie.



After the movie, I set up a tea party for the girls. They had a blast!!


Cooper had a terrible cold, so we put a pot on the stove to get humidity into the air and try to help with his cough. It did seem to help him.


David played guitar for Morgan,Sydney,and Cooper,and he helped them play. What a memorial weekend we had.


The girl's wanted one of my t shirts to sleep in. Here they are. They had just showered.

Here are all 4 of the kids.


Carrie and Chad put up my outside decorations for Christmas. It's a nasty, cold day today, snowy etc, so I will take pictures of that another day and share. They raked my leaves and cleaned my yard also. Have I ever said, they are the best before? If not, THEY ARE THE BEST!!! They stayed with us Wednesday night till Sunday evening and we had a blast!! I hope everyone had as happy Thanksgiving weekend as I did. I am blessed by God, and I love my family. Yes, I missed my oldest daughter, her husband, and her 3 children, yes, I missed my son and his wife, but Carrie made sure her Mom had a wonderful day filled with memories and love. I am a happy blessed woman, with wonderful children, a wonderful husband and wonderful memories.

Thanks for enduring this long blog, if you made it to the end. Now the Christmas season is here, and we will celebrate the birth of our savior. May everyone go out and make memories with family and friends!

God Bless~
Debbie