Cancer Update . . .

It has been a year today since I has a Radical hysterectomy to remove the Adenocarcinoma, Cervical Cancer that was found in my cervix. People say I was blessed that I did not have to have any type of radiation or Chemo. But, I have had SIX Pap smears and TWO PET Scans just this year alone and plan on having the same regiment in 2010. Then if all goes well, it will be cut in half for 2011. With each visit to the doctor I am on pins, not knowing what she will tell me. The PET Scans are the worse when I become radio active for 24 hours. I try to make fun when I am really scared deep down. It has been a tough year for me, in so many ways, I was a very out going person, active, and always willing to help out. I had to cut back on so much because of my health. And learn for the first time how to say the word NO! My husband who has always been my Night in Shinning Armor, has gone the extra mile this past year. He has been so nurturing and attentive to me when I am at my lowest. Above all he just holds me in his arms and lets me have a good cry when I need to. He is to good for me, God blessed me when I married him.

Last year I spent Shalyn's 7th birthday in the hospital and doped up all of Christmas and New Years . So this year we are having a BIG family birthday party on Friday night. We have gone a little crazy this Christmas and got the girls a few extra things. I can not wait to watch them open their gifts!! I want to watch each of them and see their eyes light up :)

I want to close with this:

CANCER as opened my eyes to the little things that I might have brushed aside in the passed. Learning to say NO has open a whole world to me that has been right under my very roof this whole time. I take each step one at a time and stop to smell both the Flowers and the Weeds. Together they make up a very special bouquet. God, thank you for BLESSING me with CANCER! To think that I am so special to You, that You would allow me to have CANCER, just blows me away. My prayer as always been that others would see and feel you as I do. Your breath now is just as warm as it was last year as You held me tight. You know me better then anyone, for I am your Princess and You are my King. I am ALIVE because of YOU . . . .

Scottlyn's piano concert . . .

Just wanted to share Scottlyn playing at the mall this past Saturday . . . hope you enjoy it.

Have a bless day!!

All your children shall be taught by the Lord, And great shall be the peace of your children. Isaiah 54:13

Autumn Beauty

This weeks photo challenge theme is "Autumn Beauty", I am such a beginner at this! Here is my picture of Scottlyn in our yard:

I just love the reds and browns in the background.

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All your children shall be taught by the Lord, And great shall be the peace of your children. Isaiah 54:13

Another great CHRISTmas gift

I came across this and thought I would share . . . Sugar Body Scrubs!!!

Would this not be a great gift for your daughter to give to her friends (even her Teacher or Sunday School Teacher)this CHRISTMAS!?! Oh, you could even give it to your girlfriends. . . it looks SUPER EASY, plus very inexpensive.

White Cane Glimmer Sugar Scrub

Sweet N’ Spicy Brown Sugar Scrub

and

Brown Sugar Scrub

They even have a link to ready made tags.

Have a blessed day,

All your children shall be taught by the Lord, And great shall be the peace of your children. Isaiah 54:13

Christmas Gifts from the Kitchen

Here is an idea that has been tossing around in my head that I wanted to share with you.

Every CHRISTmas the girls and I bake cookies for my husband to take to his work. We make little cookie bags, filled with a dozen for each one of his employees. Along with a sample tray to go onto the break room table. We do one main cookie and then on the sample tray we put that cookie along with cheese straws & fudge. This year I am thinking about making mini bunt cakes instead of cookies. Doing 3 min cakes per bag/box. Then for the tray do mini cupcake's of the same three mini bunt cakes, along with the cheese straws and fudge. So here are the the recipes we are leaning towards:

Chocolate Velvet "Pound Cake"

Zesty Lemon Pound Cake

Mini Raspberry Snow Cakes

I should also add that we make enough for the mail women, piano teacher, and a few of our neighbors. So tell me what you will be baking this coming CHRISTmas, or if you have a recipe: PLEASE share.

Blessings,

All your children shall be taught by the Lord, And great shall be the peace of your children. Isaiah 54:13