I went with John to his heart doctor appointment this past week and as we were leaving the examining room there right in front of me sat Donna.
Donna was mother's heart doctors nurse. We got to "know" each other over the years as I would take Mom to her appointments and many times I called her on the phone to ask a question when I would get worried about Mom or needed help with her medicines. Doctors and nurses have so many patients you just do not expect them to remember you, especially after two years. But Donna's face lit up and she smiled. I smiled back and said hi. She got up and came around the desk and asked how I was doing. I said good. She asked if that was my husband with me and I told her yes that he was seeing Dr. Burger and everything seems to be going good. She looked me in the eye and said "You're really doing okay?" Knowing her meaning I said, " Yes, I miss her so much."
Donna said, "She was a sweetie."
"Yes, she was a sweetheart - my best friend."
Gratitude: I am thankful that sweetie was my mother.
Prayer: I pray that when I die I will have lived the life that even after years of passing, my doctor's nurse will still remember me and say "she was a sweetie."
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Sunday, March 22, 2009
What a Wonderful Week
Both of my kids were on spring break this past week. And they both came home. I was a happy momma.
It all started last Friday night with JC coming in. I always greet them with an standing ovation out on the steps when they come in. I am just so excited, and when I see their car pull up, I can't help it - I just go out and start clapping. But I did not see his car pull up, so I missed getting to give him his standing ovation. Dad had gone to pick up supper that we had ordered and I thought it was him coming in the door. I am sorry son, I know you missed this.
Then Saturday, Kalyn and Gus pull in to - their standing ovation, Dad smiling from ear to ear and Bro shaking his head. We were greeted with barking from Gus and big hugs from our beautiful daughter, and a sigh of thankfulness from us all that she had made the 15 hour drive safely.
The only thing that could have made the week better was to have had our missing link here. BJ we missed you.
Our week was full. We went through boxes of Grandma Pierce's stuff. Lots and lots of papers and pictures and a few knick-knack's. We went shopping, we cooked together, ate together, walked, played games. We had a few tears and lots of laughs. Lots of memories and good story telling from Dad.
Here are a few of my memories from the last week:
I was out buying groceries and a friend came up to me and said, "Loveta, you looked confused." I smiled and said, "I am." It is hard to prepare three meals a day when one (me) is on Weight Watchers, one (Kalyn) watches calories and low fat, one (JC) gave up meat for Lent (yes, this little church of Christ family does Lent, the discipline is good, stay focused - don't knock it, try it). We actually did very well on all three accounts.
Going through Grandma Pierce's stuff brought back lots of memories. She was a very "colorful" lady. She was and is a very big part of our lives.
She was a great babysitter for JC and Kalyn. We found pictures they had drawn and named. We found "rules" for the little towns they would build on the dining room table. (it is amazing some of the stuff they came up with - to see the list go to JC's blog) We found a "cease fire" letter signed by Secretary of State, President and VP - aka Kalyn, JC and Grandma Bessie Pierce. It was simply written, "Please cease fire." We found a newspaper with "Dear Blabby" aka JC. We found some old school papers. JC got angry at one of his teachers because she had marked one wrong (in his opinion). Kalyn told him to get over it, that was 18 years ago and he did pass on to third grade!
We went to San Angelo shopping one day. (BJ, we knew this would have been a miserable day for you as you do not enjoy shopping - but thank you for helping us decide where to eat!) We have always enjoyed shopping together. It was a great day.
On Thursday night, Kalyn wanted to celebrate her Daddy's birthday as she would not be here for the real day. So she made a delicious supper - eggplant parmesan, fresh green beans and an orange pound cake with ice cream. She gave him gifts. It was perfect.
We love playing games. We love playing "Ticket to Ride", it is a board game - we own the German version. I came in last place every game we played but one - that one I came in third. But I love this game. We also played "Rummykub." I love that game also. And I won one of them!
Goodbyes are very hard for me. I cried Friday morning as I told Kalyn goodbye. I cried Saturday morning as I watched by son drive off. I cry now as I write this paragraph. But as hard as goodbyes are, they are way worth it when you have such beautiful times together.
Gratitude: Thank God, for this past week. For the safe trips my kids had. For all the good times we had.
Prayer: That we will get to have more good times like these in the years to come.
It all started last Friday night with JC coming in. I always greet them with an standing ovation out on the steps when they come in. I am just so excited, and when I see their car pull up, I can't help it - I just go out and start clapping. But I did not see his car pull up, so I missed getting to give him his standing ovation. Dad had gone to pick up supper that we had ordered and I thought it was him coming in the door. I am sorry son, I know you missed this.
Then Saturday, Kalyn and Gus pull in to - their standing ovation, Dad smiling from ear to ear and Bro shaking his head. We were greeted with barking from Gus and big hugs from our beautiful daughter, and a sigh of thankfulness from us all that she had made the 15 hour drive safely.
The only thing that could have made the week better was to have had our missing link here. BJ we missed you.
Our week was full. We went through boxes of Grandma Pierce's stuff. Lots and lots of papers and pictures and a few knick-knack's. We went shopping, we cooked together, ate together, walked, played games. We had a few tears and lots of laughs. Lots of memories and good story telling from Dad.
Here are a few of my memories from the last week:
I was out buying groceries and a friend came up to me and said, "Loveta, you looked confused." I smiled and said, "I am." It is hard to prepare three meals a day when one (me) is on Weight Watchers, one (Kalyn) watches calories and low fat, one (JC) gave up meat for Lent (yes, this little church of Christ family does Lent, the discipline is good, stay focused - don't knock it, try it). We actually did very well on all three accounts.
Going through Grandma Pierce's stuff brought back lots of memories. She was a very "colorful" lady. She was and is a very big part of our lives.
She was a great babysitter for JC and Kalyn. We found pictures they had drawn and named. We found "rules" for the little towns they would build on the dining room table. (it is amazing some of the stuff they came up with - to see the list go to JC's blog) We found a "cease fire" letter signed by Secretary of State, President and VP - aka Kalyn, JC and Grandma Bessie Pierce. It was simply written, "Please cease fire." We found a newspaper with "Dear Blabby" aka JC. We found some old school papers. JC got angry at one of his teachers because she had marked one wrong (in his opinion). Kalyn told him to get over it, that was 18 years ago and he did pass on to third grade!
We went to San Angelo shopping one day. (BJ, we knew this would have been a miserable day for you as you do not enjoy shopping - but thank you for helping us decide where to eat!) We have always enjoyed shopping together. It was a great day.
On Thursday night, Kalyn wanted to celebrate her Daddy's birthday as she would not be here for the real day. So she made a delicious supper - eggplant parmesan, fresh green beans and an orange pound cake with ice cream. She gave him gifts. It was perfect.
We love playing games. We love playing "Ticket to Ride", it is a board game - we own the German version. I came in last place every game we played but one - that one I came in third. But I love this game. We also played "Rummykub." I love that game also. And I won one of them!
Goodbyes are very hard for me. I cried Friday morning as I told Kalyn goodbye. I cried Saturday morning as I watched by son drive off. I cry now as I write this paragraph. But as hard as goodbyes are, they are way worth it when you have such beautiful times together.
Gratitude: Thank God, for this past week. For the safe trips my kids had. For all the good times we had.
Prayer: That we will get to have more good times like these in the years to come.
Monday, March 16, 2009
I'm Back
Yes, my kids are home for spring break and my boy got my internet to working again. YEA! I hate to admit that my children are right sometimes - I don't want to give them the big head, but I am so glad that they got me to doing this whole blogging thing. I really missed it the last few weeks. I really did not realize I had so much I wanted to say, haha. It really excited me when some of my family members started commenting and emailing asking what had happened, why had I quit blogging. I HAVE FOLLOWERS! ( It really does not take much to excite me.) Anyway, I'm back and will be making new entries regularly, as long as my internet works.
Gratitude: I am thankful for internet.
Prayer: That my internet keeps working. My boy doesn't come home often enough to fix it regularly!
Gratitude: I am thankful for internet.
Prayer: That my internet keeps working. My boy doesn't come home often enough to fix it regularly!
Sunday, February 8, 2009
25 Random Things About John
I told John that it was not fair that I had to do the list of 25 random things and he did not just because he does not do anything on a computer. So I tagged him and on our way to Walmart in Brady he gave me his list and I wrote it down. Now here is his list:
1. Favorite food - Mexican (it was not surprising to me that the list starts with food)
2. Loves hot peppers
3. Phobia about matches. Older brother Bill used to strike matches and throw them at John, so now he HATES matches. If I touch a match I have to wash my hands with soap. And if you need to light a charcoal grill, you use a match to light a piece of paper and use the paper to light the charcoals. If he sees you just use a match he can not eat the food, makes him sick.
4. Loves soulful love songs; like Dionne Warwick.
5. Hates laziness
6. It really bothers John to hear a child was spanked with a belt. Hand does the job fine.
7. Favorite color is turquoise blue (I did inform him he really does not have a favorite color; if you need an explanation read my list of random things)
8. Paralized with fear everytime he has to go to the doctor or dentist.
9. Love strawberry ice cream
10. Unlike my son, hates spiders. Ever since he was biten by one and almost lost a finger.
11. First impressions are not always right.
12. Loves playing the piano
13. Enjoys painting
14. Enjoy picking up pecans (ask any family member about their opionion on this)
15. Likes cats more than dogs.
16. Likes playing pool.
17. LOVES eating out.
18. Loves wearing colonge and uses it by the gallons.
19. I enjoy BBQing.
20. Has a fear of hurting his children's feelings.
21. Always had a fear of backing over one of the kids; to the point of getting out of a vehicle after letting them out to make sure they had not got in the way.
22. I love my Chevy PU, but am still a Dodge man.
23. I love my wife. ( no I did not tell him to do this, he said it on his own)
24. I was raised by women (mother, grandma, aunt), so therefore I am more comfortable around women than men.
25. I am good at making a person believe I know more that I do about anything.
1. Favorite food - Mexican (it was not surprising to me that the list starts with food)
2. Loves hot peppers
3. Phobia about matches. Older brother Bill used to strike matches and throw them at John, so now he HATES matches. If I touch a match I have to wash my hands with soap. And if you need to light a charcoal grill, you use a match to light a piece of paper and use the paper to light the charcoals. If he sees you just use a match he can not eat the food, makes him sick.
4. Loves soulful love songs; like Dionne Warwick.
5. Hates laziness
6. It really bothers John to hear a child was spanked with a belt. Hand does the job fine.
7. Favorite color is turquoise blue (I did inform him he really does not have a favorite color; if you need an explanation read my list of random things)
8. Paralized with fear everytime he has to go to the doctor or dentist.
9. Love strawberry ice cream
10. Unlike my son, hates spiders. Ever since he was biten by one and almost lost a finger.
11. First impressions are not always right.
12. Loves playing the piano
13. Enjoys painting
14. Enjoy picking up pecans (ask any family member about their opionion on this)
15. Likes cats more than dogs.
16. Likes playing pool.
17. LOVES eating out.
18. Loves wearing colonge and uses it by the gallons.
19. I enjoy BBQing.
20. Has a fear of hurting his children's feelings.
21. Always had a fear of backing over one of the kids; to the point of getting out of a vehicle after letting them out to make sure they had not got in the way.
22. I love my Chevy PU, but am still a Dodge man.
23. I love my wife. ( no I did not tell him to do this, he said it on his own)
24. I was raised by women (mother, grandma, aunt), so therefore I am more comfortable around women than men.
25. I am good at making a person believe I know more that I do about anything.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
25 Random Things About Me
Okay, this is the first time I have been tagged. My first thought was "Wow, this is going to be hard", but it wasn't that bad. Here goes:
1. Poetry is really not my thing. I usually don't "get it" - but I do have a favorite poem and I will be posting it on my blog someday. It is called "I Am A Christian" author unknown.
2. I have been asked before what kind of music I have on my IPod. I will also be doing a post on that someday. But for now I will tell you that I love the Bee Gees.
3. I always wanted to be a teacher....
4. ....but never thought I was smart enough - low self-esteem. (kids I am not trying to make you mad - just speaking the truth)
5. I love my cat, Abby. I do not like to see animals mistreated.
6. I secretly want a tatoo. I know what I want, but am too scared to get it. And I worry about what people would think.
7. I enjoy wearing my toe rings and ankle bracelets.
8. I do not mind people being "different". That's what makes the world go round!
9. Some days I still miss my mother so much it aches.
10. I DO NOT tolerate lazy people. It makes me mad. I believe God put us on this earth and let us live another day to do something!
11. I always read the last couple of pages in a book first. If it is not going to end happy I do not want to read it. The very reason I will not watch many movies without hearing if they have a good ending.
12. I love my purple PT Cruiser.
13. If I had enough money I would adopt a child. I think of it often.
14. I am scared of large amounts of water. Anything over a gallon!
15. I am very scared of heigths. Anything over a foot!
16. Favorite Bible verses: Anything with LOVE.
17. Favorite hymn: Anything fast.
18. I enjoy shopping, even if I do not have money to spend. I love just walking and looking.
19. Games I enjoy the most are Rummykub, Phase 10 and Ticket to Ride.
20. I get tired of dieting and weighing and dieting and weighing and dieting and weighing. Done it since 5th grade.
21. I like mayo on a homemade, grilled burger - but give me mustard on a bought burger, thank you.
22. I do not like for people to ask me my favorite color. I do not believe you can really pick one favorite color.
23. I do not like to be the one asked where to eat in a group. I do not care, I will find something to eat - you pick.
24. I hate skunks. I really do not know why God thought they needed to be here.
25. I can make very good homemade ice cream.
26. I am still waiting for my son-in-law to comment on my last post.
Gratitude: I am so thankful Kalyn and BJ are safe.
Prayer: This had nothing what so ever to do with this post, but I am asking all who read this blog to please pray for Kalyn and BJ and their safety and all Kentuckians during these winter storms. I love you kids. Dad and I are praying.
1. Poetry is really not my thing. I usually don't "get it" - but I do have a favorite poem and I will be posting it on my blog someday. It is called "I Am A Christian" author unknown.
2. I have been asked before what kind of music I have on my IPod. I will also be doing a post on that someday. But for now I will tell you that I love the Bee Gees.
3. I always wanted to be a teacher....
4. ....but never thought I was smart enough - low self-esteem. (kids I am not trying to make you mad - just speaking the truth)
5. I love my cat, Abby. I do not like to see animals mistreated.
6. I secretly want a tatoo. I know what I want, but am too scared to get it. And I worry about what people would think.
7. I enjoy wearing my toe rings and ankle bracelets.
8. I do not mind people being "different". That's what makes the world go round!
9. Some days I still miss my mother so much it aches.
10. I DO NOT tolerate lazy people. It makes me mad. I believe God put us on this earth and let us live another day to do something!
11. I always read the last couple of pages in a book first. If it is not going to end happy I do not want to read it. The very reason I will not watch many movies without hearing if they have a good ending.
12. I love my purple PT Cruiser.
13. If I had enough money I would adopt a child. I think of it often.
14. I am scared of large amounts of water. Anything over a gallon!
15. I am very scared of heigths. Anything over a foot!
16. Favorite Bible verses: Anything with LOVE.
17. Favorite hymn: Anything fast.
18. I enjoy shopping, even if I do not have money to spend. I love just walking and looking.
19. Games I enjoy the most are Rummykub, Phase 10 and Ticket to Ride.
20. I get tired of dieting and weighing and dieting and weighing and dieting and weighing. Done it since 5th grade.
21. I like mayo on a homemade, grilled burger - but give me mustard on a bought burger, thank you.
22. I do not like for people to ask me my favorite color. I do not believe you can really pick one favorite color.
23. I do not like to be the one asked where to eat in a group. I do not care, I will find something to eat - you pick.
24. I hate skunks. I really do not know why God thought they needed to be here.
25. I can make very good homemade ice cream.
26. I am still waiting for my son-in-law to comment on my last post.
Gratitude: I am so thankful Kalyn and BJ are safe.
Prayer: This had nothing what so ever to do with this post, but I am asking all who read this blog to please pray for Kalyn and BJ and their safety and all Kentuckians during these winter storms. I love you kids. Dad and I are praying.
Monday, January 26, 2009
BJ, Let's Play a Game!
A couple of post back I said that I would be writing on the three men in my daily life in the next three posts. So I wrote one on my dear son and then one on my dear husband. Next in line - my dear son-in-law. Just like the first two entries in this "series" I can say again "I love this guy". God blessed us with a wonderful son-in-law. He "fits".
This little memory I am going to write about is probably not exactly what he would like for me to put down in writing, but it cracks me up. It was so funny and of course I need to write it down so I will never forget it. I need one of these stories floating around in my mind so if I need something to throw out at him from time to time it will be there!
B.J. is a big game player. He loves playing games and our family has always played games. It is good fun family time. One of the first few times he came to our home with Kalyn we sat down to play. We were playing card games and things were going well, UNTIL he had a bad hand. He threw his cards down, in anger, on the table and I was shocked and my eyes bugged out and I started shaking (okay I didn't start shaking, but I want this to sound really good!). All of a sudden he got a funny little grin on his face and looked at what he was thinking might be his future in-laws?! He said something like this, "Oh no, what did I just do. I sometimes take games serious." John and I cracked up. Kalyn started grinning and then burst out laughing. B.J. went on to explain that his family really does take game playing really serious. We are very competitive also - we understood. We still let him in the family! And we are glad he is around.
I wish he was here right now, we would play a game.
Gratitude: B.J. - I am truly thankful for my daughter's spouse.
Prayer: I pray that we will get to play many more games together and make many more happy memories. (and an equally good daughter-in-law someday).
This little memory I am going to write about is probably not exactly what he would like for me to put down in writing, but it cracks me up. It was so funny and of course I need to write it down so I will never forget it. I need one of these stories floating around in my mind so if I need something to throw out at him from time to time it will be there!
B.J. is a big game player. He loves playing games and our family has always played games. It is good fun family time. One of the first few times he came to our home with Kalyn we sat down to play. We were playing card games and things were going well, UNTIL he had a bad hand. He threw his cards down, in anger, on the table and I was shocked and my eyes bugged out and I started shaking (okay I didn't start shaking, but I want this to sound really good!). All of a sudden he got a funny little grin on his face and looked at what he was thinking might be his future in-laws?! He said something like this, "Oh no, what did I just do. I sometimes take games serious." John and I cracked up. Kalyn started grinning and then burst out laughing. B.J. went on to explain that his family really does take game playing really serious. We are very competitive also - we understood. We still let him in the family! And we are glad he is around.
I wish he was here right now, we would play a game.
Gratitude: B.J. - I am truly thankful for my daughter's spouse.
Prayer: I pray that we will get to play many more games together and make many more happy memories. (and an equally good daughter-in-law someday).
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Little Debbie's Don't Count
I do not know if I can tell this story as good as it really happened. It may be one of those moments when you "needed to be there". But anyway I am going to try. Here goes.
My boss and I started Weight Watchers a couple of weeks ago together. She wanted to start and I was planning on restarting after the new year, so we are going on this journey together. Both of our husbands were excited about this because they both need to shed a few pounds also. In WW you count points. So on the morning after we had signed up I started writing everything down that I put in my mouth. I started a separate list for John. He gets a few more "points" than I do because he is a man and is more active on his job.
We had breakfast and then off to work we went. At lunch, I wrote down the coffee with creamer that I had had and my 16 more ozs. of water I had drank and then I looked over at John and asked, "Honey, what have you had since we left for work this morning?" He turned and looked me straight in the eye with a glare and said, "We are NOT counting my Little Debbie that I have every morning." I doubled over laughing and asked, "Why not?, You had a Little Debbie?" John - "I lost weight last time having my Little Debbie and I will not count it!"
He meant business.
I do not count his Little Debbie's.
Besides, it's one of the lower calorie ones he did inform me.
Gratitude: I am thankful for a husband who will eat what I put in front of him, even diet food, without ever complaining. He does support me. And I am thankful for the pleasure Little Debbie's bring my dear husband.
Prayer: Please help with my will power and help me to reach goal this year.
My boss and I started Weight Watchers a couple of weeks ago together. She wanted to start and I was planning on restarting after the new year, so we are going on this journey together. Both of our husbands were excited about this because they both need to shed a few pounds also. In WW you count points. So on the morning after we had signed up I started writing everything down that I put in my mouth. I started a separate list for John. He gets a few more "points" than I do because he is a man and is more active on his job.
We had breakfast and then off to work we went. At lunch, I wrote down the coffee with creamer that I had had and my 16 more ozs. of water I had drank and then I looked over at John and asked, "Honey, what have you had since we left for work this morning?" He turned and looked me straight in the eye with a glare and said, "We are NOT counting my Little Debbie that I have every morning." I doubled over laughing and asked, "Why not?, You had a Little Debbie?" John - "I lost weight last time having my Little Debbie and I will not count it!"
He meant business.
I do not count his Little Debbie's.
Besides, it's one of the lower calorie ones he did inform me.
Gratitude: I am thankful for a husband who will eat what I put in front of him, even diet food, without ever complaining. He does support me. And I am thankful for the pleasure Little Debbie's bring my dear husband.
Prayer: Please help with my will power and help me to reach goal this year.
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