Well, if anybody watched Dr. Phil today, you will know why I am apologizing for my whining. I thank God for my HEALTHY kids and grandkids. I just really needed to go on record with that today. Thanks God.

Prayers for my family today. EVERYBODY is sick. I hate this!! I just want everybody to be well. I went to Kerri's last night to help her get the boys to bed and when I walked in, there was Trey, on the couch with a fever so high you could see it and he was laying there with his Ninja Turtle mask on. Evan fell asleep holding the breathing machine by himself. It is soooo hard to see everybody sick. Kerri and Mikey are even sick. I know, I'm whining!! Hopefully it won't last much longer.
I can't believe tomorrow is March. I leave for market soon. YEA!! But, everyday brings us closer to warm weather. Hang in there!!

I found this poem and I was really moved by it. I thought I would pass it on. It shows such great depth and insight. I really relate to this.

Mother and Grandma

My mother feeds me tuna fish
with broccoli on the side.
But Grandma gives me candy
when my mouth is open wide.
My mother slices apples
and oranges for dessert.
My grandma brings me doughnuts
if she finds out I am hurt.

My mother makes me drink my (soy) milk
most every single night.
But Grandma gives me ice cream bars
when I do something right.
My mother cooks up rice and beans
that have an awful taste.
So I say, "See ya later,
I'm going to Grandma's place!"

Nothin' in the world like bein' a Nana!!

I needed to hear this today and I thought I would pass it on just in case someone else needed to hear it too.

"There is hope in the midst of hopelessness. Death is not where we lose; the onset of hopelessness is the great defeater. So allow hope to rise up within you. And when it seems that hopefulness is the least appropriate response in this situation, let it rise up even more. Whisper your hope when you lie down at night; scream your hope when you wake in the morning. Live your hope as if it is the one and only thing that sustains you in this revaged world. You will not be disappointed!" a godly man

In Christ alone my hope is found
He is my light, my strength, my song.
This Cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My Comforter, my All in All
Here in the love of Christ I stand.

Back from the Dominican and enjoying the winter weather. Yea, I know, I'm crazy. But it won't last forever!! We had a great trip except for the airlines. USAir is on my poop list. We actually made a friend on the island. We are looking forward to staying in touch with him. He's a very hard working father of two with a wonderful spirit. The people there really captivated us. They are beautiful inside and out. I'm sure we will return. The resort was wonderful and we had such a good time with our friends.
I have been feeling a little out of touch with people lately. I contacted by e-mail an old friend and found out she had been feelling much the same. It will be agood to have her back in my life if only by e-mail. I'm going to make some pro-active attempts to surround myself with people a little more but sometimes it seems you can try and try and they just don't respond.
Riley and Trey stayed with us while Mommy and Daddy (and Evan) went to Mt. Vernon for a little get-away. Ninja Turtles became the theme for the visit. Have I said I love those little boys?!