Empty House

Well, Santa has come and gone and so have all the children and grandchildren. It is amazing how quiet and empty my house is now. It was so wonderful to have everyone home for the holidays and to hear the words "Gramma, I love you!", "Gramma sit here with me". It was such a wonderful time. I guess you never get used to hearing those little voices and seeing those eyes light up on Christmas morning. Needless to say it was great!

I am truly blessed to have such an awesome family. My children were all so great, even if Mark wasn't here in person, he called and that helped fill the void. As I think back over the past few days it is truly amazing just how fortuate I am. We all have our health, we all have jobs, or at least those of us who wish to be employed, and we all have each other. It is such a grand feeling to sit back and count the blessing we have. I may be old enough for social security now that I had the BIG birthday on the 22nd, but I certainly don't feel that old. As my mother always said you are only as old as you feel and I don't feel any other then 35!

I am spending a lot of time just wandering around the house recalling all the people, voices, and events that recently took place here. The mind and memory are wonderful tools. The certainly keep you young at heart.

I am so thankful for my family and friends and as I approach a new year 2009, I only hope it is filled with health and happiness for everyone.

Almost ready!

Well, the trees are decorated, the packages wrapped, the bed linens changed, some baking is done, and the house is totally decorated! Now, I just need to go to the grocery store and do a few odds and ends and I will be ready! Ready for what? The Grandchildren!! They will arrive Monday and I hardly wait! I want to have everything done so I can just play!! It will be a wonderful time and I am sure Santa will be by! I love Christmas. I always have and I guess the kid in me comes out every Christmas season. That's kind of bad for someone who could qualify for social security on Monday. Yep, it will be my birthday. I am not sure I want to reach this milestone, but when I consider the alternative, it does sound rather pleasing.
This is beginning to ramble so I guess I will just leave it at this....this grandma can hardly wait until Monday! Hopefully I will get some good pictures and will learn how to add them. Go to go....I want to bake some more cookies! :)

Looking for another miracle

Those of you who know me, understand how much I love my cat. You also know the story of how 10 years ago on December 22 she survived major cancer surgery and has been able to beat this terrible disease for a long time. However, much to my dismay the cancer has returned and she has had one tumor removed a year ago, and now she has 2 more large tumors near her spine. I am not ready to give up on her, so tomorrow we travel to Raleigh, NC to see the specialist there and see if they can perform another miracle on my 17 year old cat. Some people would say I am really crazy, but I have to try one more time to see if I can have a little more time with this wonderful animal. She is the most loving cat I have ever seen and I only hope that something can be done for her and that somehow I can afford to do it. I know I cannot spend thousands of dollars, but I will spend some. I also know her time is probably limited, but in my heart I know I must do all I can at this time. If it ends up that nothing can be done or that is just too expensive I pray she will not suffer. I can't help but think God loves animals and I hope and pray he is hearing my prayers for this animal that I love so much. So please dear friends please say a special prayer for us tomorrow.