Finally, what I've been trying to tell everyone...

It's actually easier...

Peek-In-Monday

I'm still here! I promise to update tomorrow. I had an OB appointment today and have several annoying tests I have to go through tomorrow.

In the meantime to whet your chops, here's my sister and newborn Ada.

Happy to report...

My cell phone is covered in sticky caramel fingerprints.

Cool day yesterday

I had such a cool day yesterday. I had three friends, that I haven't seen in 10-15 years, in town from various corners of the world. We got to hang out for the afternoon while our kids played and then go out to dinner at one of Bob and my favorite pubs (Even if it is Welsh). I can't tell you how much seeing them and being called by my childhood nickname and maiden name sparked something deep inside that somehow has gotten lost over the years. It was something I didn't even know I was missing. Something that I can't begin to describe or put my finger on. But it was something that is so integral to what makes me, "ME."


And I love how I look tall in this picture! (top right)

Coma free...

Well, I was hoping to be in a caramel and pecan induced sugar coma by now, but alas I am being thwarted. You cannot know the pain I am in right now. They are two weeks behind schedule. two weeks! The apples apparently did not meet the confectioner's standards and they were searching out new apples. Supposedly a shipment was coming in tonight. Supposedly I will be in a coma by Monday.

I need to have a good cry.

Seventeen.

Yes.
Seventeen.




My thoughts are all a muddle.
My prayers are focused.

Yay! Yay! Yay!

I just got home from welcoming my newest niece into the world!! I am so happy for my dear sister and her family. They've had such dark moments over the last six months but tonight I got to see God's hope and glory all over the faces of these people who mean so much to me.