Happy New Year

Wow did this year go by fast.  I am very blessed to have this time with my family.  2013 was a good year for me.  I have found peace and my life is less stressful.  A lot is because my wonderful husband takes good care of me.  He always asks "Are you happy" and makes sure that each and every day is spent enjoying moments.  We live each day with happiness and especially blessings that we are together.  My sons and grandkids give me hope and push me to keep the fight on.  It's hard sometimes because I don't have many good days but there are so many people out there that have it worse than me.  I pray for those who are suffering with awful diseases.  I see it each and every week I go to chemo.  It really makes you appreciate life and what you have.

Christmas was a blast!  We had our celebration at Mark and Erin's new house.  There house is a lot bigger than mine and it was great!  We had about 25 over including Nonnie's great grandchildren.  It was so cute to see the little ones open presents and just playing together.  It reminds me of when I was a little girl and we would spend every Christmas with our cousins.

Mark and I are leaving on New Year's Eve to spend 6 days at the lake.  I am really looking forward to the peace and quiet.  Of course Mark wants to spend time at his favorite place Konocti Casino and I will visit with my sister and her grand kids.  We will have dinner with friends and Nancie and Steve will be coming on Friday so we will spend the weekend with them.  Fun times ahead!!!

So wishing all a very Happy New Year!  My prayers for the New Year is that it will be full of good health and happiness.  Remember every moment is a gift!  Things are not what brings happiness to your life.  It is the people you love who bring happiness in your life.  Love with all your heart and always make every moment count!

Love,
Debbie

THIS IS WHAT LIFE IS ALL ABOUT!!!!!

Christmas Time Traditions

 

 

Gingerbread House Building 2013

 

 

Hailey building her roof

Markie's gingerbread house

 

 



 

Nonnie and Cashious building his gingerbread house

 

"Wow what a smile"  Ashanti's beautiful gingerbread house.

 

Angelina was so proud she did it all by herself

 

Baby Jazmae

 

 

Sissy Kathy built a gingerbread house for her 3 grand kids

 

 

This year I made 10 gingerbread houses.  It was such a special moment seeing each child decorate their houses.  Even the big kids love it!  Last night we were at Nancie's house decorating her house and her grandson Riven's house.  Mark and Steve joined in and it was so cute watching the big guys help Riven decorate his house.  These are special moments I will always cherish!!!!

 

Still not ready for Christmas.  This week was not so good.  Had Valcade on Tuesday with Decadron and started Cytoxan on Sunday and finished yesterday.  So of course today I'm so tired and sore. But the good news is that my numbers are down to 30 (4 away from the top normal range).  What a blessing!!!  I do get to treat myself to a facial this afternoon.  So I will have some relaxation.  This weekend I'm hoping I'm not going to be too sick and finish shopping including food shopping for Christmas dinner.  Everyone is coming to Mark and Erin's new house.  It's so big and will be able to hold all of us.  Maxwell is coming home Monday.  So excited to see him.  Then for New Year's my hubby is taking me away for six days to our lake house.  I can't wait to just eat, sleep and relax.

 

I am so grateful to have another Christmas to spend with my family and friends.  I hope you will say a prayer for those less fortunate and be thankful for all that you have.  That doesn't mean the new car or new sweater it means the family, health and happiness you have in your life.

 

Wishing all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!  Enjoy every moment because the only gifts that are worth it this year is the moments you share with love ones.

 

Love,

Debbie