Monday, November 16, 2009

I am AMAZED!

Sharon Tomlinson presented the program for AKS tonight. She is the most talented person and her work is absolutely AMAZING! Awesome awesome awesome... I had been able to witness her work before since Sandy had an altered book made for her best friend Karen (which was the neatest thing I had ever seen).

I truly enjoyed listening to Sharon on how she is inspired with her art, and it was so neat to see some of the books and journals she has created and portraits she has painted. I am envious of her talent - she is so blessed with her creative abilities!!!!

Check out her blog at:
http://allnorahsart.blogspot.com/

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Great News on Dad!

We got great news on Dad today... pathology report came back to show the lymph nodes are clear. Praise the Lord!

Dad is certainly one of the strongest (and most stubborn!) people I have ever known. It was the hardest thing to see when I saw him just following his near six hour surgery last Friday. To see him like that broke me heart. The moment he was able, he insisted on sitting up on the edge of the bed Saturday, then fought us to try to stand and then walk late Saturday. He is a real trooper and has been through so much the past few days. To think of all he's been through and to be able to have made the progress he has is just unbelievable.

I have been in Lubbock since Friday morning and got back late last night. Even though I dearly missed my Georgia and Jacob, I know I was in the right place at the time. I am so thankful I was able to be there with my family during this difficult time.

On a lighter note, exciting things have been happening at home while I was away. Jacob took Miss Georgia trick-or-treating Saturday night. It was rather warm so it would've been too hot for her to wear her butterfly outfit so they all dressed her in her Aggie tutu. Too darn cute and I can't wait to see some pictures of the evening. Also, Monday night they informed me she decided to start walking - that little stinker. It is quite amusing to watch her waddle around although a bit unstable. She only walks for something that motivates her such as the remote, cell phone or her lovie or pacifier. Before we know it we'll be chasing her all over the place. The world as we once knew it is LONG GONE!

Thanks again to all of you for your support, friendship and prayers for my father. It means so much to me and truly shows how prayer makes things possible!!! I love all of you!!!