For 30 Years ~ I Am Grateful

This Christmas Season

Has Been Better

This Day is HARD

For 30 Years ~~

I AM GRATEFUL

December 31, 1949 ~ December 24, 2010

My Life ~~ My Joy

In The Presence of Jesus

Miss You Forever

Grateful for Eternal HOPE

Cousin Day and A Few Answers

Hello Sweet Friends

I hope you have enjoyed a

Wonderful Weekend

Thursday is my Joy Day

And this past Thursday was no different

Now that summer has arrived and the kiddos are out of school

I had all 3 K's

Plus my niece came over with her 3 kids

Having time to watch the cousins play together

Is so refreshing

They get along so well

And enjoy each other's company

The kids are all so busy during the school year

That summer offers a fun time for

All of them to just hang out together

I LOVE Thursday's

And

I Especially LOVE Cousin Days

On another totally unrelated note:

My Health

In recent months I have become more and more exhausted

For seemingly no reason

In my desire to be strong and independent

I self diagnosed as depression

Due to the events of the past 8 months

However, when I got to the point

Where I struggled to get out of bed

And get ready for work in the mornings

I knew it was time to figure this out

Well, after a bit of lab work and a couple

Other minor tests

We have a diagnosis of

Severe Iron Deficiency Anemia

Whew...

Honestly, I have been quite concerned

Because my dad was diagnosed with

Leukemia at my age which eventually took his life

So far, the tests are not leading in that direction

So I'm Thankful

More tests are being considered

Yet, for the next 3 weeks

This is my daily intake

We are taking a non invasive and

More gentle approach to getting my iron up

Before we look at more invasive

And more aggressive treatments and tests

I've been doing some research

And know this is a long process

I truly was hoping I'd feel better in a few days

But so far, not so much

At least I know why I've struggled to

Blog on a regular basis

By the time I get home from work

I'm pretty well finished for the day

And I've shared all the 'chores'

I've had to get done around here

I'm hoping as the weeks progress

I will find more energy

And blog more frequently

Or at least get by your blog for a visit

In the mean time

I'll be around as much as possible

And always appreciate your visits

And now

Because it is 115* outside

And I'm super HOT

I'll share one of my favorite photos

From many years ago

'In The Fall'

May you Be Blessed

{24} December Daily ~~ Mark

 

 

 

My Mark

 

 

 

December 31, 1949

 ~~~

December 24, 2010

 

5 Years

 

Missed Every Day

 

 



Frustrated Photographer

Hi Friends

I have so many photos to share with you

However,

My camera is causing my grief

All of a sudden every time I try to download photos

I just get a busy signal on my camera

I've tried 2 different computers

One uses XP the other 8.1

I've put a new battery in my camera

I've turned it off and on several times

I've tried two separate SD cards

I've rebooted both computers

I purchased a new cable (just in case it was bad)

I'm now SO FRUSTRATED

Not sure what to do??????

I've heard someone talk about using a card reader????

Not sure what that is or how to use it

I've always downloaded straight from my camera

Any other suggestions???

Thank you in Advance

So tonight you get an oldie

This photo was taken 5 years ago

Lord Have Mercy ~ I miss this guy SO Much

As well as these two special girlies who now live in Cali

My Heart!!

Blessings to all for a Super Weekend!

Certain Days are Harder

Today is one of the

More Difficult Days

Happy Anniversary To US

There is still not a day that goes by

That I don't think of him

I'm thankful for the 30 years

God gave us together

But I Miss Him

4 Years

Mark Wells Cain

December 31, 1949

December 24, 2010

Though the pain of losing you remains

The JOYS of living with you

Will tenderly keep my heart in Love

You Are Missed

Forever My Guy

The Silly Times

Disclaimer:

I'm in a Good Place

I'm Not sad!!

Tonight I just miss the Silly Times

The times when photo ops just went wrong

When cake became a weapon 

When hats were in fashion 

When 'That Look' said it all

I miss this guy
He made my heart smile
I miss being Silly

Make sure you laugh today
Smile today
Have fun today
Be Silly Today

It's Difficult to be Honest on the really Tough Days

Getting married in a State Historic Park/Ghost Town
Was one of the most fun and special events of my life
Besides the fact that it snowed a couple of inches that morning
And as the clouds cleared it became almost unbearably cold
While many made it to our 'destination' wedding
Some got stuck on a dirt road 
(because they thought taking the 'short' cut would be faster)

Having my dress get stuck on rusty nails

As I walked down the isle was hilarious

(Although I might Not have thought so at the time)

And the guys totally enjoyed freezing feet

Due to wearing what they called 'plastic' shoes

Yes, we walked on wet dirt roads to our photo shoot

Because we needed to have photos taken in front of

His family's vintage home

I guess this is where my love of 'vintage' really took root

Accepting the Cain Family Name was an honor

And it still is today

A family that made it's name during the California Gold Rush

And is forever a part of history

Marrying a man who was my very best friend

Uniting on one very special day

In a church and a town with a deep rooted history

Making a commitment to a lifetime of love

33 years ago today

(May 16, 1981)

I married this small town country guy who loved and honored a silly city girl

Who never owned a pair of jeans until we got hitched

He respected my wisdom and accepted my crazy ideas

He prayed me through infertility

And believed in our choices to adopt our special boys

He Loved the Lord and imparted grace during tough times

It's difficult to be Honest on the really Tough Days

My pride wants to be strong and stand firm

On the truth that I really am doing well 

Yet on days like today

I am weak, sad and feeling fragile

I miss my Guy SO much it hurts

Yes, even after 3 years

So today, or this week, if you see me

Or talk to me, or text me

Or think of me

Send an extra prayer toward heaven or just

Give me a Hug

Because once in awhile

I still have a tough day