Thankful Thursday

I am so thankful that I found a part time job that lets me take my son with me to work. I have been subbing for a couple of preschools in my area. It has been a wonderful experience. I am able to take Ryan to school with me. Although he is in another class I am there if he needs anything. I have subbed for 3 through 4 year olds and they are all so different and special in there own way. It is such a blessing to be able to watch them interact with one another. They have taught me so much...and all this time I thought I was supposed to be the teacher :)

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Thankful Thursday

I am thankful to be able to stay home with my son if I chose to. I just started subbing at Ryan's school and by the end of the day I can't wait to see him! I appreciate the fact that not every mother is able (or willing) to stay at home with their kids. However, I am one Mom that relishes the fact that I get to!

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Friends of Josie Nunez

One of my friends, Julie, whom I have known almost my whole life is going through something I still find hard to believe. Her daughter, Josie, who is a darling 8 year old was diagnosed with brain and spinal tumors. Josie has already had the brain tumor removed and is currently undergoing radiation treatment before the second tumor can be removed from her spine.

Julie and her family recently moved from DFW to Midland. Midland is a close knit community. The local local news station even did a story on Josie, you can view it by clicking the link below: http://www.cbs7.com/news/details.asp?ID=5602

In order for Josie to receive the care she needed she was care flighted to Cooks Children's Hospital in Fort Wroth along with Julie. There she had been treated since March and just recently was able to go home for a few weeks until she has to go back. Her family has had to travel back and forth to Midland several times, which is a good 300 mile drive. If that wasn't enough, the family has no medical insurance. Besides the emotional hardship the entire family must endure, they also have to worry about the medical bills that have started piling up.

In an attempt to help, a trust has been set up to help with Josie's mounting medical bills. It has been established at Bank of America. It is the Josie Nunez Medical Fund. Anyone wishing to help can either make a deposit directly into the trust (account number 488014593497). Or can send a check made out to the trust to Chris Suffredini at 6204 Walling Lane, Plano, Texas 75093. She is administering the trust for the family. Any help at all would be very much appreciated.

In addition, Tommy Lee Jones and John Walsh, of America’s Most Wanted have graciously offered their support by playing a Charity Polo Tournament scheduled for June 1, 2008 at 3 pm (Gates open at 1pm). The event will be held at Midland Polo Club, 5401 Polo Club Road, Midland TX. Tailgate Admission is $20.00 for adults and $10.00 for children. For Sponsor and information please contact llwwilson@yahoo.com.

When I first heard the news about Josie I thought "if this could happen to Josie it could happen to anyone (including my own child). Josie and her family are literally in the fight of their lives. I am blessed to have a healthy child. I would like to think that if God forbid this was to ever happen to me I would be blessed with people who care enough to help me and my family in my time of need. I encourage you to please give in any way you can.

Ryan Meeting His 1st Celebrity

If you have kids then you have probably heard of Clifford the Big Red Dog. Ryan has been infatuated with dogs lately. This past week we went to the Barnes & Noble grand opening just so Ryan could meet Clifford in person. These pictures should give you an idea of what Ryan's first celebrity meeting was like.

Thankful Thursday

With everything that has been going on in the world lately...devastating earthquakes and cyclones, horrible floods and the various other natural disasters, I am thankful that it didn't rain too much where I live. I am thankful that I have a warm bed to sleep in at night with a man who loves me (and I love him very much too ;). I am thankful for my son. That he is a normal healthy and happy 20 month old that knows both of his parents are here and love him very much no matter what. I am thankful for my siblings and extended family. That they are all doing well and are (for the most part) all healthy and happy. I guess in all fairness I should mention my cats (as I feel like they are a part of my family). I am thankful that they are both still around (after 15 years) to teach me that the really good things in life aren't things and that love really is unconditional.

I want to thank God for all the blessings he continually gives me. A great challenge can often bring life changing rewards. When things happen to me (or you), whether good or bad, I believe we should embrace them. Keep in mind that if we try to do the best we can then God will help us through anything and everything. I believe whole heartily that God doesn't give us more than we can handle. Just when we feel like we could fall apart. Just when we are about to lose it. Something happens that reminds us that He is looking after us and for this I am most thankful.

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What a Crazy Busy Week!

This is a picture of what Scott looks like for a couple of days at the end of each semester. He literally works day and night in order to get all of his student's projects and finals graded and into the system. Today he finally got everything done! At this point I'm not sure which one of us is happier. I finally have my husband back...and I really did miss him.

Thankful Thursday

As some of you may know, Scott and I are debating having another child. On the one hand I would love for Ryan to have a little brother or sister. On the other, I am so happy with Ryan I am afraid of wanting too much and messing everything up. I say this because I am almost 40 years old and I am all but too aware of the complications that can happen with pregnancy and/or childbirth.

But, it finally came to me yesterday...it really isn't up to me or Scott. If we are meant to have another child it is in God's hands. I am so thankful that I have faith in God. That He will take care of everything and that He will not give us any more than He knows we can handle. It is such a blessed feeling to know that everything will work out the way it is meant to. For this I am grateful.

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Big & Little Man (Twinkies)

Saturday our neighborhood had its annual spring garage sale. Since Scott had to teach in the morning we weren't able to actually start looking until the late morning. We did find a booster seat and a stool for Ryan. Since it was late and our neighbor was trying to get rid of his remaining items for sale, they decided to give Ryan a toy lawn mower for free. Although it is weathered and sun bleached from being outside all summer, Ryan absolutely adores it!

I took these pictures on Sunday after A & D had dropped Ryan off.

They had picked him up earlier that day to spend some time with him. I had thrown a change of clothes in his bag just in case he needed it. It just happened to be the same outfit his Dad had on that day. They both looked so darn cute...I just had to take some pictures!

Help Save the Polar Bears

I've signed the We Campaign's petition to put polar bears on the federal Endangered Species list. Will you join me? Just copy and paste this link into your browser:
http://www.wecansolveit.org/page/s/polarbears

The We Campaign is an effort launched by Al Gore and the Alliance for Climate Protection to promote solutions to the climate crisis. It's an urgent issue, but the climate crisis is also solvable if we work together and unite our leaders around solutions like renewable power and enhanced energy efficiency. We can leave the next generation a healthy climate.

Thank you.