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Sunday, January 1, 2012

This says it all...

A very blessed Christmas with my step-father being able to meet his great grandson:) Most of you will remember we almost lost him 2 weeks before Christmas when he had an aneurysm rupture, the odds were great he would not be here to meet Tyler. However he beat those odds and we are grateful. He had another episode 2 days after Christmas and had to go to the ER, white as a sheet and very sick, luckily all checked out OK, they think it was a stomach bug or something he ate. The kids and baby will be leaving us very early in the morning, of course they are calling for some heavy snow for my husband to have to drive the 2 hrs. to the airport in so good thoughts or prayers for safe travels greatly appreciated! I hope you all have a wonderful New Year, not sure what mine will bring. I miss working since having to quit my job due to my back problems and fibromyalgia, so maybe a part time job somewhere if I can find something not too physically stressful. The lady who owns the one consignment shop I sell in has outgrown her small shop and is looking to maybe buy an old church and expand, so maybe more creating for me this year, we'll just have to see how it all plays out. I don't make new years resolutions because I *know* I won't keep them, do you make them and if so what are your plans? Happy New Year to you all and thanks for always being such wonderful, inspiring friends:)

12 comments:

  1. I am so glad and thankful that your stepdad was able to share Tyler's first Christmas. I know your heart is heavy with the thoughts of the kids leaving, but I also know how thankful you are to have had this time with them and with that precious little one. They are calling for the yucky weather here in VA too, so I'll be saying a prayer for both of us that it takes a detour. I know that whatever you decide to do in 2012, it will be great. Happy New Year, my friend! :)

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  2. So happy that Tyler got to meet his Gramps and I wish them a safe and speedy trip back home.

    Opening up in an old church? That would be pretty cool. I hope you find something you can enjoy.

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  3. Happy you had the time with Gr. Grandpa and the little one. He sure is a doll. Praying for your kids as they journey back. I'm very thankful for your son's service. Hope your dreams come true this year. Happy New Year. I enjoy reading your posts.

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  4. Glad you got a good visit and things worked out so good for your step dad....be praying for a full recovery....hope your family has a wonderful 2012.....

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  5. so glad your step father was there to meet his grandson..and I hope he feels better still.have a wonderful evening with your kids..happy new year..I don't make resolutions..never really haved..have a wonderful new year;)

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  6. So glad that you all had a great Christmas season together. I'm sure it's one that will be remembered forever. Wishing all a safe trip to the airport and on the flight back home.

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  7. Carmen,
    So glad that your step-father got to meet his grandson.
    We've had crazy weather here today...high winds with rain, then it froze after dark and we now have some snow...been lots of accidents.
    Will say a prayer that they all have a safe trip to the airport and also a safe flight home.
    hugs,
    Cindy

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  8. Nice that G G got to meet Tyler and is doing better. That will be a long plane ride for Tyler and I'm sure you will miss them more just like I do when my kids come home for a few days..always so lonesome when they leave. Hoping they have good weather on trip to airport. I know what you mean about not working with fibro..the only extra money I can make is selling my crafts where ever I can and selling on ebay..An old Church for a shop sounds awesome and happy you found a place to sell some of your things. Have a great 2012

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  9. Carmen..if anyone of us could say we had the perfect Christmas gift this year..I think it would be you. God has blessed your family this year and brought so many happy moments into your life. A new daughter n law, a beautiful grand baby, a vacation to Hawaii, Christmas with both your Son & his new family and your Step father, good sales of your crafts..good friends here in blog land.. I know there have been trying moments of worry and pain would sometimes sneak in on you but over all you have been so blessed. I'm so happy that you had a 2011 final blessing & great ending to the year to tuck in you memory bank spending time with those you love so dearly!! No one deserves it more then you!
    Thanks for sharing all those wonderful memories with me..I looked forward to daily updates of Baby Tyler and his family..always makes me smile!!

    New years Blessings
    Tonya

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  10. Happy New year and what a wonderful pic! So glad to hear the wonderful recovery of your step-dad! What a miracle!

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  11. Awwww.... that is such a precious picture, Carmen... and to think it almost didn't happen is very scary!
    I haven't been on the computer much for the last couple of weeks but I've been keeping up with you on FB and I know you had a wonderful time with the kids! I hope 2012 is a wonderful and prosperous year for you, dear friend!

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  12. A beautiful photo, Carmen, I am so glad they met. I will be praying for your step father, I can relate with having to see the kids leave and go back home, it makes it even harder when there are grandchildren.

    Hope you find the right job, I too have been contemplating part time work.
    Thanks for coming by and for your sweet words of encouragement.
    Sue

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