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  • 2Hands4me
    2Hands4me Member Posts: 484
    edited September 2011

    Wow! Such a cutie, Barbe! He's a keeper! Just like they all are! Enjoy every minute!

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited September 2011

    Thanks guys! I think he's a cutie too, but I don't know if it's just because I 'may' be biased...hehehehe

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  • OG56
    OG56 Member Posts: 897
    edited September 2011

    Barbe, he is such a beautiful little boy, he takes after you, isn't being a Grandma the best!!

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited September 2011

    It's all that's keeping me going right now OG.....sigh. Thank God!

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  • kcl65
    kcl65 Member Posts: 1,156
    edited September 2011

    Barbe, you're not biased, he is adorable! What a joyful little guy he is!!

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited September 2011

    You know, he's figured it out. He is ALWAYS smiling!! Just like my DD was as a baby. He knows he gets a good reaction from people as a happy baby. At our house last week he fell (not badly) and had a bit of a cry but Mommy was holding him. I walked by and he reached out for me!!! Gave my heart a huge lift to know that he wanted me for comfort!! He has a hilarious sense of humour and has since he was about 6 months old. How do they know 'funny'???

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  • mumito
    mumito Member Posts: 4,562
    edited September 2011
    Barbe Zach is adoreable I am jelous of you grandmas.Wink
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  • mumito
    mumito Member Posts: 4,562
    edited September 2011
    My parents here in Tbay seem okay there is a nurse who comes in every weekday to help bathe my mom.Now i just have to find a housekeeper for them to help with the housecleaning.My father still wants to do the cooking himself.He says no maid can cook hungarian food.UndecidedShould be an interesting week here.Lord give me strength.Tongue out
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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited September 2011

    Oh, Barbe!  Zach looks so happy, that is so wonderful!

    So happy you have stopped in to sit for a spell, OG!  And so glad things are workign out for you.  I am back to work and feeling much better.  There is so much less stress which makes everything much easier to bear.

    Mum, I hope you are able to relax a bit while at your parents.  I know time is nearing that I will be dealing with more parent issues.  DF is 81 and during my mom's illness this winter, he got a little testy.  I know a lot of it was the stress of seeing mom so sick. I will pray for stength for you, Mum.

    3Jays, so glad we can have this connection through technology.

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited September 2011

    Pink Ginger flower from Macademia Farm.

    Barbe your GS is soo cute and looks like he is a handful♥

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  • zumbagirl
    zumbagirl Member Posts: 308
    edited September 2011
    We went to Hawaii (Kona) in January, and had an awesome 9 days. thanks for the pic you posted, it brings me back there. I thought after our trip, this is going to be an awesome year. I even wrote in my journal. I will make this a positive journal, and keep the negative out, and I did, even when my journal turned into a cancer journey story starting April 11, 2011, with my pap apt,. I have encouraging scriptures all through the journal, during the first two scary months, of mamogram, ultrasound, biopsy, waiting for results, it's cancer, now what, two lumpectomies, get the port in and start treatment. When I am down, I go back through my journal, and see God , my family, and friends were lifting me up the whole way. Smile
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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited September 2011

    Love the testimonial zumbagirl!! I, too had said the 2008 was going to be "MY YEAR!!!". Boy, was it ever! I always feel that I got breast cancer so that someone else who couldn't have coped wouldn't have to. Like taking one for the team...

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  • Hindsfeet
    Hindsfeet Member Posts: 2,456
    edited September 2011

    Barb, your grandson is little Mr. Personaility! Cute! Little ones make the world fun. My two kids are in the twenties and aren't married yet...someday :)

    Our school starts this week. There is so much to do and I am so unready for my classes. I've had such a busy summer and I'm frustred that I'm starting the school year with half finished projects. Plus, I'm three months past my annual mammogram. I haven't talked in a doctor in a few months. I'm getting letters from them to make an appointment, but don't have time to fit them into my schedule. I have so much on my mind right now that I come here sometimes to think about something other than what I should be doing. I'm feeling a little overwhelmed today.  Appreciate your prayers for a good week. Thanks

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  • kcl65
    kcl65 Member Posts: 1,156
    edited September 2011

    Evebarry ~ Praying that the peace of God will invade your mind and your heart and that you will have strength as you start the new school year! This is going to be a great week for you as you go back to your routine. One step and thought at a time! Have a super week and I will be praying for you tomorrow.  My youngest starts school tomorrow, so you will be on my mind too! ((((evebarry))))

    Sheila ~ Beautiful flower! Thanks for sharing!

    Zumba ~ Wow! I love the comfort, strength, lessons, and encouragement God's word brings! Bless you!

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited September 2011

    Kcl, I forgot to answer your question from the prior page.  The flowering plant is a dwarf crassula.

    I believe it is Crassula perfossa Lamarck,common Names include: String of buttons, Necklace Vine.  There are so many varietie.

    Evebarry, may God's peace go with you as you start the school year.

    Sheila, So glad you are back safe and sound.

    Zumba, so glad you were able to keep your journal positive so it can be of encouragement during your not-so-positive times.

    God is Good!

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  • Eph3_12
    Eph3_12 Member Posts: 4,781
    edited September 2011

    1st @ my house last night--we got TP'd! 

    Here's the funny part.  I'd been praying for extra funds cause we are running low on things like TP & pay day's not till Friday.  God has a sense of humor!

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  • 3jaysmom
    3jaysmom Member Posts: 4,266
    edited September 2011

    Joni, the last cracked me up!!! Barbe: Zach is soooo cute. i know my GS has a wicked sense of humor; and he loves to "entertain".. they get it works , so they go with it. its' much nicer to deal with a sunny disposition...

       Sat. nite, i finally got the grands. watched them while my DS&DIL went out for the 5th wedding anniversary. she's feeling so tired, chasing the two of them, she fell into bed right as soon as they got home.. at 1

    am.. i was shocked to see them that early!!! im trying to talk my son into taking her out every wkend. they need the break, and i need the kids!!! im an niteowl, anyway. and after i puyt the kids and mur to bed, i read, or go online. so its a same night as ever for me.

       i'm not feeling well, at all. can't seem to find a thryoid hormone supplement, that im not reacting to. i finally gave up today, and took the one that makes me sick. it beats the effects of no t4. more will be revealed..

       this i think, is even more difficult for me than chemo was; and thats' saying something!! its' beginning to wear me down; and no social interaction doesn't help my mood! thats' why having the grands is so good.. hope we can work something out.......3jays

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  • lynniea
    lynniea Member Posts: 611
    edited September 2011

    Hi Ladies I had my 3rd radiation tx only 27 to go, also had lymphadema tx so can get a sleeve wrapped every day for 2 weeks what a pain. Need prayer was sick all weekend Thanks

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  • OG56
    OG56 Member Posts: 897
    edited September 2011

    lynniea and 3 jays, I will pray that you soon are feeling much better, it is so tough to not be find the right med!

    Eph, well the universe certainly has a sense of humor now doesn't it, I guess toilet paper does grow on trees :)

    It is an interesting phenomena how some babies just have a sense of humor early on. Sam is a really happy baby too, and at 9 months likes to make funny noises and other little tricks to make us all laugh. Sure am glad I am home and not back in NY missing it all!

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  • Eph3_12
    Eph3_12 Member Posts: 4,781
    edited September 2011

    wish money did---grow on trees that is!

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  • 3jaysmom
    3jaysmom Member Posts: 4,266
    edited September 2011

    amen eph!!!3jays  and thanks for the prayers.. im REALLY getting discouraged, but counting on/leaning on HIM...

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited September 2011

    Okay, it's my turn to ask for prayer. I have 3 lymph nodes on my neck that have to be ultrasounded. I found one and my doc found two others when he felt around. Now the waiting begins. I have faith, but I'll take an extra prayer or two, please.

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited September 2011

    I will be happy to send some prayers up for you, Barbe.  You had eluded to something going on, I am glad you shared it so we can be specific in prayer.

    Eph, when I married DH, DS3 was still at home and entering the 11th grade.  He went to a youth group meeting and met some kids as we had moved to the town DH lived in and he knew no one.  soon after, DH went out early one morning to find the yard strewn with TP.  He thought it was funny.  He said that was a sign of being acceoted and that people liked you.  DS, however, was angry that it made such a mess and immediately went out and took it all down, before the sun came up.

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  • mumito
    mumito Member Posts: 4,562
    edited September 2011

    Oh BarbeHope everything is being checked properly.Do you have an onc now.(hugs and prayers)

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited September 2011

    Several years ago I read or heard about finding pennies on the sidewalk.  It was said that whenever that person found one face up, they would say a prayer of thanks for pennies from Heaven because the face of the penny states "In God We Trust".  I think I immediately adopted that habit, although it is whenever I find any penny on the ground.  I find pennies almost every time I cross the parking lot at work when I go out and get the mail.  I have found that now, no matter if i find a penny or not, I take that time during the walk to talk to God.  It is amazing how repeating an action can become a habit.  I am thankful that I have developed this one.

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  • Padiddle
    Padiddle Member Posts: 853
    edited September 2011

    I've been a little discouraged lately myself.  As I read the latest posts here, I see that I am not alone.  Barbe:  I will pray for you regarding the nodes in your neck and pray for the women here who have posted health concerns.  Since there are prayer requests being made, I would ask for prayer.  I have a new primary cancer in the left breast (a 1.0 cm IDC).  Met with onc last week who felt since I have bc in various other places in my body, leaving this one would be appropriate.  I am uncomfortable leaving it in, but met with a surgeon yesterday who is willing to remove it.  I have scheduled that to be done in two weeks.  Just have to get a chest x-ray first.  Like Meece wrote "In God We Trust."  Prayers for all of you.  "How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God."  Jean

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited September 2011

    I like that Jean. I am a child of God.

    Meece, I always find "pennies from heaven" and know that someone is thinking of me. I didn't know it had to be heads up as we have different coins in Canada. I just know that I am being watched.

    I've heard that there is millions in pennies dropped on the ground all over America. One summer I started to count and got up to a couple of bucks in pennies and then gave up. It's a hard way to become a millionaire - I guess money isn't that important to me after all!

    Thanks Mum, I do have an onc, but only see her once a year and it was a sub this year! My doc is annoyed that I am not being monitored properly but he is great and will order whatever he thinks I need. When I had my brain CT he put 'possible brain mets' on the form so I got a faster one! He's my biggest fan.

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  • zumbagirl
    zumbagirl Member Posts: 308
    edited September 2011

    barbe,

    I am praying for you right now. For peace comfort, and B9 results :O)

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  • OG56
    OG56 Member Posts: 897
    edited September 2011

    Barbe & Padiddle,  I will be holding you in the light (a Quaker saying from my Gram)  I am sorry that you have to go through these stressful times.

    Love and Hugs, 

    Linda

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited September 2011

    Just saw this on FB:

    "We are not human beings on a spiritual journey. We are spiritual beings on a human journey."
    Stephen Covey

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