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2 Weeks

Monday, August 31st, 2009

What if you woke up tomorrow and found out that you only had 2 weeks left to live?  Would you panic?  Surely you would be alarmed!  Even if you’re a believing and confessing Christian.  That kind of news is a bit startling!  For anyone.

On Friday, when I came home from school….I received a message from my favorite cousin down south that said..”My aunt Marilyn had been taken to the hospital and they found she has an aggressive brain cancer.”  The doctors don’t expect her to live more than 2 weeks!  I sat there, stunned!

I live so far away.  How can I help?  What can I do?  I want to be there with them.  Most of my family had gathered at the hospital to say goodbye and love her on to eternity.  She was being treated with a medication that relieved the fluid on her brain.  This was working like magic.  Before she was not talking or thinking straight.  Now she was awake, laughing and sharing in the fun (what fun there could be) going on around her.

I spoke to family members who assured me that they understood my not being there….but my heart……just hurt.  I love my Aunt Marilyn.  She was very instrumental in my growing  up years.  She was one of many aunts that spoiled me rotten and loved me anyway.  Her life has been one of travel and excitement.  When I was a kid….she would always bring me back something very special from wherever far off place she had visited.  Very cool stuff too!

I haven’t seen her in many years ( I’ve lived in Indiana for 10 years) and going that far south has been nearly impossible to do.  But I regret it.  I feel sad that I have missed out on seeing my family.  You can’t get that time back.  Now, all I can do is pray for her and send her my love over the phone through family.

Tonight…..I received an update.  The doctors have given her radiation treatments and other medications.  It’s amazing.  They feel she could live much longer if things keep going the way they are.  Instead of 2 weeks….they say she could have even a year left.  God, you are incredible!

I am rejoicing at that news!  She’s not out of the woods….but what amazing hope I feel.

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The Colts! In pictures!

Sunday, August 30th, 2009

I promised some pictures….and here they are!  We are crazy about the Colts!  It is awesome living so close to Indy!  I wish I had season tickets.  That would be incredible!  We had a great time at the game and hope to go again this season.

Hubby & Me

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Some on-field action!

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Tyler & Ally

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Gavin & Gates

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Peyton …. workin!

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Evan & Gavin (and a lady communicating with the aliens)

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WE LOVE YOU COLTS!!!  Can’t wait for the games to really begin!  🙂

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Living in limbo

Friday, August 28th, 2009

I’ve been waiting on my new job to start.  Yes, really.  I know I whined about being moved to Math Remediation (since I’m not savvy in that area) but c’mon already…..let’s get this baby rolling!

My room is not ready.  I’m waiting on tables, computers and the whatnot to get things going.  Right now, the room has over 30 desks sitting in it.  I’ve done a little sprucing up (cause it was a nasty mess) and I have my personal desk cleaned out and reloaded for my own happy pleasure.  I’ve even covered two bulletin boards with some bright yellow paper and hot pink floral fabric.  Now I just need some fun stuff to poke up there for encouragement.

I’ve been covering for teacher’s, the nurse and in offices (sounds like the old days, huh?).  Today, I was called out of the health center to do data input for Guidance.  What next?  I’m really feeling like I’m in limbo!

I’m just thankful to see Friday!  I heart you Friday!  You’re the only thing I know for sure today.  🙂

Jesus,

I’m so glad you know just what to do with me.  I’m lost without you!  Thank you that you provide me with a great job and a loving family.  Both of which bless me tremendously.  I love you, Lord!

Amen.

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It’s a brand new day…

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

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Yesterday, I stepped into new territory as a mama. I packed up everything I could think he might need while he was away. I tried to think clearly….but how can you when you’re dropping your kid off at college? I was doing my best!

We arrived at Eigenmann around lunch time. It was a pretty cool system. Families pull through (when it’s your turn) and unload in the driveway right in front of the building. I say that because….we watched families all over campus hauling their belongings down the streets (because that’s how they had to). The dorms are not all the same. Some are far away…other’s close to the drop off area.

We felt very thankful!

Everything went great! He’s in an awesome building and is learning his way around. We bought some groceries to get him started and to make him feel at home. Guys like food! 🙂 We’ve got a list going with the things he’s finding impossible to live without. It’s those little things, ya know?

We left him around 7pm. He had dorm meetings to attend and friends to connect with. We just had to drive home and start a new way of living. Much like him. He called…..needing computer help. His dad smiled…happy to be needed so soon. I smiled..just hearing his happy voice.

He’s going to be fine….and so are we. We love him and know God has great things in store for him.  Growing up is part of life….who knew it would happen so fast?  Goodluck, Sweetboy!  Enjoy your time there at IU!  Home is always here if you need it.

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Should I freak out?

Monday, August 24th, 2009

I’ve been so happy for Sweetboy…getting his own room at IU! Today, I was talking with the scholarship people at my high school and telling them the “good news”….when the director says….”You might need to check your bill, that single may cost you extra!?!”.

Huh? What? Really? DANG!!

I thought we were all set on his bill. According to them, maybe not. Now I’m stressing out! I checked and it looks like if there is an extra charge….it could be $700-1300 difference for the year. What to do?

Praying…..

We don’t want to move him twice. If he needs to find a roommate and move into a double….we would like that to happen before Wednesday. It’s Monday! Lord, help!

Or do we just go on and pay the difference?

Pray……

I don’t need any issues to stress me any more than I already am.
I’m letting my baby go to college, for goodness sakes! WHAT ELSE?

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Too blessed to rest

Friday, August 21st, 2009

This is the busiest week I’ve had in a long time.  I’m running on about 4 1/2 hour of sleep right now and I really don’t feel that awful.  Strange for me.  When I get too tired….I usually crash and burn! Maybe it’s going to hit me later like a ton of bricks.

Yesterday we went to Indy for the Colts game.  Let’s just say, the new Lucas Oil Stadium is amazing!  I’m sort of awestruck by it really.  Our kids loved it too!  Who wouldn’t?  It cost $720 million to build! Indianapolis fans deserve such a fun place. (BIG THANK YOU ticket giver friend) 🙂

After school today….I’m heading off for more fun. I’ll be sneaking away for a “mini” retreat with my BFF, Tabbi. Southeast Christian Church is hosting the fabulous Priscilla Shirer who will be doing her thing! I didn’t realize it was this weekend. Maybe you’ve heard of her? She runs the streets with people like…Beth Moore and Kay Arthur. 🙂

What is this weekend? It’s my sweetboy’s last weekend home before he leaves for college. I have so much to do! How can I do this fun stuff now? I need to be home…..washing, packing, preparing.

I think God has other plans for me. I need to be where I’m going. I feel as though life has pushed me around a bit in the last year or so. My heart could use some good sound teaching.

God,
I’m in need. My heart is not where it should be. Leaving home this weekend is really hard. I want to be there….savoring every last moment with the boy you blessed me with. But my heart needs more than just time with the people I love. It needs a special touch from you. I’m trusting that you know what’s best for me. Work in my life and in the many women who will be there just like me….seeking more of you.
Amen.

COLTS pictures coming soon!

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