Some Friday Laughs

Sooo, have you discovered Pinterest yet!? I have, and I'm hooked! I've found amazing recipes, tons of craft and decorating ideas, beautiful artwork,homes,amazing architecture,and soo much more! So today, I thought I would entertain you with some of my favorites from my Laughs board. Enjoy!

This really happened!!

Oh yes you did!!

I know! I hate it when that happens!!

You KNOW you agree!!

Oh I know some people I wish I had the nerve to have sent this to!!

HAHAHAHAHAH! And there was such a story problem in one of the triplets math homework!

So there you have just a small sampling of the laughs I find everyday on Pinterest. I'll be sharing more of my favorite boards over time! In the mean while, laugh!

Mom and Jenna Update

It's been a busy and trying week here, for both Mom and Jenna.
Mom is still in the hospital, as doctors have tried twice to put a stint in her pancreas. We're just waiting now for her head Dr. to fill us in on where we go from here.
Jenna has been diagnosed with junior rheumatoid arthritis. She will have periods of flair ups over the next several years, but with symptom management during those times, she will be fine.
Thank-you for your continued prayers, you'll never know how much this means to my family.

More Prayers for Mom

My word for the year, "Faith" is really being tested. Mom was just re-admitted to U of M University Hospital, after her white cell count rose very high, and the strong antibiotics she was placed on didn't help bring it down. In fact, it went up. She will have several tests done to see where the infection is coming from, and to make sure she doesn't go septic. Please, we need prayers for her.
My niece Jenna is also being tested for Kawasaki disease, also an audio-immune disease. We are praying so hard that Mom and Jenna pull through all just fine. In the mean while, your prayers are so appreciated.
Blessings,
Laurie

Prayers for Zavier

Lola, ...and sew on, has a beautiful grandson, Zavier. For some time now, he has been battling cancer. We are praying with faith that this will be the year that he becomes cancer free. Please keep him in your prayers, and also his family. God Bless You Zavier.

My Word for 2012

2012. It's hard to believe it's already been 12 months since celebrating 2011. But here we are, welcoming in another new year. Last year was riddled with tragedies, and in our family several health issues. It was though, a time for births, family gatherings, laughs, and good times.
This brings me to my word for 2012. When I first read Marilyn's post on having a word, one immediately struck my heart. But then, thinking that was just too easy, I started to think of other words. The word compassion came to mind, and I even told Marilyn that was my word. I was sure. But the first word kept nagging me, and I knew that all the words I had thought of led back to this one, and I knew at that moment that God had implanted that word in my heart. And He's never wrong..
So my word for this year is Faith. Faith that health will come to my Mother. Faith that my family will overcome issues. Faith that through prayer, happiness will be more prevalent. That the world will have less disaster, and our leaders will have some sense. So my altar is ready. My candle, lit. And the names of family, friends, and even you when you need it, will be added and prayed for daily, with faith that our Father will answer, and faith that we will accept His answers.
So here is 2012, with faith for a better, brighter year. God Bless You All.

A Cats Tail

I've had many posts about my animal kids, and many have been about Andy. Regular readers are very familiar with him, and new readers, curious. So I decided to tell his story.

I worked at our humane society, and one of the things I did was take potential adopters back to see the animals. One day, a litter of kittens came in, that weren't your normal run of the mill cats. They were a litter of five. The homeliest of all was this little kitten, who rapidly tugged on my heartstrings. When I'd take people back to see the kittens and cats, he would be the butt of many a joke. I knew I had to bring him home, and give him a chance for a good life.

This is one of my favorite pictures, he was 7 weeks old. As you can see, Andy started out with much more hair. Being a Sphinx mix, gradually the hair fell out, and the real Andy appeared.

Now, that he is grown, his hair (or lack of) is what will always be. From day one, Andy has loved to ride on my shoulders, around the house, while I'm cooking or cleaning, or sitting down. I had to have him declawed on all fours because he would climb up my back.

Andy is the caretaker in the house. Toby and Tyler, my two toms I rescued from the yard after their mother, who was dropped off, gave birth to them under a piece of steel roof, are his charges. He stays close to both, bathes, and tends to their needs. He lets me know when they are out of food, and when the water bowl needs filled. And, he always lets them eat first.

So, no, Andy isn't your typical looking cat. I've been told many times that he has a face only a mother could love. I have to agree, I love Andy with all my heart. I don't see what others do, I see his heart. And it's big as gold.

Momma loves you Andy!!

In One Word,

Marilyn, Delights of the Heart, has an awesome blog. She has challenged her readers to come up with a word for the year. A word could sum up a goal or dream you have for the new year? An aspiration? I have a word, and on the first of January I'll reveal what it is.
Do you have a word? What do you aspire to in 2012? In just one word, think, what would it be?