This has been a very busy week with lots of ups & downs and little time for blogging.  So, to catch you all up with what's been going on in our lives, I thought I'd do a quick run-down, complete with pictures ...

Last Friday (the 3rd) ...
We found out last Tuesday that my best friend, Sue, has a mass near or on her right ovary. I thought that a pedicure was in order (what do you do at a time like that?), so off we went for a bit of pampering.  Here is the result:

(my foot is the one with the redder toenails - pretty, huh?)

Saturday (the 4th) ...
We had burgers and hotdogs on the (new) grill; Sue and her family came to visit.  The kids enjoyed playing in the back yard.  We borrowed my mom's campfire ring and roasted marshmallows and made s'mores. It was a great time of fellowship.

(Ian being his silly self)

(Leah & Gracie making some sort of fairy-like creation on the swingset)

(Ian enjoying swinging with his friend "Lena")

(Todd and Brian intent on toasting marshmallows)

Later in the evening, we saw the most amazing sunset.  I ran for my camera and took this picture:

(Notice the ball of white light in the middle of the picture?  Guess what?  It's NOT the moon. We know because we saw the moon about 15 minutes later in a very different location.  So, what is it?  We think it's the light at the end of the tunnel - or a reminder from God that He is our light.)

Sunday (the 5th) ...
We went to church in the morning, then went to spend the afternoon/evening with my Aunt & Uncle. We had another cook-out, and Gracie enjoyed picking blueberries - she got 5 1/2 pounds (she loves to have them weighed), which equaled 15 bags of berries in the freezer (that we'll enjoy later in muffins and baked outmeal).  Sorry, I forgot my camera.

Monday (the 6th) ...
I went with Sue (and her hubby and sister) for an appointment with the GYN/Onc. specialist at Geisinger Medical Center.  Felt positive after the visit - not 100% sure it's cancer.  Surgery schedule for the 27th.

Tuesday (the 7th) ...
Nothing too exciting - Ashley had to babysit all day and I spent the day feeling rather depressed and extremely tired.  Of late, I feel that I am unable to make decisions - not sure what's up with that.

Wednesday (the 8th) ...
Finally made a decision - I went and purchased something I've been wanting since last summer:

(I know many of you have never seen my front porch - but you have to admit it's looking better with these great rockers!)

Thursday (the 9th) ...
Ashley was thrilled that THIS came in the mail:

(she's been wanting an Ipod for a while, and saved her babysitting money to buy one)

We went to Lake Tobias for a field trip (our first this school year) with some of our friends Danette & Suzy, and Leah (Sue's daughter) ...

(Suzy & Ash)

(Gracie & Leah)

(Ian & I on the bus, waiting for the safari tour)

(the animals are VERY tame!)

(me feeding a female moose (?))



(this moose got right on the bus!)

(these bison reminded me of Dances with Wolves)

(Gracie & Leah at the park entrance - those are real horns/antlers!)

(me & Ash - don't even bother to tell us how much we look alike - we've heard it all before!)

(me & my favorite  boy!)

(my friend Danette & me)

(a baby llama in the petting zoo area)

(we pig farmers stand amazed!)

(his future's so bright, he has to wear shades!)

(Gracie - my little tree climber!)

(some of the cutest "animals" at the park!)

My friend Sue had a 2nd opinion appointment - felt even better about this one - surgery is scheduled at Hershey Medical Center for this coming Monday (the 13th) - please pray!

I spent last evening with another friend who invited me to a late-night movie.  That's an event that doesn't happen too often for me - but what fun! We watched The Proposal and just laughed and laughed.  (While I probably wouldn't recommend it to teens, it was funny!)

And that brings us to today ...
Dentist appointments for all 3 kids ... NO CAVITIES!  Afterwards, we got lunch, ran a few errands, then came home for a relaxing evening.  Hoping and praying next week isn't quite as chaotic, but you never know ...

How was YOUR week?

 

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Jul. 10, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by SandBetweenMyToes

I *loved* all the pictures. And, yes, the rockers are great! I pray all goes well for your friend on Mon, and that they find it is not cancer.

I can relate to where you are. I"d say we're having a mid-life crisis, but you're not as old as me! I'm having a "my children have grown up and making major life changes and moving out and getting boyfriends and one's not coming back home, and I'm extremely sad, and one's going to Kenya for a month, and life is chaotic, and I'm exhausted, and I have strained extended family relationships suddenly, and we're in the midst of a spiritual battle for someone, and......" Okay. You get the drift. I sure am tired of crying!!! But, at the same time, the Lord has made Himself known, has spoken to James and me so clearly on the spiritual battle, has made great and awesome promises, and still gives me something to be joyful about each day. (whew)

Okay, you totally need to drive down here, I will buy us tickets to see Hairspray and take you to dinner, and we could have a wonderful and most needed girls' weekend!!
Hugs,
Letitia

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Jul. 11, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by wdworkman

Sounds like a full week! You got some great pictures.

Janet

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Jul. 15, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Stef

It must have taken forever to post all those photos! Thanks for keeping a record of your jampacked week. It looks like an idyllic slice of Americana, except for your friend's health scare.

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