I hate landscaping. I really do. After working in the sun for over 3 hours in my yard, I officially am exhausted. I thank God for how pretty these garden ornaments (I call them bushes) are; however, I know now that He did not give me a green thumb. And I am okay with that. Whew- at least they're cut. And I think Jason thinks I "butchered" them (and he may be right since I did cut one down to the ground) but he has yet to be brave enough to say the words out loud. He may not open that can! Good news is that Blakley played outside almost all day and LOVED it! I may enjoy sitting on my porch even more now that I can see out to the road:) Thanks be to helpful neighbors that know alot about bushes!

Jason had another doctor appointment today (first it was to get his stitches out). Well, the surgeon's nurse called him yesterday with more bad news- they had not take enough out. So, we had some fear going into the office today, but we knew that all the prayers would be heard and that He already has our plan layed out- We have faith in Him. The news is that we have to wait 2 more weeks!!! Ugh! After sitting in the waiting room with a very talkative woman....I said a silent prayer for her while sitting there....bless her heart- she just wanted to talk...well okay after sitting there- we went back to the room with a rather elderly woman...rather. Quick funny here: She tried to listen to Jason's pulse without her ear plugs from the stethescope in- hmmmm go figure. That may tell you how "elderly" she is...bless her heart too. Said another prayer for her. Doc came in to take Jason's stitches out and let us know that he was going to meet personally with the pathologist that did the biopsy, which happens to be the lead pathologist at the lab, to see just exactly how much farther he would have to cut. (He originally took a half-dollar size). He did tell us to not worry until we meet again- which is weird for me....Is that good or bad news?? Don't know. I prayed it was good. So, for now we just wait and pray. We're getting good at that!

So summer has started and my to-do list grows.....things on it range from going to the zoo to painting a bookshelf. I read an article last night that said, "Pretend you only have 3 weeks of summer vacation." It followed with some logical reasoning....not only will you spend your time wisely on things that "matter" but you will enjoy every second of it because it is short....I can't help but wonder, though, how will I not remember that it really is more than 3 weeks. Anyway, I will try it. And I already have so much planned for my 3 weeks!!! Ha! We leave for the beach soon...and I am so extremely excited that I can hardly talk about it....seriously, I wouldn't sleep. Let's just say- This beach trip will be unlike any other- mostly because of my new-found outlook on life----enjoy every minute to the fullest exent----don't waste time on negative energy.

My time with Blakley is the best- we "talk", we play (mostly in her kitchen or mine), we dance and run in the yard. She is just the best. I can remember, though, this time last year- what a nightmare....well, really it wasn't one, but I thought it was at the time. Her sleeping pattern was so off, her teeth were just starting to come in, she could not walk, she could not talk....I cannot believe how far we have come this year! God is great- He has blessed me in so many ways- mostly with the family I get to wake up to each morning. All I have to say about this right now- carrying a sleeping baby to bed because she fell asleep on you is probably right up there with being in Heaven.

I think, well I know....that having this health scare with Jason has pushed me into re-evaluating what's important to me. I have always know that he and Blakley were the most important humans in my life....but this has somehow made me appreciate their love even more. I have found myself being more nurturing than I have been in the past- taking advantage of every moment to do things for both of them....and not thinking of one complaint as I go about the task at hand. I have also had the chance to start sort of a new relationship with God. I will leave our status change to me and Him....Everything else aside- I love my family, I appreciate them and value every single second I spend in their presence. I plan on taking full advantage of my life here on Earth....and preparing best I can for my life in Heaven.

Life is good- We are better than ever- Things will be okay- We have faith.