~ Beary Thankful ~

 

Oh yes.... beary thankful.  I am pretty sure I mentioned my bear in a previous entry.  It was given to me by the hospital to use for coughing, sneezing etc.  All I do is give it a hug and the pressure helps lessen the pain and discomfort in my chest.  I have been using it as a little security blanket when I'm out of the house.  You know... if I have it I don't need it but if I didn't have it..........    Well..  I've been needing it as I get a tickle in my throat and the cough is aggravating.  The tickle is a side effect of one of the meds. 

 

:::giggle::: my nephew, Mike.  He has a little bit of a different security blanket he likes to sleep with.  LMAO!!!  Oh, yeah it was a set up. 

 

My brother in law and niece.....   aren't they just too cute??

 

Hillbilly Jeff (my nephew) after a good meal.  My other niece hasn't let the eyelids close at this point....  but oh rest assured she did take a nap too!!

 

Guess who!?!  Ya don't think for one minute she was going to be left out do you?  That would be Mama that she is laying on. 

 

My nephew and  nieces...   a bit after the naps.  LOL  I think this might have been during dessert.  Sugar rush anyone???

 

Bug... again....  she was posing with my nephews girlfriend, Joan.  Gotta love the tights!

 

Joan and my nephew Eric.  Loving this shot!  Has to be one of the best pictures I've gotten of Eric.  He's a joker and most times the shots of him are silly.  Maybe he just ate to much to be silly.............

 

Wake up you sleepy head, rub your eyes, get out of bed....    Anyone know what song that is from?

 

Bug and I...  she was so gentle with me.   So concerned.  She waited on me a ton and always made sure I had my bear handy.  LOL

 

Yeap........ me and my boy...   I'm thinking I don't look half bad 3 weeks after having a triple bypass......  no make up or anything but....

below he is with his girlfriend.  So damn proud of this guy!

 

In case you can't tell my holiday was marvelous.  Way too much food but such great company.   I lasted much longer then I thought I would but it was well worth it.  My family teased as I took the pictures stating they'd be posted by midnight.....   well....   they are...  LMAO just the wrong day.   

Hope everyone had a great holiday and enjoyed themselves.  No Black Friday shopping for me....  not even sure when I will get my shopping done at this point.  And know what... it doesn't matter.  

Hugs

~d

~ Thankful ~

 Wow!  Yes I have so much to be thankful for.  In reality I do every year, I think we all do.  This year however I was given a second chance at life.  I am not sure what I've done so good in my life that I deserve that second chance, but I was given it.  Rest assured I am thankful for it and will be doing some major changes in my life to show my gratefulness.  It's not every day you cheat death.  Someone was most definitely watching out for me.  By all accounts I should not be here.   The pain started on Friday and I did not go to the hospital until Sunday.  On Monday as they did tests they found three arteries blocked.  A triple bypass in order.  I was lost on the table yet the Doctor brought me back.   I believe in God and do think he saved me that day.  I also believe my sister was there too.  I saw no bright light, flowing gown, and I heard no voices (but my sons) but I know she was there.  She was telling me to stop trying follow her  ::grin::

My son.  OMG!  How lucky I am to have a child so mature and responsible.  I've known that along time and have been proud of him for years.  His strength and compassion that he showed during my time of need was incredible.  He is still watching out for me and every day shows a love that not many are privileged to have with their child.  Unconditional.  Again, what I've done in my life that was so good that I deserve him is beyond me but I am thankful.

My family.  Standing by me, pushing me to get better.  Doing what they can to make the recovery that much easier.  Friends have been there too.  In real life and online.  Over and over again letting me know  I mean something to them.  A wonderful feeling that makes me feel special.  Loved.  Thankful again.

I had a list, a long list, but decided this year I am thankful for everything and a list isn't needed.  I have my second chance and will do some soul searching for self improvement.  A little more caring, be kinder, more helpful.  All things that I need to do to show how thankful I am. 

I want to wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving.  Let you know I am thankful for you too!  Each of you are very special to me.   Enjoy your day no matter what your plans are.  Find the goodness and live happily. 

Hugs

~d