Thursday 13

Thirteen Things about Amy Thirteen Healthy foods my online friends have recommended. Please feel free to add more 1. small handful of almonds 2. tilapia with lemon on it 3. fresh veggies and fruit (lots of them) 4. cheddar flavor rice cakes 5. pretzels 6. light or fat free ice cream 7. 100 calorie bags of popcorn 8. homemade chicken salad (she gave the recipe) 9. handful of defrosted frozen shrimp 10.special k breakfast bar 11.ricotta desserts from SB diet (i agree, i love these) 12.water (who would have thought) 13.frozen meals with added veggies Links to other Thursday Thirteens! 1. (leave your link in comments, I’ll add you here!)

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Poll

I cant believe CNN and TLC are tied on the poll below..

Wordless Wednesdays

These are a few pics from our trip last weekend home to celebrate our birthdays. We actually spend our birthday at Animal Kingdom. The children you see are our nieces and nephews!
The sexy dude would be my hubby, Michael!
Dont forget the poll a few posts below!

Yesterday

Besides my wedding and the birth/adoption of our future children, yesterday was the most beautiful experience I have encountered and I am blessed to have been a part of it. Catie, whom you can read about here, was a funny, lively little girl that literally touched millions of lives. I asked permission to share her site with you, so please visit!

Amy

the week ahead

2 things
1) I was able to take off a few hours and will go to the funeral. Leaving work at 430am and hoping to make it to Savannah by all after running home to change!. Pray, its going to be a rough day. Im expecting it to be a full church. Her precious life will be celebrated tomorrow. What an awesome, beautiful experience this has been for me. To be a part of a journey like this is like nothing I have experienced. Miss Priss will be remembered.

2) I am quite happy Mr Peyton is going to the bowl. Okay I dont know football. In fact I learned tonight that the quarterback is not on the field the whole game. Something about defense and offense. I need to learn. I am kind of excited about this game. Perhaps its the commercials because it certainly isnt about halftime. I think Jennifer Hudson should sing the National Anthem.

Thats all. I am off the next 4 days so hopefully I will get a lot of things done. I will let you know

NEW POLL

IF you only had one channel to watch the rest of your life, what channel would it be and for what shows?
	CNN
	FOX
	NBC
	CBS
	ABC
	HBO
	TLC
	DISCOVERY HEALTH
	MTV
	VHI
	TNT
	ESPN
	FOOD TV
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Friday Flashback

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Tim McGraw - My Little Girl

Thursday night, Caties mom said this song kept running through her head..In honor of sweet sweet Catie!

Thanks for the notes

Thanks for your notes and encouragement. I feel guilty. This has been a beautiful experience and journey with this family. I am one of many nurses, doctors, techs, and other people who have laughed and cried with this family. I am not special because of what I do. Every one of us has a heart and feelings. I am blessed because I have the job that I dreamed about as a child. It took me a while to get here, but its sooo worth it. this week has either led to never ever get into oncology nursing or to just jump in and make it my passion. We will see where this leads. I feel guilty because as sad as I have been, the grief that this family is going through is far more than I can imagine. Next Saturday, my patients mom will give birth to her second child. I ask you to pray for them Monday at 11am and also next Saturday if you can. I am presently working on getting someone to cover part of my shift on Sunday so that I may attend the funeral in Savannah on Monday morning.

My blogging friends are awesome!

This ends the serious note..


On the less serious note, why did the AMerican Idol girl use my word? Fluffy ? Dude, you cant take my word! Bummer

Hurt Heart/warning you might cry

My heart hurts. This evening, I was able to spend a few minutes with my sweet patient and her family. They had so much support but I am glad I was able to spend a few minutes with them. I left in tears. I knew this night would change the dynamics of this family forever. I will cherish every word I heard in that room. We talked about memories and other nurses in the hospital

Early Early this morning, the ICU nurses called me to tell me my sweet sweet patient passed away.

I almost got angry. Truly angry. Never has death angered me but it almost got me. My sweet sweet patient whom I met 3 years ago met Jesus tonight. Her parents had to leave and spend their first night away from her. Oh how I pray they found rest. Mom is having baby number 2 in just 9 days. My sweet patient never got to meet her new brother or sister.

As you can tell, I have been emotional about this. As a pediatric nurse, I have never had to face the loss of a patient while at work. I am probably still in shock as I am still expecting to see this family every few months for a treatment. It hit me that this was final. As I said goodbye to this family, it was a door closing. For 3 years, I have looked forward to visiting this patient and seeing how well she was doing. There won't be anymore visits.

I spent time with the ICU nurses who cared for her before and after death as well as her doctor and the chaplain. As horrible as losing her is, it truly was a beautiful moment and I would have been devastated if I had missed tonight. This family was faithful, they were prayer warriors. They loved everyone. Cancer sucks! Brain tumors suck! Enough said.

Rarely do I share stories from work. Rarely do I get close to a family like I have over the past 3 years. Please pray for this family. Pray for comfort and joy as they plan the funeral of one daughter and prepare for the birth of a new child in just a few days.

Fridays Feast

Feast One Hundred & Twenty Seven

Appetizer
Which television shows do you just refuse to miss?
hmmm.. Now that the new season has started, it is American Idol. I still watch every episode of ER as well

Soup
Who did you last speak to on the telephone?
My husband and another nurse in the hospital

Salad
How many pillows do you keep on your bed?
4 (2 for me and 2 for hubby)

Main Course
Name one addition to your computer (software, hardware, etc.) that you'd love to have.
if we had a laptop for downstairs, i would love to have an extra keyboard. for upstairs, i would love to have a working fax/copy machine..we have one, but havent gotten to work

Dessert
What is your favorite foreign food? yummy, I love Chinese, Mexican and Italian..I would prefer Italian I guess!!!!

New pictures up at the adoption blog found here

PLEASE PLEASE PRAY

Please pray for my special family and their sweet sweet Catie. They have made a very difficult decision tonight and Catie will be meeting Jesus tonight.

Pray for her mom and dad. Mom is scheduled to deliver her second child in 10 days. I do not know how they are getting through all of this this. My mind can not fathom the emotions they are dealing with. This will be on my mind for a long time. This family has given me a new look on nursing and the families I interact with.

Pray say a prayer for this family who has impacted my life and my career more than they will ever know!

I have gotten to know some really cool people through this whole blogging thing. I just thought you would like to know!

I am working today and tomorrow and this weekend and then I have 4 days off in a row next weekend. I am hoping to get drs appts out of the way and really want to get the whole house clean plus visit some friends.

what about you? whats going on..

oh yeah, since I am really trying to diet, tell me your favorite diet recipes or snack foods or anything that may help me in this journey.

You all rock!

Thursday 13

Thirteen Things about Amy 13 things/events regaring the Amy/Michael birthday weekend in Florida 1…. We spent our birthday (Monday) at Animal Kingdom in Disney World 2. Our birthday dinner was at Giovannis and included ourselves, Michaels brother Tim and Mery and baby basil and Michaels Aunt Tina and her family 3.Saturday night the Pentz family ate at Shells in Edgewater 4.Friday night Michael and I had Publix subs and watched a few episodes of Greys Anatomy on my parents huge TV. We are working on Season 2 5.Saturday, my sis and I went garage saling and I found a few new cookbooks 6.Monday night after dinner, we had ice cream at Bruesters with friends April and Charles, and big girl Rachel 6.Sunday, we left Edgewater and had lunch with Todd and Jan and learned a lot more about them.. We had a great time. 7.After lunch Sunday, we went to the park with Tim, Mery and Basil and watched him at the playground and then had a yummy dinner 8.Monday, we had a birthday breakfast at Perkins, and I won a cookie by catching a spelling mistake.. It was funny! 9.We had pictures taken with Disney characters at Animal Kingdom! 10. We had Golden Corral for lunch on the way back 11.We really enjoyed hanging out with family and cant wait to go back again! 12.We went to Cracker Barrel for breakfast on the way there. 13. As much as it sounds like I destroyed my diet, I actually did okay. I am still not drinking soda and made some good decisions..I did cut back, so I wasnt that bad except for my Turtle Sunday Monday night but hey, it was my birthday! Links to other Thursday Thirteens! 1. (leave your link in comments, I’ll add you here!)

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please say a prayer

PLease pray for miss catie and miss aubrey..These are 2 of my most special patients and families and they are dealing with soo much right now. I cant tell you whats going on with them, but pray. Pray now..

Wordless Wednesday

This is a picture from our birthday at Animal Kingdome Monday..Its Michael with 2 new friends..Michael is also participating in Wordless Wednesday..Please stop by www.valtool.blogspot.com and say hello

We are home

We are back. We had a most perfect trip home and details and pics to follow tomorrow. Until then, visit michael at www.valtool.blogspot.com for a sneak peak at the pics!!!!

weekend away

We are in Florida and everyone is resting before we go to dinner..Last night, Michael had I watched a few episodes of Greys Anatomy Season 2 while having a picnic of Publix subs. This morning, Kelly (sister) and I went to a few garage sales before picking up Owen and Seth and heading out again. Mom and dad got home a few hours ago and we are going to dinner with the entire family.

Tomorrow, we are having lunch with friends and heading to Gatorland with Michaels mom, his brother and his family.

Monday will be Animal Kingdom and then we will head home on Tuesday.

It feels good to be home with family!

bragging on hubby

I was the last to know, but my hubby was published in the Vent, which is a part of the Atlanta newspaper...Yeah..hes been trying for a while..He is also posting his Friday Flashback videos.

Also, scroll down and participate in this weeks poll!

See hubbys blog here

Fridays Feast

Friday, January 12, 2007
Feast One Hundred & Twenty Six
Appetizer
What comes to mind when you see the color orange?
Honestly a football team (perhaps the Hurricanes?) and I dont even watch football
and pumpkins

Soup
Did you ever get in trouble while you were in school? If so, what was it for?
One time..9th grade. I refused to use the weights during PE because I didnt want to look stupid in front of people. I got my first detention...

Salad
Which topping(s) make up your perfect pizza?
Recently its been this Hawaiian Barbeque thing with Pineapples..Other than that, pepperoni and black olives

Main Course
Do you believe in UFOs/aliens/etc.? Why or why not?
No because the only thing above me is my Heavely Father

Dessert
What color is your bedspread/comforter/quilt?
uhm, im still in the dark blue, green and maroon era

Thursday 13

Thirteen Things about AMy Thursday 13 13 memories of family vacations as a child 1. Christmas in Oklahoma. It snowed and we heard the reindeer on the roof. OH yeah, Cousin Billy stepped on a nail, but I did not care. 2. Maryland- going into the LL Bean place. I have never bought anything from here, but it was cool being here. 3. Our hotel/cabin in Maine. It was the fall and it was awesome 4. Weekend trip to Williamsburg and DC when we lived in Virginia. Dad wanted to teach us soooo much. 5. A week at Disney World. We stayed outside the park. I was in 8th grade. It rocked. 6. My first cruise in 5th grade. We went with another family. Adventures in Babysitting were playing on board. The theatre was small…It was cool 7. London England. This was in college but it was still awesome. I was able to see Phantom and a play called The Lady in Black…Spent 21st bday here 8. Oregon- went whale watching and saw the Red Wood Forest 9. Las Vegas/Grand Canyon- The GC is spectacular...enough said. 10. Yearly trips to see grandparents in FL while we lived in SC. We had picnic lunches and fast bathroom breaks. 11. Visiting family in Alabama for thanksgiving..It was cool 12. Hilton Head. I was very little and dad had work here a lot. Very neat place 13. Ashville, NC and seeing the Biltmore House.

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Check out the fun poll a few posts down!I will be doing a new poll each week!
New updates at the adoption blog at www.thechristopherfamily.blogspot.com

Just because I love you

My wonderful hubby brought flowers to my work before I got there. What a nice way to start my shift..Read his story here!!!! ALso, Make sure you tell him how totally awesome that was..I love surprises! and we are going out of town on Friday..Life is lovely

Amy

and take my poll 2 posts below. Imm going to do one of those weekly i think

Wordless Wednesday

There are pictures of from trip in October to Colonial Williamsburg.We had a blast!

New Poll

What was your favorite 80s show?
	other
	Dallas
	Family Ties
	Punky Brewster
	Growing Pains
	The Cosby Show
	Golden Girls
	The Wonder Year
	Married With CHildren
	Cheers
	Perfect Strangers
	Magnum PI
	Night Court
	Designing Women
	Hill Street Blues
	Full House ( i thought this was 90s)
	the A Team
	Who's the Boss?
	La Law
	Saved by the bell
	Alf
	St Elsewhere
	KnightRider
	Dynasty
	Mr Belvedere
	Head of the Class
	Moonlighting
	Charles in CHarge
	Miami VIce
	Life Goes On
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Life

Hmmm..Just got back from the gym and I promised Miss Lucy a quick walk before my nap time. Work schedule is odd this week as I am working every other day.Our big stressor is still the weekend schedule and what we are going to do.ugh

We have friends, family to visit and I want to try to find something fun to do to celebrate our birthdays..We will see. I have a couple ideas.

Work was good on Sunday night. There was a patient (it wasnt my patient, i dont know the patient) that was scheduled for surgery Monday morning early. I am not sure why this is bothering me. I dont know her or her family. You see, she has a brain tumor, a pretty big one. It was the fact that 20-30 people showed up prior to her being wheeled in to pray for her and her family and to offer support.

Thats what I want! No, not majot surgery or pain for any member of my family. But church support that loves you unconditionally and is there for you. I want to be a part of a group that does that. Church today has been stereotyped. I have helped in that stereotype. For many years, the adults always told me "the church is not the builiding, but the people in it". I finally understand that and I want that.

Pray that we find it.
Pray for the sweet patient, the drs and that family that needs support
Pray for another sweet patient of mine who is going through a rough time right now

I hope you are all doing well!


Oh yeah, on the new year resolution front:
1) I am eating better. Last night we had chicken with feta and lemon, risotto and fresh broccoli
2)Michaels morning blood sugars have been really good
3)I have been able to go to the gym almost every week
4)and those 100 calorie snack bag things rock! NOw there is a Reeces bag that I tried but because it is so addictive, I cant have anymore
5)Our floor at work is hosting a game called "The Biggest Loser" to help us with our goals..I am excited about it. Free extra help

Thats all for now!

Sunday night

I had my first Friday/Saturday weekend off in a long time and I have another one coming up. Work is busy is okay.

Michael and I went to church today. We visited the church we visited Christmas Eve. Honestly and I hope no one takes this the wrong way, I was a bit disappointed. Perhaps its because I honestly expected this to be be our home church, a place where our family would be welcomed for years..It isn't. I was hoping to see the family who invited us, but we learned during the service they were back at the hospital. Interesting enough, they were gone when I got to work day.. We will look for another church again, but I rarely have a Sunday when I am not coming straight home and sleeping.


there isnt too much going on. Michael and I will head to Florida to see family and celebrate our birthdays (yes we share the same birthday). I have been exercising and eating a bit better and I havent had soda since the first..Yeah me!

Thats really all..Will post more when I am more awake.

Hey, the video is back up as well as a new post on the adoption blog. CLick here!

whats going on

Ok, so whats going on. I have an appt with the hemotologist (blood dr) next week to go over my slightly elevated WBC's (mine are 11 and normal is 5-10). On a scale of 1-10, my nervous level is about a 3 I guess. But there is much more going on. I cleaned the fridge today..My hubby put up some more cool 80s videos as you can see here, Lucy the bassett hound is a big goober and I have Friday and Saturday nights off this week. SO far, 16 people have revoted on the name at the adoption website, which you can find here, and I still cant find time for anything..its pretty bad!

But, I am positive and I have exercised and eaten ok for the past 2 days. As you remember, I need to lose at least 50 pounds prior to China accepting our dossier!


So, click on the websites, vote on a name or suggest a new one and say hello to hubby!

He rocks!

Fridays Feast

Feast One Hundred & Twenty-Five
Appetizer
Which celebrity (or celebrities) do you think will make headlines this year?
who do I think or who do I want? Im sure Justin Timberlake will be around and I think MIchael Jackson will come on back. I hope Rosie and the Donald go away

Soup
They say that good things come in small packages? What is something little that you think is great?
newborn babies..they are so fun to watch

Salad
Name a song that makes you want to dance.
Seriously, I should not answer this but I do like Sexy Back

Main Course
What is your favorite font?
Uhm..dont know . I like anything big and bold

Dessert
If you were to write a do-it-yourself article, what would it be about?
I would write an article on how to be nice to your coworkers. Im not creative at this at all as you can see

Just a regular entry from me

Well, I feel like I haven't had a regular post in a while. We got back a little while ago from Trivia with Jeff and the lovely Val. We would have placed first but we missed the question regarding what state has the most people on death row. It was a 1 in 4 shot as it was multiple choice.
Lets see, whats going on?

I am thinking about having a blog design. I found someone to redesign this site and it would really be cool. I have also found someone to personalize the adoption site, which you can find here. IF you visit that blog, make sure you vote on a name and leave a name in the comments if come up with a new one. We have a long way to go, but just looking to pass some time away.

Michael is best and treated me well and is still having some vision problems..He participated in Thursday Thirteen this week so please visit him over here and drop him a note if you will.

We are headed to Florida next week to spend time with family and celebrate our birthdays..Yes, we indeed have the same birthday.Just one of the many cool things about us!

Working tomorrow and then 2 days off. Hope to go to church on Sunday..Visiting a new one!

Please dont forget to add your diet/weight loss tips a few posts down

Amy

Thursday 13

Thirteen Things about Amy 13 diagnosis or conditions I take care of as a pediatric neuro nurse To clarify, I work on the Craniofacial/Neurology Floor. We are the biggest floor in the hospital and we get a little bit of everything 1.Brain tumors 2.Seizures 3.hydrocephalus/ 4.Cleft lip/Cleft palate 5.Spinal Cord deformities 6.Rotavirus 7.RSV 8.Gastroenteritus 9.Failure to Thrive 10.Cranialsynostosis 11.Shaken Baby Syndrome 12.Skull Fractures (please dont put your baby seat on the table, ever) 13.Shunt Malfunctions/Revisions I really could not think of anything this late at night but this is just a bit of what I deal with 3 or 4 nights a week and I love it! Links to other Thursday Thirteens! 1. (leave your link in comments, I’ll add you here!)

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hmmmm..question for ya

Hey guys! Last night, we saw Night at the Museum and I really liked it but then we went to eat and realized Michael left his wallet there..Went back and got the wallet, all cash gone but his cards and license were there, so thats awesome! Hes got some very cool old school videosup if you like 80s music...www.valtool.blogspot.com

I am starting my weight loss program today and wanted to know if you have any suggestions. Im looking for things like, healthy snacks, fun exercise, any hints would be great..

Also, the name vote is up again over at www.thechristopherfamily.blogspot.com It will be a while before we head over to China, but this is a fun thing to do while we wait..

Wordless Wednesday

As I take down the tree today (its my first day off in 4) I chose some ornaments to share with you!

In order they are
1) An ornament Michael made with his nana years ago, before she passed away. This will always be special to him
2)Our First Christmas together. bought on our honeymoon

3)Cracker Barrel. We hit this place almost every drive home!!(to florida)
4)Diet Coke- we are diet coke and Coke zero drinkers..Bought this at Lake Lanier with Val and Jeff..I have had so many comments on this. PLease give credit to hubby over at www.valtool.blogspot.com as he is the one that found it

2006 questions

1. What did you do in 2006 that you’d never done before?
Started the adoption process, had a 5th anniversary

2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions,
and will you make more for next year?
-yes, I gave up Chik Fil A lemonade, and baked potatoes..woohoo
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
-there are always new babies..Rebekah, Mindy, one of Michaels friends, perhaps more.Will update tomorrow

4. Did anyone close to you die?
A special patient passed away before Christmas

5. What countries did you visit?
None but went to Key West and Grand Caymen via a cruise

6. What would you like to have in 2007
that you lacked in 2006?
new laptop for Michael and better eating habits ..more time

7. What dates from 2006 will remain etched
upon your memory, and why?
- nephews first birthdays, friends wedding in Tn, deciding to adopt . Why? Adoption will be a life changing event. Watching our friends exchange vows and seeing old friends was just wonderful and needed.

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
working on the house and starting the adoption process

9. What was your biggest failure?
-honestly, budgeting, eating habits

10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
nope..not that I remember . Now that I I think about . 3 nights ago after getting barfed on and poopyed on, I ran to get cleaned up and took a fall. You didnt see me so I can tell you this., My left knee is the proof

11. What was the best thing you bought?
we spent money on the house at the beginning of the year . I will have to talk to Michael about this..Hopefully he will fill this out as well.

12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
-not sure.. My hubby has been a wonderful, romantic dude

13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
I am not sure I want to answer that. There has been one staff member who says things that I am offended by but that's all .Plus there are a few celebrities that have shocked me

14. Where did most of your money go?
- I'm not sure. Hubby can tell me..Adoption expenses

15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
The entire adoption process also this whole blogging thing..its pretty addictive.

16. What song will always remind you of 2006?
- Had a Bad Day..I hate that song..its so overplayed . The Frey's How to Save a Life as it was used for the Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta telethon and another song that I cant remember that was really played on Star94 a lot. Illl come back to that

17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) happier or sadder? happier
c) richer or poorer? neither


18. What do you wish you’d done more of?
- Saved more money, spend quality time with hubby

19. What do you wish you’d done less of?
- Spending money and watching tv..i love blogging but geesh if I walked as much as typed, i would not have a weight problem

20. How did you spend Christmas?
- Michael's family

21. Did you fall in love in 2006?
been in love since 2000

23. What was your favorite TV program?
- usually ER or American Idol
24. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t
hate this time last year?
I don't think I hate anyone

25. What was the best book you read?
Karen Kingsbury Firstborn Series

26. What was your greatest musical discovery?
huh?

27. What did you want and get?
I'm tired of wanting things. I had a Christmas list, and it was taken care of

28. What did you want and not get?
I would have liked to have been logged into China but realistically there was not time
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I don't think I saw many..2005 has The Chronicles of Narnia and I loved that

30. What did you do on your birthday and how old were you?
31 and I was in Florida with Michael

31. What one thing would have made your year
immeasurably more satisfying?
- to be self disciplined

32. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2006?
-scrubs

32. What kept you sane?
Friends family and heavenly father

34. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
-Nick Lachey..sorry I'm on team Nick

35. What political issue stirred you the most?
- Nothing. I am completely politically ignorant and if I write something here, I will get it wrong
36. Who did you miss?
my family and friends

37. Who was the best new person you met?
new friends at work

38. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2006.
2006 was my self awareness year. I cant tell you how much i learned about myself..I'm shocked

39. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
Not sure if I can name any lyrics that some up my year but here are the lyrics to my favorite song of 2006. Its just an awesome worship song and just great to sing anywhere
Artist:

Chris Tomlin Song:
How great is our god Album:
Arriving [" Arriving " CD] The splendor of a King, clothed in majesty
Let all the earth rejoice All the earth rejoice He wraps himself in Light,
and darkness tries to hide And trembles at His voice Trembles at His voice
How great is our God, sing with me How great is our God, and all will see How great, how great is our God
Age to age He stands And time is in His hands Beginning and the end Beginning and the end
The Godhead Three in One Father Spirit Son The Lion and the Lamb The Lion and the Lamb Name above all names
Worthy of our praise My heart will sing How great is our God How great is our God, sing with me How great is our God, and all will see How great, how great is our God

2006 in review

Well, it really started in 2005 when we went to the Steven Curtis Chapman/Mercy Me Christmas Concert.
2006 was a great year. We had talked about international adoption but never really talked about until this year.
What has happened? We have done some improvements on the house, including built in shelves and getting new flooring and have really enjoyed getting new furniture. It was a year of dreams and imagination.
March-my first trip to the Ga aquarium
In April, we got in touch with an old college friend Jeff, and have enjoyed his company since. IT was the month, we heard of the lovely Val. Who new we would be hanging out with both of them in 2006 in Atlanta?
May- The Pentz family Disney Cruise. By far the best Pentz vacation yet. We had a blast and it was here, that my heart great for Chinese adoption. We met Reece and Marissa and I am happy to say we will see them on Friday. This cruise was just an awesome experience.
June- trip home to celebrate Owens first bday
July- trip home for Basils first Bday
September- Our first First Friday to meet other people who are adopting..
In October, we applied with our adoption agency.
In October, we celebrated our 5th anniversary by heading back to Williamsburg,Va where we honeymooned. We even stayed at the same facility. It was truly romantic and I can not wait to go again. Im so glad we did a day trip to DC!
During this trip, we were approved for our adoption and went to orientation 2 weeks later!
Also, in October, we headed to Tn for the wedding of the year, of Jeff and Val. Not only did we witness the lovely Vals, but we saw all kinds of old friends..It was awesome.
November included our homestudy and lots of thinking. Thanksgiving included myself, Michael, Peter and Gary.
December-Christmas time..Enough said..Saw Christmas lights, went to the Michael W Smith Concert, enjoyed some time off and had a Christmas party at our home.

Well, that's it..2006 was eventful. 5 years with Michael so far as been wonderful?
I am blessed beyond belief and I don't deserve all the things God has given me. What about you?


What will 2007 bring? I have no idea. I hope to be logged in to the China system and begin the long wait. I hope to be more of an encourager to Michael and others. I hope that I think of others far more than I think of myself. I want to be happy. I want to be joyful. I want to make others happy.. We will see.
Dont forget to check out our adoption blog here for updates.!!!!
Thanks for all of your prayers and well wishes!

Fridays Feast

Appetizer
How do you usually celebrate on New Year's Eve?
I usually volunteer and let the young nurses go party..

Soup
Name one thing unexpected that happened to you in 2006.
we started the adoption process. Hopefully we will be going to China in 2008.
You can read our journey at www.thechristopherfamily.blogspot.com

Salad
Where was your favorite place that you visited in 2006?
Disney Cruise with the Family..really enjoyed Key West.Also, 5th anniversary trip to Williamsburg. We stayed in the same place we honeymooned at..very romantic

Main Course
What resolution is your top priority for 2007?
lose weight and get logged into China and get on the waiting list

Dessert
Using just three words, describe 2006.
Self-Aware, surprising, satisfaction

Prayer Request

Having done my physical for the adoption, thing my dr just called and said that after 2 blood tests, my white blood cell count is a bit elevated..Its down from last time, but still on the hight end.It was 13, now 11. Not sure whats up, but she wants me to see a hematologist.
Pray its nothing serious..

Being the nurse I am, I have googled everything and it could just be an infection or inflammation. My first thought was leukemia, but my numbers would have been much higher and not have decreased...

Anyway, it will be consuming my mind until then..

Amy

Its been 2 days without soda and so far so good. I have done this before and after the first week or 2 its been smooth sailing.

Look for updates on the Adoption site found here. More paperwork to do and deadlines to meet but we can hopefully do it. Two more forever families were introduced this Christmas in China. Check the site out for their stories.

Happy new year!

Thursday 13

Thirteen Things about Amy This weeks Thursday 13 (which is being put up Wednesday night) will be more specific on how I want to lose weight this year. Feel free to comment or list any healthy snacks. Thats going to be my biggest problem as I still work night shift! AMY’S DIET AND WEIGHT LOSS RULES FOR 2007 1. NO SODA. ONLY TEA AND WATER 2. ONLY JUICE WHEN NEEDED OR AT BREAKFAST. 3 .ONLY APPETIZERS AT TRIVIA OR SPECIAL OCCASION 4. NO MORE FRENCH FRIES OR TATERS AS SIDES, CHOOSE VEGGIES 5. TRY TO AVOID DESSERTS, BUT ONLY EAT HALF IF I HAVE TO SPLURGE 6. EAT CHICKEN AND FISH, A LOT 7. ONLY LOW FAT DRESSINGS ON SALAD 8. DO NOT EAT AFTER BRUSHING TEETH 9. NO EXCUSE FOR NOT EXERCISING UNLESS WORKING, SLEEP DEPRIVED OR ILL 10. DO NOT BUY CRAP TO EAT 11.DONT WORRY ABOUT PARKING SPACES, JUST PARK IN THE WAY BACK OF STORES 12.LUCY GETS A SHORT WALK EVERY MORNING WHEN I GET HOME BEFORE I SLEEP 13.LEARN TO COOK AND EAT MORE FRESH VEGGIES DAILY Links to other Thursday Thirteens! 1. (leave your link in comments, I’ll add you here!)

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Merry New Year and Happy Belated Christmas

Good morning blogging people! Its 5am and I am back at work from the holidays. I am saddenned that a family I have really grown to love is still here. I soo wanted them home for the holiday. But what a spirit my favorite patient has. I wish I had time to play chess tonight or to at least learn, next time!

So, I am going to list my new year resolutions. I wanted this to be my Thursday 13 tomorrow but that will be more specific!

So....

1)Lose at least 50 pounds. I do not talk about my weight or any other weakness. Typing this is a big deal. Perhaps it will make me do something more about it. By losing weight, I will become healthier

2)Make more time for quiet time with God. Seriously, 2 hours on the internet and I dont give Him 20 minutes? What is wrong with me.

3)Get rid of everything I dont need. Im talking clothes that are multiple sizes too small, collectables..I need to donate to others this year.

4)Be a better wife. Im not admitting I am a bad one. I want my actions to show how much I love my Michael. I want to make his life easier. I dont let him know how much I really appreciate him at times. Its in my mind, but I need to be a better support for him

5)Become less selfish. When I whine about not getting my way, I want to think about others who dont have has much as me

6)enjoy every moment of family time when we get it. I love my nieces and nephews and want to spend some quality time with them. All 4 are at a good age right now

7)Get involved in a church..uhm...enough said

8)Get logged in to the China database and begin the wait!

9)Stop spending money on things I really dont need

I could go on but I just want to become better. A better person that I! I want to put others first all of the time. I have learned more from the parents of my patients then my multiple years in college and for this I am grateful.

Okay, thats really all i have to say about that!

WORDLESS WEDNESDAY

Christmas at the Christopher
The First pic is of the boys playing poker. It seemed like they were having a good time and I hear my hubby was winning. There are 3 boys. Peter is the oldest, then hubby MIchael and then Tim who is the youngest who lives in Florida. The chair is to represent the fact that we missed Tim and his family this year..At first, the empty chair was a joke but in all reality, we missed them

I've been tagged

Well, I have been tagged by another Amy so its my turn to write 6 odd things about me! Dont laugh, I know I am odd.

Here we go
1) I love salt on lemons. I dont care about tooth enamel at all..Salt and lemons rock
2) I started at Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta over 5 years ago. Over 5 years ago, my obsessions with baby names began. Dear people, why did everyone choose my favorite names? my list has now dwindled to less than 20
3)I love finding old friends. I love it when old friends find me..I really enjoy looking back at old times
4)I am not OCD but there are certain things I have to do my way and I am not comfortable unless I am doing it. Too many things to list here. I am sure hubby can can come up with some and hopefully he will
5)I love Christmas. I mean really love Christmas. there is so much I have to do during Christmas, I end up frustrated if I cant do it all. See below memo
6)I am crazy. Not so crazy I need to be locked up, but random thoughts shoot out of my mouth all the time and I make others crazy


Ok, with that being said, I now will tag the following people. Make sure you go visit and make sure they list 6 funky things about them!!!

Michael
Jeff
Janeen
Cyndi
Norma
Panda Mom
Mommy Spics

Christmas is behind us or at least 12/25 is

Regarding this season, I think I missed it. Oh, I tried to slow down and enjoy it, Michael helped me accomplish what I needed to do, but I missed something. There will be more blogging regarding that sentence later
That being said,
We had a wonderful Christmas Day. Dec 24th, Michael and I visited a new church and hope to visit it again. We came home and ate Chinese and watched Christmas Vacation and the Grinch.
We woke up and took our time getting downstairs. After playing with Lucy the Basset Hound, we opened our gifts, watched Santa Clause 2, got ready and headed over the Christophers in Douglasville. We had an awesome dinner and exchanged gifts, chatted and enjoyed the company. We arrived home late, and MIchael went directly to bed.

What I learned was:
Do not give Lucy the Basset HOund Chinese leftovers or you will be cleaning her vomit up when you get home from Christmas dinner..Thanks for keeping it in the corner Lucy

Appreciate your family.Love them unconditionally because you hope they do the same for you.
Michael took care of me this year. Lots of lotions, and new shoes and a scrub top and lots more..He was very thoughtful this year and I love him oh so much.

For those who know my friend Yancy, baby Arianna made her appearance last week! Yeah! That baby is a miracle. What a great gift this season



Stay tuned for the 2007 weight loss diet rules I have made for myself. Dont laugh at them, I have to make them as simple as I can.

Christmastime is near

Well, if you head over to hubbys blog, you will find his take on today along with his Friday Flashback videos.

All in all a good day. Brother in law Peter took us to a Thrashers game last night and we had a blast..IT was a hockey game, in case you didnt know. We got home late and woek up around 10am. MIchael went shopping and I hit one last store for one more item.
We made it over to Shiloh Hills Baptist Church for a candlelight service and plan on attending during a regular service. I was invited by a parent of a patient of mine, but they were at the hospital so I was unable to visit with them. We are currently in intermission of movies. We just finished watching Christmas Vacation and while I finish laundry, MIchael will wrap gifts and we will conclude the movies with the Grinch.

Tomorrow, breakfast, gifts, and over to Douglasville for family time..

I wish Jeff and Val a happy first Christmas together.

I wish all the new forever families a first of many memories.
Dont forget the real reason of the Hoiday.
Dont forget those who dont have families to be with.
Dont forget the men and women overseas who are still protecting us and defending us.
Dont forget the children (and parents) whos Christmas is in the hospital.
Dont forget the homeless this season.

Cyndi, thanks for Friday Feast regarding me...

Merry Christmas and see ya soon!

Fridays Feast

Friday, December 22, 2006
Feast One Hundred & Twenty Three
Appetizer
What is one of your Christmas traditions?
Since we have been married, we either go to Waffle House for breakfast or michael has made pancakes before and they were good. I hope he comments here to see if he remembers any. We try to see Christmas lights each season

Soup
Who is the easiest person on your list to buy presents for?
Dad..he wants the basics.tshirts, socks thats about it

Salad
What is your favorite Christmas scent?
cinnamon although I went to Yankee Candle today and they had some nice scents..Usually i have to hold my nose when walking by


Main Course
If you could give a fellow blogger a Christmas gift, who would it be and what would you give them?
hmm....Janeen..something to give her more time. She is about to have another baby and will be busy. Also, my hubby..I would buy him aDisney Cruise again if i could

Dessert
What's something on your Christmas wish list this year that you need (not just want)?
hmmm..i keep forgetting..anything that helps me learn about China or clean my house or to help me sleep (im a nightshift nurse)

Challenge to ya

Just wanted to know what ideas you have to serve others? Not necessarily what you are going to do, but just some ideas that you may have to help others!

Thursday 13

Thirteen Things about Amy…. 13 Places and foods that have helped me become fluffier. I wanted to stay with the Christmas theme but I couldnt come up with anything1. The Plane Jane at Jasons Deli..butter and sour cream2.Taco Bell ..Even if dinner only costs 3.99, its apparently still fattening3.Chicken O'Tenders from O'Charleys. I ate here a lot in college, and I mean a lot4.Red lobster cheese biscuits. I would love to just eat one..not cool5.McDonalds not sure why, but I think its evil6.Ben and Jerrys Chunkey Monkey and Chubby Hubbyevil, but good7.Mexican Cheese Dip from any restaurant.yummy8.froo froo alcoholic drinks. Apparently even clean drinks have calories9.Appetizers from any dining establishment. I dont need these but we still get them, still not sure why10.Lemon Pepper fries from Wing Factory, even at only 3 bucks, I know they are bad for me11.Bread and butter at Longhorn and Texas Steakhouse. I dont visit often, but I know I dont need them12.Pasta.. Michael makes good spagetti and we havent eaten it in a while but I swear pasta has caused a weight gain13.Candy, its just badLinks to other Thursday Thirteens!1. (leave your link in comments, I’ll add you here!)

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Pandas

Hey, if you have never seen a Panda up close, check out this webcam from the Washington zoo..They get pretty close..They have a lot of cameras. we enjoyed our trip

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Dear Fellow Staff Member

Dear Fellow Staff Member or parent who snuck into the breakroom,

NO, I didnt want dinner tonight. I am glad you were able to enjoy my Healthy Choice General Tso dinner and all of my Coke Zeros. Im sure you were just helping me become less fluffier. I hope that the extra calories helped you regain your energy. I know that you can not afford those 3 for 6 dollar dinners and I am glad I was able to provide you with much needed nutrients. Consider that your Christmas present.

I am glad I was able to help you rest tonight as you were able to watch all of your favorite shows on TV. I did not mind giving all of your IV meds, or making sure your alone babies were breathing. My crying episode was not about you. The family of my sweet patient who passed away this weekend came by the hospital tonight to deliver extra flowers to the families who were in the hospital. Im not sure why you were rude or why you told them to leave.

Im not bitter. I am hoping you enjoyed my Healthy Choice Meal as I just noticed all of my food was gone as this is first time I am able to sit down and eat. Your lovely comments were just what we all needed to hear this holiday season.

Im just saying


Your coworker,
me

Wordless Wednesday

Blog of the day

Could it be you? I havent done this in a while and have several bloggers that have been keeping me entertained lately.

So, please stop by and say to them

The bloggers of the day are

Collecting My Thoughts


History Is Elementary

and of course my hubby at
www.valtool.blogspot.com

I listed because if you scroll down on his blog, he has some very old school videos. Please stop by and say hello

Merry Christmas! Heres your taco

Merry Christmas! Here is your taco! Whats that you say? Well the first floor staff voted to have dinner served at work over having a party somewhere else. I am not complaining, I love free food. It was just off.Only night shift there, not managers or asst managers saying merry christmas but there were tacos..Woohoo..Its not really funny, okay it was.

Apparently, the catering people brought a large serviing of refriend beans and as she was unloading them, it fell on the floor..SHe picked it up and told them that they better eat them because she slaved away at them. I hope she had a better evening.

I worked THurs-Sat and I will say it was the hardest weekend I have had in while. Sat as I was getting ready to leave for work, I checked email and learned a patient had passed away. I was sad but relieved for the family.

Sunday morning, i came home, slept 2 hours and headed to lunch with Jeff and Val at O'Charleys..I had something different. While in college in TN, Ocharleys was a favorite especially the chicken tenders..They are not just chicken tenders but you must order them as CHicken O'tenders..I am just saying. We had to leave the lovely couple and finish shopping which we did and were home by 5..Oh yeah, I was tired. We e finished watching the movie "The Christmas Story" and I quickly fell asleep.

Got up, wrapped gifts, headed to the post office and waited inline to get things shipped. then I went to the store to get soda (4 packs of soda for 10bucks) and a puppy treat, got some fuel for the car and headed home. MIchael and I are both going soda free after Christmas along with other things but we didnt want to miss the deal. I came home, started some laundry, did some work on the kitchen and watched Santa Baby, a movie I recorded a few weeks ago..It was cute. Now I am checking email and going for my nap early.

What did you do this weekend?

Please keep the families listed below in your prayers along with friend Steven who is having atest done today to rule out some things..

Thats all for now.
I am so happy for the families who got their China babies this week! Maisie and Chloe are now with their forever families!!!!

Me

Please take a moment and say a prayer for.......

Please pray for the families of Catie, Morgan and Catherine!!!!

1)Catie is a very special patient who is going through a hard week at home and mommy is 9 months pregnant!
2)Katherine is another special patient whose familiy I have grown to love. They have invited me to church many times and I adore them.
3)Morgan earned her angel wings yesterday. Although it was expected and she is no longer suffering, the family is grieving!


Long night at work...Some really sick kids. I hope they are all better and can go home for Christmas, but if not, I hope we can make it as pleasant as possible.

Amy

Fridays feast

Feast One Hundred and Twenty Two
Appetizer
What was your very first job with a paycheck?
I was a step above a candy striper..It was in a hospital on a pediatric floor. I guess thats when my career began

Soup
Did you ever lose something really important to you?
Oh yeah, but I lose everything..I love it when I find things. I will come back to this.

Salad
What is the best Christmas present you ever received?
Im not sure..hubby really thinks of things I mentioned I wanted months ago. he is a great gift giver.

Main Course
Tell about a favorite "hang out" place for you and your friends when you were in high school.
I was a in a youth group rather than the popular crowd at high school. I had fun with my friends at church. I did go to the mall a lot.

Dessert
Name something that always brings a smile to your face.
my nieces and nephews. This of course is besides the answer of my loving hubby

ets

Well, today marks the first of 3 in a row at work..We will see if I still have the holiday spirit after that. I think Sunday is free and then I work Mon-Wed and then I am off for Christmas.

Trivia last night..WOuld have come in first had we known what car company manufactured the first safety belt or something like that. I am sure Michael will help clarify the question.

Hope all is well!

Congrats to a new pregnant friend, (cant give name, not sure if I have permission or not yet)

Amy

Thursday 13

Thirteen Things about Amy Thirteen things I remember at Christmas time 1.My family gave me awesome Christmas memories until I moved out of the house 2.My first Christmas as man and wife was perfect. We had a real tree and a fire and it was cold and cozy! 3.One time I got a Family Ties board game and we played with it before my parents woke up 4.One family member likes to regift 5.I love to stay at home and celebrate the holiday with my family 6. I love to attend Christmas Eve Candlelight services and not because I always had to 7.I love the fact that santa still leaves me a full stocking 8.I love to read the story of the real reason of Christmas. What a humble, awesome story to remember 9.I remember going on a hayride to see Christmas lights in a neighborhood one year 10.One year, we all got to pick our favorite food and that was Christmas dinner..It was eclectic, but wonderful 11.I loved making Christmas lists every year for Santa 12. I hated the day I realized that I got a lot more at Christmas than many children around the world 13. Christmas movies rock. I loved watching them with Kelly and Wes!!!! Links to other Thursday Thirteens! 1. (leave your link in comments, I’ll add you here!)

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So, if you head on over to the adoption blog, you can read the events of the day!

All is well, and I am thankful for my new blogger friends. Most of you dont really know me, but i am usually lighthearted and positive. In fact, I am pretty silly at times and hubby Michael would agree to that! I am also thankful that there are so many believers in the blogger world. If you would, say a prayer for us this week that we do not get so discouraged over things that are happenning. There is nothing terribly bad going on in our lives. We are blessed beyond my imagination and i am feeling guilty for being a bit disappointed in events!!!!!!

To those of you who signed the adoption blog to pray for us, it means the world to me THANKS!!!!

Wordless Wednesday/Christmas Party

Lucy The Bassett Hound at the Party

Michael W Smith Christmas Concert

Have you ever heard a song that moves you tears? I am not talking about the Christmas shoes!!!!I mean, those serious songs that just move you! Tonight, MWS had a special guest and I do not remember his name. He sang O Holy Night and it was the best version of the song I have ever heard and I have heard every version. It was awesome. What a beautiful sacred song!The Fox Theatre was silent.
Awesome.

Weekend details coming. Lucy the bassett hound costume pictures to be posted tomorrow night..Check out the family blog for news

Amy

Christmas time is here,

Rough Day! Woke up early, ready to get to work early for a meeting I have been working on for a few weeks regarding holiday Staffing. On my way out the door, I realized I left my keys in Michaels car which was 45 minutes away. I ended up conference calling but this still bummer me out. Michael and I were both tired and grumpy. It happens but its Christmas but being in a bad mood makes me cry. We walked the mall, attempted to shop and bought one single item and left. I could have cried the whole way home. I almost did. I was tired, discouraged and felt like I disappointed people, but whatever.

We got home and after a phone call decided on dinner and a game or movie with Jeff and Val which is the best thing that could have happened. We worked on a few Christmas decorations for the party this weekend and then watched Scene It where Michael won the game. Jeff won last time, so next time its time for the girls to win! We started watching POC2 and then we all got tired. I am so glad they came over, because it really helped to change my entire mood.


By the way, Lucy the basset hound got her Christmas costume today..Im just saying..

Peace out

Friday Feast

Friday, December 08, 2006
Feast One Hundred & Twenty One
Appetizer
Which language would you like to learn and why?
I would love to be fluent in French and Sign Language. SPanish would make my job so much easier as a nurse

Soup
What's the funniest thing you've heard or read so far this week?
See the Panda video below

Salad
Which movie was so bad you couldn't watch the whole thing?
Adam Sandler had a movie called CabinBoy..It was really bad. Also, something about the island of dr moreau

Main Course
If there were a holiday in your honor that didn't use your actual name, what would the day be called?
Random thought day. or Please dont take anything this girl says seriously day

Dessert
Name one movie which is coming out soon that you would like to see.
Mrs Potter with Renee Zellwegger also any of the Christmas movies

Thursday 13

Thirteen Things about Amy I was going to do 13 restaurants that have helped me become fluffier (I thought that was better word than tub o lard) but I decided to do something a bit more holidayish so here are 13 Christmas songs I love 1. O Holy Night- I judge every Christmas cd by this one. I prefer slow versions, like Josh Grobin but Sandy Patti and Josh Berry all have good ones. 2. Have yourself a merry little Christmas- my favorite non religious song 3.the christmas song that says woop-tee-doo in it. I am not sure of the title but it always makes me laigh 4.O Come All Ye Faithful- Favorite versions now done by Third Day and Steven Curtis Chapman 5.Happy Birthday Jesus- Younger cousin sang this when she was 5..Its precious if you have heard it 6.Christmas Shoes- just wonderful. Book and movie are good too 7.The First Noel - to me, the easiest Christmas song to play on the piano 8.Deck the Halls - my mom loves the version from The Christmas story where the Chinese waiters sing it for the family 9.Love Has Come -from the first Amy Grant Christmas cd- I just think of me and my brother and sister when I hear this one 10.Where are you Christmas? I love this song. Its from the Grinch movie by Faith Hill 11.We're not that far from Bethlehem- this is from the Point of Grace cd 12.Breath of Heaven- I think even the title is just beautiful 13.Mary Did you Know? MIchael English had a great version You can hear a great song by Third Day on this site. Just skip the song playing on the audio thing. Also, check out www.thechristopherfamily.blogspot.com for another Christmas song related to adoption

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Panda Sneeze

Please watch and enjoy the panda!!!!

Wordless Wednesday

This weeks WW is dedicated to baby Owen, my sisters youngest. Isnt he talented?????

random thoughts from the blog owner

So, random thoughts you say? Right now, its 2:08am I just decorated room 112 for our holiday theme and I am checking out blogs. Today I am feeling lazy. Truly lazy. I dont know why. Motivation is gone. Perhaps by writing these words, it will come back. BTW, room 112 is Greece since we are celebrating countries around the world and the holidays they have.

Whats on my mind? I dont even feel like I can be that honest because I dont know who will read this, while hoping some don't. Isnt that odd? I would never have started blogging if it had not been for Steven R! Someone told me to go to his website which led me to xanga which led me here. He has an interesting blog. He had a photo caption contest that was cool. Then there is Jeff, who presently has pics up of him and his lovely bride along with Michael and I at Lake Lanier last week. Then there is hubby MIchael, oh my hubby MIchael, who is a great writer and has interesting things to say. Today, he wrapped up our Sunday on his blog. I do recommend you checking them out for entertainment

Am I depressed? I dont think so. I really think that I have high expectations and I just realized it. I am disappointed in myself? Why>
1) The house is not as organized as I want it to be. I can do, but why dont't I?
2) I cry when I hear about people who are less fortunate, those in need. I want to help, but why don't I? Because I am lazy.
3)I wanted Christmas shopping and the house to be done by now and its not. Mind you, this is not MIchaels fault. Before I was married, I made time for everything what happenned? My fear is if we dont get traditions started, what will happen when we get back from China with this precious baby?
4) I cant find the time. I love night shift. I love night shift pay. I love my days off with hubby. Yet, I want to go to days. If you know me, the you know I am not a day shift nurse!
5)I love Atlanta and I do not want to move yet I want to be closer to family. Whats my problem? It is here that I am happy that Michaels dad and his wife live nearby.
6)I love Lucy but she is a pain. Is it because she is bad or is that I am too lazy to put things aways and that makes it easier for her to be bad?

As I write this, I get the morning admission list and I get to see the different children that are coming in tomorrow. I think of the parents and the children.

BTW, if you cry when you hear the Christmas shoes, there is a new song out. Mind you, I know how blessed I am and I try to appreciate all the things God has blessed me with. There is just a lot things on my mind right now. I am thankful that I made it to become a pediatric nurse, I really could not imagine doing anything else right now!

This holiday season is a special one. Every holiday season is special. I treasure every moment and memory I encounter. I love my friends and family. The fact that so many people have come into mylife in 2006 has been awesome! It has brought so many memories to me and its been great.

I know that very few people read this and its okay. I feel like I am just venting and when I am done, I usually feel much better. I look forward to day off with Michael on thursday and trivia on Wednesday...Good times will be had by all..

Keep checking over at www.thechristopherfamily.blogspot.com Will be adding the latest prayer requests soon!!!!

old friends and new

Its Friday night and sweet MIchael is sleeping. He only got about 4 1/2 hours last night and I hope he gets some needed rest over the weekend while I am working.

Whats been going on? Well Friday night, MIchael and I, along with Val and Jeff (Valfrey to some of you) headed to Smokey Bones for dinner, quick stop at the Christian Bookstore for some Christmas music and Lake Lanier for lights. Truly, we had fun..The weather was warm but I think we all had a good time. It was nice to spend some time with them. I was pretty sleepy by then, so I got kind of silly..Hope I didnt offend them!

Quick note..Well, not so quick. God is bringing old friends back into my life. It started at Jef and Vals wedding, where I saw Tracy. Tracy was my first college roomie. I saw Jenny H there as well who was another roomie. The next week, I get an email from the 4th and final roomie Jenny who found my blog by accident. It was great hearing about her.

I went to elementary and middle school in Rock Hill SC. I went to a private school and was active in the church. I can remember all of my classmates because we were in each grade together. Anyway, I have been thinking about the pastor of the church (who is still the pastor after 20 years) and his family because his wife passed away earlier this year. I sent him an email and got a quick response. His daughter quickly emailed me and it was just a neat thing to catch up on things. She is still friends with people we were in kindergarten with!

Im not sure whats going on, but I love reliving memories and even Jeff and Val mentioned names I had forgotten about.

If any Union Alumn read this, there is a group of people trying to get a large amount of 1997 graduates to homecoming as this is our 10 year mark. I promised my friend I would at least mention it.

Wanna feel old? Check out www.Valtool.blogspot.com and look at the videos!!!