Thankful for..... Happy News

Yesterday I spend the day at St. Francis hospital under-going numerous test in preparation for my surgery.  When I got home I received a call from Nancy at the Weight Loss Center, she was calling to tell me my insurance now covers the "Sleeve" procedure.  Yay, now I am going to have the sleeve instead of the by-pass surgery.

Tomorrow my DSIL will have his surgery - Go Nick!  You will do great!!!

Thankful for....... Beautiful Temples

I am so Thankful I was able to go to the Louisville Temple today with my wonderful husband and friend Kristy.  We had a nice sunny day.  I love the feeling I have when I am inside the Temple.  It's a place I long to be.  It's beautiful and peaceful and a part of heaven on earth.  We learn Eternal truths and I love my family so much and want to spend the eternities with them.

I noticed on my countdown calendar I have 25 more days until my surgery.  Each time I eat at a favorite restaurant or eat a favorite item, I think... this may be the last time.  I belive I am going to have a few issues with my love of food.  I am sure it won't be anything I can't work through.

I am so proud of Ang.  She is doing so well after her surgery.  She is where I will go to for strength.  She is being the pace setter for Nick andI and she is doing a great job.

I am looking forward to having my family over on Sunday for our Thanksgiving dinner.  It's always so much fun to have everyone together.

Thankful for..... Modern Medicine and Priesthood Blessings

My daughter, Angela, had surgery yesterday and I am so thankful for a skilled doctor who performed her surgery.  I am also thankful for the Priesthood power that is here on the earth and how it can bless our lives according to our faith. 

Thankful for..... The Beautiful Fall Colors

I love the beautiful colors of the leaves on the trees right now.  On my drive home from work, I was in awe at the beauty of all the colors.  This is my favorite season of all.  It's like Heavenly Father has taken a paint brush and has painted each leaf so perfectly.  The colors are just amazing.  If I was an artist I would only paint fall leaves on trees (and also an old barn or two).  Please enjoy the beauty all around us.

Thankful for..... My Beautiful Christmas Tree

I have such an amazing son and daughter who came over today (along with Chris' amazing girlfriend, Ashley) and put up my Christmas tree and decorated it, along with the rest of the downstairs.  How cool is that?  It is so beautiful (a picture will be posted later).

Had a really nice evening with Angela last night along with some other important people in her life.  The pedicure was awesome and the dinner at Paradise Bakery was delicious (love that place).  Above all, it was so nice to spend the evening with Ang and talk about the upcoming "BIG" day.

Thankful for...... My Bed

I love my bed.  I am always comfortable and cozy and I love to sleep in my nice King Size bed.  Somedays I wish I could stay in it forever!  Happy Friday!!!

Thankful for....... Our Veterans

I am so thankful for all Military personnel.  Being a part of the military life for 10 years helped me to have a deep appreciation for our service members as well as the freedoms we enjoy.  When attending a movie on a post (Army) or base (Air Force) the national anthem was played at the beginning of the movie.  Everyone in the theatre would stand while the Anthem was being played.  I was never able to get through the whole song without tearing up and having a lump in my throat.  Matter-of-fact, I still cannot stand through the entire anthem without having a lump.  I was very proud to be a member of the military family. 

A HS friend posted the following on her website and I thought it was very appropriate for Veterans Day:

A Veteran is someone, who at one point in their life, wrote a blank check payable to the United States of America for an amount up to, and including, their life. That is beyond honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer remember that fact.

My father is a Veteran of World War II.  There aren't many survivors of World War II left.  I am very proud of him and his service to our country.

HAPPY VETERANS DAY