I am sure there are more losses from SIDS last week --but I learned of this tragic loss of a little boy today. Tryson was 3 months old and died at home. So sad....
I spoke to my dear friend Debra last night. Please hold her close in your heart and pray she is comforted and knows how much she is loved as Logan's first birthday approaches- October 16.
An oldie, but a goodie - and one of my Dad's favorite sayings since I think I was in high school....."Tough Times Never Last, But Tough People Do!" The book is written by Dr. Robert Schuller. I pulled out that book last night and read a little bit. This struck me and I thought I would share.
"There will never be another now --- I'll make the most of today.
There will never be another me -- I'll make the most of myself."
Monday, September 29, 2008
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Oreo is damn smart....
Evening friends...
Why does the weekend have to be so damn short?!?! UGH!!!!!! I have my alarm set for 6am so I can get up and go for a 30 min walk before getting ready for work. I went tonight--took Oreo with me -- and damn if she did something pretty funny. Let me expand on this....
Ok, so I visited with my Care Receiver tonight and one thing we talked about was us getting into an exercise program and sticking with it. So, tonight from 9-9:30 I took Oreo for a walk. Now keep in mind....I usually do take a poop pickerupper bag--but tonight I did not. And low and behold..she had to go..#2! And damn if she rocks...she picked a front lawn with an OBAMA sign in it. Well I guess she told them! :-) Sorry GG -- but come on...it's funny!!!
Danny is at the kitchen table studying for the CFP exam. He will take it on Nov 21 and Nov 22--along with Wendy and Doug (two others from his class who missed it by less than 10 questions!) Paul is fast asleep..for now!
I went to see my family dr this past week to talk about upping the dosage on my meds. She agreed and I am starting to think that maybe the Wellbutrin is having an unfavorable reaction. A friend emailed me today and said Wellbutrin made her suicidal. :-(
Hey SA---did you know that Andrea Bocelli is coming to SA for some opera concerts? I found out last weekend. I wish we could go!!! A few of my favorite songs are:
Mille Lune Mille Onde (what does that mean?)
Time to Say Goodbye (with Sarah Brightman)
Because We Believe
Solamente una vez
Chiara
I must get ready for bed if I want to get at least 7 hours of sleep.
Lord, give me the guidance to know when to hold on and when to let go and the grace to make the right decision with dignity. AMEN
Why does the weekend have to be so damn short?!?! UGH!!!!!! I have my alarm set for 6am so I can get up and go for a 30 min walk before getting ready for work. I went tonight--took Oreo with me -- and damn if she did something pretty funny. Let me expand on this....
Ok, so I visited with my Care Receiver tonight and one thing we talked about was us getting into an exercise program and sticking with it. So, tonight from 9-9:30 I took Oreo for a walk. Now keep in mind....I usually do take a poop pickerupper bag--but tonight I did not. And low and behold..she had to go..#2! And damn if she rocks...she picked a front lawn with an OBAMA sign in it. Well I guess she told them! :-) Sorry GG -- but come on...it's funny!!!
Danny is at the kitchen table studying for the CFP exam. He will take it on Nov 21 and Nov 22--along with Wendy and Doug (two others from his class who missed it by less than 10 questions!) Paul is fast asleep..for now!
I went to see my family dr this past week to talk about upping the dosage on my meds. She agreed and I am starting to think that maybe the Wellbutrin is having an unfavorable reaction. A friend emailed me today and said Wellbutrin made her suicidal. :-(
Hey SA---did you know that Andrea Bocelli is coming to SA for some opera concerts? I found out last weekend. I wish we could go!!! A few of my favorite songs are:
Mille Lune Mille Onde (what does that mean?)
Time to Say Goodbye (with Sarah Brightman)
Because We Believe
Solamente una vez
Chiara
I must get ready for bed if I want to get at least 7 hours of sleep.
Lord, give me the guidance to know when to hold on and when to let go and the grace to make the right decision with dignity. AMEN
Saturday, September 27, 2008
The End of Septmber....
How sad to hear that Paul Newman died. He was a super cute 83 year old man!
Busy morning around here. Danny and Paul went to the zoo and I did all this:
Cleaners
Grocery Store
Dropped off a bag at GoodWill
Bank
Post Office
Talked to my best friend Tish (and Paul's Godmother) for 25 min
Met Gloria for lunch and to catch up
Two loads of laundry
And finally - washed dishes
Can I rest now?!!!
Busy morning around here. Danny and Paul went to the zoo and I did all this:
Cleaners
Grocery Store
Dropped off a bag at GoodWill
Bank
Post Office
Talked to my best friend Tish (and Paul's Godmother) for 25 min
Met Gloria for lunch and to catch up
Two loads of laundry
And finally - washed dishes
Can I rest now?!!!
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Oh So Close.....
Disappointing news to report....Danny did not pass the most difficult CFP exam...yet that is. He thought he had missed passing by 12 questions--but it is only 8 questions. I think he told me there is something like 290 on the exam. Of his seven classmates...4 passed and 3 did not. The three who did not pass....are planning to take it again Nov 21 and Nov 22. So, all those CFP books are back spread out all over the kitchen table (AGAIN!) and my poor husband is back to studying for another two months. The national pass rate is 55%. My friend Evin said she missed passing the Kansas Bar Exam by 0.0025%----the first time she took that dreaded exam. OUCH!
Is it getting old to say---I had another busy week?!?! I am thrilled that tomorrow is Friday! Yippy Skippy!
Danny used his birthday money and bought a really nice new suit today! Ralph Lauren dark grey--super sweet and he looks oh so nice in it! It was on sale.....$294..from something like $450. If you have never seen Danny in a suit..with one of his fancy Nordstrom shirts and $100 tie -- you must one day! He looks fabulous if I do say so myself!
We are meeting with Paul's NEISD Speech Pathologist tomorrow morning at 8:30. Her name is Anne and all her notes to us have been encouraging. I am looking forward to the meeting. She sees Paul Tues and Thurs mornings for 30 min each time.
**Brief interruption .......coming home tonight I had my windows down and there was a dead skunk in the road and seriously---I about threw up. The smell was horrific. I think the worse ever!!! I really do think the smell is still all over by body...b/c as I sit here typing this entry...I am about to gag!!!!
Danny is playing in the SPURS golf tournament tomorrow at Canyon Springs Golf Club. My company is a sponsor (our owners are also investors in the SPURS) and there is a foursome playing. Lucky him! I am going to drive the beer cart!
Ok, what I am about to share next is rather sad and heartbreaking. I have been reading this young gal's blog for about 8-10 weeks now. I ask you to check it out and pray for her these next several weeks. She is pregnant and having a C-Section in 13 days. In all honesty--I would never be able to do what she is doing--never!!
Shifting again---there was a bridal shower for one of our young co workers last Sunday. Janice opened up her lovely home to all of us silly gals. Well ok, I am probably the silliest of them all. I was the "official" photograpeher and tried to capture a nice party. Leave it to Marta to go and buy something OFF her registry. One item was a set of cards with sex positions....cartoon pics with names. If you are a prude...don't look below.......but it was oh so funny to watch and take pictures of a few of the gals whooting and hollaring over them and checking ALL of them out!!! They said they needed ideas.....!!!! TMI First---a picture of the cute young soon to be bride--Kayla.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Help - I am Drowning!
S.O.S. - chunky, MWF needs help! Remember what the wicked witch of the West said at the end of the movie - "I'm melting.....I'm melting!" Well, imagine me standing here in my study saying with a slight whine..."I'm drowning...I'm drowning!"
A FULL week of work and a lot of running around and work appts. My days are long and tiring! In an out of the car..in and our of the office....networking events at night.....meeting with clients at night......all the while feeling that annoying chronic pain! No rest for the weary either! Last night I never really sat sit until oh about 10pm. Errands, laundry, picking up the dang house. All before noon today I did: Grocery Store, Cleaners, Post Office, took 4 HUGE bags of stuff to the St. PJ's Children's Home thrift store and a pedicure!
Danny is SUPER pissy and annoyed b/c the damn CFP exam result letter STILL has not gotten here. Three of his buddies got theirs on Thurs--one failed and two passed. So, we thought--ok, Friday it will come.....NOPE! Ok, it will arrive today......NOPE! GEEZ LOUISE people in Washington DC!! They said all letters were mailed Tuesday - so what is up with Danny not getting his yet!
I need to run one more errand and continue picking up and laundry. The SOS is for help cleaning my house. There is NEVER anytime to get it done and at this time--we really cannot afford to have someone come in. What we really need is this great company I used 4 years ago to do a big overhaul and major cleaning. The cost is like $350! But then it is easier to keep the house up and running and I don't feel like I am drowning!!!!!
We must leave here at 5:45 today to take Paul to a co-workers house and then on downtown to the Grand Hyatt for tonight's UTHSC event. Danny will wear a tux and I have a cocktail dress and fancy accessories of course...all found in my jewelry stand and closet--nothing new!
Here's a dare to all of you.......look back at the entire month of August and calculate how much you spent on gas. (then post a comment here) Let me know if you have 1, 2 or more cars. We have 2 cars and we both have sales jobs. Our total car gas bill for August was $495!!!
Have a superb day peeps! Rock on!
A FULL week of work and a lot of running around and work appts. My days are long and tiring! In an out of the car..in and our of the office....networking events at night.....meeting with clients at night......all the while feeling that annoying chronic pain! No rest for the weary either! Last night I never really sat sit until oh about 10pm. Errands, laundry, picking up the dang house. All before noon today I did: Grocery Store, Cleaners, Post Office, took 4 HUGE bags of stuff to the St. PJ's Children's Home thrift store and a pedicure!
Danny is SUPER pissy and annoyed b/c the damn CFP exam result letter STILL has not gotten here. Three of his buddies got theirs on Thurs--one failed and two passed. So, we thought--ok, Friday it will come.....NOPE! Ok, it will arrive today......NOPE! GEEZ LOUISE people in Washington DC!! They said all letters were mailed Tuesday - so what is up with Danny not getting his yet!
I need to run one more errand and continue picking up and laundry. The SOS is for help cleaning my house. There is NEVER anytime to get it done and at this time--we really cannot afford to have someone come in. What we really need is this great company I used 4 years ago to do a big overhaul and major cleaning. The cost is like $350! But then it is easier to keep the house up and running and I don't feel like I am drowning!!!!!
We must leave here at 5:45 today to take Paul to a co-workers house and then on downtown to the Grand Hyatt for tonight's UTHSC event. Danny will wear a tux and I have a cocktail dress and fancy accessories of course...all found in my jewelry stand and closet--nothing new!
Here's a dare to all of you.......look back at the entire month of August and calculate how much you spent on gas. (then post a comment here) Let me know if you have 1, 2 or more cars. We have 2 cars and we both have sales jobs. Our total car gas bill for August was $495!!!
Have a superb day peeps! Rock on!
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Two Year Event
Danny began taking the CFP courses in September 2006. He had to take 7 exams along the way and study his little heart out. The big exam was in July 2008 and it has been 8 LONG weeks waiting for the results. I read on the national CFP website today that the exam result letters were mailed September 16. Geez people -- took long enough! So, we should know tomorrow, Friday or Saturday if he passed. Only 55% of the folks who take the exam pass it. It is one difficult exam..and I say better Danny than me!! I am not worried -- I know he passed! So, in a couple of days--the party will commence!
Busy weekend ahead. Cleaning and errands Sat and then we have a big event o attend at the Grand Hyatt Saturday night. The event is honoring Gov. Dolph Briscoe and it should be a lot of fun. Danny has to wear a tux. I am wearing my black cocktail dress and I bought some new jewelry for something different. If you live in SA..or Houston..check out Charming Charlie. Pretty neat accessory place. Here in SA it is located at The Rim. Then Sunday morning - going to another event my company is sponsoring at Our Lady of the Lake. Mass celebrated by Archbishop Gomez and then lunch afterwards. Then home to freshen up and head to a bridal shower at 2pm for a co-worker. Can anyone say......"Man, Susan will be partied out by the time Sunday night rolls around...!"
And it's OFFICIAL-- I am campaigning to become Queen of the Vine for the 2009 Fiesta Event called A Taste of the Northside. Check out the voting website HERE.
Off to prepare for bed. Danny should be home soon from his dinner thing with the co workers and subordinates.
Love to all.....
Busy weekend ahead. Cleaning and errands Sat and then we have a big event o attend at the Grand Hyatt Saturday night. The event is honoring Gov. Dolph Briscoe and it should be a lot of fun. Danny has to wear a tux. I am wearing my black cocktail dress and I bought some new jewelry for something different. If you live in SA..or Houston..check out Charming Charlie. Pretty neat accessory place. Here in SA it is located at The Rim. Then Sunday morning - going to another event my company is sponsoring at Our Lady of the Lake. Mass celebrated by Archbishop Gomez and then lunch afterwards. Then home to freshen up and head to a bridal shower at 2pm for a co-worker. Can anyone say......"Man, Susan will be partied out by the time Sunday night rolls around...!"
And it's OFFICIAL-- I am campaigning to become Queen of the Vine for the 2009 Fiesta Event called A Taste of the Northside. Check out the voting website HERE.
Off to prepare for bed. Danny should be home soon from his dinner thing with the co workers and subordinates.
Love to all.....
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Huricane Ike
It's been a week full of worry and anticipation - with not knowing where old Ike would come ashore. At one point, it was headed towards Corpus Christi. CC is only 120 miles from San Antonio, so if that were to happen--we would have had some rough weather. But it shifted east and the eye went right over SE Houston - near Galveston - near Friendswood, TX (where Danny's family lives). Have you seen all the devastation?! To quote EVERY news person Thurs, Fri and Sat -- if anyone stayed near Galveston or those zip codes who had mandatory evacuations--"they are fools!" Property and stubbornness are not worth risking lives for.....!!!! I don't think many people really understood the magnitude of this hurricane. It was no Hurricane Rita from 3 years ago. Ike took up most of the Gulf of Mexico for pete's sake!!! With a few million without power--it will be a long recovery. But if you're alive and well -- that is most important.
Work was busy of course. Trying to get new business and meeting with people who can assist with that! Working on a project - well three really. Danny's 43rd birthday was yesterday. He and Paul were scheduled to travel to Houston and return home tomorrow. By Tues this week - we knew that wasn't going to happen. So, he and Paul went to the zoo yesterday while I did some cleaning and laundry. Then we met a group of friends at BIGZ Burger Joint last night to celebrate Danny. It was fun and after Paul went to bed we watched Flightplan. It was an ok movie. I wouldn't rush out to rent it though...we give it 3 stars..out of five.
We have our Teams meeting today at 5pm and after I need to visit with my care receiver. I am a Stephen Minister and I haven't seen her in a couple of weeks. Then of course it's getting ready for the work and school week. I have a big client meeting Thurs night at 6 and a UTHSC event at the Grand Hyatt downtown Sat night. One of our owners asked for specifically for Danny and I to attend and sit at our company table. Uh, sure Charlie--anything you want dude!! We just need a sitter for Paul.
Before I attempt more chores--while Paul is asleep and Danny is watching NFL -- below are some recent movies I rented and I would recommend them.
Moondance Alexander
Love's Unfolding Dream
Charlie Wilson's War
21
National Treasure - Book of Secrets
Rendition
Jack and Jill vs The World
Under the Same Moon
I am also reading a few books right now ---
for Teams of Our Lady - Covenant Marriage by Gary Chapman
for my new GNO Bible Study Group - Discerning the Voice of God
before bed - North Carolina Brides
for Paul - Dr. Atwood's book on Asperger's Syndrome
for work - Get More Referrals Now and The Referral of a Lifetime
Work was busy of course. Trying to get new business and meeting with people who can assist with that! Working on a project - well three really. Danny's 43rd birthday was yesterday. He and Paul were scheduled to travel to Houston and return home tomorrow. By Tues this week - we knew that wasn't going to happen. So, he and Paul went to the zoo yesterday while I did some cleaning and laundry. Then we met a group of friends at BIGZ Burger Joint last night to celebrate Danny. It was fun and after Paul went to bed we watched Flightplan. It was an ok movie. I wouldn't rush out to rent it though...we give it 3 stars..out of five.
We have our Teams meeting today at 5pm and after I need to visit with my care receiver. I am a Stephen Minister and I haven't seen her in a couple of weeks. Then of course it's getting ready for the work and school week. I have a big client meeting Thurs night at 6 and a UTHSC event at the Grand Hyatt downtown Sat night. One of our owners asked for specifically for Danny and I to attend and sit at our company table. Uh, sure Charlie--anything you want dude!! We just need a sitter for Paul.
Before I attempt more chores--while Paul is asleep and Danny is watching NFL -- below are some recent movies I rented and I would recommend them.
Moondance Alexander
Love's Unfolding Dream
Charlie Wilson's War
21
National Treasure - Book of Secrets
Rendition
Jack and Jill vs The World
Under the Same Moon
I am also reading a few books right now ---
for Teams of Our Lady - Covenant Marriage by Gary Chapman
for my new GNO Bible Study Group - Discerning the Voice of God
before bed - North Carolina Brides
for Paul - Dr. Atwood's book on Asperger's Syndrome
for work - Get More Referrals Now and The Referral of a Lifetime
Sunday, September 7, 2008
2008 Parade of Homes
The 2008 Parade of Homes will come to a close in 15 minutes. This year's parade was a success--I think anyway. Nine custom home builders -- all awesome! One of my clients and favorite people had a home this year...#9! His name is Don Craighead and is a super sweet man. He became my VIP insurance client back in 2001 and I recently took him away from my former employer--it's me he loves! He won the Realtors Choice award -- their favorite!
And I do believe he will win the People's Choice Award. Folks could vote for their favorite as they left. I didn't have to work it too much -- and persuade them to vote for #9 -- his masterpiece was the overwhelming favorite. I worked the event 4 days and had a good time, but am also wiped out! It ain't cool here in South Texas lately.....
Don has a lovely wife, Nell, who is his decorator. And three daughter--Julie, Jill and Jenny. Julie is my age..well, she is 5 months older than me! Sometimes I tell people..he has 3 +1 daughters--and I am the +1! I mentioned that to him this week and he said..sure..at least I think he said that! :-)
We met some friends for lunch today at 11. Paul had a good time and behaved very well! He loves Diane, Adrian and Uncle Barney. Daddy and Barney have been friends since first grade -- so, a VERY long time!! Barney lives in Arlington, but has been here all week on vacation. After lunch we went to Barney's parent's house--which is always fun and interesting. See, Joe and Mary Esther Bernal are BIG TIME Democrats. Joe B was once a Texas Senator and now serves on the State Board of Education's Board. Mr. Bernal went to the DNC........he and Danny really get into talking politics. This time, very little was said as Joe needed help with his computer and it was Adrian to the rescue. Mary Esther, Danny, Diane, Barney and I entertained Paul with these neato cards Mrs. Bernal had. Animals, animals, animals--Paul's favorite thing! He did a phenomenal job of naming most of them. He also did a super job of putting them all back into their case----he has excellent fine motor skills!
While Paul was napping today I ran off to get a much needed pedicure. My feet were raw and ugly from all the standing and walking I did this week at the Parade of Homes. We're having pizza for dinner and then I have some things to do before bed. I am going to get up at 5:45 and go for a 45 min walk...so I am charging my IPOD and will get my walking clothes out tonight.
How did Sunday night arrive so quickly. Seems like it was just Friday @ 5pm. UGH!
While I have been typing this blog entry, I have my ITUNES open and have been listening to an array of music. Everything from Madonna, Selah, Carrie Underwood, Loverboy, ZZ Top, Motley Crue, Mark Harris, Pink, Karina, Matchbox 20. I love music and a variety--can you tell?!
I don't know about any of you--but I am often discouraged and need my faith and God to help me turn it all around. So, I share this with you--if you ever need it!
Psalm 138: 7 - "Lord, even when I have trouble all around me, you will keep me alive. When my enemies are angry, you will reach down and save me by your power."
Father, God -- help us to minimize our struggles; yet, at the same time,help us recognize that any struggle we have is small in comparison to the great God we serve. AMEN
The boys are back---with PIZZA!! Gotta run....adios!
And I do believe he will win the People's Choice Award. Folks could vote for their favorite as they left. I didn't have to work it too much -- and persuade them to vote for #9 -- his masterpiece was the overwhelming favorite. I worked the event 4 days and had a good time, but am also wiped out! It ain't cool here in South Texas lately.....
Don has a lovely wife, Nell, who is his decorator. And three daughter--Julie, Jill and Jenny. Julie is my age..well, she is 5 months older than me! Sometimes I tell people..he has 3 +1 daughters--and I am the +1! I mentioned that to him this week and he said..sure..at least I think he said that! :-)
We met some friends for lunch today at 11. Paul had a good time and behaved very well! He loves Diane, Adrian and Uncle Barney. Daddy and Barney have been friends since first grade -- so, a VERY long time!! Barney lives in Arlington, but has been here all week on vacation. After lunch we went to Barney's parent's house--which is always fun and interesting. See, Joe and Mary Esther Bernal are BIG TIME Democrats. Joe B was once a Texas Senator and now serves on the State Board of Education's Board. Mr. Bernal went to the DNC........he and Danny really get into talking politics. This time, very little was said as Joe needed help with his computer and it was Adrian to the rescue. Mary Esther, Danny, Diane, Barney and I entertained Paul with these neato cards Mrs. Bernal had. Animals, animals, animals--Paul's favorite thing! He did a phenomenal job of naming most of them. He also did a super job of putting them all back into their case----he has excellent fine motor skills!
While Paul was napping today I ran off to get a much needed pedicure. My feet were raw and ugly from all the standing and walking I did this week at the Parade of Homes. We're having pizza for dinner and then I have some things to do before bed. I am going to get up at 5:45 and go for a 45 min walk...so I am charging my IPOD and will get my walking clothes out tonight.
How did Sunday night arrive so quickly. Seems like it was just Friday @ 5pm. UGH!
While I have been typing this blog entry, I have my ITUNES open and have been listening to an array of music. Everything from Madonna, Selah, Carrie Underwood, Loverboy, ZZ Top, Motley Crue, Mark Harris, Pink, Karina, Matchbox 20. I love music and a variety--can you tell?!
I don't know about any of you--but I am often discouraged and need my faith and God to help me turn it all around. So, I share this with you--if you ever need it!
Psalm 138: 7 - "Lord, even when I have trouble all around me, you will keep me alive. When my enemies are angry, you will reach down and save me by your power."
Father, God -- help us to minimize our struggles; yet, at the same time,help us recognize that any struggle we have is small in comparison to the great God we serve. AMEN
The boys are back---with PIZZA!! Gotta run....adios!
Monday, September 1, 2008
Paul at Zilker Gardens in Austin
We left home this morning at 8:30 and got to Austin around 9:45 - specifically Zilker Gardens. It's free! Parking is free too! Loved it! We enjoyed all the prettiness and I took several pictures of the lad -- so fun! We hiked up Mt. Bonnell in the humid, hot blistering sun! But it was all worth it to see the view again and Paul loved every minute of it! Here are a few of my favorite looks from the day.....
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