I will be getting another grandchild in December. Another little girl. I have been so fortunate to be able to babysit Leah for the last two years. She has started dance classes. She's the cutest little girl on the dance floor. (But then I might be a little partial). I have been having a very hard time giving up the past. I enjoy being a pharmacist and would have done that till I dropped dead in the pharmacy. But, God had other plans, and being the sinning human that I am, I wanted to do things my way. I have been seeing a therapist to help work out some of these issues. My internist (whose mother has similar eye issues and was a surgical tech at Lourdes ((hmmm, funny how things work out)) )suggested that I see a therapist for "pain management". Well....I finally agreed with the doubts that she could help. So, I started seeing Judith Ervin LCSW.... I had a really bad attitude going into the first appointment, but quickly changed my demeanor. Needless to say, I have benefited greatly from these appointments. She has helped me changed the way my thoughts were going. I have to accept where I am today and make the necessary changes in my life, to deal with what has been dealt me today. So, I am trying, and doing a much better job of it. I still want to go back and pick up the old me. I guess it is the greedy sinner...wanting to make the big bucks so I can buy things that I think I need (but actually just want). So, I digress, my life as it is today..... I plan to walk in the 5K Color Run in Memphis this October. That should be interesting. The couch potato that I am. But notice I said WALK. My foot still bothers me where I fell down the steps and fractured my metatarsal. But, where there is a will there is a way. If I have to crawl across the line, I will. Several others from my church will be running/walking as well. So, I guess they could carry me. He ain't heavy, he's my brother. I also started a knitted baby blanket for the new bundle of joy. I have been informed by Leah that the new baby's name will be Mao. We have been watching BabyFirst and they have a program called Mia, Mao. It is a clamation of two kittens. It really is quite cute. They have a catchy little song that goes with the program. It is stuck in my head FOREVER. John informed me one day this week that they were thinking about naming the baby, Mia. What a coincidence. Also....I almost forgot. John has been working on making me a farm table that will seat 12. Will, update on that later.

We are nearing the end of 2012. All-in-all it hasn't been a bad year. Lots of things to look forward to in the coming year. Another vacation to Tybee Island, with the family, There will be about 27 of us. What a crew. I have became a Pinterest addict. I just love to see what other people are doing with their talents. I have two pugs once again. I had to put my faithful companion, Boscoe, to sleep in Jan of 2012. Several months ago, I got a call from a friend wanting to know if I would be willing to provide a home for a rescue pug. I said yes, now I have my first black pug, Lily. She is so sweet and a bit hyperactive. She sleeps under my desk when I am in my office. Never leaves my side. I smile when I look down at her. She has a lot of the same mannerisms that Boscoe had. Maybe I'm just looking for the similarities. My other pug, collectively I call them 'my girls', is trying to let her know that she is the boss. I guess we'll see. My fawn pug, Zizia, is very small, but a lot of pug in a little package. I have lots of things I would like to accomplish in 2013, but will go in the direction that my Lord chooses for me to go. Thy will be done.

Men's Retreat

This weekend was the Men's Retreat for our church. This was the first year they had a retreat and all-in-all it turned out great. We have a great bunch of men at our church. Now to move on to planning the Women's Retreat for March of next year.

Pinterest

I haven't visited my blog in some time. I have been sitting at home taking care of my granddaughter while her parents are at work. Not such a bad job. I was introduced to a new addication (new to me) called Pinterest. I love to see what other people create. I like to think that someday, I will follow through on all those "pins" I think are worthy of trying. I have been working on the 2012 Women's Retreat for our church. One more week, then I will move onto something else. I think I'm going to make a real effort to have a pretty, weed-free garden this year. We'll see.

A beautiful day

Today is a beautiful day in western Kentucky. Others on the east coast are not as fortunate. My prayers are with you.

Tomorrow's the big day

This time tomorrow I should have another grandchild. There is absolutely nothing like it. I have waited a long time for this. John and Rachel should be holding little Leah tomorrow. She is breech so she will be born by c-section. She also was estimated at 9 pounds 6 ounces last week.
I have had eye surgery and am still recovering very slowly. Not as fast as I would like, but everything happens in God's time and not ours. I am not supposed to be picking up anything heavier than 10 pounds. So....Leah.....10 pounds is the maximum you can gain. Glenn said he would be glad to hold her for me. Not the same.

Annie Jr

I haven't posted in some time. Actually I forgot my password. That's what happens as you get older. You start forgetting things. I have been working on a remodelling the house these last few months. We actually started the project before the big "ice storm". Then we had to use some weekends to clean up after that. Now, it seems, that we have so many other things to do. What was to be a quick project has turned into a loooong project. But, that's OK. I want to do it right. Finishing drywall can take a long time. (expecially if you want the walls to be smooth). Glenn and I went to see Micah last week in his first Broadway production of Annie Jr. He got the part of Sandy the dog. I thought he stole the show. (I guess all Nanas feel that way). He was so cute and he has no fear of getting up in front of a large crowd and performing. We are going to keep the grandchildren next week while Jamie takes a group of his youth to Jonathan Creek. I'm looking forward to that. I know Jamie will have fun with his group and we will have fun with the grandchildren. Later in the month Glenn and I will be headed to Amelia Island. We have never been there and are looking forward to the short trip. Of course, I will be in continuing education seminars, and he will be will my sister Debbie and her husband Roger, enjoying the ocean. We are also planning our fall trip to the mountains. We couldn't get the Cozy Bear View this year because someone had already booked it. The nerve.....that is the cabin we have been staying at for years. Anyway that forced us to look for another cabin. Hopefully we have made a wise choice. Glenn is supposed to call and book the cabin today. We have such a good time just relaxing and doing nothing.