January 9/2017 

We are settling into 2018. Happy all the holidays are behind us. Jamie and I have decided we need to come up with a plan for Christmas over the next few years. We have to take turns with the kids so we have our family Christmas every other year on Boxing Day. So our Christmas Day was pretty lonely as we had nothing to do and no where to go. It was a terriable day for both of us. Christmas is not my favourite time of year anyway and I was on the verge of tears all day. So next time we are going to make some plans not sure what yet. But for sure some plans. So now on to 2018 !!!! 

I am still feeling pretty good except!!!! that I have a very soar arm. It just happens to be my left arm the side my cancer was on and the arm where the lymph nodes were taken from. I am very worried about getting lymphadenitis that is where your arm swells from the lymph nodes being blocked.  It can happen any time after having your lymph nodes removed.  Soooo back to the doctor we go again. My appointment is Wednesday at 2:45. Not the best time of the day I will probably be there until 5 pm.  But it needs to be checked out.  I also have a full body CT booked for January 17th. I will be there for 4 hours and I have to be at the hospital at 8:30 am.  Yikes.  Still some follow up my doctor is doing. I know it is a good thing but of course it makes me worry they will find something else?? 😬

I had some very heartbreaking news over the holidays. There are people that come into our lives for a short period of time. But make such a BIG impact this is what Sheila did. A lady I met in Mexico on my first trip there, and then also on my second trip. Her name was Sheila and she has died. She was a very beautiful person. She helped Cathy and I in the first few days as we were so lost and confused and most of all scared. Sheila showed us the ropes and helped us feel more comfortable. Was there all alone and brought her work, and was working all the while getting treatments too. Sheila always had the time to help not just me but many others. Always with a smile that just warmed your heart, she had the most beautiful smile. I will miss you Sheila and remember you always. Rest in peace my friend pain free, fly high with the Angels ❤️😇

As I settle into the new year, I have decided I really need to get my butt in gear, if we plan to move anytime soon. I am a collector. I have collected way to much stuff, I mean way to much stuff. What am I going to do with all this STUFF?? It is really actually overwhelming. Jamie and I start to get motivated then we hit a cupboard like where all my Angels are and we say lets start tomorrow.  Lol lol. Will we ever get through everything ? I really don’t know ??  Wish me luck. 😜😪 moving sucks. 

Jamie and I were lucky enough to have Mac’s girls our beautiful Grandaughters Hannah  and Ava spend a night with us. This comes with many challenges as Ava has diabetis. But she is one tough little cookie. And I was proud of myself as I rocked her needles and her food. Of course with Mac’s help. Lol lol. We had such a great time with them. Ava talked me into curling her hair with rollers and she was such a trooper she slept with them all night even when I offered to take them out for her through the night. She loved the curls in the morning. This from a little girl with beautiful naturally curly hair. Hannah got lots of lovin in with her Papa as she is definatley a Papa’s girl. Wherever he was for two days she was on his heals. And both girls slept with Papa in his “BIG” bed. I slept on the couch and checked Ava’s monitor ever hour all night. I was constantly worried about her.  But she was fine. Thank you Jesus.🙏🏼this was the first time in two years we had them spend the night, as I was sick and we were all learning how to deal with diabetis. Now we have the first time down I hope for many more wonderful sleepover nights with Papa and Mama❤️❤️ we are very blessed to have these two very special little girls in our lives. Along with another little girl and 3 pretty fantastic boys too. 

Today’s Saying : Everyone you meet always asks if you have a career, if you are married, or own a house, do you have children?  As if life is a grocery list. But no one ever asks if you are happy? 

Beth 😇