My college daughter is at it again.....

Yes my daughter has done it again. This time she has cut her hair. However it looks REALLY cute. But it is SHORT. Check out the pics at our online family web album at the link below.


http://picasaweb.google.com/franksregina

I am so proud of Rusty

Rusty now has a running, inspected, licensed, and insured vehicle. He is doing so wonderful at his job. I am so proud.

Underworld

Rob took me to the movies tonight. We went to see Underworld. Oh my word.... Awesome is all I can say. I loved it. However, I must say if you have not seen the first two, then this third one will not be quite as enjoyable but still a good flick as long as you like Vampire movies. I on the other hand have seen the first two multiple times of course.

Rob also took me out to dinner and then to shop for him a new pair of shoes. It was a great "date night".

But then again, how could it not be with such a great guy like him.....?

Health, God, and Lil' Mamaw

You know, my brother said something to me today that made perfect sense after I finally finished with a 20 minute blubbering ball session on his shoulder.
I went to the spine surgeon today, and as nice as he was he handed me really not so pleasant news. He informed me that they could go in and "remove / scrape" the arthritis from my spine and put in some rods and pins, and providing my body did not reject them they could then do a second surgery to repair my bulging discs. That would repair only about 1/3 of the problem with my spine/back. The fun news was however that the surgery would never take place because even if he would take my case there was probably not an Anesthesiologist that would. He was so sweet, and could not say I would not make it through the surgery so he put it like this. On a scale of one to ten being the highest rate of success through the surgery, I was looking at a one. I cried, and he got teared up. I explained I had hoped for any new procedure that would help me get off of disability. He explained that due to my other illnesses/diseases that surgery was just still not an option for me. He explained also, which I thought was great information, that anytime they do back/spine surgery they legally can not give any kind of blood thinners. I have a disease that I must have blood thinners. I could not go for several days without my medication. I would clot up and have another stroke.
The reason I started blubbering was my Lil' Mamaw was crippled with arthritis. It eventually took her life. I just do not want to live my life like that. I know how she hurt. How her body would not, and could not move, but her mind wanted to. She was a wonderful person and I miss her so much. I watched arthritis completely cripple her and suck the joy right out of her life, then take her life. I don't want to be that person, and it scares me and makes me angry with God. Yes God knows I am angry with Him. He and I talk about it. In fact I am sure Lil' Mamaw is up there trying to tell him how to handle things with my family. But anyway, when I was crying to Billy he said something so seriouse but it stuck me with humor. He said, " With the way Mamaw was ate up with arthritis you had to wonder in the gene pool what was going to happen or who would get it, I am so sorry it was you.". Now isn't that sweet. I love my brother. I love the way he loves me and cares about not only my soul but my physical health.
By the way:
I just want to say that out of all my experiences of using parkland, this was a WONDERFUL experience. This doctor educated me on the reasons why we were making the choices we were regarding my health. He was quick to come in and see me. The room and facility were in excellent shape and condition (better than I have seen at Baylor). I know not all of my Parkland experiences are great, but GOOD JOB to the Spine Center at Simmons Building at Parkland.
and.....
I miss you and love you Mamaw.

Tyler's Birthday

Well.... Tyler turned 15. He had his celebration feast at Joe's Crab Shack. We had a wonderful time. Tyler had about 18 or 19 friend and family members that attended. We had the wonderful pleasure of watching Tyler "break it down" for us on the dance floor. He also managed to get his grandma to dance with him which was so fun to watch. Before the night was over, one of the great gifts Tyler got to open was a Letterman's Jacket. He was very surprised by the gift. The Party ended with the Joe's Crab Shack workers singing Happy Birthday and had Tyler running around the restaurant in a cowboy hat riding a stick horse, and being chased by two little Indians. IT WAS GREAT FUN !

True Repentance

I always thought I was saved because I THOUGHT I had a relationship with Christ. It was in June of 2008 that Christ showed me what TRUE REPENTANCE is and what REPENTANCE really meant. A key factor I had left out of my relationship with Christ.
I repented and am now truly saved.
Without true repentance you can not truly be saved. Repentance is not just saying the words of the promise and desire to change and turn from our sins, but living out the words. Walking daily with Christ, prayer and scripture study as we actually turn away from the sins we have repented of.
Are you truly saved or do you just think you are? I hope you are.

God Tube

I have recently been turned onto God Tube..... boy I love it. I have met some very talented Christian Musicians as well as Ministers on there. Hope my family will all check it out. At first it is a little hard to understand the front and back page. Kind of like myspace or facebook. But when you get the hang of it you will feel as if it paid off.

Brothers and Sisters

Sisters and brothers

My whole life I wished I could have a close relationship with my brother and my sister. We were all just so different growing up that it seemed impossible. I am so blessed to finally have both. I talk to my sister and brother each on a 3 to 4 times a week basis. It feels good to have these relationships. Oh, we still have very big differences, but those big differences seem so small compared to a life with no relationship with them. I love them both so very much.
Thank you Lord for such blessings in my life.

My Daughter

What is a mom to do when she has a daughter that is as hard headed as the mom was at her age.....? Like getting a speeding ticket in a school zone...ouch!

Rob's work hours

The hours Rob works drive me crazy........ When he works 6-2 we see each other all the time, but when he works 2-10 or 10-6 it is as if we do not get to see each other. I don't get it. He is still working 8 hours, and sleeping 8 hours. GRRR