My Little Buddy

As most of you know Thomas and I have five, yes five little doxies...these little people have become our kids. We started with Bristol and he makes sure that the rest of the clan knows that he is #1. Then came Lily Belle, she was so tiny when we bring her home only four pounds. She quickly became my little girl following me everywhere. Then came the puppies. Four of them, we were able to sell one but just couldn't part with the other three. BB, Sgt. Major Bogie and Annie. BB has become my little buddy. He will lay at my feet where ever I am. When I go shower he sets at the door. When I'm in the kitchen he lays on the rug and waits for me to sneak him a bite. When I venture into my office he is not satisfied till he's in my lap. There he will set or lay for as long as I'm at my desk. He is in my lap now sound asleep. Funny how people get attached to their dogs. Some days when the world is a cruel place and our friends seem to have forgotten about us, all we need to do is go home and at the door we will find unconditional love. All they see is love.....their owner is home and no matter what the problems they just seem to falter away. We are welcomed home with excitement and kisses.

70 square miles....

My friend Cindy and her husband Marty have been in Aruba for the last few days. Each day she sends me an update of their fun in the sun!!!
She explains in great detail how the palm trees sway in the cool breezes of the island, the turquoise water and the white sand. The beautiful sunsets and the latest umbrella drink.
Today they were renting a jeep and driving around the island. Aruba is 70 square miles.Cindy states that with each turn of the road the view just gets better and better. Post card perfect she puts it.
I emailed her back and gave her great detail of how it reached 72 degrees in Uniontown today and the wind was out the the southeast with 18 mile wind gust. Now all I need is for my pond water to be turquoise.....

Update....

Talked with my buddy and well it's back for more chemo. The doctor decided to change things for a bit. Now he's taking chemo every day to see how this does. It just breaks my heart to see him suffer. He told me the chemo really makes him sick. It's all that I can do not to cry when we talk. I want him well, I want my ole buddy back. I need to pick on him and give him a hard time and we need to have our weekly talks about how crazy republicans are. (he like me is a born democrat) I will never give up hope, I promised him that I would hang in there with him and be a shoulder for him. I will keep the faith for both of us even when he is to weak to be strong......

Birthday Girl....

Tomorrow March 17 is my BFF Shelley's birthday......
If I was rich I would do what Oprah does for her best friends. I'd fuel up my jet, invite some of our friends and we would party on an island in the Caribbean for a week!!! Money would be no object and the whole island would be ours...fun in the sun celebrating Shelley's birthday.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHELLEY
See ya tomorrow!!

The watch...

Each morning I spend a few minutes to read the news on some of my favorite sites. Then in the evening I check to see how the day has gone through out America. I find it amusing how some of the media are fascinated with what Michelle chooses to wear for the day. Just the other day they were talking about her arms....how toned they were. Then there was a poll of the top 10 outfits that she had worn over the past 50 days.
Today, I ran across a site where you can order the same watch that Obama wears. It's a Jorg Gray 6500 Chronograph, he received his for his 46th birthday. You can own one today for a mere $325.00. It's a commemorative edition and comes with individualize serial number and is engraved with his name and the 44th president on the back. Now, don't you all rush and order one. I don't think I will be ordering Thomas one. He has his own special watch that I purchased for him when we were first married. His is engraved on the back also.
I hope the media don't get to personal...I really don't want to know where Michelle buys her undies. But it could cause a stir in the malls with everyone wanting the came kind and color!! I can read it now-- with the decline in auto sales there is one bright spot.....pantie sales are up!!!

Now we wait.....

Got my daily call from my buddy. He's done with the first round of radiation and chemo. Now we wait......Monday he goes in for blood work to see if the treatments have slowed the growth of the cancer. He sounded relieved that it was over for a few days. Maybe he can enjoy a few normal days. But with living with cancer, days are never normal. It's the not knowing that will drive you crazy. So keep him in your prayers.....

Friday Night Buffet

Thomas and I had supper at the Pines Friday night and man was it awesome. We didn't care to wait on an empty table for about 15 minutes, the wait was worth it. The BBQ chicken was so tender and savory. I've never been a fan of ribs, but Mike's were the best. Maybe that's why I have never cared much for them. Thomas even made the comment, "I thought you didn't like ribs". As we were leaving about 8pm there were still people waiting on a table.
I visited with Mike before leaving to thank him for a great supper. As a business owner I understand why Mike is changing things around. You have to be flexible, you have to step out side of the box. With the economy in the shape that it's in you have to be able to take a step back and look at all sides of your business. Come up with new ideals and try your best to stay afloat. Mike has done his homework.
There is only one change that I would have made Friday night.......Brent should have worked the carving table in his, Ball State shirt!!!!

Daily Phone Call

Gosh, it's been a while since I've posted....
I start each day awaiting a phone call from my buddy. Wondering how he is doing today. Taking radiation each day and chemo a couple days will weaken the body quickly. His voice is weak but his spirit is amazing. He's telling me to be strong all the while I give him his daily pep talk.
I hate cancer. In comes in like a thief in the night and steals you away. I live with cancer everyday, how dare it rob me of someone I love. For those of you that have lost loved one's to this evil disease you know my heartache. Keeping praying.........