One of the things I love most about Christmas is riding around and seeing all the lights. This year, however, I didn't see as many.
Maybe it was just me, but it really seemed as if a lot of homes didn't have lights this year.
I guess it is the economy. Maybe it is a way to cut back, but what a shame. It is a tradition!
The ones I did see were beautiful. I love the new blow up lighted yard art. Especially the ferris wheel with the characters on it. Or the giant snow globes...they are awesome!
I saw one house in particular somewhere in High Point that had different lighted items up and down each side of the large circular driveway to and from the house. It was something to see! The house itself was beautiful, but even more so with all the flashing lights celebrating the season.
My son and I were driving to the coast right before Christmas to stay with my parents and we saw a lighted deer on the side of the road and there was nothing else in sight. No house, no driveway, no nothing. I told him that was pretty random, but it was kind of neat. Then we had a whole discussion on how it was plugged in if there was nothing around it and who would have thought to put it there all alone!
This year in our house we had a white Christmas tree with clear lights and lots of red bows and ornaments. It was the prettiest tree I think I have ever had for Christmas. I finally put out the lighted deer I have had in a box in the attic for the last two years. It was my parents and then they gave it to my sister and she already had one so she gave it to me and I have never put it out. I sat it on the clear area outside our back porch on the lakeside and it was so pretty. You could see it from the inside and I just know the people across the lake loved looking at it too!
But I must tell you of the most beautiful lights of all!!
These weren't even near a Christmas tree or in a house or outside of a house. They weren't even meant to be Christmas lights at all.
It was the lights outside the radiation room. It was a sign above the door that read X-Ray In Use.
You see, every time my Dad would enter the room, the nurses would follow him in. They would turn on his favorite type of music and in about 3 minutes they would come out the door and close it behind them. They would then go to the next door on the right and in about 5 seconds the light would come on. It would stay on for about 4 to 5 seconds and then go off. Then out came the nurses to head back into the room with my Dad and the whole process would start over and happen one more time.
These lights to me were beautiful because it meant that with each session, he was healing. The swelling was going down and the tumors were going away! It was more than X-Ray in Use it was Healing in Use!!!
My Mom and Dad went home today and I must say I have missed seeing the lights. It is a bit scary that the treatment is finished, but I know that the healing has been done. We have claimed it and we believe God is going to heal. He is still in control!!
If you missed these lights then I must say I am happy you didn't have to visit the radiation clinic for Christmas, but it was a beautiful thing to witness and it will be the decoration I will remember most about this year's holiday.
Hope you all had wonderful holiday celebrations and I hope you will all have a peaceful and prosperous new year!
God Bless you all and please continue to pray for a cure!
Mel
Friday, January 2, 2009
Monday, December 29, 2008
I'm still here!!
I hope this holiday season has been wonderful for everyone. Mine has been quiet interesting to say the least. Some of you know what has been going on, but let me share a little about our holiday adventures.
As most of you know, we found out my Daddy had cancer over the Thanksgiving holiday. He and my mom have been staying with me and my wonderful Wesley since he got out of the hospital and I have been loving every minute of it!
My sister and I have been taking turns driving Daddy back and forth to Baptist hospital for radiation treatments. It is unfortunate that we are having to spend this quality time at the hospital, but it has really not been too bad. He is doing so well and feeling so good and his appetite, well let me just say this....he won't stop eating!!! The high powered steroids they have him on has caused him to be extremely hungry, so he can eat and eat and eat and not really get full. He seems to be full for a few minutes, and then he will be snacking on something else in the kitchen. The bad thing is I'm eating right along with him!!!!LOL!
Anyways, he is doing well and feeling great and has really enjoyed spending time with family and friends while he has been here.
During this time of taking care of him, we have had other things happen.
My sister's husband's mother had to be put in the hospital due to another round of strokes.
My sister came down with bronchitis the night my Daddy was put in Baptist hospital.
Her son Austin became sick with the cold and didn't feel well.
I came down with a bad head and chest cold along with laryngitis.
Then I got an abscessed tooth the week of Christmas and had to be put on drugs because my dentist was out of town until after the holidays.
Then my sister's son got sick at church and came down with a 24 hour flu.
My sister spend last Sunday afternoon in the ER because of an ovarian cyst.
My mother came down with the flu Tuesday and has been sick ever since.
My Daddy keeps saying he needs to hurry up and get home because he has made everybody worry about him and that is what is making us all sick!
In spite of it all, we are still holding strong to the wonderful phrase "God is in Control!!"
Our troubles are still so small compared to others and we don't complain. We rejoice in the promises our God has given us.
My Daddy's last radiation treatment is tomorrow and he is looking forward to finally heading home. He is going to be seeing a radiation specialists in Wilmington next Monday and will start his chemo and radiation on his chest next week.
All of Daddy and Momma's friends at the coast have been so wonderful. They have called and sent cards and letters to them. One couple, their neighbor's, actually drove here to my house a couple of weeks ago to come and spend some time with them and take us all out to eat barbecue!! What great friends!!
I wanted to thank you all for your prayers and words of encouragement. It has shown me how blessed I am to have wonderful friends like yourselves.
Continue to pray for my Daddy, and also pray for my Momma. She is worn out and not feeling well and will have a lot on her in the weeks to come!! Their names are Gary and Rosemary Clodfelter.
Also pray for a cure for cancer. I know it will come one day!!
I'll be in touch soon and until then peace and prosperity to all!
Mel
As most of you know, we found out my Daddy had cancer over the Thanksgiving holiday. He and my mom have been staying with me and my wonderful Wesley since he got out of the hospital and I have been loving every minute of it!
My sister and I have been taking turns driving Daddy back and forth to Baptist hospital for radiation treatments. It is unfortunate that we are having to spend this quality time at the hospital, but it has really not been too bad. He is doing so well and feeling so good and his appetite, well let me just say this....he won't stop eating!!! The high powered steroids they have him on has caused him to be extremely hungry, so he can eat and eat and eat and not really get full. He seems to be full for a few minutes, and then he will be snacking on something else in the kitchen. The bad thing is I'm eating right along with him!!!!LOL!
Anyways, he is doing well and feeling great and has really enjoyed spending time with family and friends while he has been here.
During this time of taking care of him, we have had other things happen.
My sister's husband's mother had to be put in the hospital due to another round of strokes.
My sister came down with bronchitis the night my Daddy was put in Baptist hospital.
Her son Austin became sick with the cold and didn't feel well.
I came down with a bad head and chest cold along with laryngitis.
Then I got an abscessed tooth the week of Christmas and had to be put on drugs because my dentist was out of town until after the holidays.
Then my sister's son got sick at church and came down with a 24 hour flu.
My sister spend last Sunday afternoon in the ER because of an ovarian cyst.
My mother came down with the flu Tuesday and has been sick ever since.
My Daddy keeps saying he needs to hurry up and get home because he has made everybody worry about him and that is what is making us all sick!
In spite of it all, we are still holding strong to the wonderful phrase "God is in Control!!"
Our troubles are still so small compared to others and we don't complain. We rejoice in the promises our God has given us.
My Daddy's last radiation treatment is tomorrow and he is looking forward to finally heading home. He is going to be seeing a radiation specialists in Wilmington next Monday and will start his chemo and radiation on his chest next week.
All of Daddy and Momma's friends at the coast have been so wonderful. They have called and sent cards and letters to them. One couple, their neighbor's, actually drove here to my house a couple of weeks ago to come and spend some time with them and take us all out to eat barbecue!! What great friends!!
I wanted to thank you all for your prayers and words of encouragement. It has shown me how blessed I am to have wonderful friends like yourselves.
Continue to pray for my Daddy, and also pray for my Momma. She is worn out and not feeling well and will have a lot on her in the weeks to come!! Their names are Gary and Rosemary Clodfelter.
Also pray for a cure for cancer. I know it will come one day!!
I'll be in touch soon and until then peace and prosperity to all!
Mel
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Scared or Terrified?
Do you ever get scared? Are you scared of anything in particular?
I don't like spiders and if one gets on me I am scared! I don't like bees and I tend to run away which everyone says is the wrong reaction, but they scare me! I am also afraid when I am faced with a difficult decision and always second guess myself. I am afraid for my country. I am afraid for my son, Tyler, who leaves in February to basic training for the Air Force. I am also most afraid that I won't be able to find a place of employment. That's right. I'm looking for employment. I have been living on a commission only salary for seven years now and with the market the way it is currently, I can't keep on doing real estate, so I have been sending out my resume to find someone who will speak to me about job.
Well, on Monday I got that call. I was informed that the Davidson County Clerk of Court had received my resume and wanted me to come in for an interview on Thursday at 11:30. I couldn't believe it! Finally someone who would take the time to see that I do have skills!
Today was the big day. I was very nervous about the interview. You see, it has been at least 10 years since my last interview, so I didn't quite know what to expect. I awoke early this morning, took Denton to school and came back home and ironed my best outfit, made sure I was presentable and awaited the 11:00 hour to leave the house. When 11:00 arrived I went into my bedroom, knelt beside my bed and said a long prayer for God to give me the wisdom needed and the right words to say and to help me not be so fearful. After all, it was just an interview!
I left the house at about 11:10 and arrived at the courthouse at 11:25.I went into the clerk's office and checked in for my appointment. The nice lady at the desk handed me a sheet of paper and told me to take a look at it. This was a paper with the descriptions of the positions in which I would be interviewing for. Then she proceeded to tell me that she had to take my picture to attach to my application. So she came around to the waiting area, clicked the picture and as soon as I went to sit in my seat to view the paper, Mr. Brian Shipwash, Clerk of Court, came out to greet me for my interview.
You see, I know Brian well. He is a dear friend of mine and if I have ever needed anything, he has always been there for me to answer my questions. So I knew I would feel comfortable with him. For an instant I felt less nervous. Then he said "Come on in and join us!"
Yes he said us, meaning more than one.
My "not so nervous" self became a little more scared and then as I walked into his office I saw five ladies, yes I said FIVE LADIES, sitting at a conference table and a chair at the front for ME!!!
Panic you say?? No, I was terrified. I must have looked like a deer caught in the headlights! I have never been more terrified in all my life!
For those of you who don't know, I have sang solo's in front of a thousand people and never once felt this terrified!!
I remember saying hello to everyone and I remember Brian telling me about the process of hiring and what to expect, but after that, I don't remember a thing. I was numb! I don't know what words came out of my mouth.I don't know if I stuttered. I do remember my voice shaking and me pausing for a moment and taking a deep breath and expressing to the board that I was nervous, but after that I don't remember much! I just remembered in my head that God was with me and He would get me through this situation.
As I ended my interview and as I was leaving Brian's office, I recall fumbling through my pocketbook for my keys. Where were they? I know there in here somewhere! The nice lady behind the desk said " Are you OK?I looked at her and said "I can't find my keys. I am so nervous about that interview that I can't find my keys!! She said " It will be OK. I'm sure you did fine. It can be very intimidating." Finally, I found my keys and expressed my thanks to her and walked out the door. When I got into my car I was literally shaking all over. I'm not exaggerating people! I was shaking so bad that I could barely push in my clutch to start my car!
I immediately headed to Wes' shop. For those of you who don't know who Wes is, he has been my boyfriend for almost three years now. When I saw him I proceeded to tell him how terrified I was. I was still shaking from the experience! I hugged him and for a few minutes I felt better. We then went to lunch and then I headed to the office and had to tell the story again! Everyone thought it was funny except me. Everyone kept saying " I'm sure you did fine!" and all I could think of was what a blubbering idiot I must have been in front of those nice people!!
The worst part is, I really would like to have this opportunity, but I'm afraid I blew it! So I prayed, again and again. I need to put my faith and trust in Him and I know without a doubt if that is where he wants me to be, then that is where I will have a new career. If not, I know something else will come along. So with that I wait. I'm not sure if I will get a callback. I'm not sure if they want to call me at all. But I'm hoping that I do receive some kind of word from someone be it good or bad. But I must trust in the Lord with all my might! This is just another test of my faith and I'm not going to fail this one.
The only down side is that if I do receive a call back, I have to do at least one more interview!!!
And so it goes......
Peace and Prosperity to all!
Mommamel
I don't like spiders and if one gets on me I am scared! I don't like bees and I tend to run away which everyone says is the wrong reaction, but they scare me! I am also afraid when I am faced with a difficult decision and always second guess myself. I am afraid for my country. I am afraid for my son, Tyler, who leaves in February to basic training for the Air Force. I am also most afraid that I won't be able to find a place of employment. That's right. I'm looking for employment. I have been living on a commission only salary for seven years now and with the market the way it is currently, I can't keep on doing real estate, so I have been sending out my resume to find someone who will speak to me about job.
Well, on Monday I got that call. I was informed that the Davidson County Clerk of Court had received my resume and wanted me to come in for an interview on Thursday at 11:30. I couldn't believe it! Finally someone who would take the time to see that I do have skills!
Today was the big day. I was very nervous about the interview. You see, it has been at least 10 years since my last interview, so I didn't quite know what to expect. I awoke early this morning, took Denton to school and came back home and ironed my best outfit, made sure I was presentable and awaited the 11:00 hour to leave the house. When 11:00 arrived I went into my bedroom, knelt beside my bed and said a long prayer for God to give me the wisdom needed and the right words to say and to help me not be so fearful. After all, it was just an interview!
I left the house at about 11:10 and arrived at the courthouse at 11:25.I went into the clerk's office and checked in for my appointment. The nice lady at the desk handed me a sheet of paper and told me to take a look at it. This was a paper with the descriptions of the positions in which I would be interviewing for. Then she proceeded to tell me that she had to take my picture to attach to my application. So she came around to the waiting area, clicked the picture and as soon as I went to sit in my seat to view the paper, Mr. Brian Shipwash, Clerk of Court, came out to greet me for my interview.
You see, I know Brian well. He is a dear friend of mine and if I have ever needed anything, he has always been there for me to answer my questions. So I knew I would feel comfortable with him. For an instant I felt less nervous. Then he said "Come on in and join us!"
Yes he said us, meaning more than one.
My "not so nervous" self became a little more scared and then as I walked into his office I saw five ladies, yes I said FIVE LADIES, sitting at a conference table and a chair at the front for ME!!!
Panic you say?? No, I was terrified. I must have looked like a deer caught in the headlights! I have never been more terrified in all my life!
For those of you who don't know, I have sang solo's in front of a thousand people and never once felt this terrified!!
I remember saying hello to everyone and I remember Brian telling me about the process of hiring and what to expect, but after that, I don't remember a thing. I was numb! I don't know what words came out of my mouth.I don't know if I stuttered. I do remember my voice shaking and me pausing for a moment and taking a deep breath and expressing to the board that I was nervous, but after that I don't remember much! I just remembered in my head that God was with me and He would get me through this situation.
As I ended my interview and as I was leaving Brian's office, I recall fumbling through my pocketbook for my keys. Where were they? I know there in here somewhere! The nice lady behind the desk said " Are you OK?I looked at her and said "I can't find my keys. I am so nervous about that interview that I can't find my keys!! She said " It will be OK. I'm sure you did fine. It can be very intimidating." Finally, I found my keys and expressed my thanks to her and walked out the door. When I got into my car I was literally shaking all over. I'm not exaggerating people! I was shaking so bad that I could barely push in my clutch to start my car!
I immediately headed to Wes' shop. For those of you who don't know who Wes is, he has been my boyfriend for almost three years now. When I saw him I proceeded to tell him how terrified I was. I was still shaking from the experience! I hugged him and for a few minutes I felt better. We then went to lunch and then I headed to the office and had to tell the story again! Everyone thought it was funny except me. Everyone kept saying " I'm sure you did fine!" and all I could think of was what a blubbering idiot I must have been in front of those nice people!!
The worst part is, I really would like to have this opportunity, but I'm afraid I blew it! So I prayed, again and again. I need to put my faith and trust in Him and I know without a doubt if that is where he wants me to be, then that is where I will have a new career. If not, I know something else will come along. So with that I wait. I'm not sure if I will get a callback. I'm not sure if they want to call me at all. But I'm hoping that I do receive some kind of word from someone be it good or bad. But I must trust in the Lord with all my might! This is just another test of my faith and I'm not going to fail this one.
The only down side is that if I do receive a call back, I have to do at least one more interview!!!
And so it goes......
Peace and Prosperity to all!
Mommamel
Saturday, November 8, 2008
So Here It Goes
Welcome! I have been wanting to start my own blog and finally have done it. But why I picked a Saturday night at 11:25pm is beyond me. I am tired, I have had a stressful day, but I am here writing. I have to give my sister a thank you for me wanting to express myself through blogging. As I read her blogs, I strive to become a better person and desire to get back into something I love to do....which is write!
I am not near as good as she is, but I'll give it a shot.
I will be putting my thoughts together and composing soon but until then....peace, love and prosperity to all and I'll see you again soon!
Mel
I am not near as good as she is, but I'll give it a shot.
I will be putting my thoughts together and composing soon but until then....peace, love and prosperity to all and I'll see you again soon!
Mel
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