He Keeps Me Sane Right Now

 

THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2011

He Keeps Me Sane Right Now

NO-ONE loves me like Recker does; he is my little buddy when his mama is working. Right now, he is 15 months old. Recker runs, eats everything we give him, snuggles, loves Toy Story, especially BUZZ and Mickey Mouse, and plays outside.
This little boy is the best distraction in my life; I never knew how much being a grandmother could affect my life. I am much better at being BONBON than I was at being MOM.
My face lights up when he gets to the house; I love when he comes running to me and hugs me. If a day happens when Kayla keeps him home for some reason, it makes me sad not to see him but happy for Kayla that she gets to spend the time with him.
Me + My Recker Boy= Big Smiles and lots of Love.

Bone Scan

 

MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2011

Bone Scan

Maryann called me on Friday to inform me that my bone scan is scheduled for Monday, April 4. My blood work returned elevated, consistent with what they see in a patient whose cancer has metastasized and would explain the pain in my right hip bone. They will schedule the rest of the scans once we get the results back from the bone scan. Eric and I are trying to be positive. Even if cancer has metastasized, we will deal with it then. My ward has a fast for myself and 3 other people in our ward on Thursday night, starting with the evening meal and ending on Friday with the evening meal; if anyone would like to join us.... the Lord listens, and the Lord answers prayers..... right now I am praying for comfort and peace.

My Son the Missionary

 My Son The Missionary

This is the email Blake sent out to everyone this week,I sure miss my missionary, the growth that he has made is incredible, the Lord has truly blessed him for his obedience.

Blake Playing FHE game

Crossing the River

These shoes have walked miles; time for a new pair

Yonelevi Blake and Ruben

Arletti, District Presidents Wife, her children
and Blake

Well this week was pretty good we taught a group of lessons and trying to 

teach the whole world here.  But we have been working really hard with Ruben (the guy that killed people) and hes been progressing and doing really well 
he's learning how to read, we are teaching him, that has gave me so much 
patience, but something happen last Wednesday we are getting home late from a 
family home evening with Estefany and at like 10 walking home some lady 
tells us that the GORDO (fat) that's our friend had a little accident and he 
almost killed the NEGRO (black, Haitian) friend of his.  So we called him 
and he told us that it was just a little problem so i asked well tell me the 
story and he told us that earlier in the day there was a problem where he 
lives and this Haitian got a bunch of stuff stolen then he had to pay to get 
it back (yea I know the people are corrupt) but the Haitian told his cousin, 
Yonelvi (our Haitian investigator,a friend of Ruben) that it was Ruben so 
when Yonelvi got home he was yelling pretty mad at Ruben and then Ruben said 
he doesn't know the story so cool down and shut up and then Yonelvi said to 
Ruben "Te voy mangar" its like a street term here that pretty much means I'm 
going to get you.....so Ruben instead of waiting to see if Yonelvi really 
was going to do something, he went home to get his machete and went at Yonelvi  

as if he was a tree, hit him in the arm (cuz he was blocking his face) then 
his stomach and then to "finish him" as they would say in Mortal Kombat, he  

took the machete right to his head and Yonelvi went out for the count and 
now has like a 8 inch split on his head (don't worry I'll sneak a picture) and 

now they are enemies and Ruben says that Yonelvi needs to apologize to him, 
haha I was laughing when I heard that so we talked about Repentance and 
Forgiveness and said he's not one to forgive or ask for forgiveness he says 
he'd reather die haha but we helped him and he was going to but Yonelvi didn't 
want to leave his house so yea that's that...But now Yonelvi is getting all 
his stuff ready, to do some witchcraft like a spell on Ruben, Yonelvi went 
to the capital and had been traveling to do this, and honestly I believe in 
this stuff after the last incident but we will see what happens I told 
Yonelvi if he does this and plays with the Devil that hes going to Hell and 
that God will never forgive him he got pretty pissed at me and got in my 
face like he was going to hit me and then I told him "hit me, and watch what 
happens" and he sat down and got kinda sad cuz he got in my face but we are 
really trying to help these two so that there is peace in this 
neighborhood.  That's our so far here's some pictures 
 
 con amor 
 elderBLAKEwilliams 

Coulda-Woulda-Shoulda

 

SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2011

Coulda-Woulda-Shoulda

Eric talked me into going to the Coyotes Hockey game with him a couple weeks ago. One of his clients gave him the tickets, and he and his wife were sitting next to us-Thank you, Grant, and Cathie, for those seats. We had a great time.
I coulda said, "no, I don't want to go," because I really don't know any hockey rules. I just like when they get in fights-yeah who woulda guessed that little old me would like to watch men in hockey gear fighting to the ice? There was not one fight tonight, and the boys were on their best behavior.
We were close to the ice, only a few rows up, with excellent seats. We were surrounded by Canadian Flames Fans- including Grant and his Wife. Eric made a bet with Grant if the Flames won, then Eric would hang a Canadian Flag in his office at work. If the Coyotes win, then Grant has to wear a Coyotes jersey (courtesy of Eric) to the Coyotes vs. Flames game next week in Calgary-whoa Grant was not sure about that one-but, he did agree to the bet.  
The night was entertaining, not because I loved watching the hockey game; I loved listening and watching the Canadian/Coyotes fan who was sitting right in front of me, downing beer like he had been left in the desert for weeks without anything to drink, he was seriously a bottomless pit. He was so funny to listen to; he never once used curse words (unbelievable) he just cheered on the Coyotes; I asked him where he was from he said he was on vacation this week from Edmonton- just so you know, he talks really, really loudly anything that came out of his mouth was funny and everyone within five or six rows up or down from him could hear him-all the Canadians surrounding us were not happy with him, cheering on the Coyotes. 
Watching him made me grateful I have never tried alcohol in my life. 
I shoulda gotten a better picture of Eric and me in our Coyotes Team Jersey, a little story behind me wearing a jersey---- that is a NO ANSWER-- I was ready to go, and Eric came downstairs with a Jersey for him, and I to wear, he wanted to know if I wanted to wear the white or the black one-- This is how that convo went down:
Eric "Hey babe, which color should we wear tonight?"
"Hey babe, I don't wear Jersey, especially when they are XXL, sorry but no thanks."
Eric  "Come on, you have to wear it. Everyone will have one on"
Me   "I'm ok with being different, thanks. I still love you, though."
Eric   "I'll give you $50."
Me    "Seriously, there is no amount of money that is going to get me to wear that."
and off we went, but in the one and a half hours we were in the car to get to the game, this is what happened
Eric  "Hey babe, please wear the jersey. I'll give you $100."
Me   "Again, thanks for the offer, but I'm good. Why do you want me to wear it so badly?"
Eric  "Well, Grant and his wife will have on their FLAMES jerseys, and I just wanted to show our support for the Coyotes."
Me  "I don't really care about the Coyotes. I am going, so I can spend time with you."
Now we are at the JOBING.COM arena. Eric gets out of the car and hands me the Jersey to put on.
Eric  "Hey babe, here is your jersey. You will be cute in it, and I'll give you $200."
Me    "Give me the jersey."


And I wore it proudly..... now what to do with the money .......  

Spring Break Comes to an End :(

SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2011

Spring Break Comes To An End :(

Haleigh, Me, and Kaitlyn at our Favorite Guacamole Place
In Rocky Point--Ramones

This is our group, all great kids

Haleigh, Hales, Emily, Me, and Kaitlyn

we decided to head home to the United States of America today. I have not been feeling well the last few days, and Haleigh has Easter Pageant Rehearsals.   I am tired and want to sleep, but I think it will be one of those insomnia nights. We had such a great time in Mexico this year. However, there is nothing better than getting home and seeing my sweet grandson; he looked huge to me; I missed him the most.

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Wacky Fun Wednesday in Mexico

 

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2011

Wacky Fun Wednesday in Mexico

Anthony and Hales

Eric and I  Walking on Water

Haleigh and Haleigh

Today was another beautiful day in Rocky Point, Mexico. The weather is unbelievable. Kaitlyn and Emily went home today; we are missing them already. Eric came down tonight and will be with us until we go home.  

Taco Tuesday in Mexico

TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2011

Taco Tuesday in Mexico

Today in Mexico, we played volleyball on the beach, had a home run derby (Scott Petty Won), and laid in the sun, soaking up some beautiful weather.

Not sure if you can tell what this is. However, it is my
favorite breakfast. Fresh fruit, Mango, Bananas, Apples,
Pears, Strawberries, Cantaloup, and granola with yogurt

Hales and I 

Kaitlyn, Me, and Brian out for Taco Tuesday

Tony, Me, and Emily

Haleigh, Me, and Hales

Overall, today was a fun day in Mexico !!! Relaxing, perfect weather, and delicious food

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Mexico Monday

MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2011

Mexico Monday

Today was indeed a long day. I had such a hard time sleeping last night; insomnia is kicking my rear end. The hard part about being in Mexico and having insomnia is  I don't have Blake's room to retreat to; I get to stare at the ceiling fan going round and round; I seriously hate insomnia 

Emily, Haleigh, and Hales

Hales, Me and Katilyn

Me and Emily

Robbie, Parker, and Brian

Haleigh & Hales

This morning we had breakfast, then went to the dirt mall .... shopping in a dirt mall is fun, not quite as fun as Anthropologie or Nordstrom, but when in Mexico, it's where to go. I enjoy being with the girls, no matter what we do.

Spring Break 2011

SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2011

Spring Break 2011 

I am in Mexico at our condo with Haleigh, her friends Haleigh, Emily, Parker, Robbie, Kaitlyn, and Brian.

We woke up this morning and drove to church, I was so surprised when we arrived, and the building was being renovated. Steve and Stuart Frost were in the car just in front of us. They found out where to go, so we followed them and got to church just in time to take the Sacrament. There were no seats in the chapel, so we had to stand outside. I love that there were so many people in the church today, most of them were Americans here for spring break, but it was nice to see the chapel filled with people. 

THIS IS THE DOOR AT THE CHURCH
LOOKS LIKE AN EASY BREAK-IN-
I AM SO GRATEFUL FOR THE
CHURCH WE HAVE TO MEET IN

 I found the full-time missionaries, one of the Elder Randall from Nevada, I got his mother's phone number, and when I get home, I will call her and let her know her son is doing well and that he loves her. It made me think of Blake. I wish someone would call me from the Dominican Republic and tell me they just saw my son and that he loves me ... well, I know he loves me, but still, every mom deserves that phone call at least once while their son is serving for those 2 years.

                THIS IS THE CHURCH IN MEXICO-SO FULL WE HAD TO LISTEN THROUGH THAT DOOR STANDING UP BEHIND THESE PEOPLE-AND OUTSIDE

Today I was thinking about a year ago; I was still in chemo, had a shiny bald head, and felt really sick. I rarely left the condo. Mysti and her girls were here; I miss them this year; I'm grateful I'm not ill and have hair. In fact, today, my hair blew in my face; I have pieces long enough to blow in the wind and hit my face; before I know it, I will put it in a ponytail and go to the gym.  

LABELS: BLAKE, CANCER, CHEMO, JOURNALING