This is how Breast Cancer had touched my life.

My grandmother, Mom, died of Breast Cancer the summer of 1997. During this time I was living in Germany and her cancer touched my life from a distance. I was told that she knew something was not right, but choose not to a seek treatment. By the time she finally went to the doctor there was no treatment that would change the outcome.

A friend of mine, Becky, found out she had Breast Cancer while she was expecting her second child. She felt something and was told that it was due to her milk coming in. She accepted that for about 4 months before she asked for a second opinion. She was told at that time that she had stage 3 Breast Cancer. She delivered a healthy baby girl by c-section and began her treatment. She battled cancer for 3 year before she lost her battle the Spring of 2003. She left behind a husband, a son (age 5) and a daughter (age 3). She was a true inspiration. She never felt sorry for herself, but keep a positive attitude. She believed that God was in control and she left the burden with him. I have never been to visitation like hers before. I waited in line for
2 hours to reach the family! I can not even put into words how inspiring she was.

September 2003 my Mom was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. She was at a health fair and had a free mamogram. She had 2 surgeries, Chemo, Radiation and so far the cancer has not returned. She had some pre-cancer found in her Colon this Spring and had surgery to remove most of her Small Intestine and most of her Colon. She has fully recovered from that surgery and continues to be Cancer FREE! We all believe that early detection has been the key to Mom's success. I am grateful everyday that Mom is still a part of my life.

So, ladies be sure you have your Breast exam each year during you Gyn visit and discuss with your doctor when you should begin your mamogram screening. You are the best guide to what is happening with your body, so it doesn't feel right, keep pursuing it!

12 Month Anniversary!

As of 10/13/2006 our paperwork has been logged in China for 12 months! When we started this process I never thought the wait would go this long. Just my luck that the wait keeps climbing! Oh well, completely out of my control, so no use getting upset. I will spend the day working, running errands (grocery store & such) and patiently waiting to see the face of our Megan!

Plasticwear Stains

Does you Tupperware, Rubbermaid or what ever type of plasticwear you use easily stain? I have a problem when I store tomato based items, especially Spaghetti Sauce. There are products on the market such as Cascade Plastic Booster, but using those products add up. I tried lightly spraying the container with cooking spray before I added my leftover spaghetti. Worked like a charm. My Spaghetti slid right out of the container and there were no stain!

It's Good To Be Home!

I had a fabulous weekend on our mini vacation, or as my 3 yr old niece keep saying our "Honey B-cation." So, I get the B-cation but I don't know where the honey came from. Oh the mind of a 3 yr old!

Our family reunion was fun and everyone had a great time. Thanks for all your hard work Mom & Dad! It is always nice to see those I only see once a year. We exchange Christmas cards and such, but it is not the same.

We went to one of my favorite places called Applacres. I brought home a bag of apples and we all ate a caramel apple. I love being in a small town. The orchard gives out a bag of popcorn, one apple and a small cup of cider to all of the children. All that for no charge!

As much fun as it was, it is always good to be home! Sleeping in your own bed is the best.

We are off for a long weekend!

I am busy, busy doing laundry and getting ready for our weekend get away. We are heading out of town tomorrow morning. This is where we are staying. http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/properties/inn_springmill.html My parents, sister and her family, and some aunts and cousins will also be spending the weekend there.

On Saturday we will gather for our family reunion. My parents are in charge of the reunion. Saturday morning Mom, my sister & myself will spend cooking. Mom has planned the menu:

Roast Beef
Ham
4 Turkey Breast
Fried Chicken (we will purchase this from a local grocery store)
Chicken Noodles
Baked Beans
Macaroni & Cheese
Baked Beans
Green Beans & Potatoes

The other family members are asked to bring a covered dish or dessert.

I plan to make a couple of desserts. I need to decide what I am taking very soon!

I am so looking forward to family, good food and great times spent enjoying the beautiful fall weather!

Computer Armoire Complete.... Almost!


Everything has found a home in the new Computer Armoire. I am so happy that everything has a place. I need to put some decorative things on the top and have one more container of things to go through. (I am going to try to purge everything in the container.)

I am very pleased. We have been looking for one for several months. We found several that we liked, but we refused to pay $400 plus for one. We found this one on sale at K-Mart for $100! The final selling point was the wood tone. It is the same wood tone as our bedroom furniture. For now it is in our 3rd bedroom, but we are thinking ahead. If we adopt a second child or need a playroom it can easily be moved into our bedroom. It will also keep little hands from touching things they shouldn't!

Car Problems

Here is my car saga....Last Wednesday while leaving work the service engine light came on. I needed an oil change anyway, so Friday night we drop the Blazer off at the mechanic. We got a call Saturday morning saying the gasket around the gas cap was bad. A new gas cap, an oil change and $100 (yikes!) later we thought we were good to go.

Not so....When I was leaving work today the service engine light came on again! We are leaving for a mini get away this weekend so it has to be fixed. Hubby said he will take care of it tomorrow after work. I hope it is nothing major and if we are lucky maybe there will be no charge to fix it. A girl can dream, right?