We had one of the windiest weekends ever. Cold too. But thankfully no snow with the winds. Gust up to 60 mph. It started Saturday evening and continued into Monday morning. I went out for a sunset photo Saturday. I liked the way the clouds were rolling.
Enlarged this shot because I heard geese honking. Only little spots in my photo. LOL
Just a tiny bit more enlarged. I think they hook trying to get around one another. Just kidding. :):)
Four years ago this week , my brother Mark passed away. I miss him, always funny.
Four years ago this week, my first great grandchild was born. Taking some of the pain of losing my brother away. Layla is four year old and so wonderful. She's been sick and could not have her planned party, that was scheduled for Sunday. But her mom said she got up yesterday and said, "Mommy, I looked out the window and the sun is shining and the birds are saying, "Good morning, good morning Layla.", Oh that squeezes my heart.
This is sil Matt, Teddy Bear, and Heath(Ted's son)...on one of their fishing trips , wearing goofy t-shirts my daughter makes for them. Yesterday,Ted saw the bone marrow transplant dr. He was told that they are waiting for an OK from medicare. He told much about Bone marrow transplants . First of all, Ted's siblings are too old. Dr. Tandra said they will go to the bone marrow registry for a donor. Saying younger bone marrow will work much better. So we wait. But come next Monday , Ted will be seeing Dr. Birhiray , his oncologist, I am almost positive he will admit Ted for his chemo. Some times waiting is so stressful. Please keep praying for us. I am so very grateful for each prayer and your well wishes. Thank you so much. XO
Before I go Please visit Lavender Dreamer ...for some unknown reason her blog has been removed and she can not get information as to why this has happened. I hope she can get her blog , her photos, her daily diary back. Thank you blog family.
Still praying. God be with you guys.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. You know I appreciate you. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteI know you miss your Brother, I have two and love them dearly. I say that about Lavender Dreamer. That is so scary that your blog can just go POOF:( Have a blessed day dear friend, HUGS!
ReplyDeleteThank you Theresa. I grew up with 10 siblings, that just made me nuts...but I love each one.LOL Funny how life changes us. I sure Diane gets her blog back and learns why it went POOF..yes, so scary. I feel like we jump thru hoops as it is. Thank you for the hugs. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteI'm so sorry you are left waiting for answers, waiting for procedures, etc. So difficult. Hang in there! Hugs to you and yours. -Jenn
ReplyDeleteThank you sweet Jenn. I am not so patient waiting. Lets me think too long. LOL.Thank you for the hugs. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteWe found out that my daughter was expecting our first grandchild on the day that I got word that my Dad was at the point of death. The little ones bring us so much joy. I pray for you and Ted as you wait for the doctor's visits. God bless you.
ReplyDeleteKaren, I am so thankful for your prayers. I think things will get to moving once the insurance parts are cleared.That in itself is so sad. Do you think at times, one we love leaves and a new comes. I dearly love all my grands. Blessings to you, hope all is well. xoxo, Susie
DeleteSending out prayers for the healing road ahead! So sorry for the loss of your brother...I am sure it is hard every year! I am so glad I found your blog - I am now following and you can follow back if you wish at Annster's Domain
ReplyDeleteHi Ann. I told my daughter about your blog. :) Thank you for the prayers. I can only take heart that this is the last round of chemo and all that Ted will go thru will get us headed in the right direction. I have you on my favorites. :) Be visiting soon. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteStill praying!
ReplyDeleteWe had intense wind Sunday night and Monday. We are surrounded by trees and high wind makes me nervous. Thankfully the trees stayed where they belong :)
Have a great day!
Doris, I found some roof shingles in our yard...worries me. I was thankful the wind was on the west side...no big trees there. Glad you had no damage. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteYou are so strong Susie...I know this must be extremely difficult. Remembering everyone in prayer who is going through trying times and health issues....warm hugs!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Betsy. I ask that God will give extra blessings to those who are suffering. It keeps me praying. I am grateful for your prayers also. ...and the hugs. Bless you, xoxo, Susie
DeleteI'm so sorry it didn't work out for him to get the bone marrow from his brother but hopefully he will have a donor soon. My husband and I are both keeping Ted in our prayers. And I always pray for you my friend. My blog came back last night and it's still up this morning! Thank you so much for mentioning it and giving me your support. You are the best friend a person could have! Sweet hugs to you both, Diane
ReplyDeleteDiane, Thank you and your husband for your prayers they have power and mean so much to us. We have to call the dr. tomorrow to see what they found out about bone marrow transplant. I am thrilled you got your blog back. Did they say what happened by any chance? I love your blog and hope it never goes away. Blessings to you, xoxo,love, Susie
DeleteYou caught the geese in flight! Precious Layla's words squeezed my heart too! Dearest Susie, of course I'm continuing prayers for your dear Ted, his name is still on my kitchen cupboard. Also praying for much strength for you as I know have to have been depending on His strength many days. You have a dear family!
ReplyDeleteDewena, Just knowing you have Ted's name on your cabinets makes me smile. I truly want to thank you for every prayer. We have another rough month or two ahead of us. I have been weary to the point of tears many times. But I have to do this to the best of my ability..well maybe better. LOL. I have always thought of myself as a tough person, but this is a true test. Layla did celebrate her birthday with four candles on a donuts along with her cousins Max and Luke. So funny. Blessings to you my friend, xoxo, Susie
DeleteContinuing to pray for healing for Ted and strength for you both. God bless.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jan. That is the best thing to have prayers offered up for us. It truly is helping. I am forever grateful. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteYour all still in my prayers. Better days are ahead.
ReplyDeleteLisa
Thank you Lisa. We are so thankful for the prayers. I will try to keep people in the know. I feel so many have been going thru this with us. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteSending prayers for you all, Susie. Little Layla is a sweetheart, indeed! xoxo
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda. All the prayers are giving us a lifting in our spirit....making us stronger. I thank God for those sweet grandkids everyday. :) Layla makes me happy. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteThose geese have the loudest HONK, don't they? But I love 'em, and they always make me happy to see them. That was sweet what Layla said about the birds, so precious. Yes, I know about Diane's blog. I feel so bad for her having to figure out that whole mess. I will continue prayers for Ted. I'm so sorry he is going through all of this, Susie, and you too.
ReplyDeleteKeep your hope and prayers going, dear friend.
love, ~Sheri
Sheri, thank you so much for your continued prayers for us. We need them and are grateful. You will soon hear your little grandgirls saying cute things and making you smile all the time. Diane wrote me that she got her blog back. most amazing. Blessings to you my sweet friend. xoxo,love you, Susie
DeleteOh Susie I've been thinking of you, and keeping you both in my prayers. xo
ReplyDeleteThank you Debbie. It is so kind of you and we are grateful for each prayer and kind word. I will try to keep everyone updated..as I know people truly care . God is good. I pray for strength all the time. Blessings to you, stay safe there. xoxo, Susie
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ReplyDeleteI have been praying and continue to do so.
Love to you,
Carla
Thank you so much Carla. It is so wonderful to have others praying for us. It is helping, we are believers. Blessings to you and yours, xoxo, Susie
DeleteSorry to hear about the bad weather and wind. Hoping it's calmed down some. prayers still going up and you all are on my mind daily. Praying for a good outcome with this next round. Love you Susie and wish there was more I could do. I know I'm not in the best of shape but sure can relate to sickness and wish we lived more close. Big hugs to you and lots of love. <3
ReplyDeleteThank you my wonderful friend. Susie, you are in my prayers all the time. I know you do not always feel great but you have a big beautiful heart that you share with us. Prayers are the best gift ever. I love you too. Blessings to all, xoxo, Susie
DeleteBeautiful pics! Prayers for your Ted. Janice
ReplyDeleteThank you Janice. Your prayers are so welcome here. We are grateful. Blessings to you and yours. xoxo, Susie
DeletePraying as they make decisions re: bone marrow, etc. For my brother who has leukemia, all of us siblings were tested. We are all in our 70's or me late 60's. My other brother is a perfect match, and I am the next in line. My sister wasn't a match at all. Not sure why! Anyway, we don't know if it will come to that or not. He has to stay in remission to do it I guess, and right now he's not again. Praying for you all. Your Layla is beautiful. And she has a beautiful heart. So sweet.
ReplyDeleteHi Pamela, I have a sister by that name and we call her Pam or Pammy. I am praying for your brother and your family . The bone marrow dr told Mic and Ted , "Why would I take parts from a car with 150 thousand miles on it and put them on a car with 200 thousand miles ." Of course Mic and Ted laughed. But then he explained the need for a younger marrow...it would take easier and do more good. We will be calling their office today to see if it's a go for Ted. I thank you so much for your prayers. We all need each other and prayers are a way of helping one another. Blessings to you, xoxo, Susie
Deletep.s. Ted is 67 and mic is 60
You know you are always in my prayers, Susie- You and TeddyBear.
ReplyDeleteI miss my brother, too. Six years for me earlier this month. He was a funny guy, too. Your little Layla is beautiful and I am sorry she was sick. I love that the morning welcomed her. So sweet.
Have a great day and I hope to see you at the end of March. Keep me posted as to the transplant or chemo.Love to you- xo Diana
Diana, My granddaughter and Ted just left to go to the bone marrow clinic(hospital complex)
DeleteThey are getting blood from Ted to go to the registry for a donor. Dr B and Dr. Tandra talked about Ted being in remission from the 1st chemo and his numbers are way up, so they think doing the transplant soon would be the right treatment. I am astounded. Relieved . I am sitting here waiting for the roofing fellow to come check our roof and possibly patch a few places and schedule a new roof. I just do not want one right now if I can get by. The high winds from the weekend tore some shingles off. I will let you know what all happens...pray for the transplant only if it can be. Blessings and thank you for all your sweet prayers and kind words. ,xoxo, love you, Susie
Keeping you and Ted in my prayers always Susie. Hoping Ted gets a donor from the transplant registry and the next round of chemo will go well. Hugs and big prayers sweet friend.
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Kris
Thank you Kris...there a chance Ted will not have to have that 3rd round...the drs keep us on our toes. Honestly. I am praying for you to have a great surgery and be brand new after. Blessings, xoxo,love, Susie
DeleteIt is a tough memory, the loss of your brother. It does seem so recent, doesn't it. Your little Layla looks and sounds like a delight. I am continuing to pray for you and Ted. May God bless you.
ReplyDeleteJudy, thank you so much for your prayers and kind words. We are so grateful for each prayer. I know that all those wonderful caring words going up to the Lord for us has helped . I miss seeing my little ones, hopefully soon. Blessings to you and yours, xoxo, Susie
Deletep.s. stay warm.
Hi Susie...Enjoyed your photos today. We'll just keep up the prayers for you and your sweetie. I pray for the peace that transcends all understanding to wash over all of you, especially as you wait for reports and answers. Love you Susie. xo
ReplyDeleteThank you Debbie, so much. There's times when I think I will lose my mind...I have to keep praying. Some days it's all so overwhelming. Ted's in good spirits still and growing stronger each day. Nothing for the transplant or chemo has been set on paper. Just lots of dr talk...which makes me nuts. They think we travel by helicopter and camp in the parking lot. :) Blessings to you and yours, xoxo,love you always, Susie
DeleteOOO, Susie...I so know what you are going thru...and, yes, waiting is always hard. Many prayers for all of you.....xo
ReplyDeleteThank you BJ. I surely appreciate each pray and well wish. This week has produced some almost conflicting news about the chemo. The bone marrow people want to do the chemo before the transplant. I wish there was one clinic that could do everything, so we could be with the same drs. I am calling it a clinic..it's actually a huge complex that has many buildings for different illnesses. It's father away and I do not drive around Indy. Please keep praying for us. Bless your heart, xoxo,love, Susie
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