Megan's Shower

Our beautiful God-daughter, Megan, is getting married July 18 so Jillian and I threw her a "Fiesta" Couples shower. It was a lot of fun with lots of food. I made a Psalm Quilt for her and Michael. My sewing machine gave me some serious fits during the quilting process so LOTS and I mean LOTS of prayers were said during the quilting process. I just kept reminding myself that I loved Megan and this was for her and Michael to have picnics, cuddling on the couch, etc. and will keep their marriage "warm". They are a wonderful couple! Check out the pictures on Picassa. Here's a teaser........

Here's a great pictures of all the pregnant ladies at the shower.......they are due one week apart....Lindsay is due the last week of November, Jillian on December 8 and Kelley the week of December 15. Aren't they all beautiful?????

Honoring Mom

Well, I flew to Ft. Lauderdale for the Family Assistance Foundation cruise line symposium. It was an amazing event. I spoke to a group of volunteers that also work for the cruise lines/airlines/ticket counters etc. Every one of them had such a huge heart of compassion. I talked about mom and dad's love story and then mom's passing onboard ship. When I got to the part about Royal Caribbean's care team and Cindy Rocha, I was talking about what these people all do. That's when Cindy showed up. I was a bawling idiot standing at a podium on a stage but it didn't matter. I was so glad to see her!!! She is indeed the angel I had thought she was. If it hadn't been for her, my dad would have finished that cruise alone. She helped me through Cozumel and getting past the Jones Act.

I don't know what God has in store for me but he has been truly healing my heart in the last few months. The Journey to Damascus retreat healed me from my past and allowed me to forgive myself. This past week, He allowed me to see the truly compassionate people he has placed on this earth and helped me to heal from mom's death. He is SO AMAZING! My arms are open......I await his call........

Cindy and I.....................

Mothers Day

It's my first Mother's Day without mom. I know I was blessed to have had her in my life for 53 years. Of course, I will always miss her but I know that she is in the hands of our Lord now. I wonder if the grieving ever ends? She was a stubborn woman but always strived to make my life better. What a hoot she could be a times! "How did you know the deer was Italian?" is a joke that my family will laugh about for a long time to come......also, we can never forget the "Happy Anniversary" to Kristy on Thanksgiving........however, I will remember lots more than those silly things. I remember the Little Debbie snack cakes in the hall closet that we used to "sneak" and she'd act like she didn't know. Or the slips she made me wear under all my dresses, and the velvet purse she made me for my first homecoming dance. The ironing she did every night in the basement.....the wash that never seemed to end, the hot dog Thursdays and Sweet & Sour Pea Pods on Sunday.......Mom I still love you and look forward to the day when we see each other again.

The road to Damascus

All I can say is WOW! What a journey! The retreat was wonderful and I met so many wonderful Christian women. I left on Thursday and didn't get back home until Sunday night. I must admit that I really missed my family but I think they'll all be reaping the benefits of my time away. Now if I can just carry this wonderful feeling throughout my life! Hugs to all.