Almost 16

This is a photo of my mom shortly before she turned 16...in 1959.  It's hard to believe she's pretty much the same age Carinne is now!

Mom said her dress was a light pink, with a white collar and black velvet trim...how dainty and pretty!

New Layout's

Icy sidewalks!

really suck!  I went out for my daily walk today, and couldn't believe how icy it was.  I almost wiped out a few times.  Which wouldn't be a good thing! 

I'm thrilled to share I've lost 8 pounds since surgery.  I don't have high hopes of keeping it all off, but it's definitely a start!

The surgery healing is going well; I'm still getting tired easily, but every day is better.  I actually drove today!  First time in a week.  It was a little jarring with all the bumpy snow covered roads, and what surprised me was how hard it was to sit up straight.  Next time I'll take my car and I can recline my seats a little!


I've been playing in my scrap room a bit, and should have something to post soon!

And it's gone.....

my gall bladder that is!  Surgery was last Wednesday, and wasn't as difficult as I imagined it would be.  The hardest part was  "waiting my turn", in the assembly line.  The nurses at the hospital were wonderful!  When I first came out of the anesthetic there was a pile of pain, but then the meds kicked it!  :)  huge happy face here! 

Recovery has been day by day and day by day it's amazing to see how fast the changes are.  I removed the first set of bandages on Saturday. And now am waiting for the last set to come off in a few days. 

The hardest part so far has been how tired I am!  I went for a very slow 20 minute walk around the block today and it was painfully slow; but how wonderful to breathe in the fresh air and enjoy the sunshine!


Since it's Valentine's Day today I made cards for everyone! Pooped me right out, and I had to have a rest on the sofa after!  LOL 


I am feeling good and am so happy with how my family has stepped up to help!  I love you!