Great News!

Good morning all!

My sister in law Stacey called, she had her last radiation treatment!  The prognosis looks good and she will need to take a medication  daily for the next 5 years, but the radiation is OVER. 
Earlier this year she was diagnosed with breast cancer.  They preformed a lumpectomy. She then endured radiation treatments for almost 6 weeks, once a day every day. 
She still has several milestones to conquer over the next 5 years but I know getting the radiation treatments behind her is a great relief. 
Her recovery from the treatments will take a while.  I am so very grateful that she is in great physical condition and I know this will help her recovery and the healing process.

I am so very proud and touched by the strength of this family. I am amazed at Stacey's strength and determination.  She met this head on and together she and Kirby have kept life as normal as possible for the girls.   I am so very touched by Kirby's love and devotion to her through this.  Being there for every treatment he could be there for, being by her side and sharing his strength with her.

We are very grateful we got to spend time with them this summer.  To have one on one time with Stacey and the girls to get to know them better.  When you live so far away from each other and everyone is busy raising kids and taking caring of life in general, I don't think we really "get to know" each other.  Our time with them was incredible, something I will always treasure. 

                            Stacey and Jamie, East Texas  July 2011

I am reminded that we should make the effort to stay close with the people we care about in our life regularly, not just when there is a crisis to rally around.  Even if it is just a quick note that says "I am thinking of you today" it is still so very important.  We need to make sure the people we love KNOW they are important to us, KNOW how much we love them, and we aren't just assuming they know.

I want to thank everyone who kept Stacey, Kirby and the girls in their prayers through this difficult time.  GOD is good, He hears our prayers and answers them and I thank Him for being with this special family every day.   We are all truly blessed.

Stacey, I am so sorry for what you have had to go through, but I know in my heart that God was there with you, helping you along the way.

Way to go girl.........YOU ARE SURVIVOR! 

Remember to tell someone today how special they are to you.  You don't need a reason to do it, just DO IT!


Love to all,

Jeanne
No Rain....No Rainbows


 

    

Death of a salesman

"It is with a tear in my eye and raised blood pressure that I announce the passing of Mr. INTERNET at our new home. He was only with us for 1 week when his constant buffering, loading and lack of working caused his demise. His passing almost resulted in the death of the salesman and the installer who lied about the quality of the service I would receive from Hughes Net. His pallbearer will be the FEDEX man that comes to pick up his remains from the front porch.
He will be replaced as soon as possible with someone who values the true meaning of connection. In his absence, preforming the duties he did so poorly, will be his distant cousin 3G on the iPad.
His passing leaves us with a void in our life and a dust ring on the desk where his router sat while not working. He has deprived us of a connection to the outside world and hours of non stop Gunsmoke and NCIS reruns.
He will not be missed.... we will persevere"

Please send concerns and condolences to Hughes Net, your family, friends, neighbors and any or all ratings and review websites, so that no other family has to endure this trauma.
Disclaimer: no one was harmed during this event, only unplugged

Jeanne
"No Rain....No Rainbows"


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It worked!

Good morning!

I have to tell you about a great website called pinterest. I am totally addicted. It is like a big bulletin board. People post everything from craft ideas, recipes, gardening, and fashion to the latest tech stuff. You have to take a look if you haven't already.
Go to www.pinterest.com I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. I have gotten some great recipes and even some awesome design ideas for the new house.

One of the things I saw there last week suggested a used dryer sheet to remove water spots from glass. I am the original skeptic so assumed there had to be a catch. OH MY GOSH it worked!
See before we moved into the pool house the boys used the shower here after hunting and Shaun after working. Sounds weird I know but when you work outside here you end up soaking wet from the humidity, NOT how you want to drive home. Talk about cleaning out your pores.
Anyway, needless to say the clear glass shower door had never been wiped down and wow the spots were bad. I cleaned it but still some spots remained. :( and then I remembered the dryer sheet idea. It worked awesome and the glass shower is crystal clear! I love when things work and with no residue, smelly chemicals or expense.

Have I mentioned recently how blasted HOT it is here? It was 108 here from 1:00 to 6:00 yesterday. Today is supposed to be even hotter, tomorrow even hotter than today. UGH. The NWS has issued a heat advisory, I assume because we are "lucky" enough to have humidity today. (Sorry, the heat has made my sarcasm level rise ALOT)

I am off to Jeremy's house, before it gets too hot, to make a shopping list for light fixtures, door and cabinet hardware, and closet stuff.
He is getting SO close to finished. Exciting!!!

Take care and stay cool
To my Colorado and Utah family and friends...cool your feet in the creek for me.

Love to all
Jeanne
"No Rain....No Rainbows"

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