Halloween has come and gone, and with it's passing there is a small sigh of relief before the
madness that accompanies the Christmas season begins. I, for one, refuse to decorate for Christmas before Thanksgiving. Each year it seems that people rush the holidays a little more. It's like we try adding so much to them that we have to make the celebrations last a lot longer than they did in former years. I guess I'm getting old, but I want to let each one have it's own true time.
We were able to have two of my children's friends spend a few days with us this past week. Family friends who have moved to the Dominican Republic as missionaries came home for their oldest daughter's wedding. My Ben and Sara were delighted to be able to visit with their Ben and Heidi (yes, it does get a little confusing with two Bens in the house =). They were able to hang out with each other for Old Fashioned Sunday, the Shaffer family Halloween shindig, a late night movie date to see Brave (now in the dollar theatres), trunk or treat at my husband's office, and trunk or treat at Friendship Baptist. They even got to squeeze in some normal hang around the house and be bored moments too. I'm so glad they got to come.
I had my first three month appointment with Dr. Kingsley (affectionately known as chemo doc). Everything looks good. I'm feeling better all the time, and I guess I'm looking better too. At least folks say I am. For my part, I am always surprised to see myself in photos. My hair, which looks to full in the mirror, seems to scare in photos...it's all a part of the journey of cancer.
We had our family Halloween Sunday evening (no church scheduled that night). It was fun, but hectic. Burritos were served, candy was goobled up, and an attempt at watching the Ghost and Mr. Chicken was made. Pumpkins were carved, and photos posted on fb. Jesse and Kathy won the "contest" for best pumpkin, and Joe came in second. It was silly, but fun.
I'm going to attempt to post a few photos from this week. Hope it works =)
Nope, can't do it until I have someone smarter than me show me how. Sigh.
