Tuesday's Tidbits
Have I mentioned that an enormous owl has taken up residency in our front yard? (see exhibit A) Slightly worried for our little kittens, especially since this owl is killing and eating something every single night. Any non-violent ideas on how to get rid of an owl?
Exhibit A (By the way, I feel like I should mention that Brian took this picture all on his own in manual mode; he even went and changed lens.) This is using the zoom so you can't see quite how large this owl really is.
One night last week, Brian and I put the kids in bed and then made these Banana Nutella Grilled Sandwiches. Oh. My. Stars. Yes, it's true. I don't like to share the good desserts with the kids.
Camden has started giving me these one-armed side hugs. They are very sweet and give me a glimpse into teenage Camden and adult Camden because I imagine I'm going to be getting these for a very long time.
I debated mentioning this, but in sticking with my theme of brutal honesty on this blog (and also to dispel all those rumors of how "well" I'm handling this), I spent Friday and Saturday hiding out in the bathroom while I cried buckets of tears. I am completely fine now and feeling strong, but I do find that the further into this journey I go, the more I realize that cancer is in my life to stay. And it's not always easy to feel any sort of positive about that.
Rory has gotten in the habit of insisting I don't get up. She puts her finger in my face and says, "don't get up, mama, don't get up!" She's also so many times on bad days climbed up on the couch with me, rubbed my arm and asked if she could pray for me. It makes me cry every time.
Despite my cold, I woke up this morning (after sleeping 8 whole hours!) feeling stronger than I have in weeks. It's nice to feel good.
And over the weekend, I had several nights of insomnia so I took advantage and did a little scrapping.
Sahlin Studio/Valorie Wibbens: Make a Wish
Gina Miller: Strawberry Lemonade papers and Simple Journalers Pack 1
Comments
Oh, Melissa - it just breaks my heart to hear you've been down. : ( You ARE an amazing person - you let your love for God shine through no matter what and that is an example to me of how to handle things "well". Your family is an amazing example of love and support. Praying for you daily that there will be a day soon where you are fully recovered and the word "cancer" never crosses your mind. Love you, girl.
I'm with Elizabeth - LOVE the second scrapped page!
Ok, the owl is super cool, but I STRONGLY suggest bringing the kittens inside.
I'm sorry you were so down. I'm sure I've said this already, but you deserve to be down... even in your down moments, you amaze and inspire me. That said, it breaks my heart that you have to suffer at all. (((HUGS)))
Rory is precious with her taking care of you and praying for you. You are so blessed to have her. You must stop these side hugs from Camden, though, at least in private. Just tell him mommys get full hugs at home. For the rest of his life.
Good luck with that freaky animal eating owl.
Those sandwiches sound yummy and I don't blame you one bit for waiting until the kids went to bed. We have to wait until Lukas goes to bed to enjoy our nightly ice cream otherwise we have to share.
I'm so sorry to hear you've been down but you completely deserve 2 days of crying in the bathroom. Sometimes letting it all out is the best medicine! You have been handling this all with such grace and God has been using you in ways that you will never know until Heaven. I pray that He will continue to give you the grace and strength to face each day and that His peace will overwhelm you.
Your pictures are beautiful and joyful as always though! Have a great weekend! xo
And I think you are more than allowed a good cry, and to get mad, angry and all those other emotions that I'm sure are there. What you are going through is just not fair. HUGS.