Month: August 2019

Let’s face it. Life is just a series of good and bad. When life is good, good things are happening, when life is bad, it sucks. If you are like me, you try to have many good things happening so you enjoy life more. If bad things are happening you try to change it quickly for the better! I don’t know about you, but I like being happy.

I like to take myself from one happy thing to another, if along the way something bad happens, I have to resolve it quickly so it won’t bring me down. Sometimes you can see clearly, other times, you can’t see beyond the hurdle. Dr. Chris is one of the good things!

I was having problems with a herniated disk in my neck, I had to seek relief because it was an overwhelming pain in my body. Even though it was in my neck, it stretched to my back, shoulders, legs, everywhere it seemed. I went to a massage therapist, and tried a chiropractor here in town. That visit did absolutely nothing. I started asking around and landed upon Dr. Chris. Relief! Not only did he help my neck, he is a good guy to be around. He is happy, offers good advice and listens to you. He makes good things happen! As soon as I mentioned this blog, and my fundraising ideas, he didn’t shun me off and stop the conversation, he wanted to hear more on how he could help! He’s a good guy, a healer that I want in my corner.

Thank you Dr. Chris! Not only for healing my neck, but healing my thinking for awhile!

If you have good people in your life, talk to them often! It is good medicine!

Have a great day!

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What a day! It started out nervously, anxious, wondering. What would he be like? Would he be mean? Resentful? Unforgiving? Holding a grudge? Nope! None of those! He was perfect! Let me down easy for the not so good stuff, cheered me on for the great stuff, even was very personable, forgiving, no grudge, he was understanding, smart, nice, friendly, happy, healthy, open minded, lovable… he was perfect.

When I was 17, I got pregnant. Couldn’t have a baby and couldn’t have an abortion. Let’s face it, I was barely done high school. I knew it would be a hard road. Some people called me selfish. Some people called me mean names. I didn’t care, for once in my life I was going to do the right thing. My parents cried and yelled at me. It was hard telling my grandparents. They were disappointed. One side of the family told me “we will share the responsibility while you go to college” his parents said “we will pay for the abortion.” I didn’t want to do what they said, I figured, he’s got half of me in him, he’s got to be somewhat cool. I decided to give him up for adoption, there’s got to be plenty of people out there who would LOVE to have a baby! I decided to use Catholic Social Services and planned out his life for him. Simple demands that I hoped they would follow. (Open to being catholic, open to college education, able to have siblings, grandparents, not biologically able to have children on their own… etc.) I thought they were reasonable demands and not to far fetched. I wouldn’t know if they followed them anyway, but it was nice to know it was out there.

Every year on July 8th, I would say a silent prayer for his safety, and wish him a happy birthday and hope that he was in a good space, he was. In time, we began to talk on the phone, (when he was 30, he came looking for me and found me, I agreed to start talking) he seemed to be well enough, a smart man. I wanted to wait until he was ready to meet me in person. Today was that day! He was so awesome! He’s cute, smart, and the perfect package for some cute, awesome woman (yes, he’s looking). Such a good man, I am so blessed, thankful, grateful, and happy he was raised right! Oh! by a Ukrainian couple! English is his second language! Isn’t that awesome too?????

Have a fantastic night! I know I will!!!

If you are ever feeling down, think of a happy baby. They don’t have any cares in the world, except if they can see mommy! I am blessed to see my grandson, often lately. No matter what is going on, I look at him and I am instantly happy. His happiness is infectious. His smile, laughter, giggles, babbles, walk, wobble, shouts, everything about him is precious. I love just watching him. So much is going on in that little brain of his. I love to be in his presence.

I’ve been reading books to him, and just recently started doing puzzles with him, teaching him to fit the piece in the right spot, and then saying “yay!” when he gets it! His little face just lights up! Those chubby cheeks, the smile, the laugh! So precious.

I am a bit selfish when I tell you my favorite part is that first glimpse when he sees me… I have a huge smile on my face and he looks at me and smiles, and comes running toward me with his arms out! I just melt. These are the best time in life. I love him so much! Love, love, love. The best things in life ARE free.

Here’s to you Eli, Grandmom Joyce loves you with all her heart, and thank you Shayna and Shayne for allowing him in our lives! We love you guys.

I hate to ask but feel obligated to post… As you know I am a teacher in the Public School System. It is tough to make ends meet in the classroom and at home. I have chosen things thoughtfully and carefully on what would be used the most and what makes the most sense. I only ask for things I feel are most worthy.

If you have ever donated before, I thank you from the bottom of my heart, if you aren’t sure about donating now, think about it, then decide. On the Amazon wish list, there are many things at all different prices. Pick and choose! All donations are charitable donations you can claim on your taxes, and often on the donorschoose.org website, donations are matched. If you donate $25, $50 comes off! Sweet, I love that part. Bill and Melinda Gates are matching all donations today. Please visit my links and share if you wish! Thank you for listening.

Joyce

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Remember that old Heinz ketchup commercial? Anticipation, anticipation, it’s making me wait. The ketchup was so thick and rich and slow, it would make us wait, unless we smacked it hard from the bottom. Then the ketchup had no choice but to come rushing out with a blop.

Life can be like a bottle of ketchup. Waiting, waiting, waiting. Getting excited for the taste, the thrill, the deliciousness. Right now I am waiting for Ashley to come over to spend her day off with me. I am anticipating her arrival! Tomorrow, I will be waiting for my other daughter, Shayna and our grandson, Eli! I will be anticipating their arrival also, wonder when they will be here? Are you on your way yet?

Another form of anticipation is the first day of school. It is easier to wait when I have to wake with the alarm, carry everything in, clean, set up, decorate, plan, clean out, arrange… but I am still anticipating the opening of school, I can’t wait to meet my new babies! Last year’s group was a bit daunting to me for some reason but I just have a feeling I am going to LOVE this year’s group! Slowly, but surely, I am beginning to plan things for the upcoming school year.

I also want to take this time to thank my school teacher friend Marianne. Thank you. She always has the knack to calm my nerves. Thanks Mare!

Here’s to the last 7-8 days of summer! Love summer break!!!Have a great day… she’s here!