Me and the Eagle

I first heard this song nearly 11 years ago, and I loved it immediately and became a fan of Steve Earle. It's rather haunting, but I love that quality of it. Also, there are certain memories that come flooding back when I hear this song...another reason I love it.

Weekend Report

Wow! Yesterday was quite a day. I worked in toys ALL day, and it was exhausting. I mostly zoned and zoned and zoned some more. The thing about the toy department is no matter how much you zone, it takes only one kid just a few minutes to destroy all your hard work. I was satisfied that the department looked much better when I left than it did when I got there.

One of the managers told me that he was going to interview me for another position yesterday, but it didn't happen. I was really too busy in toys, and I'm sure he was busy doing whatever it is he does. I hope I get the interview Monday. I really, really hope I get that position!

I was so tired, I went to bed EARLY last night. I tried watching a movie on tv, but I fell asleep before it was over. I got up bright-eyed and looking forward to church. Sunday school was a blessing, as always! I truly love the ladies Sunday school class. Unfortunately, Sam was feeling poorly again, and we left the worship service after the singing. He took some of the medication the GI specialist has prescribed him, and we're expecting him to feel better tonight. The youth group are going to be doing some special things in the service, but I'm going to miss it because I have nursery duty tonight.

Please keep praying for Sam and for the doctors to find out what is wrong. When he takes the pain and nausea medications, he feels better; but today is proof that he still has the symptoms when he doesn't take his medicine. I hate to see him suffering the way he is; I want him to get well soon and go back to being my bright, cheery boy again.

45th Anniversary

Were my mom still alive, today would be my parents' 45th wedding anniversary. Below is a picture of Mom and Dad on that day.



I thank God for the parents He gave me, and I miss my mom terribly.

Keep Praying for Sam

I just received a call from the GI Specialist's nurse. All the lab results and X-rays from yesterday came back normal. Tomorrow, he goes for his ultrasound. While I'm glad results are coming back normal, at the same time, I want them to find out what's wrong SOON, so it can be treated. I hate seeing him suffer as he has been. Please just keep him in your prayers!

Please Pray for Sam!

For the past three months or so, Sam has been complaining of stomach pains and nausea. I've had him to his regular pediatrician several times and even to the ER once. Today, he went to a pediatric GI specialist. They took blood and some X-Rays, and Friday he goes for an ultrasound. Hopefully, we'll know something soon.

So far, the only thing they can tell us is that an enzyme in his pancreas was slightly elevated, and although pretty much his whole abdomen seems to be tender, it is most tender around the area of his gall bladder.

The doctor today prescribed three different things to ease his symptoms. I'm hoping they will help him be able to eat better. When a 15-year-old boy starts eating only one meal a day, you know there is something seriously wrong!

Using Talents for God

I've always been a proud Mama, and I have documented many of Sam's accomplishments here on this blog. Sunday, I was prouder than ever because my son used his talents to serve God. In the morning service, he and two other kids in the youth group played their instruments for the offertory. In the evening service, Sam was part of a quartet made up of more kids from the youth group. I am so pleased with his desire to serve God with his talents.

Here are some sill shots from the offertory. Special thanks to Judy Williams for taking these pictures and sharing them with me.











Below are one-minute clips from each special. In the second one, Sam is singing a solo part.

Un-Fatherly Father

Sam doesn't know his real father, but he knows who he is. When he found him on facebook, he sent him a friend request, hoping to get to know him some. (I personally didn't like the idea, but since he's 15 now, I let him make his own decision on that.) Well, I guess his "father" didn't like the idea either. Instead of accepting the friend request, or just ignoring it, he blocked Sam on facebook. I find that totally reprehensible!