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Just some news

2010-01-14T20:12:00.002-06:00

this picture shows Raul has a softness for the little ones.

I am well, I walked some on Tuesday, but I hurt like crazy the next day. Monday was no picnic either. But no pain no gain as they say...Well that is it in a nut shell I am having good days and bad days, but atleast the Lord has seen fit to keep me here. There must be a message in all of this. Well the day grows cold, and I am tired. My Love to all and good night.......

A New Year

2009-12-13T18:50:00.002-06:00

Well here we are approach the end of one year, and beginning a new one. Many things have happened this past year. Some good and some bad. But all the things that have come to pass are for learning and reflection. Forgive and forget is high on the priority list not just because of the end of the year, but to be able to start the new year afresh and with a heart filled with hope for a better year.
For we all know that GOD IS GOOD AND GOD IS GREAT; AND GOD KNOWS WHAT IS RIGHT.
I personally have some health issues that have kept me from my church family, which I miss terriblely.....please pray my health issues will improve. We are wishing everyone a Happy and Safe Holiday. Love to all.......

HOLIDAYS!!!!!!!!

2009-11-18T14:14:00.002-06:00

Well it is holiday time and we have to get ready. We were going to go to Ms Connie's house, but if we didn't get a call from my sister-in-law, and they are coming over here. Nena will be bringing Mom, and Raul's brother is here, So the plan is to have a CABRERA Thanksgiving. Here at my house. Get busy kids and do your thing....We send best wishes to everyone, and don't eat to much......Ill be off for a while..

long time off

2009-11-06T11:57:00.002-06:00

I was not posting for awhile, We had our revival, bro.Hudson gave us alot to think about. I felt I was holding on to wounds I thought could not heal. But bro. Hudson showed us in the scripture that doing this was not scriptural. I have now let go and left it in the LORDS hands. He is the only one who can take care of it.

Dialysis on the other hand is wipeing me out. Wednesday I bearly hold my head up without passing out. Today we went for 2 kilos. I got down to 95.5 I feel fine for now, but you can never tell. I decided I better post something before I can't.

I hven't heard anything from the transplant team yet, I will keep on doing what I have to do to get my weight down.

Lots to do and a short time to do it in..

Love to all.

REVIVAL

2009-10-25T14:43:00.002-05:00

Today is the first day of Revival, and I know in my heart that I have already been challenged. It is one thing to know that you are a sinner saved by the grace of God. But it is something more profound to be a Saint sent by Christ to reach as many as we can. I have a new saying, I LOVE MY MASTER. All saints should shout it out..Can't wait til tonight....see you there.

Day 4

2009-10-25T14:35:00.002-05:00

For all of you that are keeping up with m transplant information, Day 4 was one of meeting with Dr.s I met with 3 of them and then was let go. Everyone of them said the same thing Lose Weight...Well like I didn't know that one. Of course I have more weight to lose. It is hard, everything looks so good.....Even Raul's bowl of beans and hot peppers looked good this afternoon...But I am still trying. My weight on Friday was 95.9 It is coming down, I know I can do it. That's what I keep telling myself. I CAN DO IT..I CAN DO IT.... or as they say in spanish SI SE PUEDE,,

Day 3

2009-10-14T12:58:00.003-05:00

Yesterday was a busy day for me. I had day 3 of my transplant workup. I had to have a stress test done to my heart. Because I can't walk right now, I couldn't do the readmill. So they had to put an IV in and race up my heart. The doctor said my blood pressure was low, I couldn't feel my heart racing. Laying on the bed of the round cylinder was hard, there was no room for my arms so that meant that they hung down and that hurt my shoulders. I was glad Catie was in there with me. It helped to pass the time. We started everything at 9:00 and finished at 12:00. I was glad to get back home. I am sure Catie will post the few pictures she did get. Next appointment will be on the 22nd. I have to be there at 9:00 am. See ya later

NEW BEGINNGS

2009-10-11T14:59:00.002-05:00

It was a great day today. We added a new member to our family. Nell Manning was baptized into the family at FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH. The Mannings have been coming awhile and it is great to have them with us. Welcome to the FAMILY.....

A head full of froth!

2009-10-06T16:11:00.002-05:00

(Charles Spurgeon)

"I hate vain thoughts--but I love Your law!" Psalm 119:113

Many of you know more about your magazines and novels--than what God has written! Many of you will read a novel from the beginning to the end, and what have you got? A head full of froth when you are done! But you cannot read the Bible--that solid, lasting, substantial, and satisfying food goes uneaten, locked up in the cupboard of neglect--while anything that man writes, a best-seller of the day--you greedily devour!

"Set your minds on things above--not on earthly things!" Colossians 3:2

I felt compeled to copy a note from Charles Spurgeon. There is nothing more for me to say. It speaks for itself.

Day 2 post

2009-10-03T21:47:00.002-05:00

Here are some pictures from day 2 of the transplant workup. I had an ultra sound of my kidneys, a diagnostic Mammogram,also an ultra sound had to be done because they found a sist, but not to worry No problem there, and also a Carotid doppler which is what the picture is of. No blockage which I was happy about. Thank you Lord you are good to this retchead Sinner.

I have been having alot of trouble with my blood pressure, It doesn't seem to want to stay up. Wednesday I told Catie that I needed someone to come out to the van before we left to take my blood pressure again. Well they could not get one and I could not see or hear them so back in the center I went and I was stuck again and given saline I was to leave at 10:30, but stayed tsil 12:00
Friday was different, They waited til my pressure was at a reasonable level before they took out the 2nd needle. Good thinking on their part. I am okay, but my neropathy is still heading to my knees, my hips hurt alot but all in all I think I am going to make it with the Lords help. I am counting on his help and all the prayers I can get. So if you are praying for me don't stop.

More Information

2009-09-16T15:45:00.004-05:00

It was my intention to blog my first day of transplant information, but Catie beat me to it. Well I guess I should take this time to post other days coming up. I will be meeting with more of the transplant team on Setember 29 at 6:45 in the morning, we will probably be through about 11:00. Then I will meet with the Cardiologist on the 13th of October time is yet to be set. Then on October 22nd I will see the surgeon and the Neprologist. This is considered to be day 4. Everything is going so fast, my head is realling. Please pray that everything goes well and there are no complications or surprises...I think I will leave the videos to Catie and her blog. She is so good at it. Well must go things to do and people to see. I will see some of you at church tonight....Love to all!!!!!!!!

His most afflictive dispensations

2009-08-22T15:16:00.002-05:00

(Letters of John Newton)

Dear friend,
I hope that you have found your trials so sweetened, and so sanctified, by God's blessing, that you have been enabled to rejoice in them!

Whatever may be the immediate causes of your troubles--they are all under the direction of a gracious hand--and each, in their place, cooperating to a gracious end. Your afflictions all come from God's heart, who loves you better than you love yourself! They are all tokens of His love and favor--and are necessary means of promoting your growth in faith and grace.

You are in the hands of Him who does all things well, and conducts His most afflictive dispensations to those who fear Him, with wisdom and mercy!

The Lord knows what is best for you! When there is an especial need-be for your being in the furnace--He knows how to support you; and at what season, and in what manner, deliverance will best comport with His glory and your good. These are the two great ends which He has in view, and which are inseparably connected together.

He knows our frame, and of what we are made. His pity exceeds that of the most tender parent. And though He causes grief--He will have compassion. Your afflictions which at present are not joyous but grievous, shall, when you have been duly exercised by them--yield the peaceable fruits of righteousness. I trust the Lord gives you a measure of patience and submission to His holy will. If so, everything shall be well--and when He has fully tried you--you shall come forth as gold!

The thoughts of what we have deserved at His hands--and what Jesus suffered for our sakes--when applied by his Holy Spirit, have a sovereign efficacy to compose our minds, and enable us to say, "Not my will--but may Yours be done!" How unspeakably better is it to be chastened by the Lord now--than to be left to ourselves for a season, and at last condemned with the world.

The path of affliction is sanctified by the promises of God, and by the consideration of our Lord Jesus, who walked in it Himself, that we might not think it too much to tread in His steps. Yes, it has been a beaten path in all ages; for the innumerable multitudes of the redeemed who are now before the eternal throne, have entered the kingdom by no other way. Let us not then be weary and faint--but cheerfully consent to be the followers of those who, through faith and patience, are now inheriting the promises!

If, after much tribulation, we stand accepted before the Lord in His glory, we shall not then think much of the difficulties we met with in our pathway to glory. Then sorrow and sighing shall cease forever--and songs of triumph and everlasting joy shall take their place! Oh, happy transporting moment, when the Lord God Himself shall wipe every tear from our eyes!

Until then, may the prospect of this glory which shall be revealed, cheer and comfort our hearts! Hitherto the Lord has helped us. He has delivered us in six troubles--and we may trust Him in the seventh.

Whatever storms may arise, we have an infallible and almighty Pilot, who will be a Sun and a Shield to those who love Him!

As long as we live, new trials will be needful. It is not that the Lord delights in grieving us and putting us to pain; on the contrary, He rejoices in the prosperity of His servants. No, it is not for His pleasure--but for our profit, that we may be made partakers of His holiness!

Perhaps you may have observed a bird, in a hedge, or upon the boughs of a tree; if you disturb it--it will move a little higher--and thus you may make it change its place three or four times. But if it finds, after a few trials, that you continue to follow it--it takes wing at last, and flies away!

Thus it is with us! When the Lord drives us from one creature-rest, we immediately perch upon another! But He will not allow us to stay long upon any. At length, like the bird, we are sensible that we can have no safety, no stable peace below! Then our hearts take flight and soar heavenwards, and we are taught by His grace to place our treasure and affections out of the reach of earthly vanities. So far as this end is accomplished, we have reason to be thankful and say, happy rod--that brought me nearer to my God!

This has alot of meaning, I enjoyed it alot.

God's Word Really Speaks to Me.

2009-08-22T14:46:00.000-05:00

There are verses we are asked to memorize in our church. Now I haven't always been good at memorizing, but these verses seem to speak out to me so I decided to post them, maybe they will talk to someone esle the way they have spoken to me.
Proverbs 9:1-9

WISDOM HATH builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars:
2 She hath killed heer beasts; she hath mingled her wine; she hath also furnished her table.
3 She hath sent foreth her maidens; she crieth upon the highest places of the city.
4 Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
5 Come, eat of my bread and drink of the wine which I have mingled.
6 Forsake the foolish, and live: and go in the way of understanding.
7 He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
8 Reprove no a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teadh a just man, and he will increase in learning.

I am glad we have memory verses, but I know there is a reason why some just speak to you. Thank you God for all you have done for me.

2009-08-19T15:23:00.015-05:00

okay, okay,,Yes yesterday was my birthday. I came off on Monday at 97 kl. So needless to say Tuesday was rough on me. I think I will stick to 98kls. for a while. I slept most of the afternoon well after therapy was over.
I think K'son is so warm and cuddly it is easy to fall asleep when you are holding him. Jet(K'son's brother) has finally caught on to potty training I am so happy pullups are expensive and even the generic ones are not cheap. These kids are giving my daughters alot of experience in how to deal with children of multiple ages. Catie feels confident that she can handle the challenge. I know she can. She is her mama's daughter isn't she. Ha Ha..O:) Roni isn't so easy to agree, it is work and she is glad she is 16yrs. old and nowhere ready for a husband and kids. I quite agree.hehe!!
We had a special surprise, Heather and Alisa came by on Tuesday and we had so much fun together the babies were so cute. We put K'son on the floor with Alisa and she went and swiped his pacifier right out of his mouth..Ha Ha He just gave her a look like I can't believe you did that we all got a laugh out of that. Today is Church and I am so looking forward to hearing the good word taken for the one and only book I enjoy reading. It is sometimes difficult to read, but it is the truth and nothing but the truth. Why use anything else. I can't believe how fast the months are going by. K'son was 6 wks. old when we started babysitting him and Jet, now he is 4 1/2 months and he has changed so much He weighs 18 lbs now and is in the 95% for his age. He is to cute!!.
I need to go just wanted to post some happy thoughts, thanks to everyone who wished me a happy birthday I got calls all day and at prayer night last night. Love to all.

2009-08-13T10:00:00.002-05:00

I was able to get to the computer today. My Legs are playing tricks on me. But I will not complain..Dialysis was real good, I was able to get down to 97.4. They are still worried about my blood pressure, because it stays so low, but I am happy that the weight is coming off. I had a meeting with a transplant rep from Methodist Hospital yesterday, and it looks like I may go with them for my transplant. There is a Hospital in Sugarland that they come to to do the operation. So we don't have to go all the way to Houston.
Thank you Lord things are starting to happen. Therapy is steadily moving along, the excersise I have to do is helping to strengthen my legs. I can't wait till I can walk again. Well just received the call the therapist will be here between 10:30 and 11:00. Have to go. Love to all and have a great day!!!!!

Just a thought

2009-08-06T09:48:00.002-05:00

Just a thought, what is more inportant in our lives, the ruffling of our feathers, or the life we live for the LORD, sometimes we make decisions that are complicated to others. So a form of processing has to be done. Some things are no ones business So respectfully we do nothing. It is not for anyone to get hurt feelings, It is just out of respect that we stand back. Lives are complicated, many have so much on their hands and no time to do anything else. I am one of those and I relish the time when I can do something else. This has not been the case for me for awhile my mom gets after me because I don't call her after Dialysis.Ha Ha! But I am trying to get better. Patience is a virtue that many do not have. I am trying to work on that. I think all of us need to.

2009-08-04T18:46:00.002-05:00

Well I am back
It's been awhile, and I have found I am a little rusty. Well in my typing anyway.
I am doing well in my therapy, I walk more inside the house. I can't wait to wander
outside and really get some fresh air.
I am doing really well with Dialysis the weight is starting to come off, but the
blood pressure is a problem. It never stays up anymore. I went to Houston yesterday
to see Dr Shinn, he took out stitches. He wanted to keep me because I dropped three
times when I was there. He actually wanted to admit me to the hospital. I did not
see the need. So I was able to come home. Man that was close....
Catie said her driving Houston would bring my blood pressure back up. Ha Ha..
But it didn't as a matter of fact I actually slept. With everything that is going on in our lives I am glad God gives me grace to overcome. I am so thankful for the people in my life that are there for me. I have never been at a lose for positive influences in my and my family's life. I hope that the prayers keep coming, and that everyone knows how I feel about them. It is a true statement that as one door closes, another one opens. I hope these doors are not leading the wrong direction, we all have doors, and all need to remain in God's word so we don't go through the wrong one. Well enough for now My Love to All and may God stay in our Hearts.

Just a short note

2009-07-15T11:13:00.002-05:00

Hi Everyone

Just wanted to post and let everyone know I had my first Therapy session yesterday.
It went well and the therapist was encouraging. I am exercizing on my off days so that I can reach my goal of walking. Pray for me really hard... I had Dialysis today, and I came off at 98.2 and I still feel okay. Hurray. My weight is coming down. Hopefully It will stay coming down. Another prayer please. I better stop I feel I am needed in the living room with Jet the 3year old. I will write more soon.
Love to All

I am still kicking

2009-07-07T19:48:00.000-05:00

Hello everyone

Yes I am still here. I have been having some trouble. I was in the hospital for one week. In ICU, because of the medication they were giving me to raise my blood presure. My graft stopped working because of low blood pressure. It was crazy..
I don't even want to go into the sticking that cause 2 infultrations. On the same side of my arm. But all in all I survived it all. With alot of prayers I know. But some times It is so hard to deal with all of this. I went to see the pain management doctor today, He increased my medication to 3 times a day. Up to 75mg.
My pain is still bad and some times it last all day. Well not sometimes, but all the time...I know that I am deserving of what ever the Lord allows, but I hurt all the time and sometimes it is unbearable. Please keep praying for me, I so need it.
I am not on my computer, I have a hard time getting in my room, so my husband rigged Caties Lap top so I could use it in the living room. Thank you Honey for doing this, and Catie for letting me use her Laptop. I know I shouldn't complain, I am here with my family and friends and the Lord has been good to me...Well I will close for now just wanted to say hi..and I love you all.

How the years fly by

2009-04-28T09:41:00.002-05:00

This young woman and her family are special to me and mine.!
Her name is Carrie, these are her children, Noah 4, Christopher 6, and Ariel 8.
The reason they are so special is Carrie used to babysit my children. Mind you now that my kids are 19, 16, and 14. It just doesn't seem that that much time has passed. It just seems like yesterday. And now look at her and hers. It just goes to show us that we should treasure our kids and families while we have them because they grow up to fast and will be gone soon enough.
My oldest just graduated, and now her future is ahead of her. I see great things for her, and maybe even some hardships. But with the right guidance and the love of the Lord I strongly feel she will make the right decisions. I put my faith in God to lead her. I guess right now I am being sentimental. Seeing Carrie with her babies just proves how fast time flies, and we must make the most of the time we have.

2009-04-14T21:33:00.002-05:00

These are the two Veronica's.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO VERONICA CABRERA

Veronica will be 16 on the 29th, and I just felt compelled to highlight her day now, I don't know how I am going to feel then. There are alot of things I could tell you about Roni(that is what we call her most of the time):O) But the best thing I can say is when she see someone hurting, especially me! She is so there for you. She has her times just like all teenagers do, but for the most part she is a big help to me. That is why I wanted to wish her a very Happy Birthday, and I love you very much.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

2009-04-11T13:51:00.002-05:00

Yesterday was our 20th Anniversary.

And would you know with everything that has been going on. I FORGOT ALL ABOUT IT!!
Can you beleive it. I am usually the one to remind him. I called him to let him know I was out of Dialysis, and he surprised me with a HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!! i cried..
Also the fact my blood pressure was so low, it just felt like a crying time....Catie just kept looking a me. I think I scared her. :O( Well I went on home and he arrived from work around 3:30, with a beautiful Red Rose. Here goes the crying again....We went out to dinner, at Luby's, we got to see Olivia which was a joy for me to see one of our own working hard. Other than that the night was very pleasant.
What a great way to end our day.

More Pic's

2009-04-08T16:12:00.001-05:00

Here are some more pictures of Catie's party, and some of the people who came.

Well that is all for now.

Here are some Pictures

2009-04-03T17:14:00.003-05:00

These are just a few pictures. Catie's dad was so nervous

2009-04-03T17:06:00.002-05:00

Well the Graduation has come and gone. It was very nice. We had a good turn out, and my parents even came from Corpus Christi which is about 3-4 hours away. It was to be a surprise for me, but as things go it got out. I was still excited to see them at My Daughter's graduation. Mom helped out alot, as I was immobile. She even brought me her walker, that she is not using anymore. That helped me tremendously. I will post some pictures as soon as the girls down load them to the computer. I am glad it is over, but sad that soon one will be leaving the nest to start her own life.
Oh well it has to happen. I hope we have given her all she needs. Dialysis went well today. And believe it or not I feel pretty good. Well I better go, Husband is calling....

Big Day coming Close

2009-03-26T18:43:00.002-05:00

Greetings to all!!! Well it is almost here. Catie's graduation party is on Saturday. It is a job getting ready for the party, and my problems with my legs is not helping matters at all. But we are getting through it and we will be having lots of fun. Even if it rains. Dialysis is in the morning, and then we have to do some shopping for the food part.
Seveeral people have been such a blessing to me. I greatly appreciate it.:O)

I am trying to keep on a schedule, and that is hard to do the weather will not cooperate. Oh well we will make it fun anyhow. Bring your wet boots. Ha Ha.

Short Note

2009-03-11T15:17:00.002-05:00

Hi Everyone

Just stopped to write a bit. Very soon now will be Catie's Graduation party.
We are almost ready for it. There is alot of work involved, but it is so worth it, and it is going to be so nice. We have lot of help and I am so grateful for everyone who is pitching in...Thank you all so much. Today was Dialysis, and I feel pretty good. I am dealing with arthritis, and yes it is in my legs, but I am doing my best to deal with it. I just have to sit with my legs elevated alot.
Other than that, it is a good day. We picked up Catie's graduation ring, and it is so pretty. Last weekend we received her Diploma. It is all coming together and I couldn't be more pleased. God has blessed us immensily. Well I write more later, I have some schooling to administer. Til then everyone take care and we'll see you soon.

GOOD MORNING ALL!!!

2009-02-24T08:35:00.002-06:00

Good Morning All
It has turned out to be a nice day, just a little chill in the air. There is so much to do. We are getting ready for Catie's graduation. Her graduation ring is ordered and expected in 2 to 3 weeks. We are making her invitations, and they are really pretty. We have to look for her dress. The party will be here at home, and it will be alot of fun. Catie is so excited, and so am I it is good to focus on someone else other than myself and my problems.
Dialysis is going well, and I am dealing with the stiffness in my legs and knees.
I guess the fluid has nowhere to go other than my legs. I need to run, lots to do and Jr. has piano with Heather today. We love her..grammie kim, Alisa is getting big and she is so beautiful... Well I'll write more later as for now I hope everyone has a great day...Don't work to hard.

APOLOGIES!!!

2009-02-13T12:16:00.002-06:00

I am so sorry I haven't posted in awhile. It has just been crazy. I am trying hard not to get discouraged, but some days are just so over whelming I know the Lord gives me all the strength I need to over come. I received some very comforting words from my Pastor and all I could do was cry. To think anyone would use what I am going through and stand back and watch me. I didn't realize how much my ordeal affects those around me. My immediate family yes, but I was caught off guard to see how it also affects him and his family. I Love my Pastor and his family. I know how much they pray for me, and everyone else in my church too. I really feel close to all of them and know that they are there for me. Now that's what I call a good support group. It really makes a difference and I think that is where I draw my strength from well that and my love for the Lord. Through him all things are possible. Please pray for Amy Sanchez, they have some decisions to make. Pray that God gives them the right decision to make. Also I have a fellow Dialysis friend that is dealing with an Alzhiemer Husband, and now he has had a Heart attack. He is in ICU and she tries not to let on her worry, but I know she is..Her name is Dubi and his name is Jimmy... You know the best thing for all of us is to get it right with the Lord, and wait for his coming. Then things won't seem so hopeless. I can't imagine going through trials, and not having God on my side.

Till next time. Remember he is the only way.....

GOOD NEWS

2009-01-19T18:43:00.002-06:00

Well I am just going to write a small post. I went to see the heart Dr. today, and got some good news. I do not have to have a pacemaker put in. That is an answered prayer. Anyone who knows me knows how much I have been stressing about this issue. Well the Lord answered my prayers and everyone else who was praying for me. Thank You to all who prayed. He(the doctor) says that I might have sleep apneia. Not sure how it is spelled. But I will take that over a pacemaker any day. Til later

Love and Blessings to all.....

New Me

2009-01-15T16:18:00.002-06:00

Here is another post, I have been trying to get over this cough I have had way to long. I am going to see the cardiologist tomorrow. Pray for me I really don't want a pacemaker put in. I have done something kind of different. I colored my hair. I guess I am getting tired of being called my husbands mother, and my childrens grandmother. I know it should all be put in perspective, but I don't feel old, and I really don't want to look as old as I have been., I hope everyone understands, It really isn't that different. But since Roni's camera is broken, I can't take any pictures to post them. Maybe if I ask nicely, Nicholas Sanchez will take a picture for me to post.... we'll see. Our Roof is finally getting done. But our satilite is still down. It has been since Monday. We are watching alot of old movies. Well til next time..Best wishes and lots of prayers for all I know and Love...

The rippling effect

2009-01-10T13:23:00.003-06:00

We don't know how what we do and say can effect someone else. We can mean one thing and it can be taken as another meaning. That is why as Christians we must guard our words. I don't know if there is anything I have said to hurt anyone else. If so I apologize. Right here and right now...I have very strong beliefs in what the Bible says and teaches us. Some do not understand why we live and teach the way we do.
But do understand this "AS FOR ME AND MINE WE WILL SERVE THE LORD."

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!!

2008-12-28T14:44:00.002-06:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL

So a New year is coming, where did this one go? I know I am not the only one who has been asking this question...We have all been wrapped up in our daily lives, and the days are flying by. Now is a good time to reflect on all the Blessings the good Lord has bestowed on us. I for one have been blessed immensly this year and I know that without him, I could not have done it alone. So a prayer goes out for all my family, church family, friends and loved ones. I pray that this next year is blessed in the same way as last year, or it gets better. All done in his will....
Happines and Love to All.......

The Cabrera's

2008-12-17T21:10:00.002-06:00

This is the CABRERA family RAUL, YOLANDA, CATIE, RONI, AND RAUL JR.

I would like to take the opportunity to wish everyone a very Joyous Holiday. I ask prayer from everyone who reads my blog. I have some Heart issues, but nothing will be done til after the new year. Pray that my heart doctor has wisdom, and is wrong on what he is wanting to do. I am going to enjoy the holiday with my family and leave it in God's hands. Blessings and Love to all from all of us......

2008-12-05T13:03:00.003-06:00

That's my Mom always in the kitchen. Daddy is in the Dinning Room...
Catie, and My sister Pam's son Rodney playing their guitars.

Catie and my sister Cindy's daughter Brittany playing thier guitars...We have a guitar playing family. This usually happens when we get together.
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This picture was taken at Mom Cabrera's house. You can see we love to eat!:O)
These are just a few pictures of Thanksgiving, We enjoyed the quality time......

The Road Warrior

2008-12-05T12:43:00.004-06:00

Well here it is after almost 2 years this baby is up and running. You have to understand something about this truck, My husband is the last of 6 children, and all that that entails. He never purchased his vechiles, they were given to him by Mom and Dad, Big sister Nena...This was the first vehicle he purchased himself. In 1992, this baby was 2 years old. We loved it. Me too!!! His Dad beamed because his baby boy was finally growing up and being a Man....We were married in 89, and our first child came in 90. Dad got to see our second child Veronica, and before I had Jr. He passed away. But he saw his son happy and settled down.
To him all was complete. Anyone who knows my Husband understands what I am talking about. We still have this truck and I am hessitant to get rid of it. The girls like it also. Catie drove for the first time in this truck as did Roni and Jr. Let's not spread that one around.
Raul is right at home in his truck. He kept calling me in the van when we went To Corpus Christi at Thanksgiving...We had a really good time...I'll post some pictures of our trip..

Belated Thanksgiving Wishes!!

2008-11-29T11:32:00.002-06:00

Happy Belated Thanksgiving

Well Thanksgiving has come and gone.:O( It was going to be a queit one, or so I thought. My husband decided Wednesday night that in the morning we were going to go to Corpus Christi. That is where my family lives. I was so happy. But he also wanted to run his truck which has been sitting for almost 2 years...So be it I thought as long as I get to see my family. We surprised them and mom said it was a good surprise. We went to Georgewest(his mom's house) thursday night to sleep, and came back on Friday afternoon. Really early evening...I was so tired, so Catie helped with the driving...Well she drove all the way home. She did really well learning how to drive on curves, turns. She is a good driver. I think she is ready to get that Liscense.
Everyone was happy to see us as we were them. My mother-In-Law was in Corpus also, so when they returned the girls and I had dinner ready. Nena usually comes then goes to the store to buy things to make. I told my husband not this time let's have food ready by the time they get here. He agreed, it was a pleasant surprise for them too!! I had Dialysis today(Saturday). That felt weird going on an off day. But Monday will be back to normall.. Well I hope everyones Thanksgiving was a good one maybe without all the surprises. Ha Ha See you on Sunday...Have a pleasant day.

Strange but True

2008-11-22T17:58:00.003-06:00

I am sorry I haven't posted before now. It has really been crazy. Dialysis went well on Wednesday and Friday. Just on Thursday I found myself realing in pain in my chest. Well I wasn't doing anything other than sitting. The pain started to entensify, getting scared I yelled for Jr. He came and alerted his sisters, that something was wrong. I had Catie call Raul and he came home to take me to the ER.
From about 10:00 to 12:30 we waited. Oh they did take me in and did an EKG. It said that there didn't seem to be anything going on with my heart. I was releived, but why the pain in my chest. And my right arm had gone numb too! It didn't make sense. After about another hour, they finally took me to the back. I was hooked up again to the heart monitor. Getting blood was a horror for me. You see I am a Dialysis patient and I have very small veins. If you can find them. After 2 sticks, they were able to get the blood they needed. They had mentioned they might have to go into my feet, and that brought me to tears. That really hurts, been there done that, know how it feels. They did an exray and sent the blood to the lab, Well to make a long story short, They ruled out a heart attack, my emzines were good, nothing going on with my heart. So what about the pain????? Don't know can't figure it out. They had no clue what was going on?? The pain stopped, and they
sent me home at about 4:30 I was tired of being poked, hungry and just plain tired. I took a 3 hour nap and went on with my day.
Now that is what I call a total waste of the day...But the up side of all of this is that whatever was going on with me. The Lord saw it fit to take it from me. I know something bad was happening, and I know there were alot of prayers going out for me...and I know he was hearing us all. My ordel was just that..an ordeal. But I know God was right there with me through it all. The challenges of life are all around us.,but so is Christ if we beleive....

pictures

2008-11-11T11:55:00.003-06:00

These pictures are of Roni and Catie, Jr and Homer Tijerina Jr., and Roni and Jr. The kids spend alot of time together and It is important to me that they get along with each other and even other children. Jr really likes little kids and they seem to always go to him to have fun. The girls for the most part like the little girls and Victoria loves learning to bake from Roni and Catie. It is great for me to see them being helpful and encourageing each other with their walk with Christ. There is nothing more satisfying to a mom.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY VICTORIA SANCHEZ

2008-11-11T11:50:00.002-06:00

Well who would have known the years would fly by so fast. Victoria is now
9 years old and a beauty at that. I hope you are having a wonderful day with
your family in Kentucky. We miss you all and are praying for a safe return.
Love you baby

Ms. Yolanda

Good Days

2008-11-01T11:39:00.002-05:00

Well it is November. I hope everyone remembers to turn back the clocks tonight.
Friday was alright, I got down to 99.4 even though I asked them to not take me past 100 klg. Oh well the machine has no heart. It just takes off the fluid. My Mother-In-Law and sister in law are still here. Nena's test went really well on Thursday..We went to Houston and dropped her off at MD Anderson. We then had more than 3 hours to kill. I don't like driving in Houston, not to mention the fact that I was so dizzy. But I managed to make it through. We went to Herman park and saw two young ladies taking pictures in their wedding dresses. The were so pretty... One of the girls I talked to said her dress was very heavy. I guess on your wedding day nothing bothers you. I wished her well..
Yesterday we hit the mall...the girls got so good buys at Cato's. Shirts and skirts for only 3.99 Wow that was really good. Jr and I went to Ross and he found a neat sweat shirt with a hood for 7.99. I would say all in all the day was good. We even found out that if you need a wheelchair, it will cost you nothing, they just hold your keys till you return the chair. I was glad about that and I think Jr enjoyed pushing me around the mall.
This morning Nena and I went to Walmart..No kids, no mom,no Husband...It was strange to both of us we were so used to having others around us...but it was great in other ways.. We found what we wanted and headed home. Only to stop at AR's and buy tacos
hmmm. They were really good. I hope everyone has a great day today and everyday...
Until tomorrow happy day.!!!!:O)

For Isaiah

2008-10-25T13:25:00.004-05:00

This is Isaiah Quninten Sanchez. Here he is not even One year old, and the other is before he is Two years old. He is a very special little boy and sure brightens up my day. I can come home from Dialysis and feel really bad and Amy will bring Isaiah over and just lift my spirits up....I hope everyone than needs an Isaiah has one..
I Love You Isaiah......HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU PRECIOUS LITTLE BOY!!!!!!!

Conflict

2008-10-21T16:09:00.003-05:00

To everyone who knows my family. We are dealing with some things right now that I must ask you to pray fervantly. Some things have happened and we are seeking the Lords guidance in it all. I can not go into detail, but some things have come to my attention, and I and my husband are trying to get direction on it all. Needless to say some things have not been handled correctly, that is between us and God. Just pray that we seek his will and keep our heads about us. Thank you.

2008-10-16T07:12:00.002-05:00

This is the beginning of a bright new day. I hope everyone takes advantage and starts the day with a smile.

Today is Thursday. There is much to do.,Revival last night was very eye opening. I have come to realize that God sends men to help us remain humble. Pastor Taylors message last night was especially heart warming to me. Keeping things in and not taking care of them right off, can cause the Devil to creep in. We were in 1 Corinthians 6:1-11, and How Paul speaks to them applies today. I hope I always remember this.

Well I must go please remember how much Christ loved us by what he did for us. The least we can do is to love each other in forgiveness.....

Wednesday is Good

2008-10-15T11:20:00.002-05:00

Well I finally can sit down and post..It has been a really good week so far, I have been fed well in our Revival meetings we have been having with Bro. Taylor. We had him and our pastor and his family over last night for Mexican Dinner. Carne Guisada, Rice, Beans, Guacamole,and Tortillas made especially by my daughter Veronica. I made Ms. Connies Recipe Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheese Cake. It got a thumbs up and so did the dinner. I was glad everyone enjoyed it. Keep posting those recipies Ms. Connie they are good and everyone benifits from your words of wisdon.
We have three more days to be fed by bro. Taylor. He seems to know the right vereses to go to and what we need to hear at the right time. I hope now I can work better on letting things go. There is nothing I can personnally do to change other people, and I have my walk with the Lord to concentrate on. I can just pray for them and hope the Lord works heavily in their hearts. You know professing salvation, and not walking right with him does not mean you can get away with what ever you want. You must do right, and then good things start to happen. Don't sit there and stew, let it go, you can't change what you can't change....but enough of this....I had a good day today, I feel good and I am going to be productive...thanks to the Lord today is a good one...Til later...bye

It's Friday!!!!!

2008-10-10T12:18:00.003-05:00

Yea it's Friday.

I am so glad it is Friday, this week has really been weird...I know I mentioned my episode on Tuesday. Well on Thursday I had another one, and I was driving...that really scared me. Now my daughter is taking me to where I need to go, for now that is. I do feel okay today, but there is some discomfort. Now my dialysis team can monitor the cumidin I have to take and adjust it accordingly. So hopefully this weekend is going to be good and productive, that's what I am counting on.

My son Jr. is sick, he has a bad cough and a runny nose, so I guess the weather is going to change. Any time the weather changes, some one starts with the runny nose and the coughing. Things are coming along with the shower, and I am excited for the next weekend to get here. I better close the kids are doing school and I am hungry, so I need to get something to eat........See everyone on Sunday.

Update

2008-10-06T19:18:00.003-05:00

Well here I am posting again. Update on my doctors visits. I wore the heart monitor from Thursday night to Friday morning. The most uncomfortable night I have had in a long time. I then went to the Cardiologist. He said I was in Afibb again, that means my heart is not beating right. And my pulse was racing. Well I think the medicine he put me on makes it worse. And the side effects, boy I'm telling you. The medicine is called Amiodarone. And he also put me on Cumidin. Since my blood pressure can not stay up now, he feels that my blood may be trying to clot up. Oh please no!!! But the medicine makes me light headed, and my heart is still racing. Maybe I need to get used to it.
On top of that I still don't really know the results of the bone density test. Oh sorrow,,, I hurt alot, but I am still pushing on. Thank Goodness for my family and my Church to keep me busy. On the 12th is revival week. Bro Taylor will be here and I am anxiously waiting to hear some good preaching. We will be having Bro Taylor and maybe his wife, Pastor and his family over on Tuesday for dinner. We are excited about that. Last year it fell on My husband's birthday. That was alot of fun,. Then on the 18th is Heather's baby shower. We are so glad Alisa Grace is here and thriving. It will be great to have some fun..
I better stop for now I am getting tired again. Oh this medicine.. until next time I wish you many blessings from God and lots of prayers for all...............

All in a Day's work

2008-10-01T16:01:00.005-05:00

Since this is not a surprise to Heather, I wanted to post it. We are having a baby shower for her(Heather). On October 18th, Alisa is here and it is time. I am so excited to be working with Grandma Michele and the girls to get this party off the ground. I feel it is going to be lots of fun for all. Some of the ladies are even helping with food..etc.. I am being kept busy, so I can't focus on myself. But please pray for me I am having an Ultra Sound of my heart at 8:30 AM tomorrow, and at 1:00 PM I am having a bone denseity test done. I know God is in charge of everything and I should not be worried, but the flesh wants to do exactly that.
On that same note..please pray for Christian Sanchez, go to Amy's blog for more information.http://pkdmom2five.blogspot.com.
Dialysis was good today, I have been blessed with good technicians sticking me..
See ya later.

2008-09-27T12:37:00.002-05:00

Hi everyone,
Just wanted to post to say I am doing okay. I am having a little trouble with my heart rythm, and my pulse is to high! but I do have an appointment on Thursday morning with the Cardiologist. He is going to do an Ultrasound of my Heart, and I will have to wear a Heart monitor over night. Dialysis is concerned that he is waiting until next Thursday. But I know God is with me and I am trying to go on. I am just taking it easy for a few days. My Girls and Jr. are helping alot and that is a blessing to me. I am happy to say God has been good to me and has provide me with all I need. So why should I be complaining. It is all in his hands....I'll write more later..

Home Sweet Home

2008-09-16T10:14:00.002-05:00

We are back home, and I am happy to say that there was not very much damage done.
We did lose shingles off the roof, but the house still stands. We are glad for our safe return and hope to see our church family soon. I'll post more later, and thank you to everyone who prayed for us and all of Freeport...

PRAYER

2008-09-10T13:27:00.002-05:00

I am posting this short post to say all prayers going out for all Freeport
We are under manditory evacuation, and we personally were not going to leave, but my little brother wants us to go to Houston to his house. So I guess we are leaving.
I need to be where I can Dialyze. To all our blogger friends, please keep everyone in your prayers. Heather still has not delivered the baby, She is in Galveston...
PRAY FOR SAFETY FOR ALL ON THE ROAD GOING TO SHELTERS, FRIENDS, AND FAMILY.....AMEN

PRAYER

2008-09-09T10:00:00.002-05:00

I am posting this to ask for prayer for Heather and Caleb McEntire and their baby.
Heather is in the Hospital right now. Her platelets dropped and the doctors thought
It would be best to go to the hospital yesterday at her appointment. I know the family would appreciate prayers, for strength for Heather and the baby if the birth should occur sooner than planned.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRISTIAN SANCHEZ

2008-09-06T10:25:00.003-05:00

Well Chris you are finally 12.. Does it feel any different? I hope you have a great day, and a happy one too!!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR CHRISTIAN, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU.
(Bet you thought I couldn't sing)lol lol

Welcome New Blogger!!

2008-09-05T13:25:00.003-05:00

This is Catie C. my eldest, She is new to the blog world, and I would appreciate it if we could all welcome her. Yes I am a PROUD MAMA.!!!!!!
Her blog address is http://catie-cat-18.blogspot.com her blog is called Music to My Ears.
Welcome baby girl...Mom

I made it !!!!!!

2008-09-05T12:03:00.002-05:00

You see I like to go to the Beach too!! Just not everyday!!lol

I thought this was a pretty flower :O)

Well it's Friday, and so far I am doing well. I am monitoring my dialysis treatment as well as I can, but sometimes things just happen as they did on Wednesday. I came off at 99.7 even though we went for 100. Go figure. But I think I am going to be alright. I really have to be for I have some errands to run. I also need gas in the van. So I better go before the prices change again...Have a great weekend and hope to see some of you soon.

2008-09-02T12:39:00.002-05:00

This is the Bridge you have to cross in order to get to Corpus Christi

We made good deals with these products.It would have been 32.19, but we only spent 9.16 pretty good to me!

The first picture was when we went to Corpus Christi on Friday. Yep after Dialysis, we went out of town. By we I mean Myself and My three kids. My Husband did not go as he wasn't sure if he had to work or not. Well he didn't, but enjoyed the house to himself for the weekend. The kids and I came back on Sunday afternoon. It was good to be home and see everyone. I just wish I didn't have so much trouble with my foot. It is true what they say that a sprain or bruised limb is worse that a broken limb..I am still having trouble with it. But all in all I am pushing on. Monday was exciting. Another infultration on the arterial side. Then we had to go get groceries. Long day glad it is over. Now just catching up here at home. School is in there too!! I think they feel over whelmed..lol Me too!!!! But we will get it all done..

Love to all and thanks for visiting my blog.

Hello

2008-08-23T22:21:00.003-05:00

Hello to All
Well it is finally Saturday, we can all say we have made it through another week. My hubby worked today, all day. So we have been really busy with laundry and some unfinished school work. The kids have been doing some major yard work, come by and see the results. I will try to post some pictures for those who do not live close by. I must comment on the surprise my daughter did for me. The lovely music you hear, is compliments of Catie. I really couldn't find the music I wanted, so I settled, now I am a happy camper...Way to go Catie..!!I love you for doing that for me. I am very proud of you...must get to bed, Church in the morning...Prayers go out to all..

2008-08-21T13:56:00.002-05:00

I was so proud of these kids, they sang a special on Sunday, and practice only two days. I strongly feel you can practice to much, and If you are singing for the Lord, then he knows your heart. Sing out loud to really let him hear you.

I am doing better than yesterday. I got down to 98.8. But my blood pressure was to low. I just couldn't bounce back. Then I even had chest pains. That was scarry,
I did go to church, I was afraid if I stayed home and something happened, I would
not be able to contact my husband in time. I did take medication, and there seemed to be a little improvement. Today the girls went with Heather to her doctors appointment, and to lunch afterwards. She is so sweet. I just hope my girls keep being a blessing to her. We are all patiently awaiting the arrival of Heather and Calebs baby. Lots and lots of prayers going out for the three of them.

THANK YOU ALL!!!

2008-08-13T16:33:00.002-05:00

I just want to say thank you to everyone who posted on my blog. I am alright, but my venus side of my graft was infultrated. That means they went in on one side and out on the other. I am hurting, but I will be alright. My husband, poor baby is trying to be helpful, but saying I Will be Alright, is a healing process for me. I don't want to stay on my pity pot. It's not a nice place to be. He doesn't seem to understand. I have to keep fighting this, I can't let it beat me. I have God on my side, and that means so much to me. Along with my friends and family..I don't know where I would be without all of you. The process is about to begin with my transplant. I made the call on Monday, and I am waiting to receive the application again. This will be like starting all over. It was so long ago, when we started the proceedings before, but to much time has past, so here we go again. I know this is the right step for me to take. I have been praying about it for awhile now. Do I make the step, do I not make the step. I think God has given me some peace about the steps I am going to take, after all it is in his hands.(Thanks T.)
Hope to see everyone tonight and for those who don't go to our church, well you are missing a good sermon from the man God has given us. I appreciate my Pastor and all the hard work he does to keep his flock in Jesus.

I"M NOT GOING TO BE 53

2008-08-12T21:22:00.002-05:00

I have been having this discussion with my mom, on how old I will be on the 18th of this month.. She said I was going to be 53. I said no I am going to be 52. I didn't want to do the math, I would have saved myself alot of tears, if I had just done the math. I was born in 1956. I know,I am getting old. I also have the gray hair to prove it. HaHa. But all things put aside, my husband still loves me, my kids love me too. I had a bad day the other day,and it set the tone for my sorrow.
Alot of things happened that day, but the worst was I am going to be 53(Mom). Everything sort of went down hill after that. I needed my buggy fix and I couldn't have it. Real sorrow then. The kids tried to help, but the hugs just didn't help, they only enhanced my sorrow. I am better now, Sunday was so happy. Jesus spoke to my heart through the men that preached. We had a great meal. And an update on the remodeling at the Pastors house. It looks great we went by :O) I did get my buggy fix(thanks for that). My husband wants everyone to know he figured out I am going to be 52, because he did not lose a year.HaHa. Tomorrow is Wednesday, Dialysis again at 6:00 am. Pray for me my graft is in a place that is hard to get to. Only certain people can stick it properly. I had a good technician on Monday. But I am still
bruised from Friday. I better close morning comes very early. My prayers and thoughts are for all that I know and Love. Good night.

2008-08-07T19:34:00.003-05:00

This was our freebies from Kroger today. Doesn't look like much, but it worked.

This is the CVS purchase that Catie made. The Value was 34.00, but she only paid .54
We are very happy about that.

A Note From Me

2008-08-02T10:19:00.002-05:00

Friday went okay, I came off at 99.2 I did bleed alot, but sometimes that happens. It just makes me more tired the rest of the day. We had an alarm system installed, no one in or out. Sounds great doesn't it.! We are going to be the advertising house for the alarm company so we were given an excellent deal. If you are interested call me. Today is saturday, and my hubbie is working. I will have to take him lunch, so I better get off the computer. I hope all your day is good and you enjoy it immensly..See everyone on Sunday..unless he returns today.

Long Day

2008-07-29T20:15:00.003-05:00

Hello everyone, I am slowly getting my computer back to normal.. whatever that is.
I still need to get the pictures in order, what we have left of them. Please pray for me, I have Dialysis tomorrow, and I have been coming off at 99.4...I get tired very easily, and need to nap often. But all in all I am well and looking forward to preparing for the transplant. I am scared though, so I haven't made the call to start the testings.. I know I am a big chicken..But this is a big step and our lives will be changed imensly. Thanks in advance for all your prayers. Love to all and will write more later.

Greetings!!!!!

2008-07-24T19:41:00.002-05:00

I know it has been awhile since I have posted. I have a good reason, My computers brain crashed, and I really couldn't replace it at that time. Well I am back, and there might be some bloggs that I have lost. If you come to my sight, then please leave me your blog address. I have replaced alot of them, but there are still a few I don't have. This is short, but just to let everyone know I am back....
Love to all!!!!!

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2008-06-12T08:22:00.000-05:00

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Sorry for not posting sooner

2008-06-06T14:45:00.002-05:00

It has been a crazy week, but I am glad it is over. I was in the hospital on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. I just wanted to go home. I am getting better, just having some trouble with my right hand. I hope it is only temporary. It is hard doing everything with the left when you are righthanded. Just another hurdle put before me to jump over. Thanks to everyone who is praying for me. I am getting stronger everyday.

2008-05-20T17:05:00.002-05:00

This is my youngest Jr. He really wants to be called Raul. I just can't break the habit. He has been taking piano lessons from Heather. She tells me he is a quick learner and a good student, so now we want her to challenge him more. He had a lesson today, with a few bumps in the road. I think she is great the way she incourages him to not get discouraged, that he will make mistakes, and have difficulty with some songs. I am very grateful to Heather for taking time from her busy schedule to teach Jr.

Mother's Day Pictures!!!!

2008-05-12T21:42:00.005-05:00

These pictures are just a part of what the kids did for me on Mother's Day.
The Food was great, we ate outside, even had music. Jr, and Roni served.

I don't know if you can see it but in the frame, was the menu...Catie's idea.

Some decorations of the back yard, a trail leading to the table..Jr's idea.

It goes to show with a little planning and no money, you can make a day so special by just putting your hands to do the work..Great Job!!!!kids.. Love ya ..

Happy Mother's Day

2008-05-11T15:35:00.002-05:00

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO ALL THE MOMS!!!

Today is Mother's Day, and I just want to wish all of you a very special time today, and I hope your day is a good one. I had a special day last night, my 3 children prepared a special dinner for me, and I was so surprised. My Oldest Catie made a speech, and what did I see a tear in my husbands eye...I cried of course I was so surprised by all of it.. They did a great job and I really have a special bunch of kids..I love you guys, and Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

2008-05-05T12:53:00.003-05:00

THIS IS MY MOM AND DAD.
This was the first time they had been to our new home. I was sad to see them go, but they were on their way to Houston to help my brother.

This picture is of my kids with their grandparents..I think everyone had a good time.

We are back from camping at Brazos Bend, we were blessed with no mishaps, atleast not with the children. I got beened on the top of my head with the hatch to our van. On accident of course, but that didn't help the pain or the stars I saw. I am fine though, I had Dialysis today, and did pretty well. I came off at 103.5 that is the lowest so far....yay!!!! I am scheduled to have surgery tomorrow at 2:00 pm. Please pray that all goes well. I write more later.

2008-05-01T08:41:00.002-05:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CATIE CABRERA AND RUBI VILLAREAL MAY 3

Here are the two birthday girls on the top picture, and Catie more recently. I think Rubi was a year and some months when we painted the Church, and Catie was 16 1/2

Now Rubi will be 3yrs old and Catie will be 18 yrs. old. Time really flys by when you are not looking. I just wanted to say Happy Birthday, because we will be gone camping on Saturday, and that is their day. I hope both of you have a great day....
love you guys....

Yucky today

2008-04-30T16:54:00.002-05:00

Only one way to say how I feel today...Yuck..It was really rough this time at Dialysis, but I gues some days are like that. But oh man. I just can't seem to snap out of it. My ears are clogged, my legs are cramping, and I just want to cry...Don't tell my kids, they haven't gotten wind of that part yet. Here I am in the computer room, Jr is practicing the piano, which I love to hear, but the tears also want to roll. I guess it is just everything and nothing. I am so proud of how well Jr. has picked up the piano, Heather is a good teacher. He has caught on so fast, and just seems to hunger for more. He loves a challenge. Roni is now a legal 15 year old. Her friends and loved ones called her yesterday, which I was glad of because we couldn't really do anything, It fell on a Tuesday this year. Kind of hard to do anything with My hubby working all week and my Dialysis. But this weekend we head out to Brazos Bend State Park for camping with the Church family. We all really enjoy spending time fellowshipping on friday afternoon,and evening, to Saturday afternoon. One night in the shelter is not that bad for this city girl to endure. They have ceiling fans if it is hot..lol!!So we are trying to get everything ready for that when I get out of Dialysis on Friday. Please pray I do well and don't feel bad. I may not post again until after we come back either Saturday, or Sunday. Good wishes and blessing to all......

HAPPY 15th BIRTHDAY VERONICA

2008-04-29T08:13:00.004-05:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY VERONICA CECILIA CABRERA
15 Years Old

Today is a special day, this young lady is now fifteen. Where have the years gone.
It seems like yesterday she was walking all over her little brother lying on the floor (hense the name Hummer sticks to this day). My plans for her will be put on hold for the weekend that her daddy is off, and I have not just had surgery.
Roni(as we call her) Loves to bake and cook, if you want some good banana bread, she is the one to call to make it for you. She loves the lord and enjoys talking to people but sometimes she just likes to listen and try to get to know them. She is usually a great joy to her daddy and me, but like all teenagers, she can be a challenge too!! We Love you Roni and hope your day is a great one....

Mom, Dad, Catie, and Jr.

New Blogger

2008-04-24T09:31:00.003-05:00

Welcome to all

I just want to say I am glad to see our blogging family growing. Amy has now joined in the world of blogging and I think it would be great for all to read her blog. She has polysctic kidney disease, as well as do 2 of her children. Her address is
pkdmom2five.blogspot.com I hope everyone enjoys all that they read.

followup

2008-04-17T07:34:00.002-05:00

Hello to all,

Tuesday was a weird day! Was I the only one who felt that way? Probably not, I went to Houston to have my surgery, and everything went south from there. I was stuck and blood was retreived, but the report showed my potassiom level was 6.1 Now I didn't understand what the number meant, and I wasn't getting any answers. But I found out later that that was bad. I could of gone into heart failure on the operating table. Wow that was eye opening. No I didn't have the surgery, but I really don't think my level was that high. I think that the blood was contaminated, and that the reading was incorrect. But that is just my feelings on the matter. I was admitted into the hospital and dialyzed for 2 hours. The level came down to 3.4 and I never felt the difference. I have to reschedule the surgery, because this week Dr. Shinn is at a medical confrence in Mass. I may prolong it a little while. Our camping trip is coming up the First of May, and I would like to enjoy it. Well we will see. Pray that I make the right decision.

Heaven in my sights

2008-04-04T22:31:00.003-05:00

Thank you to everyone who prayed for Mrs. Rosebud, She passed away last night at 9:45 p.m. Her daughter said she died in her sleep and peacefully. God graced her with 83 years here with us, and she will be missed by myself and my family....We don't want to be sad, she went to be with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ...That knowledge for me is a blessing. For I know I will see her again someday. For all of us left here, we have so many memories to cherrish of her... I am well for now waiting for surgery on the 15th..I hope one of the lasts...
Good night to all and we'll see you at the park..Lord willing...

Saturday !!!!!!!

2008-03-29T13:17:00.002-05:00

It really is a beautiful day out today.. It is funny though, with everything going on, and the days just keep on rolling by. Isn't it wonderful how God made it all to happen. I want to say thank you to everyone who prayed for my friend Teresa Jones.
She was laid to rest yesterday. She passed away on Tuesday, 25th in the morning. She will be greatly missed by many. I am so glad God has given all of us grace to endure what ever we have to. As most know I have a catheter in my chest, and I am waiting to have another graft put on my upper arm. Pray please that my blood pressure stays up and will stop dropping so low. I am adjusting to the catheter, but it is a bit uncomfortable. But that is all part of the world of Dialysis. Today is saturday, and my poor husband had to work....:O( I guess he has to do what he has to do also.. Well this will be short I have some errands to run....warmest thanks and lots of love to all.

Still Around

2008-03-24T22:37:00.003-05:00

Well here I have a few minutes to say hello. I am doing better today, As many of you know my graft stopped working again, and I had to have a catheter put on my chest. That was last friday, and I hurt pretty bad. I have bruises everywhere that you can see and even some where you can't see. Dialysis was good, the catheter worked well. Now that all the tape was taken off from the surgery, I can move my neck again. Showers.....nope, oh well here come the sponge baths, and help to wash my hair. I sure wish my oldest Catie knew how to french braid my hair.....:O) But I'll get by. Maybe I'll ask someone else....I am still sleeping on the sofa sleeper, I just can't get in and out of the waterbed.. I miss my waterbed....:O( But it is going to be awhile before I can get in it again.... Thank you to everyone who has been and is praying on my behalf. I know the prayers are heard by God and that is why I am still fighting on.. Please everyone pray for my fellow Dialysis patient and friend. Her name is Theresa Jones, and she is back in ICU. They aren't sure why she is having seizures, and she is not doing well at all. Let's see what tomorrow brings. was all her husband could say. Well I better go, I need to rest.
til tomorrow if the Lord doesn't come back.

HI EVERYONE

2008-03-12T22:15:00.003-05:00

I would like to extend a hearty hello to everyone. I am sorry I have not been on my blog for a while. I have been sort of busy. My graft clotted off again. So of course this meant another trip to Houston. I also was left with to much fluid on Friday of last week. I was so misserable. I cried like a baby. I really should have shown more control. But pain and I don't get along. I felt so bad and really could not breath well. I was able to get ahold of the surgeron, Dr. Shinn, and he told me to come to the Hospital in the Emergency area. I did that Well we did, Raul and I and ouR son Jr. made the trip. We were there for 2 days. Dr. Shinn declotted my graft, but informed me that he would need to shorten it soon. Probably the next time it clotted. That would mean another surgery, on the upper arm to shorten it, and a catheter to dialyze with till the graft healed. Usually taking 4 weeks. Well this is just the highlight of my days!! But the alternative isn't what I want either, so I must push on and continue with this whole mess. My conselation is that I have Christ in my corner. With out him, I would be nothing. I have a strong church family, and so many prayers go out for me everyday. My family is also a big blessing to me. My husband and children I know are my rock!!! I am so blessed...

Well this wasn't suppose to be a complaining session, I am just glad, grateful for all the prayers, and what everyone is and has done for me through this whole ordeal. I hope to get a transplant soon. Still have some weight to take off. But the Lord knows why and how things are to be with me...I just have to show some patience..something I sometimes find hard to do...But I am trying very hard, and with his help I will reach my goal...Love to all and have a safe and peaceful sleep.

March is still cold!!!!

2008-03-05T21:45:00.002-06:00

Wow will this Cold weather ever end... I am not usually so cold, but I guess my blood is so thin now and that means I am always cold..=O( Well guess what? I was in surgery again on Tuesday. I didn't realize that my scheduled exray was going to be in an operating room. I did not have an IV put in, can't get one even if I wanted it. So Dr Shinn just put a local in my graft, and shot some dye in it, and a scope, I didn't feel anything, but when he got to the part that needed ballooning, well I felt some of that, but it really was not as bad as I thought it was going to be. I prayed before the proceedure started, so God was with me and the people in that room. The nurses in recovery were amazed I did it with no anesthesia. It was not bad at all. Now Dialysis today, well that was another story, I had more sticks than I needed, and also what is called an infiltration. That is where they go in the graft, and come out the other side. It is painful and a bump appears. I did inform the technician that she was not getting an A+ sticker today. She kept saying she was sorry, she did well on Monday, guess she was just having a bad day.=O( Hmmm lucky me right!! But I guess I am faring well all the same. Church was tonight. Michele is off to Mississippi to help Sara with the birthing of a new baby. This will be No.4 for her..I hope all goes well with them. Can't wait for her to return with pictures.... Well enough for now. It is definitely passed my bed time.
Till next time sleep well and our prayers go out to all.....

February Just About Gone

2008-02-28T11:26:00.003-06:00

Wow I can't beleive the month is almost gone. Let's see I went with Heather to her Dr.'s appointment, it was pretty cool. I have never been to a clinic before we just found a doctor, and paid him alittle at a time. It worked okay for me so this was different. I had surgery again last friday, after everyone was sick again. My husband went to work on Monday, and was home in bed the rest of the week. He was going to try to go on Friday, and low and behold my graft clotted on Thursday night..
I was not a happy camper. But it was something Pastor and His wife Michele came over to pray that the surgery would be a success, and that things would go well, and It actually was better than I expected. I wasn't down and out for alot of days, and I did not even need one pain pill. I am so blessed to have a praying church family.
I went for a followup this morning. I had to be there at 9:30 I got there at 9:00 and they took me in right away. But I have to go back on Tuesday at 12:00 noon, so he can do an exray and see if there is any narrowing in my shoulder. He couldn't see well enough when he was doing the surgery. Something about a wrong table...Well I am glad that Houston isn't that far from us. The Dialysis Center is also considering giving Dr. Shinn some patients. He seemed pleased. Well I have to get busy, I have some sewing to do for my sister in law. And school work the kids need to get busy on...My love and prayers go out to all of you on this beautiful day that God has made...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JR.

2008-02-18T12:19:00.002-06:00

This is a late post, This young man turned 13 years old on Saturday 16,2008. He is the youngest of my 3 children, and It brings me joy to see him walking with the Lord. He tries his best to be a good student, Son, and Brother in Christ. We all are very proud of him..HAPPY BIRTHDAY RAUL CABRERA JR.

I posted this picture, well because Saturday, I didn't get on the computer. We were so busy, and Jr. was such a sport about it all. We decorated the church for Pastors 18th Anniversary party on Sunday. He helped alot a home, when asked what he did for his birthday, he replied I cleaned the bathroom...how sweet he was not even asked to do it, unless Dad told hime to. Well he is that way anyhow. But now we have 3 teenages in our home, and the challenge is there. But because of all our walk with the Lord, we feel that it could be so much more worse. There are some things that come up, but all in all they are trying to watch themselves and follow Christs' example.. With another birthday come and gone, it reall makes me feel that I am getting old. I will just have to depend on Gods grace, and keep on keeping on...
I am sure all you mothers will agree with me on that..:) lol.... Til next time and Dialysis was good, but just a little tiring...This will be my motto...KEEP ON KEEPING ON!!!! bye for now.

THIS HAS BEEN A CRAZY DAY!!!!

2008-02-15T14:37:00.002-06:00

I feel the need to explain: I arrived at Dialysis at 5:00 A.M. this morning and was told by the charge nurse that they were having water trouble again.:( Okay so now what do we do? Well they thought there was an electrical problem, and sure enough there was, oh and guess what? Our fix it man was all the way in Rosharon...go figue right!! Sow we sat there for a while and she came out again and announced it would take up to 2 to 3 hours to fix the problem. Oh what sorrow. I put cream on my arm so the sticks don't hurt as bad(that is if they stick where the cream is!)when they stick me. Well I came home and sat around till about 8:15. I did refresh the cream on my arm, and went back to Dialysis. Joy! they called us in at 8:45. So my cream was still fresh and the sticks didn't hurt at all. My Nurse got a A+ apple sticker to wear on her shirt. On the sad side of things. My favorite technician is leaving as of Tomorrow. She has always done the best to stick me and care for me when she knew I was feeling bad. I will miss her very much. But she does promise to visit and check on us frequently. I hope she does. Everyone in Dialysis First Shift will miss Stephanie Morales......Well I finally got home after 1:00 p.m. and I am so tired. I am wore out...so I will try to post more tomorrow.

How Great this Day is!!!!

2008-02-09T12:28:00.000-06:00

Wow this weekend has been full. Mom and Nena came up, good news their were no knots, and she was able to reschedule til next month to add it with another doctors followup. So this trip was strickly social, and to enjoy family time. We did have a good time yesterday. Dialysis was good, and I felt well enough to make a trip to Pearland, There is a new store for larger sized women, Catherine's. It has some nice clothes, and not bad on the prices. We also checked out a party supply store, and I was amazed how much stuff they had. I made out really well for Pastors
18th Anniversary party supplies. Things are really coming along well. The girls are looking forward to going back to Catherine's. We just saw off Mom and Nena, they had to get back to Corpus Christi. Nena forgot some of her medication, and the Pharmacy charged her 22.00 for just two pills, and she couldn't beleive it. So she is going to take that medicine when she gets back about 4:00 p.m. Well she won't let that happen again. Pray for their safety back home. Also pray for my eldest, she has a good lead on a job. Along with doing a bible study with her friend from Georgia, she is going to be pretty busy. I have faith that all will go well for her she has a good head on her shoulders, and her heart is following God's guidance. She is very excited about the job. I will write more later, lots to take care of right now. Love and best wishes to all..

First of the Week in February

2008-02-04T11:36:00.000-06:00

Wel here I am finally posting again. Everyone is finally on the road to recovery. I am thankful for that, Mom C. and my sister-in-law Nena are due to come up either Tuesday evening, or Wednesday after her first appointment at MD Anderson. She has some followup, or checkups, but has found some knots. Pray they are nothing to worry about. There was lot of excitement this morning at Dialysis, My neighbor Teresa, came in having a really hard time breathing. She kept complaining about her chest was hurting her also. She has congestive heart failure. Well I went to her and tried to calm her down. I kept telling her not to cry, and just breath in and out deeeply as she could. The tears were just running down her face. My heart went out to her. She had never come in with 7 kls. before. That scared her. She was able to dialyze, and she was feeling better after Dialysis. I told her to go home and get some rest. She thanked me for my help, but I didn't feel she needed to, that is what we are there for to help each other. I can associate with what she was going through. You know been there, done that. And not doing that again.....My machine kept turning off..so I had to run longer...but other than that my treatment was pretty much uneventful. I did well and I thank God for that..because it is all in his hands...Well I better close, I need to go to the Library....I will post more later...bye for now and everyone have a wonderful day.

God Is Merciful

2008-01-21T20:44:00.000-06:00

Well I am finally starting to feel better. It was so crazy, on Friday, I was in Dialysis and they were having water trouble. We had to be put on what is called bypass. It is where the fluid is being pulled, but your blood is not being cleaned.
It also means the temperature on the machine is 35 (cold), compared to where it is suppose to be 37 (warm). When you are at 35, your blood going back in is cold, and that means you are freezing..This along with the temperature in the Center is set cooler to kill germs...Man I was freezing. I was already coughing, and didn't feel well. I had 20 minutes left til my treatment was over and I started throwing up. I guess with all the coughing and shaking from the cold. I couldn't even hold my sights. I was sick and I couldn't do a thing about it.

I called my Husband and asked him to find a way to get to the Dialysis Center, mind you he was home from work, sick. But I couldn't help it. My temperature was 101.0 and that meant something was wrong..Our pastors wife came to our rescue..Love ya Michele for that...The charge nurse was trying to get me an appointment with my primary Doctor, but they were really busy with the water problem, so I opted to go to the emergency room at our local hospital..I really felt bad. I can't remember the last time I felt so Bad. At first they thought I had the Flu, But the nasal swab came back negative. Then they finally said it was an Upper Respitory Infection..

Wow I was floored! My whole chest hurt, My head hurt and The coughing would not stop..There I went to a fever of 102.0 Motrin was administered, and my body started to rest. I was given a high dose of antibiotic and a perscription for the next 6 days. I am on day 4, and finally starting to feel Human again. I Had Dialysis today, My husband took me, and my adopted daughter Amy picked me up. Thanks hon for being there for me. My husband is better, but he has passed it on to the kids. All except one. She has been doubling up on the vitamin C.. Hopefully by Wednesday all of us will be well enough to go to Church. We missed Sunday, and I don't like missing.. Well this post is long enough I'll post more later. Stay healthy and Don't forget to take your vitamins.LOL

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2008-01-17T12:37:00.001-06:00

Fast flying days!!!!

2008-01-12T11:13:00.000-06:00

Good morning all...... Well technically it is still morning. If I could I would like to take this time to extend our warmest sympathy to Ms. Connie and Bro Jim, at the loss of Aunt Margie. From all that I have heard about her, she will be deeply missed. And also to their sons, and their families, and their daughter and her family. It is true though, what they say that time heals all wounds. But rough times are expected just know we are all here for all of you... This week has seemed to have flown by. I have not bee able to catch up with it. Dialysis was up and down like a roller coaster. Monday was okay, Wednesday was scarry, and Friday was really quite good. Go figure, What is up with that? I would like to state that today I feel pretty good. I have a good amount of energy that usually I don't have. I better put it to good use. My Mom is doing well for those that have been keeping track. It is now a matter of adjusting to the pacemaker. And knowing her limitations. She is such a strong willed woman...The wedding on Saturday was so pretty. Nikki and Nathan looks so happy. I expect his salvation has alot to do with the glimmer in his eyes..Not to say looking at his wife didn't put that glimmer there. We wish them nothing but happiness..And to remember to turn to God during the rough times...Well I better close this post, or I will never get anything done. Warmest thoughts and best wishes to all.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

2008-01-02T21:27:00.000-06:00

Well Happy New Year to everyone. As you can see now begins the job of taking down all the lights. Sorry we never took a picture of them on at night. They really were beautiful...Here we are at the start of another year. Let us all say a prayer of thanks that we made it through 2007. Update on my mom, she is doing well. She is adjusting to having a pacemaker, and is trying to stay away from to many electrical gadgets.. Sewing machine is out of the question, but she hasn't sewn to much lateley. Anyone needing some done now just has to find someone else. She sounded really good when I spoke to her this afternoon. We will see each other Saturday at Nathan and Nikki's wedding. He is my brothers younger son. Last year his older brother got married and now they have a little girl...she is really cute..
Anyone that knows me knows I love babies......There are some new ones in my life, and I just love being with them....Hi Veronica, Hi Aranza..... Of course my little fellow that I kept today, Isaiah hi baby.... I know the parents read this blog so they will pass this on to them. I better close It is getting close to bed time and there is so much still to do before shutting everything down.....All our Love and
prayers go out to everyone in all places........

I AM BACK

2007-12-29T13:25:00.001-06:00

These are just a few of the reasons why I have not been blogging lately. But now the Tree is down, and well the kids, I will just have to deal with. I have an update on my mom. As many already know, Mom was admitted into the hospital back home on Christmas Eve. All of us were very concerned. Some were very scared. I wasn't I knew she was in Gods hands. Anyway, It was found out after a heart cath was done, that her heart is enlarged on one side. It was making her heart race so fast that she couldn't breath right. When she is put on Medicine, it slowed her heart down to much, and when she wasn't on medicine, then her heart beat to fast. So she had to have a pacemaker put in on Thursday. She was to go home on Friday, but a new doctor came in and decided to put her on plavex. It is a blood thinner as some of you know. He kept her overnight for observation, and she arrived back home at around lunch time. I have not called her yet, I want her to rest up from her trip home. But I will later....Thank you to everyone who prayed for her and for us. It helps me to know that she and I talk alot about spiritual things, and although I am not 100% sure, I do feel strongly she has Christ in her heart....That is why I was not scared....I just wish my sisters faith was strong..They were falling apart... Oh well maybe now they will listen...I better close lots to do before my husband gets home from work...Yes it is Saturday and he is working....Only because he had Monday and Tuesday OFF. My love to all and may your day(what is left of it) be filled with many blessings....

2007-12-11T15:04:00.000-06:00

FROM ALL OF US TO ALL OF YOU!!

THE CABRERA FAMILY

Still here

2007-12-04T19:04:00.000-06:00

Sorry so long since my last post. I've been pretty busy. Here it is already December and I am not even ready for this Holiday season. We did manage to get a Tree and it really looks nice. The kids did a good job decorating it. My eldest has really been in the Holiday spirit. To bad the weather is not cooperating with us on that. Just doesn't seem like Chirstmas with out snow. We are planning on staying home this year, My Mother-in-law and Sister-in-law are going to be coming up here. Sometimes it feels strange not to spend the holiday's with my family. They are only 3 hours away, and I even have some in Houston which is very close.. Oh well we won't be alone after all there is my Church family also. Well I will try to post some pictures of Our Thanksgiving Dinner. We did have my baby brother visit then.
till later love and blessings to all......

Under the Weather Today

2007-11-25T21:45:00.000-06:00

Well I made it through the camping trip, and Thanksgiving...Man am I tired.. But the worst for me right now is the feeling that I have when needing to throw up. I was up doing that at 2:00 A.M. this morning. I wasn't a pretty sight. Now I am still queezy, so I passed on going to Church. I know not a good thing to do. But I just didn't want to subject anyone to my bad day. I got all the 411 from my family though. So my pastor will be pleased. I was asleep on the couch when all of a sudden there was this big boom..scared me almost to death..I couldn't rest after that though. The mind plays tricks on you when you are all alone in a big house..
But atleast I didn't throw up. I hate that more than being sick. Dialysis is in the morning, I hope everything goes well. So far things have been good, I guess all those prayers that are being said for me are being heard..Thank you Jesus. I am so blessed to have people who love me praying for me. I am sorry that I haven't posted before this, but I was trying to post some pictures, can't seem to get it to work tonight, Oh I'll try again tomorrow or the next day. I'll figure it out..

But for now just know that I will be fine, and please keep praying for me. As I will also pray for all of you..Thanks for visiting my blog. Hope to post pictures soon.. Blessing to all.

Happy Thanksgiving

2007-11-20T14:21:00.000-06:00

I can't beleive it is Thanksgiving already. I hope everyone has a good day and don't eat to much. i am off for a few days, so I'll post after Thanksgiving.

Love to all and be Safe.....

The Weekend at last

2007-11-10T10:37:00.000-06:00

Well it finally got here. The Weekend that is. There is so much to do in so little time. We have one more week til our Church Camping trip. The kids are excited. And I am already tired. But I will get to do some resting at the Camping trip. We are going to Brazos Bend State Park. It is nice there, and it is always a joy to spend time with our church family. My girls want to take their guitars to practice more with Kim, and I like the way they are learning how to play. I better close so much to do and so little time. See everyone on Sunday, and best wishes to all.

What Cold Front

2007-11-07T14:20:00.000-06:00

Wow did a northern come in or What?
I opened all my windows yesterday, in the afternoon, there was suppose to be this big Northern coming in....Well it came, and it wasn't that big. It is cool though, and I guess I should be satisfied, I don't have the Air Conditioner on.. But this is the time of the year that it is suppose to be cold you know Winter. Or am I to early for wanting that. Face it we can always put more clothing on, but can not take enough off without being indesent. I am not for that. And the fact you run up an electricity bill that is outrageous. As for my Dialysis, it is going well. I have had a burst of energy these past few days. I've been doing alot of ironing, and I really am not that fond of ironing. My kitchen is being whipped into shape, and I have instructed the girls, that I want it to stay that way....I am such a slave driver...lol.not really. Monday I had a blood leak and bled all over the floor, but everyone was nice about helping me get fixed up..Today no blood accidents. I came off a 105. not to bad. Well I better go I would like to get some things done around home before my husband gets here, and we get ready for Church..To my brothers and sisters in Christ, I will see you later at Church. To everyone else, have a good day and a blest evening. Enjoy the Cold Front......

It's just Me!

2007-10-31T12:25:00.000-05:00

Hello everyone, Well it's Wednesday, Oh and also Halloween(whoopie...) I really have a problem with celebrating the Devil's day. It has gotten so commercialized and desensitized that everyone has forgotten what this day really means and represents. It seems everything is like that now, watching a show on the TV, they make it funny and they want to scare you so you can laugh it off. Well it isn't a funny matter. The Devil is real, and wants your soul. That is why I am glad it fell on Wednesday. We will all be in Church praising the Lord..Amen....Dialysis was okay, compared to Monday, I have a big bruise on my arm, and it really hurts. The technician that stuck me today was very gentle..I really like her. I hope she gets me again on Friday... My weight was 104.6 kilos. It is coming down, and that is good I am getting closer to my goal. Well I need to eat something, So I don't go completely down. I'll see all my church family later. God willing.. And everyone else have a blessed evening..

Sunshine

2007-10-28T14:23:00.000-05:00

The day is absolutely beautiful today. There is a light breeze, and eventhough the sun is out in full force, it is not unbearable. Wow who would have guessed that at the end of October, there would be such a beautiful day as this. We are waiting for family to come in my sister-in-law Nena has a doctors appointment in Houston at MD. Anderson, on Monday, and maybe even Tuesday. Please pray for the outcome of her results. She is a Cancer survivor. Breast and Uterin Cancer. She and Mom are coming sometime today. The Church was pretty full this morning, let's see what it is tonight. I enjoy hearing the Pastor's sermons. But sometimes the crying children tend to distract me. I am working on my focus. It would be nice if the parents would work on their children. Don't get me wrong they are, but those kids have strong wills too...and getting their own way is as important to them as the parents disciplining them. Good luck parents my prayers are with you. Well need to straighten up....Will post more later...Have a great afternoon and a blessed evening.
love to all.

2007-10-25T11:47:00.000-05:00

This little fellow is Isaiah Quentin Sanchez, he is a year old today...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ISAIAH, WE ALL LOVE YOU AND HOPE YOU HAVE FUN TODAY.....

Morning All

2007-10-25T11:33:00.000-05:00

Good Morning Everyone.

Well officially it is still morning..Even though I have been up since 5:00 a.m. Just seems I am always thinking "today is Dialysis". Well it isn't and I should have realized that. It is officially my day off. Yippieeee..lol..:) There has been alot of commotion outside of my house. There was an ambulance sitting right in front of my drive way..Nothing was going on here. But there was a truck stopped and I actually think that the lady in it was having heart attack..I pray God puts his hand and protects her. Well they have gone I'm glad it wasn't here that the ambulance was needed. I am doing well, I had some cramping last night, but I didn't get as low as I was on Monday. That seems strange to me. But all in all I am feeling pretty good. We are enjoying this beautiful weather. We haven't had to turn the AC on in about 4 days, Hope that helps the bill out. Electricity is so expensive.. Well I better go I need to delagate some assignments.. and make a Grocery list. A few other things also come to mind...My best to all and may everyone have a wonderful Day...