Where is the silver lining
I’ve written about my dad before. He is one of my greatest role models and one of my best friends. He is one of the most up beat and optimistic people I know. I am constantly learning from him.
A few years ago I posted about him having prostate cancer. They removed the prostate, then discovered it had already spread to his lymphatic system. He changed his diet to a very strict diet, cutting out sugars and processed foods. It has done very well for him. For awhile, it looked like he was in remission. A few weeks ago he found out his PSA numbers have gone back up slightly. Not enough to be scared of, but making it so he isn’t really in remission.
Then, about a year ago he had a stroke. Scared the daylights out of all of us 6 kids and his wife, my stepmother. He has come back from that with flying colors. He still has a few problems with sentences, especially when he gets nervous. But overall, he is doing so much better than was even expected.
Last week, he went in to get some moles on his face checked out. He has worked outside all his life. Likely didn’t wear sunscreen 90% of the time. Yes, you can see where this is going… you are right. He has skin cancer. 
Monday we will go in to get it removed. He found out on Wednesday and the doctors wanted to get him in asap. The speed scares me a little. But you can’t dwell.
When will he catch a break? He is one of the nicest people in the world. I know many who are ugly inside… yet they remain unscathed. How is this fair?
Please, keep him in our thoughts. We will go forward. We will get past this, another chapter… another story. Hopefully, the sun will come out soon.
My little man in his new “mommy made” shirt
New Glasses
I have posted a bit about my little Angel’s glasses, but not about my own. I have had glasses since my first year of college. I am far sighted… but I rarely wore them. I hated having them slide down my nose and the way they made the grown look uneven to me. Each year I would wear them for a week or 2 when allergy season arrived. Other than that, they gathered dust unless we went to an occassional movie.
So, a few months ago my right eye started twitching. It did it constantly. Finally, I gave in and started wearing my glasses full time… and the twitch went away!!!! However, after a few weeks, I started getting headaches. I rubbed my eyes constantly. It was hard to take care of the kids as my patience would wear as my headaches grew during the passing of the day.
Finally, I decided I couldn’t wait any longer. It had been about 4-5 years since my last exam. (Yes, if you calculate, you will realize in that time I got married, changed jobs, went through fertility treatments, went through an infant loss, and had twins! lol) Low and behold, my prescription had changed. My left eye had gotten much worse, my right slightly better, and I had developed an astigmatism.
So, I tried on about 100 pairs of glasses and came up with this pair. A little bold and hip, but not too crazy. The price, however, was crazy. I did get them to bring the price down some (never hurts to ask). However, they were 6 times what I would have spent on zennioptical.com (a favorite place to get glasses!!!). I justified it… because after putting them on I felt immediately better!!!!!
WHAT?!!!! You chose to take care of yourself? Am I reading this correctly?!
Yep. Don’t do it very often. In addition, I nearly backed down and took them back!!!!! However, DH really wanted me to keep them. He said they look great and could be my Valentine gift. I’m thinking they should be my Birthday gift too! lol (I admit, it’s hard to spend money on myself).
Anyway, I bought something for me. Something I needed… but for me. One step for wondertwinsmom… one giant leap for women everywhere! lol
A tissue… and tea for two! (or more)
I was recently talking to a mom who’s little girl has a sore throat with her upper respiratory infection. She has not been drinking because her throat hurts. She asked for ideas. So, I passed along these thoughts.
When we, as adults, get sick with a cold or something where are throat hurts, we find a warm drink will often help soothe. That with some honey to coat the throat does wonders!
So, if you are in this situation, have a tea party!!!! Warm peppermint or chamomile tea is tasty. Add some honey to sweeten it up. If your child likes lemon, add some of that too. Your child will feel better and will enjoy having an old fashioned tea party with his/her parent!
(By the way, we don’t have tea cups. So, we just use coffee mugs. That in ITSELF is a novelty for them! lol We also dress up, if they are up to it.)
