Good bye sexy specs... hello new daddy!!

Hello to all my readership (though they may be few),

I just wanted to ask that if any one thinks of my dad this evening and tomorrow please say a prayer for him. In the last few years he was diagnosed with diabetes. Diabetics often have to worry about developing cataracts. Well... as it is, my father is not an exception to this statement.

Last year the doctor noticed a cataract developing... and this year at his eye exam said it must come out. So tomorrow is the day! My father will have a double lens transplant. They'll do the first eye tomorrow, and then the second eye sometime next week. If all goes well, then my father will no longer need glasses for every day issues. Instead, he'll be trading them in for reading glasses!

That's incredible! I'm not sure what to think! I have never seen my dad without glasses! I think he said he's had them for 47 (ish?) years!

So we'd really appreciate the prayers, I know he's a little bit anxious since he'll be awake and they're playing with his eyes. Who wouldn't be??

Thanks all! Other than that, on the homefront we're doing well!! Looking forward to Christmas break!

Haven't forgotten about this....

Well I'm back! I know it's been a while. I haven't forgotten about this blog, I just have been so busy.

Last week Jeremy and I were blessed to spend Thanksgiving week on vacation with some of our family and a few friends. We went on an Eastern Caribbean cruise. It was a little more choppy than I like as far as the boat rocking is concerned. But, it was soooooooo nice to leave the snow behind for a week. We didn't take too many pictures, but in the next few days, I'll try to load a few that we did take.

Along with a cruise I did spend a little time reflecting on what I am thankful for. Here is just a short list:
1. The unconditional love of Jesus and the salvation he brings
2. Spending holidays with my husband (you never know how much you appreciate
something so little until you can't actually do it.)
3. Sleeping in on black Friday
4. Good families... both mine and my inlaws
5. Great church home
6. New place to live
7. Steady income that God has provided

Like I said, there are soooo many things I could list.... what are you thankful for this holiday season?

Exercising.....

I spent the better portion of my day with enthusiastic junior high students.

I woke up this morning, only to stand in line for 45 minutes.

I'm exhausted with nothing good to watch on tv.

I'm at peace that God's will, will prevail.


Even with those few statements to sum up my day... I am ever grateful for the right we have to vote. A few years ago I wrestled with the idea that my vote didn't matter... after all I was only one person. I have come to appreciate the right I have to vote.

After casting my ballot early this morning, I was listening to the local Christian radio station. One of the radio personalities just came back from doing missions work in the country of Latvia. He made note that it was a very exciting time for them, their number 1 question that was asked was "if I was going to vote." Why? There are so many countries who DON'T have the right to give their input or opinion. There are other countries who have the right, but it's only be a decade or so since they got that right. Here I am, in the good ole U.S of A.... a few years ago, even pondering if I was going to do that.

I am truly at peace this evening. I'm excited about making history this evening, regardless of who wins. I"m excited that so many people stopped whining and actually put their money where their mouth is by actually voting. NOthing more irritates me than having someone whine about the president... and when asked if they voted, they said no. Silliness, I think!

Anyway, I sit here, grateful to my country for my right. Appreciative of those who have fought, and are fighting to maintain that freedom. Resting in the peace that God has given me that no matter what he is sovereign and in control.

So, even as I wrap this up... if you haven't done so... you still have a 1/2 hour. So get moving!!

How my time is sometimes spent....

Last week, my best friend Katie called me and asked me out on a date with she and her daughter. I love every time we get together! We have so much fun! We met at Dairy Queen. We had a treat, and some great conversation! Katie and Summer, you two girls are the best! I love our spontaneous dates together!


I love this series of pictures. Taking a self-portrait with an infant is not an easy accomplishment! I love Summer's expression in the first one! I think she's pretty sure that I've lost my mind!

Third time's a charm!
Summer is such a good sport!Mom and Baby... they're cute!

Love ya girls!!

Calling all Prayer Warriors!

Hello all in bloggerville!

I just wanted to ask my readership (as few as they may be) to please keep Tricia Lawrenson in your prayers. I've blogged about her before... but here's the fast track. Tricia has CF and was in some serious trouble earlier this year. She was waiting for a double lung transplant, she received new lungs. Shortly thereafter they found out she had a case of Post Transplant Lymphoma Disease (PTLD). She went on a low dose chemo, then a higher dose. They found out this week that the chemo isn't doing any good.

They're very discouraged, and need a lot of prayer. If you want you could stop by their blog and read their amazing story. But even more so, I know they'd appreciate your prayers. They've seen God's hand in amazing ways in the past, now they're asking for the same Physician for healing again.

Please join with me, to pray for this darling family. They're linked up over on the left side of my blog... but I'll also put a link in this post as well that you can click on. Thank you everyone!

Check out their blog site here: http://www.cfhusband.blogspot.com If this link doesn't work, then copy and paste it into your browser. Thanks!

Kellee

Friends, Family and Food = Fun!

Tonight we had a great opportunity for fun! We went to my grandparents' house for dinner. A very sweet lady named Linda was in town. It's actually an interesting story, my grandparents met Linda and her husband Mel when Linda and Mel were on their honeymoon, and my grandparents were celebrating their 40th Wedding anniversary. Both couples were on a cruise and ended up being seated together at the same dinner table. They kept in touch for all these years. Linda is a beautiful lady with the most charming accent. Now, some of my readership out there, may not be facinated by that... since "ya'll" seem to have similar accents. :-) Linda came in from Mobile, Alabama. Unfortunately, Mel passed away earlier this year. They came in about 2 1/2 years ago, and our family met them for the first time. This weekend, Linda came in town again. We just had a great night of fun, family, and food! Enjoy the pictures!!

This is my grandma and her friend Linda! Two very sweet ladies.


Grams and I! Had to play around with the camera!

Everything I know, I've learned from this man... he's teaching me the finer arts of taking self portraits. He actually has it down to a science. I'm still practicing! Goodness! I love this man! I love my dad!

So here I am... trying to take a nice "aww, father-daughter" picture... and this is what my dad is doing. He's such a funny man. Is it any wonder why I love my dad?

If you can't be 'em join 'em!

Nothing like sitting around in your jammies.....

There really is nothing like sitting around in your jammies late in the evening.... grading papers.

Yes folks this is a regular scene here at the Flatt household Monday through Friday. Please, picture this with me... the sound of me typing, perhaps (on rare occasion) some music playing softly in the background, the gentle sound of my computer humming, and the fish tank babbling like a brook.

There is from time to time the occasional phone that rings... it usually brings about a shriek from me proclaiming that it is yet again another student calling because they forgot to write down their math assignment. (But hey, I'd rather have them call, and me question them for their irresponsibility then have them come in and give me 5 reasons why they couldn't do their work.) Then, in a weary state I pack my lunch... stumble off to my lovely bed (which is, by far, my most favorite piece of furniture. It brings me so much rest, relaxation, and comfort.).... only to start it again at 5:30 the next morning.

Now... if you have used your imagination correctly..... the scene looks something like this.....




My husband was the master photographer who captured me in all my element.... *snicker*