by Sarah | Nov 11, 2010 | Random
Jack Frost
His ice skates on.
Spikes.
Swirls.
Carved on glass, the landscape.
Jack Frost has arrived.
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*I know, I know. I’ve been totally MIA. As I said in my last post, this time of year is insane for me outside of writing. Plus, I just haven’t been inspired by the words or photos the past few weeks. Not the challenge creator’s faults (in either of the cases)…just if I’m not inspired immediately I am not taking the time to write. This week with this beautiful picture (by Laura, the creator of the photo poetry challenge) inspired me. The word for the 100 words has too…hopefully I end up with time to write it. Currently SWAMPED beyond belief!!
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by Sarah | Nov 10, 2010 | All About Kennedy, Crap, Cystic Fibrosis
Lost. Shivering. Hazy moon is doing me no good.
My baby is sick.
And I didn’t even know it.
Today was Angel’s regular CF clinic appointment. Outside of our visit last month for a cough that proved to be nothing much, she’s had no symptoms. Her appetite has been great, no lethargy, no tiring easy.
I was expecting nothing.
Until we stepped into the room for her functions, and mother’s intuition kicked in again. From her first breath into the machine I knew. There was a problem. Her breath wasn’t spiking up as high as it usually did. Breath after breath was low. I got worried.
The Fellow came in and examined her and didn’t seem concerned outside of her very low functions. Then she went to get the big guns, the pulmonologist. First word out of the main doc’s mouth was x-rays.
What it came down to is once again we are on the edge. The precipice of what could happen. Our Angel has taken us to this precipice many times over the past year. We’ve been ‘threatened’ with hospital time if she doesn’t bring up functions, or one thing or another.
Every time she succeeds in beating the challenge.
Every time I spend a month worried that she won’t.
This time it’s one month again. Her functions must improve by December 15th or we may be seeing her first visit to the hospital at Christmas time.
For 3 years I’ve been sitting on the edge. Waiting for the first big illness. It hasn’t happened yet. I’m not wishing it on her, I’m not wishing it on us. I’m just tired of wondering when that shoe is going to drop. Figuring out how we will handle it. Worrying that we won’t manage.
I hate living like this.
I hate this illness.
I hate worrying that every little cold will be the big one.
I hate that my baby can be so sick and I didn’t even realize it.
I hate that her atypical form gave us three years of hope before dashing it with the help of Pseudomonas.
I hate having to force aside the fear and worry just to live each day with a bit of normalcy.
I hate the month to month.
I hate that for a few moments each day my absolute love for my baby is eclipsed by fear, worry and pain.
by Sarah | Nov 9, 2010 | All About Me
Just one this week…so that’s my theme 😉
Feeling Good
* Was feeling pretty this night. That’s pretty rare, so I snapped one.
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by Sarah | Nov 8, 2010 | All About Me
Day 12 – Something you never get compliments on
My nice perky bewbs? Yeah. I’ve had 3 kids, breast fed 2 of them. Short of surgery that’s not gonna happen and I’m not worried about it.
No. I can answer this easily and honestly.
My organization and mad cleaning skillz. I’ve never ever been a neatnik. I’m so bad I’ve turned poor Archie from Anal retentive to living with constant clutter.
I would defend myself and say that we have 1100 square feet (that’s even a little high) for 5 people. But to be completely honest I have NEVER been good at cleaning or organizing.
Once in a while I go on binges. I clean, I organize and everything is lovely. Then life and old habits resurface and it’s back to clutter central.
I live a cluttered life. I never get compliments on how clean and well organized I am. Ever.
*And I’m hearing a huge “Ain’t that the truth” from the next room about now.
**Like my blurry web cam picture? Took that a while ago…just got around to using it 😉
by Sarah | Nov 7, 2010 | Photography, Weekly Winners
In case you missed it, I’m asking you to ask me questions. No matter how silly or serious I plan on answering them here during NaBlo. You don’t even have to read the post they request is attached to, just ask me your questions HERE (or in your comments to this post is fine too!!)! Thanks! By the way, you look fabulous today. Did you do something different with your hair? No? Ah, you’re just fabulous then.
All taken w/ Canon Rebel XTi. ALL SOOC.
For week 10/24-10/30/10
I’m busy as busy can be. This is a little bit of that..
Gift for a friend
*No time to create an inventory & open an etsy shop, but I’m taking orders. For a little over the cost of yarn(we’re talking $5-7 tops) I’ll create a pair for you too. Email me & we’ll talk..
Peekaboo
Streaking
Playing with my camera. Since I got the book on my camera I’m playing around a little.
Raw (Honey)
Flower at Heart
Twirling
Date Night
Stairway to Heaven
One
Shimmering
Fading
Setting Sun
That’s all for this week. Head on over to Lotus‘ digs to see more!!
by Sarah | Nov 6, 2010 | All About Denver
Straight A’s.
Six classes. All A’s.
101% in Pre-Algebra.
Interested in photography.
Finished Cross Country, possibly looking toward Track.
In Boy Scouts.
Almost 13.
He’s growing up.
Far too fast.
Far too far.
Jack Frost
