March 15, 2010

• A Lighter Subject

  After all the gloomy and "downer" posts, I figured it was time to lighten things up. 

  Despite the issues we are dealing with and the stomach upsets around our house, there ARE things that are enjoyable; and, I think it's time to focus on a lighter subject matter!

  The other issues will resolve themselves, in one way or another.

           

  Jesse has taken the girls to a dental appointment and left me to get dressed and address some "I'm ready to mow, again," postcards for him.  I've finished his cards and I'm amazed at how my hands have recovered from the chemo therapy. 

  The chemo left me with severe spasms in my hands.  If I exerted my finger muscles, in the smallest of ways, my fingers would spasm in grotesque positions and the pain was horrible.  It used to happen if I simply signed my name.  I just addressed a stack of postcards, and I'm only slightly achy.  Typing helps loosen the muscles.

           

  I love seeing progress.  They told me it would take a while to get back to feeling 100% and they also said I may never feel as youthful as I used to; but, I see progress.  And, progress gives me hope.  And, hope teaches me (at this pace) patience.  All good things.

  Speaking of progress and moving forward . .  .

  I was in Rissy's room this morning and looking at how she is "decorating" her walls with my cast off wall hangings.  She found a picture card (stationery) I had of a blue bird and asked if I could frame it.  We found an inexpensive frame at Wal-Mart and I've placed it on her nightstand to surprise her when she gets back home.

             

  Then when I looked around her room, I saw she is definitely growing up - but, not there quite yet!  I saw young lady things mixed in with juvenile toys and it made me smile.

  She has sweet young lady things on her nightstand, and greasy fingerprints on the periwinkle blue cloth she has covered over the top of the nightstand!  Probably from munching on potato chips.  Lots of little greasy dots.

                   

  I think God eases children into adulthood for their sake and for the sake of their parents.  The transition from childhood into being a young lady and then a grown woman, doesn't happen overnight.

  Luci is still young and very much a child.  Annamarie has developed slowly and is showing changes in her body, yet she is still a definite child.  Both are little girls who like to play like little girls.  Not many opinions about what they like, except, I'm seeing their taste emerge in the clothes they each pick out to wear. 

              

  But they could care less about coordinating their room.  Not too much interest in soft skin, nor wanting to take the time to use any lotion AT ALL after their baths.  I still have to remind Annamarie to wear deodorant and a bra!

  Rissy began the body lotion and "smell good" stage about 2 years ago.  She asked for sweet smelling bath gels and lotions.  She wanted Lip Smackers and Carmex for her dry lips.  She even asked for some body mist "cologne-like" products.  We reluctantly indulged her.

          

  Her dresser has a little basket on top with all her lotions and girlie things.

  So grown up!

  Then, I looked to the side of the dresser and saw her dolls, doll stroller, and one drawer not closed all the way because of clothing sticking out.  It's that absence of detail and little girl clutter that makes me smile and realize I haven't lost my little girl to young ladyhood just yet!

            
  It's a joy to watch my girls growing.  I loved them as babies, but I've also enjoyed each of the years of their lives.  I enjoyed their older sisters, too.  Never wished they were babies again.  Maybe God's grace opened my eyes to enjoying the moment and not living in the past.

  After looking at Rissy's "toy corner," I think I have a few years left of "little girl" enjoyment before she doesn't need kisses and hugs from her Momma!

  Be Blessed  ~

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