Sunday, June 21, 2009


To all the Dads and Dads to Be.
Wishing you a wonderful day!

And to my Dad...
I Love You and Thank You for all you have done for me.



For all those single moms out there...

A "single mother" expects nothing, wants everything and is always prepared to be MORE!
You can not spell FATHER without HER

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Happy Forever Day, Abigail

May 26,2008
One of the most exciting days of my life!





We Love You Abby!
XOXO

Friday, May 22, 2009

One Year Ago

Loren , Auntie Mitch and I left for China!

The wait had been a long one. I couldn't believe the time had finally come for Loren and I to meet Abigail! That soon my family would be complete.

I can't believe its been a year already!


We love you Abby!

Sunday, May 10, 2009


MOM,

Your arms were always open when I needed a hug. Your heart understood when I needed a friend. Your gentle eyes were stern when I needed a lesson. Your strength and love has guided me and gave me wings to fly.
- Sarah Malin


Thank You Mom, I love you.




Of all the rights of women, the greatest is to be a mother. -Lin Yutang

Happy Mother's Day !
Love Gail, Loren and Abby

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Monday, April 20, 2009

A Day At The Zoo








Dondi the Elephant
Humphrey the Camel








Mr. Lion



Mrs. Lion

Playground




Abby loves the swing!

Dad, Mom and Baby!



"Here comes the train!"









Feeding Wild Deer

Too cute!
It was a busy day. We stayed until closing, then picked up some pizza's and relaxed at Karyn's.I got home with the girls around 10pm. Both girls wide awake!

I was the only one that was tired!

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Praying


For a Wonderful Family.
Recently found out their 6yo son has Ewing's Sarcoma.
Today they find out treatment and prognosis.
I can't help but ask "Why??" "Why??"
Dear God, Why??

Sunday, April 12, 2009

From Our Home to Yours


Love Gail, Loren and Abigail

Sunday, April 5, 2009

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

Today we had breakfast with EB.
A nice buffet including, make your omelettes and waffles with strawberries and cream.
They had tables set up for face painting, cookie decorating and coloring Easter pictures.
Loren did the cookie and coloring tables. No way for face painting. She tends to get very anxious about things like that. So she skipped that table.

Here are some pics from today.

I couldn't scan the picture with the Easter Bunny because my printer is broken! Its telling me I have a paper jam and I don't!!
I have done all that I can to try and fix it. The only thing I haven't done is throw it across the room! I won't do that though cuz I could hurt myself! (Still moving cautiously)
Time for a new computer AND printer! UGH!

Kayla and Loren




Loren's breakfast. This is what it looked like from start to finish.
I think she had a few bites of the oranges and a bite of the donut.
Too much to do I guess.




Coloring table



Her finished product





Loren's butterfly cookie she decorated. Really, its a butterfly.

Delicious!



Abby enjoying her oranges.


And roll with butter! "Magnificent"!!


Now that was good!

Loren and Abby
Abby looks a bit concerned. I think she wants out of the highchair.



Saturday, April 4, 2009

1 Year Ago Today

>One year ago today was the first time I saw Abby's face.
It had been such a long wait. So unexpected. When I was "logged in" the wait was 6-8 months.
After a 27 month wait I finally got the call.
What a great day that was!

Thursday, March 26, 2009

You have.....

Uterine cancer.

I felt my hands hold tight to the handles of Abby's stroller. I just stared at the doctor.
My girls. Oh Dear God, my girls.

I heard some of what she was saying. "I made an appt. for you with the GYN oncololgist (Oncologist!!) tomorrow morning."
"You will need surgery"

So to make a long and worrisome story short, that is what I have been doing.
CAT scans, MRI's and surgery.

The good news...The cancer was small and "well defined".
No further treatment needed.
I will be followed closely for the next 5 years.
The Oncololgist said..."Cure 99%"

When I heard those words, those wonderful words all I could do was close my eyes and thank God for hearing all the prayers from so many wonderful people.

Thank You so very much for all your Prayers, Well Wishes and Gifts.
It has been one very scary and emotional time. I could not have gotten through this without all of you.

Thank You, Thank You , Thank You.

Thank You God for Answering Prayers.



Signs and Symptoms

Endometrial cancers develop in the uterus, though most develop in the endometrial glands that line the inner wall of the uterine cavity rather than in the uterus' muscular wall.
Although endometrial cancer usually occurs after menopause, it also may occur around the time that menopause begins.

Abnormal vaginal bleeding is the most common symptom of uterine cancer. Bleeding may start as a watery, blood-streaked flow that gradually contains more blood. Women should not assume that abnormal vaginal bleeding is part of menopause.

You should see your doctor if you have any of the following symptoms:

* Unusual vaginal bleeding or discharge
* Difficult or painful urination
* Pain during intercourse
* Pain in the pelvic area

A Peach Ribbon is used to designate Uterine Cancer Awareness

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Taking a break


I will be taking a break from blogging.

How long? I am not sure. I hope not too long.


I want to Thank You All for your prayers and well wishes.

I am so Blessed to have you in my life and Honored to call you Friend.


Love, Gail

Friday, February 27, 2009

A Big Thank You to Me and My Two Chickadees for the very beautiful and special bracelet that I won in her drawing!

It will be with me during my "bumpy ride".
Thanks again.