Category Archives: Old Barry

The Magic Door…….another “New” Barry moment…….I love that man……

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Okie Dokie, here goes…….While out running a few errands, we ended up at a local Jewelry store. An extremely nice,  older blonde salesperson was assisting us. She headed into a door into the back  of the store. A few seconds later, a very attractive, 20+ year younger lady emerged…….Barry looked at me and said ” Hurry, let’s get through that door, maybe it will work on us!”  A  few seconds later, the other salesperson re-emerged, bursting his bubble.

Would it not be wonderful if life were only that easy. He is just so cute with that filter-less head of his at times. Wouldn’t we all love to erase 20 years, by merely walking through a door? With everything we have been through since 2009, I’m not sure I’d want to erase any of the last  10 years. Of course, there are parts of it I’d love to forget, but I wouldn’t want to lose a moment.

In that period of time, along with the bad stuff, there have been several incredible changes in both of our lives. Barry and I met, we were getting to know one another, Barry proposed, we got married, we built our home, we started a successful business, I turned 40 and Barry turned 50 and we found our fabulous puppy dog (unfortunately, after losing another sweet dog).

If the past 20 years were gone, would any of that have happened? Back then, we’d both be newly divorced, or close to it and life was kinda miserable. We hadn’t found each other yet or at that time I’m not sure either of us was interested in another serious relationship.

Even though this post started with a ‘New” Barry moment, it really made me think about a few things. Even when life isn’t going so well, stop and think, “Would you really change a thing?” When all you appear to be getting out of life is lemons, take a closer look. Along with the bad, there is always something good.Don’t let the temptation get in your way, step back and take a look at the big picture. You might like what you see, more than you think…….

God has a plan for all of us, are you sure you want to mess with it?

Alert….Alert….Mom has lost her muffin…..

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We were up, getting ready to go to church. Mom calls me to the back. She is so distressed and doesn’t know what to do. I asked, “Mom, what is wrong?”  She proceeded to tell me that she got up,  took her medication she needs before breakfast and proceeded to get her breakfast ready. At the same time she started preparing for church. Well………when she got ready for her breakfast, it was no where to be found. She looked around for a few minutes and got a bowl out for cereal. She was so worried about where the muffin was, so Barry and I went on a muffin hunt in mom’s kitchen. Maggie thought we were nuts.  We told her just to focus on getting ready and not to worry. That muffin was NOT in her kitchen anywhere. I found it, after church in the clothes dryer. Maggie thoroughly enjoyed mom’s breakfast, for lunch.

I’m not even going to make an attempt to figure it out. After all, I lost my keys for a month once upon a time. A month later, when taking a pot roast out of the freezer, there they were. Safe and sound, frozen to the freezer. Oh well….I can’t say a thing to mom when I do the same thing at times………….

Laughter over Tears, which do you choose? Your decision………..

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I realize that several of you may not find some of our posts amusing. I apologize, sincerely, if anyone has been offended. What I post on here is a way for Barry and I to relieve stress. With the nightmare we have been through since 2009, if we can’t laugh about it we’d cry. We refuse to turn into a couple of crybabies. We refuse to let this get us down, so we have fun with it! Life is what you make it!!!!! 

Try to find the lighter side of a situation. God obviously isn’t finished with us, so we decided to make it interesting. No negative Nellie’s around this house, although we do have to work over-time to keep my mom in the right frame of mind. She can swing back and forth faster than we can keep up with at times. Ya know, that is a story in it’s own right, for another day.

Nap time….have a qreat afternoon everyone!

To get up or not…

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Do you ever wake up and say to yourself, “I’m not getting up today?”  No I’m not depressed an housework can wait a few more minutes, I’m cold. Barry and I faught over who would ge up to cut the heat on. I WON!!!!!

Well, it’s only November 10th and the house feels so cold that the covers are sound more appealing. Hubby is usually up and out early even on Saturday, but he is still fueled up next to me. Even our dog is refusing to peek out from under her blanket. I haven’t heard mom stir yet. My vote is to stay put, but life must go on.

Time

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******This is a re-blog. I felt it was appropriate to post it again, cuz that old dislike is the word ‘Time’ is coming out again. I have something go wrong and I feel like crap-ola. All the doctor’s office can say is give it time, they will come in. I truly do not like being in this position. One thing has changed since I wrote this, I have been reminded that I am not supposed to worry about things. I need to put it in God’s hands, he is in control. So much has gone on since 2009, I had kinda forgotten that huge fact. I am actually beginning to feel more at ease about my illness. I do not like getting worse, but I have to remember, I’m just getting closer to him. Honestly, being able to give a little of this worry up is wonderful! I’m loving the peace!*****************************************

I learned to hate that word several years ago. When you are healing after anything to do with the brain, everyone’s favorite thing to say is ” Time, just give it time.”. I do not know about anyone else, but both Barry and I can be a tad impatient. Time is a word impatient people can’t stand.

I have to admit that I enjoyed paying Barry back with a few time comments. You have to undestand my husband’s quirky sense of humor. I know he thouroughly enjoyed telling me “Give it time.”. He smiled and giggled a little too much after saying it. I turned it around and now use it on him just a little. I tried to hide my snickering.

Ok, well down to the news I need to share. My visit to neuro-oncologist was quite informative. He gave us more information than we have ever received from other doctors. He confirmed that I do have Cowden’s Syndrome. With my medical history, he doesn’t feel the blood test is neceessary. He is scheduling an MRI of the brain and a full body PET Scan. He says he hopes they are both negative, but to be prepared for the possibility. Said it could be as simple as the thyroid cancer not being totally removed or something else manifesting in the neurological symptoms that have been poppng up. Here we go again with that word, TIME! Barry and I are praying and giving it to God. If it’s meant to be……….