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44 things

cruise

Back from our cruise (BTW – not a big fan of the US Customs process and Houston traffic) and uploading LOADS of photos to Flickr right now. In the meantime I’m catching up on some emails and other online fun. In the meantime, here’s a fun 44 things list to distract you while you wait for all these photos to finish uploading…

1. Do you like blue cheese? yes
2. Have you ever been drunk? Yes
3. What flavor of Kool Aid was your favorite? strawberry or cherry
4. Do you get nervous before doctor appointments? not normally
5. What do you think of hot dogs? they’re good – the cheaper and bigger the better
6. Favorite Christmas movie? the Grinch or the Christmas Story
7. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? coffee
8. What is your favorite food? steak and potatoes
9. Can you do push ups? not many
10. What’s your favorite piece of jewelry? I only wear my wedding band
11. Favorite hobby? computers or reading
12. Do you have A.D.D.? I don’t think so
13. What’s Your Weight? 230 give or take
14. Middle name? Deryl
15. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment? lots of waiting tonight, glad i had a great week off and now there’s lots of catching up to do
16. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink? water, coffee, soda
17. Current worry? no waiting – just waiting
18. Current hate right now? waiting
19. ?
20. How did you bring in the New Year? we lit sparklers in my friends backyard
21. Where would you like to go? UK
22. Name three people who will complete this? Laurie, Thomas, and that’s all I can bet on — prove me wrong! share a link to your list in the comments…
23. Do you own slippers? nope
24. What color shirt are you wearing right now? red
25. Do you like sleeping on Satin sheets? sure
26. Can you whistle? not without a whistle
27. Favorite color? green
28. Would you be a pirate? I was a Poteet Pirate in high school
29. What songs do you sing in the shower? depends on what’s stuck in my head
30. Favorite Girl’s Name? Not sure
31. Favorite boy’s name? Not sure
32. What’s in your pocket right now? pocket lint
33. Last thing that made you laugh? “I can’t get out of my room. There are two doors – one leads to the bathroom and one has a sign on it that says – ‘Do Not Disturb.'”
34. Best bed sheets as a child? soft
35. Worst injury you’ve ever had as a child? Styrofoam stuck in my nose?
36. Do you love where you live? yup – but wouldn’t mind having a couple acres
37. Do you like your job? no
38. Who is your loudest friend? Gaylan
39. How many dogs do you have? one
40. Does someone have a crush on you? I hope Laurie does
42. What is your favorite candy? payday
43. Favorite Sports Team? Cowboys
44. What song do you want played at your funeral? We’ll Meet Again and It is Well. I had a couple others but I can’t think of them right now 🙁

The latest from Lanessa

My friend Lanessa has shared more on her situation including a thanks to all who have been praying for her and caring for her. Thought each and everyone of you who have been praying for her would like to know. Portions of her thoughts are below. You can read the complete update on her blog. (oh and yes – her boys are all named after the super heroes you see below :-))

I have been meaning to write this for a few days, going over what I would like to say every night as I go to sleep. This trial in my life the last month has shaken me spiritually too, not just physically. To wake up one day in a hospital room, nurses buzzing around you, IV’s in you and then to have a doctor you don’t know come in to tell you you had brain surgery was mind blowing, then to realize you can’t talk, can’t walk and your head has been shaved was even harder…

To those that couldn’t make my side, your prayers meant just as much. Thank you for believing that Christ could pull me out of the brain swelling and surgery alive. I have been learning to ask specifically to God what I am needing, and your prayers of hope and healing is exactly what I need….

Did you know we have had meals come every other night since this started?
Did you know I had girls I hardly know lend me a changing table and glider for the baby?
Did you know I now have formula and diapers till Clark is a year old?
Did you know women would come and play and do crafts with my children?
Did you know I had babysitters come anytime I needed, for long hours?
Did you know we never had to worry about $ for Jason’s gas and food?
Did you know I had churches all over the US praying for me?
Did you know I had a flower arrangement or gift sent to me every week?
Did you know I had a nurse make a CD of Christian singers she thought I would like?
Did you know I had my OB doc bring me a smoothie I wanted as a surprise?
Did you know my whole Sunday school came to pray over me?

Yes, they wrote an article in the paper about ME, but this trial has been about YOU, the person who cared enough to come, pray, and encourage. Thank you.