Update...

My friend's baby is OFF the ventilator and they are able to hold her. Keep lifting them up!

Since I Was in the Neighborhood...

Hello!! This is PandaMom posting on Funderstorm's blog because I have access to it for various reasons. Smile. I just thought I'd say a few nice words about Miss R. Those who know her know everything I'll say is true.

This pic above was a little book that she gave to me years ago. We did that kinda stuff, ya know. Little love gifts here and there. One time I even gave her a special book that I lovingly picked out "just for her" only to find that in the inside cover it said in someone else's handwriting: "To Coco, From Cristina" HAHAHA!!!! Yes, I got it at a second-hand bookstore, but we have since gotten many more laughs and memories out of that little love gift than if I had just given something in the normal way. (No--I had no idea that the writing from the previous owners was in the book. Too funny!!)

She is loved by many and she and I both have wonderful friends all over this globe, but over ten years ago we were introduced and connected in a way like no other friends we have.

Let's list a few of her traits:
-Stuns others with those gorgeous eyes, million dollar smile and darling little pixie nose
-SINGS like no one else I know (makes my heart smile thinking about it!)
-Speaks truth in a beautiful tone that brings peace when needed
-Sees people for who they are deep inside
-Searches for who she was created to be
-Strives for excellence in all she does
-Darn it all, I can't think of another "S" word to go along with all those others that just randomly popped up that way!
-Oh wait, yes I can!
-Seeks to do what is right in all situations
-Stands in the gap for many who have no strength to carry on
-Sleeps with one foot out of the covers---ALWAYS
-Shoves the enemy as far away as possible
-Sends her heartfelt love and gratitude to friends and family through cyberspace
-Spends quality time with her family
-Squats to potty while in the east (sorry!!! LOL!!!!! You know it's true!!!)
-Surrenders her will for His

Let's just say that I am honored to call her my BFF. I know many of you appreciate her, too. Add some of those thoughts to the comments if you will and BLESS HER SOCKS OFF!!!

To you Miss R: I love you so much.
PandaMom

A hidden surprise...

We have discovered on many occasions that many things are not what they seem. I bought these "English Muffins" from the frozen food section. We were really quite surprised to see them and a little excited to make our own Egg McMuffin from Mickey D's. Anyway. The Prince bit into his first....um....surprise!...it's already filled with stuff and not the stuff we would fill it with....






..but not totally disgusting with just the cheese either. Being the precious commodity that it is...you try your best not to waste it. Not good. Not bad....just different.

A few of the sights of Thanksgiving Day...

They say...IT'S ALL IN THE PRESENTATION. I think I agree. Because things looked so nice it felt like Thanksgiving.

Dessert...Caramel Tarts and Chocolate Balls....to DIE for.

Boys shooting air soft guns at tag board turkeys. Tons of fun!

Ummm...

Do you think the Princess has watched The Princess Diaries too many times? This is not our cat, but she loved that HE would sit still and let them "dress" him. However, when he'd had enough...he got up and walked away. SHOCK. She loved it.



One ear down...getting tired of this...

Two ears down...Ummm, I'm outta here...and he was, but not before I snapped the picture. :)

Mom...you'd be proud.

Mom, I made a batch of homemade bread. The last time I made it was with you and you did most of the work! I was a little leary...but they tasted almost as good as yours and they were a HIT at the gathering today. As a matter of fact, we went around in a circle and shared our "thankfulness" and one of the little boys said the homemade bread! LOL.

I thought of you at every turn and remembered all the years gone by of hard work at the holidays. I'm not sure we told you enough, if ever, how the things you did made special memories for us. I've drawn on those memories alot lately. Thank you for serving your family all those years without fail and without much sleep. It was appreciated and still is. Miss you. Don't cry! :) I just wanted to give you a shout out! Love you~ More highlights to come...

Happy Thanksgiving!

Blessed. Thankful. Content. Unworthy. Covered in Grace...
Today we are having a turkey and dressing dinner...and we're very excited about it. Do you take it for granted? We did. Now we are SO looking forward to it.

I've been counting my blessings today. Most bring smiles to my face...some bring tears. Can you understand that? When you are thankful for something or someone and it makes you cry? Well, I'm a crier. Like it or not. Happy tears. Sad tears. I've cried them both today, but with a thankful heart.

Take time today (or tomorrow for some of you) to really think about what you have...and truly give thanks and then look around you and see where you can be a blessing.

This Thanksgiving I'm missing my family, but I am thankful that they are alive because some who are dear to me are facing their first Thanksgiving without their loved one. I can skype. :) So, as you are counting your blessings, be sure to look around you at those who may be struggling and pour some love on them.

I'm loving you today. I hope you know it. Happy day. Be blessed.

Calling all prayer warriors...

We have friends whose baby girl was born five weeks early. She has breathing issues and an issue with her heart. Please lift them up. They would appreciate it, as do I

Huh? Bummer, dude.

Good thing that wasn't the song I was looking for. :)