Happy Birthday to my baby

How did she turn 21 all ready. Wasn't she our baby just a minute ago. She has always been independent and had a sense of what she wanted for herself. She had a desire to accomplish and succeed. She was organized and book smarts came easy to her. She learned a few hard lessons along the way but did those with grace and courage. She taught me that she could endure and that i could not protect her at every turn. That is all a mom wants to do, is to protect her loved ones from any harm or hurt. She would "cut" those who even tried to bring pain to her babies. Today at 9:31 she turned 21. Last night Tamara and i took her out for her birthday celebration. First of all, let me say that she would even want her mom along for that meant so much to me. No surprise that she would want Tamara and I along, we are alot of fun :) But I do not take it for granite that she would make that choice. Thanks Sasha !! I am so thankful for my family. I hate the thought sometimes that i am on the back side of 50 but that is only because i truly love every day I can spend looking forward to the many events that happen every day. Seeing my babies and their babies is the greatest joy i could ever hope to experience. 

OK Note to self::

Get all your pictures scanned so you can put them on your blog!!!!

The dirty " C" Word

We have a 9th grade student at our school who will loose her leg this Friday because of cancer. She was a healthy softball player who got hit in the leg and after tests for pain that would not go away was diagnosed with this cancer. She has all ready undergone intense treatment, lost her hair and now will loose her leg. The other issue is that they found a spot on her lung so the focus will be on more chemo. I hurt for her.
Another peer who i love and whose family has been part of mine for 20 years was diagnosed with leukemia on Saturday. She starts her radiation tomorrow.
Our ex-neighbors mom is also fighting cancer that has gone to her brain. She is currently on a trip to Scotland which will be her last adventure. I sincerely hope she has the time of her life.
My dear friend's mom is also battling cancer. She has finished her chemo and now will undergo all the testing to see if it has stopped. She just celebrated her 70th birthday.
Thank you for the health of my children. Thank you for me life. I will continue to stand in the gap for these precious loved ones.