This "shugy Bu-gy" was sure happy yesterday! Two of our grandsons, our granddaughters in love and our great grandson came home from WAY out West, Texas.
We haven't seen them since our trip out their way this past September and I have sure missed each of them. William (who is now 17 months old) is now saying a lot more words and can I tell you, when he calls me Shug, it blesses my heart big time...
"Christmas times a coming" .... Family gatherings have already begun!
Amidst it all, Sam and I have a very busy week ahead. Hopefully tomorrow, the lung doctor will drain the fluid from his lung. Tuesday morning we have a class that Sam has to attend about beginning his IV infusions. (This is required). On Wednesday, he begins the treatments, and on Thursday....it is Christmas! 🎄
In other news:
I now have my pickle hidden on the tree!! ..... I know, this is a quirky but fun tradition that we do around here. Tucked deep among the branches of my tree, is a small green wooden pickle ornament. I always try to camouflage it so that the kiddos have to really search hard to find it. Whoever finds the pickle, gets a special prize. I think it's mostly about the bragging rights of winning! For the past 3 years, Tori (our oldest Granddaughter) has been the winner!!
What makes the Christmas pickle so delightful isn't just the prize, but it's the laughter and the anticipation that the kids have when they know that the pickle is finally on the tree.
When I say kids....I mean Mylee Jo who will be 18 next month, and the rest of my grown kids and grandkids.
This granddaughter (Tori) celebrated her 24th Birthday yesterday. She is such a sweetheart...so loving, so kind and so full of energy. Happy Birthday Tori!!
I love the pickle! What a lovely tradition.
ReplyDeleteI hope all goes well with Sam's procedure. He should feel a great deal better once the fluid has been drained.
My younger son started the tradition of the pickle at his home. I think its so fun and quirky.
ReplyDeleteHaving early Christmas today at our home. Older son and daughter in love will be here. I really must get photos today.
Praying for strength and for God's miraculous healing for your Sam...
Prayers continuing .
Sue
Happy Birthdays!!! That pickle sounds fun. We used to hide gift cards in the tree, and our son would have a ball trying to find them. Wishing you a happy Sunday my friend.
ReplyDeleteVery cute pickle. The hat really makes it!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful time catching up with family you've not seen in a bit.
Sending love and huggs to you and Sam.
OH, I love the pickle idea! that sounds hilarious! And I love the good news you got from the Pet Scan. Now to get that fluid removed...He will feel a lot better I'm sure. Praying you have a wonderful Christmas time with all your family. What a blessing. Happy Birthday to your beautiful granddaughter!!
ReplyDeleteI am SO relieved about Sam's report results!!!! A Christmas blessing for sure! Are the upcoming treatments chemo infusions? What has caused the fluid buildup? I love your new cozy header. And the pickle thing is awesome!!! I need to think up something similar.
ReplyDeleteYes, it will be a busy time this week, but I'm so relieved to know that Sam can get some treatment before Christmas so he can better enjoy the holidays. Please keep us updated, Shug. Oh, and the pickle? What a neat idea! God bless you and your beautiful family!
ReplyDeletethe pickle is adorable and a fun tradition. all your daughters and grands are beautiful. Happy Birthday to Tori. Hope all goes well with the next few days and Chrismtas is Merry and bright for you and Sam
ReplyDeleteI'm not familiar with this Christmas tradition. Sounds like it must be a lot of fun for your family. I'll have to look up what the pickle means.
ReplyDeleteWow, Tori is gorgeous! Happy Birthday to her!
One year we bought our pickle-crazy Middle Son a pickle ornament. It belonged to him, so when he took his box of ornaments the pickle left too.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that you got to see out of town loved ones. Sounds like you have a very busy week ahead of you
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ReplyDeleteI love that pickle! Prayers, hugs, and love. ❤️
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun tradition, that pickle! I'm so thankful to hear your news from Sam's latest scan; that's interesting about having to take a class before infusions. I suppose their thought process, an informed patient makes everything a little easier.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday blessings to Tori Lynn. She's beautiful!
I had never heard of find the pickle. It sounds like a very fun tradition, and the picture of your pickle ornament gave me quite a chuckle.
ReplyDeleteYour granddaughters are beautiful.
The news about Sam's pet scan results made my heart happy. Hope once he gets the lung drained he will feel so much better and stronger.
What a delightful green wooden pickle ornament, and sounds like a fun time for the grands to try to find it on the tree. Tori is a lovely young woman, and I see a little bit of You in her face. It's wonderful the other grands are coming in from west Texas. How sweet that the baby now calls you Shug. I love your woodsy wintery Header. It reminds me of my neck of the woods. Happy first day of Winter!
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I just read the update on Sam. Hope they get the fluid off his lung. I would say weigh him every day same time similar clothing that way you can tell if he has fluid. That is fantastic news that bones and lymph nodes are clear of cancer!!! Praying for you!
ReplyDeleteThat pickle looked like Larry Boy. All fun. Happy birthday Tori! Good news for Sam. Hopefully when they drain his lung it will make him feel better. I don't understand why he even had it in the first place.
ReplyDeleteThat is really fun, a pickle! All the best to Sam.
ReplyDeleteWell, and you, of course!
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