Mrs. O

This is a difficult post for me, I have been trying to write it for days, but it is a very important post.

I have just lost a very important person, and that person is my best friends mom.

On Tuesday August 19th at 10:30pm I received a call from my very best friend of 37 years, telling me that her mother has passed away.

I knew the call was coming, but was not sure as to when. When I saw Suzanne's name on my cell phone, I knew why she was calling. I did not want to answer the phone.

Suzanne's mom has lost the battle. For the last 10 months she has been fighting non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma and on Tuesday August 19th the cancer unfortunately won.

Mrs. O was a wonderful women, strong, caring and has raised a wonderful daughter, that I am proud to call my friend. Mrs. O should be very proud of the daughter that she has raised. Suzanne is a terrific mom, wife, nurse and friend.

Suzanne and I have been through alot together and have always been there when we needed each other. That is why I had no problem in coming the 200 miles the next day after I received the call to be there for her. Well I would do just about anything for her, and she for me. I have spent 4 days with her and her family. I know she would have done the same for me in a heart beat.

Mrs. O as I said was a very strong women, and she fought hard to overcome this nasty disease but it was to much, even for her. This is where Suzanne gets her strength without a doubt.

Suzanne was lucky to have such a terrific mom, who was there to help her out when she decided to return to school to become a nurse. Mom was there for her 5 daughters when she was needed. Not only did Suzanne and her husband John appreciate and love her, but the 5 girls did as well.

When I would be in town, and would see Mrs. O, the first thing she would say to me was "Give me my hug" and of course I did.

I would like to end this with a thank you to her, for giving me my best friend, life would not be the same without Suzanne.

I will also miss my hugs.

I love you and will miss you deeply.

Jane

Wordless Wednesday

My hubby took these pictures on Sunday while we flew over the Delaware Water Gap in NJ.

Thank You, Thank You!

Thank you Karen and Gerard Zemek for the award. I am honored. This award was given to me by them for my: Website /Blog Two & Two = Nine.

The rules of the award are as follows:

1) Add the logo of the award to your blog

2) Add a link to the person who awarded it to you

3) Nominate at least 7 other blogs

4) Add links to those blogs on your blog

5) Leave a message for your nominees on their blogs

Here are links to the seven blogs I've passed this award on to that I enjoy reading:

Apron Strings & Angst

Grocery Mama

Kidzarama

Mommy Confessions

Candid Carrie

One Crazy Chick

Zander and Me

Thanks again for the award.

Wordless Wednesday

Hiking in Bryce Canyon.

HOW DO YOU DO IT!!!!

That is the question of the day.

How do you ladies do it.

How do you manage to post almost everyday.

I have been home from my vacation since July 24th, and this is pretty much the 1st chance I have gotten to post. I have been home maybe 2 days in a row before I am on the road again, going somewhere and doing something.

Ok, I came home on the 24th from Vegas, on the 26th I had to take my daughter Spoony to Long Island, she wanted to spend the summer there with her cousin. Got home on July 30th.

On August 1st was in the car again, for a couples weekend with friends in the Poconos, got home on August 3rd, my 23rd anniversary.

Left again on August 5th, back to Long Island, but for reason that were not good. My best friend of 37 years, her mom is not doing well, but that will be another post. Got back today which is August 6st.

Ok I am done, do not have to leave again until August 16th, to take Spoony to college in New York City. So I can now post my heart out, I think. Oh I know something will come up.

My job wants to know when I am coming back, but I am just to busy to go to work, besides I think I am already working. The only problem is there is no pay. Whats up with that?

Grand Canyon. From the left, The Man, Face, Spoony, my niece, myself and Skaterdude.

Leaving On a Jet Plane

Flying out today on a 2 week vacation with the family to Las Vegas, Arizona and Utah. Will be posting pictures along the way.

(Leaving on a Jet Plane (Peter,Paul and Mary)

All our bags are packed, We're ready to go.
I'm sitting here, writing this post,
I hate to write this post on the fly.
But today its baking, and it's only morn.
Hubby's waiting, I'm tooting my horn.
Already I'm so excited I could cry.

So miss me and comment to me,
Tell me that you like me,
Come on back to view my post when I'm on the go.

I'm leavin' on a jet plane, I don't know when I'll post again,
OK, I have to go.

There's so many blogs around the town,
So many times I've missed a round
I tell you now, I won't miss a thing.
Every place I go, I take a photo, Every night I'm home, I'll post to you
When I come back, I'll tell you everything

I'm leavin' on a jet plane, I don't know when I'll post again,
OK, I have to go.

Now the time has come to leave you
One more time let me tell you
Now I'll mose along, and I'll be on my way.
Think about the days to come
When I will post my photos on
my blog each and everyday.

I'm leavin' on a jet plane, I don't know when I'll post again,
OK, I have to go.