Can you believe it? Three posts in one month! Almost unheard of for me!
Well, I have to share the news, and I have to say that I am soo greatful to God for blessing Kenny & I this way - but as of RIGHT THIS MOMENT! I can say that Kenny is completely free from Hepatitis C! Completely! His virus is negative in his body...yes he still has to go through 6 more months of treatment in order to fully get rid of the virus, but he's already cured!
Wow- what a blessing! What a great gift, and that's just the 1st month of the new year!
I am soo amazed at how many things can go right, when you get your head right! I have been working on positive thinking and working to act upon my goals that I have set for the NEW Year!
Speaking of NEW things, what an excitement as President Obama was sworn in on the 20th! I know he is already making headway on the important issues and I wish him luck! This is not meant to start political strife, but to everyone who is opposed or for Obama, the bottom line is that he is our President & we should support and pray for him either way!
As my step-Mom Mila says, 2009 is going to be a great year, full of possibilities and dreams reached! I hope you are working on your dreaming too!
Love you all,
K&L
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Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Time Wasted....
Can anyone believe that it's January 11th already?
11 days have passed since we rang in the New Year, can you believe it? What have you done in your past 11 days? Has is been according to your resolutions? Or are you already off the band wagon? As for the Mathews house, I can say that we just took down the outside Christmas lights. Something inside of me wouldn't let go of the Christmas season, I don't know if it's because I love that magical time or if I'm afraid of already missing out on this 2009 year. One thing I know for sure is that I haven't lived up to my resolutions, which just reminds me that it's essential to make sure that you have them written down! Honestly, I can't remember everything that I've decided to do! 2009 could be the year that we do reach our goals, or it could be the year that we again try in 2010 to become the BEST we could be!
Next week marks a HUGE day in our lives, it's our 2 year Anniversary! :) Can we believe that... no! As we took time to look at the past two years (that flew by) one thing is for sure, we haven't been this close in all of our 9 years together and that makes us feel great. In a world filled with sadness...the d word (we don't say it!)...and hard times...we can truly know that we are as solid as we have ever been! A lot of our friends are getting married...and stressing...and we keep thinking, our wedding day was the BEST day...without stress! Thank you to everyone who was there helping, assisting, and enjoying our BIG day! Without you, we it wouldn't have been so great! Often friends ask, so when are you having kids? Well, that's a funny question - for one we aren't so sure we even want kids....and two ... when we do decide that will be in our own time! (Although, we know that our families would be thrilled!) We have so much going on now and we're sure it isn't going to slow down in the next couple of years! Honestly, we're kinda surprised at the question because everyone knows we don't do things in the 'world's time.' Plus ...we just saw a show about how the world is ending in 2012, which wouldn't give us a lot of time!! LOL...whenever it does, we're enjoying life as we know it right now!
On a good note, Kenny is doing well with the treatments and we have an appointment set for the 26th with Dr. Galati! Pray for GREAT news! Kenny has been trying hard to feel better, sometimes he is and sometimes he isn't...one of the great things is that he is pushing through it with support! We know he'll be cured in 2009! Isn't that exciting! The other day, as I went to the January Jumpstart for Mary Kay, I listened to a Director from New Orleans who spoke about her life and how MK has blessed her. She explained that when she became a Director she was able to allow her husband to pursue his dream of owning a company. A couple years after he started (it was a dump truck company), Katrina happened...which pushed his business to the max. He was able to allow others to operate the trucks, etc. which allowed them time to spend together. About a year ago, her husband died in a tragic motorcycle accident which killed him instantly. Of course, all of the ladies at the retreat we crying, but it really struck me for a second that we never know about our lives and how long or short they are. I'm not, by any means, saying that I think ANYTHING would happen to my wonderful husband or myself, but it really makes you think. Many people ask, why MK? That doesn't pay enough .... which isn't true...it's not a stable job...which also isn't true. The real reason I want to become a Director is to be able to quit my job (which is completely crazy right now) and allow Kenny to quit his. I would love to spend more time with Kenny, traveling, enjoying life, and becoming a better wife to him. This is completely a self-less act because really I just want to be a blessing! I've always wanted to help others, which I know I will do, while spending time with my family! Kenny so believes in me and I know I can make this happen, not for me...but for my HUSBAND, the women I will bless, and the opportunities that it will create. I am so very excited, yes it will be hard...but I know it will be oh so worth it! *For those of you who have seen me try and fail, thank you...for still believing in me....yes, I've made mistakes...and yes, I've taken time off...but it's essential to keep on keeping on. Randy Pausch, author and professor of The Last Lecture, said "Brick walls are there for a reason. The brick walls are not there to keep us out. The brick walls are there to show how badly we want something. Because the brick walls are there to stop the people who don’t want something badly enough. They are there to keep out the other people."
I can truly say that this quote is why most people don't fulfill their dreams, goals, and desires...
What are yours?
We love you!
K&L
11 days have passed since we rang in the New Year, can you believe it? What have you done in your past 11 days? Has is been according to your resolutions? Or are you already off the band wagon? As for the Mathews house, I can say that we just took down the outside Christmas lights. Something inside of me wouldn't let go of the Christmas season, I don't know if it's because I love that magical time or if I'm afraid of already missing out on this 2009 year. One thing I know for sure is that I haven't lived up to my resolutions, which just reminds me that it's essential to make sure that you have them written down! Honestly, I can't remember everything that I've decided to do! 2009 could be the year that we do reach our goals, or it could be the year that we again try in 2010 to become the BEST we could be!
Next week marks a HUGE day in our lives, it's our 2 year Anniversary! :) Can we believe that... no! As we took time to look at the past two years (that flew by) one thing is for sure, we haven't been this close in all of our 9 years together and that makes us feel great. In a world filled with sadness...the d word (we don't say it!)...and hard times...we can truly know that we are as solid as we have ever been! A lot of our friends are getting married...and stressing...and we keep thinking, our wedding day was the BEST day...without stress! Thank you to everyone who was there helping, assisting, and enjoying our BIG day! Without you, we it wouldn't have been so great! Often friends ask, so when are you having kids? Well, that's a funny question - for one we aren't so sure we even want kids....and two ... when we do decide that will be in our own time! (Although, we know that our families would be thrilled!) We have so much going on now and we're sure it isn't going to slow down in the next couple of years! Honestly, we're kinda surprised at the question because everyone knows we don't do things in the 'world's time.' Plus ...we just saw a show about how the world is ending in 2012, which wouldn't give us a lot of time!! LOL...whenever it does, we're enjoying life as we know it right now!
On a good note, Kenny is doing well with the treatments and we have an appointment set for the 26th with Dr. Galati! Pray for GREAT news! Kenny has been trying hard to feel better, sometimes he is and sometimes he isn't...one of the great things is that he is pushing through it with support! We know he'll be cured in 2009! Isn't that exciting! The other day, as I went to the January Jumpstart for Mary Kay, I listened to a Director from New Orleans who spoke about her life and how MK has blessed her. She explained that when she became a Director she was able to allow her husband to pursue his dream of owning a company. A couple years after he started (it was a dump truck company), Katrina happened...which pushed his business to the max. He was able to allow others to operate the trucks, etc. which allowed them time to spend together. About a year ago, her husband died in a tragic motorcycle accident which killed him instantly. Of course, all of the ladies at the retreat we crying, but it really struck me for a second that we never know about our lives and how long or short they are. I'm not, by any means, saying that I think ANYTHING would happen to my wonderful husband or myself, but it really makes you think. Many people ask, why MK? That doesn't pay enough .... which isn't true...it's not a stable job...which also isn't true. The real reason I want to become a Director is to be able to quit my job (which is completely crazy right now) and allow Kenny to quit his. I would love to spend more time with Kenny, traveling, enjoying life, and becoming a better wife to him. This is completely a self-less act because really I just want to be a blessing! I've always wanted to help others, which I know I will do, while spending time with my family! Kenny so believes in me and I know I can make this happen, not for me...but for my HUSBAND, the women I will bless, and the opportunities that it will create. I am so very excited, yes it will be hard...but I know it will be oh so worth it! *For those of you who have seen me try and fail, thank you...for still believing in me....yes, I've made mistakes...and yes, I've taken time off...but it's essential to keep on keeping on. Randy Pausch, author and professor of The Last Lecture, said "Brick walls are there for a reason. The brick walls are not there to keep us out. The brick walls are there to show how badly we want something. Because the brick walls are there to stop the people who don’t want something badly enough. They are there to keep out the other people."
I can truly say that this quote is why most people don't fulfill their dreams, goals, and desires...
What are yours?
We love you!
K&L
Friday, January 2, 2009
Happy Happy New Year
Happy New Year! What an exciting year this year will be! We know it! We had a spectacular Christmas, Lida's birthday was wonderful, and we had a fun New Year with friends and family! Can't wait to hear about all of your fun events throughout the season. Here are some things we enjoyed about Christmas this year:
We had so much fun this Christmas, just wanted to share with you guys! Food, family, and fun...those are the three ingredients to a wonderful Christmas!
Looking forward to a glorious New Year filled with Peace and Prosperity!
Not much in the news department here, just working and setting goals for the New Year!
Love you all,
K&L
- Visiting the lights in Natchitoches
- Starting a PJs on Christmas Eve tradition
- Cutting down our own Christmas tree at the Tree farm
- Christmas at home!
- Watching the Santa Clause 1,2,&3
- Making and giving Cookies to the Neighbors
- Secret deliveries...food and gifts to the needy
- Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve (a future favorite)
- Small gifts in LARGE boxes
- Centerpieces with Greenery
- Giving to Others
- Santa's Helper (a spectacular drink)
- Playing Rockband on New Years!
- Watching the Polar Express and other Christmas favs
- Listening to Christmas music
- Standing in LONG lines on Black Friday - well maybe not, but we had fun!
We had so much fun this Christmas, just wanted to share with you guys! Food, family, and fun...those are the three ingredients to a wonderful Christmas!
Looking forward to a glorious New Year filled with Peace and Prosperity!
Not much in the news department here, just working and setting goals for the New Year!
Love you all,
K&L
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