Jenny's Heart

Hey y'all,  how are ya? Healing well, slow but well here. I go back to work July 13. So I have a few more days of me time. I am still bored lol but finding ways to occupy my time...like with a trip to the tattoo shop. Yes I have a new tattoo. Probably the cutest tat ever inked! It represents me Aunt Jenny holding onto all my little loves who are growing up way to fast. Colby, Shelby, Darby, and Layden. I will be adding another balloon in December when Layden becomes a big brother!  Colby Shelby  S Layden Darby These were the stinkers on Father's Day.  Being Aunt Jenny is my favorite thing in the world. Love, Love, Love, Love all of you!

Hey Y'all how are ya today? It is beautiful here today low 80's and no humidity equals a great day. I am healing pretty well from surgery, but believe me I know when I have done a bit too much OUCH! lol I am so very very bored! I have left the house only 3 times since surgery and I am going stir crazy. I am just not motivated to do much which is frustrating. One can only watch so much television. I have read 5 books and almost through a 6th. I made some summer wreaths for my sisters, my mom and me, which for some reason only known to Google I cannot upload the photo, but you can see it here on my fb page. I have looked at Pinterest until I am cross eyed lol and still have not cooked or created a thing from there. SHEESH! All this time I am waisting is working my nerves HA! I work well with challenges so friends I have a favor to ask. Challenge me to do something creative your choice, I can do scrapbook layouts, crafty stuff,write letters, cards, cook etc... pick so...

Hey y'all how are ya? Recovering from my hysterectomy here. The surgery went well and no cancer! Thank you Lord! Thankfully I was able to have it done laparoscopic instead of a big incision. The pain has still been pretty rough, however I think the worst is over. This healing process is for the birds! All I have done in 6 days is sit in Lee's recliner. I am going stir crazy, but I am just not Up to doing more. Taking a shower or walking to the mailbox wears me out. Oh well this is just a time to be still. Feel free to call, text or write. Thank you for your kindness and prayers. X's & O's

Hey Y'all, How are you today? Doing OK here. So I met with the Oncologist today and my next surgery is on May  5, ugh I just want it all over with! So a bit more on our Infertility story...starting from the beginning. We tried and tried to have a baby, my friends and family were starting families and the heartache and happiness clashed, happy for them and heartbroken at home. The endless questions began; good intentioned people asking heartbreaking questions, sometimes nosy people asking rude questions! Don't you want kids Yes, with all my heart! How come you don't have kids. We are struggling daily with infertility. Don't you want to be a mom? It is the greatest desire of my heart. Oh you are one of "those" couples. No, we are not choosing to not be parents. You can always adopt. We tried twice, both fell through, I cannot go through that pain again. You are pro life so just adopt. It's not that easy! If it were everyone would, I would ado...

Hey Y'all how are you today? It's a rainy grey day here. which I am thankful for because the pollen is killing me! I have seasonal allergies and this year nothing is working, so rain is a good thing. So a few things are prompting this post. 1. My struggle with infertility 2.An article I read on one of our local news stations web sites. 3.Questions I get asked 4.My surgeries and another on the horizon. 5.Adoption heartbreak So this wont be forever long I will break it up in more than one post. Goodness where do I even start? An article I just read says 12 in every 100 women struggle with infertility and yet no one talks about it. Why? A lot of women are ashamed, religious views, public perception the feeling of inadequacy etc...the list goes on. That's part of what prompted me to share. The heartbreak and heartache of not being a mom have existed my entire adult life. It was my greatest desire. It is not meant to be. Let me start with the most recent the surge...

Celebrating the resurrection of Christ Jesus! He is Risen! Happy Easter my friends. Image from Google search

Hey y'all. How are things with you? My second surgery is done. It went well. The anesthesia was worse this time, I was sick for a couple hours after and had trouble getting my breath as I was coming out of it. Home resting now. I slept 12 hours straight when I got home I got up for about 2 hours and went back to bed for another 10 hours! I think the worst is over. Now I just have to wait for the pathology to come back... Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.

Hey y'all How are you today? Rainy and grey here today. I had surgery yesterday so I am taking it slower and easier than usual today. There is a ton I need to do, but not today. I don't handle anesthesia well, so between the drugs for the anesthesia, pain and nausea. I was knocked for a loop. I have another surgery next week! Wish me luck.

It is snowing on my birthday ;) It almost always snows on February 24  Sometimes only a flurry Sometimes a blizzard Sometimes a dusting This year an inch...so far It will not last long, we do not stay cold here our winters are mild as are the temps. I love it when it snows...on my birthday. Happy 42nd Birthday to me.

Hey Y'all are you ready for your Valentine? I am working so as usual we will not do anything, Lee bless his heart is just awful at Valentines, my Birthday which is 10 days after Valentines and our Anniversary, Christmas he is usually OK at(...because he gets a list ha ha) he just doesn't get it. Those events largely go unnoticed by him, not that I want tons of gifts or anything, just make an effort, make it special...oh well almost 19 years married, lol I do not anticipate a change! All that being said there are a few very sweet bloggers that do get me and I love to swap with them! Chris at A Little Creation  is one of the ladies that really knows what I love! We did the Valentine swap at Viv's  (love her too!) Thanks for hosting Viv! Here is what Chris made and sent to me :) GIFTS GALORE!!! SUCH A SWEET SNOWY SCENE! BE STILL MY HEART!  A SNOWMAN ON A HEART HOLDING A HEART HOMEMADE HOT CHOCOLATE  CANDLES  AND HEART FILLED SCRAPPING PAPE...

Hey y'all How are things with you today? Ok here. So yesterday the ladies in the family got together and had a ladies tea. We like to treat ourselves on occasion and after spending a lot at a few different tea rooms over the years we decided to do our own and we are great at it lol. Of course I don't have a single photo of it! Sheesh we were enjoying ourselves too much. I did spend some aunt Jenny time with all 4 of my little loves and these two wanted to take selfies so here I am with Shelby and Layden.

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Hey y'all how was your Christmas? Ours was nice it felt a little more like normal this year. I worked a ton, so for me it was rushed and I never did feel the Christmas spirit or the magic of the season that I crave. Oh well maybe this year... I did a couple of one on one swaps for  Christmas. First up is my swap with Marci  this was her first swap and I am so glad she decided to swap with me! I hope it is the first of many for her. Here is what miss MJ sent me, she made me feel so cared about! Love ya Marci! I love the ornaments, I use the C7 bulbs on my tree inside and the C9 bulbs outside, it is just not  Christmas without them, so the big bulb is perfect, the sleigh speaks to my love of things of old, the mug is my new favorite! Huge and just perfect for hot chocolate! And of course a little something sweet :) I also swapped with Trisha , Love her she gets me and we love many of the same things! Love her style and how she ad...