Cozy Reader

Here's a Gift Idea for You!

2009-11-27T22:31:00.004-05:00

Need to buy a gift for your preacher? Give her or him this book! Of course, I am totally impartial in saying this is a GREAT book. It's good for lay people too! Go to Bristol House, Ltd. or Amazon.com to purchase.

Happy Thanksgiving

2009-11-26T07:56:00.003-05:00

PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW
PRAISE HIM ALL CREATURES HERE BELOW
PRAISE HIM ABOVE YE HEAVENLY HOSTS
PRAISE FATHER, SON AND HOLY GHOST.
AMEN!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU ALL!

My Prayer

2009-11-22T10:40:00.002-05:00

This is one of the most beautiful songs ever written, in my humble opinion. Listen carefully to the words. It is my prayer for my life.

I Have A Dilemma!

2009-11-14T17:44:00.003-05:00

My dilemma is I don't know what to do about my blog. I have loved blogging for several years now and have met so many wonderful people. I have grown in my ability to express my thoughts and have learned a lot about myself.

My horizons have been broadened and I have had my brain stretched by all of you and your opinions.

My problem is that I am enjoying facebook and it is such 'instant' gratification that I fail to post on my blog as often as I should. I feel as if I am not being 'fair' to the few of you that read my blog because I am not posting often or getting around to commenting on YOUR blogs. Please know it is not because I love you less but because my time is limited and FB is so much faster that I can check it and comment and be gone in less time.

I sound like I am making excuses and maybe I am. Just know that I still love all who have been so kind to read my drivel and I will check in as often as I can and will try to be better about getting to your blogs to read and comment!!!

Thanks.....and if I don't get back before Thanksgiving.....Be Thankful for ALL God has given you. Tell those you love that you love them, reach out to someone who needs a helping hand and be God's hands and feet. Love to you ALL.

Halloween at Cozy's

2009-11-01T09:21:00.002-05:00

Here's my little "SUPER GIRL". She was so adorable and LOVED posing!!!

I Can't Help Myself!!

2009-10-24T18:14:00.003-04:00

I just love these two pictures of Zoe! She loves to pose and her daddy captured her so beautifully here. In the second photo she is wearing her "homemade" baby sling. She is practicing to be a big sister!!

So Far, So Good

2009-10-12T09:21:00.005-04:00

My MIL moved in on Saturday and so far we are managing pretty well. She is very happy here and that is what is important.

My MIL is 80 years old and has a myriad of health problems. She has Parkinson's (not the strain with tremors), she has some dementia and she has a pacemaker. She cannot walk without some help and mostly is in a wheelchair to go from one place to another. She has to be assisted in the bathroom and getting in and out of the shower. She has incontinence issues which requires washing most everything on her and her bed each morning.
For the past year her granddaughter has been staying with her from 7:30am until 7:30pm then our daughter in law's sister and a friend of hers stayed with her at night and on weekends. The problem was that during the day her granddaughter treated her so unkindly. She would literally scream at her, would not get what she wanted from the grocery store ("You don't need that"), would sleep on the sofa instead of caring for her, complained about how long it took her to do ANYthing ("She HAS to brush every individual tooth!"). It has been AWFUL! The sad thing is her daughter is just as bad! They both have "borderline personality disorder". That means NOTHING is their fault, they are not responsible, they are the mistreated party. So in their minds, my MIL is to blame for their yelling and mistreatment of her. If she would not be demanding ("Could you get me some yogurt?"), take so long to get ready, not ask for things she doesn't need (I'd like to have some ice cream.)......we would not have to yell at her!! CRAZY!

My husband just could not stand it any longer. He was finally feeling like he could assist in her care so we discussed it and decided this would be the best course of action. Amazingly, his sister agreed and helped move my MIL over here and has agreed to continue to handle her finances (which is something she does well).

We are taking one day at a time and trusting God for strength. We know we have done the right thing.

I Have NOT Disappeared!!!

2009-10-06T07:41:00.004-04:00

I have not vanished, disappeared, fallen off the face of the earth, been abducted by aliens, gone on sabbatical, taken up residence in a monastery or forgotten my password!!!

I just haven't posted anything. Why, you may ask. Well, I don't have a good answer for that. I have been doing a lot of facebooking and game playing. I have also been continuing being nursemaid to my hubby and now I have been cleaning out a room and a closet because my mother in law is moving in with us!!!!! Yes, that's right! It's going to be fine. It had to be done. My sister in law and her daughter treat my MIL so badly and her life is miserable and we can't stand it anymore.

I promise to post more often. I need this forum. Venting is important....right.....and I may have LOTS of venting to do!!!

We Interrupt This Blog.......

2009-09-18T07:46:00.004-04:00

.......for a very special announcement!!!!

WE'RE GOING TO BE GRANDPARENTS..
AGAIN!!!!!!

We found out yesterday when our son, daughter in law and Zoe came up for a visit. We are ecstatic! She estimates she is due in May. We are blessed!!!!

Zoe's Birthday!

2009-09-09T18:30:00.003-04:00

Our sweet little Zoe celebrated her 2nd birthday on Monday. Here are a few pictures of the fun.

Papa and Nana gave her a "Yee Haw" She was very happy about it......until she was handed the next present!!!

She prefers the binoculars to all her presents!!!

EWWWW! I got chocolate on my hand!!

Aren't I the cutest 2 year old ever??

Miss Zoe is TWO!

2009-09-08T14:46:00.002-04:00

Yesterday we celebrated the second birthday of the most amazing grandchild on the planet!!! Both sets of grandparents were here, her two aunts, her uncle, cousins and friends as well. It was a sweet time.

I will post pictures as soon as I get them downloaded!! Stay tuned.

Thirty-five Odd Facts About Me

2009-09-04T18:51:00.002-04:00

1. Do you like blue cheese? Only with chicken wings!!

2. Have you ever smoked? No

3. Do you own a gun? Yes, my dad's service revolver that was given to him when he retired from the Ga. State Patrol

4. What flavor Kool-Aid was your favorite when you were a kid? Cherry

5. Do you ever wish you could click "undo" in your life like you do on your computer? Once in a while

6. What do you think of hot dogs? Love them if they are grilled on the grill.

7. Favorite Christmas movie? It’s a Wonderful Life or Miracle on 34^th Street (the original with Natalie Wood)..I agree with this!

8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? Venezuelan cafe con leche! YUMMMMMMM!

9. Can you do push ups? Not a chance

10. What's your favorite piece of jewelry? All of it.

11. Favorite hobby? Reading

12. Do you have A. D. D.? Never tested for it

13. Do you wear glasses/contacts? Yes glasses

14. Middle name? Ann

15. Name 3 thoughts you have at this exact moment. 1. I am very angry with Zurich Insurance (too long a story to go into). 2. My sister in law is such a twit. 3. What am I going to fix for supper.

16. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink? Coffee, water with crystal light green tea flavoring and occasionally a diet coke.

17. Current worry? Nothing particular

18. Current hate right now? the way my mother in law is treated by her own daughter and grand daughter.

19. How did you bring in the new year? Just hubby and me.

20. Where would you like to go? Back to Venezuela

21. Do you own slippers? Nope

22. What color shirt are you wearing? White with a black print.

23. Which household chore have you put off for too long? Cleaning out my closet....HATE IT!!!

24. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? No

25. Can you whistle? A little, but not very well.

26. Where are you now? Sitting in my chair in the family room.

27. Would you be a pirate? No, I don't think so.

28. What songs do you sing in the shower? Usually nothing, but sometimes I will sing southern gospel.

29. Favorite Girl's Name? Zoe!!

30. Favorite boy's name? I kind of partial to Jared

31. What is in your pocket right now? Nothing

32. Last thing that made you laugh? Something my husband said to a friend earlier today.

33. Worst injury you've ever had? Being rear ended on Georgia 400. My back STILL hurts.

34. Do you love where you live? Yes, I do.

35. How many TVs do you have in your house? 4-Two upstairs and two in the basement.

YES! I Am!

2009-09-02T13:50:00.000-04:00

You Are Very Joyful

You may not be happy all of the time, but you experience frequent moments of joy in your life.

There are moments so perfect that time has stood still and you wish you could freeze it forever.

You are so joyful because you appreciate the small things in life. You know joy is more about who you are than what you have.

You are thankful to be alive, and you know that things could be a lot worse. You are content with your life.

Are You Joyful?

2009-08-24T18:56:00.002-04:00

I saw this meme over at Melli's place and since I haven't done a meme in a LONG time, I decided to steal it! I know, I'm shameless. But, it's done and I'm not apologizing!!! This was fun. You answer the questions using the names of songs by one of your favorite recording artists. I chose Trace Adkins. If you want to do this, let me know, I want to see what you come up with and what artist you choose!!

MY LIFE, ACCORDING TO Trace Adkins

-Are you a male or female?
One Hot Mama

-Describe yourself
Comin' on Strong

-How do you feel right now?
I'm Tryin'

-If you could go anywhere, where would you go?
My Heaven

-Your favorite form of transportation?
Swing

-Describe Your Morning Routine?
See Jane Run

-Your best friend is?
Untamed

-What’s the weather like?
I Can Dig It

-Pet Peeve?
Don't Lie

-If your life was a TV show, what would it be called?
Dreamin' Out Loud

-Your relationship?
Sweet

-Your Fear?
A Bad Way of Saying Goodbye

-What is the best advice you have to give?
I'd Sure Hate to Break Down Here

-If you could change your name, you would change it to?
Badonkadonk

-What do you say when you are frustrated?
Fightin' Words

-Thought for the day?
You're Gonna Miss This

-How you would like to die?
Put Your Hand in Mine

-Your soul’s present condition?
Proud of Me

-Your motto?
I Came Here to Live

I HAVE GREAT NEWS!!!!!

2009-08-18T14:47:00.003-04:00

I took Warren to the doctor yesterday for his FIRST postoperative visit. It took him a while to get to point he could get in a car but we finally made it.

When we got there we tried to figure out how he could weight since he can't stand without something to pull on......and there wasn't anything in the office to use. SO, ingenuity took over!

The scale was in two pieces, the one you stand on and the digital read out. So, I took the plate you stand on and put it in the seat of Warren's wheelchair, he sat on it, lifted his feet so that all his weight was on it and I read the digital read out.

DRUMROLL..................He has lost just over 100 pounds!!!!!!!! Isn't that amazing? The doctor was pleased. Warren had a hard time believing he had lost that much but the doctor told him he wasn't. He said most people that had the amount of weight to lose that he does will drop a lot in the beginning.

Oh, and as an added benefit.....I have lost 27 pounds!!!

Happy Anniversary Sweetheart!

2009-08-17T07:07:00.002-04:00

Today is our 36th anniversary. It hardly seems possible that 36 years have gone by since I walked down the aisle and married that sweet boy that I fell in love with!

What a wonderful time it has been. We have had our ups and downs, our good times and bad times, times of plenty and times that were lean. But we have gone through them all together. Together!! THAT is the key.

I cannot imagine being married to anyone else. He loves me unconditionally, puts up with my idiosyncrasies and laughs at my stupid jokes.

What a blessing it has been to be married to the love of my life for the past 36 years. I love you sweetheart!

What a Difference!

2009-08-12T21:04:00.002-04:00

Since my last post things have changed.......for the better. Warren was discouraged but thanks to a lot of prayer that has turned around.

On Monday when his therapist was here he GOT. IN. THE. CAR!!!!! YIPPEE!!!! He was so tired afterward he took a nap....but he did it! What a marvelous thing.

On Tuesday he got in my car again and we actually took a little drive. Again, he was tired when we got home (we were gone about 30 minutes) and he took a nap.

He still has joint pain in his hips and knees and his tail bone hurts from sitting so much and that is hard on him. But I think it will improve as he is able to move more.

We go back to the surgeon on Monday for the first POST SURGERY visit!!! We will find out how much weight he has lost. I can't wait to see. I know it will be an encouragement for Warren.

Just so you know.....Warren has not felt like getting on the computer so he has not posted anything since his surgery. He hopes to be able to back to that soon.

Your prayers and kind words have given strength. I can never say thank you enough.

Hanging on by a Thread

2009-07-31T13:30:00.003-04:00

I know I have not posted much lately. I have spent more time on Facebook, it doesn't require as much thinking as posting on my blog does!

Of course, I have also been very busy caring for my hubby. His surgery was a great success and he is losing weight BUT as a result of laying on a gurney and an operating table, prior to, during and after surgery, for 12 hours a nerve was injured and he lost the ability to stand on his own!

He has been doing physical therapy and has made great progress but he still does not have the strength to get himself out of his motorized chair and into the car!

SO, it has been fun times at Cozy's place. Most of the time he has had a positive outlook but for the past week he has been discouraged. His feet hurt, his thighs hurt and he can't get up and do what he did prior to the surgery. As a result of his feelings of discouragement I am feeling like I am holding on to sanity by a thread! It is hard to encourage someone who, for that moment, doesn't want to be encouraged. What makes it more difficult is this is not his normal attitude. He has always said nothing is impossible.

Needless to say, I am tying a knot in the rope and holding on!!! Thankfully, I know who is holding the other end of the rope!!

My New Favorite Motto!!!

2009-07-21T14:43:00.002-04:00

This is MY doormat and, NO, you can't have it!!!!

New Look!

2009-07-18T08:15:00.002-04:00

I got tired of my other look so I decided to change it. I like it!!!!! What do you think?

That's My Girl!!!

2009-07-16T18:22:00.003-04:00

I think she is late for her mani/pedi!!!!

Rumors of Demise Are GREATLY Exaggerated!!

2009-07-12T19:14:00.002-04:00

I have not abandoned my blog, I am still here. So, what's been going on?

Of course, the main thing is I have been taking care of my husband. He cannot walk at the moment so I have to help him with everything he does. He is gaining strength in his legs and we are hoping that soon he will be able to get up and get on his scooter and start do some things on his own.

Now, while being a full time care giver does dominate most of my time, I have just been too tired to think about posting on my blog. Yes, I have been on Facebook, I have played games, I have done email, etc. But posting on my blog requires more thought. At least, that is the way I think. I don't want to just post drivel.....I want to at least post something you might actually read!!!

But, as you can see.....I'm posting drivel!!!! My brain is on overload and I do well to do what little I do. I have not abandoned my blog or my blog friends. You have ALL been a lifeline for me. You have been encouraging and have prayed and have been here just when I needed you.

I promise to do better..........I really do!

Now Isn't This a Beautiful Family?

2009-07-03T13:25:00.005-04:00

Good genes!!!

You Begged.....Here's an Update

2009-06-30T09:33:00.003-04:00

Warren is slowly getting better. He had the stitches out yesterday and his incisions look great. He has adjusted to his new eating habits really well. In fact, sometimes he has a hard time getting it all down!

He is not craving anything which is amazing. He is almost ready for the transition from liquids to soft foods. I think that will be a very nice change.

He still has pain in his hips, knees and feet. It is getting better but he still lacks the strength to stand up on his own so he uses our lovely wench to help him get up to the porta potty and to another chair.

There are days when he feels downhearted and tired but he knows where his strength comes from and he is trusting in Him. We have been blessed with so many friends and their prayers. I do not know how anyone gets through difficult times without God and friends.

Thank you SO much. Thanks for your prayers, your caring and your friendship.

PFFFTTTT!!!!!

2009-06-29T14:50:00.003-04:00

(Just so you know, that is NOT her tongue....it belongs to Mr. Potato Head!!!)