on being thankful for what you have....

Over the past week, we have had many, many guests. Most of whom are family in one sense of the word or another. Each brings something wonderful to the table. Their spirit or essence defines them and their role in the loosely constructed web that unites each of us. This family web may look fragile at first glance, but as the web continues to grow, it not only becomes more beautiful, but healthier as a whole.

I am thankful for this crazy mess of a web that unites us.

It is a Dogs Life

Sometimes being a dog is not all fun and games. especially if you are a golden retriever with allergies. In the last month or so we have had to make multiple visits to the vet attempting to clear up his skin. The poor thing itches all the time. We have had to change his food, he is getting 2 baths a week with medicated shampoo, he take multiple pills, and he has to endure the daily application of ointment to his boo-boos. He is really such a good dog, I hope he is all better soon.

This week

This weekend we have been busy preparing for the influx of multiple family members. My Mom and Aunt Patty, Matthew's Mom, Matthew's siblings, Kevin, his Mom, and Aunt Barbara will all be here at some point over the next week to cheer on our biggest star!

On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Katie is starring in he Jr. High School production of The Big Bad Musical. For those of you unfamiliar with this production of what is sure to be the next Broadway hit.(..errrr maybe off Broadway...errr maybe WAY OFF Broadway), It is the trial of the big bad bad wolf. Members of the fairy tale kingdom have brought a class action law suit against the wolf in order to gain some monetary compensation for their sufferings. The best thing is the audience gets to decide the verdict, so the cast has to learn 3 different endings to the play.

Katie has a solo..hooray! She also has many spoken lines. It should be great. Well, it has to be better than the 5th grade chorus and band concerts we have attended in the past! At any rate, we welcome you all to the show. tickets are $5 at the door. We know you will love it! Here is the address and directions:

Tuesday May 20th - Thursday May 22
7:30 pm.
I-880 south to San Jose
exit 19 Thornton Ave
Left on Thornton Ave
Arrive 4357 Thornton Ave, Fremont on the left

Also did I mention, I start Lupron this week?

Should be a fun week!

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Hope and promise

Hello friends,

As some of you may noticed I changed to pic on the blog, The picture of the embryos can still be seen on the January 26th post. The embryos that did not make it are now a permanent part of me, just as they are a permanent part of this blog. They are a part of me, but they do not define me. I remember the day I took my beta, I saw the most wonderful rainbow. I knew then that things were going to be ok one way or another, and that God had a plan for me. I just had to believe. it is that hope and promise that gives me the strength to try again, and ultimately the strength to accept the outcome, no matter what it is.

This journey has not always been easy; thanks for coming along for the ride!

Theresa