March 12

Great things happen when you go to the eye doctor.

Like...stopping off at the Mall of Louisiana!

I had to go there anyway for a 6 month check on my ring at Zales.

I learned white gold has to be "redipped?"

 

No clue.

 

But apparently it is true.

 

So, I had no breakfast and decided to use a gift card to enjoy this delicious and rare treat!

 

 

 

How on earth?!

Yeah, somehow this yummilicious Venti Carmel Macchiatto half syrup with an extra shot of espresso magically jumped into my hands.

Of course, I had to drink it.

 

 

Today a friend and I had plotted to go to Baton Rouge together.

Her poor princess got sick.

As I was walking through the mall I saw this bed set.

It made me think of my friend and her daughter.

Why?

Because the pattern was called,

"Addyson."

 

My phone didn't pick up the beauty of the colors.

It was a sweet coral pink with yellows in it.

So cute!

 

 

I love being in malls!

Not necessarily buying things.

That is stressful to me.

If I am shopping for me.

SO, if you ever need someone to buy you things and you don't know what to buy, let me go. I will buy things for you with your money!

 

The Hubby and I are working on eating healthy more frequently.

A friend recommended chicken enchiladas wrapped in boiled cabbage instead of tortillas.

I'd be lying if I said that I was not skeptical.

However, we (and by we I mean I) found a recipe for homemade enchilada sauce. After some doctoring, it was wonderful. Stephen boiled the chicken thighs so we could shred them. The cabbage was boiled and out came this fabulous concoction!

 

I ate 2 without a problem.

If I could have fit more in, I would have!

Stephen enjoyed them so much we put it on the "must repeat" list that doesn't really exist.

SO good!

 

Hopefully you are all staying warm as this lovely cold front sweeps across our beloved America.

My parents said it was going to be a balmy 9 degrees back home.

You know me. You know I love the cold. You know I do not necessarily enjoy the south (no offense.) However, I am truly grateful that I am not up there!

 

Time for winter to go buh-bye and spring to come! After spring, let us just skip to fall.

 

Ok?

 Also, in other news, PLEASE pray for a dear sweet friend of mine. Her nephew passed away in a tragic accident this past weekend. I won't reveal her name because I do not have that permission. Simply pray as this is not the first death she has had to deal with. This is the second loved one who was "taken before their time." I know God has his timing, but still - these were young ones.

 

I know you are all curious about my Mom too. I had a good talk with both of my moms today, and my brother! And my sister. It was an all around good family day! Back to my Mom. She sounded very upbeat and positive today. That has not happened since before all of this Mayo clinic business.

 PS. not at all impressed with Mayo.

 

I think a big part of that has something to do with Mom & Dad have finally been able to have one person coming to help with Mom. It would be very difficult to feel comfortable and at ease in your own home if you keep having different people help. Everyone has been very sweet. However,  there is something to be said when you find kindred spirit. A very sweet one has been found and has been promised to help for a month straight. This lovely lady has fit so well with my Mom that often times she forgets to clock in before they get to talking! I am SO relieved! The lady who used to help with Mom had a nasty spill on the ice. Miss T hit her head so hard she had a concussion. Her symptoms have not fully cleared though. She still feels very dizzy and not quite right. They are looking into that and she could always use prayers.

 

I'm praying for you. I may not know you, but I am. There is so much going on these days it is difficult to stay upbeat. But God has you right where you need to be. That being said, keep following Him! If you aren't following Him, get to it! Love you!