One more day in 2008

Well part of me says good riddens to 2008. There is another part of me feels like how can I not be okay with a year that taught me so much. So I am thankful for 2008 and 2009. This year the kids have grown up so much. Physically and mentally!
They are such great kids. So loving, kind and generous. I must not be that bad of a mom if my kids are so great. Bobby and I have worked hard to give them a loving and stable enviroment. I think we are a great team. We have them in therapy and church. The kids teachers say they wish all parents were as involved as we are. It is a matter of were your PRIORITIES are. How could you not want to be there for your children. Yes they can not always be grateful but they are kids.

I have just read through the beginning of my blog. It was such a scary time. I have grown so much. Many people have life changing events happen to them but many people do not change for the better. Some people actually change for the worse. I wake up everyday and think about the fact if I get cancer again it will be terminal. I also wake up each and everyday and thank God for my life. I have 9 wonderful children that love me. I am blessed with the most wonderful husband ever!! I have so many friends and family that love me. I have grown into some one I am very proud of. I heard a long time ago that you are who you surround yourself with. I am around God loving people that are very successful in their lives. Bobby and I have struggled through this journey but we have always put food on the table. We are both very ambitious and dedicated to God 's purpose in our lives. FEAR is False Evidence Appearing real. So I say to anything that tries to attack my life that I have been given. God is big enough for ANY problem!!

Love to all,
Cara Cares

Good Times!

Well Christmas is over. We had a great time seeing family, making cookies, playing games and eating good food. We had our traditional chili dogs on Christmas Eve. It was a tradition when I was growing up. The kids also got their Christmas Eve gifts which is always PJ's. Thank goodness for the blitz at Walmart and $4 PJ's. We played games till about 8pm then sent the kids to bed. We got up Christmas morning and had a great time. I am very thankful to be here and I took each and every moment in. I really realized how much everyone takes things for granted. The things that I get joy out of now is amazing. The laughter of your children.
Their precious smiles. The hugs and snuggles during a great movie. This life is over way to quick to focus on the bad. I want to spend every second focusing on the good. I am truly happy!!!

Love to all,
Cara Cares

Merry Christmas Eve

To all our family and friends,

We wish you a Merry Christmas Eve! Remember the reason for the season. God sent his only son to help messed up people. With love from our family.

Love to all,
Cara Cares

Blessings and prayers

I first thank God for the many blessings he has given to my family! He has been so good to us. He gave me the strength and courage I needed. Not to say I did not feel weak at moments but I would turn it over. Then God would get us through each and every circumstance.
I want to ask a prayer for Bella she woke up this morning congested with the same thing that sent Anthony to the ER last week. I also want to ask for a prayer for my niece. She is in the hospital with pneumonia. Also for a family member who has Lupus and is in the hospital not doing well. I just pray that God gives them all the strength and healing they need right now. Thank you and I pray health and healing on you all!

Love to all,
Cara Cares

NO SNOW DAY!! :(

Well part of me is sad there is not a snow day and part of me is glad. I need to work! Last night Bobby and I stood on the porch when the kids were in bed and took it all in. The cars were covered in ice. Everything was turning white and so quite. I snuggled up to my honey and just took a deep breathe. Last night we also had a couple of my friends over and cooked dinner. Then all of us and the kiddos made cookies. We had a great time. What a mess!! Today is the Christmas party at work for the office. I am excited this year because we get to share about our holiday plans and some pictures of the kids. It is nice because a lot of the people have known me since I came to work there 8 years ago. I have had three babies while working there. I took Anthony by there last week and he was a hit. He ran up to everyone and gave hugs. Now I can share the rest of the kids through pictures. I have to go and get ready for work! Oh by the way we got our ornament. We got a silver angel with courage on it. It also has a breast cancer symbol on it. How appropriate for this year. I have had a tough year but gained so much!!

Love to all,
Cara Cares

Beautiful memories

Last night was wonderful. Even though I am not feeling 100% I had a nice night. I watched and snapped pictures as we decorated the Christmas tree. The kids loved finding their ornaments and hanging them up. Bobby did a great job on the lights. Since this is our 4th Christmas together we now have our ornaments. It is our tradition to get an ornament each year. This year I want to get one to symbolize what we have gone through. I appreciate just being here. I do not let things bother me. I live my life the best way I can. I told someone one it is not enough to just exist but I really want to live. Bobby and I set some dreams and visions. I have things I want to do for myself and Bobby. I also have things I want to do with my children. What are your dreams and visions? Are you living or just existing?

Love to all,
Cara Cares

Prayer

I wanted to ask that everyone keep us in your prayers. I have been working but not able to do full time. I am having some complications from my surgery and not fully recovering as quickly as I need to. It is going to be a tough Christmas for us. I am praying that God will provide for my children. Please pray that God will speed up my recovery so I can return to work full time and provide for my family. It has been a tough year but God has always prevailed. I hope all of you are well and will have a great holiday with your families.

Love to all,
Cara Cares