THIS AND THAT

Sorry it's been so long since my last post. I am still in a funk...and certainly not in the blogging mood.

My father-in-law is still in the hospital. VERY long story...the biopsy has not been done...he's been in the hospital for 21 days...he's very weak physically and mentally. It is very hard to witness for all of the family. Thus making all of us very weak physically and mentally as well. It is much worse for Tony's sisters and mother who see him every day. And it's hard on Tony and I for we feel there is nothing, absolutely nothing that we can do to help the situation. Please continue to pray for all of us but mainly for my father-in-law. The biopsy was rescheduled for today so please please please pray that it happens and we get all the answers we need in order to move forward.

My beautiful Aunt Ellie passed away on Sunday. Only 5 short days from the time they gave her 2 weeks to live. My heart is aching for all of my cousins and for her husband. She truly was a remarkable women who raised 8 amazing children. She had the strength and stamina that is hard to find nowadays. I know she is dancing in heaven with my mom because they were always so very close. I take comfort in knowing they have each other and believe it or not I can actually hear them laughing. They both had the most contagious laugh.

I am still not feeling well at all. I am battling my 7th cold since China. I am sick and tired of feeling sick and tired. Sometimes I feel like I don't have the strength to keep up with everything and I'm not even working. Well anyway, I went to the doctor today for the 4th time. I went to my regular doctor and she met Halainah for the first time. It was a nice visit as she is the one who helped us through a lot of the process with medical exams, vaccinations and medications to bring with us to China. She played with Halainah, held Halainah and was amazed by her. But she made a little slip. She said to me..."I bet your mother is in love with her." GULP! Yes my mother would be in love with her if she were still here with us. Doctor D felt horrible. It was just another reminder that life is just not fair.

So I am waiting patiently for the warm weather to arrive. And not for a quick visit but to stay. I am sick of feeling sick. I am sick of the closed windows and doors. I am ready for the flowers to bloom and to feel the sun on my skin, the open windows with a warm breeze and long walks with my hubby and beautiful daughter. Oh, and for life to somehow get back to normal, or to a nice new normal.

Since I haven't blogged in what seems like forever, there are tons of pictures to share...so this may be a while!

Halainah doing what she loves most....playing!

Yes she still has a runny nose...just like Mama...the cold that never ends!
Halainah's fishy face!
Fast asleep on her favorite toy!
Ummm yeah, half on the hard floor and half on the carpet!
Halainah is always so happy when she first wakes up!
She is a super fast crawler!
She's getting into some sort of trouble in this picture!
I stepped outside for a quick minute...I think Halainah wanted to come with me!

Down for a 5 minute power nap!
Enjoying some snacks in her new favorite snack cup!
Want some?
Can I eat my snacks in peace?
Having fun with my daddy!
Daddy you are so silly!

My daddy loves me!
Waiting for Opa to come so we can go out for lunch!
I LOVE this picture...my beautiful Genuine China Doll!
Looking at something!
Mommy and I singing together!
Daddy just came home...hence my happy face!
I love my daddy!