Just a few after thoughts

I want to start this post on a positive note. I had a very quiet, uneventful and wonderful Christmas. I couldn't ask for more than that. We were all healthy and happy. I feel so blessed to have been able to celebrate another birthday with my father. As my parent's age...I keep "things" in mind. I savored the Christmas holiday with my family. I added pictures to my other "private" blog...check the side bar. If you'd like to be invited to see those pics..pls email me. :)

Yesterday, my dh and I went with my parents to my cousins funeral. There weren't many people there and family I never met and didn't meet yesterday either. The priest did a great sermon and I learned that my cousin wanted to go to mass before he died but that did not happen. He died Christmas evening...he was sick with lun.g canc.er. He knew..he surrendered..he was so ready to meet our Lord. I really felt sad for his wife...she isn't well either and has lost so much weight. It was good to see her. I think it was great that my cousin and his family could prepare (as best as they could) for this day. They did a nice job.
I just have to add as a LOL side note...there were some "older" parishioners in pews next to us...they were there to sing and just to support the family. Well, one woman had a santa hat on..she wore it through the mass! My dh and I had to keep from laughing. Is this a place for that hat? I know one thing...if my cousin saw that...he'd have something to say! I remember how he liked to tell jokes. I only have good memories of my cousin. And I'm thankful that I have quit smoking (ten years ago). Whew!

There is one more thing that I forgot to share. Before Christmas I had a follow up appt with my G.P. to review the gallbladder scans that I had done last month. The term used to describe my gallbladder and other organs was "remarkable"..no stones, so "sludge"(term my dr used which made me go "eeeww")..everything looked good and normal. I asked if it was slightly enlarged like the RE from my surgery told me? Answer? "No, just a little bigger than normal..most likely you were born with it that way". I'm so very thankful and pleased however I began to wonder about that RE. I did worry. I was concerned. I didn't want a gallstone attack like he said would happen if I didn't attend to the gallbladder. He had me concerned over nothing (which I need to be thankful for.). He spent a good amt of time talking about that organ. Well, maybe he just wanted me to be aware. I really need to stop putting so much faith in these dr's. I don't know. I think I kind of learned that through IF...sometimes they seem to be pulling straws out of a hat. hehehe....

Nothing much else going on. My parents are coming over for New Year's Eve. We'll just appetizers and desserts. We are watching a movie. Nothing big. Our lives ARE pretty quiet. And I'm okay with that. Hope everyone has a happy and safe New Year! I still can't believe 2009 is just about over. Lots to reflect on...but that is a different post. :)