Showing posts with label Happy Happy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Happy Happy. Show all posts
Sunday, May 11, 2014
Tuesday, February 04, 2014
Nineteen Years
It was unseasonably colder than expected with a wind that chilled us to the bone, and we were outside.
My veil blew up over my head as I came around the corner.
After forgetting to bring my stereo, we had to settle for music played from Mike's car speakers.
We barely got a bite to eat during the whole reception.
The best man forgot shaving cream, so he decorated the car with mustard, which took hours to chisel off in the freezing cold the next morning.
Our reservations didn't start until the next day, so when we got to Orlando, we stayed in a very cheap hotel room that...well, at least it had a bed.
For years, I wanted a do over when it came to the wedding.
Now, I'd just like another perfect honeymoon.
And the marriage?
Well, that's still going like gangbusters. It's better than I could have ever ever dreamed possible.
My veil blew up over my head as I came around the corner.
After forgetting to bring my stereo, we had to settle for music played from Mike's car speakers.
We barely got a bite to eat during the whole reception.
The best man forgot shaving cream, so he decorated the car with mustard, which took hours to chisel off in the freezing cold the next morning.
Our reservations didn't start until the next day, so when we got to Orlando, we stayed in a very cheap hotel room that...well, at least it had a bed.
For years, I wanted a do over when it came to the wedding.
Now, I'd just like another perfect honeymoon.
And the marriage?
Well, that's still going like gangbusters. It's better than I could have ever ever dreamed possible.
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Happy Birthday, Mike!
Happy birthday to my soul mate!
I love you so much! I hope your day is spectacular!
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Monday, November 11, 2013
Happy Birthday to ME!
*sings*
Happy birthday to me!
That's right. I share my birthday with some of the coolest people on the planet: United States veterans!
Happy birthday to me!
That's right. I share my birthday with some of the coolest people on the planet: United States veterans!
Sunday, October 27, 2013
On a happier note...
I've been married to my best friend and soulmate for nineteen years today, and I've never loved him more.
Happy anniversary to us!
Happy anniversary to us!
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Goodbye 2009
Well, it's been a year of deep valleys for us here in the Danow household, but it's also been a year of blessings.
It started with what is possibly the worst (and definitely the longest) depression I've experienced in my life. However, God blessed us with the most understanding and insightful doctor who helped us find just the right medication cocktail to usher in some of the most stable moments I think I've ever experienced. I went back to therapy (which I love), and even though I still have more than my fair share of mood swings, they seem milder, more controllable, and shorter than the ups and downs of years past.
Then, another blow came in the form of my father-in-law's cancer, which didn't respond to chemo, and we spent a lot of time in the beginning of the summer in the hospice where he spent his final days. Let me tell you people, this was so hard for all of us. We lost a father, a great man, and a good friend. His gift to me was unconditional love and acceptance, and the lessons he taught me will stay with me all of my life. There was a blessing here too, though, in the form of the chance to become closer to Mike's sister, brother, and mother. As a family, they came together in the most extraordinary way to be there for each other (and for me!), and I will never forget their love and warmth.
During all of this, we were also dealing with a compressed disc in my back, likely caused by the weight gain from my new medication regiment and the 3 months of depression during which I was very sedentary. MRIs, pain meds, physical therapy. It was...awful, painful, and taxing. Finally, when I was so overwhelmed by it all, we finally found a doctor who recommended epidurals, and I was blessed again with the end of it all in August!
This year has seen us through a lot of financial hardship as well, and it seems that every time we cried out to God for help, He was there - from Mom winning exactly the amount of money we needed to keep from being evicted to a grant from a foundation that helps employees at Firestone. Not once have we gone hungry. Not once have we gone without the things we most needed. At every instance of financial hardship, God was there with a miracle. I'm so humbled.
Finally, the holidays - my first on this medication. Christmas is by far my favorite time of year, but in the past, it's been marred by anxiety and depression. This year, not only did we manage a little shopping money for presents, but I got to go Christmas shopping! I got to spend Christmas Eve in a house full of people, and not once did I get overwhelmed! I talked, I laughed, I hugged! I can't tell you how wonderful it was! It was truly the best Christmas ever, and it was full of family and warmth and I smiled so much! I even sat in a theater full of people a few days later when we went to a movie and dinner for Mike's birthday. I know that sounds ordinary for most, but believe me when I say it was extraordinary for me.
I had originally thought to say 2009 sucked (which parts of it really did), but I think the lessons we're taking from it and the high note on which it has ended are truly what I'll be taking from it as we go into 2010. I hope you find the blessings of this past year outweigh the valleys and you have a blessed and happy new year!
It started with what is possibly the worst (and definitely the longest) depression I've experienced in my life. However, God blessed us with the most understanding and insightful doctor who helped us find just the right medication cocktail to usher in some of the most stable moments I think I've ever experienced. I went back to therapy (which I love), and even though I still have more than my fair share of mood swings, they seem milder, more controllable, and shorter than the ups and downs of years past.
Then, another blow came in the form of my father-in-law's cancer, which didn't respond to chemo, and we spent a lot of time in the beginning of the summer in the hospice where he spent his final days. Let me tell you people, this was so hard for all of us. We lost a father, a great man, and a good friend. His gift to me was unconditional love and acceptance, and the lessons he taught me will stay with me all of my life. There was a blessing here too, though, in the form of the chance to become closer to Mike's sister, brother, and mother. As a family, they came together in the most extraordinary way to be there for each other (and for me!), and I will never forget their love and warmth.
During all of this, we were also dealing with a compressed disc in my back, likely caused by the weight gain from my new medication regiment and the 3 months of depression during which I was very sedentary. MRIs, pain meds, physical therapy. It was...awful, painful, and taxing. Finally, when I was so overwhelmed by it all, we finally found a doctor who recommended epidurals, and I was blessed again with the end of it all in August!
This year has seen us through a lot of financial hardship as well, and it seems that every time we cried out to God for help, He was there - from Mom winning exactly the amount of money we needed to keep from being evicted to a grant from a foundation that helps employees at Firestone. Not once have we gone hungry. Not once have we gone without the things we most needed. At every instance of financial hardship, God was there with a miracle. I'm so humbled.
Finally, the holidays - my first on this medication. Christmas is by far my favorite time of year, but in the past, it's been marred by anxiety and depression. This year, not only did we manage a little shopping money for presents, but I got to go Christmas shopping! I got to spend Christmas Eve in a house full of people, and not once did I get overwhelmed! I talked, I laughed, I hugged! I can't tell you how wonderful it was! It was truly the best Christmas ever, and it was full of family and warmth and I smiled so much! I even sat in a theater full of people a few days later when we went to a movie and dinner for Mike's birthday. I know that sounds ordinary for most, but believe me when I say it was extraordinary for me.
I had originally thought to say 2009 sucked (which parts of it really did), but I think the lessons we're taking from it and the high note on which it has ended are truly what I'll be taking from it as we go into 2010. I hope you find the blessings of this past year outweigh the valleys and you have a blessed and happy new year!
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Merry Christmas!
May each and every one of you have a wonderful Christmas and a blessed holiday season!
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving!
I have so much to be thankful for this year, I don't know where to begin. I'm thankful for our family, without whom, there are times we wouldn't have eaten or been able to keep a roof over our heads.
I'm thankful for my meds which have made my life much more livable even with the inevitable side effects (which could have been much worse). I'm thankful that God led us to a good doctor who was very understanding of our situation and knew just which med combination to try.
I'm thankful for my son. He continues to amaze me with his thoughtfulness, his intellect, and his emotional and physical growth. I'm so proud and impressed with the man he is growing into. And I love it when he hugs me!
And then, there's Mike. What words can I possibly use to describe how thankful I am for him? He's taught me so much about unconditional love and understanding. He takes such wonderful care of me without regard to what it costs him. He's a partner, a lover, a best friend, a caretaker, a cheerleader. He's the most amazing man I've ever met. I know God made him just for me, and I could never in a million years be worthy of such a gift.
I'm grateful for the roof over our heads, the electricity being on (no matter how far behind we've gotten on the bill), the water staying on, and for the internet (which is sometimes my only contact with the outside world due to depression or anxiety). I'm grateful that the car still runs. I'm grateful for the food in the cupboard and the air we breathe. I'm grateful for air condition!
And finally, I'm thankful for our friends, both the ones we talk to daily like Derek and the ones we talk to occassionally like Sarah and Amber. I can't tell you how much you all mean to us. I'm thankful for team-up nights in CoX and D&D nights with Steve and Lisa.
All in all, I'm humbled by how truly blessed we are.
May you each have a blessed and happy Thanksgiving.
I'm thankful for my meds which have made my life much more livable even with the inevitable side effects (which could have been much worse). I'm thankful that God led us to a good doctor who was very understanding of our situation and knew just which med combination to try.
I'm thankful for my son. He continues to amaze me with his thoughtfulness, his intellect, and his emotional and physical growth. I'm so proud and impressed with the man he is growing into. And I love it when he hugs me!
And then, there's Mike. What words can I possibly use to describe how thankful I am for him? He's taught me so much about unconditional love and understanding. He takes such wonderful care of me without regard to what it costs him. He's a partner, a lover, a best friend, a caretaker, a cheerleader. He's the most amazing man I've ever met. I know God made him just for me, and I could never in a million years be worthy of such a gift.
I'm grateful for the roof over our heads, the electricity being on (no matter how far behind we've gotten on the bill), the water staying on, and for the internet (which is sometimes my only contact with the outside world due to depression or anxiety). I'm grateful that the car still runs. I'm grateful for the food in the cupboard and the air we breathe. I'm grateful for air condition!
And finally, I'm thankful for our friends, both the ones we talk to daily like Derek and the ones we talk to occassionally like Sarah and Amber. I can't tell you how much you all mean to us. I'm thankful for team-up nights in CoX and D&D nights with Steve and Lisa.
All in all, I'm humbled by how truly blessed we are.
May you each have a blessed and happy Thanksgiving.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Hack A Vista wins PlayCrafter.com Contest!
Hi everyone!
Hack A Vista, a flash game made by yours truly, just won the January 23rd Contest on Playcrafter.com!
Link here
Q: What is Hack A Vista?
A: Hack A Vista is a cooperation-based game about hacking a computer. I understand it's hard to tell that it is about that, but it's a good game nonetheless.
Q: How do you play it?
A: Basically, you control the guy with the half-circle head. Use the arrow keys to move around and jump. The little crab guy also moves to your current position. The crab guy is called your puppet program. You help him and he helps you. You have to get all the little green code chips to hack a computer. You have to move gates, free them up, move stuff, push keys, unlock stairs, and more puzzles.
Q: Are you gonna make a sequel?
A: Nosy... maybe...
Hack A Vista, a flash game made by yours truly, just won the January 23rd Contest on Playcrafter.com!
Link here
Q: What is Hack A Vista?
A: Hack A Vista is a cooperation-based game about hacking a computer. I understand it's hard to tell that it is about that, but it's a good game nonetheless.
Q: How do you play it?
A: Basically, you control the guy with the half-circle head. Use the arrow keys to move around and jump. The little crab guy also moves to your current position. The crab guy is called your puppet program. You help him and he helps you. You have to get all the little green code chips to hack a computer. You have to move gates, free them up, move stuff, push keys, unlock stairs, and more puzzles.
Q: Are you gonna make a sequel?
A: Nosy... maybe...
Thursday, January 01, 2009
Monday, October 27, 2008
Happy Anniversary to Us!
Mr. and Mrs. Danow would like to announce that this is our 14th wedding anniversary! I have to tell ya, it just keeps gettin better and better. Lela is my best friend, partner, CoX buddy, great lover, mother of my son, and so understanding of me. I can say i've grown over these 14 years, yet I still don't know how she puts up with my getting mezmerized by the TV, having to write down any shopping list if it's more than 3 items, my memory is hardly reliable. Yes, she is amazing.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Introducing...
Joy Faith
Joy's gonna hang in the ICU for a few days until she can breathe better on her own. Her face is obscured by the oxygen tent in the pic above, but she's pinking up very nicely and has a full head of hair!
Please keep your thoughts and prayers coming, as there is a great deal going on in the family alongside our bundle of Joy's arrival.
Welcome to the world!
So, rather than do things the mundane way and share a birthday week with her soon-to-be favorite aunt, Joy Faith (6lbs 2oz!) decided to make an early appearance this morning just minutes before noon!
Welcome to the family, baby girl!
We'll be heading over to the hospital this afternoon to see Kim, and hopefully, we'll get a glimpse of our new girl in the neonatal ICU.
For those of you who've been praying for our family, thank you so so very much, and please, keep it up for the next few days. I'm told that while she looks good and healthy (she was crying and pink! What more could you ask?), that Joy was having some breathing issues, which is what prompted the ICU admittance.
Welcome to the family, baby girl!
We'll be heading over to the hospital this afternoon to see Kim, and hopefully, we'll get a glimpse of our new girl in the neonatal ICU.
For those of you who've been praying for our family, thank you so so very much, and please, keep it up for the next few days. I'm told that while she looks good and healthy (she was crying and pink! What more could you ask?), that Joy was having some breathing issues, which is what prompted the ICU admittance.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Friday, September 19, 2008
Avast!
It's Talk Like A Pirate Day!
Brwaack! Polly want a cracker? … Oh, wait. That’s for Talk Like a PARROT Day.
Brwaack! Polly want a cracker? … Oh, wait. That’s for Talk Like a PARROT Day.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
OMG, My Baby's A Teenager!!!
Happy Birthday, Caedyn!!!Baby, ever since you were born, you have taught me more about love and joy than I could have ever dreamed would be possible. You've taught me just how much of myself I can really give, how far I can strive, and how beautiful life can be. I've never been more proud of my role in anyone's life than I am in my chance to be a mother to you, and I pray every day that the guidance that you find in me comes from God's grace and wisdom rather than my own shortcomings.
So little really changes with these numbers we assign ourselves with the passing of the years. What does change is our experiences and how we see the world around us. My prayer for you is that each of your experiences brings you one step closer to the man I know you'll be one day.
Learn from your mistakes. Embrace who you are. Don't worry so much about being perfect while you're figuring out just who Caedyn is, and know that we love you no matter what.
Never forget that cord that connects my heart to yours.
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