GOODBYE 2016

She lived a happy life for the most part.  Here she is up at the snow having fun.  I think it must have been 2007.  She had four beautiful children but left them forever in 2009.  She never had a chance to see them grow.  The oldest one at the time was 16.  She never had a chance due to breast cancer that took her from all of us.  She was in so much pain during all her chemo and radiation treatments.  No medication could take away the pain.  I cried out for help during her last stay at the hospital.  The nurses told me it wasn't time for her next dosage.  The doctor finally came to her bedside and ordered more pain meds.  She slept for a little but as soon as she was awake it was pain all over again. Can you imagine it.  Hearing her cry to me was heart breaking. 

Now, heading into 2017 and I thank God for all my blessings of 2016.  He blessed me with a great grandbaby in June, 2016.  He is adorable and I love him so much.  In November, my dear daddy lost his kidneys to failure and now undergoes dialysis three times per week.  Please pray for him.  On the first week of January, 2017 he will have surgery so needless to say, I am worried. 

In May of 2017, my granddaughter, Bianca will graduate from Fresno State University and then onto Graduate school.  I am very proud of her.  She was brought up in a single parent home and almost on the poverty level but I was always there helping out as much as I could.  She soared above all the classmates in grammar school and in high school.  She listened to my advice and is now about to reach her goals in life.  She holds down three jobs and teaches a Zumba class on weekends.  All this while going to school full time. 

As I reflect on 2016 I am grateful for all my blessings.  Yes, there were some tough times especially when my dad fell ill and was hospitalized and also when my washing machine broke and I had to buy a another one.  The good times out weigh the bad times.  Life goes on.  Another year gone without my beloved Jeannette.  I sure miss her phone calls and all the hugs and fun times we shared. 

Happy New Year to all my fans reading my posts.  God Bless.