Powerpuff Yourself!

The first one my daughter did for me...the other one (pink) I did.

If you want to Powepuff Yourself just go to www.powerpuffyourself.com.

 

 

eCard of the Week #133: A Strong Person

A strong person is not the one who doesn't cry.

A strong person is one who is quiet and sheds

tears for a moment, and then picks up her

sword and fights again.

Harold the Office Mascot

Meet Harold!

He is the new office mascot for my section at work! :)

 

Shelby the Beautiful

Have I ever mentioned how much I love this dog? :)

She has my heart and soul!

Sunday Stealing: Easter Meme

This weeks Sunday Stealing was stolen from the Sunday Stealing archives.

Five Things I have A Passion For: Dogs, Reading, Eating, Sleeping and Coloring

Five Things I'd like to Learn Before I Die: I would like to learn to speak Spanish, how to knit, how to sleep better at night, how to not worry so much and how to dance better.

Five Things I say A Lot: "For Shits Sake", "Indeed", "I don't know", "Okay" and "I Love You"

Five Books and/or magazines I have Read Lately: I have read the following magazines lately - Reader's Digest, Good Housekeeping, People, Family Circle and Time.

Five Favorite Movies: Gone With the Wind, Twister, The Lion King, The Wizard of Oz and The Shawshank Redemption.

Five Places I would like to Travel To: Ireland, Hawaii, Bahamas, Florida and Alaska.

 

Shelby's Ear Surgery

Yesterday, March 25, 2016, Shelby had to go to the vet to have the tumor on her ear removed.  Shelby was not happy about getting up super early in the morning.  She also she was even more unhappy that she could not have anything to eat....not even bacon treats!

This first photo I took of Shelby staring at her bacon treats....she was also whining.  But I did not give in and she did not get any treats.

Shelby before going to the Vet.

We picked up Shelby around 4:00PM the same day.  This next photo is one I took of her as we were leaving the vet.  Shelby's ear looks so much better!  The vet gave Shelby a new bandanna...tiger print!

Shelby after surgery.

Photos (c) 2016 Shannon G. Wamsley

This post is linked to Camera Critters.

Colt's Online Obituary

I posted the following on this blog for my son, Richard Colt Hazlett. You are more than welcome to go to the link and post a comment or to post a comment here...please be kind.

www.momentsofintrospection.com/p/in-memory-of-colt-hazlett.html

Richard Colt Hazlett was born on November 8, 1992 in Farmington, Missouri, to Richard Patrick Hazlett and Shannon Pinkley-Hazlett. Colt passed away after a very short, intense battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia on March 10, 2016 in Dallas Texas.

In February 2011, Colt graduated from Bangor High School in Bangor, Wisconsin. He joined the United States Army and took Basic/AIT in Fort Benning, Georgia. After training, Colt was stationed for a year in the State of Washington. After the Army, Colt worked various jobs but mostly in the oil field and construction.

Colt was preceded in death by his grandparents, William "Bill" Pinkley and Vickie Sue Henson-Pinkley, both of Annapolis, Missouri.

Colt is survived by his parents, Shannon & Steve Wamsley of Bangor, WI; father, Richard P. Hazlett of Desloge, MO; son, Colton Hazlett of Arkansas; sister, Vickie Reece of Dixon, MO; grandparents, Charles & Judith Wamsley of La Crosse, WI; grandmother Betty Hazlett of Missouri and grandfather, Patrick Hazlett of Missouri.

Colt is also survived by his uncle/aunt Brian & Christina Pinkley of Annapolis, MO; Michael and Tami Wamsley of La Crosse, WI; and Brian & Sarah Hazlett of Farmington, MO. Colt is survived by many loving cousins (Amy Neel of Missouri, Brandon Hazlett of Missouri, Joseph Hazlett of Missouri; their spouses...and so many more), additional family and a host of wonderful friends.

Thank you to Gemini Alexander Brooks for being with Colt. Words will never be able to express the gratitude I feel. You have a beautiful soul and I feel truly blessed to call you my friend.

Yesterday Was National Puppy Day So...

Since yesterday (March 23rd), was National Puppy Day, here are a few 

photos of my dog Shelby enjoying the month of March 2016.

Colt's Ashes

My son's ashes arrived today (March 23, 2016).  Colt is now home safe with his Mama.

I miss him so much. I know he is no longer suffering.

eCard of the Week #132: Loving Memories

Loving memories of a Special Son.

To lose someone so special is really hard to bear

it hardly seems believable that you're no longer there.

You left us far too early before your time, it seems

and now you'll never have the chance to fulfill all those dreams.

However hard it is though, we'll take comfort in the thought

of all the memories we have and the happiness you brought.

You always lived life to the full but ours won't be the same

until the day we see you smiling face again.

Sunday Stealing: Currently

This weeks Sunday Stealing was stolen from the Sunday Stealing archives.

Currently, I am...

Reading: The latest Reader's Digest.

Writing: In my blogs

Playing: Games on Pogo

Watching: The snow fall outside

Trying: To get through the day, one minute at a time.

Cooking: Nothing at the moment.

Drinking: Water

Calling: Family members

Pinning: Nothing

Tweeting: Nothing

Crafting: Nothing

Doing: Typing

Going: To town soon for groceries

Loving: My family, dog and friends

Hating: Death

Re-Discovering: Pain and heartache of losing a loved one.

Enjoying: Being home

Thinking: About my son

Feeling: Sad

Missing: My son

Hoping: For a cure for cancer

Listening: To the TV

Celebrating: Nothing

Smelling: The fresh, clean air outside

Thanking: My family and friends

Considering: When to have my son's memorial service

Starting: To live life without my son.

eCard of the Week #131: Happy St. Patrick's Day

I'm starting a drunken brawl with the first person

today who stereotypes the Irish.

Sunday Stealing: Healthy

This weeks Sunday Stealing was stolen from Love Me Some Surveys.

When was the last time you got a nose bleed? A few days ago.

Do you keep magazines by your toilet? Yes.

If you were a waiter/waitress, would you make good tips? No

Have you ever stolen a road sign or traffic barrier? Yes.

What are the best kind of Girl Scout cookies? The Thanks-A-Lot ones.

When was the last time you purchased alcohol? A few years ago.

Do you find it attractive when a guy actually shows his feelings? Yes.

Are you a fussy eater? No

List everything you ate and drank today: Toast and water.

How are you sitting? On my ass

Waiting for something? Yes.

Do you like pretzels? Yes.

Do you wait until you’ve completely finished a certain makeup product before you buy a new one? Yes.

Did you wake up before 8:00 a.m. this morning? Yes.

Have you ever told anyone you were okay when you really weren’t? Yes.

Do you have reason to cry right now? Yes...my son passed away on March 10th

How many sodas a week do you have? Two or three

Do you shop at Victoria’s Secret? No

Are you into sports? Yes.

Can you easily touch your toes? Yes.

What did the last shoes you wore look like? Slippers that look like doggies.

What do you currently hear? The TV is on.

Have you ever done yoga? Yes.

Do you text a lot? Yes.

Do you have a fax machine at home? No

Do you know anyone who has diabetes? Yes.

Have you ever had to block anyone online? Yes.

Are you afraid of thunder and lightning? Yes, but I still enjoy a good storm.

Are you a shop-a-holic? No

Are you healthy? Not really.

Rest in Peace My Son

Today (March 10, 2016) at 2:40AM, my handsome son, Colt lost his battle with leukemia. 

Thank you to everyone for the kind words and prayers.
Our family is grieving and cannot imagine life without Colt.  

eCard of the Week #130: F You Cancer

Can you hear me now?

Good!

FUCK YOU CANCER.

Cancer Update - March 7, 2016

Update from Colt: "I'm moving kind of slow today. My body is fighting off some kind illness, not sure what yet, but they switched all my medicine to IV medicin instead of pills. I'm sorry for the slow responses to anyone messaging me, my fever keeps spiking around like 4-6 hours. Bad storms coming in tomorrow lol good Lord willin the creek don't rise lol I welcome the positive messages from everyone on my team. Talking to people helps me distract and pass time in here."

Sunday Stealing: Garage Sale

This weeks Sunday Stealing was stolen from Love Me Some Surveys.

Is your phone right next to you, or at least close by? My phone is always near me.

What windows or tabs are open on your computer right now? I have Facebook, Sunday Stealing, an my blog open in tabs.

Is your phone a touch screen? Yes.

Who is the last person to call you? My son.

What was the last movie you watched? The Good Dinosaur

What are you doing tomorrow? I am going to work all day then hopefully get my Jeep back out of the shop.

Are you in a good mood? For the most part.

Do you think exes can remain friends? I am not friends with my exes...too many bad memories.  

Are you starting to realize anything? No.

Do you follow rules or break them? I follow the rules now that I am older.

Are you currently looking forward to anything? Yes!  I am headed back down to Texas next week to see my son.  He is in the hospital battling Acute Myleoid Leukemia.

Could you go a day without eating? No.

How many bracelets do you have on your wrists right now? Two

Do you scream stuff out the car window? No recently.

Do you have reason to smile right now? Yes.

What do you do when you need to relax? Play video games, read, watch movies, or sleep.

What are you listening to right now? MythBusters on my tv.

What’s your greatest fear? Death

Do you have a best friend? Yes

Are you afraid of death? Very much so.

Do you open up to people easily? No

Has anyone upset you in the last week? Yes

What’s your favorite drink?  Water

What are you craving? Fish and Chips from Long John Silvers

How did you sleep last night? I tossed and turned most of the night.

Would you ever consider turning your house into a B&B? No

What was the first thing you ate today? I have not had anything yet.  I will have toast in a little while.

Do you have anything more important you should be doing right now? Cleaning the house.

Have you ever eaten tofu, and if so, did you enjoy it? I have tried tofu before...it was ok.

What was the last type of meat you ate? Turkey

What color is your toothpaste? I don't use toothpaste, I have dentures.

Have you taken any medication today? No

Have you ever inhaled helium? Yes

Have you set an alarm today? No

Do you keep up-to-date with current news and events? I watch the news on tv and read it online.

Have you asked someone for advice today? No

What color is your shampoo? White

Have you watched more than an hour of TV today? Yes

Ever wake up early on Saturdays to go Garage Sale shopping?  Yes, but not for many years.

Camera Critters: TV Time and Begging Time

Shelby is in my bed, watching TV.

Shelby is begging for a Girl Scout Cookie (peanut butter sandwich cookie)

Photos (c) 2016 Shannon G. Wamsley

This post is linked to Camera Critters.

Orange Ribbons for Team Colt

My awesome niece made these ribbons for my son, Colt.

As you know, Colt has Acute Myeloid Leukemia.  He is fighting hard 

to get through this and we stand united and fight hard with him!

 

 

Peek-A-Boo! I See You!

Shelby peeking over the bed to see what I am doing.

Getting a little closer.

Close and in my face :)

eCard of the Week #129: "Round Thing In Your Face"

Whoa, whoa...let's try again.  Take it from

"round thing in your face, you get sprung".

Cancer Update for March 1, 2016

Colt has two more days of chemotherapy then recovery time before the next bone marrow biopsy.  Colt looks and feel very exhausted but is eating ok.  Last night he had diarrhea and was sick a bit but otherwise doing ok.