Sunday Evening Babbling

So, it is Sunday evening...just after 11pm and I am up still. Not totally sure why but not really that tired so I thought I would post something. I am sure you are all tired of my last post with the "beautiful" pictures of my recovering eyes so....here is something else to look at.

I relearned something today....happiness is a choice. I had many opportunities to not be happy today, for whatever reason, but I decided to just let that go. I have discovered that I am a much more fun person to be around (of course me not having much of a choice in that) when I choose to be happy, regardless of a circumstance.

It was a BEAUTIFUL day here in PA. We had a church picnic after the service today at a local park. It is so much fun to be around people who are your friends outside of the "church" atmosphere...you know...in the "real world" outside. Our church is such a family and it is so awesome to just hang out with each other and encourage each other. Some time if you are in the Mt. Pocono, PA area you should come join us in our worship services. We really enjoy worshiping God together and I think you would find it refreshing.

Well, as my title says....I am just babbling tonight. Felt like getting some things out of my head and on "paper" or computer...whatever!

So, leave me a comment about your day...babble if you want...or don't. I just wanted to have something new on my blog page...and of course..."talking", whatever it's form, is something I love to do!! All the pictures I added are random and just for something cool to look at.

I just realized only 10 more days until the next monthly holiday post! I hope you are ready for more fun!! I know I am!

Until next time...I bid you farewell. Have a great week!

Tricia :)

Update

I just had my doctor's appointment today for the post-op and my doctor said all is well. She removed the stitches and said I don't need to see her for 3-4 months. YIPEEE!!!





I am feeling GREAT! I have all my energy back and am seeing quite well (see photos: first I am not trying at all, second I am trying to lift my eyes). Thank you to all who have been praying.










Tricia :)

Chatting time

Come join me here for some fun chatting. Just click on the "Download for free" button and follow the instructions. When you want to find me my nickname is "knappfam3." If you have a webcam and mic we can see each other too.

Tricia :)

Getting back to normal

I am posting to let all you want to know how I am doing. I had surgery on June 25 to lift my eyelids. I only wish this was for aesthetic reasons....quite the contrary. I know some of you know but for those who do not, I had surgery January 17, 2007 to remove a brain tumor. This led to issues with my eyes due to the fact that a nerve was damaged. So the next surgery was to fix double vision and other eye issues (that was November of 2007). That was a very successful surgery and now I where prism glasses to correct what could not be fixed.

So, if you look below you will see the results (and I am still healing) of June 25th. The surgery involved the doctor inserting material that made it so my eyebrows do the work of the eyelids...being that the eyelids no longer work on their own. When I try to lift (using my eyelids) I get one result...a more open eye. But even without trying I can see great and they are open most of the way. God is so good (He always has been) and I am so thankful to Him that I am doing well and healing so fast.

I know that I have gone through this time for a reason. I am not sure what yet but the day I know...I will definitely share with you. If I don't find out until heaven then I can rejoice with Jesus there.

Again, thanks for your prayers and don't stop. Every day is a new day to celebrate. Hopefully soon we will have some other good news....but that will wait until then! :)

Trying to lift my eyes

Not trying to lift my eyes

Tricia :)

Stop the "if only"

Go here and read something I think we all need to read. I think we need to be content where God has us and try to live a life that pleases Him...not "me." Hope it inspires you!

Tricia :)

Please read this!!

Here is one way you can make a difference in some children's (and young adults) lives. Read this and then commit to helping or praying. God is so wise and allows things into our lives that help us to grow stronger. I hope this inspires you today!

Tricia :)




Total side note....this is my 50th post! Yippee!!!!

National Make A Differece To Children Month-July

Yes, very long title. I decided to go with something serious this month. I think we can all do better by the kids in our lives...whether it means just saying I love you more or teaching them something to take them through life. Most importantly we can share Christ with them and draw them to Him through our example.

So, this month, tell your kids you love them more. Play with them more. If you kids are grown pray more. If you don't have kids...love and help the kids in your life or the ones you come in contact with this month....and beyond. They are the future (as they say) so let's help them make right choices to leave a legacy for Christ.

Ok, I am done on my soap box! See my favorite kid below!

Tricia :)