Day 54, 2/23/2013 - Eat, today was a party day. Yvonne's official 50th party which started at Texas Land & Cattle.  Six of us from the Mothers of Twins group were there together to celebrate our friend, Yvonne. Great appetizers and drinks. And the birthday cake was awesome Chocolate Oreo. Definitely had my fill of cake in the last couple of days but it was all great. Pray, I prayed early in the day for organization.  That I be organized as I packed the last items for my carry on bags for the early flight tomorrow to Miami. Joy, my joy is the that I got everything done. Ready to fly at 5:45 a.m. tomorrow morning!

Day 53, 2/22/2013 - Eat, today I enjoyed Razzoo's Cajun Cafe with my traveling buddies for vacation, Marilyn, Linda and Lynn. We had awesome cupcakes for dessert. The choices were Red Velvet, Strawberry Shortcake, Chocolate Chip and Birthday Cake. OMG, there was as much frosting as cake. Pray, I prayed today that Linda would have safe travel from Oklahoma. Prayers answered. Joy, my joy today is that I got everything done at work.

The 

        vacation 

                starts now!

Day 52, 2/21/2013 - Eat, after a busy day at work and a night of packing ahead, I realized it was time for pizza delivery. So, I enjoyed my "go to" favorite, thin crust veggie lovers. Pray, today I prayed for peace as I get ready to travel and vacation. There is always a little anxiety that comes with flying, going through airport security, locating your flight and gate, etc. Joy, my joy is that I have planned, prepared, packed and I am ready for one more day of work before vacation starts.

Day 51, 2/20/2013 - Eat, today enjoyed a riblet basket at Applebee's. Finger licking good! Pray, I pray for continued productivity with regard to work and packing for vacation. Joy, my joy is in the countdown until vacation. Just a few more days...yay!

Day 50, 2/19/2013 - Eat, today was a Chili's day. Love their chips and salsa. Pray, interesting day with regard to prayer. Working for a church there are many people who may stop in on any given day. Today was no different. A representative from Gideons International stopped in the office today. You know, the people who put Bibles in hotel rooms. They always offer to pray with/for you when they visit. Well, I am crazy this week getting everything done before going on vacation. Not wanting to seem ungrateful when they asked, "How can we pray for you today?" I replied hastily,  "Pray that I can get everything done on my list. " Basically I was trying to get the message across, "I'm busy and you're an interruption. " He may have got the message, or not. I am the one who received the gift of someone praying for you in the moment, hestic or not. I learned a valuable lesson, "Never turn down prayers, no matter how busy your schedule is." Having someone lift my name up in prayer re-energized my day. Prayer answered, God is good! Joy, my joy today is in the fact that I was very productive before and after I received the gift of prayer.

Day 49, 2/18/2013 - Eat, enjoyed Main Street Bistro for a friend's 50th. We all sampled different selections for appetizers and meals, but all enjoyed their delicious chocolate mousse cake for dessert. 50 is just a number, right? I think 50 is when I realized that I could finally just be myself and developed the attitude, "What you see is what you get!" It was quite liberating. Pray, prayers of thanksgiving to my friends who pray with me for my sadness, no questions asked. I am abundantly blessed. Joy, my joy is my mothers of multiples group, Rosemary, Yvonne, Michelle, Fredda, Julie and Angie. These women strengthen me and lift me up whenever needed. Welcome to the over 50 club, Yvonne. May you feel the love of family and friends as you enter this new decade! Remember, 50 is just a number!

Day 48, 2/17/2013 - Eat, today I had lunch at one of my favorite fast taco places. Fast and cheap and not bad Tex-Mex either. Then it was home to finish weekend tasks before a busy week before vacation. Pray, I pray that I will be better able to deal with the feelings of sadness that I am currently experiencing. Perhaps I should just feel and not over analyze as is my nature. My praying continues. Joy, my joy is in the enjoyment of the tulips I received on Valentine's Day. Their changing beauty cheers me each day. I love having fresh flowers in the house. Such a treat!