Can I Take A Breath Now......

Can you say wow ... what a week... and what a year ... ! I have been so busy putting together my wedding ... visiting down in Richmond for Christmas , Visiting David ... taking care of my sick Daughter .. I have so much to tell you all . Where to begin .. Well , let's start with the Good News ... I have bought my gown and it is here for me to pick up . I have to have it altered somewhat in the neck but that is minor . It is absolutley beautiful . My bridesmaids have begun ordering their gowns .. I have 6 .. 3 have them .. and stil waiting on the other 3 ... One of them is actually my junior bridesmaid .. my niece Lindsey ... We have the site picked out .. we are having a destination wedding of sorts in the mountains of Virginina at Wintergreen .. No date set yet .. still working on some particulars with the Resort .. but right now we are shooting on April .. This also has a lot to do with my biopsy and any surgery I may have to have ... but it is going to happen . We have picked out and waiting on the jeweler to complete my engagement ring . I am being told that this one of a kind will be ready possibly by the 15th of January . This ring is so beautiful .. and I am so lucky to have a man to offer me such treasure .. not only the ring but his love .. let me stop before I cry .. OK .. I have been shopping on Ebay like crazy , buying my flowers, veil, and other wedding accessories .. it has been much better using ebay.. now that I know how it works .. LOL Ok ...You all remember this past summer I announced that my daughter Amy was pregnant , well she lost the baby at 14 weeks .. this was tragic for her as it would be on any woman , but to watch your daughter go through this was very hard for me .. so they sent her to have a DNC and all was good .. we thought ... now just yesterday she was admitted back into the hospital with severe bleeding and clotting , and they think she has endometriosis and they spotted some tumors on her utererus .. and her ovaries . She had an appointment also yesterday for a mammogram for a lump she has in her breast but she had to cancel it due to her emergency stay at the hospital .. so she is home now and will be following up at her GYN Tuesday . Can you say WOW ... she is hanging in there .. in a lot of pain .. I felt really guilty when I came home but she told me to come back .. I will take the boys if she needs me too .. so I will no more next week . Well. Keep her in your prayers please .. She is going to need it . Here are some pics taken over the holidays... really cute boys I have ... http://new.photos.yahoo.com/tinkerbelle0108/album/576460762381700928 I am working towards my 3rd Year as a GBS-er ... and proud to say going into 07 I am maintaining my weight .. have been now for 20 months ... I did have that 15 pound water weight scare at NIH .. LOL .. but it was water and is all gone now .. THANK GOD AND FLUID PILLS !! New Year's Eve is going to be a quiet one . Alan has to work , so I will be cleaning up the Christmas mess we have .. and more wedding planning .. a small dinner for 2 .. some champagne .. and toast to all . I wish all of you a Happy New year . I can tell you that this has been the best year yet .. even with all that has gone on with my health ... things are looking good for me .. and I can only hope and pray that my OH family has the best year ever ... Love you all ... sorry so long .. Missed you all too ... Natalie

What a wonderful joy- and hope-filled update. Big hugs! and prayers for your daughter. Lois

Natalie, Best wishes on your wedding and have a great 2007. I am sorry to hear about your daughter. You and your family are n my prayers. Corinn

I'm very sorry for your daughter's loss. I hope that all her medical issues are identified and resolved very, very quickly and that she is on the road to healing soon. Best wishes for your upcoming biopsy. I hope they have nice B9 news for you. Congrats on the wedding plans. All sound like it is moving along nicely. Excellent! A very happy new year to both you and Alan. I have a feeling that 2007 will be the best yet for you both. Hugs, Kathy

Natalie, you never cease to amaze me with your great attitude in the face of adversity. I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers and am hoping that this next year is even better. I am so excited for you and Alan! How wonderful to find your true love. You deserve the best!! I will continue to pray for your daughter. Please keep us updated. Love and hugs Anna