Hello out there in computer land. It's been a busy several days for sure. The funeral went as well as a funeral could go. Carlos and Deborah got here safely yesterday. We've been busy already. We went to supper last night to celebrate Carlos' birthday and we had a fun time. He looked cute on the saddle singing his napkin over his head! Took the kids to see Santa today. Zachary was so excited to see him and Sadie could care less. They took a great picture though. Caleb and Caitlyn will be here in a little bit and we'll go back to see Santa after all 4 kids are together. Not much else is going on so I'll go for now.

Dear Friends and Family, I just got back from Phoenix visiting my aunt and cousins. I had so much fun!! When I get time to put the pictures on the computer, I will so you can see the beautiful mountains. I helped my cousin put up her Christmas lights. They turned out beautiful. I'm sorry to say that I lost my friend that I've known since about 5th grade. She had cancer. I hate this disease!! Her funeral is tomorrow. I was with her mom this evening for the viewing. I'm speaking tomorrow during the funeral for several that can't be there. They wrote out what they wanted to say about Patti. It's rainy and cold and poor Carlos and Deborah may freeze!! Well, I'm going to go to bed as I'm exhausted!!! My love to you all.

Gee, I can't believe how long since I've written here!!!! Time has flown for me for sure. The month of October went by so fast, I didn't have time to blink. I was with Larry for a few weeks while he had his open heart surgery and then Kimberly and the kids and I took a few days and went, where did we go? San Antonio, that's right. forgot for a minute. I've done a lot of traveling in the last couple of months. I'm excited though because on Wed., I'm going to Phoenix to be with my cousins and my last remaining aunt for a few days. They lost a member of their family-my cousin David and I couldn't be there for his memorial service so I'm going to spend time with them. I know they hurt and maybe God will allow me to ease their burden a little for a few short days. I'm praying that way anyway. One year ago this time, I had been in the hospital and had no hair! Praise Jesus and what a difference a year makes. I have a scan within the next 3 weeks and we'll see if we stop Herceptin and "declare victory" as my Dr. says. Be glad when it's done. I'm battling another sinus infection right now. I hate these things. Cough cough. We're excited because the kids will be down here for all of Christmas/New Year's break!!! Christopher's kids!! Zachary and Sadie are growing so much. Sadie has 6 teeth and is beginning to crawl on hands and knees. She's been 'army crawling' for about a month now. She's such a sweet baby. I'll have to include a picture of her and I and she's wearing one of my baby dresses. It's such a sweet picture. I really love it. Beginning to get Christmas shopping done. Not doing much this year because of economy but will do some anyway. The true meaning of Christmas is Chris so will concentrate on Him. Well, I'm going to try and go back to sleep for the rest of the night. God Bless and have a great week.

Good morning to all!!! I am doing just awesome this morning!! I slept well last night as I didn't sleep well for several nights with being gone. Home now for awhile but back to Houston I go in October to be with my brother. We so miss the kids. They haven't been allowed to talk to their daddy in a week. What's wrong with THAT picture?? Can you say "go back to court"? Anyway, I won't let anything stand in my way of happiness with my Lord and Savior. satan can try to do all he wants but, he's NOT defeating me or any of my family. Chrissy got engaged last week and we're so thrilled. The kids really like Staci and in fact, they were talking to Poppy while Christopher was out on the field proposing. It was a neat proposal. I know it's on you tube and I'll try to find it for you all. I can maybe send the link anyway. Today is Sadie's 6 month check-up!!! I can't believe it. She's trying her best to sit up and she does but will topple over. She can gum some table food and loves it. She's still nursing so yesterday, we kept her for a little bit while her mommy did some errands. It was fun. http://youtu.be/A8UZdZUm5-A I hope is the right way to do it. Try it out anyway. Have to run so you all have a great day!!!!

Happy Birthday to me!!!!! I can't believe I'm 60 years old today!! Doesn't seem possible. What a way to celebrate though today. I have my grandchildren-all of them with me, my family, friends. What an awesome day. I'm doing well, hair is growing so much. It's greyish or silver color is beautiful!!!! I feel great. Next week, we're taking another vacation. We're going back to the Hill Country with Christopher, Caleb, Caitlyn, me, Staci and her daughter Vicktoria. Caitlyn has already asked to sleep in the same room with Vicktoria so poor Staci get's me!!!! We both snore so we'll see who wins out. Ha ha. We're going to go toobing in the San Marcus River, see the bats flying, see the capitol, and a bunch of other stuff. There is so much to see and do and learn about Texas!! Do you know, those of you not from Texas, that we have dessert, mountains, tree's, all kinds of terrain here in our great state!! Well, thank you Jesus for allowing me to have such an awesome life. I give You praise and Glory because You alone are my creator and my God. Have a great week.

Caitlyn, writing my name on a balloon at the Cancer program with her daddy.

The official "invitation" to the game!!
Hi everyone. I hope this finds you all doing well. I'm doing great!!! I had my visit with oncologist today and the Herceptin and then also to the gynecologist oncology Dr. So much fun!!! Everyone says I'm doing well. I believe them. I wanted you all to see some additional pictures that have been made recently at the Allen Wrangler football game. It was so neat and all the staff are such nice people. It's cold and rainy here and this will probably be our last cool weather until this fall!! It's May and should begin to warm up!! Oh me. Anyway, I also want to invite you all to the Allen Wrangler game on May 21st at 7pm. If you will buy $15.00 tickets, then they will donate $5.00 to our Relay for Life team. That is so cool. I hope you can come. Indoor arena football was very exciting to me. You have to say my name though-Marsha Johnson, if you can't remember! hahaha. Hope you all have an awesome day.

Hey everyone. I hope this finds you all doing well. I know I am!!! I'm so blessed!!! Sadie did well on her check up today. She weighed in at 7-13 1/2 so we're excited for that. She didn't need blood this week but will next week. That will be another long day for sure. We are also excited because Caleb and Caitlyn are coming soon-like next Monday. Praise His Holy Name. Zachary can't wait to see them. I tell him everyday that they are coming. Needless to say, we're all excited about it. I've been asked to take part in a cancer survivor program next week being done by the new Allen Wrangler indoor football team!!! I'm speaking so that's scary but I'm asking God to put the words into my mouth that He wants me to share with others. It should be a neat evening!!!. We're also getting ready for Relay for Life in Allen. We have a big team from church and have raised a lot of money so far. It's exciting. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and get out and enjoy the spring weather. Love ya.!!!! Marsha

This is our summer family picture for 2010. We have had so much fun with the kids this summer! They have been wonderful. We have done so much with them this year. Thank you Lord Jesus for allowing us to enjoy them so much. We have so many pictures it will take me some time to get them all together. They are all so supportive of me and this current trial. With them and Jesus by my side, I will overcome!!! Thanks to you all. I love you more than you'll ever know.

This is my newest creation in hats. A sweet woman that I don't know by the name of Kim sent me another cancer hat representing uterine cancer. It's in the middle as it's the first cancer that I had. I hope you all like it. I'm trying to be upbeat about all of this. Everyone says that it my personality that will get me through this latest cancer. No, it's GOD that is going to get me through this!!! My family and friends will play a VERY BIG part in my recovery!! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

We are having such a wonderful time with the kids so far!!! Christopher and I took them to Arbuckle Wilderness on Monday and we were mauled by all the llamas, camels, donkeys, etc. I'll have to post the movie later if possible. Tonight we're going to try and go to the Blue Ridge Rodeo. It is looking a little rainy but the weather is supposed to move on. Mutton Busting is full so Caitlyn can't participate tonight. We'll have to get to another rodeo for that. Right now, they are swimming with Poppy at the natatorium. They've been there 3 1/2 hours so far!! Poppy will be pooped!! They won't though. Well, have a wonderful evening.

I have a couple of cute pictures of Zachary I'm going to include. After Sunday, I'll have more pictures with Caleb and Caitlyn in them!!!! Christopher leaves on Saturday to go and get them. We have several things planned so far for them. Birthdays, swimming parties, you name it and we'll do it. We're going on vacation also. One place is to the timeshares in E. Texas. Anyway, I wanted to put these pictures on. The first one is Zachary touching and feeding the dolphin at Sea World in San Antonio. The other cute one is of him after he put sand in his mouth. Anyway, it's really cute. More later.

You all aren't going to believe this!!! Well, our trip to Key West with Larry was so much fun and I'd go again in a minute. I don't remember if I blogged about slipping down an embankment and hurting my left leg and my right hand. Well, it's continued to bother me-the hand that is ever since we got home so I went to see the greatest nurse practioner- Ms. Stephanie and she ordered x-rays. The report came back that "there is suspicion that there is a fracture in one of the bones in my hand just above my wrist!!!" I've NEVER had a broken bone so now on Monday, the day after the kids get here, I have to go to the orthopaedic Dr. to see if it's broken. Ohhhh man!!! I can't believe this. Oh well, like Kimberly says, God is in control and He knows what He's doing!!! Praise Your Holy Name, Jesus. Anyway, I'll keep you posted. We had a great vacation in the Hill Country and even went to Sea World in San Antonio. Bryan had never been there and we had a great time. Well, gonna go for now cause the wrist is beginning to ache since I have the brace off. I can't type with the brace on and besides, it needs a break-a little play on words there!!!

Well, Kimberly and I made our first candles today. They are little ones to be used as a little gift after our Pampered Chef party on Monday evening. Man, do they smell good!!!! It was fun, east, quick. I think we'll enjoy making things like this. We are both "crafty" in a good way. Well, we are probably a little "crafty" in a different way too. ha ha Well, gotta go for now so take care.

After playing in the snow, he went to sleep sitting up with his head down on his favorite burp rag. So funny!!!
He didn't really know what to think of the snow and wasn't real fond of sitting outside on a plastic bag to "enjoy?" it!!!
Here is a picture of Bryan and I with our rather medium size snow polar bear with acorn eyes and nose.


Good morning world!!!! Man, it's certainly beautiful out there!!! Just love it, the snow was so pretty last night, you didn't need any lights to see outside-it just glistened! I wonder if we'll enjoy snow in Heaven???? Who knows!! We've had between 9-11 inches!!! Most snow we've had since the 70's the weather station says. We lost power last night during the night and our coffee was "stovetop coffee" this morning but with a gas stove, we had pancakes and eggs for breakfast. We've been in our jammies all morning with housecoats and the power finally came back on a little while ago. Thank You Jesus for electricity!!! It's just a beautiful day out there. Well, I'll close for now so I hope you all have a good day too!!! We took Zachary out also while he was still here while his mommy and daddy were out camping!!! BURRRRRR we had more fun. Zachary is fascinated with the snow. They are at home now building their own snowman. I'm sure I'll have more pictures to share later.

Cheryl and I are riding Expedition Everest where you are looking for a Yetti -a snow bigfoot! Wasn't Cheryl having fun?? She was ready to get off before it really got started! I LOVED it!!
One of the kids' Christmas pictures.
Me and Ariel-my granddaughter's favorite princess
Me and Mickey at dinner!!
Well, here we are after Thanksgiving!! I can't believe it's Dec. tomorrow!!! Time flies whether or not you are having fun. Cheryl and I had a BALL at "The House of Mouse!!!" It was so much fun. I can't thank Cheryl and Amanda enough for letting me go. I'm going to include some pictures of the trip and some ride pictures. It was a great vacation and we really had a good time. Thanksgiving went well-different of course without Bryan's parents but we had a good time. Would you believe that I'm ALL FINISHED with my Christmas shopping? Everything is almost all wrapped also!!! I did it all in Florida. Of course I had to buy some extra bags to get everything home but that's okay too. At least it's all done. Bryan, David, Linda, and I are planning a trip to Hawaii in January. David is Bryan's brother. We are flying to Honolulu and then taking a cruise around the islands. It's going to be so much fun. Many more pictures to come. Guess what? Zachary is cutting 4 TEETH!!! Poor little guy-he's been fussy, feverish, and not a happy camper. He's always so happy and for him to be grumpy is a rarity. We went to Children's ER the other night and then he went back to Dr. Eastman's office this morning. He's also got a virus mixed in with everything else. They took him to see Santa Claus this evening because he is feeling a lot better and the fever is gone and he's better. I took some pictures of them tonight for their Christmas pictures. I'll include them also. Zachary enjoyed turkey, dressing, potatoes, etc. He wasn't real fond of the cranberries though. He loved pumpkin pie too He won't eat baby food anymore. He's sitting up good and wants to pull up which he's beginning to do just a little. He'll be 9 months old in 11 days. Like I said earlier-how time flies!! The kids are looking forward to Christmas-we can't wait to see them. We really do miss them so much. Well, gonna go for now so you all have a great day and God Bless You One and All.