wedding bands

Well last weekend Dale was working in the shop and dropped the mower deck on his finger and totally recked his wedding band. When I walked out to the shop he had his finger in the vice trying to get the ring off his finger. Needless to say he still has all his digits (fingers) and I am glad because a ring means a lot, but not if you don't have the finger to wear it on. No broken bones just one little bruised Dale finger..




But he will be getting a new ring for Christmas, what do you think of the ring?? Now I want one to match his!!

Thankful Thursday!!

I am thankful for all the little things in my life, water, hairbrush, unconditional love from Dale and just every thing life brings my way..

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE

Amazing Cinnemon Apple PIE!!

So tomorrow is Thanksgiving and I decided to do Dale and my thanksgiving today Wednesday due to me having to work on thanksgiving.. So last night I decided to make an apple pie from scratch!! Brittany asked me if it was store bought while I was baking it, so it totally amazed me to know how PERFECT it turned out. Just look how beautiful it is, I almost don't want to eat it because I am so amazed at the look of this pie, it almost looks store bought!! Tell me what you think!!

Bandit the sleepy cat!!

HE'S SO PRECIOUS WHEN HE SLEEPS!!

Christmas in the Aire!!

this is the christmas tree in the dark with the lights on and look under the tree what do you see??

BANDIT
THE
FATSO
CATSO!

November 22............

You are probably wondering, what is so important about this date..
This year is the 9Th anniversary of my fathers death. I can't believe he's been gone that long. You never know how much you miss someone until they are gone. There are many times I think about the date November 22 and the days following and the days before this date.
The story goes like this: On November 8Th 1999 my father was scheduled for surgery heart surgery four bypass and a valve, he was so sick and weak before he went to the hospital. Some times I wonder why he went through with the procedure. The Sunday before the surgery we all got together, and my mother told me to come to the party because it would be the last time I would ever see my father, and at that time that statement was so wrong and so mean but now thinking about it, it was so amazingly true. So I went to the party and wished him luck for his surgery, and he was so thankful but at the same time so scared of the consequences of his choice for this surgery.
So now it is Monday morning, and he is on his way to the hospital, and the rest of the family went to the hospital except for me because I couldn't get off work because I was afraid to affect my perfect attendance, because I had to have perfect attendance because I was so self centered and he told me to not come to the hospital for he would be fine the night before the surgery. So after work I went to the hospital in Appleton, Wisconsin; for this is the last day my dad ate a regular meal. When I went in he was eating his meal and was trying to give everyone his food off his plate for he always worried if we ate before he did. For I did not take anything off his tray everyone else in the family did. About 0800 pm that night they pumped his stomach to get the food that he just ate out of his stomach out before the procedure. Now days he would have been on a clear liquid instead of a normal diet it would not have been so hard on him. I remember hearing my dad scream and yell in pain as they proceeded with this procedure to prep him for surgery. It broke my heart. We all spent the night at the hospital the first night, for tomorrow was his big day for his surgery.
Now it was Tuesday and it was the eighth of November, this is surgery day as we all didn't want it to come. The expectation for him to make it out of the surgery was 50% chance and could go either way for the good or the bad. We all went in his room the morning of the surgery and that was the last day I ever heard him speak. He apologized to all of us for the things he did to us as a child and told us all that we were all Great kids. Then the surgeon came in and said "lets get this program on the road" and 10 minutes later they took him to surgery. After 5 hours of not hearing anything about my dad's condition we started asking questions, and the sad thing was no one in the department heard anything of my fathers condition. After 11 hours in surgery the surgeon came out and explained that they almost lost my dad on the operating table, and that his blood pressures were dropping and his heart rate was increasing (technical terms meaning shock). About another hour after figuring out his condition and getting him stable he finally went back to his ICU room 6. Because he was under so much stress, they would only let one person back at a time. for I am the last one in the family of 6 kids, you guessed it I had to go last. The first night he made it through the hospital very good. He made it ten day getting out of bed and holding my hand and pushing me away, and that was the hardest thing I had to go through. And then one day the balloon for his heart was going to come out and the surgeon pulled it out to early and pushed it back in and hit the aortic artery, and mentioned to the nurse not to move my father for the balloon was to close the the aortic valve that was just replaced. So needless to say the next four days were hell for the whole family. The next day he could not breathe with out a ventilator and then the throat closed up and a tracheotomy was started (hole in the neck and ventilator breathing for my father), and the next day he was put on dialysis because his kidneys were failing and he went through complete kidney failure. After finding out that my father was in kidney failure I offered one of my kidneys to be donated to my father, to help him make it through this awful time in his life. But because he was not a candidate for a transplant, they refused my offer.
After about six code blues (cardiac arrest) my mother made the decision to let my father go to the after life. I remember the day my father passed away for the night before I had a dream at 0245 am in the morning on every event that happened when my father died, for that was scary for me, I told no one and I just went to work the next day. I never told my mother that I had this dream for she would only think I was crazier than she thought I was.
I remember he died that day at 0245 pm (Weird huh), and the whole family was there and everyone comforted each other except for me, I had no one for I am the always the odd one out, like always I sat in the corner all by myself and no one said anything to me. But by now I am used to it. Everything happened so fast the death, the showing, the funeral, the cremation, and the burial- and sometimes I wonder how I made it through this point in my life for I was 21 years old when my father passed away and I miss him extremely bad.
I will never forget my father for he was my rock and my inspiration and my role model. I wished I had a little more of him in me. I could only wish for one more day with him. But life leads you in awkward directions. We just have to take the pathway that was meant for us.

If tears could build a staircase and
heartaches make a lane,
We'd walk the path to Heaven and bring
you home again.
We hold you close within our hearts and
there you will remain.
To talk with us throughout our lives until,
we meet again
Our family chain is broken now and
nothing seems the same,
But, as god call us, one by one, chain will link again.

All this talk about ChRiStMaS!!

I figured everyone was getting out there Christmas tree and decorating them I figured I would let VIOLA borrow my last years Christmas tree. I figured it would either be put on EBAY or she could borrow it, out of the kindness of my heart I decided to let her borrow the old Christmas tree, I decorated it and took it to the farm for her to enjoy!! I am just glad that I made her day a little brighter!

CHRISTMAS TREE!!

(Dale struggling with the tree)

With all this talk of a CHRISTMAS TREE (Evonne) I decided to ours up yesterday night. I still need to put a tree topper on it but I personally do not want to use my angel again this year so I am looking for a new tree topper for this year. I have decided to go with blues and whites and silver (INTERESTING). We went out yesterday and purchased this nice ARTIFICAL TREE (looks like a real one). Dale and I are both happy with the results...

Quotes of life!!

"Don't go through life, GROW through life."

"In life, as in chess, forethought wins."

"Success is following the pattern of life one enjoys most."

"Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood."

"We are the living links in a life force that moves and plays around and through us, binding the deepest soils with the farthest stars."

A GOOD DEED!!

Yesterday was my dad's birthday and I was feeling a little bit down, so I decided to call his TWIN brother and wish him a happy birthday. I have not seen or talked to his TWIN brother for like 4-5 years so I was very nervous before speaking to him. I got enough nerve to call him, so I did, and I feel it was an absolute pleasure. I feel it made both of our days a little brighter. For he was completely amazed that I took the time to call him. I am glad that I decided to call him, for it was a great conversation and I believe it made both of us feel brighter and better!

A birthday day to remember....

Today, would be my dad's birthday. He would have been 74 years old. I sometimes questions why the events of that day went the way they did. I dont even know if I remember what his voice sounded like, what his hands looked like, what his facial features looked like, or anything else for that matter. I guess I just can't believe it has been 9 years, 9 years, it sometimes feels like yesterday. I keep thinking what if i forget everything about him, would he hate me and never forgive me? I guess I just wont know until the time comes. But, at least I will always remember his birthday!!

MY HUSBAND!!

Today I am sitting here thinking what is the most important thing in my LIFE. I would definitely say it is my husband who loves me so dearly. Without him I would be completely lost. He tends to most every one of my needs, he is the greatest guy any gal could ask for. He is sensitive at times, out going at times, and just a down right an awesome guy. He is what makes my life complete, without him I would not want to live. He believes in me, he is honest, compassionate, and caring. He makes me want to be a better person everyday. He is also a good role model for my niece, for he is so calm and controlled when things get out of control. He is hardworking and always wants to be busy. I guess that's all I can say is that "I pick a good one and proud to be his wife!!"

T-H-A-N-K-F-U-L THURSDAY

This Thursday I am THANKFUL
for having a PEANUT M&M,
because they are a NUTRITIOUS
and DELICIOUS snack!

5 THINGS TO BE HAPPY ABOUT RIGHT NOW

Not being at work!

Postholiday sales equal guilt-free shopping!

Four-wheel drive.

The restorative power of a cup of hot cocoa with marshmellows.

Having a warm home!

BE SLOW TO ANGER,
SLOW TO BLAME,
AND BE SLOW TO PLEAD THY CAUSE.
BUT SWIFT TO SPEAK OF ANY GAIN
THAT GIVES THY FRIEND APPLAUSE.
-MARY WHITCHER

Questions and Answers about ME!!

1.What time did you get up this morning? 1:ooish am I had to work
2. Diamonds or pearls? Diamonds
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? GOLD RUSH
4. What is your favorite TV show? Grays Anatomy, Ghost Whisperer
5. What do you usually have for breakfast? Never eat breakfast
6. What is your middle name? SUE
7. What food do you dislike? Broccoli
8. What is your favorite CD at the moment? Taylor Swift
9. What kind of car do you drive? 2003 Chrysler 300 M
10. Favorite sandwich? Turkey, lettuce, mayo, and potatoe chip sandwich
11. What characteristics do you despise? Sloppiness, laziness, and rudness.
12. Favorite item of clothing? ADIDAS lounge pants, and sweat shirt
13. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go? Tahiti or to any all inclusive sunny beach
14. Favorite brand of clothing? Mmmm, how about favorite clothing store. . .Maurices or Old Navy
15. Where would you retire to? Florida, Colorado, Montana, Utah, Arizona, Texas, I will never stay in one place!!
16. What was your most recent memorable birthday? I don’t remember one!!
17. Favorite sport to watch? Racing
18. What is your favorite Meal? Steak and baked potatoe with garlic bread
19. What time do you go to bed? Depends on my schedule!!
20. When is your birthday? March 30
21. Are you a morning person or a night person? Morning is my favorite time of the day but with this job I am turning into a night person
22. What is your shoe size? 7.5
23. Pets? Shana, Sammy, Tucker, Peanut, Gizmo, and BANDIT THE FATSO CATSO..
24. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share with us? Brittany the niece is doing well with her living arrangements 
25.What did you want to be when you were little? School bus driver and nurse (weird HUH)
26. How are you today? Great! .
27. What is your favorite candy? I love Candy.....Runt's, cotton candy, laffy taffy, sugar! MMMM
28. What is your favorite flower? lilies,
29. What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to? Look forward to every day
30. What is your full name? Jennifer Sue Richter
31. What are you listening to right now? My blog music
32. What was the last thing you ate? SOUR GUMMI CANDIES: LIFESAVERS BRAND
34.If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Purple
35. How is the weather right now? Very fall like....COLD! A LOTTA clouds.
36. Last person you spoke to on the phone today? Brittany
37. Favorite soft drink? Diet pepsi cherry
38. Favorite restaurant? CHILLIS STEAKS!!
39. Real hair color? Blah brown
40. What was your favorite toy as a child? HOT WHEELS OR BIG TRUCKS, girly stuff would be my POMPOL
41. Summer or winter? Summer....Dah!
42. Hugs or kisses? Kisses
43. Chocolate or Vanilla? Twist so both
44. Coffee or tea? Flavored coffee only please
45. Do you want your friends to BLOG you back? yes please
46. When was the last time you cried? Not sure
47. What is under your bed? Boxes and Cats
48. What did you do last night? Relaxed watching a movie: Saving Sarah Cain
49. What are you afraid of? BATS
50. Salty or sweet? Depends on my mood
51. How many keys on your key ring? ONE
52. How many years at your current job? 3 years with Ministry Health Care
53. Favorite day of the week? Whatever day it is that I don't work.
54. How many towns have you lived in? Amherst, Waupaca, Amherst Junction, and Custer = 4
55. Do you make friends easily? Yes, I think so

LOVE

Another kind of love and compassion is not based on something appearing beautiful or nice, but based on the fact that the other person, just like oneself, wants happiness and does not want suffering and indeed has every right to be happy and to overcome suffering. On such a basis, we feel a sense of responsibility, a sense of closeness toward that being. That is true compassion. This is because the compassion is based on reason, notjust on emotional feeling. As a consequence, it does not matter what the other's attitude is, whether negative, or positive. What matters is that it is a human being, a sentient being that has the experience of pain and pleasure. There is no reason not to feel compassion so long as it is a sentient being.

A relationship is like a rose,
How long it lasts, no one knows;
Love can erase an awful past,
Love can be yours, you'll see at last;
To feel that love, it makes you sigh,
To have it leave, you'd rather die;
You hope you've found that special rose,
'Cause you love and care for the one you chose."
ROB CELLA

Hard to deal!

November has always been a hard month for me to deal with since my father past away. It seems like every time november comes I get very tearful when someone talks about my dad or if they ask at the hospital what my parents do. For one, i simply say "my mother is retired" and "my father past away 9 years ago" it has always been hard for me to answer questions about my father. I do realize that even though he never told me he loved me, he really did. Never go one day in your life without telling the ones you love them because you wonder when they are gone if they ever really knew. When Dale and I met telling him I loved him was SOOO hard for me, it just doesn't come easy for me. But, I am working on it!!
I miss my dad so much and every november gets harder and harder. I just feel like out of my whole family he is the only one that actually cared and supported me in everything that I did in my life. I am not asking any one to support me because really I dont need support from anyone, I am very confident in everything that I do. I am a very educated woman and have a great career, I am very happy with the career path that I choose but I just wished that my father was here to share the glory with me. I realize my mother is still with me but she doesn't really so support like my father did. Even after being young and all what I went through who knew it would turn out like this.
DO you ever wonder why you are here? I wonder sometimes in my close call how I made it through them and why am I still here? I never question god but sometimes when things get bad and outta control I wonder? As a child I never went to chruch, for my family was methadist we never attended chruch. when I met dale it was so hard to translate to his vision of god to what I thought god was. He has such a strong belief in god and i have to work on it every day. I questioned gods judgement on my fathers death day. why do you suppose he choose him, why not the guy down the street, did he put everyones number in a hat and pulled out his number? After he past I had a hard time dealing with it and how to not blame, but after a while you just have to for give. Think about it we are all here to live and then we are here to die and go to heaven. What happens when the belief isn't strong enough? I guess you just won't know until the time comes!!

New Presidents!!

So yesterday was the election and I hope everyone went out and voted for the next president. So we all know by now OBAMA won the election and are all hoping he will step up and do something with this COUNTRY for half of it is in recession. I just hope that it gets better before it get worse. You have to wonder if he will be able to change how our economy is, for it is going in a down ward slope going backwards. I just hope that his head is on right and that when he is finally in office after the big move he will finally help the people of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. We need more HELP now than this country has ever needed in the past. I just hope our country will recover!!