angeleena

I am married with 1 daughter and 2 step sons (who are now grown and living on their own). We have a German Sheppard named Queenie, 3 cats (Rascal, Mr. Boots and Oliver who is our foster cat really, but we've had him for about 4 years and he's like our own), 1 F2 Bengal named Maxamus (Max for short, which is a domesticated smaller leopard 2 steps from the wild) a rabbit named Salvador, a snake named Melinko, 1 mouse named "Moo Moo" because he's black and white (Bonnie and Clyde recently passed away) and our latest addition a hampster named Jada.
We moved to Delaware From Cape Coral, Fl. in 2006 to be close to our favorite place...Rehoboth Beach. Both my husband and I are the happiest we've ever been with changes we have made in our lives...In with the good, out with the not so good. Life is way to short to spend it unhappily.
I am surrounded by true, good and loving people and am very grateful for each and every one of them. There comes a time when you get to choose those who you love and will love you back equally. I have the same best friends I've had since being a teenager and all those who have deeply impacted my life in great ways, less one...I am working on that one. When people come into your life, I feel God puts them there for a reason...they add meaning to your life...and you should never lose sight of them. Great "Thanks" to these people who are truley special and have made a difference in my life while I was growing and learning to be me...(Rosalie (my daughter's middle named after), Miss Kitty, Doreen, Miss Jan (RIP), Carl, Timmy (RIP), Anna (where the Anna in my daughter's name Breeanna comes from), Debbie and Paul).
If there would be anything I have learned in my life to pass along...it would be time is way to short. People you care deeply about may be gone in an instant, and you may not get the chance to tell them how you feel at the last minute. Live as though each day may be the last time you see someone you care about...tell them you love them, embrace them, tell them how very special and important they are in your life. Thank them for caring about you and hug them as often as possible. Don't be afraid of the words "I Love You"...and most of all don't always have to be right...it all works out in the end.
There is someone's name missing from the above thank you paragraph who will always have a special place in my heart. I know I will see him again one day and that will be a wonderful day. Sometimes there is a bond between two people that even death cannot separate. This is also true with my mother who died when I was only 2 1/2. I have always felt her protection and care. Fortunately for me, both of these people knew how I felt about them before it was too late...I do my best everyday to be sure the people in my life know how important they are to me and how honored I am to have them in my life.
Since 2004, my family has gone through many trials with health and death of loved ones. My husband was diagnosed with cancer of the bladder in June of 2004 right before we were hit by hurricane Charley on August 13th 2004 which did a lot of damage to our home. Every three months he has a surgery to remove tumors that return and hope they do not spread out...we have faith in Gods hands and He holds us. May 2005 my husband had 3 massive heart attacks and actually died on the table twice...once again...our faith is in God's hands and "His Will Be Done" approch sustained us. I was diagnosed with MVP (Mitro Valve Prolapse) and have to take many medications to keep the blood pressure down to at least high. They make me sleepy so I take lots of naps and am not able to return to work. One of the medications made me gain almost 100 lbs. I am slowly getting that down now with about 40 left to go. My daughter was diagnosed with Cervical Cancer right after moving here to Delaware...she will go through the same kind of treatments as my husband but every 6 months...the treatments are painful and really put a damper on her young life just starting out. Once again, we had faith and left everything in His hands. Once again...He held us and she will still be able to have children. Our latest setback now is she recently has also been diagnosed with the same MVP I have but also with Ventricular Tachycardia with syncope which means her blood pressure will plummet at any given time and she will just pass right out. It started with about 3 times a week but is now under control. We found a really great doctor in Maryland (Electro Cardiologist) who specializes in this problem. The biggest blow from the doctor for her was learning she would not be allowed to leagally drive for at least one year after her implant (pacemaker) is installed in July. Through all this...we are still so blessed...The Good Lord has provided us with each other, a house full of laughter and friends who care with their support and prayers. He has never let us down. I would never turn my back on Him because He has always been there for me (even back in the day when I was running away from everything)...that's when He gave me my precious gift...Breeanna. I will be forever grateful for his gift.
Jesus teaches us to love everyone, do good and speak good and expect nothing in return for this favor...even if they seem to hate you. It certainly has been hard for me to do that at times...as I'm sure it has been for everyone. I do my best. I rely heavily on the promise that no one can judge me but God...so that is the only opinion I worry about besides being the very best mother I can be to my daughter. If you are one of those people who point fingers and underline any mistakes I have made...take a look in the mirror and ask yourself where you rate on God's scale...would he give you the first stone to throw at me? If I have been forgiven by God for my previous sins and He has reassured me and removed my fear...please don't fool yourself in believing I have concern what you may think of me. I will only pray for your contentment and salvation.
My favorite group is Judas Priest and has been since I saw them in 1983 when I was 15. They are the greatest. I saw them last in West Palm Beach in 2005. I am hoping to be able to see them again soon. Yes, it is possible to love heavy metal music and still have a close relationship with the Lord! I also like Christian bands such as Mercy Me, Worship, Casting Crowns, Third Day, Barlow Girl, Sonicflood and Free Lasting Souls...Quite a mixture I know but that's me...I don't fit just any mold.