My husband, Ricky, is the most loving person I know. There is no comfort like the comfort I feel when I am in his arms! We have 8 children, yes they are all ours and yes we are "good" Catholics! Bryan is our oldest son, tall dark and handsome with a great business sense. He and his wife are both Chiropractors, and they just opened CAJUN SPINE AND SPORT in Lafayette. He is married to Kristin, a beautiful young woman who we love dearly. A year ago Kristin gave birth to our first grandchild, Elle, who was brought into the world prematurely. Elle lived for only 11 days, but her brief precious life impacted us profoundly. When she arrived, I had chosen to be called "MIMI" and Ricky had chosen to be called "HAPPY". On the day of my lumpectomy, Bryan and Kristin wanted to share some GOOD news and they announced that they are expecting another baby. That made "MIMI" so happy!! Next in line is Blanche. Blanche is a speech pathologist who loves working with kids and she is my organized, detail person. She has the most gorgeous eyes and she loves me sooo much and she is very concerned about me right now. Then there is Blair. She and her husband Glen got married in 2000 and they are expecting their first child, a little girl, Audrey Lane, in February. Mimi will be very busy next year! Blair works with me in our salon and she and I have lots of fun creating all kinds of things together. She is a very talented artist and she and I just developed a really delicious dip mix. We call the company Dip Divas and you can check out our blog at www.dipdivas.com . Blair is a sweetheart and is always kind to everyone. Next is Malorie, my free-spirited, animal loving, newlywed, who just married her high school sweetheart Tyler. They are so precious and love each other so much. I love to see the stars in their eyes! Then comes Ben, testosterone prevailing in a house full of girls, he loves hunting, fishing, dirt bikes, anything outdoors. He just got a black lab puppy as a gift for his birthday. (that makes 3 dogs for us now!) Now for the twins, Maddie and Haley, they are in the 8th grade, they both play volley ball and basketball.(They are both very good athletes) Maddie loves to cook and aspires to be a famous chef one day(she really is a great cook) and she is always making sure we're taken care of. Haley pays close attention to my emotional needs all the time and, like her mom, she loves to shop and she can't ever have enough bags and purses!! Last, but certainly not least, there's Layni Bug! She loves to sing, she can entertain herself by playing music in her room all day long, she is a super little volley ball player and she is smart as a whip! Layni was born when I was 40 years old and has reminded me that when she is 40 I will be 80! And she is right!!!!
My life is full and precious, each day full of surprises, some more challenging than others. I love my work, letting my creative energy flow. As a hairdresser and a decorator, I am blessed to serve the people who allow me to be part of their lives.
I invite you all along with me on my journey to see the goodness that God has in store. Please feel free to share your favorite words of encouragement and any information other women will need to hear.
Meanwhile I trust that "He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be numbered." Job 9:10
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Mom, I just wanted you that it was quite hard for me to leave the house tonight! In case you haven't noticed, all I want to do when I'm there is lay next to you in the bed...but I guess I can't do that for the WHOLE next 6 months! I just want to "fix" you and make you feel better!!! But I know God, along with all your wonderful doctors and prayers from only God knows how many people will take care of you and "fix" you like I want to! I love you SOOOOOO much! You're the BEST!
Love,
Blanche
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