Now there are some things that only another girl can understand. So, let’s talk, shall we? The good Lord made me a little off-kilter, a little wonky, a little unbalanced…no, not THAT way. 🙂
I have one shoulder that is lower than the other..so that makes everything a little off…one hip is lower,etc. Now, the hip only bothers me walking…the shoulder is much more trouble. My bra strap on the low side will not stay up. I cannot make it tighter…’cause that will throw the lovely boob line off. I struggled, and complained, and fussed about this for years. But, I have now found the product of my dreams, the answer to my problem. There is a product called Hollywood Fashion Tape…and it is a wonder! I found it at Stein Mart, where the lotions and soaps are. They are little 3 1/2 in. strips of double sided tape. You stick one side to the underside of the strap and the other side to your skin. And, lo! and behold!…the strap does NOT move. Really!. They will not move until you take them off. They do not irritate your skin, or harm fabric. You buy them in a box of 36, for about $6.00. You can also get them online at www.hollywoodfashiontape.com. They are also useful for tops that are cut in a little and bra straps show, like a tank top, or if you have a wrap top that will not stay wrapped. Now, I’m telling you, girlfriends…this is a great product, and it has made me a much happier woman. Try them out. If I am the only person who has this problem…”never mind.”

Ian and Tonja
Originally uploaded by Tonja Owens.

I had a surprise about 2:30 Saturday night…actually Sunday morning.
Someone tapped me on the shoulder, I woke up and there was my youngest, Ian. Happy Mothers’s Day! He made a flying trip home from Birmingham. He was able to go to church and have lunch with us. Then he had to hurry back because he is in the middle of finals. Thanks, Ian…a wonderful surprise!

MOM
Originally uploaded by Tonja Owens.

Here she is! The BEST MOM IN THE WORLD! Really! And, SHE’S MINE! How God has blessed me with this lady as my role model. Though I fail miserably when compared to her, she sets the bar high. Mom has always been involved in many things, especially at church. She and my Dad have always looked out for those who are needy for company and caring. And, how she helps me with Alex. She will cook something special for him every week, and he so looks forward to it. I, on the other hand, will stop and bring him a quart of Baskin Robbins Ice Cream! But, Mom knows homemade is best. She delights in having the whole family to eat with her and Dad. Her children, my sister and I, respect and honor her. Her grandchildren, 3 boys…mine and 2 girls…sister’s, adore her. She is always ready to listen and and advise. My dad, is as much in love with her as when they first married and he’ll be happy to tell you about how wonderful she is. He pets and pampers her…and she pets and pampers him. Truly a match made in heaven.

Thanks, Mom, for the fun and the love and beautiful memories.

My son, Ian, called me at work about noon to give me a report on the doctors visit for Don. He says the doctor thinks it is a benign tumor, but it could be malignant. Most of the tumors in this area of the brain are benign. They are going to watch it for 8 weeks and then make a decision as to what needs to be done. Don is travelling home from Birmingham now, and I will get more details when he gets here. My smart son, the one who I birthed, who learned at my knee for many years, who takes after me in so many ways….recorded the visit and will send me a copy of the recording. So, I can hear the whole thing for myself. Yes…he’s a smart one, a real keeper. I feel real good knowing he is using that way too expensive recording device that he just HAD to have to stay current in all his classes. And, truth be told, he knows I would ask way too many questions that he would have to answer, so this is a much easier and more efficient way.

I’ll fill you in when I have more info. Thanks for caring and praying!