Hi:) and my husbands view of “CNN Unwelcome; Muslims next door with Soledad Obrien”

I KNOW, I KNOW!

It’s been forever. I really don’t like 2011. So far this year has not been kind to me 
So much has been going on this year with the world. Everywhere. I can’t even keep up because it’s very hard for me to watch the news without crying.
I know everyone’s been blogging about so much going on in the world…and I honestly don’t know what to write. I’m as shocked as you all are by all the inhumanity and devastation that has been swallowing people.
My husband took over his blog…so he is now updating it. Today he posted a blog on a CNN news report we watched yesterday. The title was “CNN Unwelcome; Muslims next door with Soledad Obrien” you can watch the special and read what my husband thought of it.

I haven’t read everything he wrote, because it’s very long and I’m at work. Let me just say that me and my husband do not always share the same views. Our home is run like the Lebanese Government…we are always fighting over politics :)

Anyways if you have the time, please check out his blog
http://lymphomahodgkins.blogspot.com/2011/03/cnn-unwelcome-muslims-next-door-soledad.html#links
I really do miss blogging.

Angie

merry christmas!

Christmas had a different feel this year. We even opened our gifts the evening before Christmas Eve. This year it was just Marcel, River and me. After 2 days of shopping we were all going to separate rooms to wrap each other’s gifts, but decided to just exchange them then. Marcel and River both got cell phones. We got the “Dragon” program for Marcel’s computer. It types what he dictates. He’s been talking forever about writing a book. I’ll be sure to let you know how good it works. Aside from that he got a wireless mouse and an iPod docking station. Aside from Rivers phone, Marcel bought River a Sword (why? I have no idea, but they both loved it)..And then bunch small gifts for River, which teens don’t really like, but I knew he needed.

It was actually a really nice Christmas because we spent all of Christmas Eve and Christmas downstairs in our PJ’s watching movies  I never get to spend time with them like that. I loved it so much!
I hope for those of you who celebrate Christmas had a wonderful Christmas!
This year passed so fast.

its been a while!

I've been away for a very long time.... after G'pa passed away i decided not to blog for a while (I did use Facebook though).
In Lebanon when someone passes away, there’s a 30 day mourning phase, then usually a service (at least for the Maronite population). Most families will go a lot longer or even a year in the mourning phase. Families’ will do without TV, skip holidays and celebrations of any type in order to show respect for the person who is no longer with us. Some people wear black...and some women even let go of makeup and hair.
Just recently one of my brother-in-law's was very upset. Because some of the family back in Lebanon, decided to put up a Christmas tree. I truly believe G’pa would want everyone to be happy and celebrate the holidays, but everyone has their own views, and I can respect that!
For my family (Marcel, River and me) we decided to celebrate the holiday. We have a Christmas tree and will be exchanging gifts.
A lot has happened since I last posted. Marcel is in remission…that means no cancer. He stopped taking the SGN-35 because he has so much nerve damage…but it did the job. I truly believe that SGN-35 will change the way Hodgkin’s is treated for the 10% of patients who never reach remission, or who continue to relapse. And I finally met someone else who is taking the drug, and after 1 treatment her body is already experiencing pain relief…amazing right? I think so..and I wish this drug is approved by the FDA soon so that other families can experience miracles as well.
I hope everyone is doing great….i will be spending the next few days catching up on all of your blogs…I really miss reading the blogs I follow.

وفاة السيد نادر موسى نادر والد الرفيق انطوان نادر

وفاة السيد نادر موسى نادر والد الرفيق انطوان نادر
G'pa Nader

G'pa Nader

We found out late last night that Marcel’s G'pa passed away last night. He was 81 years old, And an amazing man!

The last time I seen G’pa was during the 2006 war. We went to tell him goodbye…and he was sad and holding my hand tight (I literally had to pull myself away from him). I would always tease Marcel and tell him that g’pa loved me more….but the truth is, I was blessed to have just known him and he had so much love to go around.



The photo to the top left of Marcel (as a teen) is his namesake G'ma Marcelle



He was the only male of his parents and had 2 sons and 4 daughters with his wife (who Marcel was named after) Marcelle. He was married for 18 years until she passed away from breast cancer. So he raised his children all on his own. His oldest son Joseph was in his upper teens…and his youngest daughter Dayan was only about 5 years old.



His oldest daughter Josephine was about 13 years old and took on the responsibility of taking care of her siblings, preparing all the meals, laundry and housecleaning.

G’pa was in the Lebanese Army his whole life and retired in 1986.
He was the most devout catholic I think I may have ever known. He was always sitting in his chair at home reading the bible or praying the rosary…he prayed so much. Facing him was the photo of his wife that hangs on the wall. All of his children were married and had children, and he even became a great G’pa during his life.
Last night as Marcel and I were in bed….we were just talking about some of the funny things G’pa would say in different situations, and Marcel told me some stories he had of G’pa from years ago.
No one ever came back from death to let us know the truth about what’s next…but if anyone deserves to be reunited with his wife, his parents, his grandchild who passed away as young child…its G’pa!
I wish we could be in Lebanon with the rest of the family and celebrate his life! Unfortunately we cant…but he will always be in our hearts.
We were awake at midnight last night looking for a photo I took with G’pa on a new years eve…we had hats on and eye masks. We couldn’t find it…but when I do, I’ll post it.

@jaz ...from born confused

you made your blog private recently.....invite me!!!!
i hope your doing good :)

Bold if true

I'm copying this from Wafa's Blog i had fun reading hers and learning a little more about her.

Let's know more about each other :)

If you like the following simply cope, paste and bold what's true :)

Bold if true:

I am a cuddler.

I am a morning person.

I am an only child.

I am currently in my pajamas.

I am currently pregnant.

I am currently single.

I am currently suffering from a broken heart.

I am left handed.

I am married.

I am addicted to my myspace.

I am online 24/7, even as an away message.

I am a little shy around the opposite gender at first.

I bite my nails.

I can be paranoid at times.

I don’t like anyone.

I enjoy country music.

I enjoy jazz music.

I enjoy smoothies.

I enjoy talking on the phone.

I have a car.

I have a cell phone. (i had one last year...hated everyone calling me 24 hours...and turned it off)

I have/had a hard time paying attention at school.

I have a hidden talent

I have a lot to learn

I have a pet.

I have a tendency to fall for the “wrong” guy/girl

I have all my grandparents

I have at least one brother (2)

I have been to another country

I have been told that I am smart

I have been told that I have an unusual sense of humor

I have OR HAD broken a bone

I have Caller I.D. on my phone.

I have changed a diaper

I have changed a lot over the past year.

I have done something illegal. (nothing to bad :)

I have friends who have never seen my natural hair color

I have had major/minor surgery.

I have killed another person

I have had my hair cut within the last week.

I have mood swings

I have no idea what I want to do for the rest of my life

I have rejected someone before.

I have seen The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

I have seen the television show The O.C.

I like Shakespeare.

I like the taste of blood.

I love to cook.

I like to sing.

I love Michael Jackson

I love sleeping.

I love to play computer games.

I love to shop.

I miss someone right now.

I own 100 CDs or more

I own and use a library card

I read books for pleasure in my spare time.

I sleep a lot during the day.

I strongly dislike math

I watch soap operas on a regular basis.

I will try almost anything once.

I work at a job that I enjoy.

I would classify myself as ghetto.

I would get plastic surgery if it were 100% safe, free of cost, and scar-free.

I am currently wearing socks.

I am tired.

I love to paint/draw/sketch/sculpt.

I have had/have a broken heart

Graduated High School.

Smoked cigarettes. (-ed- i know its bad)

Rode every ride at an amusement park.

Collected something really stupid.

Gone to a rock concert. (years ago)

Helped someone.

Gone fishing.

Watched four movies in one night.

Gone long periods of time with out sleep.

Lied to someone.

Been dumped.

Failed a class.

Taken a college level course.

Been in a car accident.

Been in a tornado.

Watched someone die.

Been to a funeral.

Burned yourself. (accidentally)

Ran a marathon.

Your parents got divorced.

Cried yourself to sleep.

Spent over $200 in one day.

Flown on a plane.

Cheated on someone.
cheated on.  (both were teenage stuff...nothing serious)

Written a 10 page letter.

Gone skiing.

Been sailing.

Cut yourself.

Had a best friend.

Lost someone you loved.

Shoplifted something.

Been to jail.

Had detention.

Skipped school.

Got in trouble for something you didn’t do.

Stolen books from the library.

Gone to a different country.

Dropped out of school.

Been in a mental hospital.

Watched the “Harry Potter” movies.
Had an online diary.

Fired a gun.

Gambled in a casino.

Had a yard sale.

Been in a school play.

Been fired from a job.

Taken a lie detector test.

Swam with dolphins.

Gone to sea world.

Attempted suicide.

Voted for Pop Idol.(Arabic Super Star or Star Academy)
Written poetry.
Read more than 20 books a year.

Gone to Europe.

Loved someone you couldn’t have.

Had surgery.

Had stitches.

Taken a taxi.

Seen the Washington Monument.

Had more than 5 IM’s/online conversations going at once.

Had a drug or alcohol problem.

Been in a fist fight.

Suffered any form of abuse.

Had a hamster.

Petted a wild animal.

Used a credit card.

Gone surfing in California.

Dyed your hair.

Got a tattoo. (dont ever get one...what will i tell my grandkids..haha)

Had something pierced. (my tounge...when i was 18..it last only 2 weeks till my father wrestled me to the ground and took it out)

Got straight A’s.

Your parents sent you to a shrink.

Been handcuffed.

Known someone with HIV or AIDS.

Taken pictures with a webcam.

Started a fire.

Had a party while your parents weren’t home.

Gotten caught having a party while they were gone.