Brenda Desormeaux

Brenda Desormeaux http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/ Exotic...Sensual...Romantic...escape to your own personal paradise! en Serendipity 1.0-beta1 - http://www.s9y.org/ Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:37:18 GMT http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/templates/default/img/s9y_banner_small.png RSS: Brenda Desormeaux - Exotic...Sensual...Romantic...escape to your own personal paradise! http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/ 100 21 Happy Father's Day... http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/index.php?/archives/49-Happy-Fathers-Day....html Personal http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/index.php?/archives/49-Happy-Fathers-Day....html#comments http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/wfwcomment.php?cid=49 0 http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=49 nospam@example.com (Brenda Desormeaux) I know it has been a while since I have blogged, but life has seriously been way to busy for me, so my writing, blogging and other stuff has taken a hit for it. My Son graduated from High School in May 2009, and starts college in the fall. I am so proud of him.Today was a great day, the only thing missing was my Dad. I really miss him when great things happen in my life. Today was no different.Happy Father's day to all.XOXOXOXBrenda Desormeaux Sun, 21 Jun 2009 20:37:18 -0400 http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/index.php?/archives/49-guid.html Dark Eden Press is closing effective April 1st... http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/index.php?/archives/48-Dark-Eden-Press-is-closing-effective-April-1st....html Publishing http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/index.php?/archives/48-Dark-Eden-Press-is-closing-effective-April-1st....html#comments http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/wfwcomment.php?cid=48 0 http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=48 nospam@example.com (Brenda Desormeaux) Reposted with Permission From: Debra Durham To: Dark Eden Press Authors Sent: Monday, March 24, 2008 6:23 AM Subject: [darkedenauthors] ***VERY VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE*** I don't often share much personal stuff about myself or what is going on with me, so I never thought I would be coming to any of you with this but sometimes life comes at you and you have to deal with it, and this is one of those times for me. I could beat around the bush here but that's not me. You deserve the truth even if it is painful for me to talk about. I have found out recently, very recently, that my cancer has returned. For those of you who do not know, this is my 6th time around with this in a little over 10 years. It started as cervical cancer 10 years ago and each time has gotten worse and spread to other places. I will be starting chemotherapy and radiation treatments shortly and as I have been through these same treatments twice already, I can honestly say it isn't pretty. After discussing the issues and options with Susan and Billi, and then Gretchen and Brenda, it was decided for a few reasons that I will discuss below, that the only option was to close Dark Eden as of April 1st. I have to devote my energies and my time to getting better, and to my daughter. One reason for closing is the treatment plan itself. I will be in no shape to run a company, much less take care of anything else. Another reason is with Brenda having gone back to work fulltime, that would leave just Gretchen to do it all and as great as she is, she can't do it by herself. Billi works fulltime and does her part of the business in the evenings and on weekends. Susan has health problems that she didn't have when we started this company and wouldn't be able to do the things that I do. It was hard enough after the house fire to keep things running smoothly and even then they were getting some help from me. They pitched in and ran things beautifully after the fire but that was only for a few months, this would be for the next 6 months at the very least. The last reason is all of you. All of you deserve an owner who is going to be here, who is able to get the things done that need to be done. I don't want my authors trying to figure out why I haven't answered emails for a couple of days, or why royalties are late, or wondering when the things that need to be taken care of are going to get done, when the reality is that I will be too sick to do it. I will spend the next two weeks preparing letters to release your book rights to you, doing March royalties, and closing the readers group. I will then begin shutting down all the DEP email addresses except for my own and forwarding all mail from that to my personal email address. By May 1st, I would hope all payments have cleared the bank, and on that date I will also close the author group. On a personal level, I feel horrible that this has to be done to all of you. I have come to know almost every one of you personally and I feel as if I have let you all down when you trusted me with your stories, and I am so sorry for that. You trusted in the fact that DEP would be around for a long while and I am truly sorry that we are not going to be. If you have any questions or problems, please don't hesitate to email me as I will be working to get last minute things tied up over the next several weeks. Please feel free to post this on your blogs or websites as you see fit. I would rather have the truth out about why we are closing, even if part of it is a personal issue, than to have DEP's name trashed across the blog universe. Lord knows some of those people do not have enough to do but sit around and pick their next victim. I do not want it to be this company. If I have not told all of you lately, it is and has been, a pleasure working with all of you gifted writers and DEP's fantastic staff. Debra Durham President Tue, 25 Mar 2008 22:34:55 -0400 http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/index.php?/archives/48-guid.html Merry Christmas! http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/index.php?/archives/47-Merry-Christmas!.html Personal http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/index.php?/archives/47-Merry-Christmas!.html#comments http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/wfwcomment.php?cid=47 0 http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=47 nospam@example.com (Brenda Desormeaux) Wow, it is upon us again, and this is my 3rd Christmas to spend in the Blogger World. Amazingly, I am getting better about blogging too!Two More days and it is Christmas already...Can You Believe It?My first Christmas without my Dad. I always looked forward to this time of year, as it was one of the only times that I would get to spend time with him. Since he was a long haul eighteen-wheeler driver, we hardly saw him, but since Christmas is also my birthday, he always made it to our family get-together.So imagine the pain of not having him here with me. It will be rough, with lots of tears, but we will survive this as we have survived the last 3 years without my nephew, John, whom I miss so dearly.Well I must finish getting ready, as my Mom will be here tomorrow.Talk to every later.XOXOXBrenda Sun, 23 Dec 2007 13:42:14 -0500 http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/index.php?/archives/47-guid.html NaNoWriMo... http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/index.php?/archives/45-NaNoWriMo....html Writing http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/index.php?/archives/45-NaNoWriMo....html#comments http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/wfwcomment.php?cid=45 0 http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=45 nospam@example.com (Brenda Desormeaux) The EiC at DEP has challenged all of us to completed a 50K novel for publication by DEP. I have taken the challenge and will be writing for the month of November. My Goal is to write 50K in 30 days. I don't care if I win the contest at DEP, but having another book published would definitely be a great thing.So stick with me and keep checking back and I will try to give you an update weekly on what I have written so far.Don't get excited, I do have other stuff going on but like every year, I am going to try my best to do this.XOXOXBrenda Wed, 31 Oct 2007 20:07:00 -0400 http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/index.php?/archives/45-guid.html Missing You My Dear Nephew! http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/index.php?/archives/46-Missing-You-My-Dear-Nephew!.html Personal http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/index.php?/archives/46-Missing-You-My-Dear-Nephew!.html#comments http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/wfwcomment.php?cid=46 0 http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=46 nospam@example.com (Brenda Desormeaux) Well today is 3 years that I have been without my nephew, John. I thought about him all day and the pain that his parents have had to endure every year. What a special boy, and those that knew him, knew how special he was. John, Aunt Brenda Misses and Loves you very much!<img alt="My Nephew, John!" hspace="0" src="http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/images/John.png" align="baseline" border="0" />XOXOXBrenda Wed, 31 Oct 2007 13:10:00 -0400 http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/index.php?/archives/46-guid.html Pleasure Island Series, Book One: The New Beginning has been released... http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/index.php?/archives/44-Pleasure-Island-Series,-Book-One-The-New-Beginning-has-been-released....html Publishing http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/index.php?/archives/44-Pleasure-Island-Series,-Book-One-The-New-Beginning-has-been-released....html#comments http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/wfwcomment.php?cid=44 0 http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=44 nospam@example.com (Brenda Desormeaux) Well my book just came out at Dark Eden Press, and you will find all the information below in order to buy a copy of my book. Also enjoy the blurb and excerpt.XOXOXBrenda Title - The New Beginning Author - <a href="http://www.darkedenpress.com/auth_brenda-desormeaux.html">Brenda Desormeaux</a> Release Date - October 26, 2007 Cover Artist - Skylar Sinclair Category - Mainstream Genre - Contemporary Heat Level - Sensual Word Count - 24,096 Price - $3.50 <a href="http://darkedenpress.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=41"> <img height="43" src="http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/images/buy_button.png" width="200" border="0" /></a> Pleasure Island Series, Book 1: The New Beginning by Brenda Desormeaux<div align="center"> ώ Blurb ώ Beth Raines has marched to the beat of someone else's drum since graduating from college. She is a very successful business woman with a dream of running her own business on a remote island. She buys the island and begins turning it into a resort with plenty of room in the hotel to act out every single fantasy known to man ... or woman.Ryne Foster is the handsome guy from the office that is more than ready, willing, and able to give her a hand both in and out of the bedroom. Beth gives up everything in her life to live out her dreams on Pleasure Island. ώ Excerpt ώ Ryne pulled his belt from the loops on his pants as he rounded the corner. Tonight was his brother’s bachelor party. His brother’s last night to be single and Ryne intended to make it a memorable evening. He loosened his tie, pulled it over his head, and began unbuttoning his shirt. Suddenly he stopped dead in his tracks. He couldn’t believe his eyes. A naked woman stood before the full-length mirror in the men’s locker room. Turning around, he opened the door again and checked the sign. He definitely hadn’t read it wrong. Men’s Locker Room in big bold black lettering stared back at him. Striding back down the hall, he leaned against the wall just out of her sight, diligently watching her. Holy shit, she is built like a brick shithouse. He studied the way she applied color to just the right places on her face. She looks like that stuck-up chick from the HR department. I wonder if she knows she’s in the wrong room. As tempting as it was to continue to watch her, he didn’t have time to mess around as the party started at seven and he had to get ready or he would be late.“Well, Well, Well, what do we have here?” He questioned, watching her stiffen at the sound of his deep voice.Beth jumped; grabbing the towel from the floor, she covered her exposed breasts. She focused her eyes on the corner of the mirror to see the image of a man leaning against the wall with his arms crossed in front of him. His blond hair was tousled, the baby blue shirt he had on unbuttoned to his waist, his piercing, dark, chestnut brown eyes staring at her.She stood up and wrapped the towel around her, shielding her body from his prying eyes. “Excuse me sir, but what are you doing in the women’s locker room?” she asked as she tucked the towel under her arm. “You must be lost as the last time I checked the men’s locker room was down the hall. I won’t mention this to anyone so that you don’t get in trouble, but you need to leave right now or I’m going to call security.”She watched him and he didn’t seem to budge from the wall as he replied, “Seems you’re the one who’s in the wrong place. This is the men’s, and that hasn’t changed in the last, oh, ten years that I’ve been working here.”Beth glanced nervously around the room for any indication that he was wrong. Just out of her view, to the left was a row of shiny white urinals. Now completely embarrassed by the situation she quickened her pace to the bench. Picking up her bag and her clothes, “I must have been in such a hurry that I didn’t notice the sign on the door. No harm done. I’ll just walk on down to the women’s and finish dressing.”“No, you don’t have to go. You definitely have nothing that I haven’t seen before. Go ahead and finish getting dressed. I’m going to shower and change for a party. Be out of here in about twenty minutes. Just ignore me and no one has to be the wiser.” Ryne explained.“I don’t want someone else to walk in and catch the two of us in here. Can you imagine the kind of trouble we could both get into? Are you sure?” Beth waited for his response before setting the bag back on the bench. Whew, I really need to pay more attention to what I am doing. She couldn’t believe she didn’t notice the distinction and that it wasn’t the women’s locker room.“I don’t foresee it being a problem. No one has to find out about it.” Ryne said.She watched him as he walked around to the other side of the wall. Out of sight of his piercing brown eyes, Beth put on her panties, hoping he hadn’t seen too much. She was curious as to who he was and where he came from. “You know,” she spoke loudly in hopes that he would hear, “We haven’t been formally introduced and if we are going to share this big bathroom together, then I suppose this is the perfect time for introductions. My name is Elizabeth Raines. My friends call me Beth. I’ve been working for Kerrington for about five years. Funny thing, I’ve never seen you in the building before,” she said as she fixed the straps of her bra and snapped it securely in the front. She found her makeup bag, walked back to the mirror, and plopped down in front of it. In her haste to get out of the room, she had forgotten to apply her lipstick. She picked the perfect shade of red, and smoothed it on, being careful not to get it outside the lines of her lips. Satisfied with her reflection she stood up and bent over at the waist, crimping her hair in her hands to give it a fuller effect.“Nice to meet you! I’m Ryne Foster, my friends call me Ryne,” he said. “I actually work on the third floor in the Information Technology Branch. I think I’ve seen you around a few times. You just always seem like you’re in a hurry to get somewhere. You’re always reading the paperwork you’re carrying at the time. I just never wanted to interrupt you to introduce myself.”Beth caught his reflection in the mirror as he walked out from behind the lockers and leaned against the wall. She tossed her hair over the top of her head and ran her fingers through to the ends, fluffing and spritzing it with hairspray. She caught his gaze as it drifted the full length of her body, watching him cover the front part of his towel like he was trying to hide something. Did he just get a woody watching me bend over? Beth cracked a smile. Too bad I don’t have time to tease him right now. I sure bet we could fog up this mirror.Ryne said, “You know, you have a very nice body. Surely, you’re in a rush to finish and meet up with your man. I’ll leave you to it and get in the shower.”“Nope. Actually, I’m just going to meet some girlfriends for a night of fun. We’ll probably end up doing a bit of club hopping and dancing later on tonight.” She turned to face him in her emerald green bra and matching thong. Her hands poised on her hips in defense. “Just because I work hard to keep my body in shape and take care of myself, doesn’t mean that I’m attached to anyone. I actually prefer being single and don’t think I’ll ever get married. Just don’t have the time for it. I have big dreams that are keeping me from settling down and planning a family.”She moved to the locker as she glanced over at him, this time letting her gaze run from the top of his head to his bare feet, her senses taking in every bare inch. His shoulders - broad. His body - tanned. He probably worked out and spent time in the outdoors. Well look at that. Smiling to herself, she hadn’t really paid attention before but she could see that he was in excellent condition. Very nice six pack abs. Looks rock hard. Wonder if he has anything else that looks good rock hard.He asked, “Dreams of doing what if I might ask?”As she reached for her clothes, she thought for a moment, wondering just how much information she needed to give this stranger. “Well,” she started, “I just don’t think that I want to spend the rest of my life working for someone else. I want to be my own boss. I want a job that I enjoy doing instead of the daily nine to five. I hate lining someone else’s pockets with my hard-earned money. Plus I was definitely thinking about doing it all on a remote island somewhere. The kind of job that includes self-satisfaction, the sun, and beach sounds perfect.” Beth reached for her evening attire. She had riffled through her closet this morning and pulled out the sexy little jade dress. The cotton-lycra combination of the material hugged her body and she liked the way it showed off her curves. The v-neckline complimented her oval face and strong shoulders and definitely made her feel sexy. She slipped on the dress and she sat down on the bench. She’d brought the matching stilettos that made her five foot seven inch frame seem closer to six feet tall. She turned back to Ryne, “Look I don’t have time for this. I have to go so that I’m not late. Again.” She stood up, facing him. She threw the rest of her things back into her tattered gym bag, slung it over her shoulder, and picked up her purse. “It was nice to meet you. Next time you see me, don’t be afraid to get my attention and interrupt whatever I’m doing. Got to run.” She found her car keys and headed for the door. “Bye.”</div> Fri, 26 Oct 2007 19:49:00 -0400 http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/index.php?/archives/44-guid.html Monday Monday...la..la...la...la....la........la http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/index.php?/archives/43-Monday-Monday...la..la...la...la....la........la.html Publishing http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/index.php?/archives/43-Monday-Monday...la..la...la...la....la........la.html#comments http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/wfwcomment.php?cid=43 0 http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=43 nospam@example.com (Brenda Desormeaux) Welcome to a new week and the first work day, Monday, for most of us. I received my cover for Pleasure Island, created by Skylar Sinclair, and also my first edits from my editor, Helen, and she is wonderful. My Novel, Pleasure Island: The New Beginning, is coming out at <a href="http://www.darkedenpress.com/">Dark Eden Press</a> on October 26, 2007.<img alt="Pleasure Island: The New Beginning by Brenda Desormeaux" hspace="0" src="http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/images/PleasureIslandCover300x450.jpg" align="top" border="0" />I will drop by tomorrow and leave a blurb about it, and see if I can get permission to post an unedited excerpt.XOXOXOXBrenda Mon, 01 Oct 2007 19:43:00 -0400 http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/index.php?/archives/43-guid.html Thursday Thirteen... http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/index.php?/archives/42-Thursday-Thirteen....html Personal http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/index.php?/archives/42-Thursday-Thirteen....html#comments http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/wfwcomment.php?cid=42 0 http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=42 nospam@example.com (Brenda Desormeaux) <table cellspacing="0" align="center" border="1"><tbody><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#c3a8ce"><img src="http://intricateart.com/blog/thursdaythirteenpurple.jpg" /> </td></tr><tr><td style="BACKGROUND: #c3a8ce; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left"><center>Thirteen Things I'm Going to Miss about my Dad</center>1. The smell of his cologne when he has just shaved. 2. The way he looked at me over the top of his glasses. 3. The love that only a daddy can give his little girl. 4. His funny little laugh when I would tickle his feet. 5. And then the yelling at me that came afterwards. 6. The new memories we could have made. 7. Hearing his voice on the phone. 8. And hearing the words "I Love You", when he would hang up. 9. The great conversations we used to have about computers and books. 10. Telling me how proud he was of me for being an author. 11. Hearing him tell everyone about the time I made Chicken and Dumplins and how much water he had to drink because I used way too much pepper. LOL. 12. Getting to see the pictures of his plants because he was so proud of them! 13. and last but not least, Feeling the warmth of his hugs and kisses. Links to other Thursday Thirteens! 1. (leave your link in comments, I'll add you here!) </td></tr></tbody></table><center><a href="http://thursdaythirteen.com/">Get the Thursday Thirteen code here!</a> The purpose of the meme is to get to know everyone who participates a little bit better every Thursday. Visiting fellow Thirteeners is encouraged! If you participate, leave the link to your Thirteen in others comments. It's easy, and fun! Be sure to update your Thirteen with links that are left for you, as well! I will link to everyone who participates and leaves a link to their 13 things. Trackbacks, pings, comment links accepted! <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/thursday+thirteen" rel="tag">View More Thursday Thirteen Participants</a></center> Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:40:00 -0400 http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/index.php?/archives/42-guid.html R.I.P. Daddy http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/index.php?/archives/41-R.I.P.-Daddy.html Personal http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/index.php?/archives/41-R.I.P.-Daddy.html#comments http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/wfwcomment.php?cid=41 0 http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=41 nospam@example.com (Brenda Desormeaux) March 17, 1944 - September 18, 2007<img alt="Daddy, I Love You!" hspace="0" src="http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/images/Daddy.jpg" align="top" border="0" />My Daddy lost his battle with cancer and passed away September 18, 2007 at the age of 63.It hasn't really hit me yet, but will when the holidays come since that was when we saw him.I love you Daddy, and until I see you again, keep smiling down on me!XOXOXOXBrenda Mon, 24 Sep 2007 19:36:00 -0400 http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/index.php?/archives/41-guid.html Gonna Miss Him... http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/index.php?/archives/39-Gonna-Miss-Him....html Personal http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/index.php?/archives/39-Gonna-Miss-Him....html#comments http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/wfwcomment.php?cid=39 0 http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=39 nospam@example.com (Brenda Desormeaux) Well it has been one heluva week. I haven't blogged since last Tuesday, when my Mom took my Dad to the doctor's office. So I guess this is going to be a normal time to text, once I know about my Dad, and am feeling completely drained of emotion.So here it is...my Mom took my Dad to the Doctor on Tuesday again, as he hasn't been feeling very well and in a lot of pain. The doctor said that my Dad is jaundicing due to the failure of his liver. My Mom said the doctor told her that now my Dad only has 2 weeks to live.I am on my way to my hometown this weekend and will stay through monday. Every day that I can spend with him is critical for my sanity and the sanity of my children.He is in a lot of pain and I am ready for his suffering to be over, but am truly worried about my Mom.XOXOXBrenda Tue, 28 Aug 2007 19:30:00 -0400 http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/index.php?/archives/39-guid.html Thursday Thirteen... http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/index.php?/archives/40-Thursday-Thirteen....html Personal http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/index.php?/archives/40-Thursday-Thirteen....html#comments http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/wfwcomment.php?cid=40 0 http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=40 nospam@example.com (Brenda Desormeaux) <table cellspacing="0" align="center" border="1"><tbody><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#c3a8ce"><img src="http://intricateart.com/blog/thursdaythirteenpurple.jpg" /> </td></tr><tr><td style="BACKGROUND: #c3a8ce; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left"><center>Thirteen Things I Love About My Hubby</center>1. How he touches me in the morning before he leaves to go to work. 2. How he looks at me when I am talking to him about something. 3. The smell of his cologne. 4. That he loves me and only me. 5. That he is a wonderful father. 6. That is he is my best friend. 7. I can tell him all of my secrets. 8. That he gets along well with my family. 9. I didn't have to train him much to be a good hubby <img src="http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/templates/default/img/emoticons/smile.png" alt=":-)" style="display: inline; vertical-align: bottom;" class="emoticon" />. 10. He loves to cuddle on the couch and watch Lifetime TV. 11. He holds me when I am sad, and lets me cry. 12. He remembers our anniversary and my birthday! 13. He brings me a Dr. Pepper on his way home from work. Links to other Thursday Thirteens! 1. (leave your link in comments, I'll add you here!) </td></tr></tbody></table><center><a href="http://thursdaythirteen.com/">Get the Thursday Thirteen code here!</a> The purpose of the meme is to get to know everyone who participates a little bit better every Thursday. Visiting fellow Thirteeners is encouraged! If you participate, leave the link to your Thirteen in others comments. It's easy, and fun! Be sure to update your Thirteen with links that are left for you, as well! I will link to everyone who participates and leaves a link to their 13 things. Trackbacks, pings, comment links accepted! <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/thursday+thirteen" rel="tag">View More Thursday Thirteen Participants</a></center> Thu, 23 Aug 2007 19:34:00 -0400 http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/index.php?/archives/40-guid.html Terrible Tuesday... http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/index.php?/archives/38-Terrible-Tuesday....html Personal http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/index.php?/archives/38-Terrible-Tuesday....html#comments http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/wfwcomment.php?cid=38 0 http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=38 nospam@example.com (Brenda Desormeaux) Yesterday my dad was taken to MD Anderson Cancer Center, with hopes that they would begin chemotherapy to help with the cancer in his liver and lungs. Upon seeing the doctor, they told my mother that he should not receive it because one dose could be fatal and he could die. My dad is very weak and in alot of pain. The doctor before this one told my mom that he expected my dad to live about 6-12 more months. This doctor told my mom about 3 more months give or take a week. Needless to say my mom is beside herself, but she has to remain strong and continue to take care of my dad till his last day. She can't give up and neither can he. I am truly an emotional wreck. 3 months? It just isn't long enough for me. I don't want to say goodbye to him. I have great memories of my dad and I, but I want to continue to make more. I mean, seriously, his oldest grandchild, my son, is only 16, will be 17 in November, around that 3 month mark, and my son is named after him. My son and daughter both started crying last night when I told them. The distance that we live away from my parents has not allow it to sink in as we haven't seen my dad yet, but are going down there next weekend. I am really sad for my mom. I just can't imagine the loneliness that she is going to be going through after being with my dad for 37 years. I have told her that if she wants to be by family she is more than welcome to move up here with her trailer and put it on our land. She says she has friends there, but will visit us as often as she can. Anyway, I have a box of pictures to go through today, my mom wants some of my dad and all the memories we have made together. I am not looking forward to the emotions of going through those pictures tomorrow. XOXOXOX Brenda Tue, 21 Aug 2007 19:28:00 -0400 http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/index.php?/archives/38-guid.html Monday Moodiness... http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/index.php?/archives/37-Monday-Moodiness....html Personal http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/index.php?/archives/37-Monday-Moodiness....html#comments http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/wfwcomment.php?cid=37 0 http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=37 nospam@example.com (Brenda Desormeaux) <h3 style="MARGIN: auto 0in">Okay so my weekend was rather busy. I found out friday that my dad has a spot on his lungs and liver that the doctors think might be cancerous. I am very scared, and nervous. My mom told me that they are going to do a biopsy, and she will let me know what the results are as soon as she finds out.</h3><h3 style="MARGIN: auto 0in">I just don't want to lose my dad. I lost my grandmother when I was 15, and my kids are currently 16 and 12 and I don't want them to lose their grandfather at such a young age. </h3><h3 style="MARGIN: auto 0in">But lets switch to a positive note here, the doctors told him he has to quit smoking or else. So he is trying his best to quit. Good for him.</h3><h3 style="MARGIN: auto 0in">Well, today I am off to do some school clothes shopping, and a few other things, so I will </h3><h3 style="MARGIN: auto 0in">catch ya'll later!</h3><h3 style="MARGIN: auto 0in">XOXOXOX</h3><h3 style="MARGIN: auto 0in">Brenda</h3> Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:27:00 -0400 http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/index.php?/archives/37-guid.html Thursday Thirteen http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/index.php?/archives/36-Thursday-Thirteen.html Personal http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/index.php?/archives/36-Thursday-Thirteen.html#comments http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/wfwcomment.php?cid=36 0 http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=36 nospam@example.com (Brenda Desormeaux) <table cellspacing="0" align="center" border="1"><tbody><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#c3a8ce"><img src="http://intricateart.com/blog/thursdaythirteenpurple.jpg" /> </td></tr><tr><td style="BACKGROUND: #c3a8ce; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left"><center>Thirteen Things about Brenda Desormeaux</center>1. My favorite color is purple. 2. I like to eat pistachios and drink Dr. Pepper while I write. 3. My favorite movie is Serendipity. 4. I am the oldest of 2 children. 5. I am the mother of 2 teenagers. 6. I live in Texas. 7. I hate kraft macaroni and cheese. 8. I like all types of music except classical. 9. My first boyfriend's name was Roy. 10. I am left-handed and right-brained. 11. I am a Capricorn. 12. I was born on December 25th, yes a Christmas Baby! 13. and last but not least, I own my own business. Links to other Thursday Thirteens! 1. (leave your link in comments, 'll add you here!) </td></tr></tbody></table><center><a href="http://thursdaythirteen.com/">Get the Thursday Thirteen code here!</a> The purpose of the meme is to get to know everyone who participates a little bit better every Thursday. Visiting fellow Thirteeners is encouraged! If you participate, leave the link to your Thirteen in others comments. It's easy, and fun! Be sure to update your Thirteen with links that are left for you, as well! I will link to everyone who participates and leaves a link to their 13 things. Trackbacks, pings, comment links accepted! <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/thursday+thirteen" rel="tag">View More Thursday Thirteen Participants</a></center> Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:22:00 -0400 http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/index.php?/archives/36-guid.html I Know...I Know...It has been a long damn time... http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/index.php?/archives/35-I-Know...I-Know...It-has-been-a-long-damn-time....html Personal http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/index.php?/archives/35-I-Know...I-Know...It-has-been-a-long-damn-time....html#comments http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/wfwcomment.php?cid=35 0 http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=35 nospam@example.com (Brenda Desormeaux) since my last entry. However, I definitely have a very good excuse. I have been working with a new e-publisher, <a title="Dark Eden Press" href="http://www.darkedenpress.com/" target="_blank">Dark Eden Press</a>, and built their website, and also maintain the pages.I will have an e-book published with them in 2007, and I hope to have more on thier release schedule soon.Anyway, just thought I would drop by and let everyone know why I hadn't been on in quite a while. I will be blogging again regularly, so check back tomorrow.XOXOXBrenda Thu, 19 Jul 2007 12:38:00 -0400 http://www.brendadesormeaux.com/myblog/index.php?/archives/35-guid.html