Another week - gone. Wow. It seems as if June has just spiraled out of control with so many intentions, so many events and so many spontaneous happenings - some I had control over and some I didn't. It's hard to believe that we have been out of school for a month. Slow down summer!!
This has been a good week. We have recuperated from the hospital stay - it made us a little lazy (Trey and I). The kids went to VBS every night with their Mimi. This is the first year I did not teach and selfishly, I enjoyed the time at home without the kids. The house stayed clean for about two and a half hours each night :). I went shopping and bought some new things for the house but as soon as I think I know how I want to decorate, I get overwhelmed and can't focus on what I need and where I need things for. I had a garage sale on Friday and made a little money to take to First Monday next weekend. Today, I stayed home and laundered the sheets and then we went to Lowes to buy all the door knobs and some lights for the new house. Then, we met my parents at Chilis. Now, I am marking things off of the house list and trying to focus on what else there is to buy and what to do.
Jared hopes that we are moving in in about 4 weeks. We are down to the tedious work: painting/staining the cabinets, countertops, trim staining and installing, painting doors, staining the concrete, upstairs flooring, paint the exterior and installing plumbing fixtures and electric fixtures. As organized as I like to be, it is driving me crazy that Jared jumps around from one thing to another. I would like to make the list and for him to follow it. Ok, so I am organized and controlling. He has done such a great job so far, I should not worry about his order of events. I just know that I am ready to pack and move.
Not much else to blog about. Hope you are all having a wonderful summer :0)
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Swimmin' and Singin' - celebrating pop star style
Ashlyn's 5th birthday party was celebrated at her Nana and Pop's house. She wanted a Hannah Montana party and although I hesitated going with this girl's face on the cups and plates, we went with this theme and she h
ad a blast. Here is Ashlyn's party
in pictures...
It was a swimming party with some
Hannah Montana karaoke on the stage that Nana and Pop built.
"Amber Alabama", Hannah's "best friend" came to entertain the girls (and boys) while singing with those little faithful fans the most popular songs that this pop star sings.
A guitar cake and the birthday girl ready t
o make a wish.
It was all Hannah, all the time.
Here are the A girls in action ... and that was how the party ended.
** be sure to see the blog below, I am playing catch up **
five. 5. FiVe.
On Thursday, June 19th, our baby girl turned five. Where have the years gone? It seems like just yesterday she was the brand new baby girl with the big pink bow that I had always dreamed of having. And then she was the mischevious toddler who was always into something, finally growing hair (curly hair), and always on the go. Then, the little girl who needed me to bathe her, to feed her, to get things she couldn't quite get to. This baby, toddler and little girl has become so independent and is always such a joy. It's so hard to believe that she has reached this milestone of being five. We love her so much and have been so blessed throughout the five years that she has been a part of our lives.
Through the years with Ashlyn
* Ashlyn Brooke * June 19th * 6lbs. 12 oz. *
* 1 year old * walking * loving * spoiled rotten*
* 2 years old * always into something * persistent * lots of fun *
* 3 years old * headstrong * mischevious * very picky eater *
* 4 years old * loves school and church * loves to sing *
FIVE * You'll always be our baby girl *
Ashlyn Brookie we love you more
and more each and every day!
Monday, June 23, 2008
going home
Well, after a huge scare and an emotional stay, we are fixing to be headed home from Medical City Children's Hospital. We have been here for 4 nights/ 5 days and are ready to be back at home.
Good news came that Trey's staph infection is not the most serious kind so he can take a pill 4 x day for 10 days. His little heel where the surgery was done looks great. To me, it looks like a big cigarette burn. It is healing nicely, according to the doctors. Until it is completely scabbed, he cannot be around a large group of children or get it wet. Other than that, he is a free boy.
We should be leaving here by 11:00 and I plan to go straight to the bath and the bed :0) What will I do without the beeping and constant interruptions of someone coming in?! I hope to sleep well :0) Trey, on the other hand, is more than a little spoiled...
Jared did not come back out here after he got off work at the station. He is at home painting and waiting on the cabinets to be installed. It's back to homebuilding for him.
We all appreciate your prayers so much. This healing has been a small miracle and we are grateful for that. We serve an awesome God!!
Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to Him be glory...
Ephesians 3:20-21
Good news came that Trey's staph infection is not the most serious kind so he can take a pill 4 x day for 10 days. His little heel where the surgery was done looks great. To me, it looks like a big cigarette burn. It is healing nicely, according to the doctors. Until it is completely scabbed, he cannot be around a large group of children or get it wet. Other than that, he is a free boy.
We should be leaving here by 11:00 and I plan to go straight to the bath and the bed :0) What will I do without the beeping and constant interruptions of someone coming in?! I hope to sleep well :0) Trey, on the other hand, is more than a little spoiled...
Jared did not come back out here after he got off work at the station. He is at home painting and waiting on the cabinets to be installed. It's back to homebuilding for him.
We all appreciate your prayers so much. This healing has been a small miracle and we are grateful for that. We serve an awesome God!!
Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to Him be glory...
Ephesians 3:20-21
Sunday, June 22, 2008
good news
Well, the infectious disease doctor came in 6:10 a.m. (two days in a row - man they get started early) and said that we need to wait 72 hours for the complete culture test so he would not recommend sending Trey home today. He also said an MRI probably isn't necessary with the healing that is happening. The surgeon came in about 8:15 and said that he would recommend he go home today and that we would need to come visit his office towards the end of the week. So now, the score is one to one. One no, one yes. When the nurse practitioner came in she said that she had been told he was not going home today because of the sensitivity tests (cultures being tested with the antibiotics) but he can go home in the morning. Yay! As much as I would love to go home today, I guess we will stay here and rest and make sure that everything is right before we take him home.
Trey was thrilled to get to stay another day. He has the portable Nintendo that he plays in bed and everything he needs at his service. Jared went to the fire station today so I am here alone. Let's just hope they don't bring out any needles because then I am out until it is over. Three kids later, I have never stayed for their shots, stitches or anything that might cause them pain. I cannot handle seeing my kids hurting. Jared is the hand-holder and comforter at these times. Thank goodness :)
Our prayers are being answered - thank you all for lifting us up in prayer and keeping us in your thoughts. Once again, we have been brought out of the valley and into the meadow.
Trey was thrilled to get to stay another day. He has the portable Nintendo that he plays in bed and everything he needs at his service. Jared went to the fire station today so I am here alone. Let's just hope they don't bring out any needles because then I am out until it is over. Three kids later, I have never stayed for their shots, stitches or anything that might cause them pain. I cannot handle seeing my kids hurting. Jared is the hand-holder and comforter at these times. Thank goodness :)
Our prayers are being answered - thank you all for lifting us up in prayer and keeping us in your thoughts. Once again, we have been brought out of the valley and into the meadow.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Relief and Improvements
I went home today around 12:15. I had really hoped to get to talk to the pediatrician before I left but he still had not come by. I had the baby girl's birthday party to prepare for, so I headed to the house. It was so strange going home to the emptiness that had been for two days. It's hard to explain - it wasn't like coming home from work when no one is home, just an odd feeling. I was doing things randomly; shower, laundry, prepare for party, sweep, prepare for party, get dressed and ready and so on. My mind was going so many different directions with scattered thoughts and ideas for what to do. Usually, I am very chop-chop about doing things but wasn't this afternoon. Jared called and said he was going to go to the cafeteria for lunch and when he came back he called to say that he had missed the doctor. Wouldn't you know it. All Trey knew is that he would be on one antibiotic instead of two. I told Jared to locate the nurse and try to see what the doctor had to say or better yet, find the doctor. He said he would...after he ate. Men.
After he enjoyed his lunch and talked to the dr. here is the latest:
* The culture is starting to grow. (They took a culture from the abcess, put it into an incubator and wait for it to grow. When it grows, they place different medications on it to see which it reacts to and thus they can determine what medicine Trey needs. Isn't this amazing?! I have learned so much.)
* We may get to go home tomorrow but are not to get our hopes up because it may be Monday.
* The one antibiotic that he is on can be taken orally and this is what we need for a departure. Otherwise, we will have to stay for IV antibiotic until the infection is gone. They will know more as they work with the culture.
Ashlyn's party was such a success and I have a lot of blogging to do to catch up on her special day, stay tuned :0)
When I got back from the party, Trey tells me that he can get up and around on his own by putting pressure on the ball of his hurt foot and they have taken him off the IV drip. He still has the IV inserted for the medication. This has freed him up so much. He is all over this little room. His nice nurse brought him a Nintendo and a big TV to play. He is lovin' life!
What can I say except that our prayers are being answered. I have been given such a peace and Trey has been granted healing that only an amazing God can give!!
After he enjoyed his lunch and talked to the dr. here is the latest:
* The culture is starting to grow. (They took a culture from the abcess, put it into an incubator and wait for it to grow. When it grows, they place different medications on it to see which it reacts to and thus they can determine what medicine Trey needs. Isn't this amazing?! I have learned so much.)
* We may get to go home tomorrow but are not to get our hopes up because it may be Monday.
* The one antibiotic that he is on can be taken orally and this is what we need for a departure. Otherwise, we will have to stay for IV antibiotic until the infection is gone. They will know more as they work with the culture.
Ashlyn's party was such a success and I have a lot of blogging to do to catch up on her special day, stay tuned :0)
When I got back from the party, Trey tells me that he can get up and around on his own by putting pressure on the ball of his hurt foot and they have taken him off the IV drip. He still has the IV inserted for the medication. This has freed him up so much. He is all over this little room. His nice nurse brought him a Nintendo and a big TV to play. He is lovin' life!
What can I say except that our prayers are being answered. I have been given such a peace and Trey has been granted healing that only an amazing God can give!!
patience for the patient
Just wanted to post an update on Trey. He is doing great! No fever since yesterday morning, his foot isn't running a fever either - yesterday it was real warm to the touch. The swelling has gone down and the redness is disappearing. It appears that the antibiotics are overcoming the infection, yay! He is in good spirits - but then again, laying around, watching TV and eating in bed are all three ways that Trey loves to spend his time. He said he isn't really ready to come home.
We have seen the infectious disease doctor, the surgeon, the physician's assistant but the answer as to when we will get to go home comes from the doctor that we have not seen yet, the pediatrician. I am waiting patiently to see him. As soon as he visits, I will be heading home to get ready for Ashlyn's birthday party that is at 5:00. She was heartbroken when I told her we may need to change it, so - with Trey's permission, I am going to go home, get the party done and then come back out here. Jared will stay with him, so he is in good hands.
I must end this by saying that I have the best friends, aquaintances and family that a girl could ask for. Thank you so much for your prayers, your calls, your comments, your messages and your willingness to help. I appreciate you all more than you'll ever know!
We have seen the infectious disease doctor, the surgeon, the physician's assistant but the answer as to when we will get to go home comes from the doctor that we have not seen yet, the pediatrician. I am waiting patiently to see him. As soon as he visits, I will be heading home to get ready for Ashlyn's birthday party that is at 5:00. She was heartbroken when I told her we may need to change it, so - with Trey's permission, I am going to go home, get the party done and then come back out here. Jared will stay with him, so he is in good hands.
I must end this by saying that I have the best friends, aquaintances and family that a girl could ask for. Thank you so much for your prayers, your calls, your comments, your messages and your willingness to help. I appreciate you all more than you'll ever know!
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