The boys are fine. They got to see their PaPa in the hospital yesterday for the first time. They weren't old enough but the doctors gave us a special priviledge. Talk about great medicine!! For both Papa and the boys.
Ben was just awarded to the High Honor Roll with a 4.05 GPA. All A's with 1 B+. I didn't realize that they already had weighted classes, in 6TH GRADE! It's amazing what they learn and how much earlier they are learning it.
What would we have done?
Nikolas just went on a field trip to a rock museum. He thought it was the coolest thing ever. Next week Ben is going on one to the Shedd aquarium in Chicago.
At least that's better than the "health" field trip that Ben took last year. You know the one, where they learn all about the birds and bees. (and yes, I had already spoken with him about this.)
QUESTION FOR ALL: Field trips??? Where and what do your kids get to do for their field trips??? Ones in the past or coming up in the future.
Things have been rough. When it rains it pours. They had to put dad back on the respirator and today they did a tracheotomy. This could be permanent. Won't really know for awhile. He just doesn't have enough strength in his chest muscles to control his breathing. Baby steps.
Also, you're not going to believe this, but Dieter fell while skating on Saturday and sadly, xray today confirmed, it is broken. Appt with the ortho probably tomorrow. This on top of the major allergy attack with full blown hives that I've been dealing with this past week. Ugh....predisone.
We'd like to be done with all the drama now. I hate to even say it, but what else could possibly happen now???
But really, enough about our drama. (and this is more than we have in a couple of years, so we'd like to be done.)
How is everyone else? And where is everyone?? More chatter is needed folks. I know you're there. I mean look at the amount of crap that we have going on and I'm still posting.....What's your excuse??? Is anyone possibly having a worse couple of weeks??? I mean really, someone, one of you, has GOT to be able to top the not so Prim & Proper drama of the day.
Laughter is good medicine. It's better than crying and screaming. POST!!! please
I hope evrything will get better for you soon. I have been there myself. Listen to this, last year or so, it all started with my husband totaling out his truck and hurting his back, then a month later my oldest daughter had to have shoulder surgery, the very next month my other daughter slipped and fell off the school bus and cracked some ribs. So of coarse, my son decided he would like some of this attention. The very next month he was playing baseball and broke his elbow. What next I say, then my mother went in the hospital for a week that same month. Low and behold, husband was feeling better with the steroid injections he was getting in the back and got out his old dirt bike. Of coarse he had to have a wreck on his motorcycle, in my own yard,and broke his shoulder blade. Next came the head on collision with my daughter and another player at first base in softball, ambulance ride, stitches and all, this was the week before prom, talk about drama. Now with all of this happening, I was very tired and emotional at times. I was either at home or in a Dr.'s office being a full time nurse with no benefits. I now look back and I am greatful I was able to be there for everyone when they needed me the most. You will make it, I promise. Hang in there. Take time to breathe. Use these worrisome and frustrating times as stepping stones, not stumbling blocks. You will be able to give someone, somewhere in the future, the strength to go on with the words and actions you are now showing. You are doing amazingly well. Good Luck and God Bless
Yesterday I had to drop my son to leave for the Navy. That went agenst everything I have ever done as a mom. To drive away and leave him behind. I have heard everything that people have said about what I should think and how I should feel. But, I would rather give birth a 100 times then to say goodbye for any amount of time. His dad said he couldn't do it, so it was left to his brother and I. Lori, I have given him your phone number. So if some young man calls you out of the blue it is mine. I know God has His hands on him and he is safe. As a mom I want my hands on him.
Thank you all for your prayers, knowing I have a group of frinds in my corner means so much. The time I have spent with you has helped me in more ways then I can ever say. Thank you all.
Lori - This is Janell. We gave and will be praying for your dad. What is it that Dieter broke? Paul keeps saying your name when he is by the fridge because I have a copy of that picture someone has on their website of you, me, and him. Keep us posted. Tell everyone hi.
Lori- With all that is going on in your life, to read you will be there for my son, you are a great friend. God will bless you. I went to a Women of Faith conf. last weekend and something that was said hit home. "What we go through makes us who we are" and you wonderful.
Janell - Dieter has a hairline fracture on his right radius. Fortunately he only needs the splint. This will make showering and sleeping easier. He is limited to no more than 5 pounds and the splint for 6 weeks. More of an inconvenience than anything else. It could have be much worse. Sounds like we're finally getting a break.
Donna - We do what we can to take care of each other. Ultimately, what else is there?? We'd be honored to host your son here when he calls. what's he doing for Thanksgiving?? They use to have a soldier for thanksgiving program. Maybe he can check on that and let us know.
Tommy - We saw gas for $ 1.97 up north today. It's still $ 2.25 closest to us.
Did anyone see the weather? There was some SERIOUS lake effect snow that hit Indiana and Michigan. Some have a foot of snow or more. We got nuttin! :(
Lori, I don't know. I had to drop him off on Mon. his dad said he couldn't do it. But, when he got there last night who did he call, HIS DAD. I have not heard from him. And YES I am MADD!!!!!!!!! Andrew and I waited up for the call that never came. We are both hurt. Dad did call to tell me that he heard from him. Ya! for Dad.
Donna - If he were a NFL football player, he would have spent his whole youth playing football with dad and waving to YOU on national tv. It's just the way it goes.
I just passed the gas station on the way home tonight and I am please to see the prices have dropped here again. $1.67 Very glad for it myself, just did not think I would see that price again for a long time. YESSSS!!!!!
