It is Christmas time and everything is well. We are wanting on Santa to arrive tonight for the grandbabies. Noah and Skylar are so excited and we are excited to see their faces tomorrow when they get here. We are excited that all the grandbabies will be here and my sister and her family will be here with us. Momma and Daddy will not be here. Daddy is still sick and we are going to the Cardologist Thursday the 31st. He is having to get medical clearance for the seed therphy procedure. It has been postponed until we see the cardologist. I am in hopes that this will be re-scheduled in the New Year. Momma is doing as well as can be expected.
I hope that everyone has a wonderful and joyous Christmas with family and friends and that everyone has a Happy New Year. And as always...peace, love and happiness.....
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Sorry...under the weather..
I'm sorry that I have not posted sooner. I had surgery on the 15th and I seen the doctor for the post-op visit. He told me that it looked like an A-bomb had exploded inside of my body. I had scar tissue on my stomach, colon (he didn't remove this), intestines and around my belly button. He said that he hopes that this is not a recurring problem for me. I pulled a muscle under my right rib cage and that has been a problem for me for the past two weeks. I have never pulled a muscle and I hope that I never pull another one. I have been in so much pain. I will be out of work for another week, trying to heal from this.
Daddy will be having treatments for his cancer hopefully before Thanksgiving. His urologist is out of the office due to having surgery on his back and he will not be back in for another 3 to 4 weeks. The oncologist that we have chosen to treat Daddy seems to be a great doctor. He answered question after question when we were in the office last week. The plan at this time is ..seed therpy, external radiation 5 times a week for 5 weeks, and hormone therpy. Daddy has lost 6 pounds in 3 weeks and the doctor is hoping that Daddy will put on some weight while we are waiting on the urologist to return to work.
Momma seems to be having some really bad days lately. She is just not in a good mood and she seems to be angry all the time, with everyone. Especially me and Daddy. The only thing that I know to do is just not feed into negative. Is this just a part of this awful disease? There are times that I want to scream, just get in my car and scream but then I realize that I will not accomplish anything but giving myself a headache so ....
I hope that everyone is doing well..and that the weather your way is nice. One day it is hot here and then by the weekend it is cold. Take care and peace, love and happiness.
Daddy will be having treatments for his cancer hopefully before Thanksgiving. His urologist is out of the office due to having surgery on his back and he will not be back in for another 3 to 4 weeks. The oncologist that we have chosen to treat Daddy seems to be a great doctor. He answered question after question when we were in the office last week. The plan at this time is ..seed therpy, external radiation 5 times a week for 5 weeks, and hormone therpy. Daddy has lost 6 pounds in 3 weeks and the doctor is hoping that Daddy will put on some weight while we are waiting on the urologist to return to work.
Momma seems to be having some really bad days lately. She is just not in a good mood and she seems to be angry all the time, with everyone. Especially me and Daddy. The only thing that I know to do is just not feed into negative. Is this just a part of this awful disease? There are times that I want to scream, just get in my car and scream but then I realize that I will not accomplish anything but giving myself a headache so ....
I hope that everyone is doing well..and that the weather your way is nice. One day it is hot here and then by the weekend it is cold. Take care and peace, love and happiness.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Daddy has an appointment in Savannah on oct. 19 to see the urologist/oncolgist and to figure out what the game plan is going to be. We don't know what stage it is in or if it has spread. My hubby, niece or nephew will be taking him because I will be having surgery on the 15th. I will be going to the doctor's office and the hospital tomorrow to pre-register. I have been sick for a few days so I have not been to Momma and Daddy's house. Everything is going to be okay. I am more worried about what is going on with Daddy.
For some good news, Momma seems like she is doing well. David said that she in spirits and she is calling wanting some peanuts to boil. My neice went yesterday and get her some out the field and took them to her and she picked them off of the bush. I told Jami that I hoped she took pictures of her while she was doing this task. Jami is going to roast some and boil some for her grandparents.
I hope that everyone is going well. Take care and peace, love and happiness.
For some good news, Momma seems like she is doing well. David said that she in spirits and she is calling wanting some peanuts to boil. My neice went yesterday and get her some out the field and took them to her and she picked them off of the bush. I told Jami that I hoped she took pictures of her while she was doing this task. Jami is going to roast some and boil some for her grandparents.
I hope that everyone is going well. Take care and peace, love and happiness.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
I'm okay 2
I know that it has been awhile since I have posted and I apologize.
Momma is not doing well with the ALZ and Parkinson. She has been having some really really bad days. And I am shocked that she remembers me these days. She is regressing to more child like days and not able to control her emotions. She is crying one minute and angry the next. Is this the way that ALZ happens with emotions? Will she continue to go downhill? Sad thing is, I know the answers to these questions and I don't want to face the reality of this disease.
Daddy had the biopsy last Wednesday and we are to go back to Savannah and talk with the doctor tomorrow. Hopefully, we will know that is going on. Daddy said that he is so tired of going back and forth the to doctor is Savannah but that group that he is seeing is the best for this type of problem that he is having.
Last week I got sick and I have been out of work since the 28th of September. I am scheduled to have surgery on October 15th. I am waiting on some bloodwork results. I miss work...and will I be so happy when I can get back to work.
We had Noah for 2 weeks and he is growing up so fast and so handsome. He is learning so much, so fast. We had so much fun with him while was here. He is potty training and I forget how hard is to potty train. I don't remember it being so hard to potty train Brent and Bryan when they were young. He is doing really good just starting out. Bethany and Stephen are doing well. Stephen is having a few issue with his breathing and he will be travleing back to the Atlanta next up week to the see the doctor. Skylar and Dalton are doing well also. These babies are up growing up too fast. Me and David were talking last week when we had Noah and realized that Noah will be in Pre-K next year. Hard to believe but that is the process of life.
Take care and as always..peace, love and happiness......
Momma is not doing well with the ALZ and Parkinson. She has been having some really really bad days. And I am shocked that she remembers me these days. She is regressing to more child like days and not able to control her emotions. She is crying one minute and angry the next. Is this the way that ALZ happens with emotions? Will she continue to go downhill? Sad thing is, I know the answers to these questions and I don't want to face the reality of this disease.
Daddy had the biopsy last Wednesday and we are to go back to Savannah and talk with the doctor tomorrow. Hopefully, we will know that is going on. Daddy said that he is so tired of going back and forth the to doctor is Savannah but that group that he is seeing is the best for this type of problem that he is having.
Last week I got sick and I have been out of work since the 28th of September. I am scheduled to have surgery on October 15th. I am waiting on some bloodwork results. I miss work...and will I be so happy when I can get back to work.
We had Noah for 2 weeks and he is growing up so fast and so handsome. He is learning so much, so fast. We had so much fun with him while was here. He is potty training and I forget how hard is to potty train. I don't remember it being so hard to potty train Brent and Bryan when they were young. He is doing really good just starting out. Bethany and Stephen are doing well. Stephen is having a few issue with his breathing and he will be travleing back to the Atlanta next up week to the see the doctor. Skylar and Dalton are doing well also. These babies are up growing up too fast. Me and David were talking last week when we had Noah and realized that Noah will be in Pre-K next year. Hard to believe but that is the process of life.
Take care and as always..peace, love and happiness......
Friday, July 24, 2009
Another doctor appointment
We are hoping to get in to see the oncoloist and urologist August 3. This has been a roller coaster of a ride with him too. And it is amazing how a family physican will drag their feet when it comes to making a referral. I'm trying really hard not to call them and ask them what is the problem..are they so busy that they can't make this appointment? They have a nurse that does only referrals. So hopefully this will get done this week and we can get into the see the specialist next month.
Nancy, you hit the nail on the head. Just when I thought that I had it figured out what is going on with AD something else happens. Momma seems so depressed this week. And nothing that you say or do helps. She just sits and stares out into space. Saying nothing just looking, no emotions, nothing. Sad as it is, knowing that there is nothing that no one can do.
I hope that everyone is having a good week...take care and as always.. peace, love and happiness...
Nancy, you hit the nail on the head. Just when I thought that I had it figured out what is going on with AD something else happens. Momma seems so depressed this week. And nothing that you say or do helps. She just sits and stares out into space. Saying nothing just looking, no emotions, nothing. Sad as it is, knowing that there is nothing that no one can do.
I hope that everyone is having a good week...take care and as always.. peace, love and happiness...
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Doctor's appointment
We went to Savannah Friday to the surgeon and he told us that the aneurysm is 4 cm in diameter and that he is not worried about doing surgery at this time. I told him about the family physican telling him that about having prostrast cancer and he said that he needs to take care of the immediately. I am hoping to get him in to the see the Urologist and the Oncologist next week. Daddy is in really good spirits with everything that is going on.
Momma is having a really bad week. She has moments that she just gets in a little world of her own. Sad. All week when I have been there, she has been in a zone and I have to call her 3 or 4 times to get her to answer me. I just don't know anything any more. I thought that she better and in reality, she will not get better. There is no miracle drug for ALZ. I try to remain positive. I try to keep a smile on my face especially when I'm around her. I just hope this is a phase. I wonder sometimes, she is going into another stage with ALZ? It seems like a puzzle and everytime you think that you it completed, then something or someone comes along and takes it apart and you have to start all over again. Does that make sense? It breaks my heart to see her like this. Nothing that I can do but watch and pray that she knows that I am here, no matter what.
Me and David have been trying to finish the porch. It started out to be a weekend project that has turned into a 2 month job. We are hoping to put the top on it tomorrow. David has worked really hard, trying to get it completed. It is 16 x 16 ft. It has been a job!!!
Well, Scoot Noodle is just as sweet as he can be. He is laying here next to me while I am checking e-mail and posting. David calls him our mini horse. He is just as cute as can be. He is so spoiled. And funny thing is, he barks and bays like Lil Bit. He is too funny. And the girls get along with him until they are ready to go to bed and then they want him to leave them along.
I hope that everyone has a great week ...take care and always..peace, love and happiness!!
Momma is having a really bad week. She has moments that she just gets in a little world of her own. Sad. All week when I have been there, she has been in a zone and I have to call her 3 or 4 times to get her to answer me. I just don't know anything any more. I thought that she better and in reality, she will not get better. There is no miracle drug for ALZ. I try to remain positive. I try to keep a smile on my face especially when I'm around her. I just hope this is a phase. I wonder sometimes, she is going into another stage with ALZ? It seems like a puzzle and everytime you think that you it completed, then something or someone comes along and takes it apart and you have to start all over again. Does that make sense? It breaks my heart to see her like this. Nothing that I can do but watch and pray that she knows that I am here, no matter what.
Me and David have been trying to finish the porch. It started out to be a weekend project that has turned into a 2 month job. We are hoping to put the top on it tomorrow. David has worked really hard, trying to get it completed. It is 16 x 16 ft. It has been a job!!!
Well, Scoot Noodle is just as sweet as he can be. He is laying here next to me while I am checking e-mail and posting. David calls him our mini horse. He is just as cute as can be. He is so spoiled. And funny thing is, he barks and bays like Lil Bit. He is too funny. And the girls get along with him until they are ready to go to bed and then they want him to leave them along.
I hope that everyone has a great week ...take care and always..peace, love and happiness!!
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Ummmmmm....and a new Scoot Noodle
Sorry that it has been so long since my last post. It has just been crazy. Back and forth to the hospital with Daddy every other day. He is still having alot of problems with his lungs and we finally got an appointment with the surgeon in Savannah for the aneurysm in his stomach. We will be traveling there next Friday to see the doctor. And then hopefully we will be seeing the doctor for the prostrate in the next few weeks.
Momma is doing really well. I really don't know how to explain it. The doctor put her on some medicine that just did not agree with her and I had to call and tell him that it just was not going to work. Momma did not even know that she was in the world. Now that she is off of it, she is so much better. And her mind seems so much clearer.
We have Noah and Haley over the holidays and they are both doing great. We went to Atlanta to suprise David's parents for their anniversay. His mother was so suprised and even more suprised when they seen Noah and Haley. They had so much fun at their Mawma's and PawPa's house. Haley is ready to go back. Yes, they spoil them too. Noah is talking so much now. He is just too sweet. Bethany and Stephen are growing up so fast. And Ms. Bethany aka the Princess is so adorable. I will have to post a few pictures of them when I get a chance.
Okay to explain the Scoot Noodle. Scoot is a new puppy. I found him in the middle of US 23 when me and Daddy were headed home from the hospital 2 Sundays' ago. He was walking down the middle of the highway and I was so scared that he was going to get ran over. When I stopped and called him to me, he was whinning and thin. I give him a Milk Bone dog biscuit and I become his NEW best friend. I picked him up and brought him home. David was not too happy that I was bringing home another animal. Keep in mind that we have 7 dogs already. But he was not too mad when I told him where I found him. Now, it is like he has been here all of this life. And he is too cute. He is solid black with a small patch of white on his breast bone. He has long legs and his tails curls. Strange huh? And he got him a new red pawn print collar. The girls were none too happy with this addition to the family but they have grown to tolerate him. And I use the word tolerate, cautionly. Some days they like him, some days they done. He loves to aggravate them when they are trying to sleep but then they will get up and play with him. He is a sweet noddle.
Work is going good. Staying busy.
I will post when we find out what is going on with Daddy next week. I hope that everyone has a great week. Peace, love and happiness....
Momma is doing really well. I really don't know how to explain it. The doctor put her on some medicine that just did not agree with her and I had to call and tell him that it just was not going to work. Momma did not even know that she was in the world. Now that she is off of it, she is so much better. And her mind seems so much clearer.
We have Noah and Haley over the holidays and they are both doing great. We went to Atlanta to suprise David's parents for their anniversay. His mother was so suprised and even more suprised when they seen Noah and Haley. They had so much fun at their Mawma's and PawPa's house. Haley is ready to go back. Yes, they spoil them too. Noah is talking so much now. He is just too sweet. Bethany and Stephen are growing up so fast. And Ms. Bethany aka the Princess is so adorable. I will have to post a few pictures of them when I get a chance.
Okay to explain the Scoot Noodle. Scoot is a new puppy. I found him in the middle of US 23 when me and Daddy were headed home from the hospital 2 Sundays' ago. He was walking down the middle of the highway and I was so scared that he was going to get ran over. When I stopped and called him to me, he was whinning and thin. I give him a Milk Bone dog biscuit and I become his NEW best friend. I picked him up and brought him home. David was not too happy that I was bringing home another animal. Keep in mind that we have 7 dogs already. But he was not too mad when I told him where I found him. Now, it is like he has been here all of this life. And he is too cute. He is solid black with a small patch of white on his breast bone. He has long legs and his tails curls. Strange huh? And he got him a new red pawn print collar. The girls were none too happy with this addition to the family but they have grown to tolerate him. And I use the word tolerate, cautionly. Some days they like him, some days they done. He loves to aggravate them when they are trying to sleep but then they will get up and play with him. He is a sweet noddle.
Work is going good. Staying busy.
I will post when we find out what is going on with Daddy next week. I hope that everyone has a great week. Peace, love and happiness....
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Happy Father's Day
To my Daddy,
To the first man in my life....Thank you for everything that you have done for me.
You thought me so much in life. How to ride a bike, how to change to oil in my car, to change a flat tire, to fix a busted water pipe, how to stand on my own two feet and make a life for me and the boys. I just wanted to let you know that I love you and I'm proud to call you Daddy...
Once again, I love you!!!!!
To the first man in my life....Thank you for everything that you have done for me.
You thought me so much in life. How to ride a bike, how to change to oil in my car, to change a flat tire, to fix a busted water pipe, how to stand on my own two feet and make a life for me and the boys. I just wanted to let you know that I love you and I'm proud to call you Daddy...
Once again, I love you!!!!!
Thoughts
There is so much going on in my family at this time and it is just heartbreaking. I have noticed that when things are going good at work then something in the universe makes you home life difficult and when things at great home then work really sucks. Does that make sense at all?
Daddy is not doing good at all. He has good days and bad days and the bad days seem to come more often than not. I found out Friday that he has prostate cancer and the doctor is going to make an appointment for his to see a surgeon in Jacksonville Fla with the issue with his stomach. And then we will address the issue of cancer. So my mind is just cluttered and I'm trying to come to terms with this news.
And as if that was not enough bad news, my niece has cancer (started in her ovaries and has spread and wrapped around her rib cage). So, she is has started chemo and is staying sick. She is trying to work 3 days a week but I'm not sure how long she will be able to continue working. She is a brave soul. She has been doing to seed chemo.
I seen Momma yesterday and it was sad. She was talking really soft, like a child. Talking in broken sentences and forgetting where the conversion was going. She talked about her new car..yes Daddy went a bought a new car and told her that it is hers. She can't drive but she loves to ride. That is something that is new. She usually does not like to leave the house but she loves to just get out and ride and look. She wanted to know if I wanted to take her from a ride in her car. I told her we would go and then she said that it was too hot outside to go anywhere. It was 108 with the heat index yesterday. So it is really really hot here. Then 10 minutes later, she started talking about Daddy having cancer and we talked about Daddy going to Macon Ga to to see a doctor there that his brother seen when he had prostate cancer.
I left there feeling tired, sad and depressed. I really don't know what to do or think at this moment. Confused ... that is the right word I think.
All the grand babies are doing well. We are hoping to see them all over the 4th of July. We will be traveling to Atlanta to see David's family and then we will be going to see the grand babies too. David is trying to get the porch finished. It was originally built to be a deck and then he wanted to top it off and screen it in so now it is porch. I'm not sure what type of outdoor furniture we are going to put out there on it but I will be so GLAD when it DONE. We have been working on this project for 6 weeks. I guess that is not too bad when we are just working on it on Saturdays.
Work is work. I'm really enjoying being in the work force but I know that there I'm going to take some time off in the near future to deal with all the things that is going with Daddy and I will do it. I know that my job is secure and that gives me some peace of mind. I will go back to work after Daddy has his surgery and then I will take days off when he has to go and take his chemo.
I have to keep a positive attitude about this like I do with Momma and ALZ. I know that there is no cure but I know that in her heart she knows her kids and her grand kids and that her mind is just a bunch of stumbling blocks. To me, the only thing that matters is what is in her heart. I have always said.."her mind might not remember me but her heart will never forget me." And then the tears start flowing...
Have a great week my blogger friends..try to cool if it is hot where you are...and remember.. peace, love and happiness!
Daddy is not doing good at all. He has good days and bad days and the bad days seem to come more often than not. I found out Friday that he has prostate cancer and the doctor is going to make an appointment for his to see a surgeon in Jacksonville Fla with the issue with his stomach. And then we will address the issue of cancer. So my mind is just cluttered and I'm trying to come to terms with this news.
And as if that was not enough bad news, my niece has cancer (started in her ovaries and has spread and wrapped around her rib cage). So, she is has started chemo and is staying sick. She is trying to work 3 days a week but I'm not sure how long she will be able to continue working. She is a brave soul. She has been doing to seed chemo.
I seen Momma yesterday and it was sad. She was talking really soft, like a child. Talking in broken sentences and forgetting where the conversion was going. She talked about her new car..yes Daddy went a bought a new car and told her that it is hers. She can't drive but she loves to ride. That is something that is new. She usually does not like to leave the house but she loves to just get out and ride and look. She wanted to know if I wanted to take her from a ride in her car. I told her we would go and then she said that it was too hot outside to go anywhere. It was 108 with the heat index yesterday. So it is really really hot here. Then 10 minutes later, she started talking about Daddy having cancer and we talked about Daddy going to Macon Ga to to see a doctor there that his brother seen when he had prostate cancer.
I left there feeling tired, sad and depressed. I really don't know what to do or think at this moment. Confused ... that is the right word I think.
All the grand babies are doing well. We are hoping to see them all over the 4th of July. We will be traveling to Atlanta to see David's family and then we will be going to see the grand babies too. David is trying to get the porch finished. It was originally built to be a deck and then he wanted to top it off and screen it in so now it is porch. I'm not sure what type of outdoor furniture we are going to put out there on it but I will be so GLAD when it DONE. We have been working on this project for 6 weeks. I guess that is not too bad when we are just working on it on Saturdays.
Work is work. I'm really enjoying being in the work force but I know that there I'm going to take some time off in the near future to deal with all the things that is going with Daddy and I will do it. I know that my job is secure and that gives me some peace of mind. I will go back to work after Daddy has his surgery and then I will take days off when he has to go and take his chemo.
I have to keep a positive attitude about this like I do with Momma and ALZ. I know that there is no cure but I know that in her heart she knows her kids and her grand kids and that her mind is just a bunch of stumbling blocks. To me, the only thing that matters is what is in her heart. I have always said.."her mind might not remember me but her heart will never forget me." And then the tears start flowing...
Have a great week my blogger friends..try to cool if it is hot where you are...and remember.. peace, love and happiness!
Monday, June 15, 2009
I'm okay
I am so sorry that I have not been online in a few weeks. It has been too busy. Work is work and at home staying busier than I am at work. But seriously, work is going great and I am mentoring a new staff member.
Momma seems to be having some really good days in the last weeks. And I was told at the doctor's office that Daddy has a anuisum in his stomach and we are waiting on him to make a decision on what he is going to do. I have been trying to talk to him about going to see a surgeon but I don't know how that is going to go. I have faith that he is going to be okay.
The grandbabies are doing really well. I can't wait to see the newest grandson, Stephen Todd Ursrey (Stu for short). We are planning a trip to be with them soon.
Take care and hope that everyone is having a great week. Peace, love and happiness
Momma seems to be having some really good days in the last weeks. And I was told at the doctor's office that Daddy has a anuisum in his stomach and we are waiting on him to make a decision on what he is going to do. I have been trying to talk to him about going to see a surgeon but I don't know how that is going to go. I have faith that he is going to be okay.
The grandbabies are doing really well. I can't wait to see the newest grandson, Stephen Todd Ursrey (Stu for short). We are planning a trip to be with them soon.
Take care and hope that everyone is having a great week. Peace, love and happiness
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Happy 3rd Birthday Noah
My favorite little boy is turning 3 on Saturday. Noah...Happy Birthday my love...you are the biggest part of my world and I love you and miss you so much...peace. love and happiness...Nana
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
A new baby in the family
Stephen Todd Ursrey was born on May 5th around 6:15 pm. He came into the world weighing 8 lbs. even and was 20 1/2 inches long. He looks just like his siblings and is a wonderful addition to our family. Veronica and Bryan thank you both for a beautiful grandson and thank you for Haley, Noah and Bethany also. They are all wonderful grandchildren and I can not imagine our life without them. They are all blessings from the good Lord above. We love you all ..Momma and Daddy aka Nan and Papa.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
A quick update
I know that it has been a few weeks since I have been on and posted. The last 2 weeks have been so busy for me, at work and at home. We heard from all the grandbabies at Easter. Haley, Noah and Bethany are doing really well. Haley is enjoying school. Noah is Noah, talking up a storm and missing his Papa. When I was talking with him that is who he wanted. Imagine that? And his Papa is missing them all. Bethany is becoming mobile and is trying to walk. It is so hard to believe that she is going to be 1 year old in few weeks. Veronica (Bryan's wife) is ready to have Stephen any day now. So, we are really looking forward to our new grandson.
Skylar and Dalton are both doing well. That is my oldest son's children. Skylar will talk for just a few minutes at the time and then she is done with the phone. Dalton is sitting up and trying to crawl. Hard to believe that these babies are growing up so fast, but they are.
Work is work. I stay busy, busy, busy.
Momma is have a few good days here and there but overall she is doing okay. Daddy is not doing well at all but that is to be expected with COPD. I have been up there 4 days this week and when he breaths, I can hear him weezing.
Oh, there is going to be a documentary on HBO 2 beinging May 2, 2009 dealing with A.D. The ad was saying that "this is a battle that will be won, and that there are many new advances with this disease." I hope and pray that the doctors' are right. This is an awful disease that many. many people are living with. This is going to be a 4 part series. Maria Shriver will be on the first segment, then there is going to be a part dealing with caregivers and the other parts will be with doctors. I hope that everyone will be the chance to see this.
I hope that every is doing well. We finally got around to planting the garden this weekend. The rain has let up for now. We have gotten over 10 inches of rain in the last 2 weeks so needless to say, it is wet here. I could not believe how much seed has gone up especially corn. 9.00 dollars a pound.
Take care and have a great week...Peace, love and happiness
Skylar and Dalton are both doing well. That is my oldest son's children. Skylar will talk for just a few minutes at the time and then she is done with the phone. Dalton is sitting up and trying to crawl. Hard to believe that these babies are growing up so fast, but they are.
Work is work. I stay busy, busy, busy.
Momma is have a few good days here and there but overall she is doing okay. Daddy is not doing well at all but that is to be expected with COPD. I have been up there 4 days this week and when he breaths, I can hear him weezing.
Oh, there is going to be a documentary on HBO 2 beinging May 2, 2009 dealing with A.D. The ad was saying that "this is a battle that will be won, and that there are many new advances with this disease." I hope and pray that the doctors' are right. This is an awful disease that many. many people are living with. This is going to be a 4 part series. Maria Shriver will be on the first segment, then there is going to be a part dealing with caregivers and the other parts will be with doctors. I hope that everyone will be the chance to see this.
I hope that every is doing well. We finally got around to planting the garden this weekend. The rain has let up for now. We have gotten over 10 inches of rain in the last 2 weeks so needless to say, it is wet here. I could not believe how much seed has gone up especially corn. 9.00 dollars a pound.
Take care and have a great week...Peace, love and happiness
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Taking a day off!!!
Yea, I needed a day off. I have not taken a day off of work since Dec. 8th except for the weekends and I stay so busy on the weekends until it seems like I work so I took the day off. And I doing anything productive? NO. I did feed the dogs this morning. David is out of town and left at 5 am and the dogs went back to sleep. Yea, they were inside last night due to the thunder storms and we were under a tornado watch. It was thundering, lightening and hailing in your neck of the woods. And I didn't have the heart to leave them in the yard with this weather. These dogs are like my kids so ....This happened Saturday and then again last night. Ella is just terrified of bad weather and was in my lap all night until I went to bed with a splitting headache.
Momma is having a few good days. I went by and seen them last night for a few hours and it was question after question. But that is the way that it is with Momma. Same questions in a row. All you can do is answer her. My sister called me last (Burkett's wife) and we had a wonderful, open and honest conversation about what is going on it her life. She is sad and lonely. I hope that one day she will find someone to love her. She is a wonderful person and has a heart of gold and she does not need to be alone. She is young. She has a lot to offer someone. I hope that she finds someone if nothing else to be a friend, someone to go to the movies with, have dinner with. No one deserves to be alone. She did tell me that she has spoken with my son (Noah's father) and that everything is well with the kids. I don't know that there is an emotion that I feel as of this moment but saddness, broken-hearted, missing them. My "two buddy" .....
Have a great week...peace, love and happiness.....
Momma is having a few good days. I went by and seen them last night for a few hours and it was question after question. But that is the way that it is with Momma. Same questions in a row. All you can do is answer her. My sister called me last (Burkett's wife) and we had a wonderful, open and honest conversation about what is going on it her life. She is sad and lonely. I hope that one day she will find someone to love her. She is a wonderful person and has a heart of gold and she does not need to be alone. She is young. She has a lot to offer someone. I hope that she finds someone if nothing else to be a friend, someone to go to the movies with, have dinner with. No one deserves to be alone. She did tell me that she has spoken with my son (Noah's father) and that everything is well with the kids. I don't know that there is an emotion that I feel as of this moment but saddness, broken-hearted, missing them. My "two buddy" .....
Have a great week...peace, love and happiness.....
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Saturday road trip
I went to Savannah with 2 of my closest friends and the rain did not dampen our trip. We refused to let that happen. We went shopping and had a wonderful dinner in which we sit in Applebee's and laughed, laughed and laughed some more. As we sit in the resturant the rain fell and we waited for the rain to let up so that we could make a mad dash to Yukon. As we were leaving, the hot sign was on at Krispy Kreme and we went in and got donuts while they were hot. We didn't eat a donut until we were nearly home but they were still good.
It was good to get out of town for a few hours and just let everything go. I left my phone in my truck, no calls while I was shopping. And it felt really good. Thanks Pam-a-la and Tiff for the fun day away and the laughs...YEA we laughed and then laughed some more. We will be laughing for some time about this road trip.
The rain was really bad here last night and there were times that we drove only 30 to 40 mph but we were in no hurry to get home. When I got home, we had already had over 4 inches of rain. Keep in mind, I left my house around 1 pm and it is a 2 hour drive to Savannah. I got home at 9 pm and the puppies were running around barking and whinning. My Daddy told me this morning that that weather was awful here yesterday. Thunder, lightening, hail...and then just a down pour of rain. But everyone is okay and the puppies have slept all day and will not get too far from me. Imagine that? I hope that the rain dries up soon. My back yard looks like a pond, but we needed the rain like so many others. Hopefully you all will get some rain soon.
Momma is doing okay...confused alot but okay. Daddy seems to be feeling better this weekend and I have been trying to keep him off of the lawn mower, but he loves to keep his lawn mowed and the yards looking nice.
Take care and hope that everyone has a great week. Peace, love and happiness!!!!!!!!
It was good to get out of town for a few hours and just let everything go. I left my phone in my truck, no calls while I was shopping. And it felt really good. Thanks Pam-a-la and Tiff for the fun day away and the laughs...YEA we laughed and then laughed some more. We will be laughing for some time about this road trip.
The rain was really bad here last night and there were times that we drove only 30 to 40 mph but we were in no hurry to get home. When I got home, we had already had over 4 inches of rain. Keep in mind, I left my house around 1 pm and it is a 2 hour drive to Savannah. I got home at 9 pm and the puppies were running around barking and whinning. My Daddy told me this morning that that weather was awful here yesterday. Thunder, lightening, hail...and then just a down pour of rain. But everyone is okay and the puppies have slept all day and will not get too far from me. Imagine that? I hope that the rain dries up soon. My back yard looks like a pond, but we needed the rain like so many others. Hopefully you all will get some rain soon.
Momma is doing okay...confused alot but okay. Daddy seems to be feeling better this weekend and I have been trying to keep him off of the lawn mower, but he loves to keep his lawn mowed and the yards looking nice.
Take care and hope that everyone has a great week. Peace, love and happiness!!!!!!!!
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Daily Grind
Okay, let me apologize for taking so long to post. This has been a month that has been unreal.
Momma seems to be worse by the day. She calls my cellphone and will leave so many mesages while I'm at work. She has my work number but will call me at work. I guess that when she worked that it was a "no-no" to call someone on the job unless it was an emergency. She tells me that she does not want to bother me at work. And I reassure her that she can call me. Daddy is not doing great with his COPD. But he has a sharp mind and that is a blessing.
Work is work. It has it changelles but everything is going well.
We still have not heard from the grandbabies since January 20 and I try not to dwell on it too much but we miss them so much. I have no idea how they are doing but I trust that God is taking care of them and keeping them out of harms way. One day, and hopefully soon, we will see them. Life has a way of kicking you in the gut and keeping you down when it happens. It is hard not to think of them, especially Noah, when it is quiet at home. I can hear him say, "bye, c ya, later". I can hear him call Lulu but he called her "Chubba". And I know the one thing that I miss the most and seeing his sweet face when I came into the back door and him calling his Papa and grabbing his leg, hugging him. Sweet, sweet Noah. And believe me when I say, a Hershey's kiss is not the same without him. He and his Papa would eat "2" every night. That is what he called a kiss..he wanted to have 2 and his Papa to have 2. There has been a bag in the refrigerator since January. Not eaten, sitting in his spot so that he could go and get him and Papa "2". My heart is broken but in reality there is not much that I nor no one else can do. But that does not stop my heart from breaking....I will be okay and it will get better with time or that is what they say but you can't prove it by me.
Take care my friends. And hopefully I will be online again this weekend. Love, peace and happiness.....
Momma seems to be worse by the day. She calls my cellphone and will leave so many mesages while I'm at work. She has my work number but will call me at work. I guess that when she worked that it was a "no-no" to call someone on the job unless it was an emergency. She tells me that she does not want to bother me at work. And I reassure her that she can call me. Daddy is not doing great with his COPD. But he has a sharp mind and that is a blessing.
Work is work. It has it changelles but everything is going well.
We still have not heard from the grandbabies since January 20 and I try not to dwell on it too much but we miss them so much. I have no idea how they are doing but I trust that God is taking care of them and keeping them out of harms way. One day, and hopefully soon, we will see them. Life has a way of kicking you in the gut and keeping you down when it happens. It is hard not to think of them, especially Noah, when it is quiet at home. I can hear him say, "bye, c ya, later". I can hear him call Lulu but he called her "Chubba". And I know the one thing that I miss the most and seeing his sweet face when I came into the back door and him calling his Papa and grabbing his leg, hugging him. Sweet, sweet Noah. And believe me when I say, a Hershey's kiss is not the same without him. He and his Papa would eat "2" every night. That is what he called a kiss..he wanted to have 2 and his Papa to have 2. There has been a bag in the refrigerator since January. Not eaten, sitting in his spot so that he could go and get him and Papa "2". My heart is broken but in reality there is not much that I nor no one else can do. But that does not stop my heart from breaking....I will be okay and it will get better with time or that is what they say but you can't prove it by me.
Take care my friends. And hopefully I will be online again this weekend. Love, peace and happiness.....
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Everything is going okay
I know that it has been awhile since I have posted. It has been an extremely long week. Last Friday my boss passed away. He also had liver cancer. It seems unreal to walk in the office and him not sitting at his desk, with the biggest smile, and asking.."how ya' doing..what's going on?" He is a wonderful man, great person to work for. We miss him so much. RIP Mr. Comstock.
It seems like something in the world is not right. I go by my sister's house and Burkett is not there and it just does not seem right. I know that he is in a better palce, where there is no pain, no suffering. It still does not seem right without him here. Every morning, I pass the place where he was laid to rest and every afternoon I pass it again. Some days are harder than others but I know that it will get easier as time goes by.
Momma and Daddy is doing okay. Momma has had a rough week. It seems like it when the weather is colder she has rough days and even rougher nights. Daddy is just tired. I wish the weather would settle here. One day it is 70 and the next day it is 30 again. I will be glad to see warm weather so that Momma will feel like being out of the house.
I hope that everyone has a great week! Peace. love and happiness......
It seems like something in the world is not right. I go by my sister's house and Burkett is not there and it just does not seem right. I know that he is in a better palce, where there is no pain, no suffering. It still does not seem right without him here. Every morning, I pass the place where he was laid to rest and every afternoon I pass it again. Some days are harder than others but I know that it will get easier as time goes by.
Momma and Daddy is doing okay. Momma has had a rough week. It seems like it when the weather is colder she has rough days and even rougher nights. Daddy is just tired. I wish the weather would settle here. One day it is 70 and the next day it is 30 again. I will be glad to see warm weather so that Momma will feel like being out of the house.
I hope that everyone has a great week! Peace. love and happiness......
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
IN MEMORY
Today, I thank God for being a loving and caring God. I thank him for not allowing Lamar to stay on this Earth in pain. I thank God for love and mercy for our family. Last night, we all gathered in his home and so many of his family and friends were there talking and telling him of their love for him. So many prayers being lifted up for God's will to be done. So many of his friends talking about the "good ole' days" of fishing in Brunswick or the local creek and seeing the same friends kiss him on his head and tell him that he will be missed and of the love that they have for him.
The pain that he was in was unbearable. Words escape me as I try to write to post. So, bear with me. When I got to his home yesterday he was in awful pain. My SIL was holding his right hand as I rubbed his back, trying ease the pain until the medicine could get back to be administered. Finally, the meds were administered to him and then he eased off. He was looking at the ceiling like he was looking into the heavens. Even while in this pain, we wanted to go in the yard. Keep in mind, he could not walk. But he wanted to go in the yard and see the stars. (yea, he was a outdoor lover)
Sit in the porch or under the shelter during a rain storm, just to sit there. He would look around (not moving his head, only his eyes) to see who was there. Around (8:30) the hospice nurse came and decided he needed pain meds. After this, he nodded off.
I started calling this morning at 6:15am to get updates and told family members that I would be at work but would be leaving at noon if not before. I called and talked with Peggy around 9:15 am and she told it was getting really bad. She put the phone next to ear and I told him that I love him and that he could go and take care of things in Heaven and that I would take care of things here. That I would make sure that Peggy was okay. He moaned and then I told my sister that I would see her at lunch. At 9:40am I got the call that he had passed on. So, Lamar go ahead and do some fishing with Granny B. and know that we love you and will miss you more than words can say.
I am so thankful that he is no longer suffering and in pain. I am thankful that he is whole again.
Please pray for our family during this time. I hope that everyone has a good week. And always...peace, love and happiness!!!
P.S. That is Lamar and Max, his Pug at the store where we all go to get coffee in the mornings. I caught them this morning at 7am and took several pictures of them. Max and Bitsy would not leave Lamar last night as I think that they knew what was going on.
Friday, January 30, 2009
hands....
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This is a picture that I took of Noah and my Dad over Thanksgiving weekend. Noah was picking up pine straw and laying them straight in Daddy's hands. I look at this picture and realize that my Daddy hands are worn but still tender. I look at Noah's hands and realize that he is still has innocence and that he thinks everything in the world is good. And everything in is world is not really that great. We have not seen him in 4 days and we are really worried. And we do have cause to be but I will not air out someone else's dirty life on this page. But please believe, we have real cause to be worried. Will I ever see him again? I don't know. I know one thing. I will say many, many prayers for him during the day. Pray for happiness, safety, and love. When he was with me I know that he was safe, he was happy and that he knew he had love, without reservation. Noah....Bethany...Nan and Papa loves you and misses you so much.. May peace, love and happiness surround you all.....take care my freinds...
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Dalton Brice
Here is a picture of Dalton Brice..He is only 24 hours old in this picture but he is truly a sweet baby. Not to mention he is a cute little boy. (I know that I'm being a little partical, uh?) Skylar, his little sister does not know that what to think about him but I know that they are watching her around him. She has been the baby for 2 years and now she has a new baby brother. She was going to put in "her baby stroller" Saturday when they got home with him and take him for a little stroll. I just wanted to share a picture with my blogger freinds of newest little one. Take care, stay warm and as please know that I'm thinking of you all. Peace, love and happiness!!!!
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Dalton Brice Ursrey
I am so happy to post that we have a new grandson. He came into this world Thursday Jan. 15, 2009 around 11:30 am. He weighed 8 lbs. and 21 inches long. He has a head full of black hair, blue eyes and the longest fingers and feet that I have ever seen on a new born child. He is precious. And we are so happy that God has blessed us with a healthy and happy little boy. I hope that everyone has a great week. Peace, love and happiness!
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Busy????
I have been so busy...between work and still making doctors' appointments with Momma and Daddy..I feel like I'm on the go all the time. 2 doctor's this week with Momma...the family doctor and the nuerologist. I am thankful that I have a job that will allow me to get off to still make the doctor's appointments. The job is going great..busy, busy, busy.
I hope that everyone is doing great. Take care and hope to post more later...Peace, love and happiness!!!!
I hope that everyone is doing great. Take care and hope to post more later...Peace, love and happiness!!!!
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