Every summer this beautiful flower blooms and I think of my sweet little Lexi and her mom. Lexi gave me this the year that she was in my class. My that seem to be so many year ago. These are the happy things that I can look back on and remember who gave them to me. I have many items from former students that I often see around the house and each one makes me smile when I need a little lift. It just goes to show that the simplest things can make a person smile.
I just talked to mom and she and sissy had been out and about. She went out to the Teen Room and then wanted to go down stairs and got a lemonade. They went outside and strolled around the hospital to get some fresh air. They are saying that she may get to come home tomorrow. Yeah!!! Thank you so much for all your calls and comments for her speedy recovery.
We can't wait until she gets home. I know little Sophie will be so glad to see her. When she stayed with me she knew that something was not right. They may be dogs, but they act like humans.
Ok, Kim tagged me with this little fun ABC challenge and now here goes....
A~Age: 35 and loving it.
B~Bed Size: King Size baby
C~Chore you hate: Folding Socks
D~Dogs names: Romeo
E~Essential to start you day: Dr. Pepper and a phone call to Mom
F~Favorite Color/s: Green (any shade)
G~Gold or Silver: Both
H~Height: 5'2.5" (Got to get that half inch in)
I~Instruments you play: My jaws or so my husband says
J~Job Title: Mom and Pre-K teacher (best two jobs in the world)
K~Kids: Two Boys Clint and Curtis (Kristen counts too she's part time mine)
L~Living Arrangements: Married, (15 yrs in August)
M~Mom's name: Linda
N~Nicknames: Slugger (years ago when I played ball at Midway and I mean years ago)
O~Overnight hospital stays (other than births): Gall Bladder and Esophageal Spasm
P~Pet Peeve: Driving under the speed limit in the fast lane.
Q~Quote from a movie: "Go ahead Punk make my day", Clint Eastwood
R~Right or left handed: Right
S~Siblings: One little sister, Melissa
T~Time you wake up: Usually around 5:00 am, but later when school is out.
U~Underwear: Yes, but no granny ones
V~Vegetable you dislike: None
W~What make you run late? The boys
X~X-Rays you have had: Yes, Chest, knee & elbow
Y~Yummy food you make: Chocolate Cream Cheese Cake and Chicken and rice.
Z~Zoo animal: Zebra's I love the black and white stripes.
I now tag LuLu, Tonya Jones, Heather and Julie
Melissa surgery went well today. She was taken in around 9:30 and dad at 12:30 dad called and said that the surgeon would be out in about 30 minutes to talk to them. When she was in recovery she told mom she wanted a picture of Sophie (her Malti-poo) and I am going to fluff her up and put bows in her hair and make her picture and put it in a frame for her to put in her room. I could hear relief in mom voice when I talked to her late this afternoon. They took one of her ribs and fused 5 vertebrates and 4 disk. I am curious as to how they put the two rods down her spine. Mom said she wasn't sure either. She will have a few rough days, but I know that she will be a trooper.
I also got good news today at my appointment. He put me in a smaller brace and told me to keep doing what I was doing and call when I got ready for the shots. This was an option that I had and wanted to try before I started the shots. I only have to wear my brace when I am doing active stuff , bending or squatting. So we are home for the night and ready for our movie and then bed.
We are going down Sunday and taking Dad out for breakfast before we go. The boys are going to take care of Dad tomorrow night. Clint said that he wanted to say with papa so that he did not have to be alone. Thanks to for all the sweet comments and calls and all the prayers that have gone out today for my family.
Tomorrow Melissa will have her scoliosis's surgery at Vanderbilt. Mom is really worried, but how wouldn't be. Melissa doesn't seem to be bothered by it, but I don't think she really realizes what is about to happen. I know she will bounce back.
I have a Dr. appointment in Murfreesboro at TOA in the morning so I am not going down for her surgery. I really feel bad, but this appointment has been rescheduled twice already. Mom said that she would call when they take her in. The surgery is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. and I hope they start on time. It is killing me that I am not getting to go, but I just don't think the boys could handle the waiting.
We are dog sitting for her. Sophie came home with us tonight and she is in the bed with Clint right now. I didn't realize what an impact it would have on me, but I sat in front of the computer and cried this morning worrying. I just prayed a prayer and put it in God's hands. She will be in Vanderbilt for a week or longer. It is going to be a long road. I will do my best to keep you updated.
Please keep Mrs. Faye Hickey and her family in your prayers. Her husband Jack has been in bad health for a while now and the family was called in this morning. Many of you know Mrs. Faye from Westwood Kindergarten. She had dedicated herself to taking care of him while he has been sick these past months.
Today Clint turned 11. I can not believe my baby is that old. Seems like yesterday I was bouncing and padding his back to burp him. All those little outfits with matching socks and now it is blue jeans, t-shirts and boots.
As you can see we had a football party. He wanted hot wings, nacho and chips, fruit and some other finger foods. It was our own little tailgate birthday party. He invited his friend Garrett over for a sleepover and a fun day at the pool yesterday.
We celebrated a few days early, because the pool is not as crowded on Wednesdays. So we have celebrated all week long. If you can't tell Payton Manning is his favorite player. Clint is such a tender hearted boy and sweet. He has done so good in school this year and we are so very proud of him for that. He told us he was going to play NFL and take care of us when we get old.
