Life without Training Wheels

I finally got some pics of my big girl riding without her training wheels. She is so proud and so am I!

J

Big Sister Andrea

Can't figure out how to post 2 pictures in one post yet. (Anyone know how?) Here's Andrea and Sadie.

The New Kid on the Block

Hello all,

I wanted to take a moment and introduce the newest member to Mustang Isle. Our wonderful neighbors had a baby boy named Daxton Seth a week ago today. He weighed 7lbs 7oz and was 20 inches long. And all that at 2 weeks early! He has the most precious face and I already love him dearly. I have already had the pleasure of holding him a few times, and he is just precious. (How long can you call a boy precious, anyway?) It also gave me a great opportunity to use my new camera. Please enjoy the pics.

Below is a picture of his big sister, Andrea, with Sadie.

J

Update on the Roar

So, notice I did not refer to it as the tumor. That is because it is in fact not a tumor. The MRI last (very long, very extensive MRI) confirmed that there is no tumor. I am a little relieved, but still would like some relief from the roar. My doctor prescribed me some blood pressure medication to help ease the roar. We'll see if it works.

Thanks to everyone for the kind words and prayers.

On another, I got an early birthday present last week in the form of an awesome new camera. I have so many great pics already that I plan to blog about. Be on the lookout for them in the future.

By all, J

Tumor Update part deux

Got a call yesterday (yes, just yesterday) that my CT scan showed nothing. No sign of a tumor. So...I have an MRI next week. It is still possible that it is not a tumor. I just kind of want it to be so that it can be removed. Well, that's the latest. Thanks for stopping by.

J

Happy 4th of July

I certainly hope everyone is enjoying their day celebrating our nation's independence. I am particularly thankful this year to have my husband home. I have celebrated 4 Independence Day's with my husband in another country. It's always been a very pride-filled day for me. But, it has also left me feeling lonely and scared for the safety of my husband. I am so happy to have him here this year...manning the grill and enjoying time with me and kids. I want to thank all of my family and friends who prayed without ceasing while he was deployed. So, in that spirit, allow this day to remind you to never stop praying for the safety and well-being for those deployed serving our country. In as much, continue to pray for those left behind. They often have the hardest job.

Here's one more challenge: next time you say you support the troops, really support the troops. Below is a list of things that I think could help:

• mow the lawn for a family with a missing husband
• bring a meal or invite them to dinner
• invite your friend to a girls night and arrange childcare for her kid(s)
• just call to check on them and be prepared to let her vent
• send a care package to the deployed troop - just filled with fun stuff
• take her kids for a few hours with no strings attached

These are just a few things that I know meant SO MUCH to me. It's easy to feel isolated when you're in this position. Don't feel like you need to know how she feels. You can admit that you don't. Just be there...really be there.

Thanks for reading this post. Again, I hope you all enjoy your family time today.

J

CT Scan

Well, all went well yesterday. I was able to hand carry my films to my doctor. So, I really hope to hear something today.

On a funny note, has anyone else had one of these with contrast before? When it entered my bloodstream, I immediately had that cold hot feeling. No problem, right? Then it got up into my head, very weird feeling. Had a brief scare that my throat was closing, but again, that passed. No problem. Then it traveled down. When it got to my crotch, I swear I thought I wet my pants. Just had to lay there without moving thinking I wet my pants as they were taking pictures of my head. Thankfully, that passed, too, and I was ok.

All I have for now. Hope everyone is having a good week.

J