Well, I thought I should fill you in on what is going on so far:

1)  Dad is home but has now lost his appetite and his brain is still not functioning correctly and mom is concerned.  I told her she should get some of those protein shakes and mix them with ice cream (’cause dad likes his ice cream in the evenings).  I just want them to be able to come home but dad’s appointment with the doctor isn’t until the 19th.  I told mom that at least they would be able to be there for Marge’s funeral, though dad may not be up to going to it and mom may not be able to leave him home alone to go either.  :(

2) They are doing the third bypass surgery on Penny’s leg tomorrow.  Still don’t know yet if they will have to take her foot or if they can save it. 

3) Sara’s school did a big presentation on bullying and laid out the guidelines and consequences for it.  So far, the girls have been leaving her alone.  :)

4) My eldest daughter is doing better with her current life crisis and things are looking a bit brighter there.  :)

5)  I am maintaining a pretty even keel as best I can.  Keeping the faith and praying for all concerned.

That is my latest news flash for today!!

I again wanted to thank everyone for their prayers and support!!  My kids have seen comments that have been left and were deeply touched by them as well as myself!  God bless you all!!!!!!

Love,

Terri

Where to start:

1)  Mom brought dad home from the hospital today.  They will need to stay down in Florida for a couple more weeks until the doctor clears him to come home.  Good news, he is eating well and in fair spirits.

2)  The principle at Sara’s school did an investigation into her being bullied after I spoke with him this morning.  Although the girls denied any involvement, they know he is watching them and they have backed off Sara.  Good news.

3)  Penny had her second bypass a couple of weeks ago.  She was in a lot of pain when I talked to her last Wed. afternoon.  I have been trying to call her on and off since and was going to go by there in the morning if I still got no answer.  Her younger son answered her phone today and informed me that they took her to the emergency room last night.  The new bypass is blocked.  They took her down to Methodist Hospital.  She will see the specialist down there in the morning.  It doesn’t look good beings that her foot is turning purple.  PLEASE pray for her!!!  Losing her foot/leg was one of her biggest fears when we talked before her last surgery.

4)  My eldest is suffering her own minor nervous breakdown right now and I have been trying to help her get some perspective on life and how to get through her current crisis.  She said she thought it was pretty bad that at 33 years old she had to come running home to mommy!  I told her that’s what I’m here for   

5)  I’ve been going back and forth between sleeping a lot to keep up with the toll of the stress and/or being immobilized by it all.  Therefore, I have not had the energy to do my blog and don’t know exactly how soon I will be back.  It will probably be hit and miss for a little while.  

I am sorry to disappoint those who look forward to their daily laughs and promise to try to make it a short absence.

Love to all,

Terri

Hi everybody!  Sorry for inundating you with posts today, but I have been playing catch up!  I’ve been sick, am still sick and sick of being sick!  I do believe it is just a minor MS flair up of symptoms and not a full blown attack.  I have been sleeping A LOT, which is okay because our bodies repair themselves during our sleep, right?!  So, please forgive me if I have missed answering any of your comments or not visited you back of late   It was definitely not intentional!!

I do believe that I am on the mend, but not quite there yet.  I have run out of steam for now and will be back with you all tomorrow, I hope and pray!!

With love,

Terri