Well this has been a good week! I'm feeling a little stronger most days but still have to be careful about taking it easy. I was able to wash my hair even before the staples came out! Talk about feeling human again! That was a great day!
The staples came out today. There were about 40 of them going across the top of my head. They came out easily and pretty painlessly which was very nice. Allen and I went to breakfast together then the Doctors and ran a couple of errands for a very nice morning. He's been gone in Nashville this past week and it was fun having some alone time to catch up.
My parents leave in the morning. They have been here since my surgery and have been such a huge help in taking care of things and the kids! Thanks Mom & Dad, you guys have been great. I'm hoping I feel up to going to church in the morning. I've missed being there and seeing everyone to thank them for their prayers and support during this time. The HBC family is the BEST!!
We are looking forward to this upcoming week. Some of our best friends are back in town and we can't wait to see them and have some fun! I'm sure I'll do too much, but I wouldn't change a thing about them coming!!
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Good to be Home
It's hard to believe that 2 days after having brain surgery, I'm at home! I just have to Praise God that the surgery went so well and my recovery has been moving right along.
I still look a little scary. Both of my eyes are still black and blue, but my right eye had opened at the hospital and the swelling has gone way down now. They did forget to tell me that the swelling would move into my eyes and face, but that's ok. What can I do about it? The kids think I look funny...like a raccoon with pink eyes instead of black. They are monitoring my progress which is cute. They have been such troopers with all of this.
Today I have been really tired so I've just taken it easy and rested a lot. I figured after yesterday I'd have a little crash, but for all I'm going through, I was ready for it. So that's my progress for today. Plan for tomorrow is listen to my body and rest when I'm tired!
They have started weaning me off the steroids and some of the other medications. It will take a few weeks but it will be nice when we're done!
I'll post more as I can.
Sharon
I still look a little scary. Both of my eyes are still black and blue, but my right eye had opened at the hospital and the swelling has gone way down now. They did forget to tell me that the swelling would move into my eyes and face, but that's ok. What can I do about it? The kids think I look funny...like a raccoon with pink eyes instead of black. They are monitoring my progress which is cute. They have been such troopers with all of this.
Today I have been really tired so I've just taken it easy and rested a lot. I figured after yesterday I'd have a little crash, but for all I'm going through, I was ready for it. So that's my progress for today. Plan for tomorrow is listen to my body and rest when I'm tired!
They have started weaning me off the steroids and some of the other medications. It will take a few weeks but it will be nice when we're done!
I'll post more as I can.
Sharon
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Face Lift!
Well, I figured since I was getting a "new" look here next week, why not the blog too? I just felt like changing things up a little. I don't exactly burn the midnight oil working on my blog...but it's time for an update.
Most all of you know that about 3 weeks ago I was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor in my right forehead area. After a few days in the hospital, consultation with a couple of surgeons and research, it has been decided that the best treatment/cure for me is to have it removed.
Although it sounds really scary, I'm very lucky. The type of tumor it is and it's location are good and can be taken care of easily (if that sounds proper?...). Easily that is if you are a well trained neurosurgeon! haha. My Dr. is top notch in his field, this is his area of expertise and he works at Vanderbilt which has all the latest, greatest technology. We feel I'm in excellent hands...and know that God dropped us right there!
God has just covered us with friends to help, prayer and love. He has truly blown me away! I admit, I'm nervous about the surgery and recovery, but I have such a sense of Gods peace and that has been such a comfort.
I can't let another moment pass either without thanking a VERY SPECIAL group of ladies in my life. You all have absolutely blown me away girls! To even know where to start saying thank you...I don't know where to begin. Just know I love you all and every tiny thing and every big thing you have done has touched me deeply!
Ok, so my surgery is scheduled at Vandy next Wednesday the 20th. I believe I get to be the first case which means I won't have to wait around all day. If that's the case, that's an answer to prayer!! God will have to double dose his mercy if I have to wait! LOL! We anticipate about a 3 day stay at the hospital. Once I'm up, moving and eating, they let you go home!
Grandparents are coming to stay with me and the kids! I'm so grateful for such a wonderful family and their willingness to drop everything for this. The kids are, needless to say, excited about the "endless" grandparent party! Nathan & Nicole have both been great about everything going on. We've tried to keep things pretty normal and answer any questions they have had. Nicole did have a cute one the other day...she asked what they were going to do with my brain "tuner"! They haven't seemed to be concerned and for that we are grateful.
We will try and keep everyone posted via email or the blog as to my progress. Thank you all again for your love, support and prayers!
Most all of you know that about 3 weeks ago I was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor in my right forehead area. After a few days in the hospital, consultation with a couple of surgeons and research, it has been decided that the best treatment/cure for me is to have it removed.
Although it sounds really scary, I'm very lucky. The type of tumor it is and it's location are good and can be taken care of easily (if that sounds proper?...). Easily that is if you are a well trained neurosurgeon! haha. My Dr. is top notch in his field, this is his area of expertise and he works at Vanderbilt which has all the latest, greatest technology. We feel I'm in excellent hands...and know that God dropped us right there!
God has just covered us with friends to help, prayer and love. He has truly blown me away! I admit, I'm nervous about the surgery and recovery, but I have such a sense of Gods peace and that has been such a comfort.
I can't let another moment pass either without thanking a VERY SPECIAL group of ladies in my life. You all have absolutely blown me away girls! To even know where to start saying thank you...I don't know where to begin. Just know I love you all and every tiny thing and every big thing you have done has touched me deeply!
Ok, so my surgery is scheduled at Vandy next Wednesday the 20th. I believe I get to be the first case which means I won't have to wait around all day. If that's the case, that's an answer to prayer!! God will have to double dose his mercy if I have to wait! LOL! We anticipate about a 3 day stay at the hospital. Once I'm up, moving and eating, they let you go home!
Grandparents are coming to stay with me and the kids! I'm so grateful for such a wonderful family and their willingness to drop everything for this. The kids are, needless to say, excited about the "endless" grandparent party! Nathan & Nicole have both been great about everything going on. We've tried to keep things pretty normal and answer any questions they have had. Nicole did have a cute one the other day...she asked what they were going to do with my brain "tuner"! They haven't seemed to be concerned and for that we are grateful.
We will try and keep everyone posted via email or the blog as to my progress. Thank you all again for your love, support and prayers!
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Catching Up
Ok, It's been forever since I've updated my blog. My apologies, but it has been very busy around here. I'll try and do this in sequential order and post some pictures.
January: Nathan played Upward Basketball again this year. His season was January - the first part of March. He really enjoys playing and had a good time.
Dakota has continued to grow. He's much more filled out than getting longer or bigger, but that's good. He's all done with his shots and can now play safely with other dogs.
Nicole is still in gymnastics and loving that. She thinks she may try and play Upward BBall next year. I hope she does, but we'll see.
February: This month Kentucky was hit with a major ice storm. We were without power for about 3-3 1/2 days. Thankfully we had heat so we managed ok. We were some of the very lucky people to get our power back so soon and did not suffer any damage to our house.
Basketball is in full swing. All the games are important and big and MSU is playing for a tournament spot.
Allen and I celebrated our 18th Wedding Anniversary this month. He took me to dinner and the Basketball game at Murray State! Imagine that! It's not the first anniversary or Valentine's Day I've spent at a ball game...just comes with the territory.
Both sets of grandparents have been to visit and the kids participated in our homeschooling science fair.
March: March begins with Nicole's birthday. My baby turned 8 years old if you can believe that, I can't! Also, her birthday marks a grand Murray tradition...Our Dairy Queen opens for the season. She has been talking about her birthday and DQ opening for months now. So despite the cold temperature and snow on the ground, Allen went and stood in line (yes, there was a line) for ice cream. I told Nicole, her daddy must really love her!!
On the heels of her birthday comes our conference basketball tournament. First round was here at home then we headed to Nashville for a couple of days for the next round.
Last week Allen was off for Spring Break. He was sweet enough to stay home with the kids and I got to go to Texas to see my sister and meet my new nephew. My brother came down from Colorado and my parents form Arkansas, so we had a little family reunion. I made sure and got my fill of all the food I can't get in Kentucky. Was able to spend a little bit of time with some friends and shop. We took my niece to the zoo and we all went to the King Tut exhibit at the DMA. (Dallas Museum of Art).
It was a great week and went by way to fast, but it's good to be home with my family again.
Well, I seem to be having trouble with the pictures. I'll go ahead and post this and do the pictures later.
January: Nathan played Upward Basketball again this year. His season was January - the first part of March. He really enjoys playing and had a good time.
Dakota has continued to grow. He's much more filled out than getting longer or bigger, but that's good. He's all done with his shots and can now play safely with other dogs.
Nicole is still in gymnastics and loving that. She thinks she may try and play Upward BBall next year. I hope she does, but we'll see.
February: This month Kentucky was hit with a major ice storm. We were without power for about 3-3 1/2 days. Thankfully we had heat so we managed ok. We were some of the very lucky people to get our power back so soon and did not suffer any damage to our house.
Basketball is in full swing. All the games are important and big and MSU is playing for a tournament spot.
Allen and I celebrated our 18th Wedding Anniversary this month. He took me to dinner and the Basketball game at Murray State! Imagine that! It's not the first anniversary or Valentine's Day I've spent at a ball game...just comes with the territory.
Both sets of grandparents have been to visit and the kids participated in our homeschooling science fair.
March: March begins with Nicole's birthday. My baby turned 8 years old if you can believe that, I can't! Also, her birthday marks a grand Murray tradition...Our Dairy Queen opens for the season. She has been talking about her birthday and DQ opening for months now. So despite the cold temperature and snow on the ground, Allen went and stood in line (yes, there was a line) for ice cream. I told Nicole, her daddy must really love her!!
On the heels of her birthday comes our conference basketball tournament. First round was here at home then we headed to Nashville for a couple of days for the next round.
Last week Allen was off for Spring Break. He was sweet enough to stay home with the kids and I got to go to Texas to see my sister and meet my new nephew. My brother came down from Colorado and my parents form Arkansas, so we had a little family reunion. I made sure and got my fill of all the food I can't get in Kentucky. Was able to spend a little bit of time with some friends and shop. We took my niece to the zoo and we all went to the King Tut exhibit at the DMA. (Dallas Museum of Art).
It was a great week and went by way to fast, but it's good to be home with my family again.
Well, I seem to be having trouble with the pictures. I'll go ahead and post this and do the pictures later.
Monday, January 5, 2009
The Twins
Nicole recently had her good friend Laurel over. Jennifer and I had taken the girls out to lunch then Laurel came over to play. The girls had a great time doing their hair and Nicole's American Girl Doll's hair. They came out of her room and Allen joked that he couldn't tell them apart! I think they look adorable!
Koda Pictures
I think Koda is feeling very comfortable now as a member of our family. He has some very typical Eskie traits. Something we affectionately refer to as psycho running. This involves running around the house at top speed, literally "flying" onto the couch and jumping to the other and continuing in a circle.
He also has a thing for his water bowl. Water IN the bowl is not near as much fun as standing in the bowl or turning it upside down. This wouldn't be so bad, except his water dish is inside!! Bandit was known as the "water dog" at our kennel because he would scratch out all his water in the bowl as soon as it was filled up.
We have someone coming out tomorrow to measure the yard for a fence. YEAH!! A fence will be great for him to get out, explore, and tear around the yard. I'm thinking this will save MY sanity! He definitely needs stimulation and entertainment or he becomes a chewing tyrant! I'm thinking that will really help the housebreaking process run more quickly and smoothly!
Nicole and I gave him a bath tonight. He didn't absolutely hate it, but he wasn't over excited about it either. I'll post a picture of him after his bath.
Well that's all the Koda news for now!
Sporting the wet dog look
Resume the sleeping position
He also has a thing for his water bowl. Water IN the bowl is not near as much fun as standing in the bowl or turning it upside down. This wouldn't be so bad, except his water dish is inside!! Bandit was known as the "water dog" at our kennel because he would scratch out all his water in the bowl as soon as it was filled up.
We have someone coming out tomorrow to measure the yard for a fence. YEAH!! A fence will be great for him to get out, explore, and tear around the yard. I'm thinking this will save MY sanity! He definitely needs stimulation and entertainment or he becomes a chewing tyrant! I'm thinking that will really help the housebreaking process run more quickly and smoothly!
Nicole and I gave him a bath tonight. He didn't absolutely hate it, but he wasn't over excited about it either. I'll post a picture of him after his bath.
Well that's all the Koda news for now!
Sporting the wet dog look
Resume the sleeping position
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Christmas & Dakota
We were able to enjoy a nice family Christmas this year. In some ways it was great to just have the four of us and I have to admit in other ways, I missed being with my extended family. The kids enjoyed all their gifts but were especially excited about their new PSP's. They are still excited about Dakota except when he's chewing on their things!
Dakota is doing pretty good. He has at least 5 chew toys plus rawhide sticks, but he still seems to prefer chewing on my rug, the furniture, electrical cords, stuffed animals or anything else within mouth range! He's getting the idea of going potty on his puppy pads. For the most part he's going to the right area...now if we could just work on aiming! If it ever stops raining or being down right frigid, then we will progress to potty OUTSIDE!! yeah! I look forward to that!
Dakota chewing one of his presents!
Dakota is doing pretty good. He has at least 5 chew toys plus rawhide sticks, but he still seems to prefer chewing on my rug, the furniture, electrical cords, stuffed animals or anything else within mouth range! He's getting the idea of going potty on his puppy pads. For the most part he's going to the right area...now if we could just work on aiming! If it ever stops raining or being down right frigid, then we will progress to potty OUTSIDE!! yeah! I look forward to that!
Dakota chewing one of his presents!
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