Hubby Update

Just a quick update on the hubby. He had a very restless night again last night but is sleeping soundly right now. I just hope that he will continue to rest well tonight. Our daughter is here for the weekend so she has been a big help to us. She's a very good daughter.

I was very pleased with McCain's VP pick yesterday. I'm impressed by her resume. It seems that she doesn't care what party one serves; if they are wrong, they are wrong. The things she has done in Alaska are very commendable. Wouldn't it be wonderful to have her, a loving mother, as our veep!

Sleepless in the Hospital

Hubby and I arrived home this afternoon around 5:00, after stopping by the pharmacy to pick up the medication he would be needing. We are both quite tired after having a fairly sleepless night last night in the hospital. I have now helped him bathe and have gotten him as comfortable as possible in his recliner. He is unable to sleep in a bed because he can't get his arm adjusted in a way that would not hurt him. He is also having to sleep in his sling for a month probably and I know that can't be too comfortable; of course, our son-in-law is having to do the same thing.

I will try to keep my blog updated better but for now, I'm calling it a day!

Waiting for a Phone Call

The hospital is to call sometime today and inform us of the time of Hubby's surgery tomorrow so we are just hanging loose waiting. I must say that Hubby is handling the news fairly well but I know that, inside, he is very nervous and is hating to have to backtrack so much. He has been doing so well these past 2 months; his exercises have been very successful and motion of his arm was really progressing well. They physical therapist was very pleased with his progress. Now, with a sling on his right arm for 2 months, he will not be able to move the arm and shoulder at all. I do dread this! Our son-in-law is also in a sling and will be there for another 2 months probably. I just pray that the cadaver tendons will do the job and that Hubby will heal quickly and nicely.

I was disappointed this week when we didn't have the children, especially today. I think the diversion would have been good for Hubby, helping him to keep his mind off of himself. We both mentioned the fact that we missed them. They will begin Kindergarten tomorrow, so I guess we won't be having them for some time. I do hope that they will enjoy school though, even though we will continue to miss them.

What a Day This Has Been

Hubby went back today for his weekly Physical Therapy and a visit to his surgeon. He had been having a few spasms in his shoulder for the past 3 or 4 days so the doc x-rayed the area. The bad news began then. It seems that his rotator cuff is not holding the replacement; therefore, additional surgery is needed soon. Cadaver tendons will be used to make the repairs, probably this Thursday. He will then be in the hospital at least one night, perhaps two. He will then be required to wear his arm in a sling for two months. This was a shocker because we thought he was making such great progress. So... here we go again.

Recent Happenings

Wow! It's been so long since I blogged! So much has been happening that I haven't had a chance to get on the computer, even to check my email (I really don't have time now either, but Hubby is reading books to the five-year-olds. They love Dr. Seuss books).

Since my last blog, we have had a wonderful four days in the capital city. We enjoyed days filled with adventures; in fact, we had next to no free time. Our time was spent visiting the Capitol, Arlington National Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, the Smithsonian Institute, the National Cathedral, all the Memorials, including FDR, Korean, Vietnam, WWII, Jefferson, Lincoln, Washington, Marine, Air Force, etc. We took the time to attend a Washington Nationals vs. NY Mets baseball game, such as it was ( The Nationals have been having an awful season!). Perhaps I will post some photos later.

Since our return, we have had homecoming at our church and 4 nights of revival, all very good, I might add. Our visiting preacher for homecoming was one of our former pastors whom everyone enjoyed hearing again. Then a young man who grew up in our church preached the revival; what a fine young man he is!

Hubby has been exercising his mended shoulder but healing is a slow process. We have also been keeping our little grandchildren whose parents have returned to their teaching jobs. The children don't start until next Thursday, so we are helping them out with that. They are both such wonderful children that keeping them is a pleasure. Next Thursday, things should be back to a normal routine, at least until we leave for our next camping outing soon.

How Many Directions Can a Mind Move...

I finished my Sunday School lesson but I will need time to study my notes prior to Sunday morning. Now, I can concentrate on our D.C. trip during which I will be planning activities, etc., for our 44 participants. Our itinerary is so full we will have no time to rest. On the way up, we will stop at Mount Vernon for a couple of hours before going on to our hotel. We will also eat dinner first; therefore, we won't arrive at the hotel until after 7:00 PM! The next morning, we will need to enjoy our Continental breakfast at 6:30 AM! (Did I say enjoy?? Who can think of food when one is still two-thirds asleep, I wonder! The day is packed with activities as are the following two days! (I suspect many of us will want to sleep through Friday!) That's the way it is every time I go to the Capital: there is so much to see and do, we cannot get it all done. We just hit the major attractions.

So much going on in my life right now. I ask you, how many directions can a mind move at once?

Taking Care of Business

I am making a little headway on my preparation for Sunday; however, lessons are very difficult in the Book of Acts. I need the Apostle Paul here with me, a really profound teacher who let so many to Christ in his day, prior to his imprisonment and loss of life.

I have much to do yet on our trip; since I'm the escort, I have some extra preparations to take care of. And, lastly, I must pack but that can wait until Sunday I think. The rest of today and tomorrow will be spent on Sunday School lesson and Trip entertainment plans.

My son-in-law is in quite a bit of pain today, which is expected since he just came home from his shoulder surgery. While we are gone on our trip, Hubby also has an appointment with the same doctor so they will hold each other up and carry on.

I enjoyed a burger with a couple of my friends for lunch and a quick trip to Wally World. Now, I must get back to the important business at hand.

More Shoulder Surgery

Just wanted to bet on the blog to let my readers know that today has been another busy one in our household. My son-in-law had to undergo shoulder surgery today, the right one as did my hubby only 6 weeks ago. Both now have their arms in slings and will have to lean on each other I suppose. They get along so well; now, they're talking about making their PT and doctor visits together so they can share the rides (with me, mostly). He is doing fairly well but right now is still feeling the effects of the anesthesia; he's also on a pain drug, similar to morphene.

We kept the grandchildren night before last and all day yesterday (today they stayed with their other grandparents). The girl slept on a pallet while the boy got the bed; reason being, she tosses and tumbles a great deal. It was so funny to hear her yesterday morning telling about falling off her bed! I told her that must have been quite a scare since she had to fall so far--maybe 5 inches at most!! She is so eager to learn everything that her questions are non-stop. Of course, the boy asks a lot too but not like her. It's fun to have them around and they seemed to have enjoyed spending the night with us; I hope they will always want to spend that kind of time with us. But, wow, they just grow up too fast! Love and hold 'em while you can, I say.

Staying Calm

We have the grands spending the night with us tonight and they are sound asleep! They are the best children I have ever seen: only telling them once that it's bedtime (I didn't tell them that until 8:00 PM, then they had to brush their teeth, say their prayers, and give us our good-night hugs). We did have to adjust the night lights to satisfy them, give them a small sip of water, and away they went. At least I heard nothing else out of them.

Today, I have busy with last minute shopping for our upcoming trip. I still was unable to locate a few things that I really wanted for the trip; however, I will make it okay if I don't find everything I would like to have. Time is getting shorter and I have much to do before leaving on Monday. I also have to teach Sunday School Sunday morning so I have to get busy on that too. I have to do more than just read it which is all I have done so far.

Staying calm is my goal for the next several days; don't get uptight due to the many things going on. You know, that is a great lesson for every day. Don't worry, relax and move easy.

Baseball is for Everyone to Enjoy!

Baseball has always been a great pastime of Americans, for adults and children alike. Our church tour group will be visiting Washington, D.C. soon, and while there, we will attend a Nationals ballgame. We have 11 children going on our trip, most of whom are obsessed with the game of ball; even the younger ones love to throw and catch balls, and many of them also on playing on organized teams (it seems that they are playing every day practically and loving every minute of it). They may be surprised when I tell them about the interests that many of our presidents have shown to the great American sport.

I'm so busy this week with many things going down. First, Hubby has to make a trip to his physical therapist tomorrow (I must go with him and see what I might have to do to help him with his home exercises; oh yes, and to eat lunch at the nearby cafeteria!); I must prepare my Sunday School lesson that I will be teaching next Sunday (I had Children's Church today which was a bit of a surprise late last night); I have to get folders ready for the group trip participants, make a seating chart for the bus; I have to pack and get everything ready for the trip, not just my things but things I carry for the group; and, for the most fun of all, I have to keep my grandchildren one day and night.