Tuesday, June 16, 2009
My Mom's Surgery
My mom had back surgery yesterday. She had 4 vertebrae fused together. She has had neck pain for so long and the only fix was to fuse them. She was in recovery quite a long time yesterday but is at home doing ok for now. I talked to my dad this morning and she had a rough night but is sleeping for the time being. He said recovery is about 6 weeks with little to no activity. I love you mom and hope you are all better very soon!
For Ginger
I wanted to say congratulations to my best friend in all the world Ginger. She is pregnant with #4! Ginger and I have been friends since middle school. Anyone that knows me now, knows that I am a very upfront, like me or hate me kinda girl. I am opinionated to say the least. I don’t take shit from anyone but if you are my friend, I will do anything for you. I am the most loyal friend you will have. I will KILL for you if that is what it calls for. But what you might not have known, is that I mostly owe who I am today to Ginger. She taught me that no matter what I have to stand up for myself and be true to the people that care about me the most.
Recently I was talking to her and told her that I am really not in anyway the person I used to be. I let people treat me ways that I would never ever put up with now. I guess as I grew up, I took lessons I learned from Ginger…and from Kim HUTH:)……and applied them to my life.
Ginger you have always been my HERO (you know what that really means remember?) and I know that the baby you have on the way will love and appreciate you just like your other children, family and friends do.
I love you!
Recently I was talking to her and told her that I am really not in anyway the person I used to be. I let people treat me ways that I would never ever put up with now. I guess as I grew up, I took lessons I learned from Ginger…and from Kim HUTH:)……and applied them to my life.
Ginger you have always been my HERO (you know what that really means remember?) and I know that the baby you have on the way will love and appreciate you just like your other children, family and friends do.
I love you!
Sunday Funday
So Amber I am updating my blog just for you!
Yesterday was a relaxing Sunday Funday. Brian convinced me to skip the gym so we had a very late breakfast and coffee and then did house stuff. This included Furminating Hannah, Soli and Athena. I got my exercise just doing that alone! We watched a couple of movies, had dinner and went right to bed. It was nice to be with my Bird and not have a schedule to be on!
I have been running around the last month like a mad woman. The pace of the new office is extremely different. It is busy from open to close. I like it that way because the days go by faster. I love to chat with the patients and there are definitely more of them coming through the doors! We have our official grand opening in 2 weeks and we have been scrambling to get invitations made and sent as well as all the other details that go into an event like this.
Brian’s blood pressure is doing much better although he has spikes here and there. 2 weeks ago he got his wisdom teeth out. I have to say that he really redeemed himself on this surgery! Dr. Scott was wonderful and the recovery was a breeze for him. He had absolutely no swelling either! Now I know those of you who have had their wisdom teeth out know that is pretty much unheard of! We are now working on a torn tendon he has in his hand. He did this working out but is on steroids for this.
Since we have been in a state of recovery most of the last month, we have laid low. We are permanent fixtures at Studio Movie Grill these days. Between you and me I like it also because Bird has to turn off his phone!! We are still truckin it to the gym early morning but we are both considering other forms of exercise these days. I feel like I have plateaued (sp?)out. I for one am looking into yoga. I think that will take some stress off my neck, foot and recently added knee! Brian and I have had a couple of sunny days to catch some rays….with sunscreen mother! I enjoy being out there in the peace and quiet. I like to talk on the phone , water my plants and hang out with the dogs!
We have had the chance to see Robyn and Bryan and her new baby bump! I am so very happy for them. I think they will be awesome parents. Their baby will be truly blessed to have such a neat mommy and daddy.
So I vow to try and write more. XOXOXO
Jen
Yesterday was a relaxing Sunday Funday. Brian convinced me to skip the gym so we had a very late breakfast and coffee and then did house stuff. This included Furminating Hannah, Soli and Athena. I got my exercise just doing that alone! We watched a couple of movies, had dinner and went right to bed. It was nice to be with my Bird and not have a schedule to be on!
I have been running around the last month like a mad woman. The pace of the new office is extremely different. It is busy from open to close. I like it that way because the days go by faster. I love to chat with the patients and there are definitely more of them coming through the doors! We have our official grand opening in 2 weeks and we have been scrambling to get invitations made and sent as well as all the other details that go into an event like this.
Brian’s blood pressure is doing much better although he has spikes here and there. 2 weeks ago he got his wisdom teeth out. I have to say that he really redeemed himself on this surgery! Dr. Scott was wonderful and the recovery was a breeze for him. He had absolutely no swelling either! Now I know those of you who have had their wisdom teeth out know that is pretty much unheard of! We are now working on a torn tendon he has in his hand. He did this working out but is on steroids for this.
Since we have been in a state of recovery most of the last month, we have laid low. We are permanent fixtures at Studio Movie Grill these days. Between you and me I like it also because Bird has to turn off his phone!! We are still truckin it to the gym early morning but we are both considering other forms of exercise these days. I feel like I have plateaued (sp?)out. I for one am looking into yoga. I think that will take some stress off my neck, foot and recently added knee! Brian and I have had a couple of sunny days to catch some rays….with sunscreen mother! I enjoy being out there in the peace and quiet. I like to talk on the phone , water my plants and hang out with the dogs!
We have had the chance to see Robyn and Bryan and her new baby bump! I am so very happy for them. I think they will be awesome parents. Their baby will be truly blessed to have such a neat mommy and daddy.
So I vow to try and write more. XOXOXO
Jen
Visit From My Homies
What a great treat I had this weekend! My friends Amber and Ginger came to town for a visit. I have been friends with both of them since Ed White Middle School! They have friends here Darcy and Jenny who went to Ed White before I got there so we planned dinner together Sat. night. I was absolutely wonderful to see them! I forget how sweet, spunky and fun Amber is to be around. She is always upbeat and positive. Ginger was my best friend in high school and now and it is funny that we can pick up right where we left off. As always I enjoy Gingie’s sarcasm, honesty and beautiful smile. BTW ladies you both look AMAZING!
We had sushi together Sat. night and caught up. It was so nice to see them again. I promised Amber I would do better blogging! Good friends are hard to come by and I am very lucky to have them both as friends.
After dinner, we said our goodbyes and I headed home. I feel asleep on the couch not long after. I was pleasantly awakened around 2:30am with Brian and Jon and bearing gifts of Whataburger! We stayed up talking till almost 5am. So needless to say I slept in quite late Sunday!
Ladies the pictures are coming I promise. I asked Brian to do it this morning. :)
We had sushi together Sat. night and caught up. It was so nice to see them again. I promised Amber I would do better blogging! Good friends are hard to come by and I am very lucky to have them both as friends.
After dinner, we said our goodbyes and I headed home. I feel asleep on the couch not long after. I was pleasantly awakened around 2:30am with Brian and Jon and bearing gifts of Whataburger! We stayed up talking till almost 5am. So needless to say I slept in quite late Sunday!
Ladies the pictures are coming I promise. I asked Brian to do it this morning. :)
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