This past weekend Gary and I took Jocelyn (Candise's daughter) with us to the trailer to play and spend some time with us. Jocelyn was enamored with being out of doors and sleeping in the trailer. We spent the time either sitting on the deck, playing on the playground, walking Kleo, swimming, cooking on the fire and eating s'mores. We all enjoyed the weekend but I had forgotten how much work a 4 year old can be. It was fun to get a glimpse of what I have to look forward to with my grandkids. Enjoy the few pictures from the weekend.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Weekend adventures
This weekend was a fun and busy weekend. Friday night Oliver came to spend the night so that Marmee could get some rest. Saturday morning Oliver got up and had breakfast 
and then we read some books. He loves to pick up the books and have me "read" to him (it's more like I turn a few pages and then he closes the book) but we love to cuddle together no matter how many pages it is.
With a smile as cute as this one, how can anyone resist holding him on your lap to read.
After we read the books he discovered an empty paper bag that was fun to carry around and put things into. What fun to look at the world through the eyes of a child. 
Sunday, my first iris of the season bloomed and before the end of the day I had two full blooms and a third on the way with many more to follow.
Thanks to Bob Reed, I have a wonderful bunch of iris plants at the end of my driveway and I love to watch each year as they bloom.
Gary went to church this morning and discovered that it was a lot of work to visit with so many who wanted to wish him well. He is doing amazingly well getting around the house, so Saturday we decided to go out to the park for a while for a family picnic. He is finding that the little jaunts seem a bit overwhelming and tiring. He is glad for the time to come home and rest after being out but enjoys being outside for a bit.
and then we read some books. He loves to pick up the books and have me "read" to him (it's more like I turn a few pages and then he closes the book) but we love to cuddle together no matter how many pages it is.
With a smile as cute as this one, how can anyone resist holding him on your lap to read.
After we read the books he discovered an empty paper bag that was fun to carry around and put things into. What fun to look at the world through the eyes of a child. 
Sunday, my first iris of the season bloomed and before the end of the day I had two full blooms and a third on the way with many more to follow.
Thanks to Bob Reed, I have a wonderful bunch of iris plants at the end of my driveway and I love to watch each year as they bloom.
Gary went to church this morning and discovered that it was a lot of work to visit with so many who wanted to wish him well. He is doing amazingly well getting around the house, so Saturday we decided to go out to the park for a while for a family picnic. He is finding that the little jaunts seem a bit overwhelming and tiring. He is glad for the time to come home and rest after being out but enjoys being outside for a bit.
Saturday, May 23, 2009
He's home
Gary's Home from the hospital and getting adjusted to not lying in a bed all day. He now feels he can recover in style. It's gonna be a long haul but we are praying for a full recovery.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Surgery
Today, bright and early (we had to be at the hospital at 7:30 am) Gary and I headed to Regions Hospital for his surgery to repair the break in his leg. We arrived and went into pre-op very quickly. Gary's sense of humor kept all of the pre-op staff helping him laughing and enjoying the morning. When the Dr. came in to sign Gary's leg and talk to him; we were told that the surgery would be between 3 and 4 hours long. Gary was taken into surgery at 8:55. I went to the waiting room to wait out the long procedure. After about an hour I decided to leave the surgery waiting area and venture to the gift shop and found a coffee shop that served Starbuck's coffee in the hospital -- Woo Hoo!! After returning to the surgery waiting area with my coffee, I was paged to the desk to find out that the surgery was finished after only 1 1/2 hours and that I had missed the opportunity to talk with the Dr. They paged him and he talked with me on the phone to say that Gary's surgery went quicker than expected and that he was able to fix the break with a minimally invasive procedure (Praise God!!).
Gary has a 2 or 3 day stay in the hospital and then comes home to begin the recuperation time. He will not be able to bear weight on his leg for 10 weeks (possibly 8 if he heals quick). But along with that comes the fact that he won't be able to work either. We are praying for his dealers to be understanding during this time and that God will be good to us and provide what we will need. He is a great God and I know that he cares for us even when we don't see how that is possible.
Thanks to all who have been praying for Gary and if ever you want to stop by -- he would love to sit and chat and play a little cribbage.
Gary has a 2 or 3 day stay in the hospital and then comes home to begin the recuperation time. He will not be able to bear weight on his leg for 10 weeks (possibly 8 if he heals quick). But along with that comes the fact that he won't be able to work either. We are praying for his dealers to be understanding during this time and that God will be good to us and provide what we will need. He is a great God and I know that he cares for us even when we don't see how that is possible.
Thanks to all who have been praying for Gary and if ever you want to stop by -- he would love to sit and chat and play a little cribbage.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Yep, it's broken! AND surgery is necessary.
Gary has a plateau tibia fracture. We found out today that he will need surgery to repair the bone. It will be a 3-4 hour surgery and then 6 weeks of recuperation. We are praying that all will go well and he will heal very quickly.
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