Christmas Wish Picture

Here is a picture from the Christmas wish that I posted about a few days ago. We met Makayla's teacher and her family, the Gocke family who granted the wish, and several employees from the school Sunday afternoon. Makayla was so excited to have the nomination she sent in for her teacher selected .

Christmas Wish

I have an exciting story to share. Let me start by telling you that Makayla's teacher has breast cancer for the 2nd time. Makayla absolutely loves her and looks forward to going to school each day. A few weeks ago, Monty, Makayla, Makenzie, and I were on our way home from Fort Worth. We were listening to KLTY in the car and we listened as they granted someone a Christmas wish. Makayla began to ask questions about the Christmas wish. I explained to her that it was for people who are going through hard times. She immediately thought about her teacher. When we got home, I helped her submit an email to the KLTY Christmas Wish program. I know they receive thousands of nominations and never expected to hear anything. Yesterday I checked my cell phone at lunch and had a voicemail from a man that wanted to grant Makayla's Christmas wish. He said that he went to KLTY and read through hundreds of wish requests and he chose Makayla's. We talked on the phone a couple of times and got all of the details worked out. He called the school this morning and spoke to Makayla's teacher and awarded her a $500 gift card. It was very exciting. Makayla was able to go down to the office with her teacher when she took the call. Makayla has to get her picture made with her teacher and the man that granted the Christmas wish. I will post pictures later this weekend. I am so thankful for this man's generosity and his willingness to share his blessings with others.

December 11th - 16th Anniversary

Today is our 16th anniversary!

Weekend

We had a quiet weekend. We ran a few errands and spent a lot of time inside by the fireplace. It was too cold to do much. Monty felt fairly good. He continues to have pain, numbness and tingling in his feet. Please pray that this subsides soon. I hope you all had a great weekend.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

My house looks somewhat like it has been invaded by snowmen. I have been collecting them for several years. I love to get them out after Thanksgiving and get them all arranged. Ok, I will admit that I might be a little obsessed with snowmen. They are just so cute though!

I am hoping to get a few lights on the house today if Monty is feeling up to it. I offered to hang them myself but he doesn't think that is a good idea ;) I don't think he has much confidence in my light hanging ability.

I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving and are enjoying getting your homes ready for Christmas. I absolutely love this time of year!

Thankful

This Thanksgiving we have so much to be thankful for. First, I am thankful that God gave Monty a second chance at life when his heart stopped during surgery on August 25th. That is a day I will never forget. I remember sitting there when the fire alarm went off and the code blue announcement came over the intercom. I am so grateful that God used Robyn, Al, and many others to restore Monty's heart beat. I am also thankful for the girls. They have been so good to help take care of their dad and things around the house and barn the last few months. I am thankful that we have a cozy home, good jobs, an awesome church family, and caring friends. This Thanksgiving I feel truly blessed! What are you thankful for? Happy Thanksgiving!

Cardiologist appointment - 3 months since surgery

Monty had an appointment at the cardiologist today. He had to get his beta blocker increased. The results from wearing the heart monitor last week were for the most part normal. She said that he is most likely having muscle spasms in his chest that is waking him up at night. Everything else she saw is normal for someone who had the type of surgery and complications that Monty had. If it keeps happening, she is going to put him on a monitor for 21 days so she can get a better idea of what is going on. Monty asked Dr. N about the numbness and tingling in his feet. She said that it was most likely permanent nerve damage from when his heart stopped. She said that she could set him up with a neurologist if he wanted. Monty hasn't made a decision about that yet. Wednesday the 25th will be 3 month's since Monty's surgery. He has came a long way over the past three months. Please continue to pray that he regains strength and the feeling in his feet. He wants to feel better soon. We went to eat and to Wal-Mart tonight. He is laying on the couch now. That is so not like him. Before the surgery, he was always doing something. Pray that his energy returns soon. Have a good week!