Family Fun Day

We are survived the first week back to school. The school year is off to a great start. The hardest part is getting in the routine of waking up at 5:30! Saturday we headed to the lake for a little family fun. We cruised arounded for awhile, hand a picnic on the boat, stopped to fish a bit, and cruised around some more. It was fun and quite relaxing. I tried to take a nap, but it was too hot. Nothing too exciting going on here today. I just finished cleaning house, doing the laundry, and writing lesson plans. The rest of the afternoon will be spent in front of the tv watching the Rangers game. I hope you all have good week!

One Year Ago Today

One year ago today Monty had open heart surgery, had complications, returned to surgery, went to CICU, and then went into cardiac arrest. We are forever grateful to the physician assistant, Robyn, that sat with him as he struggled. She said that God told her to stay by his side. I am so glad she listened. In July, Monty had some tests done at Plaza and we had the opportunity to meet up with Robyn. What do you say to someone that saved your husband's life? Thank you does not seem to be enough! It was good to see her. Not only did she take great care of Monty, but she shared her faith and gave me much needed encouragement during his 11 day hospital stay. I am convinced that without her things might not have turned out as they did.

Monty is definitely much better than he was this time last year. He still struggles with fatigue but has learned to rest when he needs to. Thanks for all of the prayers over the past year.

Back to School

The girls and I are back to school on Monday. It is always exciting to begin a new school year. It is like a fresh start. My classroom is decorated, lesson plans are complete, and I am ready for tomorrow! I can't believe the girls are going to be in the 6th and 9th grade. It just doesn't seem possible.

There hasn't been much to blog about lately. With the scorching heat, we have not been doing much. Last weekend we did brave the heat and go to an Oklahoma Redhawks game. It was fun to hang out with friends.

Wednesday will be Monty's one year post surgery anniversary.

Have a blessed week.

Weekend Fun and Updates

This weekend we went camping and boating. We had a good time with family and friends even in the scorching heat. I am ready for winter. This heat is horrible. The kids enjoyed fishing, swimming, and tubing. Monty and Chloe (spoiled dog) enjoyed cruising us around the lake.

Makayla had her first growth plate check since breaking her leg. Everything checked out okay this time. The doctor said this is something we will need to be concernced about for the next 3 years until the growth plates close. She got cleared to play basketball and has went to b-ball camp every night this week.

I have been working in my classroom every night this week. I am ready for school to start. I like to be on a schedule. I am a very routine person.

Makenzie is excited to start her freshman year. Wow, where has the time gone?

Please keep my friend, Kasie, in your prayers. I diagnosed her with gall bladder problems a few weeks ago. She went to the doctor for a second opinion. (hehe) He agreed with my diagnosis, and she will be getting rid of that ill gall bladder soon. Please pray for a speedy recovery!

Also please pray for Al and Paula's grandbaby. Monty did not give me all of the details. He mentioned something about weak lungs. Please pray that all is well for the baby. Al is one of my faithful readers. Give us an update Al.

Have a blessed week!

A whole lot of nothing

We have been doing a whole lot of nothing the last few weeks. We have had a couple of doctors appointments and phyiscal therapy appointments. Other than that, we have been pretty much been hanging out at the house. I woke up one morning this week and decided to remodel the bathroom. What was I thinking??? I took down the very outdated floral wall paper, called a friend who went to Wal-Mart with me and showed me what I needed to texture my walls. She even came over to my house and gave me a private lesson in texturing. I am finished with the texturing and almost finished painting. I forgot how big of a mess that remodeling makes. Off to finish painting!

Happy Birthday Mason

We hope you have a great day!

Since the last post...

Since the last post, not much has changed. Monty is still having some swelling and bruising and no one can figure out what is causing it. His MRI showed that he has a hematoma on his knee. He is going to have to have it removed if it doesn't go away in a month or so. He had another echocardiogram and a doppler ultrasound to check for blood clots in his veins. He did not have any clots and had to be checked for a clotting disorder. We spent most of two days at Plaza last week for all of the tests, but didn't find out anything.

Makayla had to go back to the orthopedic surgeon last week. He is concerned that she still has a limp and sent her back to physical therapy 3 times a week for 4 more weeks. On August 3rd, she will have her growth plates checked. Please be in prayer that her leg is growing normally. She is really wanting to get this behind her so she can be in athletics this year.

We are enjoying the summer. However, I am ready for school to start. I am not ready for it to start so that I can get rid of my kids for a few hours each day, but because I am a teacher who absolutely loves school. Weird - I know. I enjoy being off a couple of weeks during the summer, but then I am ready to go back to work. I am counting down the days until school starts which makes me think about a lesson my dad taught me. He told me when I was a teenager that life is too short to spend it doing something that you hate. I can honestly say that I am excited to go to work every single day and for that I am very grateful! Have a good week, and thanks for reading!