Happy Birthday Baby!

Happy 28!!!! We love you very much! And, hope you get rid of the tummy bug quick!

Slippery!

We're all 'iced' in here! So far, Fed-ex hasn't (or ever has since Adam has been there) closed due to bad weather. Impassable roads and major power outages are expected. I think the latest forcast was about 1 inch of ice.

I passed the tummy bug onto Logen (who woke up in poop and transferred it to our bed at 4am). Adam now has the bug and we are keeping our fingers crossed that Parker doesn't end up with it. No power with sick family members... a bucket of fun!

I'm worried about Adam having to be on the roads tomorrow. So please say a prayer for him.

Logen & Parker's schools have been closed (and closed early today) for tomorrow. If the college is open, class will go on with out me (I didn't go today either... I felt icky!)

So, that's our Monday! It's Adam's birthday too!

A Family In Need Of Our Prayers

The "H" family lost their son last night. "K" would have graduated in 2011.

"K" was in a 4 wheeler accident Tuesday and was airlifted to Children's hospital due to a brain bleed. Dr. "H" (K's dad, also a Dr) flew in a top Neuro Surgeon from Florida, but the damage was to much. They decided to take him off the vent last night at 10:30. I was told he went quickly and peacefully to be with our Lord. Please pray for the "H" family and their friends.

Hug your family today, remind them that you love them, and be thankful for all of those in your life.

Third Day, Revelation

My background isn't 'stretching' like it usually does when I create a new one. I'm working on it. :P

I *finally* uploaded my camera to the computer! I'll upload Logen's surgery pictures this weekend. I'll post a warning above them so that those of you who don't like yucky looking things won't scroll down.

OBGYN and Cardio in 45 Minutes!

Can you see both of those Dr's in that length of time?! I think I beat a record!!!!

My CT scan did not show a tumor on my adrenal gland (Praise God!), however my Cardio isn't going to rule it out b/c the scan 'scans' in cuts, so if there's a small one it can miss it. Since my Momma had one of these and I show many signs, we will keep a close eye on things. For now, I will stay on my 'old fart' heart medicine.

It did show Kidney Stones! I've been thinking I have a UTI since Logen was hospitalized in Dec b/c of back pain, 'stabbing' pain from my pelvic area out of my 'girlie parts' and just all over 'ickiness'. I've been eating Uristat and Advil. It was really bad Tuesday night, so I thought I'd better call my OB and go in for a 'pee test' to get an antibio. They tested my urine (it was done yesterday, but somehow it got 'confused' [long story!] and I had to re-test today... I'm a good 'pee-in-a-cupper'), it showed a moderate amounts of blood (it's not that time) and a few other things, but no leukocytes (meaning no infection).

Long story short. They gave me the urinalysis and I ran next door to my cardio appt. He gave me the CT results. So, I went back to the OB and they referred me to a Urologist. If I start to pass the stones before I get in, I am to go to the ER. The Doc said they'd at least have a copy of the CT and be able to give me Morphine for pain. I'm hoping they will just surgically remove them.

So, I'M FREAKIN' SCARED! I don't wanna go pee. I don't wanna drink. I don't wanna pass a stone (much less more than one!) I sit here doing homework and am thinking, oh... no. I gotta tinkle. No, please, please don't let me pee stones. Hold on there buddies (enemies!). Stay up in my kidneys.

Dear Lord... I need peace! I love you :)

Logen's Pathology Report

The 'tumor' cells/tissue came back consistent with those of a 'typical' Lipoblastoma. Which means.... it's not cancerous!!!!! Yay Logen!

The area is still swollen (or they didn't remove all of the tissue), so the nurse said to watch it over the next week (to 2 weeks). If the swelling doesn't go down by 3 weeks post-surgery, there could be reason for concern. So, for now- we will just watch it.

He was up wrestling, tackling, climbing, etc with kids on Saturday night and by bedtime the poor little guy was really hurting. He's not been as active as he was Saturday night since pre-surgery.

Logen has really been motivated to use his talker (augmentative communication device) lately, for that we are all thrilled!

Only 5-6 more weeks of waiting for results on the genetic tests! Keep Praying!!!

** Camera has been found, on top of the fridge in the garage (it was the only thing on it, so it stuck out). Don't ask me how it got there. I have NO clue! **

Good News For Us!!

Excerpt from article here.

The package delivery company said it will cut pay for senior executives and freeze 401(k) contributions for a year. On Jan. 1, CEO Smith will take a 20 percent pay cut, and the pay of other top brass will fall by 7.5 percent to 10 percent.

FedEx will also implement a 5 percent pay cut for all remaining U.S. "salaried exempt" personnel, which excludes hourly workers such as couriers and package handlers. Mechanics and pilots are also excluded from this category. FedEx said it has about 36,000 salaried exempt U.S. workers.

Combined, the company expects the measures to save $200 million through the remainder of the fiscal year ending in May and $600 million in the next fiscal year.

What does this mean for us? Adam will not loose his job. His pay will not change (the guys at his level will still get their raises- cost of living & performance). They won't match what we put in his 401K- but we will take it!!!! He is likely to get all the over time he can handle since they are in a 'hiring freeze'. Thank you Dear Lord!!! How we love you.

I was impressed that the "big boss" did this. The man that took the 20% cut- this 'plan' came from him. Rather than hurt the guys who do the hard labor, the 'management' is taking the hit.

Useless Random-ness

These came through in an email. I thought I'd share the useless info with you :)

The liquid inside young coconuts can be used as a substitute for Blood plasma.

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No piece of paper can be folded in half more than seven (7) times. Oh go ahead...I'll wait...

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Donkeys kill more people annually than plane crashes or shark attacks.

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You burn more calories sleeping than you do watching television.

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Oak trees do not produce acorns until they are fifty (50) years of age or older.

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The first product to have a bar code was Wrigley's gum.

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The King of Hearts is the only king WITHOUT A MOUSTACHE

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American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987 by eliminating one (1) olive from each salad served in first-class.

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Venus is the only planet that rotates clockwise.

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Apples, not caffeine, are more efficient at waking you up in the morning.

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Most dust particles in your house are made from DEAD SKIN!

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Pearls melt in vinegar.

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It is possible to lead a cow upstairs... but, not downstairs.

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A duck's quack doesn't echo, and no one knows why.

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Dentists have recommended that a toothbrush be kept at least six (6) feet away from a toilet to avoid airborne particles resulting from the flush. (I keep my toothbrush in the living room now!)

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Richard Millhouse Nixon was the first U.S. president whose name contains all the letters from the word "criminal." (who thinks up this stuff???)

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And the best for last..... Turtles can breathe through their butts. (I know some people like that, don't YOU?)

Pretend You Hear A Rrrrrr....

Square Roots, Quadratic Equations, Fractions, and those little minus signs in front of numbers are my enemies (yea, I know what they are)!!!!! We are reviewing 'basic math' in my Calc class.

My Jr. English teacher announced Monday that he doesn't teach class on Fridays. I think I might love him. hahaha (don't tell my hubby! shhhhhhh) I'm kidding. Totally sarcastic. He's a little 'weird'.

Today was a snow day. We found out when we were standing at our door watching the bus just sit on the corner of the road, then it by-passed our house. I was a bit confused. I called the bus barn and asked why. The lady said, "mam- school was cancelled about 30 seconds ago. You're fast!" I didn't even know it was suppose to snow today! Wow. I'm in the loop. I wouldn't have even tried to put my baby on the bus had I known there was a bit of slickery roads!

I asked Parker to get off the table during dinner. He said "No Mama. Shhhh" (with his little finger pushed up against his lips) How do you not laugh at that???? Holy cow. Where did he get that? And, how do you get on to a child that cracks you up with everything he does?!

I lost my camera. We took pictures of Logen's leg Sunday and I put it on my dresser. I wanted to take daily pictures of the 'boo-boo'. And, it just disappeared. Seriously, gone. It grew legs and walked off. I asked both boys and of course, nobody knows where it is. I've torn my house apart looking for it. I have some really stinkin' cute pictures on it too!!!!

TGIF ... in 2 hours ...