Prayer Request

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE LESTER FAMILY. THOMAS, OUR GOOD FRIENDS' FATHER/FATHER-IN-LAW/GRANDDAD FELL OFF OF A CLIFF AT A LOCAL CANYON AREA ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO. HE IS STILL IN THE HOSPITAL AND HAVING A VERY HARD RECOVERY. VISIT AMY'S BLOG "A day in the life of a Mom"(link is on my blog) FOR DETAILS ON HIS ACCIDENT AND CONDITION.

Continuing Saga . . . .

Man, I jut can't seem to get to my computer long enough to finish! Where was I? Oh, the chest crushing anvil. After the words "heart murmur" left the dr.'s mouth, everything else just got sucked away, like the black hole in Zathura. Long story short, it is probably a harmless one, but we need to get a pediatric EKG just to know exactly what and where. So Dr. says his office will set one up in the next week or two with TT and let me know. Yeah right, try APRIL 14TH! Ugghhh, that is going to be a long wait. Even though everyone says the right things like, its 99% likely to be harmless, or its really most likely nothing to worry about--well you all know--the human mind just doesn't work that way. Thank heaven's Gods hands do. I am trying my best to put this worry in God's hands until it is time. Last night at the McDonald's playground, Aidan was running around like a wild indian, and all I could think of was his heart pounding away in his chest with a hole it it! or the valve, or whatever.

Then on the news, a 12 year-old was arrested for bringing a gun to school to use on a classmate at Austin MS. Realizing this is where my little Alek will be in a little over a year, caused more crushing in the heart area. A gun, my boy, middle school; those words should never have to be used together.

I fell off the wagon

Yes, I fell off the wagon today in my battle to quite Diet Cokes, and anything else w/ aspartame in it. Eight weeks "sober" and I caved today. It's not my fault, though, as any good addict would say. Since Monday, I feel like an anvil has been sitting on my chest constantly. Ya know, we had a great valentine's date for once. We went to an 80's party/prom. Dressed up, danced all night, had a great time (post pic's later). Then I went to the doctor Monday, and Aidan was sick Sunday so the doctor said he would see Aidan. Well, there I was wallowing in my misery, worried about my MRI, my chronic pain that is driving me to the point of madness, when the doctor asks "Has anyone said anything about Aidan's heart murmur?" Thus, the anvil landed. I am being summoned by above mentioned master Aidan, so I will have to pick this up later.

Bragging Rights

Wow, it's been a while since I posted. I just wanted to brag on Alek, my 4th grader. He made the A/B honor roll again. The only two B's he had were 89's. Darn it, missed the A honor roll by a pinch! And his behavior is awesome. I think he has had one mark in his entire school career :-)He's such a little comedian, I am proud he is a respectful class clown!!

Spatini Party

Felisha,Darlene,Takeita,Stacey,Amy

Here are pic's from my "spatini". Now, it may appear as some strange cult practice, but

I assure you, it's not!! If you haven't been to one or had one, I highly recommend it. We had a few drinks, snacks, a lot of laughs (thx Amy & Stacey!), and got pampered a bit. I am surprised at how much I like the Beauticontrol products. I have a link to my hostess's page, Karen, on the right. My sister-in-law, Takeita is having one towards the end of February, if anyone wants to go, let me know and you can come w/ me.

AHHH, HOWS THAT FOR RELAXED

New Year's Party

Thanks Joel & Crystal, we had fun!

Yeah, more like Rock Band Party!

Amy & Darby got better singing scores on AC DC than Jeremy! Hee Hee

Praise

Slaton came by this morning to visit! We talked with him and let him know how much we love him, but these things are what we feel we need to do/not do for him to have some self-motivation. He seems to be in okay spirits, which makes this easier on us, mainly on Jeremy. I thank the Lord for watching over him while ge figures things out on his own. Our God is awesome!