Update On Macey And Brandon

Below is an update from Macey's family from just this morning...

"Hi everyone. Throughout the night and this morning Macey's condition has remained the same. She still has the fever and the ice blankets are still surrounding her trying to cool her down. She got a new nurse that has been very compassionate and willing to answer any questions. The brain pressure continues to fluctuate from 8-14, to put this in better perspective, the nurse informed us that "normal pressure" is 7-8 so she is still within a safe range. So please continue to pray that that remains the same, and for her temperature to go down so we can remove those ice blankets. She is still in the drug-induced coma and highly medicated so we haven't seen any signs of responsiveness, but she knows she has all the time in the world, and God will heal her in His time. We appreciate all the prayer requests that are going on this Sunday in churches around the world. It truly brings us comfort to know this is going on today. Macey has been given a new day with new promises and hope. Continue to pray. We'll update throughout the day. We love you so much Macey."

Please keep the prayers going. Also, if you will, please remember my son in your prayers too as he is still hospitalized. He keeps battling a temperature too. We'll be heading down to Orange County this afternoon to be with him. They're talking possible surgery and I just keep praying that it's not needed. If it has to be, it has to be, but Brandon is a 24 year old without insurance. Because he's over 21, we haven't been able to have him on our policy for a few years now. His hospital bill is going to be staggering as it is, much less if surgery is needed.

Oh, and guess what else! My front tooth chipped! I look like a hillbilly! My tooth was fine when I went to bed Friday night but I woke up yesterday with a chipped front tooth. I seriously must be grinding my teeth in my sleep these days. I'll have to hobble into the dentist's office when we get back home. I'm gonna look so pretty talking to Brandon's doctors with my front tooth all chipped up and walking on crutches!

I just keep reminding myself, this too shall pass!
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Wordless Wednesday

~ Brotherly Love, Brandon and Jake ~

Lack of Sleep

We've been on the road since Monday and we've already got some serious sleeping issues going on...or should I say "lack of sleep" issues.

My husband snores so loud he could wake up the neighbors, yet Brandon and I are sharing very close quarters with him in hotel rooms while we're on vacation.

Brandon is frustrated, I am frustrated, and we're both TIRED!

It was the middle of the night last night when Brandon loudly shouted "DAD, STOP SNORING!!" Finally, super early this morning Brandon just got up, got dressed, and headed downstairs. He said he had no idea his Dad snored so bad. Believe me, I warned him.

I can already tell this is going to be a lovely trip. I seriously think I should have gotten a prescription for some sleeping pills before we left the house. Brandon bought himself a glass of wine last night. We both need something.

Better yet, maybe Howard should just sleep in the car!

Time to Relax

Monday and Tuesday were insanely busy at work. If a patient could have a complaint, a fever, an infection, numerous questions, medication issues, life threatening potassium levels, you name it...it was to be had!
But I survived and now I'm insanely happy because as of today I'm on VACATION!!

Do you see me doing the happy dance! Yes, I'm on vacation for the next 2 weeks and I'll have lots to share! We leave tomorrow for Big Bear for 4 days then head to Washington. I'm looking forward to the cooler weather and seeing the beauty of both these places this time of year.

We'll be traveling through Washington, traversing the state while looking at various areas to possibly move to in the near future. It should be a nice, relaxing road trip. The best part about this is that my son Brandon is going along with us. I'll have him all to myself for the next couple of weeks!

I'm sure I won't have computer access starting tomorrow in Big Bear so I'll be gone from the computer until Sunday night. I'll be having computer withdrawls by Sunday night that's for sure. So if I don't talk to you today, have a great weekend, and one more thing...

HAPPY FALL!!

Ribbon Project Reveal and a Giveaway

We had plans for Camping Club Weekend this past weekend and our son Brandon decided he wanted to join us. It's not often that Brandon is able to get away for 4 consecutive days with his work schedule so we were thrilled that he was able to go.

Hubby drove the RV and I drove with Brandon in his truck. Brandon wanted to take his truck, I'm sure, in case it got to boring for him and he could go home. I'm glad to say that he stuck it out from Thurs-Sun, only leaving a few hours before us on Sunday. Even though there was no one there his age, I think he really had a good time. He needed to get away too.

It was great to spend some mother-son time with Brandon while driving down to Newport Beach. It takes us about 3 hours to get there so it gave us time to talk. Brandon is by no means a big talker but we were able to have some meaningful conversation.

I also took along my ribbon project and was able to finish it on the drive. Do you remember these ribbon pieces...


Well they now look like this. Isn't it cute!?! I wanted to make a fall ribbon swag/garland like this one here, but mine turned out more Halloweenish. It's ok tho, I still love it.



I bought and cut up so much ribbon that I was able to make another one on the way home yesterday. So guess what, I think it's time for a fall GIVEAWAY!! The second ribbon swag that I made would look beautiful draped on the mirror in my living room but I'd rather share it with you! Just leave a comment from now until midnight Friday and you'll be entered in this giveaway. I'll pick the winner Saturday morning. It's that easy...and I know you'll love it too!