September 26, 2011 ~ Monday

A first this morning...it was actually CHILLY outside at 6:30 am.  Of course, I must admit, I rarely am up to check the temp at that hour of the day.

Judy's Dad has been in the hospital since Saturday.  His potassium is critically low and they are having trouble raising it up to a normal level.  Judy read on the internet yesterday that it can be a side effect of the Multiple Meyloma.  They also saw "something" in his lung and haven't decided what it is.  A pulmonary doctor will see him today so maybe more answers today.

Judy is exhausted.  She gets to the hospital at 6:30am and leaves at 8 pm.  The first night she wanted to stay the night but her back just wouldn't allow it.  It's really increasing her pain level to be there all day but of course, she will stay, inspite of her own pain.  Everyone should have children who love their parents as much as Judy loves hers.

I had a wonderful trip to OR.  I had missed eating out and between my family and friends, I ate out at least once a day and often, twice.  Tammy was the perfect hostess and we had so much fun, laughhng and being silly.  We went to Sweet Home with Suzy to see her adorable grandson, Ryder James who is, of course, my first adorable great grandchild.

Tammy and I took Sadie, Emma, and Bradyn to the beach for the day. The kids were so good and provided a lot of laughs.  I had Sadie throw out some popcorn for the Seagulls and of course they swarmed us.  Tammy totally FREAKED OUT which delighted the kids.......I was laughing so hard I about wet my pants!  FUNNY!




Sadie Rose  15




Emma Sue 8




Bradyn Ryan 7





Aunt Tammy and Sadie.......Sadie, now you know where you got them there eyes!





Can you tell where my sandels cover my feet?




ATTACK of the BIRDS





We visited my parents at the cemetery.....there was a symbol on my Dad's portion to indicate he was a WII vet......all the service members had them.....Bradyn wanted to know what it was and I told him...later on, he said to Emma "Hey Emma, let go find some more veterinarians!"



It was a much needed mental health break and I came home happily exhausted but ready for life here once again.