Great Week - Mom's Celebrates Birthday Sunday!

Happy Birthday Mom! Sunday, February 1st is mom's birthday. They will celebrate by going to church and I'm sure watching the Superbowl later on. This has been a quiet week with the bad weather. Mom stayed in during most of it and really, dad had a good week. We gave him a shower today and he got into his chair for the day. That's his routine most days... we get him out of bed mid-day into his recliner where he stays most of the day til after dinner. He has these British comedies that he likes watching - laughter truly is medicine to him. He does so much of it these days and thank God for that. Both of them are feeling well and enjoy their visits from friends and family who stop in to see them. . . if you are in the neighborhood - feel free to stop in and say hello! Keep believing with us for a miracle for dad in 2009!

Great Week!

Wow - it seems like forever since I last posted. Sorry about that - it's been a busy week. Mom and dad are doing very well. They went to church today and I think they were happy to get out and enjoy seeing all of their family and friends. Mom started back to the Wellness Center middle of the week and I think she feels good to be back in the swing of her exercise routine again. With her being sick and then the weather being so bad, she had not made it there in a few weeks. So they both seem to be good now and happy. Thanks for checking in on us - keep praying and believing with us for a miracle for dad!

Doing Better!

Well Dad seems to be doing much better. He and mom did stay home this weekend where it was safe and warm. . . and to make sure they were both over this cold they both had. They are still coughing some, but feel much better. Dad was having some trouble with his bowels over the weekend and didn't want to do too much -but that has been resolved and he sounded so much better this morning. My niece Michelle (david's daughter) went to the grocery store for mom today and I know that made mom's day! So just wanted to give a brief update and let everyone it was nothing serious and they should be back to their old self soon. Thanks for checking in!

Dad's Catching a Cold

Dad's catching mom's cold I guess. Mom ended up going to the doctor on Wednesday morning and they didn't see anything in her lungs but they did put her on an abuterol inhaler and antibiotic. She has rebounded very quickly. She felt so good she made 2 pots of soup, cookies and homemade noodles! But sadly, dad has begun to have the congestion and cold symptoms. We gave him a shower today and got him back in bed to rest - he slept all afternoon. Mom has already started him on some Mucinex and we are going to nurse him back to health quickly - we pray! Say a prayer for him to get rid of it quickly! Other than that - everyone is doing well and staying inside where it's warm. Still believing for a miracle in 09!

Out For A BallGame!

We had a great day today - I got Dad and Mom and took them to see a basketball game at the middle school - they got to watch my son Robby & my brother Timmy's son Ryan play against Spring Mills Middle. Robby & Ryan play for Hedgesville Middle. My son Robby is standing, Ryan has the ball in his hand and of course there's pappy & granny courtside! Dad enjoyed seeing many friends there and of course seeing his grandsons play a great game and win! All is good - mom still has a little cold, but is fighting is well. Have a blessed day!

Another Year Older!

Well dad had a great 73rd birthday on Friday. He enjoyed a day full of visitors and then several of us gathered there that evening to share some "canadian style" sundaes. . . yummy! He was in great spirits for his birthday and has had a great weekend. He got out to church today and tomorrow we are planning to take him to the middle school basketball game so he can see both my son Robby and my brother Timmy's son Ryan play for Hedgesville against Spring Mills Middle. We thought since it was during the day it would be easier for him to go to - I think it's going to be great. Saturday my brother Tommy's son J.T. was involved in a car accident just one mile from their home - a vehicle hit J.T. head on coming from the opposite direction trying to pass in a non-passing lane. God protected him - because it really could have been bad situation if he had not had his seatbelt on and an airbag that deployed. He is very sore, but it appears he will be just fine. Thank you God for keeping us safe! Thanks for checking in with us - I have to say dad has had so many wonderful visits this past week - in addition to his old friend Sherman, the next day the Butler boys came to see him, then Mary Kackley and it seems like every day some friend from his past showed up to spend time with him. That has meant so much to he and mom. We love you guys! I'll try to get a picture of the boys tomorrow with their pappy at the game for the blog.

Shug Turns 73 Tomorrow - January 9th!

Probably by the time most of you read this it will be dad's birthday - he turns 73 tomorrow January 9th! What a difference a year makes. Last year on his birthday he was home but he was not fully there with us in his mind. The miracle of his mind did not come til February. I remember celebrating with him, but I don't think he really fully would remember it if you asked him. Oh well- what's one birthday when your celebrating 73! Dad had a great day today - we started the morning with a shower, the bathroom and getting into his recliner where he spent most of his day. Most has a little cold she is trying to fend off thru rest and medicine. She seems to be fairing well so far. If you get a chance - give dad a call or stop by and give him a happy birthday hug!

love and prayers to all!

Great Grandchild #6 Arrives!

Congratulations to my brother Tommy - he is a grandfather again! Tommy's daughter Ashley gave birth to son - Camden Thomas, weighing 9lbs.1ounce. He becomes mom & dad's 6th great-grandchild! They are very happy and excited to meet this new addition to our family. Dad is doing well and so is mom. Mom got out and did her workout at the Wellness Center today before the bad weather comes tomorrow. We gave dad his shower before that and he got into his recliner afterward for the day. He was so blessed today by a visit from his longtime friend - old Sherman the German! Sherman Potter is one of his great friends and he was so happy to see him this morning.

Dad and mom enjoyed getting out for church Sunday. Our pastor talked about 2009 being a year of miracles in the life of our church, and church family. . . and that's exactly what we are all believing for in dad this year! Have faith with us for that which can not be seen or imagined, but only thru God can it be accomplished.

Happy New Year!

It's hard to believe it's 2009! We have been blessed to make it to another year. . .with dad and mom healthy and taking things one day at a time. Dad and I were able to get out today and go over to the McCormack Center for his monthly INR blood draw. It was so pretty out - a little cool, but the sun was shining. It was nice to get him out and see some people. Dad has been enjoying all of his new movies he got for Christmas. Today he was watching one of his Don Knotts comedies. I know dad has been working out his left arm and really trying to believe for more progress in his body. I really want to try to get him back to doing regular exercising, but it's so hard because when we are there, we are always helping mom with his hygiene and personal care, the physical therapy gets backseat. But we are believing that 2009 - is going to be the year for even greater things for dad! With a positive attitude and faith to believe - all things are possible! Thanks for checking in - happy new year!