Prayer Request...

My grandmother (the only one still living) has been in the hospital since Thursday. The doctors don't know what's wrong with her. Most of the time she is very incoherent, not knowing where she is, or what day it is, and when she talks it's quite nonsensical. They have done a slew of tests, but they can not find anything wrong. They did find blood clots in her lungs, which are due to her inactivity (basically she gets out of bed and sits in her chair all day, only getting up to go to the bathroom or go back to bed), but that would not cause her current mental state, and there are no signs of any nerve or brain damage in any of the tests they have done. They are even saying she will not be able to live on her own anymore, that she will have to go, at the very least, to an assisted living facility.
G and I are going to go see here tomorrow. I don't want to look back someday and say, "I should have gone..." Even thought there are bad feelings and memories from a few years ago, she is my grandmother: the one I grew up down the street from; the one I ran away from home to (one afternoon my dad was mad at me and I ran down there to avoid getting a spanking :-) the one who I was close to; told my secrets to; and the one who taught me how to make pecan pies and apple crisp; and I love her still. And now that we live farther away I don't get to visit often. I pray the Lord will bless us with at least one more visit, if not many more for years to come. Please pray for her...

Gratituesday: Spring is blooming

Yea- I know it's technically a weed, but my mom always thought they were the most beautiful bunch of weeds when we'd pick them for her... :-) But it is yet another sign of Spring on it's way! I know I've been writing a lot about being thankful that spring is coming, but it is always a favorite of mine- the new birth of everything- plants, animals (and the warmth that comes with it:-). What a wonderful reminder of Christ's love for us that these things renew, just as He renews us.

Join Laura at HeavenlyHomemakers for more Gratituesday and tell us what you're thankful for today!

Wacky Weather Weekend...

This was one of those typical Colorado weather weekends. The saying "If you don't like the weather in Colorado, wait five minutes" was absolutely true the past four days. Friday we woke up to thunderstorms and hail (pea size and only lasted about 2 minutes). Saturday was crisp, bright and sunny. Yesterday was cloudy and windy, with a little afternoon sprinkle. Today- it's snowing! :-) You gotta love Colorado in Spring! :-)

See the fun we had on our sunny Saturday! It was Bugaboo's 8th birthday. We went to the park to take family pictures (more on that later), and to attend my mom's company sponsored Easter-egg hunt. There weren't many kids who showed up- so the ones that did made a haul! Even Doodlebug got in on the fun!

No more Soda :-(

At my doctor appointment yesterday I received a very stern talking to. She was none too happy to hear that I don't drink enough water (and she said ice doesn't count... still can't figure that out- doesn't ice melt into water???). She said I can drink crystal light if I don't like the taste of water, so that's what I've been drinking today (along with plain ol' H2O). I just have a hard time wrapping my head around what the difference is between sugar free crystal light and sugar free soda (other than the carbonated water...) But a second round of antibiotics for a second UTI is enough to convince me I have got to do something different... Now just to get over the withdrawl and headache...

No fun trip to Pueblo...well- not all fun...

I guess it will be fun to go eat somewhere different (and nicer) for a change- but the reason we have to go to Pueblo is a little bit of an inconvenience. Especially on a Thursday... I have pretty convincing signs/symptoms of another UTI (I had one over Christmas too...) they are not fun, and I haven't had these in many, many years... So frustrating...
Anyway, I have an appointment with my regular doctor this afternoon. After being seen at the rural clinic after Christmas, I will NEVER go there again- it was very scary... I'll take the extra sick time off work to drive to Pueblo to see my doctor- who has been my doctor since I was little, probably since I was 10 years old or so. I love my doctor, and dread the day I have to find a new one...
Hmm- now where to eat a yummy dinner? Too many choices- I hate having to choose only one! :-)

Taking walks...

I think I got overly excited about being able to go walking today. My second walk did me in for a while... :-(

Sunshine & Spring..

I am soooo very thankful that Spring is on the way!! The last two days I have been able to get out and take a walk, which I can't do in the winter (it is tooo cold for me :-) Even though is takes me time to adjust to Daylight savings time (and losing an hour of sleep) I am glad that I will be able to be outside in the sunshine more and drive with my sunroof open and be more active (and maybe lose a little weight :-)

See what others are grateful for on this Gratituesday!