A week ago Sunday the elders prayed for me and anointed me with oil.
Last week was the first week we saw significant improvement in my wound.
We were able to let the top incision close and heal up.
Kathy was off over the weekend and I had the on call nurse change my dressings. She said that she couldn't believe how much change she saw just between the two days. She said she could hardly get the packing in on Sunday morning because it kept wanting to come back out.
This morning Kathy was surprised how little packing was in the wound. Then she tried packing it, and had the same issues. It has healed up tremendously and Kathy says that if it continues at this rate it will be healed up by Friday!!!!!! (I have my next dr. appt. scheduled for then.)
The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. Only God can truly heal, and my spirit is healing as well as my body. I am thankful. And taking a lot of naps. :o)
Monday, July 5, 2010
4th of July with Miss Kathy.
We had a full day. The substitute nurse came early and then we went to church. Seth took cookies for the fellowship time afterwards because he has a July birhtday. We had Burger King for lunch and naptime. Mommy worked on school stuff. After naptime Miss Kathy came over. She made t-shirts with the boys. We had brats and watermelon for dinner, Kathy brought over some yummy cookies. After dinner the boys were still bouncing off the walls. We took them outside and made them run races around the house. Seth was very into it, Gavin not so much. Then they ran races inside for an hour or so. And they were super high energy even after getting them bathed and in bed... We so need a normal sleep schedule and no more fireworks till 1 or 2 am!!! Here are a few pictures of our evening for your viewing enjoyment.
Friday, July 2, 2010
4th of July Fireworks at the Base Lake
We got there after Red Robin for dinner, early enough to stake out a good spot (close to the entrance to the lake, car pointing towards the road.) We got settled in. Andrew do you like your new chair? Papa Buzz tested it out for you. It should hold up with you plus kiddos in your lap!
As it got dark we broke out the glow necklaces and sticks. We got a lot of entertainment and joy out of the $1 glow necklaces.
Seth is an angel!
Mommy's halo is a little crooked. :o)
I think these guys are hippies or something. We were sure having a lot of fun.
Gavin shared some of the necklaces with the pretty little girls sitting next to us. Then the four kids had fun running around as it got dark. The lake was flooded. In the background of the picture below you can see some pylons. The were several feet above the water level last year. I would say that there was 1/3 or less bank to sit on from last year. I guess I didn't take any pictures with the lake behind us. There was a nice breeze, so we didn't have to worry too much about mosquitos, but we wore long sleeve and pants just in case. it was peaceful and beautiful and we had a great time.
As it got dark we broke out the glow necklaces and sticks. We got a lot of entertainment and joy out of the $1 glow necklaces. 
Seth is an angel!
Mommy's halo is a little crooked. :o)
I think these guys are hippies or something. We were sure having a lot of fun.
Gavin shared some of the necklaces with the pretty little girls sitting next to us. Then the four kids had fun running around as it got dark. The lake was flooded. In the background of the picture below you can see some pylons. The were several feet above the water level last year. I would say that there was 1/3 or less bank to sit on from last year. I guess I didn't take any pictures with the lake behind us. There was a nice breeze, so we didn't have to worry too much about mosquitos, but we wore long sleeve and pants just in case. it was peaceful and beautiful and we had a great time.
Swim Lessons.
This summer the boys had 2 weeks of swim lessons. Papa Buzz took them everyday and I had him take them early. Last time Seth had swim lessons he was more afraid of the water after they were over than when he started. I figured if they had more time to play in the baby pool before the lessons started he would be more relaxed. It was great. They kept begging to go earlier each day. By the end of week one, though, Gavin wanted to stay home with Mommy. I think he is still feeling insecure since I have been sick and Daddy is gone. I promised him if he went to all the rest of his classes I would come on the last day and take his picture. Here are my swimming boys having fun in the baby pool before class.
My water baby.
Seth was happy as a clam in the baby pool.
See how Gavin jumps in - belly first, everytime. Papa Buzz gave him a talking to about not going in head first in shallow water.
Seth leaping in feet first for sure!
I challenged them to try floating on the top of the water. They had been successful in the bathtub a few weeks ago.
Gavin's peaceful success! (He was a lot more nervous in the deep water with his teacher holding on to him, though.)
Seth trying to float and propel himself through the water.
Papa Buzz and his boys.
Thanks, Dad for taking them and helping them enjoy their experience so much!
My water baby.
Seth was happy as a clam in the baby pool.
See how Gavin jumps in - belly first, everytime. Papa Buzz gave him a talking to about not going in head first in shallow water.
Seth leaping in feet first for sure!
I challenged them to try floating on the top of the water. They had been successful in the bathtub a few weeks ago.
Gavin's peaceful success! (He was a lot more nervous in the deep water with his teacher holding on to him, though.)
Seth trying to float and propel himself through the water.
Papa Buzz and his boys.
Thanks, Dad for taking them and helping them enjoy their experience so much!
Seth's Swim Lesson.
Seth gets really nervous in the water. When he got to his lesson he was nervous to even get off the steps or wall. He was happy to have his teacher tow him around while he kicked. For their last class they got to choose what they wanted to do and try out the kickboards for the first time.
Seth didn't want to even try to get off the stairs with it till Emily showed up. If Emily can do it, Seth can do it. I was so thankful he got to be moved up into a class with her!
My brave boy trying out the kickboard in the deeper water all by himself!
Very proud moment - certificate and bubble gum lollypop in hand!
Gavin's Swim Lesson.
Gavin is so happy to finally be starting his swim lesson after watching Seth's class.
When Gavin is happy his little tongue sticks out. In almost every picture from his class his little tongue was hanging out! He was so excited to try the kickboards for the first time. He got pulled around the pool on it, and at the end of his first try he was doing so well his teacher let go of the board and he rolled into the water. He barely spluttered coming out, and she was shocked. He was hesitant to try it again, but I convinced him I needed more pictures, so off he went with no problems - as you can see. :o)
He was the only one in his class that could pull himself out of the water.
The kid in the goggles was so stinkin' cute!
Making big splashes playing red light, green light. He was very into it.
His whole class - even waiting for his certificate he is happy!
Gavin passed pre-school swimming with flying colors!
When Gavin is happy his little tongue sticks out. In almost every picture from his class his little tongue was hanging out! He was so excited to try the kickboards for the first time. He got pulled around the pool on it, and at the end of his first try he was doing so well his teacher let go of the board and he rolled into the water. He barely spluttered coming out, and she was shocked. He was hesitant to try it again, but I convinced him I needed more pictures, so off he went with no problems - as you can see. :o)
He was the only one in his class that could pull himself out of the water.
The kid in the goggles was so stinkin' cute!
Making big splashes playing red light, green light. He was very into it.
His whole class - even waiting for his certificate he is happy!
Gavin passed pre-school swimming with flying colors!
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