Ann Tucker had a stint put in today to help keep her lung open. It went very well and they let her travel from Shands in Gainesville back down here this evening. She is staying with Aunt Joanna right now so that she can better take care of her. Please keep them in prayer.
Brother Charles Carlton is doing really well. Several members from the church plan to go down to see him Sunday afternoon and sing for him. He's been unable to attend for over 6 months now, and sure misses it. We hope to cheer him up and get to visit with him a little bit.
Dad came through his surgery really well today. They seem to think that they were able to get all the cancer, since they saw no signs of cancer on the outside of the colon or on the tissue surrounding it. To be safe they took some biopsies of his lymph nodes, and expect to get the results back early to mid next week. But if they come back clean he shouldn't need any follow up chemo or radiation. Dad was still a little groggy and tired when we saw him, but he still thinks he will be home in time to see the game and go fishing on Monday. The doctors however expect him to be there 3 or 4 days, until he can eat some solids and they can be sure that everything is working the way it should be again.
Finally we have some good news on the job front. Gary had an interview today with Sunny Ridge Farms, and felt like it was a really good position. When he talks about it you can see dream job written all over his face. He would be working in a position mostly with farmers and growers to help out in any way he can and to be sure that the quality of berries is up to standard. This would be a position where he could utilize his degree in that he would also be looking for new growers to bring on to the company, and the nearly 7 years of experience in chemicals and fertilizers would be an asset in helping farmers keep a high quality crop. He wants to be able to help people and work in agriculture and this seems to be a good fit. He's most excited about the idea of getting to travel alot. They have blueberry and blackberry growers all the way up in Michigan, they have strawberries in South America, and they also do business in Europe. You know me, I like Gary here all the time, so I'm a little nervous about all the possible traveling but Gary is so very excited, and it seems to be such a good job, with good people, and good benefits, that we are really hoping something good comes from this interview. Please continue to keep us in prayer as well.
Friday, February 05, 2010
Prayer Request
Thursday, February 04, 2010
I like balls
I like balls. I like to chase them, and bounce them, and roll them back and forth with my friends. I think they are funny, and they make me laugh. Uncle Benji got me one that is especially bouncey and BIG last time I was in Alabama. It keeps me entertained for a while!
Monday, February 01, 2010
Watch him go...
That little stinker is moving like he's been walking for a month. I told you he could do it, he just wouldn't. We finally caught a little clip this morning, since last night he has been walking starting and stopping all over the living room.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
A day in the yard...
Yesterday we spent alot of the day running around in town and then we went and had my 1st birthday pictures made, so then it was dark and nearly bedtime, when we got back home. So Momma said I could blog today. First I played in the yard a while, and then it was nap time, and then it was time for supper and then I had to rip up the last of the newspaper that I hid so that it wouldn't get thrown away, and now, before bathtime and then bedtime, I have to hurry and blog. So here is a video from me in the yard today.
And since Ahna and Grandmother requested (really demanded it), here are a few pictures of my haircut.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Britt's 1st Birthday Party
Yesterday was Britt's first birthday, and last night we had a party here at the house. It was a perfect night for a party: cool but not too cold, a breeze but not too windy, and crystal clear skies. We had plenty of yard to the side for folks to park, and plenty in the back for the kids to run and play.
We ate way too much, and Little Union will get to see the other boot (only one got eaten) again tomorrow for lunch at Church. We had a good time visiting and everything went pretty smoothly. I was only slightly panicing that morning, when there was still so much to do. You can talk to Gary for that story.
Britt spent the first part of the day in the kitchen with Gary, he was a bit confused by the baby gate since he's normally on the other side of it. I was working on his scrapbook, and trying to get the living room picked up. Then after his nap he was in the living room while I was picking up in the kitchen. Gary got most of the food ready and did alot outside. But it was all worth it. Britt had a ball playing with almost all of his favorite people, and the adults had a great time visiting.
The video is lengthy, but really I hated to cut out any more video and pictures. Enjoy...
Friday, January 22, 2010
1 Year with Britt
Britt,
It's so hard to believe that you've been with us for a whole year as of this exact moment. It seems like just yesterday that we were secretly sneaking up to the hospital to be induced. We barely kept our trip there a secret till noon, but thankfully you had arrived by then. You were the most beautiful thing that I had ever seen, and when they took you to weigh you and stuff, it felt forever until they gave you back to me, to hold all snuggled up. I have had many blessings in my time here - but nothing compares to the wonder of God giving us you, for however much time we are given.
Over the last few nights I have been looking through all the photos and video from the last year, wondering how I could possibly only choose 3 1/2 mins worth. I have wondered where that tiny, completely helpless baby went. This has been such a fast year, and wow, how you have grown. You went from barely being able to inch over in your crib, to rolling, to crawling, to nearly walking. You went from crying, to cooing, to all out babbling. You went from nursing to eating chicken nuggets, crackers, and any fruit around.
You have become a very adventursome, curious, independent little man. I tell your Daddy quiet often that we are going to have to quite calling you baby. You know exactly what you want and will climb or rock any piece of furniture to knock it down. No only deters you when you think I'm watching, and you are determined to figure out how ever remote works and where ever wire goes in our house. You are a boundless fountain of energy and boy do you wear me out! You never tire of playing outside whether it's climbing in and emptying my flowerpots, or just laying on the swing. You are truly a joy who has never meet anyone but friends and who readily laughs at everyone and everything.
We cannot express how much we love you, silly little man, but we like to think you know. Happy 1st Birthday!
Love,
Momma
Monday, January 18, 2010
Prayer Request
Gary Sr had his appointment with the doctor today. They have scheduled his surgery for Wednesday, January 27. After the surgery they will determine whether or not he will need radiation or chemo to follow up. However, they are hoping that they caught things early enough that they can get everything with surgery.
Sis. Ann, Aunt Joanna's mother, was transfered to Shands in Gainesville. They were able to meet with another doctor who did surgery to remove the portion of the mass that was in her lung. They are planning to do chemo for the portion of the mass that is between her lungs. Testing on the portion that they removed, has indicated that it is the lung cancer and that its stage four cancer.
