We stopped at Cracker Barrell on our way up to Alabama to have lunch with the Abernathys and Taylors. While we were there Britt kept grabbing at and putting his hands in my grits. So we decided to let him have a taste. Needless to say he's not tried going for my grits since.
This past week was the Harmony Highlands Singing School. We learn alot about how to better lead and follow, and how to better use the gift that God gave us (our voice) to sing His praises. We learn alot about pitching songs, and picking apropriate songs for the situation and place. We learn about service to our God and one another. We work and play together, and swap stories. We often sit around and listen to older members tell us about their times in the Church and how God has blessed them.
But in the middle of all that we learn we also have a whole lot of good fun. The above is some singing the combined adult and highschool class did before lunch on Friday, just for fun. (Included is How Happy's Every Child of Grace, How Strange is the Course, and Blow Ye the Trumpet Blow.) Below is a song that we sung a year or two back, that we are working. It should give you a little idea of how we try to learn something that we are unfamiliar with. (The Countless Multitude on High.)
But in the middle of all that we learn we also have a whole lot of good fun. The above is some singing the combined adult and highschool class did before lunch on Friday, just for fun. (Included is How Happy's Every Child of Grace, How Strange is the Course, and Blow Ye the Trumpet Blow.) Below is a song that we sung a year or two back, that we are working. It should give you a little idea of how we try to learn something that we are unfamiliar with. (The Countless Multitude on High.)
1:49 PM
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So Britt has a new toy, or rather Daddy has a new toy. We got a new car 2 weeks ago, but I have waited about posting this, because I wanted to surprise my parents today, when I arrived with Britt. Needless to say they were surprised.
We really needed a bigger car. In my old 2 door Sunfire it was incredibly difficult to get the car seat in and out, and almost impossible for me to squeeze back there with him when we needed. However, we really thought it was completely out of our reach right now. However, we kept hearing about people getting really good deals not only on new cars from bail-out companies, but used cars too. We decided we would go looking for newer used car, we decided what our maximum price was, and what we wanted. Ok, more like what I wanted because I said no more low to the ground cars, and definitely NO mini-vans.
To our surprise we found the for very little more we could get a brand new Kia Sportage and have a great warranty so Gary started bargaining. Several VERY long days later he had them talked down to our price range, and so I said good bye to my little car. We now have a car payment that we didn't have, but at least our insurance is going to be significantly less. 
I hated to say good-bye to Beatrice as she has been a great little car, but as I told her the night we parted, she was just too little. This was the car that got me through college and on several road trips to varies Church meetings, seeing Gary, and always carried me back home. She was a gift from my grandparents so that I would have reliable transportation. Just a week later, I found out that she had been sold to a single 19 year old gal (for almost twice what we got for trade in I might add). I hated to see her go, but oh my goodness how much stuff we were able to pack and how much room we had coming up here to Alabama this time!
5:08 PM
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Britt is getting stronger by the day. He spends more and more time on his belly each day. He is able to lift almost his whole belly up off the floor when he really tries. He can also see his dog on the floor and scoot backwards till he gets to it. He is officially 5 months today and I can't believe it. Last week we started letting him sit in the highchair while we eat supper, he watched Gary's fork so intently going from his plate to his mouth and back again. So, we gave him a spoon on Friday. He picked it up, played with it, and chewed on it. We plan to try him on solids when we get home. He also squealing now when he gets excited. I love it, but Gary not so much. Enjoy...
8:37 AM
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Hey Britt,This Sunday you will be 5 months old, and alot of things have changed since we found out that your mother was pregnant last year. We put alot into planning for you before you ever got here: the bedroom set up, clothes for you to wear, toys for you to play with as you got older, not to mention all the Bradley classes and health stuff so that you would be as healthy as possible.
It has definitely been different for me to hold someone so fragile who only weighed 7 lb. 12 oz, but who now weighs over 14 lbs, and to watch you grow not only physically but to see your expressions and personality develop. Actually I'm very thankful that so far, we have been blessed with a strong and healthy baby boy. Though at times you have been difficult, you have (for the most part) been an easy going baby. You have a good routine for us in the morning, you wake up in the morning and I change you before I carry you to Momma for breakfast. You seem to have a very calm and happy demeanor. I enjoy it so very much when you stand up in my lap. You have grown so strong that you stand for long periods of time and only need my hands for balance.
It means so much to me that you seem to be happy. Even when you tend to be fussy or crying for attention you seem to have a big grin on your face the second we walk up to you to talk to you. I hope this is a good sign, that we are doing something correct. I have already failed many times, but I hope to be there to encourage you and instruct you as the days pass. It's so hard to believe that you are already 5 months old. It seems like it was just yesterday that I held you for the first time, and looking at all your little fingers and toes, commenting on what a tiny little face you had. Now you have grown so much, and if I didn't look back at the pictures I'm not sure how I would have noticed. You mean so much to me. Your happiness and safety mean the world to me.
One thing that I hope I am able to teach you is honesty, because honesty is more than just doing the right thing, than being responsible. It's an action yes, but it's also a way of thinking. Also, being an honest man means that when you say something you mean it and if you don't mean it you don't say it. There are things in the world that you can't change, but the way that you act and think, and to treat other people with respect is your responsibility, what you do is no ones fault but your own. Your word should mean something; you can have a positive, if not a constructive example for others. I hope and pray that I can be a strong example of an honest man for you.
I am thankful for the Lord's blessing - a loving wife and a healthy boy. Sometimes I can't even begin to comprehend or explain how the Lord has blessed me, and not just the big things but the little things. The time we spend together each night and early in the morning. Singing you to sleep with "Amazing Grace." I just want you to know that I love you very much.
Daddy
One thing that I hope I am able to teach you is honesty, because honesty is more than just doing the right thing, than being responsible. It's an action yes, but it's also a way of thinking. Also, being an honest man means that when you say something you mean it and if you don't mean it you don't say it. There are things in the world that you can't change, but the way that you act and think, and to treat other people with respect is your responsibility, what you do is no ones fault but your own. Your word should mean something; you can have a positive, if not a constructive example for others. I hope and pray that I can be a strong example of an honest man for you.
I am thankful for the Lord's blessing - a loving wife and a healthy boy. Sometimes I can't even begin to comprehend or explain how the Lord has blessed me, and not just the big things but the little things. The time we spend together each night and early in the morning. Singing you to sleep with "Amazing Grace." I just want you to know that I love you very much.
Daddy
12:05 PM
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Gary and I started reading the Bible the week before we got married. We started with 1 Proverb and 5 Psalms a night, and after that first month, we started with Genesis and worked our way through a few chapters a night. We were about to start Revelations when the morning sickness kicked in, and we quit reading each night.
First it was morning sickness, and then I was exhausted, and then the baby got here and I learned what exhausted really was. Ha ha! We finally got back to our nightly reading in the last week, and today we finished the Bible.
I am ashamed to say even though I have studied, I had never completely read it all the way through before. I have started reading it several times, and some how Deuteronomy always kills me when I go in order. Every other time I have started reading a big school project or trip or something has always interrupted me. It has been my failure to not make it more of a priority. However, I am so happy to finally have read it all the way through. Gary feels the same way.
We aren't sure if we are going to read it all the way through again, or if we are going to study something in particular. I have been spending a little time each day (during Britt's afternoon nap) studying Esther again. Whatever we chose to study I know that there is lots of learn. Sometimes I feel like I understand parts, and other times I have some light, and then other times (like the entire book of Revelation) I have no clue what's going on. I look forward to learning more and more about Him.
First it was morning sickness, and then I was exhausted, and then the baby got here and I learned what exhausted really was. Ha ha! We finally got back to our nightly reading in the last week, and today we finished the Bible.
I am ashamed to say even though I have studied, I had never completely read it all the way through before. I have started reading it several times, and some how Deuteronomy always kills me when I go in order. Every other time I have started reading a big school project or trip or something has always interrupted me. It has been my failure to not make it more of a priority. However, I am so happy to finally have read it all the way through. Gary feels the same way.
We aren't sure if we are going to read it all the way through again, or if we are going to study something in particular. I have been spending a little time each day (during Britt's afternoon nap) studying Esther again. Whatever we chose to study I know that there is lots of learn. Sometimes I feel like I understand parts, and other times I have some light, and then other times (like the entire book of Revelation) I have no clue what's going on. I look forward to learning more and more about Him.
10:14 PM
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I have been working out in the yard alot this past month. I enjoy outside chores much better than inside chores. I just get a sense of accomplishment when I can look out at the yard and see what's been done. Inside work is the opposite. It doesn't matter how often I wash dishes there are always more to be done. It doesn't matter how often I vacuum it looks the same. At least when I mow I can see that the grass has gotten shorter.
The first project that we tackled was the front steps. At the bottom of the steps were a bunch of uneven different size cobble stones. Everyone who has come up and down those steps since we got here has tripped at some point, so we pulled them out, leveled it, and put in pavers.
The next project was to put edgers around the flowerbed from the car port to the steps, then from the steps around the corner and down the side of the house. This was a longer project, because I had to dig up all the weeds and grass that had grown into the bed. We also planted several plants, seeds, and I even moved the Monkey Grass around. I'm hoping to get some Tiger Lillys from Mother while I am home to put down the side of the house in between the Monkey Grass.
I have been asked about the cats now that they are outside only. Mara seems to love it and she spends most of the day out and about. She is only home in the evening and early morning. In the heat of the day she lays in the pipe that runs under the road. Brodie on the other hand isn't loving it as much. However he has adjusted. He stays on the porch most of the day, and follows me around in the yard much like a puppy dog. However, once I crank up the lawn more, he hides under Troy's shed.
The next project was to put edgers around the flowerbed from the car port to the steps, then from the steps around the corner and down the side of the house. This was a longer project, because I had to dig up all the weeds and grass that had grown into the bed. We also planted several plants, seeds, and I even moved the Monkey Grass around. I'm hoping to get some Tiger Lillys from Mother while I am home to put down the side of the house in between the Monkey Grass.I have been asked about the cats now that they are outside only. Mara seems to love it and she spends most of the day out and about. She is only home in the evening and early morning. In the heat of the day she lays in the pipe that runs under the road. Brodie on the other hand isn't loving it as much. However he has adjusted. He stays on the porch most of the day, and follows me around in the yard much like a puppy dog. However, once I crank up the lawn more, he hides under Troy's shed. I get out in the yard for some peace and quiet around 9 while Britt is asleep, and the cats keep me company then. Later in the day when Britt and I go back out, he sits in the stroller and babbles at me, while Brodie is napping on the porch. Britt really loves it outside and he just looks straight up at the trees watching them move in the breeze or down at the grass. It always makes me think of the time that Daddy told Benjamin that the trees make the wind blow, and at 5 or so, he replied, "No, silly Daddy! The wind blows and makes the tree move." He used that afternoon in the yard to illustrate the same point the Lord did, that we have no influence on the movement of the Spirit of God, but just like the wind He goes when and where He pleases, and does what he wants without our influence.
9:57 AM
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Baby Hailey Gowens - She had her heart surgery and is doing great! She stayed in the hospital for a week, and only had one scary bout with air in her chest. That little gal is a fighter and the Lord has been with her the whole way.
Baby Nate Ferrel - I'm going to have to quit calling him a baby soon, he's looking so big. He had a sleep test at the end of May, thank goodness everything looked prety good. He is havig some sleep apnea, but not CO2 or O2 problems. Nathan isn't sleeping right, but at least at this time he does not require any respiratory support at this time. He had a bit of an energy crash, but after a week of good naps was back to normal. He is doing great these days.
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Little James Mizel - He had a hearing test, and he does not need tubes right now! He does have a little fluid in the middle ear so he'll have to come back in 3 months for a check up. Also he has started putting his left foot flat on the floor for about 20-30 seconds at a time. So right now they plan to keep working with him, and not go to braces or shots. He has finally had his OT evaluation. Right now they want to see him every other week for a couple of months to "watch" him, he is having a little trouble with his range of motion from left to right. But he is doing well.
Melissa Green - I have been unable to get an update on her, but I understand that she is still taking chemo.
Rebecca Hutchinson - Gary and I visited with Rebecca tonight, as they celebrated Gary turning 30. She has alot of shots every month, but is about the same. The great news is that the MS that they first thought was very agressive isn't getting worse.
Baby Nate Ferrel - I'm going to have to quit calling him a baby soon, he's looking so big. He had a sleep test at the end of May, thank goodness everything looked prety good. He is havig some sleep apnea, but not CO2 or O2 problems. Nathan isn't sleeping right, but at least at this time he does not require any respiratory support at this time. He had a bit of an energy crash, but after a week of good naps was back to normal. He is doing great these days.
For spiritual growth in our Churches.
Little James Mizel - He had a hearing test, and he does not need tubes right now! He does have a little fluid in the middle ear so he'll have to come back in 3 months for a check up. Also he has started putting his left foot flat on the floor for about 20-30 seconds at a time. So right now they plan to keep working with him, and not go to braces or shots. He has finally had his OT evaluation. Right now they want to see him every other week for a couple of months to "watch" him, he is having a little trouble with his range of motion from left to right. But he is doing well.
Melissa Green - I have been unable to get an update on her, but I understand that she is still taking chemo.
Rebecca Hutchinson - Gary and I visited with Rebecca tonight, as they celebrated Gary turning 30. She has alot of shots every month, but is about the same. The great news is that the MS that they first thought was very agressive isn't getting worse.
11:33 PM
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Last Sunday several of us took a trip down to the beach, that was some time in the planning. Kelsey first mentioned wanting to go with a bunch of us, and the other teens-early 20 somethings agreed, and somehow Gary and I were dubbed chaperones. We told them to pick either 1st or 2nd Sunday in June, and we would go after Church. They picked 2nd and then Gary thought, maybe some of the other parents with kids would like to go, and then we thought maybe so in so would like to go, and what about this sister and that brother. Before we knew it lots of people were planning on going.
We supplied the hot dogs, buns, condiments, and paperware. Everyone else just had to bring their drinks and sides. We had tons and tons of chips, cookies, cake, potatoe salad, and even more fun. We had a total of 31 there including the babies. No one remembered to bring a camera but us, and to be honest we didn't remember to take very many pictures, but enjoy these few...
We supplied the hot dogs, buns, condiments, and paperware. Everyone else just had to bring their drinks and sides. We had tons and tons of chips, cookies, cake, potatoe salad, and even more fun. We had a total of 31 there including the babies. No one remembered to bring a camera but us, and to be honest we didn't remember to take very many pictures, but enjoy these few...
9:49 PM
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James and Heather had their baby last Wednesday. We were able to go and see her on Friday night. She is such a little doll, and I told Gary that I want a little girl, but he says no, they are nothing but trouble and worry. I think the real reason is that he knows that she'll be the one calling the shots. haha!
Julia is light as a feather (or 7 lbs 11 oz) and oh so tiny (19 1/2 inches). Made me wonder when Britt got so big all of a sudden. Brystal just adores her and runs around "helping sissy." We weren't able to get any pictures of the three of them, because Heather didn't feel up to it, so you'll have to settle for pictures of us with her.
9:34 PM
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Elisha Britt. That's my son's name. It was important to me to have a name with meaning, and for him to have a biblical name to always be a reminder to him to be a man of character. His daddy wanted him to be Gary Britt III, so we kept the middle name in the middle position. I told him that we could call him Britt, but to pick a new name. Britt's great-grandfather's middle name is Elisha, so we went with that. Elisha was the greatest prophet of the Old Testament so I was happy. It gives him a Biblical name and a family name with alot of meaning.
Everyone knows Elisha. Elijah picked him and Elisha watched as Elijah was caught up into the clouds in a chariot of fire (top picture). Some kids called him baldy after that and he had 2 she bears kill a bunch of them. He raised a woman's child from the dead (above) and later after he was dead two different dead bodies touched his and were brought back to life. A woman who was left with nothing after her husband died he blessed to pour oil from a jar into a whole bunch of jars which not only paid her debt but was enough to live on (below). He healed Namaan of leperousy and when his soldiers offered Elisha gifts he refused (very bottom picture). He did lots of amazing things through the power of God.
So needless to say, I NEVER in a million years would have guessed that we would have a problem with people calling him Alecia Britt. You know like a girl's name. Everytime we go to the doctor's office I have to correct them and say, "Elisha, like the prophet. He's a boy." It's just slightly annoying and sad. I mean he was only like the greatest prophet of the Old Testament.
5:06 PM
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This year was my first Mother's Day, and don't you know we didn't take but one lousy picture and this one was it. It was pouring before Church and afterward Britt was asleep for awhile. To top it all off, I was sick. We didn't end up taking a picture until much later in the day. 
My life has changed dramatically in the last year. Last Mother's Day I strongly suspected, but didn't know that I was pregnant and this year I have an almost 4 month old son. Motherhood isn't something that anyone can truely be prepared for in my meager opinion. It's more love and joy than I could have imagined. It's also more frustrating and tiresome than I ever imagined. (Above: Mother holding me, the day after Mother's Day. I was a few hours old)
It gives me a whole new appreciation for the heartache and trouble that Mother went through with me. It makes me miss her even more, and often want her advice. Especially funny since I don't guess I ever wanted her advice or opinion when I was growing up. Daddy always said that we argued so much because we were so alike - each determined that our way was the only way to do something and wanting it done perfectly in that way. That use to make me mad, but not anymore, I think that I could be a whole lot worse things than being like her. (Above: Mother and me at my wedding.).jpg)
I wonder how with four of us she ever managed to do ANYTHING that she wanted, even being at home all day, with only one I don't seem to get anything accomplished. She has alot of strength and determination to do all that she does, and most of it behind the scenes, often with little to no acknowledgement from me and the boys. She is a good wife, mother, and teacher. Daddy says he had no direction in life until he met her. I obviously am happy she decided to marry him, after all I wouldn't be here. All of this while teaching for over 25 years, and touching numerous lives as a teacher. She is an inspiration. (Above: Mother holding me at 2 1/2 months old, in the baby bonnet that Aunt Rachel made for me.).jpg)
(Above: Mother, Daddy, and me at 4 months old) I have been blessed with some great parents, and now that I'm a parent I just hope that I can be half of the parent to Britt that they have been for me. They gave me many oppertunities. They were one of the rare parents who could help me with all of my school work: Mother was always willing to look over my papers for grammer and spelling and even in college I could call Daddy for help working a math problem over the phone. They encouraged to do things in the community: I volunteered at the local library for 5 summers or more. They encouraged me develop my talents, I was able to take art lessons for several years and they sacrificed time and money. They tried to encourage me to be a bit more athletic, though that never took so well: Daddy spent alot of time teaching me to catch pop-flies (I was so rotten at that) and Mother didn't miss a single game. Later in High School, they went all over the state for Cross Country meets. Most importantly, unlike some of the parents of my friends, they were there for me. I don't spose I really appreciated it, but looking back I never had to wonder if I was loved. I hope one of these days, maybe Britt will be able to say, even though I had too many rules, nagged, and drove him crazy, that his Momma undoubtable loved him.
(Above: Mother, Daddy, and me at 4 months old) I have been blessed with some great parents, and now that I'm a parent I just hope that I can be half of the parent to Britt that they have been for me. They gave me many oppertunities. They were one of the rare parents who could help me with all of my school work: Mother was always willing to look over my papers for grammer and spelling and even in college I could call Daddy for help working a math problem over the phone. They encouraged to do things in the community: I volunteered at the local library for 5 summers or more. They encouraged me develop my talents, I was able to take art lessons for several years and they sacrificed time and money. They tried to encourage me to be a bit more athletic, though that never took so well: Daddy spent alot of time teaching me to catch pop-flies (I was so rotten at that) and Mother didn't miss a single game. Later in High School, they went all over the state for Cross Country meets. Most importantly, unlike some of the parents of my friends, they were there for me. I don't spose I really appreciated it, but looking back I never had to wonder if I was loved. I hope one of these days, maybe Britt will be able to say, even though I had too many rules, nagged, and drove him crazy, that his Momma undoubtable loved him.
9:25 PM
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After all the rain we've had the last few week, we were blessed yesterday with a mostly sunny day. We had a little bit of rain in the afternoon, but other than that it was a perfect day for playing in the sun. Gary's grandfather had a cook-out, much like last year. We had ribs, and other than family that showed up many friends in the community and most of the Church was there as well. The water slides were a big hit again with all the kids big and small. We discovered that Jared has a very girly scream and laughed ourselves silly when the adults wiped-out time and time again. Even Granddaddy Garland got on. We enjoyed some great bluegrass music all day under the tent as well. It was an all-round good day.
The video is rather lengthy, so if you don't have the time or inklination to watch it all the highlights are as follows: beginning is bluegrass and little kids in the water, middle is pictures and Gary Sr getting soaked by the little kids, ending is big kids in the water, final scene is a must see of Britt...
The video is rather lengthy, so if you don't have the time or inklination to watch it all the highlights are as follows: beginning is bluegrass and little kids in the water, middle is pictures and Gary Sr getting soaked by the little kids, ending is big kids in the water, final scene is a must see of Britt...
1:17 AM
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Matthew told me when his graduation would be a few months back, and I told him that we would try to come, but I couldn't promise him. When we found out that Mother's surgery would be the following Monday, I told Gary I wanted to go home for the weekend. He told me that we could swing it so home I went. While we were there Britt was finally able to meet Rachel, Emily, and Grandma.
Emily was facinated with him. The first time that she held him she was surprised that he was heavier than her baby dolls she didn't want to hold him anymore. She decided that she wanted to hold Britt though, and kept hugging on him. She'll be 2 next month, so I told her to tell her momma that she wants her a baby just like him. After graduation we went to eat and then over to see the lions and Emily really loved that!
It was very exciting to see my little brother finally graduate. Matthew was always bookish (much like me) and not overly popular outside a few good friends (much like me), however during college he really began to shine (totally NOT like me). He took part in the honor's program, got involved in a few honor fraternities on campus, was a member of the Student Government Association, and participated in each play on campus either by acting or designing costumes. He managed to do all this, which makes me dizzy to think about, and graduate with honors.
Life has had it's ups and downs for Matthew and I miss being there for him. Please pray for him, as he tries to find his place in the world, and determine what it is that he wants out of life.
9:02 PM
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Britt has been rolling over front to back for a month or two now. He doesn't do it that often, and it isn't graceful at all, but he can push up on one hand and kinda flop himself over. Twice Sunday morning and again yesterday morning and today we woke up with Britt on his belly in bed. So Momma got sneaky today, and put him on the floor with the video camera to try to catch him rolling back to stomache. Don't you know he's been doing it all morning. I am more convinced than ever that sometime right around 5 months this kid is going to be crawling. Crazy!
5:12 PM
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My baby is 4 months old today, and he's not so little anymore. I simply can't believe how much he has grown. Thanks to my handy dandy at home measurements he seems to be about 15 lbs and 25 inches. About half the time on his little tummy he can managed to get his hands under him and push his chest off the floor or he can get his knees up under him and scoot around on his nose. I bet it won't be long till he gets the hang off both at the same time and then there will be no stopping him.He babbles at me almost constantly during the day now. He's very quiet though when Daddy calls and wants to talk to him. He makes all sorts of sounds with different combinations and is getting pretty good at mimicing simple sounds. I kept talking to him about his book the other day and he would reply "boo ca" much to my delight. Of course nothing he says has meaning to him, but it amuses us.
Speaking of amusement, if he was a flirt before he really is now. Oh son, you just melt my heart. He gets so tickled grinning at you sometimes that he quits talking and just moves his tongue around like he wants to say something, but can't because he is smiling so big. He has a real laugh now, and it sounds way better than the fake cough one he had before. I don't know what his Daddy has been teaching him, but I am sure it's nothing good. it's not all peachy though. When he's mad he'll let you know it, and with all the trips lately he has learned to express great displeasure at home when I won't hold him all day - aka the boy can scream! It's mostly good though.
We have more of a routine these days, which makes things predictable, but mighty boring. So we have spent more time outside. Especially this week with me working in the flowerbeds in the rain most days. He likes to sit on the porch and watch me and babble to the cats. Britt loves to be outside and I can see that he'll be running around back there soon. Today we fed the cows across the street. They like to eat grapefruit and Britt loves to watch them. He even tries to moo back at them. He is just growing so fast these days.
5:29 PM
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Baby James Mizel is waiting to be evaluated for OT, PT, and S&L at TMH. They are currently paying out of pocket for the PT, because the insurance won't cover for the only PT-ist in their area.
My mother's surgery today went well. It took them a little longer than expected because her colon was wrapped around what was left of her uterus. Perhaps that explains her stomache troubles. She will be in the hospital until Wednesday at least.
My grandmother's heart surgery went well. When they got inside the doctor couldn't find a hole anywhere in her heart, so they aren't completely sure what causes her aterial flutter, but it is less severe than they previously thought. They were able to get rid of most of the extra nerve endings that weren't functioning properly. They had to leave a bunch behind, because there wouldn't have been enough left to do the work if they had take care of them all. There is a small chance that in the future they will have to go in and take care of the rest and put in a pacemaker, but for now things look good.
My mother's surgery today went well. It took them a little longer than expected because her colon was wrapped around what was left of her uterus. Perhaps that explains her stomache troubles. She will be in the hospital until Wednesday at least.
My grandmother's heart surgery went well. When they got inside the doctor couldn't find a hole anywhere in her heart, so they aren't completely sure what causes her aterial flutter, but it is less severe than they previously thought. They were able to get rid of most of the extra nerve endings that weren't functioning properly. They had to leave a bunch behind, because there wouldn't have been enough left to do the work if they had take care of them all. There is a small chance that in the future they will have to go in and take care of the rest and put in a pacemaker, but for now things look good.
8:59 PM
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Maghen is my cousin, but she has no siblings at all. So she has decided that she wants to be Britt's aunt. I told her that was fine. So last night, I let her load Britt into his car seat. Either he really didn't want to leave or he really doesn't like her. I'll let you decide..
7:16 PM
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Last weekend we spent Friday evening and most of Saturday over at Vero Beach. Antioch had their annual meeting and had Bro Ronald Lawrence in. We were able to enjoy fellowship with our sister church and hear some great sermons.
This time we did a little something different after Church on Saturday evening. Gary and I trapsed over to hear Isaac's band play at a local resturant. We were able to eat and visit with Bro. Chris and Bro. Ronald, and enjoy some good music. We had a great time.
10:51 PM
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This morning getting ready for Church Gary was explaining the concept of Total Depravity to Britt while he was getting him dressed...
Daddy: Britt you are a stinker.
Britt: cooing
Daddy: You were born a stinker.
Britt: whining
Daddy: You are now a stinker by practice.
Britt: cough/laughs
I thought it was an aweful amusing explanation.
Daddy: Britt you are a stinker.
Britt: cooing
Daddy: You were born a stinker.
Britt: whining
Daddy: You are now a stinker by practice.
Britt: cough/laughs
I thought it was an aweful amusing explanation.
5:56 PM
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