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A Dictation from Katie...
Nothing like ice cream at 3 in the morning to boost your spirits! Since arrival at the hospital I've been on a strict (boring) diet. Every time I called to place my order for a meal, I'm - they inform...
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Recovery-Update 12
Last night was tough. We maybe slept a total of 4 hours. Just getting up to go to the restroom ~12 feet away took anywhere from 35 minutes to an hour from getting up to getting back into the bed and...
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Even Elena is praying for Momma
I just got this pic Marcia emailed to me of Elena praying at her meal for Momma to encourage Katie...
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Prayer for Katie's Grandmother
For all those following this blog, we'd like to request prayer for Katie's grandmother Laurel. Please lift Laurel up as she is having surgery tomorrow to have a pace maker put in to help her maintain...
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Recovery-Update 13
PRAISE GOD - THE TUBES ARE OUT!!!! The tubes were removed this morning and not long after that the epidural was removed! Katie is no longer tethered to anything when she wants to get up and move around...
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Recovery-Update 14
Wonderful news! There's a great chance Katie may be going home today. The surgeon's PA and Katie's cardiologist both think Katie is ready to go home today. We're just waiting to see if the surgeon...
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Recovery-Update 15
Katie is Home!!! I finally have my girls under one roof again and the two peas back in their pod :) We got home right about noon and the day has been filled with getting situated, getting cleaned up...
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Recovery-Update 16
Our first night home was a bit tough. We were already exhausted from the day and I personally hadn't really thought about the fact that Katie's need for pain meds every 4 hours meant I was going to...
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Recovery-Update 17 and Peter Signing Out...
It's been exactly one week today since I took over Katie's blog to keep everyone updated on what was going on. It's been a good day. The addition of the advil seems to be helping to relieve that last...
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thank you for your prayers...
I've been been sitting here for quite awhile... just waiting for the right words to express the depth of thankfulness and joy I feel for being able to simply write on this blog just a week into my...
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great report
It's hard to believe over three weeks have past since my surgery. This past week I had my follow up appointment with my surgeon. He said my wound was healing well and that I have very little risk of...
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insomina & sickness & vacation
It's 12:45am and I can't sleep. The last couple weeks have brought about nights of insomnia and days of tiredness. No fun! I thought I'd make the best of it tonight and finally do some blogging.Exactly...
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christmas card
I mentioned in my last blog that the stomach bug got our family bad and sabatoged all efforts for an on time Christmas card. I regret having to give up on this fun project. I was really looking forward...
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feb update
Somehow it's taken me a whole month+ to sit down and write again. Yesterday I had a Doppler test done and it revealed that I have had an increase in blood flow/pressure to my legs as a result of the...
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what's up doc
Back to the doctor. This time it was a trip to my cardiologist... to the doctor who made my initial diagnosis - finding the narrowing of my aorta and high cholesterol. Two weeks ago, I did some...
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rodeo!
Friday we had a great last minute surprise of going to the Rodeo with my sister/Elena's Aunt Ju Ju. The first stop of the evening was to get some grub. Sausage on a stick, funnel cake, corn dogs, fries...
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congratulations robinsons!
My aunt and her family were featured in a Taste of Home magazine on their recent kitchen/great room remodel. I must admit, I get pretty excited when people I know become famous. Congratulations Aunt...
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grand opening of 1049 Elridge
Our church has our own building! After six and half years of meeting in a middle school, we have leased and remodeled a beautiful new space on 1049 Eldridge in Sugar Land. It is absolutely incredible...
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Peter's Birthday Weekend
Friday afternoon Peter and I set off on his birthday adventure. We'd bought tickets to the Third Day concert in College Station, a couple hours from our home. Peter got the tickets several weeks...
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