Hi All Thought I had better start a new thread before the lock monster eats me. My Grand-son is still on the ventilator. We are happy that they are not taking him on and off because it is hard on him when they re-insert the tube. He is more alert and awake these days. I have seen though that he has a temper, Geez who could he have got that from. Ha-ha The Baby's Dad had to go to Florida this weekend. That just about broke his heart to leave his son. My daughter-n-law(the Baby's Mom) is doing great, in fact the doctor released her to drive Friday. I am sure there was some arm twisting on her part. She is so independent. I know I would be the same way. I continue to take care of their dogs and keep their house going while they are staying at the Ronald McDonald house. Yesterday I steam cleaned their carpets and furniture, so the chemicals would not be present when the baby comes home. His nursery is just about complete. My daughter-n-law (the baby's Mom)came home yesterday for a while to put his new crib set on his bed. I told her I would do everything but his room. That I thought, she should have the pleasure of fixing his room the way she wanted it, but I would lend a helping hand if she needed one. I did help with the hanging of the curtains. She is going to be a great MOM. My rottwieler is still grieving over the death of my other dog. I had to take her to the Vet yesterday. The doctor said I may have to get her another playmate. I am still not sure I want to do that. I hurts too bad when you loose them. Next weekend is my younger son's birthday. My daughter-n-law (his wife) is throwing a party. It is also a party for her Mother (my donor)and me to thank everyone for their help and love. I am sure that will be an emotional day, but fun also. Haven't heard anythinhg else from my X-H about the money he says I owe him, since My younger son told him to leave me the hell alone. Actually no one has hear from since the day after the baby was born. You would think he would be concerned about what his Son (the new grand-son's Dad) was going through. I guess his life is just too full with the Harley Whore though. ha-ha 30 days from today if all goes well I will get my transplant. Please say a prayer that all goes well. I will never be able to repay you guys for all the prayers and concerns for me and my family. Love You all. God Bless
Pam..it's amazing to me how positive you are in light of all that has happened. You are an inspiration!
I am so glad to hear your grandson is doing better. Isn't the Ronald McDonald house awesome? We found it to be a GODSEND...twice...we stayed at the one in Philadelphia for almost a month in 2000 and also at the one in St. Louis for a week. Their rooms are so nice and so clean, and they provide you with a wonderful home cooked meal every night (or store it in the refridgerator if you are with your child at the hospital and can't make dinner, so you can eat it when you get back late at night). I always drop my change in the RMH boxes at McDonald's...they are a wonderful charity, that's for sure! How far is the hospital from where your son and dil live?
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dog. That is so sad. I know what you mean about not being ready for another one just yet.
I am keeping you , your new grandson, and your family in my prayers. Thanks for keeping us updated. TC
Good for you - doing something positive and so helpful. Keeping busy is good. I admire you always. I would hold off on a new dog for now, you have so much on your plate already.
Its so good to hear about Ronald McDonald House. When Ryan got sick they had just built the one in Toronto but since he ended up in a Hamilton hospital, there was not much in the way of parental accomodations. Believe it or not - in the first year of his illness our travel/meal/parking expenses totalled $17,000!!!! Not easy on a young couple in their 20s. We could have used a Ronald McDonald house. I sure help donate whenever I have the chance. I'm glad to see that people I know are using this wonderful place.
Not much to add except that I'm glad your little darlin' has a temper and a fighting spirit. No doubt where that came from. As for your ex and his Harley whore - aren't you glad they're NOT there. They never handle these things well and certainly make it more stressful for the rest of us. Chuck knows about my Mom. He has not called to tell me he's sorry or to offer extra help with the kids. Nothing. I prefer to think of him as dead.
30 days will go by quickly. I continue to pray for you every day.
Hi Pam, Glad to hear GS is a fighter and DIL is doing well. Maybe things are on the upswing for you now.
How awesome that you're having a party to celebrate your transplant. We'll all be partying right along with your family when this all happens.
I agree w/Barb about Chuck and his evil wench not being around right now. Who needs the aggravation?
I will continue to pray for you and your family. As a matter of fact, I told my D about you and she added you to her prayer list too. She wrote it down in her journal as "mom's imaginary friend, Pam." Too funny.
I'm glad you started another thread. The news about Will is definitely good and it sounds as though things are progressing well.
Too bad about the alien not coming back to see his GS. I bet he wants to but can't handle it, seeing you and your sons and all the love you have for each other. And he's left with the Harley Whore. The scales are sure tipped in only one direction.
Thanks for the email and update. I'll be emailing you back later. I have a lot I want to say to you.
Thanks for stopping by...I don't know how you are able to take all these things in stride. You areally are a strong person with faith. It can't be easy. The beloved doggie will surely be missed. Your other doggie will be depressed for awhile. Barb is right to hold off on getting a new one. May be a lot to handle while you are recuperating from the transplant. Hope your GS wiill be bale to ocme home soon. He has a great chance of full recovery Pammie. And his feet can be fixed. With all the new procedures available, it will be ok.
Don't worry about your flowers. Save your energy for the surgery. There are hanging plants you can buy full of blooms already. It is still cold, very windy, and slight rain here today. I forgot to set my clock and had to go to the 10:30 church service this morning.
You are lucky Pammie, your sons live close by you. Good for your son for telling his Dad off...I know my son will probably bring home his buddies once he gets to college. Just empty nest during the week. But I will welcome the change. I don't have to be vigilant about when he is coming home or something if he is at the dorm. And he won't be allowed to have a car there. So, he is kind of stuck.
Hi Pammie, Good to get an update.You and your family are always in my prayers and thoughts. I know what you mean about another dog, mine is getting very slow and kids say nows the time for a pup? I think the dog(s) that see us through our darkest hours (hey do you remember those crazy days/) seem to hold such a special place in our hearts. I have loved and lost some wonderful dogs but some just have the edge. I say I am not having any more, but I said that last time and went 3 mths! Take care my dear friend I did email you but not sure if you got it, was nothing really. I know you have your hands full. ,
I too am glad tho hear that your GS is doing well. If he has a temper, that means he is a ifhgter. Like you , I can't imagine where that came from!
What a sweet thing it is to care ofr thier house and dogs the way you are. That is os thoughtful and I know that they appreciate it so. You r DIL and s have much on thier plate now and I know that your kindess and love is appreciated. Putting together the nursery was such fun, you were right to leave it for DIL. It will be a psecial memeory for her.
I'm so sorry about the dog. you did not need that on top of all of the rest of this. More grief and loss. it never seems to make sense does it? some people get all of the breaks and some people appear to get the pain. You are so strong and positive in the face of all of it. yo really are amazing.
Wow, you transplant is coming up soon. Of course we wil continue to pray for you and all of those you love. some day you will look back on this time, from a healthy and happy place, ans wonder how you did it all. but of course you will do it all, of that I have no doubt.
All is well here. Noting new going on, just life as usual. Take care love jaycee
