Football or the Couch

[USMCmom]

Good Morning All,
The kids are off to school so I thought that I would do a quick update on my son Casey. We went to the Dr yesterday and he was diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure (was not what I expected) he has a condition called Tetralogy of Fallot and has been having a few problems. His chest is starting to protrude on the left side as his heart is enlarged!!! Been a long week!!! My son's biggest concern was wether or not he could play Football-it is tough as if I had my way he would be sittin' on the couch!!! We don't talk to much in front of him as I think that he struggles enough without having to face his own mortality. But on the positive side, this could be so much worse...I am very grateful that he has a condition that can hopefully be fixed someday so that he will lead a happy and productive life. Your prayers are so very welcome, no matter how many doctors or specialists you see... nothing is as comforting as a prayer!!! My heart goes out to those of you who struggle or who are facing tough times...you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Hope everyone has a good day.
Take care & God Bless,
Kelly

[JenT]

Good Morning All,
The kids are off to school so I thought that I would do a quick update on my son Casey. We went to the Dr yesterday and he was diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure (was not what I expected) he has a condition called Tetralogy of Fallot and has been having a few problems. His chest is starting to protrude on the left side as his heart is enlarged!!! Been a long week!!! My son's biggest concern was wether or not he could play Football-it is tough as if I had my way he would be sittin' on the couch!!! We don't talk to much in front of him as I think that he struggles enough without having to face his own mortality. But on the positive side, this could be so much worse...I am very grateful that he has a condition that can hopefully be fixed someday so that he will lead a happy and productive life. Your prayers are so very welcome, no matter how many doctors or specialists you see... nothing is as comforting as a prayer!!! My heart goes out to those of you who struggle or who are facing tough times...you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Hope everyone has a good day.
Take care & God Bless,
Kelly

Oh Kelly! This hits home because all my sons care about is if they can play football...

Will most certainly be praying for your son.

[rhet 2]

Oh Kelly! This hits home because all my sons care about is if they can play football...

Will most certainly be praying for your son.

Beyond doubt!

The LORD created this boy -- and the LORD died on the cross for this boy. And the LORD CAN heal his heart so he CAN play football -- or give him a desire to sit on the couch and rest. Whichever the LORD thinks best, He'll do -- making VERY sure that what He wishes is for the good of the child AND his entire family -- including Mom.

Romans 8:28: He combines all the factors in our lives, making them all work together for our good, one by one by one.

I don't know why or how this heart condition is going to work with other factors for the good of OUR boy and OUR Mom -- but it WILL.

And so we all shall be praying with all our hearts.

[USMCmom]

Thank you...Casey won his game today and I don't think that there is anything more exciting than to see him score!!! The smile on his face is worth all the tears, heartache and doubt. Your prayers always seem to make the days a little brighter and the nights not quite so lonely!!!
Thank you,
Kelly

[jwil59]

Good for Casey, he and your family are in my prayers.

hang tough mom

[itsrea]

Good Morning All,
The kids are off to school so I thought that I would do a quick update on my son Casey. We went to the Dr yesterday and he was diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure (was not what I expected) he has a condition called Tetralogy of Fallot and has been having a few problems. His chest is starting to protrude on the left side as his heart is enlarged!!! Been a long week!!! My son's biggest concern was wether or not he could play Football-it is tough as if I had my way he would be sittin' on the couch!!! We don't talk to much in front of him as I think that he struggles enough without having to face his own mortality. But on the positive side, this could be so much worse...I am very grateful that he has a condition that can hopefully be fixed someday so that he will lead a happy and productive life. Your prayers are so very welcome, no matter how many doctors or specialists you see... nothing is as comforting as a prayer!!! My heart goes out to those of you who struggle or who are facing tough times...you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Hope everyone has a good day.
Take care & God Bless,
KellyI imagine you're learning the really tough lesson of REALLY giving your son up (back) to the Lord - not a easy lesson for any parent to have to learn (I'd MUCH rather have learned it in my OWN time, when the need was not so great), so not only will your son be in my prayers, but also you as you learn this difficult lesson.

And I'd like to share that once I learned the lesson with my own son, the Lord was able to move exactly the surgeons HE wanted into place and my son's surgery was more then successful - the surgeon was able to do what every previous surgeon said was impossible! LOL he told me afterwards, "halfway through the surgery I just KNEW how to do it and it was so simple I don't know why none of us thought of it before."

:hug:

[USMCmom]

I imagine you're learning the really tough lesson of REALLY giving your son up (back) to the Lord - not a easy lesson for any parent to have to learn (I'd MUCH rather have learned it in my OWN time, when the need was not so great), so not only will your son be in my prayers, but also you as you learn this difficult lesson.

And I'd like to share that once I learned the lesson with my own son, the Lord was able to move exactly the surgeons HE wanted into place and my son's surgery was more then successful - the surgeon was able to do what every previous surgeon said was impossible! LOL he told me afterwards, "halfway through the surgery I just KNEW how to do it and it was so simple I don't know why none of us thought of it before."

:hug:

It is very hard to know that I have so little control in all of this, but the hardest part is seeing him have to come to terms with it... that is what I hate. But I do trust in the Lord and I know that he will provide!!! I am glad that your son's surgery was successful and I am grateful for your support!!!!

[USMCmom]

Good for Casey, he and your family are in my prayers.

hang tough mom

We're hangin'!!!! He is gettin' to be a darn good ball player and has plans to play for the Chargers after college (has to have an education just in case he gets hurt:lol:) !!! Thank you, your prayers make all these much easier!!!
Kelly

[jwil59]

We're hangin'!!!! He is gettin' to be a darn good ball player and has plans to play for the Chargers after college (has to have an education just in case he gets hurt:lol:) !!! Thank you, your prayers make all these much easier!!!
Kelly

Who knows what will happen with some effort on his part and a bunch of faith. maybe he can play for the greatest college football coach alive today, which would be Nick Saban at the Univ. of Alabama

[itsrea]

It is very hard to know that I have so little control in all of this, but the hardest part is seeing him have to come to terms with it... that is what I hate. But I do trust in the Lord and I know that he will provide!!! I am glad that your son's surgery was successful and I am grateful for your support!!!!You're very welcome Kelly.. :)

[USMCmom]

Who knows what will happen with some effort on his part and a bunch of faith. maybe he can play for the greatest college football coach alive today, which would be Nick Saban at the Univ. of Alabama

I told Casey what you said and he told me that he would "Be the water boy if he thought he could go to Alabama and be a part of their team!" So much for any loyalty to Boise State...:lol::lol::lol: I don't let him read these posts but I did tell him that there were people on this site who were praying for him and he told me to tell all of you "thanx !"

[rhet 2]

I told Casey what you said and he told me that he would "Be the water boy if he thought he could go to Alabama and be a part of their team!" So much for any loyalty to Boise State...:lol::lol::lol: I don't let him read these posts but I did tell him that there were people on this site who were praying for him and he told me to tell all of you "thanx !"


I'm grateful for the privilege and that you trust us so much.

I mean, I could focus on myself and wallow in self-pity, whinging and weeping an wailing for myself -- or I can put all that energy into a much more worthy cause interceding for the well-being of others.

I'd rather pray for you and your family than wallow in my own far less significant non-issues.

[jwil59]

I told Casey what you said and he told me that he would "Be the water boy if he thought he could go to Alabama and be a part of their team!" So much for any loyalty to Boise State...:lol::lol::lol: I don't let him read these posts but I did tell him that there were people on this site who were praying for him and he told me to tell all of you "thanx !"

God bless his heart. You guys are stuck with us now anyway. :lol:

[rhet 2]

God bless his heart. You guys are stuck with us now anyway. :lol:

Yep. :mrgreen:

And a hug for you, you old soggie! :hug:

[jwil59]

Yep. :mrgreen:

And a hug for you, you old soggie! :hug:

back at ya my friend

[USMCmom]

God bless his heart. You guys are stuck with us now anyway. :lol:

We luv all of you this much...
:hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:
and are very proud to be stuck to all of ya!!!

"No present could bring more joy to open, Then the one filled with your kind words!"

[rhet 2]

We luv all of you this much...
:hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:
and are very proud to be stuck to all of ya!!!

"No present could bring more joy to open, Then the one filled with your kind words!"

You're a very real sweetie. Super :hug: right back at you.

I'm glad you've come to join us here. Very glad.

[USMCmom]

Casey has gotten sick over the weekend. He had to have an echocardigram, an EKG and x-rays. They think that he is suffering from Congestive Heart Failure. His heart is so enlarged his chest is beginning to protrude on the left side and he has developed this gut wrenching cough. The last couple of nights I have put him in my bed as he is terrified of sleeping alone. Yesterday was rough for him. He has coughed so much that his sides and stomach are so sore...it hurts him to walk. I've tried to write an update a couple of times, but I find this very hard to talk about. I have faith in the Lord and I know he will provide...but my heart hurts for this child who is scared and who has always depended on me to keep him safe. He is in bed asleep now, so I thought that this would be a good time to write...it is late and I am finally getting tired!!! I would truly appreciate it if you take a minute and say a prayer for him...your prayers and support mean so much. I will update you again after we see the doctor.
God Bless and take care.
Kelly

"No present could bring more joy to open, Then the one filled with your kind words!"

[rhet 2]

Casey has gotten sick over the weekend. He had to have an echocardigram, an EKG and x-rays. They think that he is suffering from Congestive Heart Failure. His heart is so enlarged his chest is beginning to protrude on the left side and he has developed this gut wrenching cough. The last couple of nights I have put him in my bed as he is terrified of sleeping alone. Yesterday was rough for him. He has coughed so much that his sides and stomach are so sore...it hurts him to walk. I've tried to write an update a couple of times, but I find this very hard to talk about. I have faith in the Lord and I know he will provide...but my heart hurts for this child who is scared and who has always depended on me to keep him safe. He is in bed asleep now, so I thought that this would be a good time to write...it is late and I am finally getting tired!!! I would truly appreciate it if you take a minute and say a prayer for him...your prayers and support mean so much. I will update you again after we see the doctor.
God Bless and take care.
Kelly

"No present could bring more joy to open, Then the one filled with your kind words!"

Prayers for Casey continuing around the clock until we hear this is resolved: may the LORD of All Mercy Who IS act to sustain life, restore the engine that pumps life blood to full function, and give comfort and joy and peace to this entire family, especially Casey.

I'm devoting the last 5 minutes of every hour to Casey alone -- -- including the ones when I'm in a classroom -- and that alarm clock can be put to real good use folks

That leaves another 55 minutes uncovered.

Let's pound the LORD's door down over this one, 'k?

[The Bos'un]

He should be added to everyone's prayer list....

[rhet 2]

He should be added to everyone's prayer list....


INdeed!

He's got a soul as big as the whole outdoors itself.

The Good LORD needs to make the physical heart just as strong and sure and steady as the turning of the day into night and night into day.

"Where two or more of you are agreed on what you shall ask, that will I do."

"Pray without ceasing" -- pound the LORD's door until He grants us the grace and mercy we seek.

Give his docs WISDOM, LORD, to see the problem and know EXACTLY how to put right what Adam broke. :pray:

[USMCmom]

Still waiting this morning to hear from the Doctor...just know that you are all a huge help....:hug:

[Calibabe]

Casey has gotten sick over the weekend. He had to have an echocardigram, an EKG and x-rays. They think that he is suffering from Congestive Heart Failure. His heart is so enlarged his chest is beginning to protrude on the left side and he has developed this gut wrenching cough. The last couple of nights I have put him in my bed as he is terrified of sleeping alone. Yesterday was rough for him. He has coughed so much that his sides and stomach are so sore...it hurts him to walk. I've tried to write an update a couple of times, but I find this very hard to talk about. I have faith in the Lord and I know he will provide...but my heart hurts for this child who is scared and who has always depended on me to keep him safe. He is in bed asleep now, so I thought that this would be a good time to write...it is late and I am finally getting tired!!! I would truly appreciate it if you take a minute and say a prayer for him...your prayers and support mean so much. I will update you again after we see the doctor.
God Bless and take care.
Kelly

"No present could bring more joy to open, Then the one filled with your kind words!"


Kelly your prayers are heard and we will keep Casey in them. Please keep us updated.

God bless you both.:pray:

[Calibabe]

Good Morning All,
The kids are off to school so I thought that I would do a quick update on my son Casey. We went to the Dr yesterday and he was diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure (was not what I expected) he has a condition called Tetralogy of Fallot and has been having a few problems. His chest is starting to protrude on the left side as his heart is enlarged!!! Been a long week!!! My son's biggest concern was wether or not he could play Football-it is tough as if I had my way he would be sittin' on the couch!!! We don't talk to much in front of him as I think that he struggles enough without having to face his own mortality. But on the positive side, this could be so much worse...I am very grateful that he has a condition that can hopefully be fixed someday so that he will lead a happy and productive life. Your prayers are so very welcome, no matter how many doctors or specialists you see... nothing is as comforting as a prayer!!! My heart goes out to those of you who struggle or who are facing tough times...you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Hope everyone has a good day.
Take care & God Bless,
Kelly


CHF can be handled with the drug called Lasix (furosemide) and that ususally works well to handle the congestion or liquid that is in his body at this point. Good drug, should not have a problem with that. I am very concerned about the enlarged heart. How old is Casey? What has your Pediatric Cardiologist (since I am assuming he is under age 18) saying about all of this? It would just help from a medical stand point for me to understand what is going on. I hope and certainly don't want you to think I am trying to be intrusive in anyway. I am very, very concerned and having been in the medical field for over 20 years, I tend to look at things from a different prospective. That is all.

If and when you have time (Casey's needs outweigh anything that anyone hear asks you) you can answer. In the mean time, I will also pass this on to our priest who is a wonderful man and very, very dedicated and ask him to join us in prayer as well.

God bless you and Casey. :pray:

[Calibabe]

God bless his heart. You guys are stuck with us now anyway. :lol:

Ditto that.

[JenT]

Prayers for Casey continuing around the clock until we hear this is resolved: may the LORD of All Mercy Who IS act to sustain life, restore the engine that pumps life blood to full function, and give comfort and joy and peace to this entire family, especially Casey.

I'm devoting the last 5 minutes of every hour to Casey alone -- -- including the ones when I'm in a classroom -- and that alarm clock can be put to real good use folks

That leaves another 55 minutes uncovered.

Let's pound the LORD's door down over this one, 'k?

Details, details, I'm the kind that needs clear direction, check your pms please rhet!

meanwhile, praying...

[JenT]

Abba Father, we cry out for this young son, Your son, and only You can truly heal him.

Father first of all I thank you for all that you've provided us, you gave one of my sons such a strong heart in so many ways. I lift up my sister to You now, and her child, and I beg you bless her and her son with the same heart as my own. Heal him in such a miraculous way that he knows, he and his mom alone, that You did it, with that kind of knowledge that we know You, we know that we know that we know to the deepest depths of our souls, heal him, please Abba. Touch him. That his praises for the rest of his life would be to You, Abba Father.

We praise Your Holy Name, we praise You in depths beyond human understanding, in the wells of our souls, we thank You that You are there, that You hear, that You care.

Forgive us Father, because You give us SO MUCH and we don't think twice about it, my joy at seeing my sons on that football field...Father, I pray You give that to this mom, strengthen his heart and make him strong like my own, not for winning, not for the ego, not for the stupid cheers and prestige on the field, but that he and his mom would know his heart thunders for You, Father; that You are a God of miracles; like You showed Adam, Father, please show this brave young man Casey, give him strength, but most of all give him that sense of You that shatters all fear.

Thank You Abba Father, thank You for the kind and gentle Shepherd that You are, that You care so much for us, even using the rod at times for our own protection, because You know how to get us home. We are SO grateful that we can trust You, we praise and thank You, in Jesus' name, Amen

[USMCmom]

CHF can be handled with the drug called Lasix (furosemide) and that ususally works well to handle the congestion or liquid that is in his body at this point. Good drug, should not have a problem with that. I am very concerned about the enlarged heart. How old is Casey? What has your Pediatric Cardiologist (since I am assuming he is under age 18) saying about all of this? It would just help from a medical stand point for me to understand what is going on. I hope and certainly don't want you to think I am trying to be intrusive in anyway. I am very, very concerned and having been in the medical field for over 20 years, I tend to look at things from a different prospective. That is all.
If and when you have time (Casey's needs outweigh anything that anyone hear asks you) you can answer. In the mean time, I will also pass this on to our priest who is a wonderful man and very, very dedicated and ask him to join us in prayer as well.

God bless you and Casey. :pray:
Casey is 13, he was born with Tetralogy of Fallot and was operated on at 16 months. He has been symptomatic for the last couple of weeks...no appetite, cough, tired and severe stomach aches. He does have a pediatric cardiologist who basically told me that unless he passes out, not to bother him. So I am taking Casey to our GP...he ordered the tests and we are still waiting for the results. I am unsure how long it takes for the results from an echocardigram but I thought that it could be done the same day. Anyways, the techs who did the echo said that his heart is even more enlarged, his patches are leaking more and they thought that his aortic valve looked like maybe something was going on with it (I am sorry but I can't remember the exact medical terms). But please know that I am desperate for any kind of information, I hate the not knowing. I would much rather be pro active than reactive. We only have 2 pediatric cardiologists in the state until next year so I don't have a lot of options as far as second opinions go. The 2 that we do have are partners. I am not saying that our Ped doc is bad just that I think that I have very valid concerns and I would like for them to be addressed. But for right now we are just waiting for these test results...so please any opinions you might have would be very,very welcome....:pray:
God Bless
Kelly

[Calibabe]

I imagine you're learning the really tough lesson of REALLY giving your son up (back) to the Lord - not a easy lesson for any parent to have to learn (I'd MUCH rather have learned it in my OWN time, when the need was not so great), so not only will your son be in my prayers, but also you as you learn this difficult lesson.

And I'd like to share that once I learned the lesson with my own son, the Lord was able to move exactly the surgeons HE wanted into place and my son's surgery was more then successful - the surgeon was able to do what every previous surgeon said was impossible! LOL he told me afterwards, "halfway through the surgery I just KNEW how to do it and it was so simple I don't know why none of us thought of it before."

:hug:

That is truly the Lord speaking through the surgeon's hands and mind when he told you that "halfway through the surgery I just KNEW how to do it and it was so simple I don't know why none of us thought of it before". If no one can see that, then they don't have the faith.

What a truly inspiring story, especially for Kelly and Casey.

God Bless You.

[Calibabe]

Who knows what will happen with some effort on his part and a bunch of faith. maybe he can play for the greatest college football coach alive today, which would be Nick Saban at the Univ. of Alabama

Or Joe Paterno at Penn State. Neither one is shoddy. I think we would both agree on that. Joe Pa has one heck of a record. He is literally like a "rock star" up in State College, PA. Could have long ago written his ticket to any Pro team and when asked why his response was "when I coach a team, I coach them the way I want to and in the pro's you have so many players that have already developed bad habits that it isn't worth it for me to leave here." Can't say I blame him on that one.

[Calibabe]

Casey is 13, he was born with Tetralogy of Fallot and was operated on at 16 months. He has been symptomatic for the last couple of weeks...no appetite, cough, tired and severe stomach aches. He does have a pediatric cardiologist who basically told me that unless he passes out, not to bother him. So I am taking Casey to our GP...he ordered the tests and we are still waiting for the results. I am unsure how long it takes for the results from an echocardigram but I thought that it could be done the same day. Anyways, the techs who did the echo said that his heart is even more enlarged, his patches are leaking more and they thought that his aortic valve looked like maybe something was going on with it (I am sorry but I can't remember the exact medical terms). But please know that I am desperate for any kind of information, I hate the not knowing. I would much rather be pro active than reactive. We only have 2 pediatric cardiologists in the state until next year so I don't have a lot of options as far as second opinions go. The 2 that we do have are partners. I am not saying that our Ped doc is bad just that I think that I have very valid concerns and I would like for them to be addressed. But for right now we are just waiting for these test results...so please any opinions you might have would be very,very welcome....:pray:
God Bless
Kelly

First off I would start to become a pain in their side. An Echocardiogram does indeed give you the results the same day. Call the facility that it was done at and find out if the results have been sent to the pediatric cardiologist. If it has, then call his office and find out what is going on. If not then ask the facility why it is taking so darn long. Sometimes unfortunately you have to push certainly facilities or offices to get things done. If you have the ability of having it faxed to you then have them do that. If not, and can pick up a copy do that. Then get it to his pediatric cardiologist ASAP. He needs that report to decide what the next step in Casey's care will be.

If you need anything at all or a way of getting something done, just PM me or write a message here and I will check in regularly to answer your questions in the best way that I can.

We are all with you Kelly. We are also all with Casey. Through the prayers being offered for his full recovery and also for the prayers being offered for you, you will get through this as will he. The people on this forum are wonderful and were literally a lifeline for me last year when my 17 yr old son had surgery for the second time in 6 months. They were also my sanity as well. So please feel free to ask any questions you have and I will give you as much info as I can.

God Bless both you and Casey. We are there for you both. :pray:

[USMCmom]

First off I would start to become a pain in their side. An Echocardiogram does indeed give you the results the same day. Call the facility that it was done at and find out if the results have been sent to the pediatric cardiologist. If it has, then call his office and find out what is going on. If not then ask the facility why it is taking so darn long. Sometimes unfortunately you have to push certainly facilities or offices to get things done. If you have the ability of having it faxed to you then have them do that. If not, and can pick up a copy do that. Then get it to his pediatric cardiologist ASAP. He needs that report to decide what the next step in Casey's care will be.

If you need anything at all or a way of getting something done, just PM me or write a message here and I will check in regularly to answer your questions in the best way that I can.

We are all with you Kelly. We are also all with Casey. Through the prayers being offered for his full recovery and also for the prayers being offered for you, you will get through this as will he. The people on this forum are wonderful and were literally a lifeline for me last year when my 17 yr old son had surgery for the second time in 6 months. They were also my sanity as well. So please feel free to ask any questions you have and I will give you as much info as I can.

God Bless both you and Casey. We are there for you both. :pray:

Thank you so much for your support, I am calling them right now and I will bug them until I get an answer. But I will keep you updated and I am so glad that everything turned out good for your son...
Talk to ya all soon...

[blazer]

Praying for you and your precious son!

[jwil59]

Casey has gotten sick over the weekend. He had to have an echocardigram, an EKG and x-rays. They think that he is suffering from Congestive Heart Failure. His heart is so enlarged his chest is beginning to protrude on the left side and he has developed this gut wrenching cough. The last couple of nights I have put him in my bed as he is terrified of sleeping alone. Yesterday was rough for him. He has coughed so much that his sides and stomach are so sore...it hurts him to walk. I've tried to write an update a couple of times, but I find this very hard to talk about. I have faith in the Lord and I know he will provide...but my heart hurts for this child who is scared and who has always depended on me to keep him safe. He is in bed asleep now, so I thought that this would be a good time to write...it is late and I am finally getting tired!!! I would truly appreciate it if you take a minute and say a prayer for him...your prayers and support mean so much. I will update you again after we see the doctor.
God Bless and take care.
Kelly

"No present could bring more joy to open, Then the one filled with your kind words!"

I am praying for Casey. CHF can be treated my friend. I think you should demand they do an echocardigram. I suspect this might be cause by the same heart disease that I have, Cardiomyopathy. It is painfull for me to think that I at 49 years old am walking around just fine and casey is sick. Sometimes I don't understand God all that much.

[jwil59]

Casey is 13, he was born with Tetralogy of Fallot and was operated on at 16 months. He has been symptomatic for the last couple of weeks...no appetite, cough, tired and severe stomach aches. He does have a pediatric cardiologist who basically told me that unless he passes out, not to bother him. So I am taking Casey to our GP...he ordered the tests and we are still waiting for the results. I am unsure how long it takes for the results from an echocardigram but I thought that it could be done the same day. Anyways, the techs who did the echo said that his heart is even more enlarged, his patches are leaking more and they thought that his aortic valve looked like maybe something was going on with it (I am sorry but I can't remember the exact medical terms). But please know that I am desperate for any kind of information, I hate the not knowing. I would much rather be pro active than reactive. We only have 2 pediatric cardiologists in the state until next year so I don't have a lot of options as far as second opinions go. The 2 that we do have are partners. I am not saying that our Ped doc is bad just that I think that I have very valid concerns and I would like for them to be addressed. But for right now we are just waiting for these test results...so please any opinions you might have would be very,very welcome....:pray:
God Bless
Kelly


The echo tech does the test and the doc reads it. It should not take that long but it took me a week to get my results. I was not in crisis at the time of the test though

[Jíbaro]

Casey has gotten sick over the weekend. He had to have an echocardigram, an EKG and x-rays. They think that he is suffering from Congestive Heart Failure. His heart is so enlarged his chest is beginning to protrude on the left side and he has developed this gut wrenching cough. The last couple of nights I have put him in my bed as he is terrified of sleeping alone. Yesterday was rough for him. He has coughed so much that his sides and stomach are so sore...it hurts him to walk. I've tried to write an update a couple of times, but I find this very hard to talk about. I have faith in the Lord and I know he will provide...but my heart hurts for this child who is scared and who has always depended on me to keep him safe. He is in bed asleep now, so I thought that this would be a good time to write...it is late and I am finally getting tired!!! I would truly appreciate it if you take a minute and say a prayer for him...your prayers and support mean so much. I will update you again after we see the doctor.
God Bless and take care.
Kelly

"No present could bring more joy to open, Then the one filled with your kind words!"
Lord Jesus, your Word says that through your wounds we are healed (Isaiah 53:5 (http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=isaiah%2053:5;&version=31;)). Please apply that healing to Casey's heart, chest and lungs. He needs your peace, and your soothing, as well as your love. Also, bless his mom and give her joy, peace, strength and a revelation of your love in the midst of this trial. Finally, we don't ask this because we deserve it, but because you promised to answer everything we ask for in your name. Amen.

[rhet 2]

I am praying for Casey. CHF can be treated my friend. I think you should demand they do an echocardigram. I suspect this might be cause by the same heart disease that I have, Cardiomyopathy. It is painfull for me to think that I at 49 years old am walking around just fine and casey is sick. Sometimes I don't understand God all that much.

Not saying I do understand the LORD's thinking, but there is this: we all put aside our little petty differences and band together to FIGHT, especially when it's a kid getting crunched.

And He moved to sustain you at 49 because you've still got a LOT of work to do in this old world, my brother.

Same as me and my Bear: our work for Him is not yet done.

Casey's has just begun. We need him and thousands of others to follow up and take over when our Homecoming Time arrives.

[CID_0687]

Father we come before you now with humble hearts. Your word says where two or more are gathered in your name you will be there...Lord we come together in agreement for Casey right now...we know that there is nothing to big or too small that you, Our God, cannot handle. Give Casey strength Jesus, help him to overcome this obstacle that has been put before him...give his parents, and family, and friends strength in this time as well. Lord it is written that by Your stripes we are healed, and I pray for a healing to come to this young man. Let this just be a temporary stumbling block, and soon this too shall pass. I pray that everyone involved be strong in their faith, and that for Casey this will be part of this young man's powerful testimony.

I ask all this in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth

And all God's people said........

[rhet 2]

Father we come before you now with humble hearts. Your word says where two or more are gathered in your name you will be there...Lord we come together in agreement for Casey right now...we know that there is nothing to big or too small that you, Our God, cannot handle. Give Casey strength Jesus, help him to overcome this obstacle that has been put before him...give his parents, and family, and friends strength in this time as well. Lord it is written that by Your stripes we are healed, and I pray for a healing to come to this young man. Let this just be a temporary stumbling block, and soon this too shall pass. I pray that everyone involved be strong in their faith, and that for Casey this will be part of this young man's powerful testimony.

I ask all this in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth

And all God's people said........

AMEN! With all my heart, amen. :pray:

[jwil59]

Father we come before you now with humble hearts. Your word says where two or more are gathered in your name you will be there...Lord we come together in agreement for Casey right now...we know that there is nothing to big or too small that you, Our God, cannot handle. Give Casey strength Jesus, help him to overcome this obstacle that has been put before him...give his parents, and family, and friends strength in this time as well. Lord it is written that by Your stripes we are healed, and I pray for a healing to come to this young man. Let this just be a temporary stumbling block, and soon this too shall pass. I pray that everyone involved be strong in their faith, and that for Casey this will be part of this young man's powerful testimony.

I ask all this in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth

And all God's people said........

Amen

[BasicGreatGuy]

I am praying for you and your family Kelly. May God lift Casey up, and bring strength and healing to his body. And may God bring strength and comfort to your hearts, as you minister in love.

With God all things are possible. I truly believe that.

[JenT]

father we come before you now with humble hearts. Your word says where two or more are gathered in your name you will be there...lord we come together in agreement for casey right now...we know that there is nothing to big or too small that you, our god, cannot handle. Give casey strength jesus, help him to overcome this obstacle that has been put before him...give his parents, and family, and friends strength in this time as well. Lord it is written that by your stripes we are healed, and i pray for a healing to come to this young man. Let this just be a temporary stumbling block, and soon this too shall pass. I pray that everyone involved be strong in their faith, and that for casey this will be part of this young man's powerful testimony.

I ask all this in the name of jesus christ of nazareth

and all god's people said........

amen!

[USMCmom]

Good Evening Friends,
It has been a very long day and I am pooped! I called my Doctor 4 times before I was able to get an answer...the nurse finally told me the last time that they were really busy and I said that I understood but Casey was getting sicker. She also told me that she had the reports but she didn't really understand how to read the reports. The nurse then suggested that I take him in for an MRI and I said "WHAT"...she said that he could have an MRI! I said have they come up with a different kind? She then said...Oh, does he have wires in his chest? I said yes and I was told he couldn't have one...that is when she told me to take him to the emergency room. I told her that I was calling his Pediatric Cardiologist, which she was suppossed to do...anyways to make a long story short Casey has an appointment on Wed with the Pediatric doctor. I took the support from here and I did not let them put me off...if I could hug each and every one of you I would, but I will put all of you in my prayers tonite. I know with all that is going on right now that we all have worries and we feel so priviledged to have your support. I loaded a picture of the kids and myself...from left to right, Austin is in the brown shirt-he is 15... like his older brother he thinks is "cool" , Case is standing behind him, Jamie is in front-he is 8 and a very,very creative child..he told me when he got a low grade on his report card that it was my fault as "I was not meeting his needs", Bailey is next to me-she is 10...she suffered early on from that "Barbie-Sailor" syndrome, she looked like a Barbie and talked like a sailor (thankfully she out grew that, especially with 4 brothers :mrgreen: and then myself.


http://profile.ak.facebook.com/v224/927/24/q1388365993_3784.jpg

http://photos-h.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-snc1/v342/171/69/1388365993/a1388365993_107071_1707.jpgThis is Casey at his track meet in May 08 and his oldest brother Kyle who has just returned from Iraq...Kyle is attempting to look cool for the girls who are just out of the picture...:razz: Kyle is getting ready to be deployed again, he is in the Marines. I just wanted to share a little about my family and hope ya don't mind!!! I know this is a long post...but it feels SO good to just talk...when I prayed for help for my family to make it through this the Lord saw fit to bless our family with your support...
Thank & God Bless Each and Everyone Of You!!!
Kelly and Family

[repchick]

Keep on those Doc's butts. I'll be praying for you and yours from this end. :pray:

[rhet 2]

Keep on those Doc's butts. I'll be praying for you and yours from this end. :pray:

Oh, yeah.

What a STUPID nurse.

Wednesday is just tomorrow -- and that's a looooooooong way off for a kid and his exhausted mom.

And this is one really beautiful family, that's for sure. Kyle is a HUNK of manhood, and Austin's not far behind. Case is a real cutie, and Bailey must be the delight of Mom's life. Glad she grew out of Barbie Sailor -- and thanks for the name of the syndrome -- our 8 year old granddaughter, Hannah, is just starting to enter that stage, I think. :wall:

Kyle redeploys when? 'Cause we've got a special list for troops by name, and Kyle's on mine. God keep them every last one constantly under His own personal eyeball, surrounded by tens of thousands of His angels to bash hell out of the enemy before our folks even know they're around. And cause those vicious coward's weapons, IEDs, to go off during assembly, not afterwards.

Prayers for the entire family -- and tons of :hug: for all!

God, set this right, please! :pray:

[philstar]

Everything will work out, I know it!

Good luck!

edit: Oh, and maybe he can skip Bama and come play for Georgia :) hehehe

[CID_0687]

Everything will work out, I know it!

Good luck!

edit: Oh, and maybe he can skip Bama and come play for Georgia :) hehehe
Why would a young man that's an obvious winner want to be on a losing team? ;)

[JenT]

Ignoring CID :))

Good Evening Friends,
It has been a very long day and I am pooped! I called my Doctor 4 times before I was able to get an answer...the nurse finally told me the last time that they were really busy and I said that I understood but Casey was getting sicker. She also told me that she had the reports but she didn't really understand how to read the reports. The nurse then suggested that I take him in for an MRI and I said "WHAT"...she said that he could have an MRI! I said have they come up with a different kind? She then said...Oh, does he have wires in his chest? I said yes and I was told he couldn't have one...that is when she told me to take him to the emergency room. I told her that I was calling his Pediatric Cardiologist, which she was suppossed to do...anyways to make a long story short Casey has an appointment on Wed with the Pediatric doctor. I took the support from here and I did not let them put me off...if I could hug each and every one of you I would, but I will put all of you in my prayers tonite. I know with all that is going on right now that we all have worries and we feel so priviledged to have your support. I loaded a picture of the kids and myself...from left to right, Austin is in the brown shirt-he is 15... like his older brother he thinks is "cool" , Case is standing behind him, Jamie is in front-he is 8 and a very,very creative child..he told me when he got a low grade on his report card that it was my fault as "I was not meeting his needs", Bailey is next to me-she is 10...she suffered early on from that "Barbie-Sailor" syndrome, she looked like a Barbie and talked like a sailor (thankfully she out grew that, especially with 4 brothers :mrgreen: and then myself.


http://profile.ak.facebook.com/v224/927/24/q1388365993_3784.jpg

http://photos-h.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-snc1/v342/171/69/1388365993/a1388365993_107071_1707.jpgThis is Casey at his track meet in May 08 and his oldest brother Kyle who has just returned from Iraq...Kyle is attempting to look cool for the girls who are just out of the picture...:razz: Kyle is getting ready to be deployed again, he is in the Marines. I just wanted to share a little about my family and hope ya don't mind!!! I know this is a long post...but it feels SO good to just talk...when I prayed for help for my family to make it through this the Lord saw fit to bless our family with your support...
Thank & God Bless Each and Everyone Of You!!!
Kelly and Family

What a beautiful family! And I love the details, thanks so much for sharing, makes it all the more personal.

Keeping Casey in prayers, please keep us posted

[Calibabe]

Good Evening Friends,
It has been a very long day and I am pooped! I called my Doctor 4 times before I was able to get an answer...the nurse finally told me the last time that they were really busy and I said that I understood but Casey was getting sicker. She also told me that she had the reports but she didn't really understand how to read the reports. The nurse then suggested that I take him in for an MRI and I said "WHAT"...she said that he could have an MRI! I said have they come up with a different kind? She then said...Oh, does he have wires in his chest? I said yes and I was told he couldn't have one...that is when she told me to take him to the emergency room. I told her that I was calling his Pediatric Cardiologist, which she was suppossed to do...anyways to make a long story short Casey has an appointment on Wed with the Pediatric doctor. I took the support from here and I did not let them put me off...if I could hug each and every one of you I would, but I will put all of you in my prayers tonite. I know with all that is going on right now that we all have worries and we feel so priviledged to have your support. I loaded a picture of the kids and myself...from left to right, Austin is in the brown shirt-he is 15... like his older brother he thinks is "cool" , Case is standing behind him, Jamie is in front-he is 8 and a very,very creative child..he told me when he got a low grade on his report card that it was my fault as "I was not meeting his needs", Bailey is next to me-she is 10...she suffered early on from that "Barbie-Sailor" syndrome, she looked like a Barbie and talked like a sailor (thankfully she out grew that, especially with 4 brothers :mrgreen: and then myself.


http://profile.ak.facebook.com/v224/927/24/q1388365993_3784.jpg

http://photos-h.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-snc1/v342/171/69/1388365993/a1388365993_107071_1707.jpgThis is Casey at his track meet in May 08 and his oldest brother Kyle who has just returned from Iraq...Kyle is attempting to look cool for the girls who are just out of the picture...:razz: Kyle is getting ready to be deployed again, he is in the Marines. I just wanted to share a little about my family and hope ya don't mind!!! I know this is a long post...but it feels SO good to just talk...when I prayed for help for my family to make it through this the Lord saw fit to bless our family with your support...
Thank & God Bless Each and Everyone Of You!!!
Kelly and Family

Oh Kelly,

I am so darn glad that you kept on the doc's offices butt. What an idiot of a RN/LPN or whatever designation she has. I would not, in my professional capacity, if I were talking to a patient or the parent of a patient discuss details until 1) Put the patient/parent on hold for a brief moment 2) got a hold of the reports and went over them with patient/parent on the phone word for word and would take the time to explain what said words meant 3) would then ask what questions patient/parent had and 4) would transfer the patient/parent to the doctor for follow up discussion of report. I don't know why in the heck people that work in doctors offices don't do this. It is simple but they are too preoccupied with either wanting to wrap up a conversation with an office employee or some other drivel. It really, really ticks me off big time. I guess that is why I am (and please I hope this doesn't sound wrong to anyone here that knows me) ruthless when I deal with these people. I never take no for an answer. My husband even says that I can be a real bone of contention to deal with and he loves me! However when right is right, I call it that when and when wrong is wrong I say it so as well. A nurse should NEVER, EVER comment on a patient and tell the parent of a patient to take that patient for an MRI unless she pulls the chart. First off, as in your case Kelly with Casey, he has metal implants in his body. MRI's don't react well with any type of Metal impants. That is why people with pacemakers can't be near them! You would think this nurse would have realized that. She just made the entire nursing profession look foolish with that type of remark. :wall::wall::wall::wall: That is how working with these type of people makes me feel and I have been doing it for 20 years. It is a wonder I still have my sanity and I am thinking of going in for an advanced degree--there has to be something seriously wrong with me! First and foremost my patients always, always come first. I would always give patients or their family members my home phone number and would tell them to call me if they had questions. I felt it was my job to make sure that we were ALL on the SAME PAGE, with respect to the care of the person who was ill. If I worked with that nurse who told you that, I would immediately have fired her or told the physician and him fire her. You just don't make those kind of mistakes. It is not professional and it is ultimately irresponsible to do so with any chart notes in front of her to come off with a flippant comment like that.

Your family looks so nice! What a great looking bunch of children. While I realize one is in the Marines he is still and always will be your baby no matter where he is or what he does. That is what I have told my son. My daugther is the same way. She knows that no matter what she is still and always will be my baby. Also the same goes for my oldest son. He is 23. He lives and works in Ohio. However we talk about once a week or so. My youngest son, who just turned 18 is the most mature of the bunch. He is more grounded and settled and has this "I am going to do this and nothing is going to stop me" attitude. Like I said we are finishing up his last year of high school by my home schooling him and then he will apply for the CPAT testing (Candidate Physical Ability Test) for the L.A. Co F.D. and I know that he will do extremely well on it. He asked me a couple of weeks ago if we could go to Home Depot and get a sledge hammer so he could practice swinging with that to build up his upper body strenght along with lifting weights. We have a treadmill and he can use that walk/run on so he should do quite well on that. Then from there he will proceed to the Antelope Valley Fire Academy and take 480 hours of class time and graduate with a Fire Fighter 1 certification. Now while that doesn't guarantee a spot it certainly makes it easier to get on the department. Out in our area, which is expanding at a pretty good clip, they are continuing to build fire stations so they need people to staff them. Also there are always people retiring, there will always be a need for firemen. As the people that are now captians retire, the lieutenants will then move up and so on and so forth. I know that he truly wants to be on the front lines doing the work. I also don't have reservations about him doing so. He would follow whatever directions are given to him by his superiors. He is very, very good at following directions. I know most people would look at me and say "How can you not worry if he is on the front line of a massive wildfire?" I just know that he is not reckless and would not take chances with his life or those of the people with him.

Thanks again for the pictures of your family. We here will continue to pray that Our Lord who works wonderful miracles all the time will do so with Casey. Of that I have no reservations. He is certainly an inspiration to me. That much I can tell you. That is one tough young man that you are raising along with his brothers and sister. Like I said keep hounding the doctors. If something doesn't feel right to you or to Casey then move on it. That is your inner self telling you that something is wrong. Most of all don't let anyone blow you off. I applaude you for doing that with that idiot nurse and contacting his pediatric cardiologist. Very pro active, Kelly. Sometimes we have to take the fight right to them when it is concerning our children. That is what Our Lord put us here for.

We will keep up the prayers, you guys keep up giving us good news. May God Bless you, Baile, Austin, Kyle and most of all Casey. :hug:

[rhet 2]

Why would a young man that's an obvious winner want to be on a losing team? ;)

:))

Naw.

I've got dibbs on The Man Case for UT, which is going to put Bama back in its place, right beside Georgia and OU.

[USMCmom]

Casey has been so sick tonite...I was able to do a few posts, felt good to attack someone..LOL!!! Just kiddin' anyways, gotta get to bed and go to the Doc in the mornin' so wish us all luck!!! I will write tomorrow as soon as we get home and again I want each and everyone of you to know how grateful we are for your prayers...so now when I head off to bed you all will be in mine!!! Talk to ya soon...God Bless

[blazer]

Casey has been so sick tonite...I was able to do a few posts, felt good to attack someone..LOL!!! Just kiddin' anyways, gotta get to bed and go to the Doc in the mornin' so wish us all luck!!! I will write tomorrow as soon as we get home and again I want each and everyone of you to know how grateful we are for your prayers...so now when I head off to bed you all will be in mine!!! Talk to ya soon...God Bless

Bless you, sister! :hug:

[crystalclear]

I imagine you're learning the really tough lesson of REALLY giving your son up (back) to the Lord - not a easy lesson for any parent to have to learn (I'd MUCH rather have learned it in my OWN time, when the need was not so great), so not only will your son be in my prayers, but also you as you learn this difficult lesson.

And I'd like to share that once I learned the lesson with my own son, the Lord was able to move exactly the surgeons HE wanted into place and my son's surgery was more then successful - the surgeon was able to do what every previous surgeon said was impossible! LOL he told me afterwards, "halfway through the surgery I just KNEW how to do it and it was so simple I don't know why none of us thought of it before."

:hug:
Stop right there....because I love what the doctor said to you after the surgery was over!
That is one of the many ways God speaks to us...through our actions.

Awesome testimony...because you know he knew you were praying during the surgery...:clap:

[jwil59]

Waiting for the report from the Docs

Continued prayer for casey and family

[repchick]

Update please.

[USMCmom]

We just got back from the Dr. and I apologize again for the wait. I live in a rural area and his Ped Dr is a 120 miles away...his family Dr is 40 miles away so it takes a while. I am so FRUSTRATED...I could scream!!! I will start at the beginning, Casey since last Wed has lost 6 pds...he has developed a chronic cough, his chest is protruding on the left side, his energy levels are down and he gets sharp pains on the left side of his chest. So this is what his Ped Dr did...He came in listened to Casey's heart and looked at his scar as his chest is protruding to the left side of it. He then told me that it was nothing... NOTHING!!! The Dr. said that there is NO WAY Casey could suffer from Congestive Heart Failure, he did not ask for x-rays, he did not look at x-rays and I know that an x-ray would of told him something. The techs who did the Echocardiogram were the ones who suggested looking at his lungs. His diagnoses of Casey's chest wall was quote "Growing Pains!" He said that Casey's chest protrusion was probably due to his heart or lungs, but that was no big deal...any pain resulting from that would be "growing pains!" Zero cause for concern.His decreased physical activity...didn't rate a discussion and last but not least he decided to treat his cough with an inhaler as he suspects asthma or allergies (Casey has been tested for these-all negative) but when he gave me the medicine I said am I suppossed to give him this as my previous Ped Dr. said he was not allowed to take anything that would artifically stimulate his heartrate. The Dr kind of laughed at that and said well if he inhales it then it will only go to his lungs and not into his bloodstream. But, when he did take the medicine that he needed to take it before he excercised and if he got dizzy or his heart rate went crazy then not to take it anymore!!! Last but not least he said that he wanted to see Casey in a year and I said what, if any kind of symptons should I be looking for that might be a cause for alarm? The Dr said that he was 100% positive that Casey was not going to have any problems so I didn't need to worry about anything nor should I watch for any changes!!! I was so mad and upset, I told the Dr as his mother how could I be an advocate for Casey if I didn't know what symptoms might be a cause for alarm? The Dr. then said I can guarantee that Casey won't have any problems... needless to say at this point I just couldn't take it anymore so I just said thank you then Casey and I left. No one checked Casey's oxygen levels, they didn't take his temperature nor did they measure his lung capacity. He didn't ask to see Casey's EKG either. So I am once again at a complete loss!!! I sit here listening to Casey cough in his sleep, I watched his struggle when the chest pains hit and I am sitting here in tears as I feel so helpless., mad and scared. I don't know what to do, I am so tired...if any of you have any suggestions I would glad to hear them. We only have 2 pediatric cardiologists in our state and they are partners. I thought about seeing if I could maybe get him into this childrens hospital in Utah. That is where my older brother had surgery when he was young. I know there is something wrong, I can't explain this feeling but deep down inside I just feel this is not right. My family doctor believes there is something wrong, the technicians who did his test believe that something is not right...why can't I get this doctor to listen to me? Should I be saying something different, am I not articulating his symptoms correctly? I don't mean to complain, I have read your posts and I draw strength from your support and your prayers...they mean more now than ever. So, that is how are day has been we drove almost 300 miles...I came home iwth less answers and more questions!!! Any advice would be welcome!
Thank you and God Bless...
Kelly & Kids

[CID_0687]

:hug:

I'm sorry Kelly, I know that has to be so very frustrating. You definitely need to find another Dr. We've all experienced "growing pains" and there is more to this than just that. What state do you live in, if you don't mind me asking?
If the Children's Hospital in Utah is the closest place I would be trying to get him there ASAP.

I am definitely keeping y'all in my prayers. And praying for the right doctor, a Godly doctor to help Casey.

[itsrea]

CID's advice for a godly doctor is very important, but if you can't find one I'd advise praying a ring of protection around him while you find someone who will listen to the Lord - in the meantime Rhet is correct - the Lord has used the not saved to do his bidding more then once - so if you can, ask for a second opinion, and ask that the second opinion be someone NOT capitated.

you all remain in my prayers hun.

[USMCmom]

:hug:

I'm sorry Kelly, I know that has to be so very frustrating. You definitely need to find another Dr. We've all experienced "growing pains" and there is more to this than just that. What state do you live in, if you don't mind me asking?
If the Children's Hospital in Utah is the closest place I would be trying to get him there ASAP.

I am definitely keeping y'all in my prayers. And praying for the right doctor, a Godly doctor to help Casey.

I live in Idaho, 140 miles east of Boise, I am about 220 miles from Salt Lake and I have heard that they have a wonderful childrens hospital down there. I did some research on Casey's symptoms and his chest protrusion I think could maybe be the cause of his problems. I found one that said "The most common complaint for young patients was related to the unattractive physical appearance of the deformity. Mild to severe exercise limitation with decreased stamina and endurance and inability to keep up with peers in strenuous athletic activities was reported by 251 patients (67%), most frequently in those older than 6 years; it was most severe in those older than 16 years. Many had been able to participate in competitive athletic activities during early adolescence but then found it progressively more difficult to keep up with peers. One hundred twenty patients (32%) had frequent respiratory infections; 26 (7%) had asthmatic symptoms, which were often severe after exercise. Functional heart murmurs were present in 90 patients (24%); however, only 13 patients had cardiac anomalies (Table 2 (http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1421017&rendertype=table&id=t2-19)). Two adult patients had mild to moderate angina. Forty-eight of the older patients experienced aching or compression-type pain in the lower anterior chest after exercise, with three having pain even at rest."
I happen to run across this and I find that Casey's symptom's are similar...

[jwil59]

We just got back from the Dr. and I apologize again for the wait. I live in a rural area and his Ped Dr is a 120 miles away...his family Dr is 40 miles away so it takes a while. I am so FRUSTRATED...I could scream!!! I will start at the beginning, Casey since last Wed has lost 6 pds...he has developed a chronic cough, his chest is protruding on the left side, his energy levels are down and he gets sharp pains on the left side of his chest. So this is what his Ped Dr did...He came in listened to Casey's heart and looked at his scar as his chest is protruding to the left side of it. He then told me that it was nothing... NOTHING!!! The Dr. said that there is NO WAY Casey could suffer from Congestive Heart Failure, he did not ask for x-rays, he did not look at x-rays and I know that an x-ray would of told him something. The techs who did the Echocardiogram were the ones who suggested looking at his lungs. His diagnoses of Casey's chest wall was quote "Growing Pains!" He said that Casey's chest protrusion was probably due to his heart or lungs, but that was no big deal...any pain resulting from that would be "growing pains!" Zero cause for concern.His decreased physical activity...didn't rate a discussion and last but not least he decided to treat his cough with an inhaler as he suspects asthma or allergies (Casey has been tested for these-all negative) but when he gave me the medicine I said am I suppossed to give him this as my previous Ped Dr. said he was not allowed to take anything that would artifically stimulate his heartrate. The Dr kind of laughed at that and said well if he inhales it then it will only go to his lungs and not into his bloodstream. But, when he did take the medicine that he needed to take it before he excercised and if he got dizzy or his heart rate went crazy then not to take it anymore!!! Last but not least he said that he wanted to see Casey in a year and I said what, if any kind of symptons should I be looking for that might be a cause for alarm? The Dr said that he was 100% positive that Casey was not going to have any problems so I didn't need to worry about anything nor should I watch for any changes!!! I was so mad and upset, I told the Dr as his mother how could I be an advocate for Casey if I didn't know what symptoms might be a cause for alarm? The Dr. then said I can guarantee that Casey won't have any problems... needless to say at this point I just couldn't take it anymore so I just said thank you then Casey and I left. No one checked Casey's oxygen levels, they didn't take his temperature nor did they measure his lung capacity. He didn't ask to see Casey's EKG either. So I am once again at a complete loss!!! I sit here listening to Casey cough in his sleep, I watched his struggle when the chest pains hit and I am sitting here in tears as I feel so helpless., mad and scared. I don't know what to do, I am so tired...if any of you have any suggestions I would glad to hear them. We only have 2 pediatric cardiologists in our state and they are partners. I thought about seeing if I could maybe get him into this childrens hospital in Utah. That is where my older brother had surgery when he was young. I know there is something wrong, I can't explain this feeling but deep down inside I just feel this is not right. My family doctor believes there is something wrong, the technicians who did his test believe that something is not right...why can't I get this doctor to listen to me? Should I be saying something different, am I not articulating his symptoms correctly? I don't mean to complain, I have read your posts and I draw strength from your support and your prayers...they mean more now than ever. So, that is how are day has been we drove almost 300 miles...I came home iwth less answers and more questions!!! Any advice would be welcome!
Thank you and God Bless...
Kelly & Kids

I have a cousin that had problems with allergies. All his family and ped docs perscribed antibiotics and what not but he never got any better. One day his head got all swollen and stuff, the kids looked awful. His mom took him to the Children's Hospital ER in Atlanta. They could not immediatly diagnoise him but said they would not release him until they knew what was happening, and that's what they did. They finally had to do some surgery. If there is a Children's Hospital anywhere near you I would call them, or just go there. Another thing you can do is contact a local Shriner's Club and they will help you find a facility. I know the Shriners in N Alabama transport kids to Greenville, SC to a hospital quite often. I would try to find some kind of Children's Hospital. If your family doc see's there might be a problem then maybe he can guide you.

Kelly I pray Casey's doc is right and this is not going to be a problem, but if I were you then I would try to find out for sure.

You gotta hang tough my friend, I am praying about this

[USMCmom]

PRAYER TO OUR GUARDIAN ANGELS.

Angels of God's light, whom God (http://www.catholic.org/encyclopedia/view.php?id=5217) sends as a companions for us on earth, protect our family from the snares of the devil, and help us to walk always as a children of God, my Creator.
Angels of God's truth, whose perfect knowledge (http://www.catholic.org/encyclopedia/view.php?id=6682) serves what is true, protect us from deceits and temptations. Help us to know the truth, and always to live the truth.
Angels of God's love, who praise Jesus (http://www.catholic.org/clife/jesus) Christ, the only Son of God, who sacrificed His life (http://www.catholic.org/encyclopedia/view.php?id=7101) for love of us, sustain us as our family learns the ways of Divine love, of sacrificial generosity, of meekness and lowliness of heart.
Thank You, my friends,
for your watchfull care, support and prayers.
Amen.


I believe the Lord will provide, that he will protect Casey as we look for answers. That he will provide us with strength and support from
family as well as friends.
God Bless....:pray:
Kelly, Casey & Family

[rhet 2]

PRAYER TO OUR GUARDIAN ANGELS.

Angels of God's light, whom God (http://www.catholic.org/encyclopedia/view.php?id=5217) sends as a companions for us on earth, protect our family from the snares of the devil, and help us to walk always as a children of God, my Creator.
Angels of God's truth, whose perfect knowledge (http://www.catholic.org/encyclopedia/view.php?id=6682) serves what is true, protect us from deceits and temptations. Help us to know the truth, and always to live the truth.
Angels of God's love, who praise Jesus (http://www.catholic.org/clife/jesus) Christ, the only Son of God, who sacrificed His life (http://www.catholic.org/encyclopedia/view.php?id=7101) for love of us, sustain us as our family learns the ways of Divine love, of sacrificial generosity, of meekness and lowliness of heart.
Thank You, my friends,
for your watchfull care, support and prayers.
Amen.


I believe the Lord will provide, that he will protect Casey as we look for answers. That he will provide us with strength and support from
family as well as friends.
God Bless....:pray:
Kelly, Casey & Family


Beyond doubt, the LORD will hear our prayers and provide!

Try this website, dear Mom:

http://intermountainhealthcare.org/xp/public/primary/healthsafety/talkabout.xml


I raised a daughter with severe asthma that hospitalized her two and three times every year.

THIS DOES NOT SOUND LIKE ASTHMA, not in the least -- in asthma, BOTH sides of the chest wall expand because of enlarged lungs -- and NO chest pains like you're describing. And not being able to cough because the bronchial tubes have closed up way too tight -- causing the wheezing and inability to take a deep breath -- he'd be struggling for breath, not coughing.

And the reason for the inhaler is not just to get the meds into the lungs but TO GET THEM INTO THE BLOODSTREAM FASTER than through the digestive system.

And those damned meds ACCELERATE heart rate viciously -- one of their WORST side effects of meds like albuterol.

And, if this were that severe an asthma condition, a trustworthy doc would have given him a breathing treatment with albuterol IMMEDIATELY right there in the office -- and then told you to get a home breathing machine and given you a prescription for albuterol.

No way in hell I'd let my son use that inhaler --- BECAUSE IT COULD CAUSE MASSIVE HEART INJURY

AND FIND A NEW DOC IMMEDIATELY

I don't mean to tell you your business, Mom, but, if it were me, I'd be in this other hospital's ER soonest.

And, after Casey was all fixed up, I'd be contacting the AMA about this other one.

He wouldn't be the first total FRAUD to take up practice "out in the boonies" where other, real docs can't see what he's up to.

[USMCmom]

Good Morning All,
I woke up this morning feeling much better, not so frustrated or depressed and I have a clear plan on what to do. The Dr did give us an albuterol inhaler and I am so thankful that I came here to ask for some advice before I let him use it. It pays to trust your instincts. I'm not saying that the medicine doesn't help as my dad uses it...he was diagnosed with congestive heart failure due to welding. So, I am calling the Hospital in Salt Lake. I did not know that is what asthma did and I hope all is well with your daughter. I checked out the website and they specialize in the kind of surgery that can correct Casey's Chest, I found that as soon as I went to the site....I am so grateful for your advice Rhet2!!! I went to bed last night and prayed for help. It is no accident when these things happen, the Lord does provide and I believe he will guide us through this with the help of all Casey's "Guardian Angels!" I put in a call to the hospital and they were awesome, I am waiting to hear back from them so that we can set up an appointment. Because of Casey's condition they want to make sure that we are set up with all the right Doctor's!!! So, when I hear more I will do an update!!! Casey went to school today, his coach said that he could go with them to the football game even though he can't play...they were so good to him!!! Casey has discovered that the "Girls" are starting to show him more attention due to his health issues! I heard him and his older brother talking, I suspect that they are plotting on how to use this to their advantage....Austin, his older brother informed Casey that "Chicks did sick guys!" I had to laugh, as I know that they are good, kind hearted kids-but it was such a "guy" thing!!! Anyways, I had better get busy and clean my house....looks like a tornado hit! Thanks for the advice, the prayers...my gas tank was gettin' a little low!
Have a good day...
Take Care & God Bless,
Kelly

[crystalclear]

I live in Idaho, 140 miles east of Boise, I am about 220 miles from Salt Lake and I have heard that they have a wonderful childrens hospital down there. I did some research on Casey's symptoms and his chest protrusion I think could maybe be the cause of his problems. I found one that said "The most common complaint for young patients was related to the unattractive physical appearance of the deformity. Mild to severe exercise limitation with decreased stamina and endurance and inability to keep up with peers in strenuous athletic activities was reported by 251 patients (67%), most frequently in those older than 6 years; it was most severe in those older than 16 years. Many had been able to participate in competitive athletic activities during early adolescence but then found it progressively more difficult to keep up with peers. One hundred twenty patients (32%) had frequent respiratory infections; 26 (7%) had asthmatic symptoms, which were often severe after exercise. Functional heart murmurs were present in 90 patients (24%); however, only 13 patients had cardiac anomalies (Table 2 (http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1421017&rendertype=table&id=t2-19)). Two adult patients had mild to moderate angina. Forty-eight of the older patients experienced aching or compression-type pain in the lower anterior chest after exercise, with three having pain even at rest."
I happen to run across this and I find that Casey's symptom's are similar...
Kelly this sounds like Pectus excuvatum. There are two forms...concave or convex. If you suspect this you need to find a pediatric bone specialist. I have information for you if you suspect this. I have tried to type it out 3 times this morning but I keep getting knocked off the reply page for some reason.

God speed...

[rhet 2]

Good Morning All,
I woke up this morning feeling much better, not so frustrated or depressed and I have a clear plan on what to do. The Dr did give us an albuterol inhaler and I am so thankful that I came here to ask for some advice before I let him use it. It pays to trust your instincts. I'm not saying that the medicine doesn't help as my dad uses it...he was diagnosed with congestive heart failure due to welding. So, I am calling the Hospital in Salt Lake. I did not know that is what asthma did and I hope all is well with your daughter. I checked out the website and they specialize in the kind of surgery that can correct Casey's Chest, I found that as soon as I went to the site....I am so grateful for your advice Rhet2!!! I went to bed last night and prayed for help. It is no accident when these things happen, the Lord does provide and I believe he will guide us through this with the help of all Casey's "Guardian Angels!" I put in a call to the hospital and they were awesome, I am waiting to hear back from them so that we can set up an appointment. Because of Casey's condition they want to make sure that we are set up with all the right Doctor's!!! So, when I hear more I will do an update!!! Casey went to school today, his coach said that he could go with them to the football game even though he can't play...they were so good to him!!! Casey has discovered that the "Girls" are starting to show him more attention due to his health issues! I heard him and his older brother talking, I suspect that they are plotting on how to use this to their advantage....Austin, his older brother informed Casey that "Chicks did sick guys!" I had to laugh, as I know that they are good, kind hearted kids-but it was such a "guy" thing!!! Anyways, I had better get busy and clean my house....looks like a tornado hit! Thanks for the advice, the prayers...my gas tank was gettin' a little low!
Have a good day...
Take Care & God Bless,
Kelly

Oh, thank God, thank God, thank God! How gracious He truly is, to supply our every need.

I'm thrilled he was able to go to school and hang with the team. Inclusion is critical to his psychological development. And having Big Brother Austin around is a VERY good thing! :clap:

Now, all we need is for the LORD to light some dynomite under some doctor butts -- the RIGHT docs -- and ONLY the perfect docs already prepared to help Casey out. :pray: LORD, please? Christ's Inheritance in the Saints is asking this with all our hearts. Amen. :pray:

[USMCmom]

Kelly this sounds like Pectus excuvatum. There are two forms...concave or convex. If you suspect this you need to find a pediatric bone specialist. I have information for you if you suspect this. I have tried to type it out 3 times this morning but I keep getting knocked off the reply page for some reason.

God speed...

Oh my gosh, that is exactly what it is!!! I would be thrilled for any information..THANK YOU,THANK YOU,THANK YOU

[USMCmom]

Oh, thank God, thank God, thank God! How gracious He truly is, to supply our every need.

I'm thrilled he was able to go to school and hang with the team. Inclusion is critical to his psychological development. And having Big Brother Austin around is a VERY good thing! :clap:

Now, all we need is for the LORD to light some dynomite under some doctor butts -- the RIGHT docs -- and ONLY the perfect docs already prepared to help Casey out. :pray: LORD, please? Christ's Inheritance in the Saints is asking this with all our hearts. Amen. :pray:
Amen....

[rhet 2]

Oh my gosh, that is exactly what it is!!! I would be thrilled for any information..THANK YOU,THANK YOU,THANK YOU

I found this link. Is this the condition Casey is fighting?

http://www.driscollchildrens.org/dchweb/AboutDriscoll/content/cardio_pectus.asp


If so, then maybe Driscoll could refer you to a specialist closer to home?

[crystalclear]

I found this link. Is this the condition Casey is fighting?

http://www.driscollchildrens.org/dchweb/AboutDriscoll/content/cardio_pectus.asp


If so, then maybe Driscoll could refer you to a specialist closer to home?

This is the condition my son had surgery for at age 5. Let us know if this is it Kelly.

If this is what you think he has I highly recommend that the surgeon and pediatric doctor are on the same page. Otherwise insurance will not cover it, as they see it only as a cosmetic surgery...which your doctors will have to prove it is not. There is severity level of chest indentation before they will pay and even at that you may have to hire a lawyer to write a letter if they refuse to pay....as we did.

But other than that I highly recommend corrective surgery as it can impair or as my sons case lesson his life expectancy.

Any questions you have I will gladly try and answer.

You are in my prayers...

[Calibabe]

We just got back from the Dr. and I apologize again for the wait. I live in a rural area and his Ped Dr is a 120 miles away...his family Dr is 40 miles away so it takes a while. I am so FRUSTRATED...I could scream!!! I will start at the beginning, Casey since last Wed has lost 6 pds...he has developed a chronic cough, his chest is protruding on the left side, his energy levels are down and he gets sharp pains on the left side of his chest. So this is what his Ped Dr did...He came in listened to Casey's heart and looked at his scar as his chest is protruding to the left side of it. He then told me that it was nothing... NOTHING!!! The Dr. said that there is NO WAY Casey could suffer from Congestive Heart Failure, he did not ask for x-rays, he did not look at x-rays and I know that an x-ray would of told him something. The techs who did the Echocardiogram were the ones who suggested looking at his lungs. His diagnoses of Casey's chest wall was quote "Growing Pains!" He said that Casey's chest protrusion was probably due to his heart or lungs, but that was no big deal...any pain resulting from that would be "growing pains!" Zero cause for concern.His decreased physical activity...didn't rate a discussion and last but not least he decided to treat his cough with an inhaler as he suspects asthma or allergies (Casey has been tested for these-all negative) but when he gave me the medicine I said am I suppossed to give him this as my previous Ped Dr. said he was not allowed to take anything that would artifically stimulate his heartrate. The Dr kind of laughed at that and said well if he inhales it then it will only go to his lungs and not into his bloodstream. But, when he did take the medicine that he needed to take it before he excercised and if he got dizzy or his heart rate went crazy then not to take it anymore!!! Last but not least he said that he wanted to see Casey in a year and I said what, if any kind of symptons should I be looking for that might be a cause for alarm? The Dr said that he was 100% positive that Casey was not going to have any problems so I didn't need to worry about anything nor should I watch for any changes!!! I was so mad and upset, I told the Dr as his mother how could I be an advocate for Casey if I didn't know what symptoms might be a cause for alarm? The Dr. then said I can guarantee that Casey won't have any problems... needless to say at this point I just couldn't take it anymore so I just said thank you then Casey and I left. No one checked Casey's oxygen levels, they didn't take his temperature nor did they measure his lung capacity. He didn't ask to see Casey's EKG either. So I am once again at a complete loss!!! I sit here listening to Casey cough in his sleep, I watched his struggle when the chest pains hit and I am sitting here in tears as I feel so helpless., mad and scared. I don't know what to do, I am so tired...if any of you have any suggestions I would glad to hear them. We only have 2 pediatric cardiologists in our state and they are partners. I thought about seeing if I could maybe get him into this childrens hospital in Utah. That is where my older brother had surgery when he was young. I know there is something wrong, I can't explain this feeling but deep down inside I just feel this is not right. My family doctor believes there is something wrong, the technicians who did his test believe that something is not right...why can't I get this doctor to listen to me? Should I be saying something different, am I not articulating his symptoms correctly? I don't mean to complain, I have read your posts and I draw strength from your support and your prayers...they mean more now than ever. So, that is how are day has been we drove almost 300 miles...I came home iwth less answers and more questions!!! Any advice would be welcome!
Thank you and God Bless...
Kelly & Kids

Kelly,

After reading your post, I literally had to walk away from my computer and take a walk. Seriously, this pediatric cardiologist should not be practicing. Period. He is an embarrasment to the medical profession and for him to look at a child with a chest that has a protrusion and attributes it to growing pains is the most outragous thing I think in my 20 years I have ever heard and believe me, I have heard a lot of stuff. The fact he never looked at one test that had been done on Casey really scares me terribly. That is his duty. I would have at the point he started making he growing pains accusations said to him "If you no longer wish to treat my son, please do us the courtsey of letting me know now so that I can make the apporpirate switch between you as a "physician" and get more competent medical care for my son". "You obviously have more important things to do and that is fine but you medical judgement in my opinion is way off and I will not subject my son to your obviously gross malpractice". Trust me, had you said that he would have been put back up against the wall on his heals. If nothing else I would write him a letter, telling him how disappointed you were in his treatment, demeanor and in his professional capacity as a pediatric cardiologist. There is obviously something wrong, and I would remind him that if it is found out, you will turn around and find a good malpractice lawyer for his mistake and for his failure to examine even one test that had been done since Casey's last visit to his office. Unfortunately sometimes you have to be tough with these guys. They are no different than you or I. They put their pants on the same way. The only difference is that they put an MD after their name but that does not make them GOD! This man obviously has that complex. Is there anyway that you can find a adult cardiologist to see your son? I would be shouting from the hills. And then to write your son for an asthma inhaler is beyond the pale. While a bronchodilater does open the interior lining of the lungs, it also has adrenaline in it which is a known stimulant to the heart. That is one of the first drugs we push into a victim that suffers a cardiac arrest. Seriously I have blood shooting from my eyes and I am pulling my hair over this gross neglect of treatment of your son's specific complaints and treatment in that office. Your are so, so correct to listen to the voice inside you that is telling you that something isn't right. Listen to that voice. Don't ever ignore it. When other people along the line in the medical field are telling you the same thing after doing testing on Casey yet his doctor is attributing it to "growing pains and prescribes an asthma inhaler", I am sorry to say it is time to find another doctor. What really scares me is this doctor says he can "guarantee" that he will be fine. No doctor can do that. I worked for a wonderful surgeon who was a trauma surgeon, and he said that any doctor that give you a guarantee that all is well and that nothing is going to happen, is to run as far away as possible.

I would frankly call, speak with his office manager and tell her of your displeasure with the visit and that unless you get some answers better than "growing pains" and an asthma inhaler, then you are going to find another physician first and a lawyer second. Tell her you can obviously see the protrusion on my son's chest. My family doctor believes there is something wrong, the Echocardiogram techs feel that there is something wrong, so why is it that your physician feels that it is like "The Wizard of Oz", Dorothy click your heels three times and you will be home type of thing. It makes no sense. Tell her that he never reviewed one test, never went over the results, nothing. Meanwhile you son continues to worse. His cough persists, he has lost weight, he energy level is zapped, etc. Tell her that you expect answers and real quick or you don't have the least bit of guilt in taking it to an attorney for malpractice. Trust me once you throw the "M" word out there, this physician will start jumping through hoops.

Good grief. First an incompetent nurse and now worst of all an incompetent physician. The best I can tell you is to keep pushing but the biggest thing is that you need to get your son some real help, very soon. This is not something that can wait.

If you need any further info, shoot me a PM. I can go into more detail there. To say that I am shocked would be a lie. To say that I am surprised would be a lie. However to say that I am angry would be right on fact. This man is messing with a child. That really ticks me off.

God bless you Kelly and Casey. We will continue our prayers for you all.

[jwil59]

Good Morning All,
I woke up this morning feeling much better, not so frustrated or depressed and I have a clear plan on what to do. The Dr did give us an albuterol inhaler and I am so thankful that I came here to ask for some advice before I let him use it. It pays to trust your instincts. I'm not saying that the medicine doesn't help as my dad uses it...he was diagnosed with congestive heart failure due to welding. So, I am calling the Hospital in Salt Lake. I did not know that is what asthma did and I hope all is well with your daughter. I checked out the website and they specialize in the kind of surgery that can correct Casey's Chest, I found that as soon as I went to the site....I am so grateful for your advice Rhet2!!! I went to bed last night and prayed for help. It is no accident when these things happen, the Lord does provide and I believe he will guide us through this with the help of all Casey's "Guardian Angels!" I put in a call to the hospital and they were awesome, I am waiting to hear back from them so that we can set up an appointment. Because of Casey's condition they want to make sure that we are set up with all the right Doctor's!!! So, when I hear more I will do an update!!! Casey went to school today, his coach said that he could go with them to the football game even though he can't play...they were so good to him!!! Casey has discovered that the "Girls" are starting to show him more attention due to his health issues! I heard him and his older brother talking, I suspect that they are plotting on how to use this to their advantage....Austin, his older brother informed Casey that "Chicks did sick guys!" I had to laugh, as I know that they are good, kind hearted kids-but it was such a "guy" thing!!! Anyways, I had better get busy and clean my house....looks like a tornado hit! Thanks for the advice, the prayers...my gas tank was gettin' a little low!
Have a good day...
Take Care & God Bless,
Kelly

That sounds like a good plan of action.

We are still praying for casey and family. hang tough my friend

[USMCmom]

That sounds like a good plan of action.

We are still praying for casey and family. hang tough my friend

http://www.animalsmattertoo.com/imagesanimals2/0310/cat2_small.jpg (http://www.animalsmattertoo.com/imagesanimals2/0310/cat2.jpg)

A little frazzled...but still hangin' in there!!!

[USMCmom]

This is the condition my son had surgery for at age 5. Let us know if this is it Kelly.

If this is what you think he has I highly recommend that the surgeon and pediatric doctor are on the same page. Otherwise insurance will not cover it, as they see it only as a cosmetic surgery...which your doctors will have to prove it is not. There is severity level of chest indentation before they will pay and even at that you may have to hire a lawyer to write a letter if they refuse to pay....as we did.

But other than that I highly recommend corrective surgery as it can impair or as my sons case lesson his life expectancy.

Any questions you have I will gladly try and answer.

You are in my prayers...

I am not sure what Casey has to be honest, but I will not quit until I find out. His chest protrudes on the left side, is that the same thing that your son has? Did your son have any restrictions before or after his surgery? Was it a permanent fix? Did his symptoms resolve themselves? I do have lots of questions and thanks for your prayers...they make such a difference and we are grateful!
God Bless

[USMCmom]

I found this link. Is this the condition Casey is fighting?

http://www.driscollchildrens.org/dchweb/AboutDriscoll/content/cardio_pectus.asp


If so, then maybe Driscoll could refer you to a specialist closer to home?
Thank you for the link, I am headed there now to read up on it!!!
God Bless

[crystalclear]

I am not sure what Casey has to be honest, but I will not quit until I find out. His chest protrudes on the left side, is that the same thing that your son has? Did your son have any restrictions before or after his surgery? Was it a permanent fix? Did his symptoms resolve themselves? I do have lots of questions and thanks for your prayers...they make such a difference and we are grateful!
God Bless
My son's chest caved in putting extreme pressure on his lungs and heart. I noticed that he was always out of breath from trying to keep up with his friends. My Mother-in-law pointed out his sunken chest and we inquired about it the ped's office. He sent us to a specialist where he was ct scanned and measured and had one of sevest cases Dr. Ellis had seen.

Given that this was 15 years ago I can't remember what the restrictions before surgery were. It was a permanent fix in that it enabled him to enjoy sports...but he now has an over grown collar bone from the surgery. Dr said it was cartlidge and he could go in but my son opted out.

The surgery was very long, and recovery was long weeks if I'm not mistaken and very painfull, with daily hourly breathing excercise's. The doctor said if he did not have the surgery his life expectancy would be around 30 years old. like I said his chest was really sunken in deeply.

I dont know if this is maybe the begining's of the symptoms showing up on you son or something else...but I trust you will get to the bottom of this soon.

He was so proud of his little chest after that

[USMCmom]

Today was a long day, but we accomplished a lot!!! Casey has a sinus infection...he is getting a new Dr....and my nephew
PFC Jason Cornwell graduated from bootcamp and is now a US Marine!!!! Tonite at the home football game they brought him out on the field in his dress blues and he saluted the flag as they sang the National Anthem, he then received a standing ovation!!!! We are so proud of him...both him and my son ship out to Afganistan at the end of December. Jason actually graduated last Friday but I was kind of sidetracked and forgot to mention it! We finally got snow this evening, of course I was 30 miles from home when my passenger window, blinkers and brake lights quit working...thought I was gonna freeze to death!!! My mother never used to believe in "BadLuck" until she had me...LOL!!!! I had this in my email tonite, thought it was sweet and fitting!!!


Recently I overheard a mother and daughter in their last moments together at the airport. They had announced the departure. Standing near the security gate, they hugged and the mother said, 'I love you and I wish you enough'.

The daughter replied, 'Mom, our life together has been more than enough. Your love is all I ever needed. I wish you enough, too, Mom'.
http://f451.mail.yahoo.com/ya/download?mid=1%5f13187%5fAFXFtEQAANRaSOlDnghy8x56M uc&pid=1.2.2&fid=Inbox&inline=1

They hugged and the daughter left. The mother walked over to the window where I was seated. Standing there I could see she wanted and needed to cry. I tried not to intrude on her privacy but she welcomed me in by asking, 'Did you ever say good-bye to someone knowing it would be forever?'

'Yes, I have,' I replied. 'Forgive me for asking, but why is this forever good-bye?'

'I am old and she lives so far away. I have challenges ahead and the reality is - the next trip back will be for my funeral,' she said.

'When you were saying good-bye, I heard you say, 'I wish you enough'. May I ask what that means? '.

She began to smile. 'That's a wish that has been handed down from other generations. My parents used to say it to everyone'. She paused a moment and looked up as if trying to remember it in detail and she smiled! Even more. 'When we said, 'I wish you enough', we wanted the other person to have a life filled with just enough good things to sustain them'. Then turning toward me, she shared the following as if she were reciting it from memory.

I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright no matter how gray the day may appear.
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I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun even more.

I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive and everlasting.

I wish you enough pain so that even the smallest of joys in life may appear bigger.

I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.

I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess.

I wish you enough hellos to get you through the final good-bye.
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She then began to cry and walked away.

They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them but then an entire life to forget them.

So to all of you.."I Wish You Enough and God Bless!" :pray:

[rhet 2]

Today was a long day, but we accomplished a lot!!! Casey has a sinus infection...he is getting a new Dr....and my nephew
PFC Jason Cornwell graduated from bootcamp and is now a US Marine!!!! Tonite at the home football game they brought him out on the field in his dress blues and he saluted the flag as they sang the National Anthem, he then received a standing ovation!!!! We are so proud of him...both him and my son ship out to Afganistan at the end of December. Jason actually graduated last Friday but I was kind of sidetracked and forgot to mention it! We finally got snow this evening, of course I was 30 miles from home when my passenger window, blinkers and brake lights quit working...thought I was gonna freeze to death!!! My mother never used to believe in "BadLuck" until she had me...LOL!!!! I had this in my email tonite, thought it was sweet and fitting!!!


Recently I overheard a mother and daughter in their last moments together at the airport. They had announced the departure. Standing near the security gate, they hugged and the mother said, 'I love you and I wish you enough'.

The daughter replied, 'Mom, our life together has been more than enough. Your love is all I ever needed. I wish you enough, too, Mom'.
http://f451.mail.yahoo.com/ya/download?mid=1%5f13187%5fAFXFtEQAANRaSOlDnghy8x56M uc&pid=1.2.2&fid=Inbox&inline=1

They hugged and the daughter left. The mother walked over to the window where I was seated. Standing there I could see she wanted and needed to cry. I tried not to intrude on her privacy but she welcomed me in by asking, 'Did you ever say good-bye to someone knowing it would be forever?'

'Yes, I have,' I replied. 'Forgive me for asking, but why is this forever good-bye?'

'I am old and she lives so far away. I have challenges ahead and the reality is - the next trip back will be for my funeral,' she said.

'When you were saying good-bye, I heard you say, 'I wish you enough'. May I ask what that means? '.

She began to smile. 'That's a wish that has been handed down from other generations. My parents used to say it to everyone'. She paused a moment and looked up as if trying to remember it in detail and she smiled! Even more. 'When we said, 'I wish you enough', we wanted the other person to have a life filled with just enough good things to sustain them'. Then turning toward me, she shared the following as if she were reciting it from memory.

I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright no matter how gray the day may appear.
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I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun even more.

I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive and everlasting.

I wish you enough pain so that even the smallest of joys in life may appear bigger.

I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.

I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess.

I wish you enough hellos to get you through the final good-bye.
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She then began to cry and walked away.

They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them but then an entire life to forget them.

So to all of you.."I Wish You Enough and God Bless!" :pray:

What a wonderfully inspiring story!

Salute to your son who has the Guts to wear that uniform! :flag:

Salute to the mother who had the Guts to raise him to wear that uniform! :flag:

And I'm glad to hear Casey has a new doc! That, alone, is an answer to prayer. I pray the sinus infection gets cleared out FAST!

And I pray the LORD gives you and your children Enough, too! :hug:

[jwil59]

Today was a long day, but we accomplished a lot!!! Casey has a sinus infection...he is getting a new Dr....and my nephew
PFC Jason Cornwell graduated from bootcamp and is now a US Marine!!!! Tonite at the home football game they brought him out on the field in his dress blues and he saluted the flag as they sang the National Anthem, he then received a standing ovation!!!! We are so proud of him...both him and my son ship out to Afganistan at the end of December. Jason actually graduated last Friday but I was kind of sidetracked and forgot to mention it! We finally got snow this evening, of course I was 30 miles from home when my passenger window, blinkers and brake lights quit working...thought I was gonna freeze to death!!! My mother never used to believe in "BadLuck" until she had me...LOL!!!! I had this in my email tonite, thought it was sweet and fitting!!!


Recently I overheard a mother and daughter in their last moments together at the airport. They had announced the departure. Standing near the security gate, they hugged and the mother said, 'I love you and I wish you enough'.

The daughter replied, 'Mom, our life together has been more than enough. Your love is all I ever needed. I wish you enough, too, Mom'.
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They hugged and the daughter left. The mother walked over to the window where I was seated. Standing there I could see she wanted and needed to cry. I tried not to intrude on her privacy but she welcomed me in by asking, 'Did you ever say good-bye to someone knowing it would be forever?'

'Yes, I have,' I replied. 'Forgive me for asking, but why is this forever good-bye?'

'I am old and she lives so far away. I have challenges ahead and the reality is - the next trip back will be for my funeral,' she said.

'When you were saying good-bye, I heard you say, 'I wish you enough'. May I ask what that means? '.

She began to smile. 'That's a wish that has been handed down from other generations. My parents used to say it to everyone'. She paused a moment and looked up as if trying to remember it in detail and she smiled! Even more. 'When we said, 'I wish you enough', we wanted the other person to have a life filled with just enough good things to sustain them'. Then turning toward me, she shared the following as if she were reciting it from memory.

I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright no matter how gray the day may appear.
http://f451.mail.yahoo.com/ya/download?mid=1%5f13187%5fAFXFtEQAANRaSOlDnghy8x56M uc&pid=1.2.3&fid=Inbox&inline=1
I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun even more.

I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive and everlasting.

I wish you enough pain so that even the smallest of joys in life may appear bigger.

I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.

I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess.

I wish you enough hellos to get you through the final good-bye.
http://f451.mail.yahoo.com/ya/download?mid=1%5f13187%5fAFXFtEQAANRaSOlDnghy8x56M uc&pid=1.2.4&fid=Inbox&inline=1
She then began to cry and walked away.

They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them but then an entire life to forget them.

So to all of you.."I Wish You Enough and God Bless!" :pray:

Back at ya my friend

[USMCmom]

Good Morning Friends...
Am sitting here looking at the 10 inches of snow that we received...YIKES!!!:cry: I love the snow but was not prepared for it to snow so quick...the kids were thrilled as they couldn't wait to build a snowman! I let the puppy out and when she went to jump over a drift she disappeared in the snow:))...I had to go dig her out and shovel snow so she could go potty!!! Casey is finally getting over the sinus infection, other than the chest pains and cough things are better. He was thrilled after watching his Chargers win and asked me if another heart surgery might promote another growth streak (he really sprouted after the first one) I believe he has his eye on the wide receiver position. Sometimes his optimism amazes me...he never fails to find the good in something, although his reasoning might be a little "OFF!" :rolleyes: He wanted to make sure that I told all of you "thank you" and he was more than a little impressed at how good your prayers worked to help him get through this. It made him feel good and it reflected in his attitude. He is back in school today and I am waiting to hear from the bone specialist. I have lots of projects to get started as the kids decided to guilt me into making them some homemade cherry and pumpkin pies...rotten kids! The other kids have been so patient through all of this and I am so blessed with a wonderful family! I guess that I had better get busy...just wanted to update everyone on our progress and say "thank you" again for your prayers!!! Hope each and everyone of you have a good day...Take care & God Bless

[jwil59]

Good Morning Friends...
Am sitting here looking at the 10 inches of snow that we received...YIKES!!!:cry: I love the snow but was not prepared for it to snow so quick...the kids were thrilled as they couldn't wait to build a snowman! I let the puppy out and when she went to jump over a drift she disappeared in the snow:))...I had to go dig her out and shovel snow so she could go potty!!! Casey is finally getting over the sinus infection, other than the chest pains and cough things are better. He was thrilled after watching his Chargers win and asked me if another heart surgery might promote another growth streak (he really sprouted after the first one) I believe he has his eye on the wide receiver position. Sometimes his optimism amazes me...he never fails to find the good in something, although his reasoning might be a little "OFF!" :rolleyes: He wanted to make sure that I told all of you "thank you" and he was more than a little impressed at how good your prayers worked to help him get through this. It made him feel good and it reflected in his attitude. He is back in school today and I am waiting to hear from the bone specialist. I have lots of projects to get started as the kids decided to guilt me into making them some homemade cherry and pumpkin pies...rotten kids! The other kids have been so patient through all of this and I am so blessed with a wonderful family! I guess that I had better get busy...just wanted to update everyone on our progress and say "thank you" again for your prayers!!! Hope each and everyone of you have a good day...Take care & God Bless

Praise God that Casey is better..........

I am still praying for you guys

[Calibabe]

Good Morning Friends...
Am sitting here looking at the 10 inches of snow that we received...YIKES!!!:cry: I love the snow but was not prepared for it to snow so quick...the kids were thrilled as they couldn't wait to build a snowman! I let the puppy out and when she went to jump over a drift she disappeared in the snow:))...I had to go dig her out and shovel snow so she could go potty!!! Casey is finally getting over the sinus infection, other than the chest pains and cough things are better. He was thrilled after watching his Chargers win and asked me if another heart surgery might promote another growth streak (he really sprouted after the first one) I believe he has his eye on the wide receiver position. Sometimes his optimism amazes me...he never fails to find the good in something, although his reasoning might be a little "OFF!" :rolleyes: He wanted to make sure that I told all of you "thank you" and he was more than a little impressed at how good your prayers worked to help him get through this. It made him feel good and it reflected in his attitude. He is back in school today and I am waiting to hear from the bone specialist. I have lots of projects to get started as the kids decided to guilt me into making them some homemade cherry and pumpkin pies...rotten kids! The other kids have been so patient through all of this and I am so blessed with a wonderful family! I guess that I had better get busy...just wanted to update everyone on our progress and say "thank you" again for your prayers!!! Hope each and everyone of you have a good day...Take care & God Bless

I am smelling those pumpkin and cherry pies.....oh the smell of fresh baked pies, cookies, break, etc. There is nothing like it.

I am glad to see Casey getting over that nasty sinus infection. I have been there and they are no fun.

You are all still in my prayers. God bless you all!

[rhet 2]

Good Morning Friends...
Am sitting here looking at the 10 inches of snow that we received...YIKES!!!:cry: I love the snow but was not prepared for it to snow so quick...the kids were thrilled as they couldn't wait to build a snowman! I let the puppy out and when she went to jump over a drift she disappeared in the snow:))...I had to go dig her out and shovel snow so she could go potty!!! Casey is finally getting over the sinus infection, other than the chest pains and cough things are better. He was thrilled after watching his Chargers win and asked me if another heart surgery might promote another growth streak (he really sprouted after the first one) I believe he has his eye on the wide receiver position. Sometimes his optimism amazes me...he never fails to find the good in something, although his reasoning might be a little "OFF!" :rolleyes: He wanted to make sure that I told all of you "thank you" and he was more than a little impressed at how good your prayers worked to help him get through this. It made him feel good and it reflected in his attitude. He is back in school today and I am waiting to hear from the bone specialist. I have lots of projects to get started as the kids decided to guilt me into making them some homemade cherry and pumpkin pies...rotten kids! The other kids have been so patient through all of this and I am so blessed with a wonderful family! I guess that I had better get busy...just wanted to update everyone on our progress and say "thank you" again for your prayers!!! Hope each and everyone of you have a good day...Take care & God Bless

Like Calibabe, I think there's nothing like the smell of Mom's baking to make a house into a warm and loving home atmosphere.

Good for you, Mom: Proverbs 31 action, in truth.

In your first post, you mention Tetralogy of Fallot.

So, I've done some looking into that condition and found this website most informative. Perhaps it will help?

http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=11071

And I asked my BIL, a retired oncologist who lived in Pocatello for several years. He speaks highly of that hospital in Utah.

[USMCmom]

Good afternoon Friends...
Rhet & Cali those pies were good...I was lucky enough to get one piece!!! Casey is just about over his sinus infection...forgot how miserable those could be! Thanks for the website, I will head there after dinner! I finally go some help BGG with a picture so I will add it...just know that I am prejudiced!:) Take care all...God Bless

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[rhet 2]

Good afternoon Friends...
Rhet & Cali those pies were good...I was lucky enough to get one piece!!! Casey is just about over his sinus infection...forgot how miserable those could be! Thanks for the website, I will head there after dinner! I finally go some help BGG with a picture so I will add it...just know that I am prejudiced!:) Take care all...God Bless

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Prejudice is a good thing.

You are now one of our own unique little family around here -- so your family is bound to be absolutely glorious, since what's yours is ours. :mrgreen:

[jwil59]

Good afternoon Friends...
Rhet & Cali those pies were good...I was lucky enough to get one piece!!! Casey is just about over his sinus infection...forgot how miserable those could be! Thanks for the website, I will head there after dinner! I finally go some help BGG with a picture so I will add it...just know that I am prejudiced!:) Take care all...God Bless

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And God bless you too. Continued prayers for you and Casey

[USMCmom]

Good Evening All,
Just thought that I would say hi, was goin to go get some laundry done...but figured I could sneak in a few minutes online. Anyways, gotta get the boys to bed so I will write more later, just wanted to say "hi" and hope all is well with everyone! My prayers go out to those in need tonite...
I wish you all enough & God Bless,
Kelly

[jwil59]

Good Evening All,
Just thought that I would say hi, was goin to go get some laundry done...but figured I could sneak in a few minutes online. Anyways, gotta get the boys to bed so I will write more later, just wanted to say "hi" and hope all is well with everyone! My prayers go out to those in need tonite...
I wish you all enough & God Bless,
Kelly

My continued prayers for you and Casey kelly

[USMCmom]

My continued prayers for you and Casey kelly

:hug: Your a dear...thank you!

[USMCmom]

Good Mornin' Friends,
Guess what??? Just got a call from the Dr. and Casey is going in for a pulmonary work up so that he can then be sent to a bone specialist! Yeahhh....I am so excited! Thanks to the prayers, well wishes and the "Big Man" upstairs everything is going great!
I did have a fairly exciting weekend...we went over to my Mom and Dad's house to help put up a snow fence. My little sister and little brother were there as well. We finally got the fence put and was getting ready to leave, after everyone loaded up with goodies (homemade jelly & jam). Anyways my brother comes truckin' out of the house (with an armload of jelly), down the steps and onto the driveway. He steps on a rock and it causes him to take three HUGE steps....at which point he is launched in the air !!! He then does a one and a half in the air and comes down like a ton of bricks on his side, he did NOT nail the landing and instead ended up lookin' like a yard dart! At this point I am over taken with a case of the giggles as he lays in the gravel moaning, "Did I break the jelly?" Finally I was able to compose myself and I walk over to him...I kneeled down and simply asked "Are you ok?" His reaction was to say words I had never heard before, I then made an educated guess that yes, he was hurt (suspected a broken rib). I called 911 and they sent an ambulance. So we all waited outside, standing over my brother to shade him. It was then I noticed this big spider crawling up on the side of my brother...so like any good sister I swatted it! My brother than began to flail violently, saying bad words and I realized I probably should of not swatted the spider "So Hard!" Finally the ambulance shows up, after 45 minutes and now there are 7 of us standing around tryin' to figure out how to get my brother up (He is 6'1 & 270 pds). So with the help of his roommate and the EMT's they get him into a sitting position on the stretcher at which point my brother says to everyone "Hold on a minute!" So there is complete silence while he grabs his chew out of his shirt pocket and puts a big chew in! I don't know who was more shocked, us or the EMT's ! What a Redneck!!! Needless to say he made it to the hospital with no further mishaps and they diagnosed him with 2 broken ribs. He is now home recuperating with strict instructions for me to stay away until he is healed:mrgreen:!!! My sister had surgery on Thursday and she is finally feeling better today, so it has been kind of a busy weekend and I do believe that I am ready for a nice boring, quiet week!!! Everyone is getting better and the jelly was saved!!! Hope all is going well with everyone!
Take care & God Bless,
Kelly

[Calibabe]

Good Mornin' Friends,
Guess what??? Just got a call from the Dr. and Casey is going in for a pulmonary work up so that he can then be sent to a bone specialist! Yeahhh....I am so excited! Thanks to the prayers, well wishes and the "Big Man" upstairs everything is going great!
I did have a fairly exciting weekend...we went over to my Mom and Dad's house to help put up a snow fence. My little sister and little brother were there as well. We finally got the fence put and was getting ready to leave, after everyone loaded up with goodies (homemade jelly & jam). Anyways my brother comes truckin' out of the house (with an armload of jelly), down the steps and onto the driveway. He steps on a rock and it causes him to take three HUGE steps....at which point he is launched in the air !!! He then does a one and a half in the air and comes down like a ton of bricks on his side, he did NOT nail the landing and instead ended up lookin' like a yard dart! At this point I am over taken with a case of the giggles as he lays in the gravel moaning, "Did I break the jelly?" Finally I was able to compose myself and I walk over to him...I kneeled down and simply asked "Are you ok?" His reaction was to say words I had never heard before, I then made an educated guess that yes, he was hurt (suspected a broken rib). I called 911 and they sent an ambulance. So we all waited outside, standing over my brother to shade him. It was then I noticed this big spider crawling up on the side of my brother...so like any good sister I swatted it! My brother than began to flail violently, saying bad words and I realized I probably should of not swatted the spider "So Hard!" Finally the ambulance shows up, after 45 minutes and now there are 7 of us standing around tryin' to figure out how to get my brother up (He is 6'1 & 270 pds). So with the help of his roommate and the EMT's they get him into a sitting position on the stretcher at which point my brother says to everyone "Hold on a minute!" So there is complete silence while he grabs his chew out of his shirt pocket and puts a big chew in! I don't know who was more shocked, us or the EMT's ! What a Redneck!!! Needless to say he made it to the hospital with no further mishaps and they diagnosed him with 2 broken ribs. He is now home recuperating with strict instructions for me to stay away until he is healed:mrgreen:!!! My sister had surgery on Thursday and she is finally feeling better today, so it has been kind of a busy weekend and I do believe that I am ready for a nice boring, quiet week!!! Everyone is getting better and the jelly was saved!!! Hope all is going well with everyone!
Take care & God Bless,
Kelly

Isn't it amazing that when someone does something that hurts them, we have this instinct to laugh?

One time when we were living in FL, our kitchen while a good size, still needed some extra ventelation, so my husband decided to put up a ceiling fan. Well he had one blade on the fan and he had the bulbs in and he said to me turn it on. Well I did but I didn't wait until he got down from the ladder and WHOMP right upside his head the one blade hits him and I am literally on the floor in hysterics laughing so hard I almost peed myself. Meanwhile, every cuss word he knew and some Hungarian and Italian ones came out as well. Today we can still laught like heck about that but at the time he was pretty mad at me.

Still gives me a chuckle :lol:

[USMCmom]

Isn't it amazing that when someone does something that hurts them, we have this instinct to laugh?

One time when we were living in FL, our kitchen while a good size, still needed some extra ventelation, so my husband decided to put up a ceiling fan. Well he had one blade on the fan and he had the bulbs in and he said to me turn it on. Well I did but I didn't wait until he got down from the ladder and WHOMP right upside his head the one blade hits him and I am literally on the floor in hysterics laughing so hard I almost peed myself. Meanwhile, every cuss word he knew and some Hungarian and Italian ones came out as well. Today we can still laught like heck about that but at the time he was pretty mad at me.

Still gives me a chuckle :lol:

I laughed so hard...my tummy hurts! That was hysterical....gotta go am still laughing and I need to share this one with my sister:))

[rhet 2]

Good Mornin' Friends,
Guess what??? Just got a call from the Dr. and Casey is going in for a pulmonary work up so that he can then be sent to a bone specialist! Yeahhh....I am so excited! Thanks to the prayers, well wishes and the "Big Man" upstairs everything is going great!
I did have a fairly exciting weekend...we went over to my Mom and Dad's house to help put up a snow fence. My little sister and little brother were there as well. We finally got the fence put and was getting ready to leave, after everyone loaded up with goodies (homemade jelly & jam). Anyways my brother comes truckin' out of the house (with an armload of jelly), down the steps and onto the driveway. He steps on a rock and it causes him to take three HUGE steps....at which point he is launched in the air !!! He then does a one and a half in the air and comes down like a ton of bricks on his side, he did NOT nail the landing and instead ended up lookin' like a yard dart! At this point I am over taken with a case of the giggles as he lays in the gravel moaning, "Did I break the jelly?" Finally I was able to compose myself and I walk over to him...I kneeled down and simply asked "Are you ok?" His reaction was to say words I had never heard before, I then made an educated guess that yes, he was hurt (suspected a broken rib). I called 911 and they sent an ambulance. So we all waited outside, standing over my brother to shade him. It was then I noticed this big spider crawling up on the side of my brother...so like any good sister I swatted it! My brother than began to flail violently, saying bad words and I realized I probably should of not swatted the spider "So Hard!" Finally the ambulance shows up, after 45 minutes and now there are 7 of us standing around tryin' to figure out how to get my brother up (He is 6'1 & 270 pds). So with the help of his roommate and the EMT's they get him into a sitting position on the stretcher at which point my brother says to everyone "Hold on a minute!" So there is complete silence while he grabs his chew out of his shirt pocket and puts a big chew in! I don't know who was more shocked, us or the EMT's ! What a Redneck!!! Needless to say he made it to the hospital with no further mishaps and they diagnosed him with 2 broken ribs. He is now home recuperating with strict instructions for me to stay away until he is healed:mrgreen:!!! My sister had surgery on Thursday and she is finally feeling better today, so it has been kind of a busy weekend and I do believe that I am ready for a nice boring, quiet week!!! Everyone is getting better and the jelly was saved!!! Hope all is going well with everyone!
Take care & God Bless,
Kelly

:)) What a weekend!

I'm thrilled for Casey and for you and your entire family and pray this bone guy knows what the heck he's doing!

[jwil59]

Good Mornin' Friends,
Guess what??? Just got a call from the Dr. and Casey is going in for a pulmonary work up so that he can then be sent to a bone specialist! Yeahhh....I am so excited! Thanks to the prayers, well wishes and the "Big Man" upstairs everything is going great!
I did have a fairly exciting weekend...we went over to my Mom and Dad's house to help put up a snow fence. My little sister and little brother were there as well. We finally got the fence put and was getting ready to leave, after everyone loaded up with goodies (homemade jelly & jam). Anyways my brother comes truckin' out of the house (with an armload of jelly), down the steps and onto the driveway. He steps on a rock and it causes him to take three HUGE steps....at which point he is launched in the air !!! He then does a one and a half in the air and comes down like a ton of bricks on his side, he did NOT nail the landing and instead ended up lookin' like a yard dart! At this point I am over taken with a case of the giggles as he lays in the gravel moaning, "Did I break the jelly?" Finally I was able to compose myself and I walk over to him...I kneeled down and simply asked "Are you ok?" His reaction was to say words I had never heard before, I then made an educated guess that yes, he was hurt (suspected a broken rib). I called 911 and they sent an ambulance. So we all waited outside, standing over my brother to shade him. It was then I noticed this big spider crawling up on the side of my brother...so like any good sister I swatted it! My brother than began to flail violently, saying bad words and I realized I probably should of not swatted the spider "So Hard!" Finally the ambulance shows up, after 45 minutes and now there are 7 of us standing around tryin' to figure out how to get my brother up (He is 6'1 & 270 pds). So with the help of his roommate and the EMT's they get him into a sitting position on the stretcher at which point my brother says to everyone "Hold on a minute!" So there is complete silence while he grabs his chew out of his shirt pocket and puts a big chew in! I don't know who was more shocked, us or the EMT's ! What a Redneck!!! Needless to say he made it to the hospital with no further mishaps and they diagnosed him with 2 broken ribs. He is now home recuperating with strict instructions for me to stay away until he is healed:mrgreen:!!! My sister had surgery on Thursday and she is finally feeling better today, so it has been kind of a busy weekend and I do believe that I am ready for a nice boring, quiet week!!! Everyone is getting better and the jelly was saved!!! Hope all is going well with everyone!
Take care & God Bless,
Kelly

Ouch I am happy your brother is ok, and the jelly too.

So when is Casey going for the pulmonary work?

[USMCmom]

Ouch I am happy your brother is ok, and the jelly too.

So when is Casey going for the pulmonary work?

Hopefully he should get in by next week, just waitin' to here from the Doc. :)

[USMCmom]

:)) What a weekend!

I'm thrilled for Casey and for you and your entire family and pray this bone guy knows what the heck he's doing!

"ME TOO!" I also have more good news...I am once again employed...YEAHHHHHHHHHH !!! I am going to be taking care of people who are living at home, but need assistance. Am so excited as I love helping others and this is right up my alley! Then the boss called and I went from caregiver to supervisor before I even started my new job! I start on Friday...so wish me luck!!!

[rhet 2]

"ME TOO!" I also have more good news...I am once again employed...YEAHHHHHHHHHH !!! I am going to be taking care of people who are living at home, but need assistance. Am so excited as I love helping others and this is right up my alley! Then the boss called and I went from caregiver to supervisor before I even started my new job! I start on Friday...so wish me luck!!!

Oh, this is marvelous, too.

When I brought my Mama home because she was being neglected in the nursing facility after her stroke, a darling lady named Diana came every day to help care for her.

Diana was the comfort, a sure strength and steady shoulder to lean on those last two years when I was allowed to hug and cherish my Mama and Daddy.

And Diana remains a dear friend to this day.

Such a chance to do great service for many who will be blessed in having you and those you supervise to rely on just as I STILL am so greatly blessed in Diana.

:hug: and :dance:

"You go, Girl!" as they say. Show the watching angels how a Woman after God's Own Heart "takes care of business." :clap:

[jwil59]

Hopefully he should get in by next week, just waitin' to here from the Doc. :)

Ok, we will need to know so we can pray real time

hang in there mom

[jwil59]

"ME TOO!" I also have more good news...I am once again employed...YEAHHHHHHHHHH !!! I am going to be taking care of people who are living at home, but need assistance. Am so excited as I love helping others and this is right up my alley! Then the boss called and I went from caregiver to supervisor before I even started my new job! I start on Friday...so wish me luck!!!

Good for you, best wishes and prayers for this

[USMCmom]

Oh, this is marvelous, too.

When I brought my Mama home because she was being neglected in the nursing facility after her stroke, a darling lady named Diana came every day to help care for her.

Diana was the comfort, a sure strength and steady shoulder to lean on those last two years when I was allowed to hug and cherish my Mama and Daddy.

And Diana remains a dear friend to this day.

Such a chance to do great service for many who will be blessed in having you and those you supervise to rely on just as I STILL am so greatly blessed in Diana.

:hug: and :dance:

"You go, Girl!" as they say. Show the watching angels how a Woman after God's Own Heart "takes care of business." :clap:

Thanx...the supervisor part is good, but being able to help others is such a priviledge...I am also more nervous about this job than any other:pray:...sounds like you gained a wonderful family friend to boot!

[USMCmom]

Ok, we will need to know so we can pray real time

hang in there mom

Will keep ya updated soon as I hear anything....God Bless

[rhet 2]

Thanx...the supervisor part is good, but being able to help others is such a priviledge...I am also more nervous about this job than any other:pray:...sounds like you gained a wonderful family friend to boot!

She is, indeed.

You'll do well at the job -- the key to supervising others is to know those you supervise as individuals with individual needs and abilities -- and give a flip about them as individuals -- while you know and care about the needs of the company as a whole group of people.

Caring about others is one of your strong suits -- you'll do very well.

And we'll be supporting your efforts in prayer and in our words of love for you and yours.

MAJOR :hug:

[Calibabe]

"ME TOO!" I also have more good news...I am once again employed...YEAHHHHHHHHHH !!! I am going to be taking care of people who are living at home, but need assistance. Am so excited as I love helping others and this is right up my alley! Then the boss called and I went from caregiver to supervisor before I even started my new job! I start on Friday...so wish me luck!!!


Oh gosh that is fantastic. Casey will be seeing his new doc next week and you have your new job. Things are going in the right direction. I am so happy for you! :D

Will still keep that prayers going. We still have a young man that needs some fixing and then we can all sit back and give each other a high 5 and an Amen to Our Lord for his healing.

[USMCmom]

Oh gosh that is fantastic. Casey will be seeing his new doc next week and you have your new job. Things are going in the right direction. I am so happy for you! :D

Will still keep that prayers going. We still have a young man that needs some fixing and then we can all sit back and give each other a high 5 and an Amen to Our Lord for his healing.
:hug:thanx

[USMCmom]

She is, indeed.

You'll do well at the job -- the key to supervising others is to know those you supervise as individuals with individual needs and abilities -- and give a flip about them as individuals -- while you know and care about the needs of the company as a whole group of people.

Caring about others is one of your strong suits -- you'll do very well.

And we'll be supporting your efforts in prayer and in our words of love for you and yours.

MAJOR :hug:

:hug: Will keep ya updated & THANK YOU for the advice!!!!!!!!

[jwil59]

Will keep ya updated soon as I hear anything....God Bless

best wishes with the job. You will do just fine

[USMCmom]

Good Morning Friends,
It is so nice to be home...I have been working 12 hr shifts and after not working for the summer, I was pooped! Everything went ok, the lady was just a doll. She is 70 and limited in her movement...but that does not affect her brain or mouth!!! She talks like a sailor and at 70 she went and got a tattoo just to **** off her ex husband...However, I have found that although I can take care of someone, I was unprepared to take care of some of her personal needs. I felt so bad as she was embarassed, I was sick and it made her cry. I felt horrible and I blame the person who hired me. My training consisted of 20 minutes and that was it. She had just gotten out of the hospital and needed more than just non medical care. I had to dispense her meds (including narcotics) and I was suppossed to help her with her physical therapy...had no idea what she needed though. The company I work for lied when they said she only needed someone to cook and clean...I was so mad as I scared to death I would do something wrong !!! :wall:I worked 4 days and then they told me they would call me when they needed me. This is after they told me that I would be this lady's permanent care-giver, come to find out she already had one who just needed a break. Anyways, it was a stressful week, but the lady I took care of was just awesome. She told me that she would like it if I would stop by and visit, so that made me feel good. Still haven't heard from the Dr yet, but will call them today and tell them I am still waiting! Casey is doing ok...finally received report cards and everyone is on track all A's and B's. Hope everyone here is doing ok, am trying to catch up with housework, yardwork, Hannity and Rush...Anyways, take care all and have a good day! God Bless...

[rhet 2]

Good Morning Friends,
It is so nice to be home...I have been working 12 hr shifts and after not working for the summer, I was pooped! Everything went ok, the lady was just a doll. She is 70 and limited in her movement...but that does not affect her brain or mouth!!! She talks like a sailor and at 70 she went and got a tattoo just to **** off her ex husband...However, I have found that although I can take care of someone, I was unprepared to take care of some of her personal needs. I felt so bad as she was embarassed, I was sick and it made her cry. I felt horrible and I blame the person who hired me. My training consisted of 20 minutes and that was it. She had just gotten out of the hospital and needed more than just non medical care. I had to dispense her meds (including narcotics) and I was suppossed to help her with her physical therapy...had no idea what she needed though. The company I work for lied when they said she only needed someone to cook and clean...I was so mad as I scared to death I would do something wrong !!! :wall:I worked 4 days and then they told me they would call me when they needed me. This is after they told me that I would be this lady's permanent care-giver, come to find out she already had one who just needed a break. Anyways, it was a stressful week, but the lady I took care of was just awesome. She told me that she would like it if I would stop by and visit, so that made me feel good. Still haven't heard from the Dr yet, but will call them today and tell them I am still waiting! Casey is doing ok...finally received report cards and everyone is on track all A's and B's. Hope everyone here is doing ok, am trying to catch up with housework, yardwork, Hannity and Rush...Anyways, take care all and have a good day! God Bless...

Damn the torpedoes, damn the lying boss, and full speed ahead.

You may have been out of your depth and scared to death of invisible sharks in the water -- but you obviously brought hope and comfort to a feisty old lady who very much knew how much you did for her anyway.

:clap:

GOOD JOB, ladybug. You brought comfort and peace to a not-so-darling dear who needed the love anyway.

I'm still praying for Casey -- and have redoubled my prayers for the job -- and I'll tack on a word or two about the chores, too. :hug:

[USMCmom]

Damn the torpedoes, damn the lying boss, and full speed ahead.

You may have been out of your depth and scared to death of invisible sharks in the water -- but you obviously brought hope and comfort to a feisty old lady who very much knew how much you did for her anyway.

:clap:

GOOD JOB, ladybug. You brought comfort and peace to a not-so-darling dear who needed the love anyway.

I'm still praying for Casey -- and have redoubled my prayers for the job -- and I'll tack on a word or two about the chores, too. :hug:

LOL...she is a fiesty ol' lady:angel:, I truly enjoyed helpin' her out, but I now have an idea of what might be needed of me...makes things a whole lot easier!!! I want to do that "I Dream of Jeanie" trick, blink my eyes and my house is spotless!!! But I can prioritize....
Coffee...Kids...Computer...Food....Kids....Food... .Cleaning House:D
Everything is going good and I am so thankful to have my family, my health and friends who truly care...

[jwil59]

Good Morning Friends,
It is so nice to be home...I have been working 12 hr shifts and after not working for the summer, I was pooped! Everything went ok, the lady was just a doll. She is 70 and limited in her movement...but that does not affect her brain or mouth!!! She talks like a sailor and at 70 she went and got a tattoo just to **** off her ex husband...However, I have found that although I can take care of someone, I was unprepared to take care of some of her personal needs. I felt so bad as she was embarassed, I was sick and it made her cry. I felt horrible and I blame the person who hired me. My training consisted of 20 minutes and that was it. She had just gotten out of the hospital and needed more than just non medical care. I had to dispense her meds (including narcotics) and I was suppossed to help her with her physical therapy...had no idea what she needed though. The company I work for lied when they said she only needed someone to cook and clean...I was so mad as I scared to death I would do something wrong !!! :wall:I worked 4 days and then they told me they would call me when they needed me. This is after they told me that I would be this lady's permanent care-giver, come to find out she already had one who just needed a break. Anyways, it was a stressful week, but the lady I took care of was just awesome. She told me that she would like it if I would stop by and visit, so that made me feel good. Still haven't heard from the Dr yet, but will call them today and tell them I am still waiting! Casey is doing ok...finally received report cards and everyone is on track all A's and B's. Hope everyone here is doing ok, am trying to catch up with housework, yardwork, Hannity and Rush...Anyways, take care all and have a good day! God Bless...

Serving others is always the right thing to do. If you get paid then that is all the better. Sorry things didn't turn out like you wanted in the end though.

I am still praying for Casey and you too my friend. hang in there

[rhet 2]

LOL...she is a fiesty ol' lady:angel:, I truly enjoyed helpin' her out, but I now have an idea of what might be needed of me...makes things a whole lot easier!!! I want to do that "I Dream of Jeanie" trick, blink my eyes and my house is spotless!!! But I can prioritize....
Coffee...Kids...Computer...Food....Kids....Food... .Cleaning House:D
Everything is going good and I am so thankful to have my family, my health and friends who truly care...

As one who doesn't priortize worth a flip, I admire that ability in anyone who has it. :))

BTW: I'll trade you all seven of my kids for instructions in how to do the Jeanie Blink -- they make lousy slaves, but you could get SOME honest labor out of them -- maybe.

Besides, it's either teach me the Jeanie Blink as soon as you figure it out -- or come clean house for another very cranky, crusty old lady -- ME. :))

:hug:

[USMCmom]

As one who doesn't priortize worth a flip, I admire that ability in anyone who has it. :))

BTW: I'll trade you all seven of my kids for instructions in how to do the Jeanie Blink -- they make lousy slaves, but you could get SOME honest labor out of them -- maybe.

Besides, it's either teach me the Jeanie Blink as soon as you figure it out -- or come clean house for another very cranky, crusty old lady -- ME. :))

:hug:

Like you my 4 that are still at home make terrible housekeepers, however I have discovered the two things that will kick them into gear.....1)I'll pay you and 2)No food until its done and should neither of these work go to the good ol' standby "Runaway!" As for the Jeanie trick...I purchased a bottle of Visine and have been sittin' here for 2 hrs randomly blinking! So far the only think I have got out of it is Clear eyes and Double Vision!!! Hmmm...wonder if twinkling my nose would work:shifty:!!! Would love to come clean your house...do I pack for one or two years...LOL !!!:mrgreen:

[USMCmom]

Serving others is always the right thing to do. If you get paid then that is all the better. Sorry things didn't turn out like you wanted in the end though.

I am still praying for Casey and you too my friend. hang in there

Good Evenin' Dear,
I have absolute faith that everything will work out...hope all is well with ya and Thank You. Take care & God Bless

[rhet 2]

Like you my 4 that are still at home make terrible housekeepers, however I have discovered the two things that will kick them into gear.....1)I'll pay you and 2)No food until its done and should neither of these work go to the good ol' standby "Runaway!" As for the Jeanie trick...I purchased a bottle of Visine and have been sittin' here for 2 hrs randomly blinking! So far the only think I have got out of it is Clear eyes and Double Vision!!! Hmmm...wonder if twinkling my nose would work:shifty:!!! Would love to come clean your house...do I pack for one or two years...LOL !!!:mrgreen:

Five years, minimum.

I inherited my mother's and grandmother's messes, to go with my own. There are literally so many antique "family treasures" dating back to the year dot, I'm stepping over piles of the things with no place to put them.

I mean stuff like two boxes of Bavarian china bought by a Great-Great and sent as a wedding gift from Scotland before the Revolution -- complete set, not a single chip in the darned things, because NOBODY dared actually use them, not even the bride they first descended upon. A great-great's medical books, published in 1849 -- still in the box I put them in to bring them home when I cleaned out the old house -- because there's literally NOT ONE OUNCE OF SPACE in any closet, cabinet, or shelf that I've got.

I've thought about selling them on EBay or something -- except ancestors would make like Dickens' ghosts and haunt me for the rest of eternity. I still feel guilty guilty GUILTY for having donated great-great's gun collection to a museum. I'm talking Irish hand-made lace tablecloths -- NINE of them from differing ages past -- even some antique lace detachable collars that other great-greats used to pin to their dresses. Antique furniture -- hand carved tables and chests -- I DARE not use modern polish to clean, lest I damage the darn beeswaxed finish. I've got one ladie's dress pin -- no clasp at all -- that family legend says was given to a great-great by Mary Queen of Scots. TREASURES -- not -- but I'm supposed to keep the darned stuff safe till it's my turn to dump it all on my own eldest daughter's poor head.

YOU try dusting and sweeping and cleaning a blooming family museum -- to which my mother, knowing my abysmal memory, attached handwritten notes recording the history of each and every piece.

Five years, minimum, just to dust around the piles. :wall:

Being the eldest daughter of the eldest daughter of the eldest daughter back to the year dot in a Celtic family where daughters are supposed to be the family historians and museum keepers IS NOT FUN.

Especially when you are yourself a Collector of Books -- PILES of books brought home from my former office when I quit teaching full time. None of which I can bare to part with -- just in case I want a bit of info out of one of them someday -- which of course has very seldom happened.

So, twitch your nose please, and turn me into an efficient, albeit cold-hearted, DISPOSAL Unit impervious to ancestral guilt trips. Please? I'll even donate one of the old hand-made feather dusters (I've got three, two made by Grandmama and one by her mother before her -- really nice turkey feathers) to shake under your nose, if you think that would help?

[jwil59]

Good Evenin' Dear,
I have absolute faith that everything will work out...hope all is well with ya and Thank You. Take care & God Bless

I'm good thanks. Praying for your family friend

[JenT]

Five years, minimum.

I inherited my mother's and grandmother's messes, to go with my own. There are literally so many antique "family treasures" dating back to the year dot, I'm stepping over piles of the things with no place to put them.

I mean stuff like two boxes of Bavarian china bought by a Great-Great and sent as a wedding gift from Scotland before the Revolution -- complete set, not a single chip in the darned things, because NOBODY dared actually use them, not even the bride they first descended upon. A great-great's medical books, published in 1849 -- still in the box I put them in to bring them home when I cleaned out the old house -- because there's literally NOT ONE OUNCE OF SPACE in any closet, cabinet, or shelf that I've got.

I've thought about selling them on EBay or something -- except ancestors would make like Dickens' ghosts and haunt me for the rest of eternity. I still feel guilty guilty GUILTY for having donated great-great's gun collection to a museum. I'm talking Irish hand-made lace tablecloths -- NINE of them from differing ages past -- even some antique lace detachable collars that other great-greats used to pin to their dresses. Antique furniture -- hand carved tables and chests -- I DARE not use modern polish to clean, lest I damage the darn beeswaxed finish. I've got one ladie's dress pin -- no clasp at all -- that family legend says was given to a great-great by Mary Queen of Scots. TREASURES -- not -- but I'm supposed to keep the darned stuff safe till it's my turn to dump it all on my own eldest daughter's poor head.

YOU try dusting and sweeping and cleaning a blooming family museum -- to which my mother, knowing my abysmal memory, attached handwritten notes recording the history of each and every piece.

Five years, minimum, just to dust around the piles. :wall:

Being the eldest daughter of the eldest daughter of the eldest daughter back to the year dot in a Celtic family where daughters are supposed to be the family historians and museum keepers IS NOT FUN.

Especially when you are yourself a Collector of Books -- PILES of books brought home from my former office when I quit teaching full time. None of which I can bare to part with -- just in case I want a bit of info out of one of them someday -- which of course has very seldom happened.

So, twitch your nose please, and turn me into an efficient, albeit cold-hearted, DISPOSAL Unit impervious to ancestral guilt trips. Please? I'll even donate one of the old hand-made feather dusters (I've got three, two made by Grandmama and one by her mother before her -- really nice turkey feathers) to shake under your nose, if you think that would help?

:)) Thanks Rhet. You helped me get over a hurdle without even knowing about it. My nothusband has insisted I not send he and his girlfriend his childhood pictures. He has no relatives for me to send them to, just one sister in jail somewhere. He called yesterday and asked for help finding where his parents are buried, he wants his ashes there. So when I send him the info, I'm sending all his pictures as well, What the heck should I do with them, leave them for my kids to toss someday? His girlfriend should have the "honor" of keeping them. It's not my problem that she'll lose/destroy them.

Meanwhile, in serious prayer for USMC's son, Calibabe's son, Mimiheart's son and Hadassah's son....these cases are all breaking my heart.

[USMCmom]

Five years, minimum.

I inherited my mother's and grandmother's messes, to go with my own. There are literally so many antique "family treasures" dating back to the year dot, I'm stepping over piles of the things with no place to put them.

I mean stuff like two boxes of Bavarian china bought by a Great-Great and sent as a wedding gift from Scotland before the Revolution -- complete set, not a single chip in the darned things, because NOBODY dared actually use them, not even the bride they first descended upon. A great-great's medical books, published in 1849 -- still in the box I put them in to bring them home when I cleaned out the old house -- because there's literally NOT ONE OUNCE OF SPACE in any closet, cabinet, or shelf that I've got.

I've thought about selling them on EBay or something -- except ancestors would make like Dickens' ghosts and haunt me for the rest of eternity. I still feel guilty guilty GUILTY for having donated great-great's gun collection to a museum. I'm talking Irish hand-made lace tablecloths -- NINE of them from differing ages past -- even some antique lace detachable collars that other great-greats used to pin to their dresses. Antique furniture -- hand carved tables and chests -- I DARE not use modern polish to clean, lest I damage the darn beeswaxed finish. I've got one ladie's dress pin -- no clasp at all -- that family legend says was given to a great-great by Mary Queen of Scots. TREASURES -- not -- but I'm supposed to keep the darned stuff safe till it's my turn to dump it all on my own eldest daughter's poor head.

YOU try dusting and sweeping and cleaning a blooming family museum -- to which my mother, knowing my abysmal memory, attached handwritten notes recording the history of each and every piece.

Five years, minimum, just to dust around the piles. :wall:

Being the eldest daughter of the eldest daughter of the eldest daughter back to the year dot in a Celtic family where daughters are supposed to be the family historians and museum keepers IS NOT FUN.

Especially when you are yourself a Collector of Books -- PILES of books brought home from my former office when I quit teaching full time. None of which I can bare to part with -- just in case I want a bit of info out of one of them someday -- which of course has very seldom happened.

So, twitch your nose please, and turn me into an efficient, albeit cold-hearted, DISPOSAL Unit impervious to ancestral guilt trips. Please? I'll even donate one of the old hand-made feather dusters (I've got three, two made by Grandmama and one by her mother before her -- really nice turkey feathers) to shake under your nose, if you think that would help?

Good Grief...I'm a packin' for 5!!! As much as I would appreciate a hand-made feather duster...I do not think that it would solve my inability to twitch my nose and be done with your antique museum! However, I would be so kind as to offer into service of 4 less than ideal rag muffins; they will work for food, shelter and the threat of having to come home to clean their own rooms! They do posess some magical abilities though, they have been known to make food magically dissappear...they are also able to make themselves invisible when asked "Will you take the trash out!" They do come with a few drawbacks...easily overlooked as they are cute! After reading the description of your home though, I do have one question..."Do you know my mother?":mrgreen: She too lives in a museum and my dad is always telling her he is going to have a yard sale if she goes before him. I must make a confession-I am addicted to "Cash In The Attic!" Love the shows on antiques! So, with all that said...I am off to clean up the mess from our punkin carving session! I do have some good news, my son will be promoted to Corporal on Monday, my nephew is headed to the state football playoffs after a win tonight and I am off to pack for my 5 yr trip...:mrgreen: Good night all and God Bless...

[USMCmom]

:)) Thanks Rhet. You helped me get over a hurdle without even knowing about it. My nothusband has insisted I not send he and his girlfriend his childhood pictures. He has no relatives for me to send them to, just one sister in jail somewhere. He called yesterday and asked for help finding where his parents are buried, he wants his ashes there. So when I send him the info, I'm sending all his pictures as well, What the heck should I do with them, leave them for my kids to toss someday? His girlfriend should have the "honor" of keeping them. It's not my problem that she'll lose/destroy them.

Meanwhile, in serious prayer for USMC's son, Calibabe's son, Mimiheart's son and Hadassah's son....these cases are all breaking my heart.

My son is being promoted on Monday, am so very proud of him and his fellow service members. I to would send back everything, am glad that this worked out for you. It is so very telling how the Lord provides for those who are in need....hope all is well and if ya need a break I am headed out soon for a 5yr hiatus while cleaning Rhet's Museum, company and all feather dusters are welcome!:shifty:
Sending prayers and good wishes as you tackle this new challenge....

[rhet 2]

My son is being promoted on Monday, am so very proud of him and his fellow service members. I to would send back everything, am glad that this worked out for you. It is so very telling how the Lord provides for those who are in need....hope all is well and if ya need a break I am headed out soon for a 5yr hiatus while cleaning Rhet's Museum, company and all feather dusters are welcome!:shifty:
Sending prayers and good wishes as you tackle this new challenge....

Bring your four leprechauns with child magic with you, please? We can put them to rolling in the leaves falling from the sycamore and ash trees around the house and experience the laugh magic they shed like dust mites everywhere children go.

Be proud of that son, Mom. His promotion is what you earned for him when you took him home from the hospital to trade your own Responsibility Magic for his Love-Laugh Growing Magic while he was still a leprechaun Man in the Making.

You just think you don't know the Jeanie Twitch: all mothers know it well. We twitch our noses and our little leprechauns are Men and Women in a heartbeat of time, having traded their childhood magics for adult magics of their own.

Though in some cultures, the Jeanie Twitch is called Chicken Soup, it's the same magic -- a mother's love straight from God Himself.

:hug:

(I so wish I could really put my arms around you and Jen both, to look into your eyes and HOLD that which I have grown to cherish so much.)

[USMCmom]

Bring your four leprechauns with child magic with you, please? We can put them to rolling in the leaves falling from the sycamore and ash trees around the house and experience the laugh magic they shed like dust mites everywhere children go.

Be proud of that son, Mom. His promotion is what you earned for him when you took him home from the hospital to trade your own Responsibility Magic for his Love-Laugh Growing Magic while he was still a leprechaun Man in the Making.

You just think you don't know the Jeanie Twitch: all mothers know it well. We twitch our noses and our little leprechauns are Men and Women in a heartbeat of time, having traded their childhood magics for adult magics of their own.

Though in some cultures, the Jeanie Twitch is called Chicken Soup, it's the same magic -- a mother's love straight from God Himself.

:hug:

(I so wish I could really put my arms around you and Jen both, to look into your eyes and HOLD that which I have grown to cherish so much.)

I would be honored to share the magic of my children...as we went trick or treating tonite I thought of you. How perfect you described the joy of child magic...and the chicken soup is the magic of a mother's love! I may not be able to see your arms my friend, but if I were to fall I would feel their strength and as I sit here reading this with tears running down my face...I know with certainty...I feel the magic...:hug: thank you!!!

[rhet 2]

I would be honored to share the magic of my children...as we went trick or treating tonite I thought of you. How perfect you described the joy of child magic...and the chicken soup is the magic of a mother's love! I may not be able to see your arms my friend, but if I were to fall I would feel their strength and as I sit here reading this with tears running down my face...I know with certainty...I feel the magic...:hug: thank you!!!

As I feel yours, dear one.

As did the cranky old lady feel yours.

I think the beauty of Mother Love is that it's not just for children, but for adults too. Especially Mother to Mother. Super hugs for you and yours on this All Saints Day.

[USMCmom]

Good morning all,
Am just sittin' watching it rain! Perfect time to curl up with a book and some hot tea. Yesterday was a lot of fun, took the kids trick or treating and then was forced to come home...wash painted faces, dole out pepto bismol and tuck them into bed!!! Went on here last night, in time to read a post that was just horrible. After being attacked...I just didn't have the heart to argue or debate. I often wonder what compels people like this to be so nasty? What makes them think so badly of our soldiers and the work that they do? I just don't understand....
Having got that off my chest...I hope everyone had a safe and Happy Halloween!!! We went to this one house that was decorated to the hilt, watched this grown man go to grab a piece of candy from this dummy that was sat on a chair. He did not expect the dummy to grab his hand!!! This grown man screamed and started peddling backwards...tripped over the sidewalk, falling on his butt in the grass! Had to be one of the funniest things I had ever seen...the kids fell apart! Even the poor man had to laugh...wish I would of had my video camera! My poor house looks like a tornado hit it...I left yesterday with 4 kids and returned with 8! Amazing how much they can eat and how they leave a path of destruction in their wake! I will be picking up candy wrappers for the next month...but we sure had a good time! Well guess that I had better get busy...the monsters are calling for food! Hope everyone has a good day and a wonderful weekend!
God Bless....

[jwil59]

Good morning all,
Am just sittin' watching it rain! Perfect time to curl up with a book and some hot tea. Yesterday was a lot of fun, took the kids trick or treating and then was forced to come home...wash painted faces, dole out pepto bismol and tuck them into bed!!! Went on here last night, in time to read a post that was just horrible. After being attacked...I just didn't have the heart to argue or debate. I often wonder what compels people like this to be so nasty? What makes them think so badly of our soldiers and the work that they do? I just don't understand....
Having got that off my chest...I hope everyone had a safe and Happy Halloween!!! We went to this one house that was decorated to the hilt, watched this grown man go to grab a piece of candy from this dummy that was sat on a chair. He did not expect the dummy to grab his hand!!! This grown man screamed and started peddling backwards...tripped over the sidewalk, falling on his butt in the grass! Had to be one of the funniest things I had ever seen...the kids fell apart! Even the poor man had to laugh...wish I would of had my video camera! My poor house looks like a tornado hit it...I left yesterday with 4 kids and returned with 8! Amazing how much they can eat and how they leave a path of destruction in their wake! I will be picking up candy wrappers for the next month...but we sure had a good time! Well guess that I had better get busy...the monsters are calling for food! Hope everyone has a good day and a wonderful weekend!
God Bless....


That's a funny story :))

praying for you guys

[rhet 2]

Good morning all,
Am just sittin' watching it rain! Perfect time to curl up with a book and some hot tea. Yesterday was a lot of fun, took the kids trick or treating and then was forced to come home...wash painted faces, dole out pepto bismol and tuck them into bed!!! Went on here last night, in time to read a post that was just horrible. After being attacked...I just didn't have the heart to argue or debate. I often wonder what compels people like this to be so nasty? What makes them think so badly of our soldiers and the work that they do? I just don't understand....
Having got that off my chest...I hope everyone had a safe and Happy Halloween!!! We went to this one house that was decorated to the hilt, watched this grown man go to grab a piece of candy from this dummy that was sat on a chair. He did not expect the dummy to grab his hand!!! This grown man screamed and started peddling backwards...tripped over the sidewalk, falling on his butt in the grass! Had to be one of the funniest things I had ever seen...the kids fell apart! Even the poor man had to laugh...wish I would of had my video camera! My poor house looks like a tornado hit it...I left yesterday with 4 kids and returned with 8! Amazing how much they can eat and how they leave a path of destruction in their wake! I will be picking up candy wrappers for the next month...but we sure had a good time! Well guess that I had better get busy...the monsters are calling for food! Hope everyone has a good day and a wonderful weekend!
God Bless....

:))

Enjoy it, luv. ENJOY.

[Calibabe]

Five years, minimum.

I inherited my mother's and grandmother's messes, to go with my own. There are literally so many antique "family treasures" dating back to the year dot, I'm stepping over piles of the things with no place to put them.

I mean stuff like two boxes of Bavarian china bought by a Great-Great and sent as a wedding gift from Scotland before the Revolution -- complete set, not a single chip in the darned things, because NOBODY dared actually use them, not even the bride they first descended upon. A great-great's medical books, published in 1849 -- still in the box I put them in to bring them home when I cleaned out the old house -- because there's literally NOT ONE OUNCE OF SPACE in any closet, cabinet, or shelf that I've got.

I've thought about selling them on EBay or something -- except ancestors would make like Dickens' ghosts and haunt me for the rest of eternity. I still feel guilty guilty GUILTY for having donated great-great's gun collection to a museum. I'm talking Irish hand-made lace tablecloths -- NINE of them from differing ages past -- even some antique lace detachable collars that other great-greats used to pin to their dresses. Antique furniture -- hand carved tables and chests -- I DARE not use modern polish to clean, lest I damage the darn beeswaxed finish. I've got one ladie's dress pin -- no clasp at all -- that family legend says was given to a great-great by Mary Queen of Scots. TREASURES -- not -- but I'm supposed to keep the darned stuff safe till it's my turn to dump it all on my own eldest daughter's poor head.

YOU try dusting and sweeping and cleaning a blooming family museum -- to which my mother, knowing my abysmal memory, attached handwritten notes recording the history of each and every piece.

Five years, minimum, just to dust around the piles. :wall:

Being the eldest daughter of the eldest daughter of the eldest daughter back to the year dot in a Celtic family where daughters are supposed to be the family historians and museum keepers IS NOT FUN.

Especially when you are yourself a Collector of Books -- PILES of books brought home from my former office when I quit teaching full time. None of which I can bare to part with -- just in case I want a bit of info out of one of them someday -- which of course has very seldom happened.

So, twitch your nose please, and turn me into an efficient, albeit cold-hearted, DISPOSAL Unit impervious to ancestral guilt trips. Please? I'll even donate one of the old hand-made feather dusters (I've got three, two made by Grandmama and one by her mother before her -- really nice turkey feathers) to shake under your nose, if you think that would help?

I seriously think it is an "Irish" thing. I do the same thing. I have this heirloom or that and my husband is on my butt to clear some of it out. I don't want to get rid of some of the stuff that I have because it is literally all I have left of my family. I literally have 14 boxes of pictures that I want to do scrap books on. Do you know how long that would take me? One of my friends from church has promised to come over and help me sort through all of this and she is so talented and will help me create the scrapbooks. I will be so thankfull that they will protected. I have a hilarious picture of me with a bonnet on, some jammies and a bottle in my hand, sitting on the toilet with this look on my face of "Do you really need to take that picture right now?" I have a very not nice face. I have my grandmother/grandfather's wedding invitation. There are just so many memories. I literally have my family history and I wouldn't part with them for all the tea in China. Then I have two boxes of china in the garage and crystal that have to be gone through and put into the china hutch.

It is always something to do and never enough time to do it in. But it certainly is nice to have those memories.

[USMCmom]

That's a funny story :))

praying for you guys


Thank you...I so enjoy coming in here and seeing everyone. I also enjoy "debating"... hope no one ever takes offense, as I was born with a condition called "foot in mouth disease!" :D Just wanted to say hi and brag about my nephew who will be playing in the state high school semi-finals Friday! We are so excited, although we have to travel 175 miles just to watch the game...but it's worth it! I am a little worried about freezing to death during the game, it is in the 30's here and with the wind it feels as if it's -30! My son had a minor vehicle incident! He was driving back to the base, came up on this car and decided he would pass them...however they were coming to a curve in the road and being 20 he was convinced he could pass them!!! Unfortunately, when he did here come another car, which forced him over...which forced the other car in the ditch! The bad part of all this was when the "Big Guys" got out of the car, my son realized they just weren't a couple of ordinary guys but they were the "MP'S FROM THE BASE!!!" So, he has now lost his driving privledges on base and has to park his car in town for 3 months...I felt 30 more gray hairs pop out of my skull!:wall:
Other than that everything is good here, Casey has a check up tomorrow and we will find out his appointment date for the specialist then. I went out to poddy the dog this afternoon and I heard this noise...I looked up in time to see this body dangling from the roof of the house (another 30 gray hairs appeared), of course it was Casey getting the football! It is obvious him and Kyle are brothers!!!:rolleyes:
Well had better be off to bed...hope everyone has a good night and will let ya know who won the big game!!!
Take care friends and God Bless,
Kelly

[USMCmom]

We had our Dr appt today for Casey and "Finally" I feel as if someone shares the same concerns that I have!!! They noted his chest protrusion and took measurements...because can also be considered a cosmetic fix we will go in periodically to have him measured. He will also have to have monthly visits to his heart Dr to take measurements of his heart and monitor whether or not it is getting any larger!!!! I feel so much better...he also does have some congestive heart failure which they believe will fix itself as he had more X-rays and they barely see anything!

After getting cleared by the Dr he then went and attended his first Wrestling Tournament! He won 2 out of 3 matches and did awesome! I was so proud of him! While I still find it kind of hard to watch him compete in sports I know that he also needs to stay healthy! I don't think that I have ever seen a kid who smiled through every match...regardless of whether he won or lost he never lost his smile! His grades came out...all A's & B's, which of course was accomplished by bribes from his mother!!! Anyways, I just wanted to say "Thank You" for all your prayers, support and advice...I will keep ya updated on the Dr and Casey's wrestling career!
For all our Friends, we send Hugs & Prayers,
May God Bless You...

[jwil59]

We had our Dr appt today for Casey and "Finally" I feel as if someone shares the same concerns that I have!!! They noted his chest protrusion and took measurements...because can also be considered a cosmetic fix we will go in periodically to have him measured. He will also have to have monthly visits to his heart Dr to take measurements of his heart and monitor whether or not it is getting any larger!!!! I feel so much better...he also does have some congestive heart failure which they believe will fix itself as he had more X-rays and they barely see anything!

After getting cleared by the Dr he then went and attended his first Wrestling Tournament! He won 2 out of 3 matches and did awesome! I was so proud of him! While I still find it kind of hard to watch him compete in sports I know that he also needs to stay healthy! I don't think that I have ever seen a kid who smiled through every match...regardless of whether he won or lost he never lost his smile! His grades came out...all A's & B's, which of course was accomplished by bribes from his mother!!! Anyways, I just wanted to say "Thank You" for all your prayers, support and advice...I will keep ya updated on the Dr and Casey's wrestling career!
For all our Friends, we send Hugs & Prayers,
May God Bless You...

I was on the wrestling team in high school and broke my wrist very badly in a match my Jr year. That is probably the most physically rough sprot I have ever played. It takes much more stamina to wrestle 6 minutes than to play a 60 minute football game. I am happy casey is doing well and I will keep praying for him. I would love to see him play for Saban at Bama someday. God bless

[USMCmom]

I was on the wrestling team in high school and broke my wrist very badly in a match my Jr year. That is probably the most physically rough sprot I have ever played. It takes much more stamina to wrestle 6 minutes than to play a 60 minute football game. I am happy casey is doing well and I will keep praying for him. I would love to see him play for Saban at Bama someday. God bless

LOL...you and him both:))

[rhet 2]

We had our Dr appt today for Casey and "Finally" I feel as if someone shares the same concerns that I have!!! They noted his chest protrusion and took measurements...because can also be considered a cosmetic fix we will go in periodically to have him measured. He will also have to have monthly visits to his heart Dr to take measurements of his heart and monitor whether or not it is getting any larger!!!! I feel so much better...he also does have some congestive heart failure which they believe will fix itself as he had more X-rays and they barely see anything!

After getting cleared by the Dr he then went and attended his first Wrestling Tournament! He won 2 out of 3 matches and did awesome! I was so proud of him! While I still find it kind of hard to watch him compete in sports I know that he also needs to stay healthy! I don't think that I have ever seen a kid who smiled through every match...regardless of whether he won or lost he never lost his smile! His grades came out...all A's & B's, which of course was accomplished by bribes from his mother!!! Anyways, I just wanted to say "Thank You" for all your prayers, support and advice...I will keep ya updated on the Dr and Casey's wrestling career!
For all our Friends, we send Hugs & Prayers,
May God Bless You...

Oh, you are so truly blessed in your children -- and they in you!

I thank the Blessed LORD for such good news -- and thank Him for letting me see a real, strong family to rejoice in.

I think this one post has done more to lift my heart out of despair than any other in days and days and days.

:hug:

[USMCmom]

Oh, you are so truly blessed in your children -- and they in you!

I thank the Blessed LORD for such good news -- and thank Him for letting me see a real, strong family to rejoice in.

I think this one post has done more to lift my heart out of despair than any other in days and days and days.

:hug:

"Child Magic!":hug: God Bless you dear Friend...

[Calibabe]

We had our Dr appt today for Casey and "Finally" I feel as if someone shares the same concerns that I have!!! They noted his chest protrusion and took measurements...because can also be considered a cosmetic fix we will go in periodically to have him measured. He will also have to have monthly visits to his heart Dr to take measurements of his heart and monitor whether or not it is getting any larger!!!! I feel so much better...he also does have some congestive heart failure which they believe will fix itself as he had more X-rays and they barely see anything!

After getting cleared by the Dr he then went and attended his first Wrestling Tournament! He won 2 out of 3 matches and did awesome! I was so proud of him! While I still find it kind of hard to watch him compete in sports I know that he also needs to stay healthy! I don't think that I have ever seen a kid who smiled through every match...regardless of whether he won or lost he never lost his smile! His grades came out...all A's & B's, which of course was accomplished by bribes from his mother!!! Anyways, I just wanted to say "Thank You" for all your prayers, support and advice...I will keep ya updated on the Dr and Casey's wrestling career!
For all our Friends, we send Hugs & Prayers,
May God Bless You...

That is the absolute best news I have heard in a long time!

That is one tough young man you have their. I am glad that you finally got a physician to listen to you. Gosh that can be so frustrating (trust me I know first hand having been a nurse and seeing stuff that doctor miss and then "I" have to go over and tell him that "he" missed "X, Y, Z" and they look at you with knives coming out of their eyes). However if I had a patient that was my responsibility I damn well didn't care if I mad the physician mad. It was my career on the line and I was also saving his license as well. On time I had a doctor order an antibiotic that a patient was allergic to. I said to him "you can't order that, the patient is allergic". He then proceeds to tell me where did I get my medical degree. I then went out of the room, got the chart off the cart and brought it into the room and placed it in front of him, with the big red sticker on it saying "allergic to penicillin". Again the daggers came shooting out but I was not about to have a patient go into anaphylactic shock and then have to call a code. That was why I liked working the ER and not floor duty. It was too boring. I liked the pace of the ER and Trauma unit. Much more to my personality. My one doctor that I worked for told me I should become a flight nurse. I told him while that sounded like a neat idea, I was afraid to fly especially in a helicopter. Now I could probably do it, but back when I was younger I was too terrified to fly. I absolutely hated it. I still do a load of prayers and a rosary when I fly but, I am much better now than before.

That was certainly great news. Lets hope things continue to progress this way and we as always will keep up the prayers.

God bless you and Casey.

[crystalclear]

We had our Dr appt today for Casey and "Finally" I feel as if someone shares the same concerns that I have!!! They noted his chest protrusion and took measurements...because can also be considered a cosmetic fix we will go in periodically to have him measured. He will also have to have monthly visits to his heart Dr to take measurements of his heart and monitor whether or not it is getting any larger!!!! I feel so much better...he also does have some congestive heart failure which they believe will fix itself as he had more X-rays and they barely see anything!

After getting cleared by the Dr he then went and attended his first Wrestling Tournament! He won 2 out of 3 matches and did awesome! I was so proud of him! While I still find it kind of hard to watch him compete in sports I know that he also needs to stay healthy! I don't think that I have ever seen a kid who smiled through every match...regardless of whether he won or lost he never lost his smile! His grades came out...all A's & B's, which of course was accomplished by bribes from his mother!!! Anyways, I just wanted to say "Thank You" for all your prayers, support and advice...I will keep ya updated on the Dr and Casey's wrestling career!
For all our Friends, we send Hugs & Prayers,
May God Bless You...

This is fantastic news!! I am so happy for you and Casey!

[USMCmom]

Good Evening All,
Am so excited just had to share my news...my 2 nephews will play for the state football championship on Friday the 21st. With 7 seconds left they scored a touchdown...the were not favored to win this game, which just made it all that more exciting!!!!!!!!!
http://www.d261.k12.id.us/webcast/football/2008/webcast3.htm

The team that they beat, spanked them the last time they played....making this victory a little sweeter! The site that I linked to will show the winning game, hopefully by tomorrow. So if you are interested, please feel free to go check it out! #13 & #56 are my nephews!

They will play on the Idaho State Vandals field in Pocatello. Anyways, say a prayer:pray: for the boys if ya would...actually for both teams so that they will be healthy and stay injury free...
God Bless everyone tonite...
Take Care
Kelly

[rhet 2]

Good Evening All,
Am so excited just had to share my news...my 2 nephews will play for the state football championship on Friday the 21st. With 7 seconds left they scored a touchdown...the were not favored to win this game, which just made it all that more exciting!!!!!!!!!
http://www.d261.k12.id.us/webcast/football/2008/webcast3.htm

The team that they beat, spanked them the last time they played....making this victory a little sweeter! The site that I linked to will show the winning game, hopefully by tomorrow. So if you are interested, please feel free to go check it out! #13 & #56 are my nephews!

They will play on the Idaho State Vandals field in Pocatello. Anyways, say a prayer:pray: for the boys if ya would...actually for both teams so that they will be healthy and stay injury free...
God Bless everyone tonite...
Take Care
Kelly

Done and done!

And I pray with all my heart that the children have FUN -- good, clean, healthy and happy competition that ends in friendship for all, with no bitterness or envy or rancour resulting -- good game, good fellowship, challenging each one to become a better man-to-be than he was the day before.

Congratulations! :clap:

[jwil59]

Good Evening All,
Am so excited just had to share my news...my 2 nephews will play for the state football championship on Friday the 21st. With 7 seconds left they scored a touchdown...the were not favored to win this game, which just made it all that more exciting!!!!!!!!!
http://www.d261.k12.id.us/webcast/football/2008/webcast3.htm

The team that they beat, spanked them the last time they played....making this victory a little sweeter! The site that I linked to will show the winning game, hopefully by tomorrow. So if you are interested, please feel free to go check it out! #13 & #56 are my nephews!

They will play on the Idaho State Vandals field in Pocatello. Anyways, say a prayer:pray: for the boys if ya would...actually for both teams so that they will be healthy and stay injury free...
God Bless everyone tonite...
Take Care
Kelly

I pray theyt play well in that game.

How is casey's football comming, or is he still wrestling for now?

[USMCmom]

Casey had his second match yesterday...he won one out of three!!! He had to wrestle one kid twice and learned what happens when you compete against someone who has done this for 5 yrs as oppossed to someone who just started! But Casey was so impressed with this kid's skill...he was able to see how important it is to practice!

Friday is the big day...

Congratulations, Jerome High School Tigers!
Friday, November 21st, Jerome High School Tigers will play for the state football title. The game will be played at the Holt Arena in Pocatello, starting at 8:45 p.m.

The game will be aired online, so if you hear someone yellin' "Hi Guys" you will know that is me!:D
http://www.d261.k12.id.us/webcast/football/2008/webcast3.htm

The Mayor in Jerome declared Friday Nov. 21st as
"J Town Football Day!" Which we all thought was so cool! Granted we are the underdogs, so to have made it this far has just been amazing. Of course this is right up Casey's alley and he is like a "fart in a skillet" he is so excited! Hopefully one day I will be doing this for him!!!

Anyways, I had better get to bed...just wanted to update everything and remind everyone to please send a pray our way for all these wonderful boys as both teams have worked so hard!

Will talk to ya all soon,
God Bless...

[USMCmom]

http://www.magicvalley.com/content/articles/2008/11/21/sports/local_state/149290_thumb.jpg

Here is the picture that our newspaper did...kind of cool how they advertised this like a new movie! We are getting ready to leave, but thought that I would post this!
Here is the link to our newspaper as well;
http://www.magicvalley.com/sports/

[rhet 2]

http://www.magicvalley.com/content/articles/2008/11/21/sports/local_state/149290_thumb.jpg

Here is the picture that our newspaper did...kind of cool how they advertised this like a new movie! We are getting ready to leave, but thought that I would post this!
Here is the link to our newspaper as well;
http://www.magicvalley.com/sports/

:clap:

Now THIS is the very heart of American culture, what it SHOULD be.

Thank you so much for sharing.

And God give you victory -- win or lose the game itself, victory of heart and mind to walk proud in their achievements, determination to move forward and do still greater wonders tomorrow and still greater the tomorrow after that.

And travel safety -- to, during, and home again all safe and sound and happy in the outcome.
:pray:

[USMCmom]

Good Morning All,
Well we lost...but it was an amazing game and all the kids played their hearts out! I was so very proud and even though our side might of lost the game they did take home the Academic Championship for Sports. Collectively they carried a 3.7 GPA, which I thought was amazing. Was a fun night for all of us and now we start wrestling! Austin my 15 yr old will be wrestling varsity this yr. I love wrestling...every kid gets to wrestle and it's warm!!! It was 20 degrees last night, so we were all grateful to be inside! I just want to say thank you for your support and prayers...

Here is the article that we had in the paper, will keep ya all updated on Casey and Austin's wrestling careers!!! We now go from tripping over the footballs outside to having to ref the wrestling matches inside!!!

Take care all, have a good weekend & God Bless,

J-Town falls short
Hillcrest wins record-setting 4A title game

By David Bashore
Times-News writer
True to their season-long mantra, the Jerome Tigers gave everything on Friday night. Unfortunately for them, everything wasn't enough to top the Hillcrest Knights in the Class 4A state football championship game.

Behind a record-setting performance from junior running back Devin Droghei, Hillcrest capped off an improbable worst-to-first run with a convincing 55-35 win over Jerome at Holt Arena, the first football state championship in the school's 17-year existence. The Knights broke or tied six team or individual Class 4A title game records.

Devin Droghei carried 24 times for 267 yards and four touchdowns for the Knights (11-1), who won their last 11 games of the year, the first victory of which snapped a 23-game losing skid dating back to September of 2005.

"This is the greatest feeling in the world, worst to first," said Droghei, sporting a state championship cap. "We were a family, and we worked hard together and got it done."

Jordan Speirs added 220 yards on 24 carries and two scores.

For the better part of the first three quarters, Jerome (9-3) coped with the Knights' double-wing run game fairly well. But it was in the third and fourth quarters that the tide began to turn and the Knights began to flex their muscle.

"We just got overpowered and ran out of gas little at the end," said Jerome head coach Gary Krumm. "They can run that offense so well because they're big and fast and physical. We just wore down. But I can't down my kids, they gave everything tonight."

The decisive momentum blow came in the third quarter, when Cameron Stauffer heaved the ball down the right sideline to a wide-open Zach Ingraham streaking toward the end zone. Ingraham settled under the ball, it hit his hands, and then it hit the turf for an incompletion.

Two plays later, Stauffer was sacked on fourth down to turn the ball over to Hillcrest, then the holder of a 6-point lead. It was soon 12 after the Knights marched right down the field and scored again.

Stauffer was 35 of 51 for a state-game record 366 yards and three touchdowns and an interception in the losing effort for Jerome. Stauffer surpassed Cody Hawkins' mark of 316 yards, set by the former Bishop Kelly QB in 2005.

This was supposed to be Jerome's victory, and the Tigers' crowning moment. So it seemed in the pre-game, at least. Jerome came out fired up and visibly intense, while there was nothing more than quiet confidence about a business-like Hillcrest side.

Turned out the business side won the day.

"Physically they just beat us," said junior running back Ross Hillier.

Logan Parker and Callen were both over 100 receiving yards for the Tigers.

Neither team was able to really stop the other in the first half but for a couple of key plays. Ingraham picked off Matt Astel's first pass attempt and the Tigers' defense stuffed Droghei inside the Jerome 1 on fourth-and-goal, while Hillcrest forced a fumble from Stauffer on the game's first possession and forced a pair of punts.

Droghei scored twice for Hillcrest in the first half, on runs of 63 and 6 yards, while Stauffer passed for 232 first-half yards and two scores. One went to Callen for 24 yards and the other to Parker for 20 yards.

"It's disappointing," Callen said. "We thought we could do better, but we got beat by a better team tonight."

[rhet 2]

Good Morning All,
Well we lost...but it was an amazing game and all the kids played their hearts out! I was so very proud and even though our side might of lost the game they did take home the Academic Championship for Sports. Collectively they carried a 3.7 GPA, which I thought was amazing. Was a fun night for all of us and now we start wrestling! Austin my 15 yr old will be wrestling varsity this yr. I love wrestling...every kid gets to wrestle and it's warm!!! It was 20 degrees last night, so we were all grateful to be inside! I just want to say thank you for your support and prayers...

Here is the article that we had in the paper, will keep ya all updated on Casey and Austin's wrestling careers!!! We now go from tripping over the footballs outside to having to ref the wrestling matches inside!!!

Take care all, have a good weekend & God Bless,

J-Town falls short
Hillcrest wins record-setting 4A title game

By David Bashore
Times-News writer
True to their season-long mantra, the Jerome Tigers gave everything on Friday night. Unfortunately for them, everything wasn't enough to top the Hillcrest Knights in the Class 4A state football championship game.

Behind a record-setting performance from junior running back Devin Droghei, Hillcrest capped off an improbable worst-to-first run with a convincing 55-35 win over Jerome at Holt Arena, the first football state championship in the school's 17-year existence. The Knights broke or tied six team or individual Class 4A title game records.

Devin Droghei carried 24 times for 267 yards and four touchdowns for the Knights (11-1), who won their last 11 games of the year, the first victory of which snapped a 23-game losing skid dating back to September of 2005.

"This is the greatest feeling in the world, worst to first," said Droghei, sporting a state championship cap. "We were a family, and we worked hard together and got it done."

Jordan Speirs added 220 yards on 24 carries and two scores.

For the better part of the first three quarters, Jerome (9-3) coped with the Knights' double-wing run game fairly well. But it was in the third and fourth quarters that the tide began to turn and the Knights began to flex their muscle.

"We just got overpowered and ran out of gas little at the end," said Jerome head coach Gary Krumm. "They can run that offense so well because they're big and fast and physical. We just wore down. But I can't down my kids, they gave everything tonight."

The decisive momentum blow came in the third quarter, when Cameron Stauffer heaved the ball down the right sideline to a wide-open Zach Ingraham streaking toward the end zone. Ingraham settled under the ball, it hit his hands, and then it hit the turf for an incompletion.

Two plays later, Stauffer was sacked on fourth down to turn the ball over to Hillcrest, then the holder of a 6-point lead. It was soon 12 after the Knights marched right down the field and scored again.

Stauffer was 35 of 51 for a state-game record 366 yards and three touchdowns and an interception in the losing effort for Jerome. Stauffer surpassed Cody Hawkins' mark of 316 yards, set by the former Bishop Kelly QB in 2005.

This was supposed to be Jerome's victory, and the Tigers' crowning moment. So it seemed in the pre-game, at least. Jerome came out fired up and visibly intense, while there was nothing more than quiet confidence about a business-like Hillcrest side.

Turned out the business side won the day.

"Physically they just beat us," said junior running back Ross Hillier.

Logan Parker and Callen were both over 100 receiving yards for the Tigers.

Neither team was able to really stop the other in the first half but for a couple of key plays. Ingraham picked off Matt Astel's first pass attempt and the Tigers' defense stuffed Droghei inside the Jerome 1 on fourth-and-goal, while Hillcrest forced a fumble from Stauffer on the game's first possession and forced a pair of punts.

Droghei scored twice for Hillcrest in the first half, on runs of 63 and 6 yards, while Stauffer passed for 232 first-half yards and two scores. One went to Callen for 24 yards and the other to Parker for 20 yards.

"It's disappointing," Callen said. "We thought we could do better, but we got beat by a better team tonight."

oh, they may have lost a single skirmish -- but they've WON a major victory in the Contest of Life.

Be proud, parents -- very very very proud -- for you are STRONG parents leading your children to a strong future where their own souls will have the foundations required to thrive no matter what the future hurls at them

I cannot tell you, USMCmom, how terribly comforting it is to see an entire town full of parents and future parents just like you -- my kids and my grandkids are NOT alone, after all.

:hug:

[USMCmom]

oh, they may have lost a single skirmish -- but they've WON a major victory in the Contest of Life.

Be proud, parents -- very very very proud -- for you are STRONG parents leading your children to a strong future where their own souls will have the foundations required to thrive no matter what the future hurls at them

I cannot tell you, USMCmom, how terribly comforting it is to see an entire town full of parents and future parents just like you -- my kids and my grandkids are NOT alone, after all.

:hug:

:hug:

[jwil59]

Good Morning All,
Well we lost...but it was an amazing game and all the kids played their hearts out! I was so very proud and even though our side might of lost the game they did take home the Academic Championship for Sports. Collectively they carried a 3.7 GPA, which I thought was amazing. Was a fun night for all of us and now we start wrestling! Austin my 15 yr old will be wrestling varsity this yr. I love wrestling...every kid gets to wrestle and it's warm!!! It was 20 degrees last night, so we were all grateful to be inside! I just want to say thank you for your support and prayers...

Here is the article that we had in the paper, will keep ya all updated on Casey and Austin's wrestling careers!!! We now go from tripping over the footballs outside to having to ref the wrestling matches inside!!!

Take care all, have a good weekend & God Bless,

J-Town falls short
Hillcrest wins record-setting 4A title game

By David Bashore
Times-News writer
True to their season-long mantra, the Jerome Tigers gave everything on Friday night. Unfortunately for them, everything wasn't enough to top the Hillcrest Knights in the Class 4A state football championship game.

Behind a record-setting performance from junior running back Devin Droghei, Hillcrest capped off an improbable worst-to-first run with a convincing 55-35 win over Jerome at Holt Arena, the first football state championship in the school's 17-year existence. The Knights broke or tied six team or individual Class 4A title game records.

Devin Droghei carried 24 times for 267 yards and four touchdowns for the Knights (11-1), who won their last 11 games of the year, the first victory of which snapped a 23-game losing skid dating back to September of 2005.

"This is the greatest feeling in the world, worst to first," said Droghei, sporting a state championship cap. "We were a family, and we worked hard together and got it done."

Jordan Speirs added 220 yards on 24 carries and two scores.

For the better part of the first three quarters, Jerome (9-3) coped with the Knights' double-wing run game fairly well. But it was in the third and fourth quarters that the tide began to turn and the Knights began to flex their muscle.

"We just got overpowered and ran out of gas little at the end," said Jerome head coach Gary Krumm. "They can run that offense so well because they're big and fast and physical. We just wore down. But I can't down my kids, they gave everything tonight."

The decisive momentum blow came in the third quarter, when Cameron Stauffer heaved the ball down the right sideline to a wide-open Zach Ingraham streaking toward the end zone. Ingraham settled under the ball, it hit his hands, and then it hit the turf for an incompletion.

Two plays later, Stauffer was sacked on fourth down to turn the ball over to Hillcrest, then the holder of a 6-point lead. It was soon 12 after the Knights marched right down the field and scored again.

Stauffer was 35 of 51 for a state-game record 366 yards and three touchdowns and an interception in the losing effort for Jerome. Stauffer surpassed Cody Hawkins' mark of 316 yards, set by the former Bishop Kelly QB in 2005.

This was supposed to be Jerome's victory, and the Tigers' crowning moment. So it seemed in the pre-game, at least. Jerome came out fired up and visibly intense, while there was nothing more than quiet confidence about a business-like Hillcrest side.

Turned out the business side won the day.

"Physically they just beat us," said junior running back Ross Hillier.

Logan Parker and Callen were both over 100 receiving yards for the Tigers.

Neither team was able to really stop the other in the first half but for a couple of key plays. Ingraham picked off Matt Astel's first pass attempt and the Tigers' defense stuffed Droghei inside the Jerome 1 on fourth-and-goal, while Hillcrest forced a fumble from Stauffer on the game's first possession and forced a pair of punts.

Droghei scored twice for Hillcrest in the first half, on runs of 63 and 6 yards, while Stauffer passed for 232 first-half yards and two scores. One went to Callen for 24 yards and the other to Parker for 20 yards.

"It's disappointing," Callen said. "We thought we could do better, but we got beat by a better team tonight."



They still had a great season. Congrats to the Tigers!!

[USMCmom]

They still had a great season. Congrats to the Tigers!!

Thank You...:hug:

[USMCmom]

Good Evening All,
We just got back from dinner at Grandma's, we so enjoyed ourselves!!! I feel so very blessed! Casey had another wrestling tournament on Tuesday, he won 3 out of 4! I was pretty worried after his first match as he couldn't seem to catch his breath. So I casually walked over to where all the wrestlers were sitting and asked if he was ok...naturally he mortified and said no he was fine. I said well you seem to be breathing pretty hard and he said, "Well you would be to if you worked this hard!" Of course that was the only match that he lost, the next three matches he pinned every kid in the first round! Guess he was worried he would get another visit from his mother...LOL!!! I so enjoy watching the kids compete...although it is a team sport it also helps to teach them personal responsibility! Casey now has 10 wins and 3 losses...not bad for his first year!
Austin his older brother is getting ready to start wrestling as well, he made the Varsity team this year and will be wrestling 119. Kind of different from my oldest as he wrestled 189...Austin is pretty small for his age, but he sees it as an advantage...he does good in sports and the girls love him (or at least that is what he tells me)!!!
Just wanted to give ya a quick update on Case and also wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving...please know that tonite you will all be in my prayers!
God Bless

[jwil59]

Good Evening All,
We just got back from dinner at Grandma's, we so enjoyed ourselves!!! I feel so very blessed! Casey had another wrestling tournament on Tuesday, he won 3 out of 4! I was pretty worried after his first match as he couldn't seem to catch his breath. So I casually walked over to where all the wrestlers were sitting and asked if he was ok...naturally he mortified and said no he was fine. I said well you seem to be breathing pretty hard and he said, "Well you would be to if you worked this hard!" Of course that was the only match that he lost, the next three matches he pinned every kid in the first round! Guess he was worried he would get another visit from his mother...LOL!!! I so enjoy watching the kids compete...although it is a team sport it also helps to teach them personal responsibility! Casey now has 10 wins and 3 losses...not bad for his first year!
Austin his older brother is getting ready to start wrestling as well, he made the Varsity team this year and will be wrestling 119. Kind of different from my oldest as he wrestled 189...Austin is pretty small for his age, but he sees it as an advantage...he does good in sports and the girls love him (or at least that is what he tells me)!!!
Just wanted to give ya a quick update on Case and also wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving...please know that tonite you will all be in my prayers!
God Bless

What casey said to you is the truth. I played all the sports ans wrestling by far was the rioughest physically as far as having to be in great shape goes. I bet he was winded.

[USMCmom]

What casey said to you is the truth. I played all the sports ans wrestling by far was the rioughest physically as far as having to be in great shape goes. I bet he was winded.

Good Morning Dear...He said the very same thing that you did, but I do feel better knowing that he wasn't just trying to passify me, which he has been known to do!!!

He isn't feeling well today, was up most of the night with a headache which I can't seem to get rid of. Am waiting for the Dr to call back as he is so miserable. He has a tournament today, so I know he isn't up to par as he HATES missing out on any sporting events!
Last night he woke me up in tears...just feel so bad for the poor kid! With all that goes on doesn't seem fair when he gets sidelined with something like a headache or cold...he doesn't bounce back like the other kids and it just sucks the life out of him.
But on the other hand I am so very, very grateful that although getting sick is tough...he will get through this and I am thankful that it is nothing serious.
Please keep him in your prayers...I know deep down that his ability to get better isn't just because of the doctors or myself, it comes from the prayers that everyone so unselfishly offers. It also comes from our belief and committment to the Lord!!!:pray:
For those of you who are dealing with hardships or loss, please know that you are in our prayers. If I could wrap everyone up in a big hug and fix all that is wrong I would...but instead we must trust in the Lord and remember to ask for help! Prayer is such a powerful, amazing and wonderful thing...it is also our only way of helping when we are so far away in miles...it keeps us all close in spirit! Never give up hope...
God Bless Friends...

[jwil59]

Good Morning Dear...He said the very same thing that you did, but I do feel better knowing that he wasn't just trying to passify me, which he has been known to do!!!

He isn't feeling well today, was up most of the night with a headache which I can't seem to get rid of. Am waiting for the Dr to call back as he is so miserable. He has a tournament today, so I know he isn't up to par as he HATES missing out on any sporting events!
Last night he woke me up in tears...just feel so bad for the poor kid! With all that goes on doesn't seem fair when he gets sidelined with something like a headache or cold...he doesn't bounce back like the other kids and it just sucks the life out of him.
But on the other hand I am so very, very grateful that although getting sick is tough...he will get through this and I am thankful that it is nothing serious.
Please keep him in your prayers...I know deep down that his ability to get better isn't just because of the doctors or myself, it comes from the prayers that everyone so unselfishly offers. It also comes from our belief and committment to the Lord!!!:pray:
For those of you who are dealing with hardships or loss, please know that you are in our prayers. If I could wrap everyone up in a big hug and fix all that is wrong I would...but instead we must trust in the Lord and remember to ask for help! Prayer is such a powerful, amazing and wonderful thing...it is also our only way of helping when we are so far away in miles...it keeps us all close in spirit! Never give up hope...
God Bless Friends...

I am praying for Casey every day, you can put that in the bank.

We are going to pray him right through all this mess and into a college scholarship for whatever sport he chooses to excell in.

[USMCmom]

I am praying for Casey every day, you can put that in the bank.

We are going to pray him right through all this mess and into a college scholarship for whatever sport he chooses to excell in.

Good Evening All,
Just returned from picking up the 2 boys...Casey had his finally wrestling tournament today and he took 4th place...he did so GOOD!!! There were 18 kids in his weight bracket and this was his first year so I thought he did amazing!
That ribbon has created a slight case of "Perma-grin"... he has to be one of the happiest kids I have ever seen regardless of whether he wins or loses! He just truly enjoys all that goes with these sporting activities...
Anyways, just thought that I would update ya on his wrestling career...oh and he won 3 out of 4 today!
Take care all & God Bless...
Kelly

[rhet 2]

Good Evening All,
Just returned from picking up the 2 boys...Casey had his finally wrestling tournament today and he took 4th place...he did so GOOD!!! There were 18 kids in his weight bracket and this was his first year so I thought he did amazing!
That ribbon has created a slight case of "Perma-grin"... he has to be one of the happiest kids I have ever seen regardless of whether he wins or loses! He just truly enjoys all that goes with these sporting activities...
Anyways, just thought that I would update ya on his wrestling career...oh and he won 3 out of 4 today!
Take care all & God Bless...
Kelly

Oh, well done, indeed! :clap:

My prayers for your entire family, including Casey, join those of the others.

[jwil59]

Good Evening All,
Just returned from picking up the 2 boys...Casey had his finally wrestling tournament today and he took 4th place...he did so GOOD!!! There were 18 kids in his weight bracket and this was his first year so I thought he did amazing!
That ribbon has created a slight case of "Perma-grin"... he has to be one of the happiest kids I have ever seen regardless of whether he wins or loses! He just truly enjoys all that goes with these sporting activities...
Anyways, just thought that I would update ya on his wrestling career...oh and he won 3 out of 4 today!
Take care all & God Bless...
Kelly

Cool, 4th is really good. Great job by Casey

[USMCmom]

Dear Friends...
Just wanted to share a Christmas story from years ago...
I believe in "Miracles" more now than ever...13 yrs ago today I was laying in a crib with my 6 month old baby in an oxygen tent. He wasn't allowed out of the tent so they made it so that I could crawl in the crib with him. His oxygen level was in the 40's & 50's...he had been misdiagnosed with a cold when he actually has RSV--which can be deadly for a small child with a heart condition. Casey weighed only 9 pds and was so sick he couldn't really move around.

For hours I layed in that crib staring at this beautiful child, telling God that I would do what ever he asked if he would only make Casey better. I was a single mom with 3 kids and 2 foster kids all of whom were spending Christmas without us...I was so torn and riddled with guilt. The Dr came in Christmas morning and told me that it wasn't looking good for Casey and if he didn't improve by that evening he would be life flighted to Boise. He was to sick for the heart surgery he so desperately needed...the Dr's had done all they could at this point and I was told his chances for survival were about 10%.

So...that evening I lay in his crib with him wrapped in my arms. His little face was blue and he struggled for every breathe...I begged God to take me instead! I was so hurt and angry at the injustice of what was happening to my child...surely if there was a God he wouldn't be this cruel.

Through the doors of our room walked 2 young men...it had come to their attention that I had requested the pastor to come to my room but he hadn't made it to the hospital yet. However these two men from the LDS Church came in as they had heard I wanted someone to pray with me for Casey. I had no idea who they were...I only knew that if anything was going to save Casey it would be God as the Dr's had nothing left to offer.

These two men gently lifted Casey out of his tent...wrapped him in their arms and prayed. I remember thinking as I watched them that they looked like 2 warriors... armed with only their faith in our Savior. When they were done they each gave Casey a kiss, hugged me and said "He will be fine!"

So back into the crib I go with my "little man" and I was filled with such a sense of peace...for in that moment I "knew" that no matter what happened everything was going to be ok. I layed there with tears running down my face not out of saddness or anger, but from relief that God had finally answered me...that I had not been forgotten and that I was loved.

About 9 pm the Dr came in and said..."I don't know what you did with Casey, but his oxygen level had dramatically improved and his temp was down." He also told me that he was getting ready to call for life flight when the nurse called him to say that Casey seemed to be improving.

That was my Christmas Miracle...with my faith in God and myself restored, Casey was out of the hospital 5 days later!!!

So this Christmas I still believe in "Miracles!"

Merry Christmas to all the wonderful people here....:hug:

[rhet 2]

Dear Friends...
Just wanted to share a Christmas story from years ago...
I believe in "Miracles" more now than ever...13 yrs ago today I was laying in a crib with my 6 month old baby in an oxygen tent. He wasn't allowed out of the tent so they made it so that I could crawl in the crib with him. His oxygen level was in the 40's & 50's...he had been misdiagnosed with a cold when he actually has RSV--which can be deadly for a small child with a heart condition. Casey weighed only 9 pds and was so sick he couldn't really move around.

For hours I layed in that crib staring at this beautiful child, telling God that I would do what ever he asked if he would only make Casey better. I was a single mom with 3 kids and 2 foster kids all of whom were spending Christmas without us...I was so torn and riddled with guilt. The Dr came in Christmas morning and told me that it wasn't looking good for Casey and if he didn't improve by that evening he would be life flighted to Boise. He was to sick for the heart surgery he so desperately needed...the Dr's had done all they could at this point and I was told his chances for survival were about 10%.

So...that evening I lay in his crib with him wrapped in my arms. His little face was blue and he struggled for every breathe...I begged God to take me instead! I was so hurt and angry at the injustice of what was happening to my child...surely if there was a God he wouldn't be this cruel.

Through the doors of our room walked 2 young men...it had come to their attention that I had requested the pastor to come to my room but he hadn't made it to the hospital yet. However these two men from the LDS Church came in as they had heard I wanted someone to pray with me for Casey. I had no idea who they were...I only knew that if anything was going to save Casey it would be God as the Dr's had nothing left to offer.

These two men gently lifted Casey out of his tent...wrapped him in their arms and prayed. I remember thinking as I watched them that they looked like 2 warriors... armed with only their faith in our Savior. When they were done they each gave Casey a kiss, hugged me and said "He will be fine!"

So back into the crib I go with my "little man" and I was filled with such a sense of peace...for in that moment I "knew" that no matter what happened everything was going to be ok. I layed there with tears running down my face not out of saddness or anger, but from relief that God had finally answered me...that I had not been forgotten and that I was loved.

About 9 pm the Dr came in and said..."I don't know what you did with Casey, but his oxygen level had dramatically improved and his temp was down." He also told me that he was getting ready to call for life flight when the nurse called him to say that Casey seemed to be improving.

That was my Christmas Miracle...with my faith in God and myself restored, Casey was out of the hospital 5 days later!!!

So this Christmas I still believe in "Miracles!"

Merry Christmas to all the wonderful people here....:hug:

What a beautiful testimony to the Power and Love of God, whose birth we have celebrated this day.

I'm so grateful that He preserved your baby for you to hug and hug again.

And then still more grateful that He led you to share with me and lift my heart in hope and determination to keep on keeping on.

:hug: and salute, Mother.

[Seanachie]

What a touching and beautiful story. Seems those two men were Guardian Angels indeed. It matters not from what Religion or denomination your beliefs originated from. Belief is a common thread throughout Humanity and our Souls connecting with those Beliefs in God Almighty connects us all.

Thanks for sharing MOM from my Soul to Your Soul.

[USMCmom]

What a beautiful testimony to the Power and Love of God, whose birth we have celebrated this day.

I'm so grateful that He preserved your baby for you to hug and hug again.

And then still more grateful that He led you to share with me and lift my heart in hope and determination to keep on keeping on.

:hug: and salute, Mother.


Thank you my friend...:hug:

[USMCmom]

What a touching and beautiful story. Seems those two men were Guardian Angels indeed. It matters not from what Religion or denomination your beliefs originated from. Belief is a common thread throughout Humanity and our Souls connecting with those Beliefs in God Almighty connects us all.

Thanks for sharing MOM from my Soul to Your Soul.

Amen, my friend...Amen :hug:

[birdonawire]

Dear Friends...
Just wanted to share a Christmas story from years ago...
I believe in "Miracles" more now than ever...13 yrs ago today I was laying in a crib with my 6 month old baby in an oxygen tent. He wasn't allowed out of the tent so they made it so that I could crawl in the crib with him. His oxygen level was in the 40's & 50's...he had been misdiagnosed with a cold when he actually has RSV--which can be deadly for a small child with a heart condition. Casey weighed only 9 pds and was so sick he couldn't really move around.

For hours I layed in that crib staring at this beautiful child, telling God that I would do what ever he asked if he would only make Casey better. I was a single mom with 3 kids and 2 foster kids all of whom were spending Christmas without us...I was so torn and riddled with guilt. The Dr came in Christmas morning and told me that it wasn't looking good for Casey and if he didn't improve by that evening he would be life flighted to Boise. He was to sick for the heart surgery he so desperately needed...the Dr's had done all they could at this point and I was told his chances for survival were about 10%.

So...that evening I lay in his crib with him wrapped in my arms. His little face was blue and he struggled for every breathe...I begged God to take me instead! I was so hurt and angry at the injustice of what was happening to my child...surely if there was a God he wouldn't be this cruel.

Through the doors of our room walked 2 young men...it had come to their attention that I had requested the pastor to come to my room but he hadn't made it to the hospital yet. However these two men from the LDS Church came in as they had heard I wanted someone to pray with me for Casey. I had no idea who they were...I only knew that if anything was going to save Casey it would be God as the Dr's had nothing left to offer.

These two men gently lifted Casey out of his tent...wrapped him in their arms and prayed. I remember thinking as I watched them that they looked like 2 warriors... armed with only their faith in our Savior. When they were done they each gave Casey a kiss, hugged me and said "He will be fine!"

So back into the crib I go with my "little man" and I was filled with such a sense of peace...for in that moment I "knew" that no matter what happened everything was going to be ok. I layed there with tears running down my face not out of saddness or anger, but from relief that God had finally answered me...that I had not been forgotten and that I was loved.

About 9 pm the Dr came in and said..."I don't know what you did with Casey, but his oxygen level had dramatically improved and his temp was down." He also told me that he was getting ready to call for life flight when the nurse called him to say that Casey seemed to be improving.

That was my Christmas Miracle...with my faith in God and myself restored, Casey was out of the hospital 5 days later!!!

So this Christmas I still believe in "Miracles!"

Merry Christmas to all the wonderful people here....:hug:

What a beautiful story! :(( :hug:

[USMCmom]

Good Afternoon Friends...
Has been a while since I updated Casey's thread. He had a horrible night last night...he is home from school today and I hope that he will soon be feeling better.

For Christmas he recieved a pre-paid cell phone...but it is up to him to do his chores and homework to earn his minutes! So his cousin sends him a message asking is Casey knew their uncle had died? Casey had no idea what he was talking about so we went on line to check the obits in the local paper.

Sure enough on Dec. 31 his uncle had passed away and the funeral had been on the 2nd of Jan (Casey didn't see that part). So he calls my ex, his dad to find out what happened as he had just spent the day with his uncle on the 29th of Dec. His dad told Casey that he didn't want to worry him and Casey said "Well do you want me to go to the funeral with you?" His dad said "No don't worry about it, we'll take care of that and you don't need to be there!"

When I come into the kitchen here is this poor kid sitting in front of the laptop, staring at his Uncle's pic in the obit...sobbing! Not only had he lost his Uncle but he had also been made to feel like he wasn't part of the family. This wasn't the first time his dad had done this...this very same thing happened when his dad's mom passed away. For 8 yrs she watched Casey everytime he went there and he adored her.

But again I found her obit in the paper and called his dad. His excuse was Casey was to young to go to the funeral...

How can a parent be so cruel to his own child? Not just his dad but his stepmom as well...her 2 boys come first and Casey is an after thought. What gets me is he is such a good kid...their kids are all hell raisers who have been in jail, do drugs and are always in trouble. Then there is Casey who is an excellent student and has never been in trouble.

Not only that but Casey's poor body can only take so much...his heart does not handle stress well...

Anyways, Casey cried so much his poor eyes were almost swollen shut. I am so angry at how callous they were, if only they could see how devastated he was by his uncle's death. For Casey, death is more of a reality than it is to the other kids. Having to face your own immortality at such a young age makes facing the loss of a loved one even harder. Being left out only made it worse...that is something I've had no control over-but that is about to change.

I refuse to let them hurt him like this anymore...if they think that I am without options they are sadly mistaken as his mother it is my job to protect him! Even if it means protecting him from his dad.

So, today he is home with the beginning of a terrible head cold (I think). His nose is running and his throat hurts. I am hoping that it is just because of how miserable he was last night and that with a day of being pampered by his momma he will feel better!

Take care all & God Bless...
Happy New Year!!!

[Seanachie]

Hello MOM,

That Lil Feller is in my prayers and I join him in the many prayers I'm sure he has offered to the 'Big Guy' for his Uncle. I pray his Uncle is now in the keeping of the Good Lord in His House. My prayers are with you MOM to overcome what must be overcome through the wisdom of a Mother's eyes.


Of all of God's blessings
the love of a Mother
is constant and pure and
unlike any other.
May angels of God
bring her blessings unbounded
as with His love and her
children’s, today


Be well Lady,

Jim

[rhet 2]

Good Afternoon Friends...
Has been a while since I updated Casey's thread. He had a horrible night last night...he is home from school today and I hope that he will soon be feeling better.

For Christmas he recieved a pre-paid cell phone...but it is up to him to do his chores and homework to earn his minutes! So his cousin sends him a message asking is Casey knew their uncle had died? Casey had no idea what he was talking about so we went on line to check the obits in the local paper.

Sure enough on Dec. 31 his uncle had passed away and the funeral had been on the 2nd of Jan (Casey didn't see that part). So he calls my ex, his dad to find out what happened as he had just spent the day with his uncle on the 29th of Dec. His dad told Casey that he didn't want to worry him and Casey said "Well do you want me to go to the funeral with you?" His dad said "No don't worry about it, we'll take care of that and you don't need to be there!"

When I come into the kitchen here is this poor kid sitting in front of the laptop, staring at his Uncle's pic in the obit...sobbing! Not only had he lost his Uncle but he had also been made to feel like he wasn't part of the family. This wasn't the first time his dad had done this...this very same thing happened when his dad's mom passed away. For 8 yrs she watched Casey everytime he went there and he adored her.

But again I found her obit in the paper and called his dad. His excuse was Casey was to young to go to the funeral...

How can a parent be so cruel to his own child? Not just his dad but his stepmom as well...her 2 boys come first and Casey is an after thought. What gets me is he is such a good kid...their kids are all hell raisers who have been in jail, do drugs and are always in trouble. Then there is Casey who is an excellent student and has never been in trouble.

Not only that but Casey's poor body can only take so much...his heart does not handle stress well...

Anyways, Casey cried so much his poor eyes were almost swollen shut. I am so angry at how callous they were, if only they could see how devastated he was by his uncle's death. For Casey, death is more of a reality than it is to the other kids. Having to face your own immortality at such a young age makes facing the loss of a loved one even harder. Being left out only made it worse...that is something I've had no control over-but that is about to change.

I refuse to let them hurt him like this anymore...if they think that I am without options they are sadly mistaken as his mother it is my job to protect him! Even if it means protecting him from his dad.

So, today he is home with the beginning of a terrible head cold (I think). His nose is running and his throat hurts. I am hoping that it is just because of how miserable he was last night and that with a day of being pampered by his momma he will feel better!

Take care all & God Bless...
Happy New Year!!!

:(( Oh, my heavens! Does the man have no knowledge of the psychological damage such can cause a child?

Poor baby!

I PRAY the LORD gives you great wisdom in consoling the poor child's hurt self-image and helping him understand his uncle and his grandmother would have wanted him there. The fault is not his or theirs, but a very ignorant and hurtful father's who just doesn't understand and value family closeness.

I'm literally heartsick for Casey.

May the LORD Himself console the child and open his eyes to see the truth and know his uncle loved him dearly and wanted him there to say So Long, will be waiting for him at Heaven's Gate to rejoice in their reunion years from now, his grandmother right beside his uncle with hugs of her own.

[USMCmom]

:(( Oh, my heavens! Does the man have no knowledge of the psychological damage such can cause a child?

Poor baby!

I PRAY the LORD gives you great wisdom in consoling the poor child's hurt self-image and helping him understand his uncle and his grandmother would have wanted him there. The fault is not his or theirs, but a very ignorant and hurtful father's who just doesn't understand and value family closeness.

I'm literally heartsick for Casey.

May the LORD Himself console the child and open his eyes to see the truth and know his uncle loved him dearly and wanted him there to say So Long, will be waiting for him at Heaven's Gate to rejoice in their reunion years from now, his grandmother right beside his uncle with hugs of her own.

I read Casey the last part of your post...by putting it in that context I know that he gained some comfort! I was so mad last night I found it hard to find the right words, instead all I could do was hug him! What also helped was being able to explain to Casey that although his dad love's him, he doesn't understand or value family closeness as we do (thank you for that).

So tonight he went to Grandma and Grandpa's to spend the night. Grandma's just have that *magic touch!* He called me before he went to bed and sounded much better after we talked!

Seanachie thank you for the prayer...they truly brighten my day!

God Bless ya both & Rhet I hope that you are doing better...you are always in my thoughts and prayers dear friend!!!

[rhet 2]

I read Casey the last part of your post...by putting it in that context I know that he gained some comfort! I was so mad last night I found it hard to find the right words, instead all I could do was hug him! What also helped was being able to explain to Casey that although his dad love's him, he doesn't understand or value family closeness as we do (thank you for that).

So tonight he went to Grandma and Grandpa's to spend the night. Grandma's just have that *magic touch!* He called me before he went to bed and sounded much better after we talked!

Seanachie thank you for the prayer...they truly brighten my day!

God Bless ya both & Rhet I hope that you are doing better...you are always in my thoughts and prayers dear friend!!!

Oh, I am so glad! Being in Grandma's and Grandpa's hugs will surely help show him what family is supposed to be like. It's a shame his biological father doesn't understand such things. But he's the one who lost an irreplaceable opportunity to be close with Casey, finding comfort for himself while giving comfort to others. Casey has you and the other kids and his grandparents to comfort him and give comfort in return. His father has no one, because his father stiff arms and holds himself away from others, just as he did with Casey.

And there is no greater comfort in all the world than the hug of a child -- Casey could have helped wipe the tears from his father's heart, had his father been able to accept those hugs.

[USMCmom]

Oh, I am so glad! Being in Grandma's and Grandpa's hugs will surely help show him what family is supposed to be like. It's a shame his biological father doesn't understand such things. But he's the one who lost an irreplaceable opportunity to be close with Casey, finding comfort for himself while giving comfort to others. Casey has you and the other kids and his grandparents to comfort him and give comfort in return. His father has no one, because his father stiff arms and holds himself away from others, just as he did with Casey.

And there is no greater comfort in all the world than the hug of a child -- Casey could have helped wipe the tears from his father's heart, had his father been able to accept those hugs.

You are so very right...that is what I am going to tell his dad when we talk! Maybe then he will better understand how hard this is for Casey!
Thank you my dear...:hug:

[rhet 2]

You are so very right...that is what I am going to tell his dad when we talk! Maybe then he will better understand how hard this is for Casey!
Thank you my dear...:hug:

As long as Casey knows it.

Casey must know he has the power to comfort others -- and that others need and will value the comfort he brings with him wherever he goes.

[jwil59]

Casey is always in my prayers

[itsrea]

:hug: USMC :hug:

1.)We haven't been able to have church for three weeks now.. the heat pumps are frozen and the leak can't be found and there was nobody to remove the snow and ice from the road and parking lot... so this last Sunday was the first time we've been able to fellowship in weeks... and one of the ladies said something that just keeps reverberating through my heart and mind (and here's another bit to share with Casey when he is ready)

If We are so excited and happy to see each other after only three weeks apart, can you imagine what it will be like when we all get to heaven????

I had to bust out in a smile visualizing that!

2.) Is the world all of a sudden a harder place to live? Have we turned some corner that lets us know that it is time to draw closer to each other and to our Lord? I don't know. I DO know that the answer to comfort and peace lies in the Lord...

So, because the most important issue here is that Casey have a heart and soul free of this hurt, maybe you could help Casey pray for his father because it is VERY difficult to feel badly ABOUT someone when we are praying FOR them.

If you choose to help Casey in this way then please be sure to explain that he (Casey) can't pray for change in his father then look to his father for that change, or watch to see if it's happening.. that he (Casey) should pray for the Lord's Will to be working in his father and that he (Casey) need keep his eyes on the Lord.. everytime Casey thinks about his father and starts to hurt recommend that he immediately turn to pray.. giving the issues to God to work out.

You remain in my prayers..
hugs
Rea

[Calibabe]

I read Casey the last part of your post...by putting it in that context I know that he gained some comfort! I was so mad last night I found it hard to find the right words, instead all I could do was hug him! What also helped was being able to explain to Casey that although his dad love's him, he doesn't understand or value family closeness as we do (thank you for that).

So tonight he went to Grandma and Grandpa's to spend the night. Grandma's just have that *magic touch!* He called me before he went to bed and sounded much better after we talked!

Seanachie thank you for the prayer...they truly brighten my day!

God Bless ya both & Rhet I hope that you are doing better...you are always in my thoughts and prayers dear friend!!!


No father that does that gives a rip about their child, especially when he knows the physical problems his child has. He couldn't have taken the time to talk to his so and assure him that while his uncle had passed it was quick and that there was no suffering. He could have said "What a wonderful thing for you to want to come to the funeral, but I think for you own well being, that you think of your uncle as you and he would want you to remember him".

It makes me so mad to see calous parents treat their children as throw aways yet they marry some other person and their children are treated like gold. That just infuriates me to no end.

I am glad that you went to Grandma and Grandpa's. There is nothing like that.

Your "little man" is stonger and wiser than most adults. He also has a heart that has more love than many adults. I also applaud you for not talking badly about his father. Most parents in your position would bad mouth the other parent to no end. That helps no one. So my admiration to you for saying what you said to Casey.

God bless you. You are all still in my prayers.

PS: Your Christmas story brought me to tears.

[USMCmom]

No father that does that gives a rip about their child, especially when he knows the physical problems his child has. He couldn't have taken the time to talk to his so and assure him that while his uncle had passed it was quick and that there was no suffering. He could have said "What a wonderful thing for you to want to come to the funeral, but I think for you own well being, that you think of your uncle as you and he would want you to remember him".

It makes me so mad to see calous parents treat their children as throw aways yet they marry some other person and their children are treated like gold. That just infuriates me to no end.

I am glad that you went to Grandma and Grandpa's. There is nothing like that.

Your "little man" is stonger and wiser than most adults. He also has a heart that has more love than many adults. I also applaud you for not talking badly about his father. Most parents in your position would bad mouth the other parent to no end. That helps no one. So my admiration to you for saying what you said to Casey.

God bless you. You are all still in my prayers.

PS: Your Christmas story brought me to tears.

Cali thanks for being so sweet...Casey is doing much better and you are right about the healing power of Grandma's house! Casey is a very sweet kid and we are now praying that his Dad will come to understand how much Casey loves him and needs to be a part of his life! Not easy for me as I don't always think kind thoughts of my ex but he is Casey's dad and I would hate to put Casey in the middle of an argument.

Hope all is well with you my friend and that your holidays were joyful!

Take Care and God Bless:hug:

[USMCmom]

:hug: USMC :hug:

1.)We haven't been able to have church for three weeks now.. the heat pumps are frozen and the leak can't be found and there was nobody to remove the snow and ice from the road and parking lot... so this last Sunday was the first time we've been able to fellowship in weeks... and one of the ladies said something that just keeps reverberating through my heart and mind (and here's another bit to share with Casey when he is ready)

If We are so excited and happy to see each other after only three weeks apart, can you imagine what it will be like when we all get to heaven????

I had to bust out in a smile visualizing that!

2.) Is the world all of a sudden a harder place to live? Have we turned some corner that lets us know that it is time to draw closer to each other and to our Lord? I don't know. I DO know that the answer to comfort and peace lies in the Lord...

So, because the most important issue here is that Casey have a heart and soul free of this hurt, maybe you could help Casey pray for his father because it is VERY difficult to feel badly ABOUT someone when we are praying FOR them.

If you choose to help Casey in this way then please be sure to explain that he (Casey) can't pray for change in his father then look to his father for that change, or watch to see if it's happening.. that he (Casey) should pray for the Lord's Will to be working in his father and that he (Casey) need keep his eyes on the Lord.. everytime Casey thinks about his father and starts to hurt recommend that he immediately turn to pray.. giving the issues to God to work out.

You remain in my prayers..
hugs
Rea

Rea we did exactly that...Casey and I prayed together for his father. I am always so overjoyed to see how comforted my kids are when they pray...their belief in our Savior is absolute! Not that God will make everything perfect, but that he does love them and he hears their prayers!

Can you imagine all of us in Heaven...TOGETHER? That really did make me smile *big*!!! What a happy and joyous reunion it will be!:lol:

Thank you dear!
Take care & God Bless:hug:

[USMCmom]

Good Evening All,

The kids are at Grandma's tonight as the faucet in our shower broke and we had to shut off the water! Needless to say I can't WAIT for it to get fixed! Casey is no longer suffering from stomach aches...I took the advice in here that I was given and after about a month we noticed that they were "gone!" He eats more fruit and I added cereals with fiber for breakfast. I also had bought some over the counter Pepcid (the generic kind) and he used that for 2 weeks. Just have to make sure that he eats on more of a schedule and to not let him have chocolate very often!

He came out to the truck with me tonight when I was getting ready to leave to tell me that his "girlfriend" had broken up with him! He was heartbroken... it is so hard to stay quiet when I wanted to let him know what I thought of her! But I stayed quiet and let him talk...he just needed to vent and I just needed to be "Mom!" I have to admit though that when his eyes filled up with tears...I was STRUGGLING! He managed to keep them from falling and I managed to stay "quiet!"

He has started track and I am sure by this weekend he will be feeling much better! He was voted "Class Clown" at school and wears the title with pride!

Anyways, am tired so I had better go!
Hope everyone has a good night...
& God Bless

[rhet 2]

Good Evening All,

The kids are at Grandma's tonight as the faucet in our shower broke and we had to shut off the water! Needless to say I can't WAIT for it to get fixed! Casey is no longer suffering from stomach aches...I took the advice in here that I was given and after about a month we noticed that they were "gone!" He eats more fruit and I added cereals with fiber for breakfast. I also had bought some over the counter Pepcid (the generic kind) and he used that for 2 weeks. Just have to make sure that he eats on more of a schedule and to not let him have chocolate very often!

He came out to the truck with me tonight when I was getting ready to leave to tell me that his "girlfriend" had broken up with him! He was heartbroken... it is so hard to stay quiet when I wanted to let him know what I thought of her! But I stayed quiet and let him talk...he just needed to vent and I just needed to be "Mom!" I have to admit though that when his eyes filled up with tears...I was STRUGGLING! He managed to keep them from falling and I managed to stay "quiet!"

He has started track and I am sure by this weekend he will be feeling much better! He was voted "Class Clown" at school and wears the title with pride!

Anyways, am tired so I had better go!
Hope everyone has a good night...
& God Bless


I'm so very glad they had a safe refuge to run to. And Grandma's a lucky gal. But the house must be very quiet and lonely without your "ravening horde" to fill it.

Glad for the stomach relief, too.

But mostly proud of MOM, who handled the girlfriend mess so SPLENDIDLY! The "Class Clown" learned by this experience -- grew in knowledge and understanding -- and had his MOM to comfort him when it was done, to reassure him that he really is a delightful soul made by the Hand of God Almighty.

today, we get that snow and ice I've envied you Northern folks -- 32 supposed to be the day's HIGH -- and today is Carlene's son's surgery -- and I'm praying for Casey, for you, for ALL your family, including Meghan and Kyle -- and her's -- AND my poor cabbages and 'maters and peas and beans, all huddled shivering under their tin cans and plastic blankets. So many many many goings on, both big and little, and all so very important -- MUCH praying to be done -- while staying inside, snuggled warm, watching snow falling outside, and knowing that the LORD of All Mercy has it all already well in Hand, yet still permits me a tiny voice in sharing His Achievements.

Be glad it doesn't snow often in my neck of the woods -- snow makes me pensive and poeticalish in terribly maudlin ways.

But I do love you and yours so very much.

I hope and pray He snuggles you and all you love beneath His own warm Wings when the world persists in hurling snow and broken water faucets and unexplained belly aches and unworthy girlfriends who'll never know the meaning of Prov. 31.

[USMCmom]

:hug:I'm so very glad they had a safe refuge to run to. And Grandma's a lucky gal. But the house must be very quiet and lonely without your "ravening horde" to fill it.

Glad for the stomach relief, too.

But mostly proud of MOM, who handled the girlfriend mess so SPLENDIDLY! The "Class Clown" learned by this experience -- grew in knowledge and understanding -- and had his MOM to comfort him when it was done, to reassure him that he really is a delightful soul made by the Hand of God Almighty.

today, we get that snow and ice I've envied you Northern folks -- 32 supposed to be the day's HIGH -- and today is Carlene's son's surgery -- and I'm praying for Casey, for you, for ALL your family, including Meghan and Kyle -- and her's -- AND my poor cabbages and 'maters and peas and beans, all huddled shivering under their tin cans and plastic blankets. So many many many goings on, both big and little, and all so very important -- MUCH praying to be done -- while staying inside, snuggled warm, watching snow falling outside, and knowing that the LORD of All Mercy has it all already well in Hand, yet still permits me a tiny voice in sharing His Achievements.

Be glad it doesn't snow often in my neck of the woods -- snow makes me pensive and poeticalish in terribly maudlin ways.

But I do love you and yours so very much.

I hope and pray He snuggles you and all you love beneath His own warm Wings when the world persists in hurling snow and broken water faucets and unexplained belly aches and unworthy girlfriends who'll never know the meaning of Prov. 31.

Snow is coming our way...again with 25 mph winds! It has been blowing since last night and I chased my garbage can for 3 blocks before it became trapped in the bushes!

Your poor little sprouts...will pray for protection! Am also praying for Carlene's son!:pray: Meghan had her first ultra sound and we think that she is having a girl! But I can say with certainty that nothing is for sure until the baby is delivered...

The kids are still at grandma's as it is impossible to find a plumber during the weekend. So I stay until they go to bed and then come home...I hate being here without them and I often fear what it will be like when they are all grown! :frown:

Kyle is doing good, I talked to him a few days ago. We talked for about 2 minutes and then he had to go...but it was nice to hear his voice!

Hope all is well with the family and am praying for some beautiful spring weather to please come warm up your garden!

Take care & God Bless
luv ya...:hug:

[itsrea]

:hug:

Snow is coming our way...again with 25 mph winds! It has been blowing since last night and I chased my garbage can for 3 blocks before it became trapped in the bushes!

Your poor little sprouts...will pray for protection! Am also praying for Carlene's son!:pray: Meghan had her first ultra sound and we think that she is having a girl! But I can say with certainty that nothing is for sure until the baby is delivered...

The kids are still at grandma's as it is impossible to find a plumber during the weekend. So I stay until they go to bed and then come home...I hate being here without them and I often fear what it will be like when they are all grown! :frown:

Kyle is doing good, I talked to him a few days ago. We talked for about 2 minutes and then he had to go...but it was nice to hear his voice!

Hope all is well with the family and am praying for some beautiful spring weather to please come warm up your garden!

Take care & God Bless
luv ya...:hug:Our snow storm has come and gone.. snow all melted in the back, still covering most of the ground in the front and up under the trees in the woods.. another storm due in tomorrow evening but don't know if it means more snow or not.. and our trash cans are out tonight, so know EXACTLY how you feel...

I'm sorry about your plumbing, glad you have grandparents filling the gap, and really happy you got to talk to Kyle, and you all remain in my prayers..


:hug: take care :)

[USMCmom]

Our snow storm has come and gone.. snow all melted in the back, still covering most of the ground in the front and up under the trees in the woods.. another storm due in tomorrow evening but don't know if it means more snow or not.. and our trash cans are out tonight, so know EXACTLY how you feel...

I'm sorry about your plumbing, glad you have grandparents filling the gap, and really happy you got to talk to Kyle, and you all remain in my prayers..


:hug: take care :)


Good Morning Rea,

Silly people...whose idea was it anyways to come up with this "global warming?" Obviously they need to come spend some time with us in order to better appreciate getting these kinds of storms!

Hope all is going well in your neck of the woods! I suspect the neighbors stand at their windows when I chase my trash cans-it is nothing if not comical and I know the kids get a big laugh out of it! I would of sent one of them out but not only were they not here, but I would of worried that the wind would of blown them into the next county!:D

Am calling a plumber this morning and I pray that he can come today. I don't know what we would of done without grandpa and grandma! I went over there yesterday and my 8 yr old met me at the door with "What are you doing here?" LOL...grandma had made a big homemade fried chicken dinner and he was worried that I was there to take him home!:))

Anyways, had better get busy..take care Rea and have a good day. You and yours are always in my prayers!

God Bless

[blazer]

Praying for you! :hug:

[USMCmom]

Good Afternoon All...
Has been a while since I posted in this and it seems that Casey has gone and done it again! He left for football camp on Monday and yesterday they returned, however he was returned to me injured! Seems that while at camp he was doing the National Guard obstacle course, the obstacles are inflated items made big enough for adults to practice on. During the race Case went up the slide and rather than slide down...he jumped to the bottom! When he hit bottom he cannonballed into the air and landed on his shoulder.:doh: He then got up and finished the course, getting 3rd out of all the schools with a separated shoulder!!!

Rather than complain as he is to tough for that, he then finished camp with one good arm. I went to the school to pick him up and his coaches told me he had a bump on his arm but a little ice and he would be fine. When I asked Case why he jumped down the slide his only answer was "TO WIN!":wall: Which of course impressed the coaches (although they did admit they had never seen anyone get launched off the bouncy slide before!)

So last night we end up in the ER only to find out that he separated his shoulder and has to see the orthopedist next week. He is now sporting a wrap around brace and another bump...I was so sure that the last accident would of knocked some sense into him--I was wrong!!!:whistle: He is scared to death that he might need surgery as football practice starts next month. But it is just a miracle that he didn't split his head open as it just finally healed up!

Anyways just wanted to say hi and update ya on his up and coming football season...

Take care all & God Bless
Kelly

[rhet 2]

Good Afternoon All...
Has been a while since I posted in this and it seems that Casey has gone and done it again! He left for football camp on Monday and yesterday they returned, however he was returned to me injured! Seems that while at camp he was doing the National Guard obstacle course, the obstacles are inflated items made big enough for adults to practice on. During the race Case went up the slide and rather than slide down...he jumped to the bottom! When he hit bottom he cannonballed into the air and landed on his shoulder.:doh: He then got up and finished the course, getting 3rd out of all the schools with a separated shoulder!!!

Rather than complain as he is to tough for that, he then finished camp with one good arm. I went to the school to pick him up and his coaches told me he had a bump on his arm but a little ice and he would be fine. When I asked Case why he jumped down the slide his only answer was "TO WIN!":wall: Which of course impressed the coaches (although they did admit they had never seen anyone get launched off the bouncy slide before!)

So last night we end up in the ER only to find out that he separated his shoulder and has to see the orthopedist next week. He is now sporting a wrap around brace and another bump...I was so sure that the last accident would of knocked some sense into him--I was wrong!!!:whistle: He is scared to death that he might need surgery as football practice starts next month. But it is just a miracle that he didn't split his head open as it just finally healed up!

Anyways just wanted to say hi and update ya on his up and coming football season...

Take care all & God Bless
Kelly

Oh, God love that boy! For he surely is bound and determined to be a MAN, no holds barred! :))

I pray for his healing -- and dance in gratitude for the LORD's deliverance -- again! What a merry dance he does lead the angels the LORD has given charge over his physical safety. The way Casey goes at life, there must be at least a dozen waiting at the bottom of every slide that boy encounters in his race to adulthood.

Not to mention his poor long-suffering mother! :hug:

[USMCmom]

Oh, God love that boy! For he surely is bound and determined to be a MAN, no holds barred! :))

I pray for his healing -- and dance in gratitude for the LORD's deliverance -- again! What a merry dance he does lead the angels the LORD has given charge over his physical safety. The way Casey goes at life, there must be at least a dozen waiting at the bottom of every slide that boy encounters in his race to adulthood.

Not to mention his poor long-suffering mother! :hug:

You are so very right!!! Casey has such a zest for life, he gives 110% no matter what he does and sometimes that just drives me "NUTS!":wall: I took him to the Dr today and he has 2 weeks of therapy, then they will recheck him. If all looks good he should be ready for football season!

So, for the next 2 weeks at least he has to take it easy!!! Guess his guardian angels and I should enjoy our break!:D

Hope all is well with you and the family...
Take care & God Bless
Kelly

[USMCmom]

What an amazing weekend this 4th of July was. Yesterday we were all at my sister Sandy's house for a BBQ and the kids had a great time! Although I was horrified to look up in time to see Casey take off running and launch himself down the Slip & Slide! I stomped over to yell at him and when he seen me he just grinned and said "Mom, we need to get one of these!" He was so happy I just didn't have the heart to yell, instead I just asked that he be careful and let them play!

My dad is in the hospital right now with pneumonia...he is feeling so much better and should be home next week. 15 minutes after we left the BBQ, Sandy received a call from the hospital and they said that they had a liver!!! But she is 2nd on the list so it was given to the man ahead of her. She is now officially 1st on the liver transplant list...we are praying that it will be soon as she is now critical.

Hope that everyone had a good 4th and my prayers go out to those who are serving our country...may the Lord keep each and everyone of them safe.

Take care & God Bless

[jwil59]

What an amazing weekend this 4th of July was. Yesterday we were all at my sister Sandy's house for a BBQ and the kids had a great time! Although I was horrified to look up in time to see Casey take off running and launch himself down the Slip & Slide! I stomped over to yell at him and when he seen me he just grinned and said "Mom, we need to get one of these!" He was so happy I just didn't have the heart to yell, instead I just asked that he be careful and let them play!

My dad is in the hospital right now with pneumonia...he is feeling so much better and should be home next week. 15 minutes after we left the BBQ, Sandy received a call from the hospital and they said that they had a liver!!! But she is 2nd on the list so it was given to the man ahead of her. She is now officially 1st on the liver transplant list...we are praying that it will be soon as she is now critical.

Hope that everyone had a good 4th and my prayers go out to those who are serving our country...may the Lord keep each and everyone of them safe.

Take care & God Bless

I'm happy you guys had a good holiday my friend.

My prayers for your Dad's speedy recovery and for the transplant, I pray it is soon too.

[USMCmom]

I'm happy you guys had a good holiday my friend.

My prayers for your Dad's speedy recovery and for the transplant, I pray it is soon too.

Thank you Jeff! My dad is indeed feeling much, much better. We are waiting (not so patiently) for my sister's liver transplant. But as time goes by, it gets harder knowing that in order for her to live...someone else must die. All we can do is pray that the families who do the organ donations know just how truly grateful we are for these precious gifts.

Casey's shoulder is healing...the Dr thinks another 2 weeks and he should be as good as new!

This summer has been great, beautiful weather and lots of family bbq's! For me it has been kind of tough as I went to the Dr and I am afraid that there might be a problem. I have to go in on the 27th of this month and be tested for a few things. The Dr told me that it could be that I have MS. So, I am praying that it is nothing serious...

I received an email from Kyle and he might get to come home early!!! I am so very excited, unfortunately that is all he can tell me...but I am praying it's true!

Hope that all is well for everyone...not a day doesn't go by that I don't think of those of you hear in OO and you are all always in my prayers.:hug:
Take care & God Bless
Kelly

[USMCmom]

Casey couldn't wait for me to get home and get online Jeff to let ya know that he made his first touchdown of the season!!!:dance: He caught 30 yd pass and ran it in for his very first TD on JV! There were many who did not think that he would make it past 6 months and just look at him now...he is such a wonderful kid!!!

I thought I should brag about the good stuff...hopefully it won't make the dumb thing he did today seem so bad! They had games and food for homecoming today after lunch...they had this huge slip and slide that they set up on the hill and covered in dish soap! I am sure you know by now what I am going to say next...he felt that it only right that he show the other kids just how an expert slides! Rather than slide off at the top of the hill he took a 50 yd run at it and launched himself into the air, landed on his belly and hit the bottom so fast that he slid into the grass. I suspect that he pulled his groin muscle doing this and is now walking around with a limp! Good thing he is cute...cause he sure isn't very smart sometimes!!! I have no doubt that he is the reason his guardian angels are pullin' double shifts!

He is so very proud and I am too...
Hope that everyone has a great night!
God Bless...Kelly

[rhet 2]

Casey couldn't wait for me to get home and get online Jeff to let ya know that he made his first touchdown of the season!!!:dance: He caught 30 yd pass and ran it in for his very first TD on JV! There were many who did not think that he would make it past 6 months and just look at him now...he is such a wonderful kid!!!

I thought I should brag about the good stuff...hopefully it won't make the dumb thing he did today seem so bad! They had games and food for homecoming today after lunch...they had this huge slip and slide that they set up on the hill and covered in dish soap! I am sure you know by now what I am going to say next...he felt that it only right that he show the other kids just how an expert slides! Rather than slide off at the top of the hill he took a 50 yd run at it and launched himself into the air, landed on his belly and hit the bottom so fast that he slid into the grass. I suspect that he pulled his groin muscle doing this and is now walking around with a limp! Good thing he is cute...cause he sure isn't very smart sometimes!!! I have no doubt that he is the reason his guardian angels are pullin' double shifts!

He is so very proud and I am too...
Hope that everyone has a great night!
God Bless...Kelly


:clap: :dance: and jump for joy!

What a kid!

Our Jacob just started JV -- running back -- whatever the heck that is...... :) How I wish they could play together -- with the two of us jumping up and down on the bleachers, screaming ourselves hoarse in joy.

[Seanachie]

Hello Kelly,

Now there's a Young Man after me own heart! Touchdownnnnnnnn Casey! YAY!

Now I just wish I had Casey's game-book when I was his age. Don't ya be fretting over the page he used on that slide. Just think of all those teeny-bopper youngins who will see Casey as an unmitigated 'Hero' in his fearless shenanigans.

My very own 'shenanigan' didn't work out so well: I drove my bicycle over a 5' retaining wall to impress a girl. I sure did impress her with my busted up face. No touchdowns were ever scored though besides my face grinding into the ground.

Casey has one hell'ava Gamebook!

Give Him a holler for me please; Well Done!

Be well Lady,

Jim

PS: Please forgive the short story. AHHHH....the memories! LOL

PSS: And Hey! Guardian Angels need job security too! And....double-time to boot! Small wonder they cling to Casey.....don't ya think?

[USMCmom]

:clap: :dance: and jump for joy!

What a kid!

Our Jacob just started JV -- running back -- whatever the heck that is...... :) How I wish they could play together -- with the two of us jumping up and down on the bleachers, screaming ourselves hoarse in joy.

Yes we would....I suspect that we would all be like peas in a pod! Running back, that is great-keep us updated! When Kyle was playing his freshman yr...I always sat right under the announcer's stand (for shade)! Anyways, they played one game and I was my loud obnxious that coach is an idiot. Kyle and the kids were watching the game film the next day (I did NOT know they were recording right above me) and Kyle said suddenly they hear "What the hell is that dumb ass coach doing?" and "Good grief that man is an idiot" and "Where did he get his coaching degree...from a cracker jack box?" They are only a few of the insults I can remember! Anyways, Kyle said there was dead silence and the coach jumped up wanting to know "WHO SAID THAT?":shhh: Thankfully it only recorded my voice and I was never caught on screen...Kyle just melted into the desk and PRAYED that no one would know it was his mother!!!:redface: He still has never gotten over that! But he did ask after that if I would not sit near the camera or the coaches!

But I do love watching all the kids play and I often get so excited I find it hard to contain myself as does my little sister! I am sure that we would have fun together! Anyways guess I had better get Casey's uniform in the dryer...which reminds me of another story and I'll make it quick! When Kyle started Varsity in football, I washed his jersey and pants...he was horrified that they came out SPOTLESS! I asked him what the problem was (I was proud of myself for getting all the stains out) and he said it was so clean everyone would think he was a "bench warmer!";) I still have to laugh at his logic!

Anyways...good luck to Jacob and I will talk to ya later!
God Bless

[jwil59]

Casey couldn't wait for me to get home and get online Jeff to let ya know that he made his first touchdown of the season!!!:dance: He caught 30 yd pass and ran it in for his very first TD on JV! There were many who did not think that he would make it past 6 months and just look at him now...he is such a wonderful kid!!!

I thought I should brag about the good stuff...hopefully it won't make the dumb thing he did today seem so bad! They had games and food for homecoming today after lunch...they had this huge slip and slide that they set up on the hill and covered in dish soap! I am sure you know by now what I am going to say next...he felt that it only right that he show the other kids just how an expert slides! Rather than slide off at the top of the hill he took a 50 yd run at it and launched himself into the air, landed on his belly and hit the bottom so fast that he slid into the grass. I suspect that he pulled his groin muscle doing this and is now walking around with a limp! Good thing he is cute...cause he sure isn't very smart sometimes!!! I have no doubt that he is the reason his guardian angels are pullin' double shifts!

He is so very proud and I am too...
Hope that everyone has a great night!
God Bless...Kelly

That's just awesome!!! Congradulate him for me, one day in the not so distant future he will be playin at the next level. Maybe ole Nick Saban could be in the not so distant future, or another big time college gig. It aint outta reach, but it takes work. All those repetitive drills and stuff they do at practice is what make good fundemental athletes. In football though the kids usually just wanna hit someone, and many don't pay attention to learning the fundementals.