bad news

I wanted to tell everyone this news its not great so I was trying to tell everyone in person but I don't see everyone now. Last Thursday I went for my anual GYN appt and everything was going well when the Dr said "hey I think an overy sliped" well I just laughed because I had a Hysterectomy 10/99 and she was the Dr. She got real quiet and felt around a little more and said " hey lets get a closer look" anyway she is calling it a Pelvic Mass. I went Monday and had a CT scan and Tuesday to discuss Surgery. She will send it to biopsy when it is out and everything will be back to normal. I go June 25th for a 2-3 days in the Hospital and then 4-6 weeks at home, good news I get more computer time and get to catch up on all of my fav TV shows. Bad news I have to stay in bed for a few days. I have faith in God that he knows what I need and will provide this. The Dr is good and I trust her and her staff. I am going to Summerville Hospital close to home and Chris will be able to take off work to help me. I have great friends and neighbors for support so I am not worried at all. Side effects are bad emissions (sorry Kelly) and a little dicomfort now an then because the mass is on my bladder and in the intestine area. Well some good news Kristen has moved to her own apt in Searcy, she is going to work this summer and stay there. I think she is going to take summer classes. She is excited about her new home and when I call her now she calls it Home. this is great because she is growing up. Craig will get out the 1st of July but we won't be able to see him before because he is in Lock Down for fighting, this may effect his out date but we will see. Chirs is not going to Nicaragua this summer after all so he will be home to take care of me. Blade Show is in 2 weeks so he is working hard to finish up what needs to be taken to Atlanta. I guss thats most of my news I will work harder on more posts to keep you all up on the MASS.

hello

Well I haven't posted in a while and I though of Mary. She gets cranky if we don't keep up. Things are going good here. Everyone has the sewing bug. Ashley is making diaper covers and Kelley is making bags. Cryssy is sewing also but I don't know what yet. The diaper covers are so cute and fun to make. I have made a few grocery cart covers and these are fun also, but those that know me and my ADD I get board quick. I have a lot of fabric that will become bibs because they are real easy and not a lot of brain power. I have also made a few bags. These are also easy and doesn't take a lot of thinking. Kelley's bags are very detailed and will make money for the upcoming mission trip. Good job Kelley. We went to see Craig two weeks ago and will go again tomorrow. He is now in Allendale so he should get out 8-1. we will see. He asked if he could come home but we have to be strong and tell him NO. He asked where he would go and we said Alaska, (there is a lot of places between here and there so he should be able to find someplace to grow up). I really hope he does not go to Alaska but he can not come to our house. Kristen will be finishing up the third year of school at Harding in May. I still don't know what her major is. I guess she will let us know when she Graduates. She is staying for the summer in Ak. Well I guess I better go more later....

another quick one

Well I thouthe I would post another quick one. I have been reading everyones blogs and Becky WOW I don't think I can be that deep. I don't really have a lot to talk about. I am excited about Hannah and her remembering the lesson from class. This makes me glad I teach, I learn so much from them. When I was with the 3rd and 4th grade a few years back the kids would really keep me on task. This age is a little more creative because It (the subject) seems new to them. Ann is a Great teacher and I am so glad to have her in class this quarter. She keeps me going every week. I am having a good week. I am working hard because it is the end of the month and this brings on extra work. The rain is good because it washes away most of the pollen in the air. Softball is starting this week (but rained out Tuesday) and I always get pumped. I don't play but it is fun to get out with the girls and watch. We will be out next week for sure. Well more later...

quick post

Well it is Wed and I am getting done with work so I thought I would do a little catch up. Kristen is back at school with her truck. She is going to stay in Ark for the summer so she can work and save money for school. Chris got back Sat from Hope Arkansas where he went to a damascus class at blade school. He did not get to see Kristen because he was busy with class stuff and she was busy with her stuff and she was 2 hrs away. We got a letter from Craig and it was not as positive as the last letter but we have not been able to see him or talk to him since Dec. I did send him some cards and some magazines so he will be a little happier. He has been moved to Allendale which is about an hour from here so we should be able to go see him soon. Well not much else going on at the moment, I guess I will write more later. Happy Easter all.

saturday morning

Well I thought I would post a quick one for today. I came to work today because I need to get caught up on some end of month stuff, and am working real hard but I thought I would post this because at John and Lisa's last night our study was on "Who is God"? well I got home and could not get this off my mind and thought I would put it out there to see what everyone thinks. Who is God? Do we really have this answer. I study the bible and believe what this says but is this something we can get our minds around really? This is a really hard question for me and I wonder am I having a faith crisis because I don't know? I have faith God is there for me and I have faith God hears my prayers. Could this be His way of making me think more? well here it is HELP!!!

ladies retreat

Still Sat and I am posting again. Mary has really scared me. (Thanks Mary) any way I wanted to post some pictures from the weekend.

time???

Well since Mary seems to think some of us are not blogging enough I though I would post a quick one. Where has the time gone? This month is moving at hyperspeed. My life is out of control. About the fam: Chris is fine, looking forward to a Damascus Class that is going to be held in March at the blade school in Ark. He is going with Jason Knight and a few other guys from the area. This is the year he needs to test for his JourneySmith stamp so this is going to boost him enough to get that done. WooHoo. Craig is now at Kirkland. We are not sure this is the place he will spend the whole time in or not but it is a start. We have not been able to talk to him yet because he is not allowed contact with family yet. But I beleive the year has started and we should know more soon. Kristen is doing well at school. I called her Thursday after yet another shooting at a college campus. She knows me by now and just said "I am way in another state and no I did not get shot." We are praying for the parents of the students from NIU. I know in my mind that Kristen is not even close but I just needed to hear her and then I was ok. Last weekend was the Ladies Retreat and we went back to Myrtle Beach this year. It was fun and I had a blast. I cried and I laughed and just got to spend quality time with a great group of ladies. I love my family at Summerville and was happy to spend the time with them. I did make Lisa and Amanda go to Burro Loco for lunch on Sunday. (Thanks guys) Then I lost my voice for the whole week. (again a blessing from God.)Friday we started the "Truth Project" from Focus On The Family at John and Lisa's house. More on that later. Well Mary thanks for prompting me. more later.....