I feel like there are so many things on my mind lately, so
if this blog is a bit of a mess, please forgive me. Maybe I should do this “stream of
consciousness” style? Eh, that has the
potential to be a disaster.
Yesterday, I found out that my mom has COPD. For those who don’t know what it is you can
go HERE. Basically, she has chronic
smoker’s bronchitis, which is the beginning of emphysema. There is no cure and it will eventually kill
you. We don’t know what “stage” it is in
yet, she will have the testing done in about 3 weeks. Her husband, my stepdad, Allen, is currently
undergoing chemo and an experimental drug for pancreatic cancer. He is doing quite well, but what a tough hand to be dealt. At the
same time, COPD is entirely preventable.
I am by no means a health nut or what have you, but please guys, take
care of yourselves. DON’T SMOKE. Respect your body and the temple that God
gave you. It may be wrinkled, or chubby,
or stretched out, or scarred, or not as “pretty” as you would like, but GOD
MADE IT FOR YOU. Just for you. To live in and cherish and RESPECT. Love it.
I hate my legs. I NEVER wear
shorts, even if it’s 110o outside, because personally I think my
legs are hideous, but I need to get over that and love them. At least I have them, right? I need to remember that.
So. On a completely
different note… I made bbq ribs last
night. Unbelievable, if I do say so
myself. We have leftovers and I cannot
wait to have them again for dinner tonight.
Oink oink. Want to know the trick
to amazing ribs?? Boil them in saltwater
for an hour before you put them on the grill.
They will be fall-off-the-bone tender.
Do it. You can thank me later.
I can’t remember if it was on here or Facebook that I posted
about Michael’s (the craft store) having blank canvases on sale for 50% off
this week, but I am going to mention it just in case. I plan on stocking up tomorrow, so be
prepared for some crafty posts here soon.
I’ll try to keep it to a minimum for you. I’ve got big dreams for these poor canvases,
but who knows if that will work out or not.
Wish me luck!
Another topic. Told
you it might get messy. Colt has been
acting really strange lately. I keep
thinking he is getting sick, but then he doesn’t. I think it is teeth, but he isn’t fussy. Just weird.
I almost can’t explain it. He’s
clingy and snuggly and sweet, so I shouldn’t complain, but I just know
something isn’t quite right. He suddenly
cries when we lay him down for a nap or at night, where he previously LOVED to
go to bed. He wakes up screaming and
takes a while to be consoled. Ryan and I
often wonder if he’s having nightmares.
In the evenings it is the worst, almost like he’s getting anxious about
going to bed. It is breaking my
heart. Has anyone ever dealt with that
in a child? I mean, the kid has been
through a lot for such a young age and I think it is very possible he could
have nightmares about it. Can anyone
help?
I hope this blog finds you and your family happy and
healthy. Please keep my family in your
prayers. Also, remember to take care of
yourself. Love on yourself and those you
hold dear.
Sahara had nightmares or tremors at that age... and Scotlyn will sometimes do it now, we still stick to our schedule as sometimes I think they have just figured out a new technique as to try to have control over bedtime. Maverick is 4 and when its bedtime he all of a sudden wants to hug you and love you and wants to be up our butts, and if you think he is asleep and walk away he freaks out... Steeley is a drama queen and has full blown panic attacks (she is 2, almost 3) and very had to console sometimes, she gets so worked up she cant even concentrate to calm down... I am no expert but I would just say try to stick to your normal bedtime routine, if you notice him getting anxious in the evenung maybe try taking his mind off of it getting "that time" read a book, sing silly songs, go outside... maybe its just his independence growing and its scary... I am pray for ya'll and your mom and stepdad, and everyone else of course. Love ya
ReplyDeleteThanks, Amy. Maybe it is just a phase. I really hope so. I just can't figure out why it has started so suddenly. It may be exactly what you said! I'll just keep watching! Thanks for the prayers!
ReplyDeleteCooper has been crying out for no apparent reason in his sleep for the last several weeks. We've been wondering the same thing!
DeleteMaybe they are going through a phase! Good luck tonight!
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