Hey folks, this one will have to be a quickie - get your minds out of the gutter, not that kind of a quickie!
Things are pretty much okay. Crazy busy. I've been on training courses, driving to Red Deer and Calgary, and having no idea how to find my way around in either one of those cities does not help.
We've tried out the new trailer, and after many "close" catastrophes, we have determined that it functions just fine and we really love it!
Matt is wonderful, although he seems to be a little obsessed with numbers and age. He told me the other day, "If you are 12 you are bigger than me, and if you are 16, then you are huge." Interesting take on the teenage years.
Anyway, I promise I will be back soon to post some pics and give some details.
Comments do help to inspire a blogger, you know...
Loves,
Laura
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Sunday, May 4, 2008
When the Rubber Meets the Road
Hi everyone,
Wow! Have I ever learned some lessons over the past few weeks. The first, really, really, really don't take the ones you love for granted. I know you hear it every day "It can happen just like that (insert snap)" It can. Barry has been having some scans and tests done lately - we were scheduled to get results back on Tuesday (April 29) - did we ever get results. There were some tumors in his sinus cavities that the specialist didn't like the look of - so they scheduled Barry in for surgery on Thursday and removed them. It was a torturous 24 hours while we waited for the results of the tests they ran on the tumors to see if it was the dreaded C word. Thankfully - they were benign. We're not completely out of the woods yet, though. Barry did have some "abnormal" things show up in some of the tests so he has to go back in three months for a follow up. We are just praying that the follow up goes well and that everything checks out normal.
I've also learned how truly and abundantly blessed we are by everyone God has brought into our lives. SO many people offered to drop everything they had planned and come to our aide if we needed it. Some in big ways (like the most wonderful care giver ever, Matt's "Grammy" from Mackenzie, my dear friend Char and my sister, who offered to come and stay with us to take care of Matt and things around the house, and one of my new co-workers who offered to come over and babysit at 5:00 am so that we could leave early enough to be at the hospital on time the day of Barry's operation). There were others who offered encouraging words, took note of when we got home from the hospital and called to check in on us, and buckets upon buckets of heartfelt gratitude go out to all of those who prayed, fasted, and genuinely interceded on our behalf. I am sure that it is rare, and that we are so very privileged to have amazing friends and family like each and every one of you. May you all know how much you are loved and appreciated, and that your caring certainly has not gone unnoticed.
This latest adventure has also caused me to ponder such things as "How often do I lose my temper when there is really no need for it?" "In 10 years will this issue seem so pressing?" "How many things am I leaving unsaid, that I take for granted the people in my life know, and don't need to hear again?" "Am I taking the people in my life for granted? Do I give them the time, attention, and affection they deserve?" and on a very practical note "Are my ducks in a row? - Would there be a big mess to sort through if it were me?"
On a much lighter note - soccer has started and Matt is really enjoying it. I will post some pictures soon.
We went to Red Deer on Saturday and bought a scale. I've never owned one before and this was either a very good move or a very bad one. I step on it ALL THE TIME!!! I just can't seem to leave it alone! The bad news is it continually tells me I have a lot of work to do! No matter how many times a day I get on that darn thing it just won't display the number I want it to!! Must be defective.
Well, many blessings to all, and to all a Good Night.
Laura
Wow! Have I ever learned some lessons over the past few weeks. The first, really, really, really don't take the ones you love for granted. I know you hear it every day "It can happen just like that (insert snap)" It can. Barry has been having some scans and tests done lately - we were scheduled to get results back on Tuesday (April 29) - did we ever get results. There were some tumors in his sinus cavities that the specialist didn't like the look of - so they scheduled Barry in for surgery on Thursday and removed them. It was a torturous 24 hours while we waited for the results of the tests they ran on the tumors to see if it was the dreaded C word. Thankfully - they were benign. We're not completely out of the woods yet, though. Barry did have some "abnormal" things show up in some of the tests so he has to go back in three months for a follow up. We are just praying that the follow up goes well and that everything checks out normal.
I've also learned how truly and abundantly blessed we are by everyone God has brought into our lives. SO many people offered to drop everything they had planned and come to our aide if we needed it. Some in big ways (like the most wonderful care giver ever, Matt's "Grammy" from Mackenzie, my dear friend Char and my sister, who offered to come and stay with us to take care of Matt and things around the house, and one of my new co-workers who offered to come over and babysit at 5:00 am so that we could leave early enough to be at the hospital on time the day of Barry's operation). There were others who offered encouraging words, took note of when we got home from the hospital and called to check in on us, and buckets upon buckets of heartfelt gratitude go out to all of those who prayed, fasted, and genuinely interceded on our behalf. I am sure that it is rare, and that we are so very privileged to have amazing friends and family like each and every one of you. May you all know how much you are loved and appreciated, and that your caring certainly has not gone unnoticed.
This latest adventure has also caused me to ponder such things as "How often do I lose my temper when there is really no need for it?" "In 10 years will this issue seem so pressing?" "How many things am I leaving unsaid, that I take for granted the people in my life know, and don't need to hear again?" "Am I taking the people in my life for granted? Do I give them the time, attention, and affection they deserve?" and on a very practical note "Are my ducks in a row? - Would there be a big mess to sort through if it were me?"
On a much lighter note - soccer has started and Matt is really enjoying it. I will post some pictures soon.
We went to Red Deer on Saturday and bought a scale. I've never owned one before and this was either a very good move or a very bad one. I step on it ALL THE TIME!!! I just can't seem to leave it alone! The bad news is it continually tells me I have a lot of work to do! No matter how many times a day I get on that darn thing it just won't display the number I want it to!! Must be defective.
Well, many blessings to all, and to all a Good Night.
Laura
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