another update on Terry

I was at the hospital this morning, 8am-8.50am.  Sylvia Woodall met me up there and Jeff arrived while the doctor was talking to us. They were waking Terry up and going to draw blood after he stayed awak for awhile (an hour or so) and make sure his lungs were functioning the way they should be and that his oxygen levels stayed good with the goal to have him breathe on his own. He was frustrated at wanting to try to talk but with the ventilator in his mouth, he couldn't.  We got a piece of paper and held it for him to try and write us messages.  He wrote words on top of words and his writing at times was very hard to read, but we did our best to make things out.  He got tears in his eyes when I told him I loved him, that he was going to make it and that I wanted him to succeed.  The doctor said his pupils are good, vital signs are good, organs are functioning and things seem to be progressing nicely.   One of his doctors stressed very strongly that Terry needs lots of help.  I am aware of this and so are others,  I do not think any of us are ignorant of that fact nor are we opposed to the help they can give him. Though the Lord is who Terry needs the most, I do think the doctors need to get him stablized on medications and therapy. I will go back at lunch.

another update on Terry

I contacted my Granma Omi to update her on the situation of things and then went up to the hospital at the time of visiting hours, 8pm tonight. He opened his eyes in a dazzed sense and moved his head towards me but did not focus on me. Nelson &Shirley King went with me and we stayed about 20minutes. I talked to him a little bit trying to just register that I was there. 

I then went to Jeff's to read the letter that he left us (the family).

I appreciate the love, care, concern and prayers...Please keep all involved in your prayers that we have wisdom to know how to help and what to do from here.

another update on Terry

I went up to the hospital again at lunch but she had just given him some more medicine so I didn't talk to him. She said he will be there at least a few days. On my way back from the hospital to work I notified Mindy of what had happened and where things stood as of now.  Terry has had a few visitors, but of course he will not remember them.

another update on Terry

Jeff stopped by the hospital and then my work about 11am to give me an update. He said Terry nodded when he talked to him and he was pretty sure that he recognized his voice though he didn't do anything other than flutter his eyelids. The nurse asked him to squeeze his hand but he didn't. It will take more time for him to waken up and for us to know his progress. He is thrashing quite violently.

another update on Terry

I went to the hospital on my way to work to see him this morning about 8.45am.  Judy Lane met me there to be of support. He was unresponsive to me. Russell Ross had already been there and left him a note with verses on the bulletin board. I went thru Terry's belongings (let me spare you what I went thru and confirmed the fact that I could not be a nurse) in the "personal belongings bag" to try to see if I could find his cell phone and if it would power on to see who the last person was he talked to.  It was dead and would not power on.

Quotes

A journey of a thousand miles begins within a single step.
~ Chinese Proverb

some sad news on Terry

It is late, almost midnight to be exact, but I can't sleep...therefore I decided to update my blog...an update on my brother...be prepared, this is sad news.

Terry has been living here in Texas 5 months, nearly to the day.  He was found laying on his side on the floor in his bedroom overdosed tonight about 7.30-8pm. He probably had been there all day, we are not for sure. He was unresponsive, no medication bottles around, dressed in his clothes, with notes left to Jeff and Mom & Dad & Sisters. It was an obvious attempt at suicide, we just don't know with what. His PCP was called and so was 911. The paramedics started pumping his stomach immediately and he was taken to a local hospital. I did not go up there as it was not recommended I do because of his state. There is nothing I can do until he wakes up...if he does. They are unsure if he has brain damage, either from falling, or lack of oxygen. This will be told after more tests and time. It could take a couple days to know more.

I am fine. I have not cried, yet. I am sure I will...but right now, I am holding up pretty well, just trying to put everything in perspective...what could I have done differently?  what could I have said? what could I have done? what is it going to take for him to realize that he is loved and has such great potential?  He has been having a few tough weeks, so in many ways this is not a surprise. My heart achs for him to live differently, but according to his doctor, he may never be able to after having messed with some of the drugs he has messed with that really mess up your mind. Doctor says he probably has not been taking his medicine like he should have been and this might be one of the reasons that he has been acting the way he has. Its hard to know. You don't want to give him an excuse, neither do you want him to have an "out" for being angry, but if he needs the medicine you want him to take it. Its hard place to be in. If he doesn't make it, it might be the best thing for him...he will be HOME with our Heavenly Father!

I will update my blog as I have time....in the meantime, please pray for him...and me that I will have the wisdom to know how to help him if he survives.  Thank you my friends!

Quotes

Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain.
~ unknown

soon a baby girl for Travis & Sarah!

I used to work at the Cabbage Rose Quilting & Knitting Store where I taught knitting lessons and sewed demos for the store.  I made a really cute skirt out of Amy Butler fabrics that I cut into squares and sewed together (picture later if I can find one).  The skirt was cut out on the bias and was adorable.  Well, I had leftover squares sitting in my stash of fabric, so I decided to piece a baby quilt with them.  I started the project nearly 2 years ago for someone and never got it finished...the quilt top was done, but that was it.  So a few weeks ago when I was supposed to help with a baby shower (and ended up not doing very much because I got sick and couldn't), I realized that one of my friends due date for her first baby was rapidly approaching and I had started nothing yet!!!  So I dug in the project started stash drawer and pulled this unfinished quilt out!  Though Sarah is doing pink and white in her baby room, its is always fun to have a stack of blankets and quilts available for use, so I decided it was time to get it done and would be perfect for Sarah's little girl. I do not have pictures of the process, so you will have to imagine the process or if you want tips on how I did it, email me.

CONGRATULATIONS
Travis & Sarah!!!

Brian Tracy Quote of the Day

All growth depends upon activity. There is no development physically or intellectually without effort, and effort means work.
- Calvin Coolidge, 30th U.S. president

Quotes

Train yourself to sustain yourself.
~ Pauline Baker

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reflections of message

Speaker: Jeff Grove
Title:  Sober Minded (Titus 2)
Date: 04.14.2010

(I am only going to write about the section that applies to me or that I want to reflect on more.)


Think about what you are thinking, because what you are doing is a direct reflection on what you are thinking.  What will be the outcome?  Picture in your mind what you want to be.



Titus 2:3-5
The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; That they may teach the young women to be sober,  to love their husbands, to love their children, To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.

reverent = honorable, grave, honest, behavior that commands respect, holy, sacred: to tower up (be conspicuous), a "hero".

not slanderers = traducer (to cause humiliation or disgrace, or malicious/false statements, false accuser, devil

not addicted to wine = just that

a teacher of good things = involve yourself in teaaching (vs4) to not discredit Gods Word

admonish = to make of sound mind, discipline, correct

love husbands = fond of your man, affectionate as a wife

love children = fond of one's own, maternal

discrete = moderate as to opinion or passion, sober, temperate

chaste = clean, innocent, modest, not provoking sensual desire

homemakers = domestically inclined, a good housekeeper

obedient = subdue unto, be in subjection, submit self unto



(vs12) teaches us that God wants us to correct ourselves by the vision we have of being bought with a price. 

Examine yourselves.  How do you think, by habit?  Think.

Proverbs 4:26 & 27
Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established.  Turn not to the right hand nor to the left; remove thy foot from evil.

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So as I reflect on the above, my heart is dear Lord, help me to be a virtuous woman and achieve the holiness you want from me!  I have areas that need work, attention, deeper development and I want you to make me more like you want me to be.  I pray that each day I will seek you with all my heart so that I grow to be the woman of faith you have created me to be!  Please show me how to do this in each thing I face and choice I make.  I need your direction my Lord & Savior.

wednesdays bible verse

you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free
John 8:32

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Quotes

In our lives, trouble is inevitable, misery is optional.

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Quotes

The greatest geniuses sometimes accomplish more when they work less.
~ Leonardo Da Vinci

song ~ how can I keep from singing

How Can I Keep From Singing
by Chris Tomlin

There is an endless song
Echoes in my soul
I hear the music ring
And though the storms may come
I am holding on
To the rock I cling

 CHORUS:
How can I keep from singing Your praise
How can I ever say enough
How amazing is Your love
How can I keep from shouting Your name
I know I am loved by the King
And it makes my heart want to sing

(last time)...I know I am loved by the King
And it makes my heart
I am loved by the King
And it makes my heart
I am loved by the King
And it makes my heart want to sing



I will lift my eyes
In the darkest night
For I know my Savior lives
And I will walk with You
Knowing You'll see me through
And sing the songs You give



I can sing in the troubled times
Sing when I win
I can sing when I lose my step
And fall down again
I can sing 'cause You pick me up
Sing 'cause You're there
I can sing 'cause You hear me, Lord
When I call to You in prayer
I can sing with my last breath
Sing for I know
That I'll sing with the angels
And the saints around the throne

blogging...

So, I have really grown into loving this blogging thing!  Can you tell?  LOL!  Originally when I was creating my blog page, I thought I would use it for the highlights and special events in my life like trips, vacations, weddings, other important things.  Then I thought I would add quotes that I found thoughtful, intriguing, inspiring, encouraging, etc.  Then I read other peoples blogs and liked how they sort of turned it into their journal, some its a way to post all their dreams and aspirations, others are about instruction, reference, articles, self-help, and then others just general life stuff.  Have I know made it more complicated by not keeping it to my original focus?  That I don't know...

but I was wondering, since you are one of my blogging friends, would you or could you give me any blogging tips or lead me to a resource or two? I have a couple friends who have some REALLY great blogs and ideas on them.  I know nothing about MckLinky, memme's (SP?), changing and creating your own background page thru coding, etc.  I wish I had time to do more research into it and know way more about it than I do, but alas, I don't.  I wish I had the time tor ead other peoples blogs and educate myself that way, but alas, I don't.  My focus right now needs to be on building my business.  So with that, any information you can send me, I so would appreciate it. Links, advice, tips, information, comments about what you like or don't like on my blog, think I should do or don't do, etc.  I welcome your comments below!