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.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
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.
Monday, May 3, 2010
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!
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!
Monday, April 26, 2010
Quotes
Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain.
~ unknown
~ unknown
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
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!!!
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
- Calvin Coolidge, 30th U.S. president
Monday, April 19, 2010
Friday, April 16, 2010
CHECK OUT the giveaway!!!
Looks like it's true - this guy is giving away this cool new book for charity. Grab a copy http://tinyurl.com/y3nbc9k
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Another really cute clock idea at rufflesandstuff...you must check it out you clock lovers! I think I may have to make this!!!
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
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.
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.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
CHECK OUT the giveaway!!!
do you like clocks??? I DO! Do you know how many I have? Over 30 and I am still collecting...and no, I really don't care what time it is!
These hands are very large (53”-79.5”l x 12.5”w) and very cute and I would love to win them...but maybe you will. Check out the giveaway at My Sweet Savannah!
do you like books?
I have signed up with this place...I think its a fabulous idea...what do you think???
Monday, April 12, 2010
Sunday, April 11, 2010
song ~ how can I keep from singing
How Can I Keep From Singing
by Chris Tomlin
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
Thursday, April 8, 2010
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!
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!
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
song ~ sweetly broken
Jeremy Riddle - Sweetly Broken
To the cross I look,
To the cross I cling
Of its suffering I do drink
Of its work I do sing
For on it my Savior
Both bruised and crushed
Showed that God is love
And God is just
Chorus:
At the cross You
beckon me
You draw me gently
to my knees, and I am
Lost for words, so
lost in love, I’m
sweetly broken,
wholly surrendered
What a priceless gift,
undeserved life
Have I been given
Through Christ crucified
You’ve called me out of death
You’ve called me into life
And I was under Your wrath
Now through the cross I’m reconciled
(Chorus again 2x's...)
In awe of the cross I must confess
How wondrous Your redeeming love and
How great is Your faithfulness
(Chorus again 2x's...)
To the cross I look,
To the cross I cling
Of its suffering I do drink
Of its work I do sing
For on it my Savior
Both bruised and crushed
Showed that God is love
And God is just
Chorus:
At the cross You
beckon me
You draw me gently
to my knees, and I am
Lost for words, so
lost in love, I’m
sweetly broken,
wholly surrendered
What a priceless gift,
undeserved life
Have I been given
Through Christ crucified
You’ve called me out of death
You’ve called me into life
And I was under Your wrath
Now through the cross I’m reconciled
(Chorus again 2x's...)
In awe of the cross I must confess
How wondrous Your redeeming love and
How great is Your faithfulness
(Chorus again 2x's...)
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