We are down in South Carolina visiting my sister in law and her husband. We usually make this trip once in the summer and spend a week at their house and a week at the beach. We decided to make a few trips down here this summer ~ this being the first and to celebrate Aunt Shelley's birthday (Happy Birthday Shelley)!!!!
So, Shelley took the boys for a walk on the path behind her house. When they came back Thomas was telling me all about the bugs he saw along the path. He was telling me about these specific bugs that were so tiny they couldnt fly. They just walked wherever they had to go. But (he told me) that when they got bigger they would be able to fly ~ he wasnt sure what kind of bug they were but he was pretty sure they were "baby smallies". I love his imagination. Honestly, when this child starts telling you a story he can go on and on for quite some time ~ he gets pretty deatailed too! You better be listening because at the end of some stories there is a question and answer period (I wonder who he learned that from? lol)
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Prayers
Today Thomas and I get to meet an older gentleman who will be receiving a Cochlear Implant soon! He is a friend of my Aunt's (Grandma's sister) and he is very nervous about what lies ahead for him. My Aunt asked Thomas and I to meet with him and his wife to ease any of their concerns and/or fears about the surgery/activation/equipment,etc! Although every person's reaction is different and some people may not like it I'm hoping that when he meets Thomas and talks to him and asks any questions that it will make him feel better about his decision to get a cochlear implant.
On another note~ We are going through some rough times here. My Grandma was diagnosed with bladder cancer last year ~ she had her bladder and part of her colon removed. Next scan showed a tumor in her breast...she had that removed. This past scan showed 3 different spots of cancer...in 3 different parts of her body. She went through her first chemo last Monday ~ this past week has not been good. Physically she is fine (a little tired and definitely not eating enough) but it really hit her hard mentally. I guess there is a side effect called "chemo brain" where the patient gets confused easily, very forgetful, talking kind of wacky. This has hit my Baba pretty hard. She was supposed to get her second treatment today but it was cancelled. Instead her oncologist wants to see her ~ we don't think will start again. The prognosis wasn't good either way (chemo or no chemo). Without Chemo 6-9mths...with chemo 12-18mths.
My Baba is one of my best friends. She is one person that I can talk to about ANYTHING. I never have to worry about my vent getting out to others or her passing judgement on the person(s) I may be complaining about. She is a part of my daily life. Both of my boys have been blessed to have their Great Grandmother in their life. I pray that Thomas remembers her. She has so much love and so many people love her....I can't imagine life without her.
On top of all of this crap happening to Baba, her hearing is pretty bad. It was bad before (she was having a hard time hearing all parts of a conversation) but now just after 1 treatment its apparent just how bad her hearing loss is. I sent an email to Thomas' audiologist seeing if Baba may be able to use Thomas' old hearing aids. Her insurance won't cover them so I'm hoping that she can use Thomas'! I want her involved as possible in her life...not living in an isolated bubble of silence!
Please keep my Baba in your thoughts and/or prayers!
Thomas and Baba
On another note~ We are going through some rough times here. My Grandma was diagnosed with bladder cancer last year ~ she had her bladder and part of her colon removed. Next scan showed a tumor in her breast...she had that removed. This past scan showed 3 different spots of cancer...in 3 different parts of her body. She went through her first chemo last Monday ~ this past week has not been good. Physically she is fine (a little tired and definitely not eating enough) but it really hit her hard mentally. I guess there is a side effect called "chemo brain" where the patient gets confused easily, very forgetful, talking kind of wacky. This has hit my Baba pretty hard. She was supposed to get her second treatment today but it was cancelled. Instead her oncologist wants to see her ~ we don't think will start again. The prognosis wasn't good either way (chemo or no chemo). Without Chemo 6-9mths...with chemo 12-18mths.
My Baba is one of my best friends. She is one person that I can talk to about ANYTHING. I never have to worry about my vent getting out to others or her passing judgement on the person(s) I may be complaining about. She is a part of my daily life. Both of my boys have been blessed to have their Great Grandmother in their life. I pray that Thomas remembers her. She has so much love and so many people love her....I can't imagine life without her.
On top of all of this crap happening to Baba, her hearing is pretty bad. It was bad before (she was having a hard time hearing all parts of a conversation) but now just after 1 treatment its apparent just how bad her hearing loss is. I sent an email to Thomas' audiologist seeing if Baba may be able to use Thomas' old hearing aids. Her insurance won't cover them so I'm hoping that she can use Thomas'! I want her involved as possible in her life...not living in an isolated bubble of silence!
Please keep my Baba in your thoughts and/or prayers!
Thomas and Baba
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