Update 8/10/08

Hi All,

Thought I would pop in and let you all know what's been happening.

I was supposed to see my doc on Friday along with having treatment, but it didn't work out. Scheduling, babysitters and one vehicle put a little cramp in the plans. Hopefully I will be able to get in this week.

My last bi-monthly visit to my plastic surgeon was this past week. Now I just wait for about 2-3 months for my next surgery. The waiting is for my body to adjust (along with time to clear things with insurance.) I will say, it is nice to know that this part of the journey is over...the bi-monthly visits, that is.

I am scheduled to have a consult with a OB this week. Hopefully, I will have some news to report about this surgery after meeting with him.

Since my last update...
Torryn has turned the big 0-4. He's now 4 years old and still thinks he's the boss. ;) We had a lot of fun celebrating since he was truly old enough to understand the fun of it all.

Roy and I celebrated our 10th anniversary. Boy does time fly when you're raising kids and stuff. We didn't get to do too much...but hope to very soon.

My mom was able to be with us for a little over 2 weeks. It is always nice when she's here. Any mother knows that having extra hands means a little time to relax. And when those hands belong to your own mother....well, I don't need to tell you how spoiled I am to have her help. :) Thanks Mom!!

We also had to say goodbye to Tylor for a few months. He truly is a great kid. A wonderful son and fantastic big brother. It goes without saying that we wish he was with us full time....okay, actually, we do say it all the time. He definetely feels the love from all of us :) The kids are already asking to count the days until he's here again.

There really is not much else to report. As always, though, prayer is always appreciated.
*We are struggling with the decision for Tala's schooling for next year
*Being with one vehicle is already producing struggles when it comes to all the doctor's appointments
*It seems that little 'colds' are seeping into our home.
*Weather, here, has been kinda weird...like pretty much everywhere. All of this has brought on my horrific headaches
*Roy's stamina while he works so many hours for so many days straight (Yes, we are very thankful he is working...but he is worn out and physically exhausted)
*And for our family unit. Roy being gone so much, me in pain most of the time, finance problems and the kids with their own 'kiddie' issues....amount for a great deal of stress within our 4 walls.

Thank you to all of you for sticking with us. I don't think you know how much you mean. I use to comment in the beginning of all this that there were times that just knowing people were out there praying specifically for us was enough to push me through the moment. All the love that is displayed never has/will/does go unnoticed.