Another Amazing Lady

This week just as I returned home from seeing my Grandmother, Zach's Grandmother was rushed to the ER with stomach pains. As you can see, eating fried chicken and hush puppies she is feeling much better. I have been amazed with Dommie since I met her.. she is the text book definition of class. Such a neat lady, always has herself put together, has the best attitude and just makes you want to be a better person. I know why God puts these amazing women in our lives.. why else would we have two grandmothers who are defining all odds living in their 90's?! Another blessing counted. Thank you too to all the caregivers who take sure great care of the day to day needs and oversee them. My grandmother always said you had to have at least one girl... she would joke the "boys will get married and leave you....why do you think I have lived so long?" She had two girls and one who looks in on her daily and Dommie has the three and one who lives near her and does the same thing. I am not sure if Emily June will oversee my care like sweet Aunt Judy and Aunt Emily!!!
Again... we are thankful to you Lord for healing.

Close Call weekend and Indian Guides

 May 2011

My grandmother has 9 lives, maybe 10 at this point. She is amazing,strong, faithful, stubborn and a blessing to us all. At the young age of 98 we laugh that she still makes all the decisions in the family and demands attention! Last week she had a flu shot and a terrible reaction..she has pretty much lost all of her strength, her vitals dropped.. hospice gave her 24 hours. I jumped on a plane flew to Shreveport anticipating seeing my grandmother asleep and not responsive. Well, once again she rallied overnight and her vitals were back up, and she was coherent. (This is the 4th time I can remember hospice, nurses and drs have been amazed by her recoveries)  It was a special time, she knew I was there.. I just got to hold her hand and feel her for maybe the last time. She is so weak, and I could see in her eyes she was tired. Only God knows our days, but there is a reason she is still here, this weekend she taught me the precious gift of a moment. A moment can be priceless.


INDIAN GUIDES TRADITIONS started with Zach and his dad.. now he is doing with with Wyatt... 

 Indian names Little feather and Horse feather... tribe Cherokee

 The boys

 The tent on top of the car, I could not quite image it until I saw a picture.. not exactly my idea of a good night sleep, but they had a good time and were up off the ground.

 Rocket launching

As I was flying to Shreveport, Zach had his first Indian Guides campout with Wyatt. They had a ball. It is not really "roughing" it. I think they just drank beer and watched football (most of the dads has 5th wheels with satellite TV!) and let the kids run around wild. All the things moms do not let them do!  The boys did rocket launching, pumpking carving, and a lot of hog chasing. There were a lot of wonderful memories created and good Daddy/Son bonding. Zach has been researching tents for a while.. he ended up with this contraption that goes on top of his car and folds out to get off the ground. Not my idea of a good time, but I know Wyatt was thrilled to have the tent.  

EJ had a great girls day with Nini on Friday and Saturday. She (and Skeet) watched her and spoiled her while I was in Shreveport. So thankful for grandparents!