Colin graduated Thursday May 23, 2013 Memorial Day 2013

We had a great time at his graduation.  Nana, papa, Aunt Karen & Jada also attended.
Memorial Day weekend was uneventful.  Mom went down south to visit family members.
She is working on the family tree & trying to fill in some of the blanks of many great great great greats.
Mom took her small scanner to scan many of the photos those family member possessed.

Colin spend many hours of Monday with dad as he tilled the garden.  Colin went to the basketball game with Aunt Jean, Uncle Nate, Rita, Kenny, & Coweeta.  Hubby really wanted to go but it's just too much walking for him.

We need to find a wheel chair hoist for the car.  He's missing on so much because we don't have an easy way to take his wheel chair.

A+ for us

We travel 8 hours to a special children's dermatologist for Colin. We visited her this week while he was on Spring Break. He was doing so well we didn't have to see her in Dec. 2011.

G drove most of the way; although he was feeling bad. He napped in the car while we visited the Dr & did a couple of fun activities. I did not get to visit one of my favorite scrapbook stores. It was raining & G didn't feel well. I told him I had some great coupons & he would have to pay the difference on the next visit. He just smiled. :)

The Dr said he is doing really well. She said we get an A+. He has 1 small eczema spot (about the size of a quarter) on the bend of right leg. I told her the eczema, asthma & allergies all flair when he is sick. She said that makes sense because the bodies immune system ... is related.

I know that allergies, eczema & asthma are all related. I have too many years of personal experience. That is the reason I'm willing to travel as far and as often as needed to help him get better. I spare no expense when it comes to helping our allergies get better. We have huge air purifiers in each bedroom & family room. I cook organic almost every item we eat. I make his mac n cheese with rice cheese. I make him ice cream out of coconut milk. So many people look at me like I'm crazy, if I stay up to midnight baking cupcakes so he can have a dessert at the school party. They have no idea what it's like to live with life threatening allergies. I've worn long pants when it was 100 degrees because of horrible eczema on my legs.

I'm really getting off track but it really burns me when people say. I can't put little Sue on a gluten free diet; it's too hard. Seriously!! What I hear is it's too much of an inconvenience for me. I hear I don't care that my child's health would improve; I can't be bothered. Get over yourself people. Sometimes life is challenging & hard.

As a child, I remember my allergy doctor telling my mom to remove the carpet from my bedroom. She refused. I suffered issues from my allergies all of my life. Currently, mom will call me if they are going to cook fish, so I don't come visit.

When Colin's' eczema started the worsen, I (all by myself) took the carpet out of his bedroom, bedroom hallway & put down wood floors. Next, I did the family room. It's a very large room & I got help. G & my parents helped with that room. I did our master bedroom & my craft room alone.

I will remove the carpet in the dining room this year. I haven't decided what to do with the library; it's rarely used. I will remove the carpet in it too, just as soon as I decide what I want to there instead. I'm really leaning toward stained concrete.

G update

G's cancer is still in remission. Hallelujah! His peripheral neuropathy is worst; he can barely walk. He was fitted for a wheelchair & should be getting it soon.
It took a while for him to call the wheelchair people. I thought he should have done it. There are so many zoo trip, field trips, Disney & other items that he has missed because he couldn't do all of the walking.
I'm happy he made the decision; it will improve our quality of life.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! Colin made his Christmas list to mail to Santa Dec 26 2010. He put every thing he didn't get for Christmas this year on the list for next year. This year we were blessed with good friends & family. G still is having issues with his health. We hope & pray for a miracle daily. We had really warm weather yesterday. I packed away all of the outside Christmas decorations.

Weekend

I spent all day Friday at the CK Convention. I had a great time. Saturday G, Colin & I went to the BBall game. We had a great time. It was a lot of walking for G.
I've been on a cleaning spree. I've cleaned baseboards, ceiling fans, mopped, & etc. I love when my house is super clean. I just hate doing the work. :)
This morning Colin woke up sick. I hope he's better soon. I'd hate for him to miss school the 2nd week. We will do what's best for him & the children at school.

Good News

G just came from the cancer Dr. He is still cancer free (Hallelujah). He now will have to visit this Dr every 6 months instead of every 3 months. This is really good news. I just wish the other Drs
could do something about the nueropathy.

Colin has been in dance camp. Thursday is their final day. They put on a performance Thursday night 7pm. Maybe I will actually get some video or photos uploaded. :)

G's oncologist visit

G got a good report at the oncologist office. He is still in remission. I wish the neuropathy would improve. My prayer is for it to improve so much that G can return to work by the end of 2010.
We will take whatever come & deal with it but it would be great if he wasn't in pain most days.
These last 2 yrs have been an interesting journey. I'm really desiring a break from all of the challenges.
I'm looking for forward to 2010!

journal

I've had so much stuff going on lately. I'm using my personal journal today at lunch. Lunch is my hour a day that I do what I want. I have enough to write for an entire hour.
We had jammed pack holiday weekend. I need just a day for me! I need to do something for Colin to give my parents for grandparents day. He only has one set of grandparents so I want to make something they will love.
Colin has been loving using glitter glues. I think I'll let him decorate w/ some glitter glue.

I have a couple of blogs I follow. Many of them are gluten free, soy free or scrapbooking.
I just read on wheatless & meatless, there are now available gluten free tortillas. Yeah!!!
I miss eating tortillas & I don't love corn tortillas. Now if I can just find these brands in
whole foods. I'm sure they will order them for me if they don't carry them. I hope they
are not $7.00 a pkg. GF foods seem to be so much more expensive. That is the reason
I cook so much of it myself.

New Doctor

G saw a new Dr today. We are hope he will be able to help him improve his nerve damage.
We are so ready for him to get completely well. We are grateful he is still cancer free.

Summer school camp

Colin started summer school camp Jun 8. He didn't want to go. I think he'd rather stay home w/ dad; eating sugar, watching TV or playing on the computer all day. His daddy would let him play in his pj's most of the day.
He told me Monday & Tuesday that he had fun. They went outside twice, he did puzzles & Lego's. I know they will incorporate teaching too this summer. I'm glad it's hosted by his school it. The last time they hosted, Colin learned all about the rain forest.

G has a Dr appt today. The one yesterday went fine. The appt today is with his oncologist.

Happy Anniversary

Today is our wedding anniversary.

Allergy season

Little precious & are are suffering big time with this allergy season. Last night he was itching all over. I gave him medicine & it didn't seem to help. I gave him another type & it didn't seem to help. I felt so helpless. I think I will get him allergy tested when school is out in a few weeks.
I can't figure out what is breaking him out.
I'm having a hard time too this allergy season. The medications I have aren't doing much if anything. UGH!!
G is fighting the pain battle. His new Dr. keeps switching medication but nothing seems to help.
I think G is does well with not being frustrated.

I had a great Mother's Day. I have a beautiful handmade necklace & card. The card is the best.
I'll get a photo uploaded soon.

WHERE WAS THE EASTER BUNNY

I asked Colin if he thanked the Easter Bunny this morning. He got up after noon. He said Where was the Easter Bunny when you saw him. I said I didn't see him but he left a little note. Glad he didn't ask to see the note. I told him the note said he wouldn't get a basket next time if his toys were left in the floor like they were last night. I also told him we need to talk to the Easter bunny about more healthy treats. Colin yelled No way, hmmm I interpret that to mean please don't. I said the bunny brought something other than candy in the past. When you were little, he would bring gold fish crackers & pretzels with a tiny bit of candy.
The truth is Easter bunny mom went scrapbooking yesterday. I bought some candy weeks ago & didn't buy much else. Last night EBM (Easter bunny mom) was tired. I was going to get up early but we had a horrible storm last night. I house alarm went off 4 or 5 times. Every time I had just fallen asleep. So I'm tired & dragging this morning.
Colin has seen the bag w/ the chocolate bunny & other candy. I told him I added some things to his basket. He actually had gotten into the small Hersey bars. He asked if he could have them & I sd yes. Of course I wasn't paying attention & vaguely remembered the conversation.
I made a basket for my nieces & a bag for my parents. A little something for G.

G is not feeling well today. He hasn't been well for over a week.
We are having dinner at my parents in less than 1 hour. I'm making pasta salad. My BIL loves it & I can no longer eat it. This being allergic to wheat & soy sucks. My being allergic to fish & seafood doesn't bother me because I've know all of my life. I love bread, pasta & Chinese food. I have to read every label carefully. I'm gradually getting rid of wheat products in my pantry.
I have all kinds of pasta. I guess I'll make manacotti for the co-workers on the next food day.

Tuesday

Tuesday is turning into a full evening for us. I have my dance class at 5:30. Colin has hip hop class at 6:30 & breakdance at 7:30. It was easier for me when his breakdance class was at 5:30.
I'm thinking of joining the hip hop class for exercise. I was so tired & sore after my dance class.
I don't know if it's wise to do 2 dance classes back to back if you are over the age of 25. :)
G's new medicine seems to be doing a little better. He's not as cranky. He said he feet are better. My co worker that is having chemo for colon cancer was not able to take her last 2 chemos. Her white blood count is too low. It's tough to sit close to her as she goes through this because I know how tough it is on her. She's a little bummed because she wants the process to keep going so she can finish the chemo.
My sister Karen had outpatient surgery on her neck. She seems to be recovering fine.

new medicine

Hubby was sent to another Dr he changed one of his medicines. The new medicine is not working out well. I won't go into detail but it's not been fun.
I've had some migraine & allergy issues. Our Colin seems to be healthy so yeah. Someone in our home is in good health.
I haven't done much in my craftroom lately. I hope I do something this weekend. I got some
new fabulous sb paper.

Hubby goes to the Dr

G's had a Dr visit today. They are going to change his medicine for the neuropathy. I sure hope it helps. He's so tired of being at home & not at work.
I've had a lot of bad news this week. A really sweet woman that took care of her ill husband for many years was just diagnosed w/ lung cancer. She didn't smoke.
A 41 yr old co worker of mine died over the weekend. He didn't show up for church Sunday & didn't show up for the MLK parade Monday. The police was sent to his home & they found him dead. I had just talked to him last week. We were walking back to his desk he asked what was wrong. I told him I wasn't feeling well. He grabbed my hand & said let pray. He started praying that I feel better. I told him I did feel better & Thanks.
What bothers me is these things seem to happen to good people. The people running around inflicting nothing but pain & evil into the world don't seem to get cancer. I don't think life is a cake walk for anyone but I don't like to see bad things happen to good people. I know it's reality but I still don't like it.
Colin wanted to stay home from school inaugural day. He said only he & one other boy would be in school. I said no one from your school called & said there would be no school so you are going.
His school is not free so if they are open he is there unless he's sick or vacation. His school always seem to be so shocked that we take him out of school to go on vacation.
I told him I'm sure they will show the inauguration at school on TV & they did. I remember watching man walk on the moon on TV at school.

Happy Birthday to my mother!! Your the best. Maybe someone will tell you I mentioned it on the blog. My mom doesn't read my blog. :)

G is ill

G is not feeling well. He's been sick for a few days. He has a call into the Dr. They want him to see a neurologist. I wasn't pleased w/ my neurologist visit. I went for headaches & they told me I had carpel tunnel.
I really hope it's nothing major. He could use a break on the health issues.

Feeling good

I feel so much better. Eating better & exercise is the key for me. I'm so proud of myself. I climbed 6 flights of stairs this morning. I wasn't breathing as hard as I was a month ago climbing 3 flights. Yeah I'm getting into shape.
K, mom & I are meeting at mom's house Sunday evenings to weigh. I wasn't going to weigh because my new jeans were a little snug. I was certain I had gained weight & who needs that downer. I decided to weigh & was delighted I had lost almost 4 pounds. I'm sure it will be back next week but I will not be discouraged today.
May goal is to climb 5 more flights this afternoon.

G is a little down because he's gaining weight. With the feet issues he can't be as mobile as he would like. I want to say quit buying pop & ice cream. I quit buying it years ago so he goes to the grocery store & buys his pop, ice cream & cookies. He's an adult & know he should eat better. I've emailed & shared countless literature on the benefit of certain foods for fighting cancer. Years ago when he was more fit & I was not; he didn't harass me so I will not harass him. Please pray for his feet, some days he gets very frustrated. I understand & wish it was more I could do to help him.

Fitness 09

I'm working hard to keep walking 4 flights of stairs twice a day. My joints hurt really bad Wednesday but I kept walking. I know their are people that can't walk so I don't want to complain. It's supposed to be 70 degrees today but tonight close to freezing. Never a dull moment.

Colin attended his first break dance class. He did great. He was a little lost in the beginning but by the end of class he had nailed the moves. They all get in a large circle & free style dance, at the end of class. Colin had a ball. He did his best moves, he was so cute. Most of the class is really advance. He cheered when several of them did head spins. He can head spin too; but I hate to see him do it. It scares me & I don't want him to get hurt.

G is still having the same feet issues. Yesterday he was in pain watching the big game.

Work in progress

My sister, mom & I started a healthy plan. We all want to lose weight & be healthier.
We weighed, measured & signed a contract with ourselves. This morning I came into work & a co-worker brought in donuts from an awesome bakery. So far today I've resisted. I hope they are all eaten soon. :) I did climb 4 flights of stairs. I plan to do 4 more in the afternoon.

G sd Colin was not so excited to return to school today. He is excited about gymnastics.
He did a backhand spring last week & I wasn't there because I was still at work.
I hope I get to see him do a back handspring today.

G's hands are much better. He still drops things from time to time but not as often. His feet still give him trouble. The Dr had upped the medication dosage but he's still having issues. He didn't sleep so well last night so he's napping today, since little precious is back in school. I hope he doesn't nap too long because he won't be able to sleep tonight.