Catching Up

I haven't done a good job blogging lately. I've been so busy. My mom finally got to go home 2wks ago after being in the hosp for 3mths. She still has a long way to go. She is walking with a walker and starts her outpatient physical therapy next wk. We are also dealing with a wound that won't heal. She had an aritificial skin graft done last wed and wound vac placed. Cheyenne has been keeping me busy. She is trying out for colorguard. Let me tell you, 6th grade homework is no fun. She was so sweet on Mother's Day, she bought me a card that said "You're like a mother to me" on the front. She also bought flowers. It really made me feel good. We have finally started hanging things on our walls after being in our house for 3mths. I'll have to post pics later. We are finally taking a break and going to see the Gamecocks play baseball Fri night, I'm so excited.

One Day At a Time

Since my last post, a lot has happened. We have moved in our house. Still unpacking some things. Haven't done the final closing yet, waiting on the bank. Our house is our dream home. I wouldn't want anything else. Now on to the news that gives my post its title. I have recently experienced a life changing event that has made me live one day at a time. On Jan 25 my mom was involved in a head on collision. She was flown to MCG in Augusta, Ga. She was on a vent for 5 days. Her injuries include: 2 compound fractures to left leg, fracture in right knee and ankle, collapsed right lung, fractured right clavical, fractured right and left arms, cut on spleen, fractured ribs, and fractured pelvis. I think that covers it. She has already had 3 surgeries. She is now out of the ICU and making slow progress. We are blessed she doesn't have a head injury. Every day has its own obstacle. Friday we found out she has a blood clot in her left leg and today she was given 2 more units of blood because her hemoglobin was 6 ( normal is 12 ). This event has opened my eyes to see how precious life really is and how we never know what's going to happen. We are not promised tomorrow and should live each day to its fullest. My sister, Cheyenne, is eleven and has moved in with me and Allen. This has been an adjustment because we don't have any children yet but now we have a preteen. Her school is 45min away and getting her back and forth is a challenge which again I do one day at a time. God is good and knows what we each can handle. We don't always know why things happen, but we must trust in God. My mom's recovery is going to be a long and rough road, but with prayer and determination she will make it through this. We now have to find a skilled nursing facility for her to go to until her bones heal, then she can begin the rehab process.

Catching Up

A lot has happened since my last post. I just never seem to have time to post any of it. Allen and I went to Tennessee in Oct for a weekend getaway. We had never been to the mountains. I enjoyed seeing the mountains but don't think I'll go back anytime soon. It was way too busy, like Myrtle Beach but with no beach. My dad passed away unexpectantly in November. That experience was very difficult and I just try not to think about it much. I am very blessed to have family and friends who care and have helped me through the difficult times. The fall semester ended. I had a great group of students. I won't be teaching again until next fall. I'm greatful for the little break. Then the holidays came. A bunch of us left at midnight Thanksgiving night to shopping. Yes, we were crazy but I won't do that again. There's nothing out there I need that bad. Christmas has come and gone in a flash. Jackie and I took my sister and nephews to see the christmas lights at James Island and they loved it. There were so many lights to see. Next year we probably won't wait until the week of Christmas to go, the line was really long to get in. While all this was going on, my house was still being built. At this time we are awaiting our final inspection so we can move in. I'm so excited. We were able to get the granite counter top we wanted and stainless steel appliances. Every thing looks great. I'll send pics when we move. Not really looking forward to unpacking though. By the way Bo loves duck hunting. Of course all my pics are in the wrong order.