TieDye Puppies

Another painting of dogs for Tish. Hope it isn't to psychedelic

New Day

I lay in bed this morning looking out at the silhouette of trees outside my window. The sky had a spooky white glow. As I lay there, the color began to change. It remained the thick, buttery texture, but now it was orange. Paul was busy in the kitchen making coffee and retrieving the morning paper. When he came inside he called me to come look at the clouds directly over the house. They were amazing. I'm sure my little camera will do them no justice, but I did manage to snap a photo or two. (to post later). Now as I sit typing with my hot cup of coffee at my side, I can hear the rumble of thunder. I love morning like this.

I began painting again. I hadn't been able to paint since I got my new hip. Don't know why...just scared it had disappeared as fast as it came. I managed to get a doggie portrait done. A commissioned piece for her son's Christmas present. Started another little cowboy after that. Having switched computers, I don't have the cable I need to down load photos at the moment... so you will have to wait.

Thursday will be my last day of blood thinners, and Hillcrest Home Health. I'm thinking I might be going back to work then. I am able bodied. Just using the walker to maintain my 50% weight bearing. Hard to do. Getting in bed is still the most difficult thing on my daily routine. But I am a master a using my lasso to lift the ole leg. I think I could drive....but I will follow the doctors instructions, so that everything is perfect.

There is a missing client at MHMR. He is a middle aged man. He wondered away from the group home three days ago. It has been really cold at night and everyone is quite worried. Please keep him in your prayers.

New Addition

My grandnephew finally made his debut this morning at about 5 am Texas time. Casey had been in labor since about 11:30 but decided to let Steven sleep. When she finally called in the troups, things were getting pretty intense. Samuel Aiden Bertrand was born fifteen minutes after they got to the hospital. He weighed in at 8lbs 5oz and was just under 21 inches long.

The Boys

 
These are Logan's boys. Philip band of brothers. Kenny, Philip, Kevin, Jarrod and Bo. Bo had kicked a high fly.

Giving Thanks

As most of you know my sister Judy came and babysat me the first week home from my bionic hip replacement. That my friends, is the most wonderful gift I've ever received. It was a huge sacrifice on her part, and her families. I haven't felt that kind of love since my mother died. It is a precious memory that makes me puddle up every time I think of it. I'm thankful for her. I'm thankful for the house full of friends and family, and those that are miles away. I love them all. I'm thankful for the prayers that were answered this summer for Brooke's mom. I'm thankful for the science, talent and healing that has allowed me to walk without pain. I'm thankful that Carlos is home from the big sand box. I'm thankful that the Lord allows us to survive the pain of loosing Jason, and restores our joy in the wake of sorrow. I'm thankful for my precious grandbiscuit. She is a constant reminder to be optimistic.

Happy Thanksgiving Y'all

Nevermind the hip

At the end of a really long day.... my leg was starting to swell, so I excused myself to the bedroom to elevate the leg. My children, thinking that I might be trying to rest, desended on me. Of course with this crew there was no laying still, being calm... WWF might better describe the action that insued.

Me on my walker

Me, Becky and Sandra. It was such a pretty day we ate outside.