My very first PTR - Can you hear the music? ~ We're off tomorrow & it's MAYHEM here!

[purplepeg]

OH Lisa, Geodoc is a kindred spirit. He, too, is twittering and we have gone outside to see the ISS pass overhead last year I believe. I'm sure the neighbors thought we were weird staring up at the sky Right now he is listening to the live feed of the moon landing from 40 years ago! I was 6 when that happened and I remember being bored out of my mind and my parents saying "this is history in the making!" Whatever...it wasn't cartoons

So sorry to hear about Nemo, is he ok now?

 

[3princesses+aprince]

Hey, I haven't been on in a while, just coming on to check on everyone's pre trip reports!! Glad to see you're having a nice summer, we are too. I LOVE SUMMER!!!

I like you're Tshirt designs, I enjoyed making our shirts so much, can't wait to start making more for our next trip!!!

 

[carissanboys]

Sounds like you guys have had lots of fun so far this summer!

I'm a huge Coldplay fan, too.

I like the baseball design, but I'm a big sports/baseball fan. They're all cute!

 

[lisalonglash]

I do know what you mean.....

I knew that you would LOL

Lisa - THat is so cool. When I told DH that your kids were twittering with shuttle astronauts he was jealous!

He can do it too! He just has to sign up on Twitter It was neat, NASA did a Twitterfest yesterday afternoon and the astronauts from STS-125 answered a bunch of questions both from Twitter-ers(?) there in person and from those Twittering on the 'net

OH Lisa, Geodoc is a kindred spirit. He, too, is twittering and we have gone outside to see the ISS pass overhead last year I believe. I'm sure the neighbors thought we were weird staring up at the sky Right now he is listening to the live feed of the moon landing from 40 years ago! I was 6 when that happened and I remember being bored out of my mind and my parents saying "this is history in the making!" Whatever...it wasn't cartoons

So sorry to hear about Nemo, is he ok now?

It really is awesome! Tell Geodoc that Tigger thinks it's neat that he's Twittering with the Commander too!

No, Nemo has gone to the great fishbowl in the sky Mickey is OK with it now, but it took a lot of talking! We'll be getting two "real" fish (not "training" fish like I told them the two goldfish were) probably next weekend.

Hey, I haven't been on in a while, just coming on to check on everyone's pre trip reports!! Glad to see you're having a nice summer, we are too. I LOVE SUMMER!!!

I like you're Tshirt designs, I enjoyed making our shirts so much, can't wait to start making more for our next trip!!!

Hi there, nice to see you! I'm glad you're having a great summer too Thanks, now I just have to figure out how to get the design printed - I need to find someone nearby with an inkjet printer (we have a laserjet) LOL

Sounds like you guys have had lots of fun so far this summer!

I'm a huge Coldplay fan, too.

I like the baseball design, but I'm a big sports/baseball fan. They're all cute!

Thanks, yes we are having a good summer. It sounds like you are too! Oh, then you'd have loved the Laser Coldplay show!

I think I'm going with the baseball design, but I still haven't remembered to ask Grumpy what he thinks

 

[lisalonglash]

Sorry I've been MIA for a few days. I'm trying to cope with some serious health problems in my family and nothing else is holding my attention kwim?

My mom started to feel extreme fatigure a few days ago (a BIG red flag because she is NEVER tired) and is resisting going to the doctor (stubborn!! ). Between me and my FIL, I think we've convinced her to go get checked out today. She's barely ever sick with even a cold, so I'll admit I'm freaking out some.

Also, my grandpa has been hospitalized with viral pneumonia I spent most of every single summer with my Grandpa & Grandma until I was about 14yo - he taught me everything and truly had a large part in raising me. He had a heart attack last year and recovered perfectly, but pneumonia scares me way more than a heart attack. I've worked in seniors' homes for years and far too many seniors are hospitalized with pneumonia and have the worst outcome

Any prayers/vibes/good thoughts/whatever you can spare would be appreciated - this is a tough time. Thanks

 

[carissanboys]

for you Lisa. Hope whatever is up with your mom isn't serious and she's feeling like her normal self soon.

None of my blood grandparents are still alive (still have a step-grandmother), but I know how lucky I was to have them play such a big roll in my life growing up.

 

[DisneyMomLiz]

my thoughts and prayers are most definitely with you!! Sending all the your way!

 

[lisalonglash]

for you Lisa. Hope whatever is up with your mom isn't serious and she's feeling like her normal self soon.

None of my blood grandparents are still alive (still have a step-grandmother), but I know how lucky I was to have them play such a big roll in my life growing up.

Thank you, Carissa I hope so too!!!!

my thoughts and prayers are most definitely with you!! Sending all the your way!

Thank you, Liz

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Hope that everything turns out alright. It is scary now knowing what is wrong with a loved one. People in my family are big for the not going to the doctor/not telling others they are feeling badly routine.

 

[MinnieNurse]

I hope your Mom and Grandpa make a quick and smooth recovery.

 

[lisalonglash]

Hope that everything turns out alright. It is scary now knowing what is wrong with a loved one. People in my family are big for the not going to the doctor/not telling others they are feeling badly routine.

Thank you, Lessa It's so frustrating for my step-dad and for me Why do they do that?!

I hope your Mom and Grandpa make a quick and smooth recovery.

Thank you, Minnie I sent you a PM a few minutes ago.

 

[Queenofallthings]

Will say a special prayer for both and sending you lots of Jasmine is very close to my parents...she used to spend every Wed and Fri night at their place for sure, some weeks it was more!!! There is such a special bond between grandparents and grandchildren...we are thinking of you and praying all will be well. I'll be checking in frequently to see if you have updated.....

Wish there was something we could do......

 

[oregonmommyof2]

I hope everything works out for your family... I know how hard that can be...

 

[lisalonglash]

Will say a special prayer for both and sending you lots of Jasmine is very close to my parents...she used to spend every Wed and Fri night at their place for sure, some weeks it was more!!! There is such a special bond between grandparents and grandchildren...we are thinking of you and praying all will be well. I'll be checking in frequently to see if you have updated.....

Wish there was something we could do......

There is something you can do - and you just did it. Thank you, my friend

I hope everything works out for your family... I know how hard that can be...

Thank you, Toni

 

[jordanyosh]

Sorry I've been MIA for a few days. I'm trying to cope with some serious health problems in my family and nothing else is holding my attention kwim?

My mom started to feel extreme fatigure a few days ago (a BIG red flag because she is NEVER tired) and is resisting going to the doctor (stubborn!! ). Between me and my FIL, I think we've convinced her to go get checked out today. She's barely ever sick with even a cold, so I'll admit I'm freaking out some.

Also, my grandpa has been hospitalized with viral pneumonia I spent most of every single summer with my Grandpa & Grandma until I was about 14yo - he taught me everything and truly had a large part in raising me. He had a heart attack last year and recovered perfectly, but pneumonia scares me way more than a heart attack. I've worked in seniors' homes for years and far too many seniors are hospitalized with pneumonia and have the worst outcome

Any prayers/vibes/good thoughts/whatever you can spare would be appreciated - this is a tough time. Thanks

Working at a church exposes me to the many joys and sorrows in people's lives. I will be praying for your family....Hugs to you and your family...

 

[lisalonglash]

Working at a church exposes me to the many joys and sorrows in people's lives. I will be praying for your family....Hugs to you and your family...

Thank you, Jordan

 

[jordanyosh]

Thank you, Jordan

Anytime Lisa, anytime.

 

[lisalonglash]

OK, I have a health update on my mom and grandpa now, after speaking with my stepdad (about my mom) and my dad (about my grandpa).

My mom has been diagnosed with lower lobe bacterial pneumonia (diagnosis has not yet been confirmed; the doctor she saw today had her get a chest x-ray) and she is now on antibiotics. As this is one of the contagious kinds of pneumonia, we have decided not to go visit just yet (we were tentatively planning to drive there on the August long weekend - my dh suggested this to ease my panic. Lord, I love that man!!) as I do not want my babies to get pneumonia! My mom and stepdad didn't know that we were planning to visit, though. I am determined to see them soon though - I miss my mommy

I'm unsure if I can call my mom having bacterial pneumonia good news, but I am glad that we now know what's going on!

My grandpa had a better day today. His breathing is better and he has been taken off oxygen For some reason, they have decided to do a colonoscopy on him (my dad thinks this may have something to do with them trying to figure out why he's had horrible lower back pain for months now). So, they got him ready for the procedure, then realized that it was scheduled for tomorrow and not today. Yeah, you read that right. So, he is reportedly mighty ticked off. His forceful reaction makes me happy somehow - it's like if he was REALLY sick, he wouldn't really care about this kwim?

These crises aren't over yet, but I'm feeling a tad bit less panicky about what's going to happen...

Thank you all for your prayers! I'm sure they helped and are helping, and I truly appreciate your support

 

[jordanyosh]

Glad to hear things are looking a bit better.

 

[jcc0621]

Glad things are getting better