The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 3

[itdjbw]

Finally got around to designing designs for our trip in NOW less than two weeks. These are for Alyssa.

Now, I have to get around to making two designs for the whole family. Any chance I'll be able to get Amy to actually iron them?

--Kevin

Great designs for Alyssa.
Ironing is a MAN's job - they teach it in the military!!!!
Cannot believe it is less than 2 weeks to your trip.

 

[itdjbw]

Welcome Steph

 

[tmfranlk]

Would you guys mind adding my Mom to your list too (Dorothy). She was sick last spring with the flu and got weak and fell on April 2nd. She called a neighbor who called an ambulance and they brought her to a not so great hospital. That hospital thought she had an infection (they now say they were contaminating her blood when they took the samples) and they put her on a very strong antibiotic. She was already having problems with colitis and this antibiotic just destroyed her. She was there for 3 weeks and they only had her on IV fluids so she was very week but the time we fought with the insurance company and got her transfer to a great hospital where she had her gall bladder, colon, large intestine and piece of her small intestine removed. She was in intensive care for 6 weeks and most of the time we weren't sure she would make it. She was in rehab and a nursing home until Oct when she went home with 24hr care in her home. She was just starting to make good progress when she ended up back in the hospital on Christmas day. She's not dealing well with the colostomy, has been having memory issues, isn't eating well and won't participate in rehab. When I saw her 2 weeks ago she didn't even know who I was. Well now we find out she has a thyroid problem and the doctor thinks that could be a HUGE part of her memory and "attitude" problems. I saw her last weekend and she knew me right away and just seemed so much more in tune with reality. She's only got 45 more days of insurance and then we're not sure what to do. She may not be ready to go home but we don't want to sell her house and have her not be able to ever go home. She just turned 78 last week so she's still so young. Prayers for my Mom would be very appreciated and I can now see the power this group has.

Of course we will! I know that everything will work out for the best in the end.

 

[itdjbw]

Well I know it's been awhile since I have been online, but I read quite often. I wanted to share what has happened in Mya's life this week.

Over the last few weeks, I had decided to get my life back in line spiritually and on Sunday evening said a prayer for my daughter to be healed, having faith in the Lord that if it was his will, then it would happen. (Been reading a bit of Luke). So with that being said I went to work on Monday. Well around noon I get a call from the wife. Mya has just gotten out of therapy and had decided to throw her crutches down and walk by herself approxamently 15 feet. This is a girl who had only taken TWO steps before by herself without falling.

She has continued on this pace and last night walked approxamently 20+ feet without falling 4 times!

She is not "cured" from cp, but mentally she has been strengthened to try and walk by herself and not "fear" falling down. Now when she falls, she's like "hold on I can do it." She will then craw to a wall raise herself up and proceed from there.

Thanks for letting me share my story.

She is also still working on potty training and still doesn't want to tell us when she needs to go, but is holding it most of the time until we take her. Just one or two accidents per day.

Great to hear she is doing so well!!! Thanks for sharing this amazing story with us.

 

[itdjbw]

April 29th - May 3rd. Bill is a sun worshiper...So I am hoping by the end of April it will be pretty warm. I don't enjoy laying in the sun for long periods...so I go shopping!!

Hope you have fun in Vegas, we had an amazing time there in January and now I am itching to go back, the shows, restaurants etc were such fun.
Enjoy!!!

 

[itdjbw]

UPDATE:

I have wonderful news about the little boy I asked you all to pray for last night

he is in a medically induced coma - he has a staph/strep b infection in his hip and appears to be responding to the medical treatment.

He is not out of the woods yet but our priest seems very optimistic and things definately look better than they did yesterday - at least now they know what they are dealing with

please continue to keep him in your prayers - I will let you know as I get more updates

That is wonderful news, not easy to deal with but better than the not knowing - wishing him a speedy recovery!!

 

[KristineN]

Hope you have fun in Vegas, we had an amazing time there in January and now I am itching to go back, the shows, restaurants etc were such fun.
Enjoy!!!

What shows did you see??

 

[itdjbw]

Would you guys mind adding my Mom to your list too (Dorothy). She was sick last spring with the flu and got weak and fell on April 2nd. She called a neighbor who called an ambulance and they brought her to a not so great hospital. That hospital thought she had an infection (they now say they were contaminating her blood when they took the samples) and they put her on a very strong antibiotic. She was already having problems with colitis and this antibiotic just destroyed her. She was there for 3 weeks and they only had her on IV fluids so she was very week but the time we fought with the insurance company and got her transfer to a great hospital where she had her gall bladder, colon, large intestine and piece of her small intestine removed. She was in intensive care for 6 weeks and most of the time we weren't sure she would make it. She was in rehab and a nursing home until Oct when she went home with 24hr care in her home. She was just starting to make good progress when she ended up back in the hospital on Christmas day. She's not dealing well with the colostomy, has been having memory issues, isn't eating well and won't participate in rehab. When I saw her 2 weeks ago she didn't even know who I was. Well now we find out she has a thyroid problem and the doctor thinks that could be a HUGE part of her memory and "attitude" problems. I saw her last weekend and she knew me right away and just seemed so much more in tune with reality. She's only got 45 more days of insurance and then we're not sure what to do. She may not be ready to go home but we don't want to sell her house and have her not be able to ever go home. She just turned 78 last week so she's still so young. Prayers for my Mom would be very appreciated and I can now see the power this group has.

Prayers and coming your mothers way!!!

 

[Glynis]

Would you guys mind adding my Mom to your list too (Dorothy). She was sick last spring with the flu and got weak and fell on April 2nd. She called a neighbor who called an ambulance and they brought her to a not so great hospital. That hospital thought she had an infection (they now say they were contaminating her blood when they took the samples) and they put her on a very strong antibiotic. She was already having problems with colitis and this antibiotic just destroyed her. She was there for 3 weeks and they only had her on IV fluids so she was very week but the time we fought with the insurance company and got her transfer to a great hospital where she had her gall bladder, colon, large intestine and piece of her small intestine removed. She was in intensive care for 6 weeks and most of the time we weren't sure she would make it. She was in rehab and a nursing home until Oct when she went home with 24hr care in her home. She was just starting to make good progress when she ended up back in the hospital on Christmas day. She's not dealing well with the colostomy, has been having memory issues, isn't eating well and won't participate in rehab. When I saw her 2 weeks ago she didn't even know who I was. Well now we find out she has a thyroid problem and the doctor thinks that could be a HUGE part of her memory and "attitude" problems. I saw her last weekend and she knew me right away and just seemed so much more in tune with reality. She's only got 45 more days of insurance and then we're not sure what to do. She may not be ready to go home but we don't want to sell her house and have her not be able to ever go home. She just turned 78 last week so she's still so young. Prayers for my Mom would be very appreciated and I can now see the power this group has.

Definitely in my prayers. 78 is so young to have to deal with giving up independence.

Isn't it amazing what the power of this group is? Just think what could happen if everyone in the world would do this kind of thing for people they've never met.

 

[triplefigs]

Well I know it's been awhile since I have been online, but I read quite often. I wanted to share what has happened in Mya's life this week.

Over the last few weeks, I had decided to get my life back in line spiritually and on Sunday evening said a prayer for my daughter to be healed, having faith in the Lord that if it was his will, then it would happen. (Been reading a bit of Luke). So with that being said I went to work on Monday. Well around noon I get a call from the wife. Mya has just gotten out of therapy and had decided to throw her crutches down and walk by herself approxamently 15 feet. This is a girl who had only taken TWO steps before by herself without falling.

She has continued on this pace and last night walked approxamently 20+ feet without falling 4 times!

She is not "cured" from cp, but mentally she has been strengthened to try and walk by herself and not "fear" falling down. Now when she falls, she's like "hold on I can do it." She will then craw to a wall raise herself up and proceed from there.

Thanks for letting me share my story.

She is also still working on potty training and still doesn't want to tell us when she needs to go, but is holding it most of the time until we take her. Just one or two accidents per day.

Mac,

That is wonderful. Rees and Brantley-Kate both have CP (hypotonic). BK used to fall at a minimum of 20 times a day and has knocked her teeth out several times. She has been doing so well lately that she is being completely discharged from PT in 2 weeks! I'm amazed! So I completely understand your joy in seeing Mya do so well and make such tremendous strides (no pun intended). You give that miracle girl a hug from us and tell her we're proud of her!

Denise

 

[triplefigs]

Hi everyone...

Haven't been around lately...I am hoping things have finally slowed down. Had 6 extra people this weekend...grandchild, his parents, 2 yr old, MIL..yikes...I still haven't finished laundry.

I'd be up for going on a trip. I am flexible with dates....dh is fine with it. Let me know the plan...

Kristine

Hi, Kristine!

 

[triplefigs]

Finally got around to designing designs for our trip in NOW less than two weeks. These are for Alyssa.

Now, I have to get around to making two designs for the whole family. Any chance I'll be able to get Amy to actually iron them?

--Kevin

Love them! Especially the Jo Jo Circus. Very cute.

 

[triplefigs]

So I had a GREAT… did I say GREAT weekend. DH came home Saturday after his 5 very long week trip. We had a nice family day both Saturday and Sunday. Then Monday he had to go in and file his travel voucher and I had reserve duty for the afternoon. Then it was off to our friends house for dinner.
This morning was TAX appointment morning. I think things went well, we have a few more things to give our CPA (we forgot) and we should come out ok.
Today is the unofficial promotion release day. Tomorrow is the official, commanders will let their troops know day. Well usually it leaks out the day before, but so far NOTHING. It kills me!!! DH is waiting to see if he makes E-8. Dear God I hope he does.

Glad you had such a great weekend. PD for the promotion!

 

[itdjbw]

What shows did you see??

We saw Ricky Martin at the Aladdin on the Friday night, huge crowd and he was great, then Saturday we saw 'O' at the Bellagio. If you go to this show the stage effects are part of the amazing show so don't sit too close as you don't get the overall effect.

Where are you staying??

 

[triplefigs]

UPDATE:

I have wonderful news about the little boy I asked you all to pray for last night

he is in a medically induced coma - he has a staph/strep b infection in his hip and appears to be responding to the medical treatment.

He is not out of the woods yet but our priest seems very optimistic and things definately look better than they did yesterday - at least now they know what they are dealing with

please continue to keep him in your prayers - I will let you know as I get more updates

Very good news. He's in my prayers for a full and complete recovery.

 

[triplefigs]

Would you guys mind adding my Mom to your list too (Dorothy). She was sick last spring with the flu and got weak and fell on April 2nd. She called a neighbor who called an ambulance and they brought her to a not so great hospital. That hospital thought she had an infection (they now say they were contaminating her blood when they took the samples) and they put her on a very strong antibiotic. She was already having problems with colitis and this antibiotic just destroyed her. She was there for 3 weeks and they only had her on IV fluids so she was very week but the time we fought with the insurance company and got her transfer to a great hospital where she had her gall bladder, colon, large intestine and piece of her small intestine removed. She was in intensive care for 6 weeks and most of the time we weren't sure she would make it. She was in rehab and a nursing home until Oct when she went home with 24hr care in her home. She was just starting to make good progress when she ended up back in the hospital on Christmas day. She's not dealing well with the colostomy, has been having memory issues, isn't eating well and won't participate in rehab. When I saw her 2 weeks ago she didn't even know who I was. Well now we find out she has a thyroid problem and the doctor thinks that could be a HUGE part of her memory and "attitude" problems. I saw her last weekend and she knew me right away and just seemed so much more in tune with reality. She's only got 45 more days of insurance and then we're not sure what to do. She may not be ready to go home but we don't want to sell her house and have her not be able to ever go home. She just turned 78 last week so she's still so young. Prayers for my Mom would be very appreciated and I can now see the power this group has.

Prayers are being said right now!

 

[itdjbw]

Denise - good to see you 'pop' in, hope things are going well.

Great news on BK!!!

 

[tmfranlk]

Mac,

That is wonderful. Rees and Brantley-Kate both have CP (hypotonic). BK used to fall at a minimum of 20 times a day and has knocked her teeth out several times. She has been doing so well lately that she is being completely discharged from PT in 2 weeks! I'm amazed! So I completely understand your joy in seeing Mya do so well and make such tremendous strides (no pun intended). You give that miracle girl a hug from us and tell her we're proud of her!

Denise

That is great news for BK! Congratulations to her on all of her hard work.

 

[triplefigs]

Actually one thing before I go - Denise where did you get your ticker from? It takes up much less space than mine and I'm consious (sp) my posts are sometimes shorter than my sig!

Countdown Generator

 

[julia & nicks mom]

quick note to everyone who pmed me about the bags - I am trying to get some better pictures of the backpack and get you some better details on it -

I need a model and hope DH will do this for me tonight - my mom will be here in the morning though - so I will definately get it then -

I will probably pm you all tomorrow with final details