Caitlin standing on her head

Caitlin has decided that this is a funny pose and gets a great reaction from others. She loves to stand on her head and try to look at you between her legs....then she just laughs that infectious laugh that she has. It's adorable!

Caitlin's 1st Birthday party

We celebrated Caitlin's first birthday on Sunday. I can't believe she will be a year old tomorrow. Time sure does fly by. She's walking all over the place now and is surely getting into her fair share of trouble. It breaks my heart to have to get on to her, but she has to learn to obey. She started saying Mama last week, but usually says it when she gets hurt or is tired...otherwise it's dadadadadada! I love it. She has recently discovered pictures - on the mantle, the bookcase, the fridge, the wall, etc. She will find a picture and say hey to whoever is in it. She loves the big bridal portraits of me and Carmen and MawMaw and GaGa's house and the big picture of Papa at CC's house. Her vocabulary consists of Dada, Mama, hey, bye, ball, Papa, and sometimes GaGa. Wonder why the men always come first??? I guess she is a Daddy's girl, GaGa's girl and Papa's girl! We gave her a kitchen for her birthday and she loves it, but loves the box just as much. She has played and played in the box. I should have just asked for a box instead of buying something, huh?

Lee is gearing up for baseball and softball season as well as some basketball. He went to the state tournament in wrestling Saturday and Abbeville won! They were so proud as Abbeville is not known for its wrestling. We are praying that softball will do well this season and are actually going to watch them scrimmage tomorrow. Caitlin loves being out at the field watching the girls. Lee has taken her to a couple of practices already. It will be a busy few months will Lee being gone a lot for games...usually three a week. But the extra money is nice these days!

I'm just working away. We have been extremely busy this year. Seems like we have replaced all the knees, hips, and shoulders in the county. If not, we should be getting close!! At least it's some job security. I could be one of the unfortunate people that are looking for jobs. Just yesterday, I mentioned to a friend that it was a busy day, but everything is better with a positive outlook. I really do love my job and working with my patients. It's the paperwork that drives me crazy. I feel sometimes that my patients don't get the care that they deserve or that I want to give them because I have to focus so much on not signing some form or checking off the wrong box on paper. I know rules have to be followed, but I'd rather just take care of people. In the words of my sister, I choose to be happy! I finished our taxes today and filed them electronically. Thankful to be getting a refund this year instead of having to pay!

Sorry for the delay

I know it has been a couple weeks since I've posted anything. We are getting back in the swing of things after Papa died. It seems surreal at times and so real it's overwhelming at other times. Caitlin will be having her first birthday soon and we are looking forward to her party on Sunday. There will surely be pictures posted. She is also walking and even saying Mama! That just started this week. She's so cute staggering around the house. Of course, that means that she gets into much more trouble from her mama. We've been dealing with the yucky winter blues around here - Caitlin's had an ear infection, Lee had the stomach virus, and I have strep throat. Not exactly my idea of fun, but life nonetheless. I have loved the weather over the past couple of days. Caitlin has been out for a couple of walks and continues to love the outdoors. We are anticipating the beginning of softball season as Lee's brother is the coach of Abbeville High School softball. There will be more said of that in the coming couple of months. Anyway, as I sit here in my pj's with a glass of orange juice and Caitlin's napping in her crib, that's all I will write. Until next time.....

Time change

The funeral time has changed to 2 pm on Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Abbeville.

Papa met Jesus!

Papa went to meet Jesus last night at 11pm. He is now walking the streets of gold in heaven and is singing with the heavenly choir. We are sad, but celebrating the wonderful life he has had. Visitation will be Monday night 6-8pm at Harris Funeral Home and Funeral will be Tuesday 3pm at First Baptist Church Family Life Center in Abbeville. Please continue to lift up our family in prayer. We want God to be glorified in this time.

Please pray

Today has been a long day for our family. Papa has not been responsive at all today. No more nodding of his head or looking at you. The loving papa we all knew and loved was no longer there looking back at us. We made the decision today to take him off of the bipap machine which was helping his breathing. We have all been at the hospital today with him. His breathing continues to get more and more shallow and his oxygen level is dropping. He has been as low as only breathing seven times a minute. We don't know when the end will come, but we do know it's coming. We've all had the time to talk with him and tell him that it's okay for him to go on to live with Jesus. He can see our Lord and Savior; see his mom and dad; see little Bucky; and even meet my brothers before I do. We have so much to be thankful for and we don't want to see him suffer. His IV fluids and the liquid nutrition have all been stopped. He is getting IV Morphine every hour or two for discomfort and trouble breathing or what is called "air hunger." We are all trying to get a little sleep tonight as all eight of us were at the hospital all night and only got a nap here and there. Let me tell ya, those chairs and benches are not made for sleeping. My family has been great by keeping Caitlin for us. Last night was her first night away from home when she was at Aunt Carmen's and tonight she's with MawMaw. Lee and I are getting clothes ready in case we are called during the night to go back to the hospital. Please pray to God for comfort and peace for our family. We are unworthy of the blessings he has bestowed upon us and are grateful for the time we have had together as a family. Until next time....

Please pray

Lee's dad took a turn for the worse yesterday afternoon. He is on the highest oxygen machine he can be on without being on the ventilator, which he doesn't want again. We are amazed he made it through the night. The family has been called in. He still opens his eyes and will nod his head a little, but his eyes have lost their sparkle. Lee came home from his trip to Tennessee last night when I called him. We all were at the hospital all night and have come home long enough to shower and are heading back. Please keep our family in your prayers. We have told Papa that he doesn't need to fight. We know he's tired and it's okay for him to go. Just pray for peace and comfort from the Almighty God during this time.