Thursday, October 25, 2012

A rough morning

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This morning has been rough.

Jim's surgery was postponed til next Wednesday, which is Halloween Day.  Great way to ruin a holiday for the kids huh?  Not much we can do about that though... that darn tumor must come out!

When Jim was diagnosed 2 weeks ago now, he was placed on a hefty dose of steroids to shrink swelling in the brain and slow the growth of the tumor.  That med is both a blessing and a curse though as it has shot his blood sugar thru the roof and causing a bad case of thrush in his mouth and throat.  Surgery was then postponed because he cannot be intubated until that clears.  We will meet with our Doctor today to see about getting him on insulin shots as the pill he takes to lower sugars is not working.  He cannot have the sugery until the sugars are under control as well.

Our children have been holding up pretty well, although their anxieties are starting to take over.  My youngest does not want to go to school and cries every morning... which is ultimatley breaking my heart and causing even more stress.  It's so hard to know how to handle him... as my own anxiety is hard to handle.  Right now, my legs feel like jelly and my body is trembling.  The thought that my child is feeling the same way is horrid. 

I have so much to say... to share with you... it's just so hard.  As I sit here I find it's too hard to open up and let the emotion flow.  I will post frequent updates as I can and I'm still trying to get through many many emails, so if I haven't gotten to you yet, please know I am trying.

A fundraiser has been set up to help us provide the meds Jim needs until insurance comes thru, a link to that is in the upper right hand corner if you would like to help in any way. 

Much Love to you all... hug your loved ones today.  


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Monday, October 22, 2012

This Post SUCKS!

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This post really sucks... its does.
A new chapter has opened in our twisted fairy tale and I've been unable to find the words to share with you what is going on... so I'll just jump and hope the parachute opens...

My husband was diagnosed and admitted to the hospital with a very large tumor in his brain a week and a half ago. That same afternoon, he was diagnosed with a 2 inch mass in his lung.

The first biopsy was unsuccessful, so we can't be 100% sure it is cancer even though the Docs are sure it is... I'm praying for a miracle.

Time is not on our side... he has no more time to wait and the brain tumor will be removed tomorrow at 8am. It will then be biopsied. 

God willing he will make it through the risks... the tumor is ping pong ball sized and sits in his language communication center... we are frightened as he may lose his ability to speak or understand speech... losing all cognition.  We have placed this in God's hands and need prayer...

The kicker is... we have no health insurance like so many others...
The hospital is holding off billing us for all of their services as insurance paperwork is pending...
BUT the medications he will need will be many and costly...

If you find it in your heart to donate to Jim's Medical Fund, a fundraiser has been set up {Link below- Click crowdfunding until I can figure out why the widget is not showing up}.  Even just small amounts of $5 and $10 will add up so that when he makes it thru surgery I can bring him home. 
                                                                   Crowdfunding

 

I'll write more soon to keep you updated and OH if you could share this I would be forever grateful.



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Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Tip Toe and Features

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hello lovelies!!  Welcome to tip-toe thru tuesday co-hosted by myself, Andie from Crayon Freckles, and Christy from Christy's Cuties

I wish I could say I've gotten sooooo much done with my few days away from the blog... and I have gotten quite a bit done, but it's never enough.  My family is dealing with a few issues these past few weeks {and I don't see a quick end in sight yet} so bare with me... I'll be back later this week.  I hope you kinda miss me!  I'll be popping around to see what you've been up to!


thanks to everyone who linked up to last week's party!  here are the toP 2 pOSts from last week plus one of mY faVEsdon't forget to check out Andi's Fave and Christy's fave. if you're featured, grab a featured button from my button page!
Easy Folded Wire Ring Tutorial from the Jewelry Making Journal





 




PoST aNYtHiNG you've created (show me some etsy shops and giveaways!)

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Link back to my page somewhere on your blog

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Thursday, October 4, 2012

finding the time...

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If you're there...
I just wanted to let you know, I'm desperately needing to step back from the blog for a few days.
I just can't seem to find the time to complete a sentence,
much less a project.
Appointments, sickness, paperwork, responsibilities have become more than I can handle...
if you could see my home, you'd agree... I need to find time... to get my ducks in order.
Prioritize.
Take care of me.
I'll be back... I'll still be visiting your wonderful blogs and projects
simply because they make me happy.



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Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Tip Toe and Features!

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hello lovelies!!  Welcome to tip-toe thru tuesday co-hosted by myself, Andie from Crayon Freckles, and Christy from Christy's Cuties

The other day I wrote about the Pay it Forward project...about doing a little something nice for other people, there's still time to help me spread some joy... check it out {here} it wouldn't take much of your time!


thanks to everyone who linked up to last week's party!  there were 88 wonderful entries.  here are the toP 2 pOSts from last week plus one of mY faVEsdon't forget to check out Andie's fave and Christy's fave. if you're featured, grab a featured button from my button page!


PoST aNYtHiNG you've created (show me some etsy shops and giveaways!)

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Link back to my page somewhere on your blog


I'd love to have you follow along but not required
I follow back too.

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