Yes, this is short but sweet. Kinda like me! Ha, ha.
Sam is doing well. His shoulder is healing and working. Which is wonderful. What is so not wonderful is the other shoulder. He is having surgery on it next Tuesday.
If we are MIA, it's not cause we don't love you. Just hectic. The sun is out, and spring fever is fierce. The basement is begging to be finished and Sam needs all my love.
So, in a nutshell. We are alive. We still love each other ( and the kids..) Sam is having more surgery and the basement is not yet done.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
The morning after...
Morning has broken...
It was an interesting night. Poor Sam doesn't fare so well with all the medications. From anethesia to the local block in his neck, and the prescriptons he was sent home with. The poor thing was throwing up a portion of the night. I got up with him three times that I can remember. The rest is a blur. Changing Ice packs, making sure he had water and crackers, and was taking his medicine on time...kinda all mixes together. ( Like having a new baby! )
Morning came nonetheless. And we are ok. He is resting really well this morning. And I am getting some much needed house work done. I am so thankful that I can be here to take care of him. Without the stress of worrying about a job, days off and that kind of stuff. It really is a blessing. To be here when my family needs me. Although, I must admit that being a mostly SAHM is harder than I ever imagined it would be.
So, for today...I am sending a shout out to all the Mom's out there.
You are making a difference. You are the glue that holds it all together. You are beautiful!
It was an interesting night. Poor Sam doesn't fare so well with all the medications. From anethesia to the local block in his neck, and the prescriptons he was sent home with. The poor thing was throwing up a portion of the night. I got up with him three times that I can remember. The rest is a blur. Changing Ice packs, making sure he had water and crackers, and was taking his medicine on time...kinda all mixes together. ( Like having a new baby! )
Morning came nonetheless. And we are ok. He is resting really well this morning. And I am getting some much needed house work done. I am so thankful that I can be here to take care of him. Without the stress of worrying about a job, days off and that kind of stuff. It really is a blessing. To be here when my family needs me. Although, I must admit that being a mostly SAHM is harder than I ever imagined it would be.
So, for today...I am sending a shout out to all the Mom's out there.
You are making a difference. You are the glue that holds it all together. You are beautiful!
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
So far...so good.
We are finally home!!!
Sam is doing alright. He is starting to hurt, but that is to be expected. The surgery went well with no complications. His shoulder was more torn up than his Dr. thought it was, so it took quite a bit longer than I was prepared for. ( See me standing in front of the recovery window on the door )
He should be fully recovered within 2 months, and able to stop wearing his brace within a week.
Thanks so much for your love and prayers!
It makes all the difference.
Our love to each of you...
XOXO
Sam and Amy
Sam is doing alright. He is starting to hurt, but that is to be expected. The surgery went well with no complications. His shoulder was more torn up than his Dr. thought it was, so it took quite a bit longer than I was prepared for. ( See me standing in front of the recovery window on the door )
He should be fully recovered within 2 months, and able to stop wearing his brace within a week.
Thanks so much for your love and prayers!
It makes all the difference.
Our love to each of you...
XOXO
Sam and Amy
Monday, February 16, 2009
Prayers for Sam
Sam is having shoulder surgery tomorrow. If you have a chance, just say a little prayer that all goes well for him. He has been in alot of pain, and hasn't been able to lift his arm over his head for quite sometime!!! Hopefully he will be safe and sound. You know how protective I get when it comes to Sam. He is not only my hubby. He is my best friend and soul mate. My life would be a waste if it weren't for him. He is everything I wish I could be. My Hero. My Heart.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
A Good Recipe
A GREAT RECIPE
1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.
2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Talk to God about what is going on in your life. Buy a lock if you have to.
3. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, 'My purpose is to __________ today. I am thankful for ______________'.
4. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
5. Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts.
6. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
7. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
8. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a College kid with a maxed out charge card.
9. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
10. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
11. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
12. You are not so important that you have to win every argument. agree to disagree.
13. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
14. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
15. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
16. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, will this matter?'
17. Forgive everyone for everything.
18. What other people think of you is none of your business.
19. GOD heals everything - but you have to ask Him.
20. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
21. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch!!!
22. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
23. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements: I am thankful for __________. Today I accomplished _________.
24. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.
25. When you are feeling down, start listing your many blessings. you'll be smiling before you know it.
1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.
2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Talk to God about what is going on in your life. Buy a lock if you have to.
3. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, 'My purpose is to __________ today. I am thankful for ______________'.
4. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
5. Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts.
6. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
7. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
8. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a College kid with a maxed out charge card.
9. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
10. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
11. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
12. You are not so important that you have to win every argument. agree to disagree.
13. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
14. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
15. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
16. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, will this matter?'
17. Forgive everyone for everything.
18. What other people think of you is none of your business.
19. GOD heals everything - but you have to ask Him.
20. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
21. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch!!!
22. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
23. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements: I am thankful for __________. Today I accomplished _________.
24. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.
25. When you are feeling down, start listing your many blessings. you'll be smiling before you know it.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Wednesday?
What happened to Wednesday?
That's the problem when you are sick. The days get all messed up and you lose one or two. Most of the day was spent sleeping. I have been really sick. Although today I am feeling better. Like I am up and moving around. Ellie is at school today, so I am trying to catch back up on things that got left behind! Ha, ha. It's hard when you are outnumbered!
Hopefully some time will be spent studying my scriptures today. That is one of my personal goals for the year. To do more than read scriptures...but to really ponder and study the words that the good Lord has given me. Perhaps it will make me wake back up and remember how excited I was when the gospel first came into my life. It was such a wonderful time!
Hopefully you are all staying well out there. Valentines day is just around the corner...
May you have a happy day!
That's the problem when you are sick. The days get all messed up and you lose one or two. Most of the day was spent sleeping. I have been really sick. Although today I am feeling better. Like I am up and moving around. Ellie is at school today, so I am trying to catch back up on things that got left behind! Ha, ha. It's hard when you are outnumbered!
Hopefully some time will be spent studying my scriptures today. That is one of my personal goals for the year. To do more than read scriptures...but to really ponder and study the words that the good Lord has given me. Perhaps it will make me wake back up and remember how excited I was when the gospel first came into my life. It was such a wonderful time!
Hopefully you are all staying well out there. Valentines day is just around the corner...
May you have a happy day!
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Tackle it Tuesday...
More like Turf it Tuesday!!!
Being sick throws a kink in things. But all the laundry is done. Now if they would all just put it away...*sighs*
I do have to teach a Yoga class for YW tonight. So, I have pretty much been taking it easy. Ellie is watching PBS. Because it is the only thing with kid programming in the middle of the day. And we made a loaf of yummy homemade bread. The ultimate make you feel better treat! Kids should be home from school shortly and it will get hectic. Tuesdays are filled with Scouts, Activity days and piano lessons. There is a brief lull when we try to eat dinner, but that's about it!!!
More medicine has made it's way down my throat and as soon as it kicks in I am going for a walk. On my treadmill. Cause it's snowing outside. And Brrrrr cold! What I would give for a stroll down warm sand. *sigh again*
Being sick throws a kink in things. But all the laundry is done. Now if they would all just put it away...*sighs*
I do have to teach a Yoga class for YW tonight. So, I have pretty much been taking it easy. Ellie is watching PBS. Because it is the only thing with kid programming in the middle of the day. And we made a loaf of yummy homemade bread. The ultimate make you feel better treat! Kids should be home from school shortly and it will get hectic. Tuesdays are filled with Scouts, Activity days and piano lessons. There is a brief lull when we try to eat dinner, but that's about it!!!
More medicine has made it's way down my throat and as soon as it kicks in I am going for a walk. On my treadmill. Cause it's snowing outside. And Brrrrr cold! What I would give for a stroll down warm sand. *sigh again*
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