Status Post Bypass......

Thought you would like to see some pics of Papa......


Before Bypass. Has to have that hat.....



The boys visiting Papa.......

Papa & Randy

Glass Half Full.....

Hoping to be able to visit the lighthouse again with Papa soon......


That's Regina on the far right........


That is how I am going to look at all that has happened the last couple days. The half full glass for Daddy is that he had his Cath and we found out what was going on before he had a major heart attack, or worse. With my friend Regina I know her stroke could have been a lot worse. Regina is now able to move her right arm & leg. But, is still not able to talk. I think I am more devastated by this happening to her than Daddy's news. I think after Daddy's surgery and recovery that he will feel like a new man. I worry how much Regina will completely recover? We are going to have to believe that she will recover completely and have patience. A song I was listening to today words were, " God does move our mountains. But, sometimes just one stone at a time."

A lot will be going on at work and now at home the next few weeks. We are in the process of hiring a new doctor. She is supposed to start July 1st. Regina was in the middle of getting our ECHO lab accredited. She also did a lot to help our nurses. So, we will have to make some staffing decisions. I just pray that God will allow everything to fall into place and the correct decisions will always be made.

Praying for Papa, Nana, Regina......

Love Ya,
Christy

After The Rain....

Hibiscus......

Hosta......

That is actually fake fern in that container.

Definately will not have to water....

Weekend Work

This past weekend was spent getting the yard Spring Cleaned.....It was warm. But, we had a good breeze so the temps were not too bad. It took "2" trailer loads of mulch to cover all the beds. I can't wait for my lantana to start blooming. That will put the finishing touches on the beds. We just had a good rain which was badly needed. I have tried really hard to select plants that are drought resistant. So, time will tell how much watering I will have to do. It looks like that my 2 watering cans so far cover all currently. I can handle that. Tomorror the week will already be half over. Hope all are having a good week and looking forward to Mother's Day. This family sure does have some good Mama's in it. So, all those Dad's & Kids better take care of them on their special day.

Love to all,
Christy

Front Yard


Side Yard


Back Deck


Side Deck

Wonderful Weekend....

We had a wonderful weekend of Family Fun, Sun & Good Cooking..... The weather was beautiful. Even though I was fussing about the SW wind..... It probably would have been a little warm without it. Nana went with us out in the boat on Saturday. You know Nana she had to bring along the clam rakes. We actually hit a spot that allowed even I to enjoy a little clamming. We got some clams and Nana cooked a clambake Sunday for lunch. Saturday night she fried fish with all the trimmings. So, needless to say we had some good cooking this weekend. Now that I think about it, Nana always cooks good.

The only thing to make it better would have been to have a couple brothers, their wives and 6 beautiful girls on the beach with us. Also, some of Nessa's clams casino would have topped it off. We are looking forward to more weekends spent on the beach. This would have been a great week to be on vacation. But, we have to work. So, we will look forward to the weekend. Hope you all have a wonderful week......

Love Ya,

Christy

Happy Birthday Papa.....

Happy Birthday Daddy.....My wish for you is that on your special day you will not be in any pain and that you will not have to complain about one thing. Maybe this year will bring you relief from all of your aches and pains. Just be thankful that you don't have any kids that are a pain in your side. Ha! Save us a piece of cake and we will see you tonight...

Love Ya,

Christy, Travis & Boys

Spring Feaver

Needless to say I have Spring feaver. Just having a few days off last week was enough for it to set in really bad.....We spent a few days at the beach. The weather was sunny. The wind was a little brisk, so that made it feel a little cool. We have our fingers crossed for this weekend though. The temps are supposed to be in the 80's on Saturday & Sunday. So, we are hoping to get to go out in the boat. Nana & Papa took their neighbor out this past weekend. I told them that if you had to wear a jacket to the beach, I had just as soon not go....

It has been rough getting back in the routine of bedtime and homework. The boys and I are counting down until school is out. We do rush our lives away don't we? But, we all enjoy those lazy days of summer.

Travis has been busy getting a rental ready to rent out again. I think he has finally finished with it. So, he now has to start on my honey do's.... I have a feeling he will find something else to occupy his time.

Love ya all,

Christy