I'm still here (believe it or not!)

For those of you who might still pop in once in awhile to read my blog I apologize for not keeping it updated. I am still struggling with health issues and have not been feeling up to posting. After several trips to doctors and the ear, nose and throat doctor they have told me they think that my symptoms are related to my Arnold Chiari Malformation and have referred me to see a neurologist. I have an appointment in December and am hoping to get some answers and help.

For those of you who do not know what Chiari Malformation is: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arnold-Chiari_malformation

In addition to feeling lousy, October was a busy month. I used all my energy to keep up with my very active 3 year old. Lily had a wonderful time trick or treating. She was so exhausted she fell asleep on top of her treats.

Next up Thanksgiving. My sister, who usually hosts our family holidays will be spending Thanksgiving with her girls in Illinois. Her eldest daughter Sarah is expecting her second child on December 6th, exactly 1 year apart from her first baby! I will be having my brothers over for Turkey dinner and am looking forward to spending the holiday with them.

Lily is already excited about Santa Claus and Christmas......it is going to be so fun for her this year!

Until next time........sunshine & peace, Jen

Happy Fall Y'all!

Boy, once again I am behind on things...not just posting to my blog...behind on everything! It really does seem like there are not enough hours in the day. Lily is so very active, and with my 46th birthday approaching I have to admit I am feeling OLD!

The old feeling also could be because I am not feeling well again. *sigh* Currently on my 4th round of antibiotics since the first week in September. My doc says my immune system is pretty much shot right now. I am working on building it back up, but, since my gastric bypass I am having trouble doing that no matter how many vitamins and supplements I take.

I was tired of sitting around the house thinking of how awful I was feeling so we got out to get some fresh air over the weekend. We took Lily to the apple orchard and pumpkin patch and it was great to get out. She had a wonderful time, and so did I! I love, love, love making those kinds of memories for my kids.

I remember my mom taking me and my younger brother when we were little. It was an annual event...I did the same with Cody and now with Lily. It is a good thing to have family traditions!

Sunshine, peace and Happy Autumn my friends.... ~ Jen ~

Asking for prayers for Nick.....

I have decided that Facebook is a wonderful thing! Since I started "facebooking" I have reconnected with many old friends, former classmates and former co-workers. Some people I haven't seen in almost 30 years. It is a great way to catch up and keep in touch.

One of the many people that I have reconnected with on facebook is Kathy Schoonover McClellan. I have known Kathy since we were little girls in grade school. This morning my thoughts and prayers are with Kathy and her son Nick. Nick was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in May 2005.

You can read more about his story at: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/nickmcclellan/mystory

Today Nick will be having more surgery. Please keep Nick and his family in your thoughts and prayers.