Sleep Study for J

While J was in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit for two days, the attending physician shared concern for her breathing patterns.   On many occasions her oxygen levels dropped significantly, and we would have a time getting them back up.  

Some of this was due to her lower left lung deflating issues post surgery, as well as coming off of so much general anesthesia.  She was holding her breath, and breathing so irregularly.  

The Doc. asked if she did this at home.  We told him that lately we have noticed her snoring more often, and she does hold her breath at times.  Honestly, she does most of this after we have all gone to sleep, and she gets in that deep sleep.  When I get up in the night (because a bear is keeping me up with his snoring, I would hear her at times.)

Tonight is her sleep study, and we will know for certain if it is sleep apnea, or something else...or nothing at all. :)  We are praying for the "nothing at all".    Yet, if it is something, we want to do whatever we can to get her the help she needs.  

David and I are also going to have sleep studies done.  We both hold our breath in the night, and David snores horribly...as well as holds his breath, and does this weird noise...like he is being strangled.  All during the night I am hitting him to breath.  So, needless to say, I'm not sleeping to even breath irregular myself, because I'm laying there listening to make sure he is going to breath! lol!  

So, we'll see how tonight goes.  :-D

One parent must accompany her...that will be me...(since I don't tend to snore.  ;)  Well, I do snore at times...  

I was told that the sleep study rooms are set up like hotel rooms.  There is a TV with basic cable, and I think we have our own bathroom.  We can bring ipods, cell phones, games, etc.   There is a refrigerator for light snacks or drinks.  Lights out by midnight. :)

A Weekend to Remember

David and Bubb went on a special weekend together to have the "man to man" talk. For quite some time Bubb has been asking questions and wanting "the complete talk". After several months, we believe it was the right time for him.

We had some friends of ours back home (a few years ago) recommend sex educational materials with a biblical perspective. They found out about this program through Focus on the Family. The program is called "Passport2Purity" by Dennis and Barbara Rainey.



























After looking into this ourselves, we decided that this is what the Lord would have us to do. We are very open with answering questions, and it isn't that we aren't comfortable with the talk; This program is wonderful for both those who are comfortable with the talk and those who struggle a bit with it too.

This is a Christ centered program that puts the adult and pre-teen on neutral ground together to discuss intimate questions about their bodies and about sexuality.

The program has lessons and projects that are biblically based. Dennis and Barbara explain the lessons in a very understandable way for pre-teens to comprehend (without causing them to feel embarrassed). Also, in a way that will open up discussions for the pre-teen to understand the importance of remaining pure until marriage.

It is suggested that the pre-teen choose one fun event that the parent and pre-teen can do together as a part of their "get-away" weekend.

Bubb chose to see the Christian comedian Tim Hawkins (it was about a 45 min drive one way for them). As an added bonus, he got to meet T.H. in person, and have his photo made with him. He also got autographs for J and his cousin William. :)



At the close of the weekend, Bubb was presented with a special gift to honor his pledge to purity. David gave him a purity ring (from he and I), that has 1 Thess 4:3-4 imprinted around the band.

1 Thessalonians 4:3-4 (New International Version)
3 It is God's will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; 4 that each of you should learn to control his own body in a way that is holy and honorable,

We highly recommend Pass2Purity. Both David and Bubb had a positive experience and enjoyed their weekend together. It brought them closer to the Lord and to each other.

You can go on the Focus on the Family website to find more information about it. 

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Venturing Out!

This weekend J wanted to venture out and do some small road trips. Our guys went out of town to do something called Passport2Purity...of which I will be writing more on a little later. They left about lunchtime on Sat. So J said...Mom, can we go out and shop?

So we did, and we found her several items for spring.

We piddled around at Goodwill...our favorite store! And, Ross...another favorite! We were out for about 2 hours, and I kept asking her if she was ready to go back, and she kept saying...no, I'm feeling great and having fun. She had NO pain while we were out!

Then, last night she went to youth group. I accompanied her, and she did great! She was a little apprehensive about it, yet everyone was so welcoming of her. That helped her feel more at ease.

We have to be extra careful though, because she cannot bend, twist or lift...she is restricted with her physical activity for 6 months! This seems like a long time, but it will go by faster than we think. Until then we must be extra cautious for her 12 fusions to heal properly.

Well, my blog is short today...Josh got his iPod Touch from Fed Ex this morning (he pulled together all of his birthday money to get this thing! - boys and their toys!), and he wants to get it plugged into his itunes to charge...then we are getting onto our school lessons! Thank you Aunt Beth for ordering it for us! He wants to give a special thanks to Uncle Doug, Aunt Beth, Grandpa Roger and Nana for the money towards it for his birthday!

Hope everyone has a beautiful day!

This is Long; Celebrating Our Boy!

Hey, this may take a moment for all the photos to download. :) Enjoy!

Celebrating our Son!

Sorry for the low resolution...they scanned quicker this way. Also, I am posting medium and hopefully they will download quicker for viewing. ;)

Bubb, the day you were born we were so thrilled! Daddy got his boy!



you and proud sissy


Proud Daddy...and sis was so happy to have you "brodder"


A couple of proud Nana's too!


Proud Uncle and Aunt

Here are a few photos through the years. Family...I just couldn't post all, so I put a few of family and a few of friends. Josh's photo album got damaged by heat in storage...so I lost a lot of photos. So until I can go through negatives and get everything reprinted...which will be a huge project someday when I am old and gray! I apologize for some of you being left out.

Here are some birthdays in past, and a few from more present... Also a few random photos mixed in. Enjoy!!

Bubb, your first birthday photos were mixed up with another's photos...I got someone elses and someone got ours. I used to mail my rolls of film (before the day of digitals) into a mail in processor...and I cried and cried because I had NO pictures of your very first birthday. So...here are some from 2nd, 3rd, 5th...then 10th and 11th birthday with some randomness. :)

I did find this of you at 1 yr old

Bubb the boss! 1 yr old. You loved John Deere trucks and Nana Bonnie always came from FL bearing gifts!


At your 2nd b-day I was so so sick. I had planned a big party for you, and could not lift my head to come. So daddy took care of everything, and nana filled in as mom. My friend took video for me, and I cried again...2nd birthday!!! That is 2 of your first b-day's where I cried. :) But things got better from 3 on. :)))


another pic of your 2nd b-day


2nd b-day


3rd B-day, got to be there!! To the left is one of my best friends and your favorite preschool teacher Ms. Angie. :)


3rd b-day Your cousin, you and sissy


5 yrs old Thomas the train ride






Your 10th Birthday


10th b-day with friends


11th Birthday. Last night Dad grilled the Bubb a birthday T-bone!


Birthday T-Bone Heaven!!


Like Father Like Son - 11th B-day

Random Photos of Josh...

With Friends:








With new friend. :)


With new friend Burger

More Random Photos...


Bubb as Baby Jesus in the cousins play


with Nana...I love the expression on your face here!


At Aunt Beth's in FL

Can't Believe...

...Our son Bubb is 11 yrs old today!

I'll post birthday photos tomorrow. Tooooo tired right now to upload and edit.

It was a nice day, but a little busy too.

This evening David cooked steaks on the grill, and I baked him a homemade chocolate cake with homemade choc. icing. We had vanilla and chocolate ice cream with our yummy cake. Our neighbors...with their two sweet children... came over to share cake with us.

One problem...no cake pics!!! My husband, aka Pooh, lit the candles so fast and walked the cake over singing (he just came so fast with no advanced notice). I didn't have time to take photos (or much less think about finding the camera)...when I did grab hold of it, I discovered that the memory card was full, due to J and J making vids during his b-day dinner!!! I had no idea they had filled up the complete card with making vids!!!

We sang, and he blew out candles. Oh well! :-D He had a blast, and that is all that matters.

We had a wonderful day celebrating Bubb's birth. Happy Birthday my dear son!