September 2, 2009

Good Morning Everyone! Well Jeff was able to go to the movies! Yeah Josh! They went to see District 9. Jeff said it was very scary. Last night we had a real scare. Jeff's legs started to shake uncontrollably and he couldn't swallow. Water and food was just staying in his mouth or coming back out. He asked me to stay home this morning because he didn't know who could help him. Josh and I had a very hard time getting him into the shower later. I am struggling with anger, fear and impatience. And guilt over feeling and acting that way. Please pray for patience for me and mercy for Jeff. I really hate brain tumors this morning. Both he and I doubted he would make it through the night. his breathing was so labored. He was able to sleep pretty well last night and he is Ok again this morning. Well we had a change in plans again. Vangie and Josh are going to get married at their church in Colorado this coming weekend, Sept 6; their original date. They will still come down for the 24th of October and we will have an open house for them. This makes a lot of sense to me and removes one thing from my overfilled plate. We are very happy for them. On another bright note...Jeff's sister, Jo, is coming to visit us Sept. 11-14. YEAH! She lives in Wisconsin-make sure you pack your shorts and your sandals. It will still be hot here.The picture today is Jim, John and Jeff in Boy Scouts. Look at the size of those sleeping bags!All for now, thanks again for praying and loving us!-Gina-

September 1, 2009

Today is Tuesday September 1. Jeff had a really rough weekend. But had a much better day yesterday. YEAH!I took the Hospice nurse's advice and medicated Jeff before he went to sleep last night. His coughing was a lot less and his sleep was better as well. I slept most of the night and feel SO much better. Josh is taking Jeff to the movies today! YEAH Josh! Then they are going to McDonald's for lunch. Gotta love a fish sandwich. Nice and soft and oh so tasty. Vangie and Josh Dudeck (I can't believe I will have two son-in-laws named Josh) have decided to get married down here in Phoenix. I told Vangie that if her dad was still alive in October that I would not leave him here to go to Colorado for them to get married. (I am not the important part here-they are). So they decided to get hitched at our house. The date is October 24. The wedding will be VERY small and we will have an open house after for all of our friends. We do not expect family to come out. They want absolutely no fuss, which is good. I have started to get our backyard ready and will plant the winter grass in a few weeks. Thank you all for your continuing support-we love you all! -Gina-