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Friday, April 27
Thursday, April 19
Saving Dean
The day was finally here. I planned a series of test for him to take with Life Line Screening because he has a growing aorta aneurysm. It's been growing over the years and I fear for the worse. With a little grumbling we made it in and out within 1 hour. Of course, he wouldn't tell me all the details but just knowing that the nurses wanted me in there to tell me what they found was in itself enough to say it could be serious.
Short of it all is that his aorta aneurysm is at 3.2 cm. I think they preform the stint at 4 to 5 cm It's nerve wrecking close but may not be the worse of it. They found out that he has a 70 % blockage on the left side of his neck and that the right side is pumping like mad. OK, that seems pretty darn serious to me but will the man make a doctors appointment to fix it??? His answer to me was " I have things to do first" WHAT!!!... and he says; "that requires surgery". Simple common sense tells me he shouldn't wait but he's a man at days end!! (deduced after talking with many friends whose husbands do the same by thinking they can conquer their illness without any help). No doctors, no pills kinda guy!
Argh! What is a wife to do...nag at him all the time? Ok, at the very least I know what the score and what the tests revealed even if I'm helpless in the fight to save him. I hate that whole horse and water analogy. Why can't I make him drink? The best I know to do... is to do what I always do and that is to keep on praying for him!
Short of it all is that his aorta aneurysm is at 3.2 cm. I think they preform the stint at 4 to 5 cm It's nerve wrecking close but may not be the worse of it. They found out that he has a 70 % blockage on the left side of his neck and that the right side is pumping like mad. OK, that seems pretty darn serious to me but will the man make a doctors appointment to fix it??? His answer to me was " I have things to do first" WHAT!!!... and he says; "that requires surgery". Simple common sense tells me he shouldn't wait but he's a man at days end!! (deduced after talking with many friends whose husbands do the same by thinking they can conquer their illness without any help). No doctors, no pills kinda guy!
Argh! What is a wife to do...nag at him all the time? Ok, at the very least I know what the score and what the tests revealed even if I'm helpless in the fight to save him. I hate that whole horse and water analogy. Why can't I make him drink? The best I know to do... is to do what I always do and that is to keep on praying for him!
Friday, April 6
FMI
A short conversation "For my Information" from a 5 year old girl.
While driving home from the movies, my niece Shea who is never the one to be at a loss for words says "Aunt Colleen you need to put both hands on the wheel"! At the time I'm trying to maintain a steady and what I think safe drive.
Stunned that this comment is coming from a child (did I say a 5 year old) seriously going on 20.
"Oh, ok" I reply. Still in disbelief that I was being checked on this, she proceeds to tell me..."because if you don't we can get into an accident."
"Eh um, no Shea we don't want that!"
So, for the rest of the ride my 2 hands were securely on the wheel in the 3 & 9 o'clock position. Suddenly I felt like I was taking my driving test all over again....lol This adult had a serious reprimand that made a whole lotta sense! Thanks Shea, I will remember to do what you said! Check!
While driving home from the movies, my niece Shea who is never the one to be at a loss for words says "Aunt Colleen you need to put both hands on the wheel"! At the time I'm trying to maintain a steady and what I think safe drive.
Stunned that this comment is coming from a child (did I say a 5 year old) seriously going on 20.
"Oh, ok" I reply. Still in disbelief that I was being checked on this, she proceeds to tell me..."because if you don't we can get into an accident."
"Eh um, no Shea we don't want that!"
So, for the rest of the ride my 2 hands were securely on the wheel in the 3 & 9 o'clock position. Suddenly I felt like I was taking my driving test all over again....lol This adult had a serious reprimand that made a whole lotta sense! Thanks Shea, I will remember to do what you said! Check!
Thursday, April 5
Busy Days
I know I've been a blog slacker lately but with good reason. Just returned from a quick trip from my home town of Chicago. It was a wirlwind stay with so many scheduled events and to do's. Good news is, I did everything I planned on doing, including, a photoshoot with my 2 lovely nieces and another unexpected session with my cousin's 2 boys. Pure delight.
It was rainy the day of the girls shoot but they were complete troopers. Of course each of us has what they call "the Jones curse" by having curly hair that does not cooperate in these kind of conditions. It was funny how we were all saying we should have brought an umbrella. A duh moment for sure! In the end it was so hard to pick a favorite photo. They both looked great in so many. I have to say I just adore being with them and making a memory even if the weather was slightly yucky!!
Also, attended my dear friends wedding last week. What a total blast celebrating with her huge family. Italians really do know how to have FUN!! The food was outrageously good and the best part aside from the ceremony itself was catching up with her family after so long. Great memories!
Here are a few of my favorite photos to date
More to follow including the wedding and some cute ones of my niece Shea. For more check out my photography blog
It was rainy the day of the girls shoot but they were complete troopers. Of course each of us has what they call "the Jones curse" by having curly hair that does not cooperate in these kind of conditions. It was funny how we were all saying we should have brought an umbrella. A duh moment for sure! In the end it was so hard to pick a favorite photo. They both looked great in so many. I have to say I just adore being with them and making a memory even if the weather was slightly yucky!!
Also, attended my dear friends wedding last week. What a total blast celebrating with her huge family. Italians really do know how to have FUN!! The food was outrageously good and the best part aside from the ceremony itself was catching up with her family after so long. Great memories!
Here are a few of my favorite photos to date
More to follow including the wedding and some cute ones of my niece Shea. For more check out my photography blog
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