Good News

I was really trying to stay positive, but everyone I would talk to was so worried to hear about the cyst found on Deaneth's brain, so naturally you have this doubt in the back of your mind of not knowing. Not to mention that she fought and conquered colon cancer 11 years ago, so there is always the worry of hearing that it has come back some where else within her body. But after having the doctor (who Jody really likes) come by after reviewing all the information and giving his take on the symptoms and situation can really put your mind at ease and you finally feel like you can breathe again. The doctor really feels that Deaneth's blood sugar level brought on these seizures and has diagnosed her as diabetic. She is a little upset that she will not be able to drink her sweet tea and eat all of her favorite foods like she did. He feels that the cyst is not causing the problem and that we would be surprised to know of how many people have these in their brains. There was one other small spot that looked swollen and may have gotten that way from so many seizures. He wants to watch this spot but first wants to get her sugar levels back in order and then have her come back for a follow up to see about the swollen spot. She will be in the hospital for a few days. God is so good! It is not great news, but it is definitely good news. Thanks again for the prayers.

Update on Deaneth

So much happened yesterday and last night ... They performed another lengthy test late in the afternoon and waited and waited to get the results. During this whole time, Deaneth kept saying she just wanted to go home, but she kept having episodes which they couldn't really say were seizures or not (that was frustrating). But each time they kept getting worse and worse. They told her that her situation wasn't life threatening and she and Jody were so tired so they came home. After Jody walked in the door, Van (his dad) called upset saying that she had another attach which was so much worse and he wanted to get her somewhere fast. So Jody rushed back to pick them both up and took off for Tyler. Deaneth's sister lives there and she was adamant about her being there because she knows a lot of great doctors there. As of last night after she got there she had another bad episode which they now confirm are definitely seizures. The are giving her medication to control them and did another CAT scan and chest xray last night. Now we are just waiting to hear from the doctors there on what the next steps should be. Deaneth's mother was out of town at a dairy convention and her flight wasn't schedule to come in until tonight. No one wanted to worry her until she got in, but we broke down and told her and she has caught an earlier flight and should be in at around 10 this morning.

I will keep trying to update. I feel as if the phone has been glued to my ear and my mouth is so dry from talking to everyone, but I don't mind because it makes me realize how many great friends and family we have. We are so blessed to have these people behind us with prayers and caring words. Thank you!

Please Pray

Jody's mom, Deaneth, has been having episodes with her vision, her left eye lid opening and closing involuntarily, and her left hand drawing up. She is so stubborn and had not told anyone, so of course, when we found out about it today, we immediately thought mini strokes and took her to the clinic in Sulphur Springs. They told us to go to the emergency room. She has been going through a series of tests and had a CAT scan. So far, we know that her blood sugar level is really high and they have found a cyst on her brain. We are staying very positive and are putting her in God's hand. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

Recovering and Odds n Ends

We are still trying to recover from the Lufkin weekend. It was so cold! Sherry and I hovered by the heater. The kids stayed with my mom until Saturday afternoon and then Jody's mom watched them until we got in Sunday evening. It was so good to see them for about 5 minutes until they were back to fighting. Just kidding - they're good kids!

A few weeks back, Savanna was studying the letter H in school and on Friday she could wear her favorite hat to school. When Jody was out on the road one time, he brought back a coon skin cap and a skunk skin cap for the kids, so Savanna decided to wear the coon cap. Of course Shane couldn't go without wearing the skunk. I had to get a few shots of them wearing them. We were getting ready for school so I apologize for the underwear shots of Shane (but yeah for underwear - no more pull ups!)

The other pics are of the triplets I typed about earlier. The are so cute and HUNGRY! They chase their moma everywhere. It's as if you can just hear them saying, "more milk moma" over and over as they chase her down. Poor moma goat.

And finally, the last picture is of Shane with his warmer weather hair cut saying, "cheez".

Triplets

Well, Saturday night the other moma goat or Shane's goat had her babies. This time it was three! These were much smaller than Savanna's twins of course and we have been worried about the smallest one, but we think and hope that they will all make it. Shane and Savanna are so excited. Shane keeps saying that he has three baby goats. So, we have gone from a herd of two to a herd of seven. I keep forgetting to take my camera to get some shots of them.

Also, it's time for another Lufkin weekend which I don't always look forward to because it takes so much time and energy and I come back so tired. And now on top of that, it is going to be cold and rainy. Wow, am I being negative or what.

But on a more positive note, I have booked our travel plans for the summer. Drum roll..... We are going to Disneyland! I am getting so excited. We are going with my parents, my sisters and their families. Everyone is planning their own family things to do except on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday we are for sure all going to Disneyland together. So because we might not ever plan another California trip again, we have decided to go early and stay late to do some other fun things. I have us flying into San Diego to go to the zoo and then flying out of Los Angeles so we can hopefully tour Universal Studios, see the Hollywood walk of fame and "Rodeo Drive, baby" (what movie?) We will be going at the end of June and I can't wait. I think I am more excited about it than the kids.

Bachelor Irony

Ok, is it just me or did Jason do to Molly what DeAnna did to him. "I didn't choose you, but now I wish I would have." - gag. In a way, I wish Molly would have gotten past him and found someone else and told him to hit the road jack. This whole roller coaster, back and forth, wishy washy Bachelor has made me sick to my stomach. I would like to say that I won't ever watch another episode of the Bachelor or Bachelorette because of this, but I am sure I will get sucked right back into it next time. I look forward to watching the next episode of "After The Rose" tonight because I feel he will probably be back to break it off with Molly and ask Jillian for another chance. Ha Ha.

Guilt

Can I just say that Jody and I definately get the award for the worst parents. Savanna lost one of her top teeth yesterday and was so excited to have the tooth fairy come last night, but guess what parents forgot about her arrival. I am so ashamed and feel so guilty and Jody feels it as well. Savanna was such a trooper this morning and said that she must have been really busy last night. She was excited because now she could take her tooth to school and show all of her friends and still be able to bring it back tonight and have her take it. She is such a precious girl and we love her and her attitude so much!! She will definately be getting an apology letter and bonus from the tooth fairy tonight.