wow

I was reading some of my older posts and this really is the most depressing blog!! Sadly, it's only what happens in my life, should I sugarcoat it?? ;)
Things went well with the heart procedure, they say meds will be enough to control it. So see, some good news for once!
Braden is doing much better behaviourally than he was a year ago, but is still having medical issues with his mouth and his stomach.
I'm having issues with my right eye again, the optometrist says there's fluid in my macula; so off the the retina specialist again. No worries, I'm used to the health stuff by now, so whatever!\
My little Henry is a joy to me. He's such a sweet, affectionate little guy. He'll never replace Chloe, of course, but I do love him dearly and it has helped my heartache over her loss a lot.
D.

Missing you

A year ago today I lost my little Chloe. Words still can't express my grief. I still miss her with all my heart. RIP my sweet babyjane, life hasn't been the same without you. :( :(

Post-Xmas

Christmas was good; enjoyed a quiet one with my boys. :) They went and stood in line at 1 am boxing day for me so I could get a new computer which I'm typing on and it's fantastic! They're good boys. :) Braden and I went and got a new wireless router today too and it's awesome. Braden's still having issues from his wisdom teeth removal surgery two freakin' months ago so hopefully the dentist can get him in AGAIN tomorrow. Seems neverending!
I'm going to make homemade turkey soup tomorrow.
Teaching make up lessons on Wednesday, then the heart procedure on Thursday.
Blog soon.
D.

Merry Xmas

My god, I can't believe I haven't blogged since summer, and it's Xmas this weekend!! I really should blog more often.
So let's see...the health issues continue...wearing the permanent leg braces all the time now: had to have them modified but they're tolerable now. Had another spinal injection procedure on Friday. And found out last week that I may have a blocked coronary artery and I'm scheduled to have an angiogram and possible angioplasty next Thurs, Dec. 30th. The good times just never stop here!! Hopefully all will be well.
Really missing Chloe, my first Xmas without her in 17 years. Henry does help fill the void and he is so lovable and sweet, but I don't think I'll ever stop missing my little Chloe.
Wow, I'm just full of Christmas cheer here, eh! lol
I am baking cookies at the moment, so I'm trying! :):)
Happy holidays to all!
D.

Summer Update

Well, let's see....this summer hasn't been my favourite since I broke my ankle (AGAIN 20th time can you believe it!) on June 26th. I was in a wheelchair for 7 weeks and on house arrest accordingly. blah. On the plus side, I read a LOT of books this summer!! Like, I am keeping the public library in business LOT of books!
Had my follow-up fracture clinic appt last week and my ankles are not going to heal...:( I'm being fitted for permanent braces on both legs next week, will have to keep wearing the cast until I get them in a few weeks. I have to see a specialist the orthopedic surgeon is sending me to to try and find a permanent solution for me because this fracturing business is getting sooooo old. They may be able to do an ankle replacement, not sure with the Osteogenesis Imperfecta. Here's hoping!

Tomorrow is my oldest son's 21st birthday, I feel so old!!! yikes. Time flies. He's going back to college in October for video game creation, and since he has lived in Nintendoland for most of those 21 years, I think this is a good choice!

Youngest son is helping my ex husband roof as a part time job again this summer. Keeps him out of trouble, which in turn makes mama happy!

D.

and things plod on

That doesn't sound very exciting for a blog entry, but things are actually okay at the moment. Do you believe it!!?
Braden's moving in with his father, so that's helpful to the stress level and the level of things being stolen from our house. I've told Alex he needs to have a job by the end of June or he'll be facing eviction as well.
This is lightening my load, I have to say.
I feel very happy this week.
A visit I had on the weekend (DD)didn't hurt either. hee!!
Things are good.
:)
D.

Busy Debbie

I've been very busy with my students having RCM theory and practical exams, and we just had our annual concert a couple weeks ago. On top of that I had a really bad flu which lasted nearly a month. I'm still not 100%. While recuperating I had an idea for a children's story. I wrote it, then after it was done I was at Chapters and discovered a book with much the same premise as mine, so back to the drawing board. Kind of bummed me out, I was really excited and thought it was a really unique concept. Oh well.
Still having problems with my youngest son. He is going to be going to stay with his father for a bit, I think. Tough love is needed, I can't see him being successful in life the way he's going at all and I want him to be happy and have an honest, successful life, not end up in prison or worse.
I persevere...
D.