Post #2 ... Bill's Support Staff

These past days have been very difficult for Bill.  He's not felt well, he's extremely tired, the ER visit wasn't pleasant, radiation, hydration, tube feeding, etc., etc., etc.  Makes for a very discouraged man.

I wasn't sure how Jessie was going to handle seeing a tube coming out from Bill's stomach and seeing us put stuff in it. She freaks out when anyone has a band aid on them.  However, she has done very well.  At first she really didn't know what to make of it, but then she just wanted to be there each time he "eats".  

Tonight Bill was very tired and not feeling well.  While I cleaned up our dinner dishes, Jon gave Bill "dinner".  As you can see, Jessie was Bill's support staff.  He needed a shoulder to lean on - she gave it to him.  She had her arm around his neck the entire time and kept patting his head.  This was so very special.  Jess has alot of compassion, and she loves her daddy very much!  We are blessed to have caring children.  Thank you, Jesus!

Two Posts Today ... Post # 1 ... We'll Miss you, Virginia!

Yesterday a very good friend went home to heaven - Virginia White.  She was the mother of our good friend and cousin-in-law, Chris Wendt.  Virginia and my mom were also good friends.  When we went to First Baptist Church of Romeo, Mom and Virginia and many other ladies went to ladies retreats and were very active in the Mary Martha Missionary Circle. 

For those of you who know the White family and would like to go to the funeral home, the arrangements are:  Visitation on Monday, July 11, from 2:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Malburg Funeral Home on 32 Mile Road in Romeo.  The funeral will be on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. 

We will surely miss you, Virginia!  Have fun with Mom!

Not Much To Tell

Just another day.  Trip to the hospital for radiation.  Stopped at our storage unit and picked up the mail.  I did paperwork then Bill went with me to the bank, Walgreen's and the drive-thru at McDonald's (for me).  Home for more paperwork and Bill rested.  Dinner and more paperwork.  Computer and now more papework before I go to bed.  That's about it. 

Happy 4th of July

Diane and Randie came and brought most of the picnic dinner, which was good and appreciated.  Bill slept most of the day.  Jess, Di, Randie and I played Jessie's favorite game: Apples to Apples.  Later we played Bananagrams.  It was perfect weather on the deck.  A nice day.  Jon worked.  That's about it.

Fastest ER Trip Ever!

For the most part, today was nice and relaxing.  Bill sat on the deck and listened to Pastor Mick's sermon from last week through the iPad.  I was excited that I was able to give Bill 2 cans of his food for "breakfast" and "lunch".  However, as the day went on, Bill became more and more uncomfortable with a couple internal "plumbing" problems.  After several doctor phone calls, we decided just to go to the ER.  We have not been in and out so fast ... arrived at 6:50 p.m.  Sent right back and the doctor was in the room at 7:05.  We were home at 9:30 p.m.! 

Please pray for Bill.  Tonight's procedures were very difficult for him and coming home with yet another tube is almost too much.  He's very overwhelmed.  Depressed, too. 

To lighten things up a little, I offered to take his picture in the ER and post it tonight on the blog.  He never said a word.  Didn't have to.  THE look said it all.  So, no picture tonight.  Oh, well. 

A Hot One, For Sure!

We've had a nice day today, despite the very high temperatures and high humidity.  All I can say is that both Bill and I are VERY glad that we are NOT at Family Camp.  A day like today in a pop up camper would not have been tolerable. 

Thanks goes to Frank and Judy who came before noon and helped put up Bill's bean poles in the garden.  They can now climb as much as they'd like.  Jon worked, Jane had Jessie and Bill and I went to Meijer's.  They are in their 4th week of a 16-week remodeling project, and I may not go back until then!  Bill used the electric wheelchair and enjoyed just being out, then relaxed the rest of the afternoon.  I'm doing well with Bill's tube feeding.  At least I'm not scared of it anymore. 

Are You Tired, Jessie?

Jess will almost never admit that she is tired and needs to go to sleep.  I know that she'd feel so much better and be so much happier if she'd just take a few minute's nap.  The other day it was really quiet as she was playing on the iPad and I found out why ... she was asleep.  She's asleep again, even snoring.

Bill's been extremely tired today.  Jon seems to have a sinus infection or something and I don't feel well.  Not sure why.  We don't usually get the flu around here.  Hopefully, tomorrow we'll all feel better; Jon begins a 3-day stretch, and I just don't have time to be sick.  I'm sure Bill would love to stay awake during the day, too!