quick update

First of all, thank you to all who were praying. Yes, Arianna's surgery yesterday was a huge success. The doctor said that there was a significant amount of infected fluid behind both ears and that it was a good thing we did tubes. Arianna did have a hard time "waking" up after the surgery and cried for a LONG time, but overall by afternoon she was feeling good. She slept great last night and was happy this morning. I have pictures to post and I will do that as soon as I get a free moment. Also, thank you for the prayers concerning my uncle. For those of you who have not heard, my uncle passed away to glory this past Sunday evening. He fought cancer and although, lost the earthly battle, he won the race. As a family we mourn his death, but as Christians we rejoice in his passing on to heaven...free of cancer and pain. Thank you for all your support in the past. Please continue to pray for my aunt and cousins as they adjust and mourn. The celebration of my uncle's life will be held this Wednesday. Thank you again!

New Hair Cut?!

Okay, I've wanted to get my hair cut for a VERY long time...and I think I'm ready to do it. However, I cannot decide on what I want...so, please vote. Look at the pictures below and let me know what you think! The lady in orange - style 1. The lady lying down - style 2. The close-up - style 3 Leave my hair as is - final option! :)

PLEASE VOTE!

Please...

I'm asking for prayers. Arianna's tube surgery is coming up on Monday and I'm getting very anxious. I KNOW it's not a huge surgery and that she'll be fine, but for some reason...I can't get rid of the pit in my stomach! I'm not an anxious person or a worrier so these feelings are very foreign for me...if you could all please pray for peace for me I would really appreciate it. Also, pray that it goes well. THANKS!

Spring Break '08

This year for spring break we decided to visit Jason's family in Iowa. We took the Amtrak train so we wouldn't have to drive and Arianna wouldn't have to be in a car seat. It was a good experience, except for the trip home. I won't get into details, let's just say it turned out to be a VERY long day. Other than that, it was a fun trip and his parents loved seeing Arianna. They have not seen her since her birthday party in December! They were amazed at how much she's grown and how big she is! Of course, we took LOADS of pictures. These are just a few of my favorites...

Arianna LOVED grandma and grandpa's dog, Sammie. He loved her too. Followed her around everywhere. We also went to the big swingset down the street. She loved exploring..

This last pictures sums up our trip...fun but exhausting. Traveling with a one-year old, not always easy, but totally worth it.

Back from the ENT

We went to the ENT today and he agreed that tubes were our best bet. So, April 21 Arianna will be getting tubes in her ears. I'm relieved and worried. It's just a "simple" procedure...as they say, but it's still my baby! :) Thank you for all your prayers and comments.
Also, an item of praise. If any of you have been looking at the blog "Confessions of a Cystic Fibrosis Husband" his wife, Tricia JUST went in for a double lung transplant. If you want to keep updated (and praying) for this amazing family, check out the blog!
Hope you're all doing well and enjoying spring weather!

3.31.08

Update on Arianna's 15 month check up. She weighed 24lbs and was 31 inches long. She's in the 75th percentile for both. She's healthy and happy. Her eyes are good and her teeth are good. However, she STILL HAS A DOUBLE EAR INFECTION! We go to the ENT tomorrow (Wednesday) and our pediatrician said that he would really recommend tubes, so we'll see what the ENT has to say. She has not had a "clear ear" check-up since October. That makes me so sad. I'm hoping that the ENT will have some answers tomorrow....I'll keep you all posted!

Organ Donation

The last few weeks have made me see the value in organ donation. My friend's husband (who is hopefully getting the trach put in today) is in need of a set of good lungs. I realized that if something (God forbid) would ever happen to me that I would want to give the gift of life and help someone else out who could live. If you are interested in doing the same, check out this web site. It only takes one minute and it could save someone's life...
http://donatelife.net/CommitToDonation/