Unexpected Surprises - Not Always Good

Man things have been busy lately. I started my job this past Monday. It has gone good so far. I really enjoy working again, it keeps me on my toes. Lenda is really nice and I look forward to building the business. I think it will be a big success for both of us.

Avery had her cardiologist appointment this past Thursday. We went to Children's Hospital for the visit. I only have God to thank for the visit. The size of Avery's hole has not changed BUT it has not caused a strain on her heart whatsoever. She has not had exhibited any signs of it causing problems with her formula intake, breathing, growth, etc. We do not have to go back to see the cardiologist for at least 2 years! Praise God for this news. He said she is wonderful and healthy. All of my fears have been erased.

This weekend was a LONG weekend. The kids and I went to Stadium Fest at Samford. It was a free event put together by Scott Dawson Ministries and plugged by the Rick & Bubba show. Over 160 churches worked to help sponsor the event. It had a children's area on the football field that had Bible Man, Veggie Tales, Hermie and Wormie (I think that's their names) and some other characters. The gospel was presented through out the event. They also had inflatable jumpy things and games.

Later in the afternoon they had BMX guys doing their stunts. It was really neat to see it. The BMX guys were all Christians and the gospel was once again presented after it. Later in the afternoon and evening they had concerts on another part of the field by Chrisitan artists. Rick Burgess also spoke and gave a testimony. His son Bronner died last year and it was a true test of his faith in God. I wish so badly we could have stayed to hear it.

We left around 4 because it was SOOOO hot outside. Not to mention the fact that they ran out of water and the kids were crying because they were so hot. It was a nightmare to leave the event because of the amount of people. A boy even callaposed in front of me while we were trying to leave. It had to of been heat related. It was awful trying to get them to call EMT. Other than that though it was great.

Rick Burgess (he's the Rick from Rick & Bubba) spoke before church let out today and said that they had over 25,000 attend which is more than twice the amount they thought would attend. Over 300 made professions of faith. It was a huge success. They will be planning another one next year. Jackson who listens to their show in the car has been wanting to meet Rick & Bubb. What he means is Rick but he calls Rick both names which I am sure is pretty common. When mom told him that Rick goes to our church he was so excited. So today he finally got to meet him. He was thrilled. Rick was so sweet to him.

Then this afternoon was Elizabeth's bridal tea. Before I left with the girls (my dad kept Jackson) I took my BP because I had not been feeling well. My dad stood over me the entire time because he wanted to see the results. It was 177/126. Not good. Dad wanted to take me to the Dr. right then and there but I presuaded him to let me go after the shower. So we went to the shower and had a good time. Jessica came and it was so good to see her. I love that girl! Her sister's triplets were just released from the hospital this week so she is in town to help her out with them.

So I went to the ER after the shower. I missed my sister's concert tonight at her church but it couldn't be helped. So I go to St. Vincent's and my BP had calmed down slightly. I told the Dr. about this excrutiating pain I had had twice this week. The second night I woke up with it I ended up puking my guts out. I thought I was having a heart attack or something was going wrong with my heart. Nope, I was wrong, thankfully. They did an ultra sound tonight and discovered I have gall stones. Yup, a lot of them. I have to have my gall bladder removed ASAP per the Dr. So tomorrow I am calling the surgeon to set up a meeting with him and then to schedule the surgery.

Thankfully the surgery is easy and out patient. Jana had her's taken out back when she lived in Destin. I remember the pain her gall bladder caused her and how much better she felt after it was removed. I also remember her stomach being all bloated from the air they pumped in her stomach during the surgery. I'm sure I'll be really full of gas afterwards. So it looks like I'll be having surgery sometime soon. Woo hoo!

Other than that excitment everything has been going pretty well. My mom is very, well how shall I say it. Intense. Yes, that's the word. The wedding is making her go nuts. I'm sure she'll calm down once it's over. It's not easy though when you're a perfectionist and having to plan something so big and leave a lot of the details in the hands of others. So we're learning to give her space. Lots of it. I'm sure we could do better but I'm doing the best I can.

Hopefully I will be moving out soon. I am so ready to find a place of my own. So please pray that I find one soon. I'm exhausted from church, the tea and the ER so I'm going off to sleepy land. Night!