Makenna Joyce

 

As I type this,  I am tearing up with excitement.   I can't wait to meet & see my niece.   It's officially 10 hours and 25 minutes until she will grace us with her presence.   However,  I will not get to hold her until she is home and got situated on a routine.   Which stinks so bad.  

Please say a prayer for the Doctors &  nurses that will be working on Ashley.   And most of all please say a prayer for the Doctors and nurses that will be taking care of Makenna after she is born. Love you, Ashley and Makenna.   ❤👶❤👶😥😥😥

I can't wait to see pictures or videos. 

Makenna Joyce

In less than 12 days, I (your Auntie Shortie) will get to meet you.  When I found out that I was going to be an Auntie Shortie again.  I was excited & overwhelmed with emotions.  However there was a part of me that shut down.  I have been really struggling with this.   I'm try to figure out how to explain it. 

  I questioned why didn't God want me to have more kids.  I know I'm questioning a higher power.  Don't take this wrong, I'm glad he gave us Kaleb. He is my pride and joy.  But, I wanted more.  And then I had that precancerous scare in 2016.  That changed everything.   When the doctor told me that I would have to have a hysterectomy.  That was the final draw.  Then, I knew I was unable to have anymore kids.   Which it broke my heart.  I guess when the doctor did the hysterectomy,  that was God's way of telling me that I needed to be here longer to see all my nephews and niece to grow up. 

Now every time, I see a post, a video of a gender reveal or telling someone that they are pregnant.   I start crying.  It must be my hormones.  Or something else, is wrong.  

However,  I love my Nephews - Ashton and Leighton so much.  Words can't express how much.   Then Makenna,  sweet baby girl who I haven't even met.  You have already stolen my heart.   And when I do finally get to meet & hold you.  I will be crying like a baby.  And you would probably look at me like am crazy.  Welcome to the world of crazy people. 

Makenna Joyce- Auntie Shortie loves you.  😥😥😥👶👶👶👶❤❤❤❤❤❤

 

Update

 

Update on the family -Jan / Feb 2022 edition 

     I know it's been a while  since I have updated everyone.   We have been trying our best to stay well.  Kaleb is halfway through his 10th grade year at Western Alamance.  He loves it there.  He has a couple of nicknames - Pickle & Hinkdog Jr.  But he misses his buddies at Clover Garden.   He is also halfway through getting his license.  

  Dad has been driving the bus for 22 years now at Western.   He also takes mom, Timmy & Heather to their appointments.  He has been helping work on my yard art while I am work.  He also goes and does the shopping for the family.  

    Timmy is doing good.   He gave us a scare in Nov 2021. He ended up with COVID & his o2 levels dropped.   He was admitted to UNC for at least a week.   He came home with oxygen tanks.  He is doing a little bit better.   

Mom on the other hand is doing okay.  She had her scare in Feb & March.  Between then and October '21- she has had 2 strokes, no signs or symptoms.   If anyone has had someone who has had a stroke.  You know it's like dealing with a Preschooler.  It is like she wants to play around, when we are trying to be serious.  It never works.  She thinks everything is funny & that Dad & I are the energizer bunny.  But it's not true. 

Then there is Heather,  she has gotten even worse.   She swears up & down that she hasn't had a stroke.   But the mri shows  different.   I have had to go & take some IBC papers out on her several times.   She has threatened the whole family.   That has been going on for awhile now.   She gets pissed at the drop of a hat.  It stinks trying to figure out what we need to do.  To get her some help.  She claims that we did this to her.  And that we are the crazy ones.  And she is not the stupid one.  

Then there is me, I trying my hardest to stay sain.  I'm trying not to go crazy.  But I think I'm heading in that direction.   When people ask me how I'm doing?  I lie and tell them, "I'm good!" "I'm okay!"  Which is not the full truth.   But, if I tell them the full truth.   We would be there a long time.   I have basically taken over everything.  Ie: cooking, medicines, paying bills, making sure everyone has everything they need.   I have been planning a baby shower for my sister - Ashley.   She is having a girl.  So, 1st niece, 1st granddaughter,  1st Great granddaughter.   Her name is Makenna Joyce.  Her due date is March 19.  That is her Grandpa Aaron's birthday.   I think she will come early.   She will make her grace be known.  I'm just ready to meet my niece.   

Please forgive me for all this venting.  It just stinks. 

I keep looking at my favorite Bible verse.

Venting time

How many people can say they are fed up with with certain things in everyday life?  

     I know I can.  Many people who have had stories told to them from other people (in general) its not true.  I believe that God puts things in your life that you can handle.  Well the welcome is being overstayed.  Its getting on my nerves.  It stinks how some People can talk to other People.   I was taught growing up that you absolutely, don't talk back to your Parents or Grandparents.   In my Family, if you talked back to my Grandma Jojo.  You were picking your tail up off the floor, while you were wiping tears away. 

There was also another rule that always gets broken.  Treat people with RESPECT and they will treat you will RESPECT back.  That's not hard to remember.   However I guess People, don't care  other People's feelings.   Which stinks. So, please be kind and treat other people the way you want to be treated. 

Father's Day Yard Work

Father's Day Yard work

I love doing the Holiday Yard Work.  It is so much fun to see how I recreate the ideas that I have drawn out on paper.  It relieves stress when I do the ban saw, sander, and then paint it.  I come up with different designs for each holiday.   

 

Update on Mama (part 13)

 

Update on Mama

4-28-21

She is doing awesome.  She has been up help us pick up stuff around the house, going out to check the mail, cooking supper & other things.  She us also relaxing in her chair.  She loves her coloring books.  She also has started a new hobby.  She is making welcome signs, by painting them & decorating them.    She also has been selling them.

Her nurses and Physical therapy doctor is seeming improvements.  And she was so happy yesterday.  Her nurse came in & dad showed her the doctors orders to have her PICC line removed.  She has had that line in since the week of Feb 14.  She was so happy to have it out.  The nurse told her that the PICC line was 41cm long.  

Many of you guys know that mom has a motorized wheelchair.  She has had it for 14 to 15 years.  Now her nurses are trying their best to get her a new wheelchair.  Please say a prayer that she gets it. 

Please say a prayer for Dad.  He has to go tomorrow & see what he has to do for his cataract in his right eye. He will be out of work for the rest of year.  Which stink?😞😞😥😥  If & when he has his surgery.  Everything will be put on me, driving wise.

Please continue to pray for me & my family.

Thank you! Love you, guys!❤❤

Update on Mama (part 12)

 

4-6-21

IT'S OFFICIAL!!! SHE'S HOME!  Momma came home today. She is currently resting in her chair.  She still has to take an antibiotic until she sees her foot doctor next week.

Please continue to pray for us, as we are getting back in the routine.