CATCH UP

Well, it has been a while since I have posted. One of the reasons is that this computer takes for ever to hook up to the Internet. It will lock up when you try to go on line. One day I tried 4 times and the computer locked up every time. Susan and Dad have both called the WCNET and Dell computer. This morning I tried and on the first time I was connected. So, this is my chance to do some catching up.
Daisy woke me up at 8:00 this am. When she gets up she is waiting for Taco to play and then for our morning butter and toast together. Yes, the dogs are very spoiled. Taco sleeps with Dad every day when he takes his nap. He knows when I am getting ready to go to bed and he jumps on the bed and lays on the corner watching the door for me to come to bed. It is surprising how Taco and Daisy have become buddies. You would not believe how they play together ever moring and evening.
2007 has been a year of surprises so far and also doctor appointments. For some crazy reason I starting having this lower abdominal pain and it stayed with me from Jan. 15th until now.
I had a cat scan and nothing could be found and then about the time I had the scan it went away. Dr Satterfield said that it could have been a kidney stone. What ever it was I am ready to feel better. One thing I did gain from it is that I learned that I can live without tea. Since I had some blood in my urine also I am staying off of caffeine and tea. I have learned to enjoy juices and water. So that was that problem. Then in December I went for my yearly lab work and it was f0und that my thyroid test was abnormal. I have been going to this specicalist in Katy and he has diagnosed it as Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. My own immune system is damaging thyroid cells. So I am now hyperthyroid and then he said I will go hypothyroid. I take medication now for hyperthyroid and my next appointment will be March 19 and I am sure more blood will be drawn to see what is going on. Really this is very common and there is not any problems in treating it. Only thing is that it is genetic. So remember this kids when the doctor ask if you have any thyroid problems in the family. On top of the belly and thyroid, I have been having a tooth ache. So this week I had one of my back teeth pulled. So as you can see I have met my dedutablele with my new insurance. I feel great now!!!!!!!
Now for surprises. Ann and Ryan really surprised us! They said that they just had to come home because they had not been home for awhile. I believed that. What a surprise when I saw the real reason! The big problem was I was on call that weekend. When we were going to Greek Brothers Saturday night with Ryan's family and Susan and Justin I got a call right when we were walking in. No food for me that night had to take care of the patient. Then Sunday we were celebrating at our house and at four I got a call and left and did not make it back till six. The kids and Dad did good. They had shrimp and steak ready when I got there. The kids still say I planned that call so I wound not have to cook. I will never tell. I was able to sit and enjoy the meal. Ryan's parents had come over also so we had a great time with that celebration. I am so happy for Ryan and Ann and yes Deann it is a good feeling to have all my children happy with great husbands and wives and husbands to be. I feel very blessed for I have a great family.
Now, about this outer surprise Yea!!!!!!another grandchild. Everyone at work think I am crazy because I get soooooooo excited about my grandchildren. Pictures of them are all over my office. I am waiting for an update from Montana of Gabe.
Toby and Deanna, Dad and I are so excited! Cannot wait to see you at Easter!
Talking about grandchildren, Lance had a great birthday party. I cannot believe how he has grown up since January. He is talking and is his own little person.

Well the house is waking up. On Saturday morning I am always the first one up. Usually the dogs will need to go outside. When I am up I say up. Then I stay quite until everyone else wakes up. Dad working nights does not get in till late and usually sleeps till nine or ten. Susan is tired from the week and Justin also works nights and is catching up on his sleep. This morning it worked out great because I worked on this posting.

Amanda, thanks for starting this a year ago. Its great to keep up with everyone.
Better close now. I am going to try to work in the yard today.
Keep posting and know that Dad and I love all of you. MOM
(Remember i am not a great speller. Love me any way OK?)