Updates on Jady (12/16)

I finally got a call from the hematologist that Jady is confirmed of Type I von Willebrand disease.  There is a lot of information on  the internet and it's assuring that her case can be in control with proper treatment.  She will  need to check with the Dr. next week for a DDAVP challenge test to see if she response to the medication.  I hope this is the last time she needs to be poked.  My heart hurts every time she cries when she had her blood drawn.

   

How Am I Doing? (Dec 12-15)

It's been a stressful and busy week with phone interviews and practice sessions.  I will be working from home as an interpret.  I've got a confirmation for this job yet, and I would be really disappointed if I don't get it!  Johnny and Evan suggest that I shouldn't work.  

Another Driver in the House!

Yeah!  Jeannie passed the driving test today and she can now drive herself to work, to school and to seminary!

I know this is a great news, but somehow I have mix feelings about it.  Since when my baby turn 17?? The fact that she is able to drive kind of bothers me.  Not so much about her driving, but the idea that she doesn't need me anymore really kills me. I really can't see myself sending her off to college!  :(

Nov - Nov 18, 2011

Jeannie made it to the National Honor Soceity! Picture of her from the induction night.

Jady had two heavy nose bleeding episodes. I took the bag of disguisting bloody tissues to the Dr.and discussed with him how serious of her issue is. The pediatrican was convinced and ordered a lab test for her right away. The results came back last Thur that apparently my child has von Willebrand disease.... a common bleeding disorder. I am just grateful to the Lord that it's not Leukemia. Jady is scheduled to see a hematologist on Dec 5, and I pray that nothing is serious!

Oct 2011

 Jady's birthday present to his dad!  :D

Raspberry chocolate cake I made for Johnny's birthday!

 Yet, another power outage after an unexpected snow storm.  Evan was determined to carve his pumkin in the dark.

What Have We Been Doing- Sept 2011?

Jeannie's friends and her homecoming pictures.

Sept :

Kids are back to school and the soccer season starts for both Jeannie and Evan.  Thank goodness we only have two playing this season, but I often wonder how in the world people have time running their kids around with games and activities.  I am happy that they both are done by last week, just can't wait to do something fun with the kids before the winter!

Johnny and I also tried to help with Jeannie's college application.  It's been a pain since she doesn't like the way we corrected her essays.  I finally realized that I am the least likable person to work with after many, many argument with my teenager, and I passed the ball the her dad.  It's not the most pleasant experience we had, but I am glad that it's over!  She finally submitted everything last Sunday and got the acceptance letter through email from BYU-Idaho yesterday! Yeah!!!  Something I did not realize until last night was that my motives and stress over her application actually stem from the fear of my child not being accepted by any church college, and how much I don't want her attending the local ones.  It was such a relief as I heard the good news.  Now, we are waiting to hear from BYU-Hawaii and BYU-Provo!

Hurricane, Tornado and Power Outage!

It's been an interesting week with earthquake, tornado, hurricane and two days of power outage.  My heart is full of gratitude of no trees fell on my property and no flooding in the basement.  The church has taught us to be prepared at all times and we were definitely put into a test this past week.  We were glad that we adhered to the guidance by our beloved prophet.  At a conference talk by President Hinckley in 2005 titled, "If ye are prepared ye shall not fear!"  He said, " we have built grain storage and storehouses and stocked them with the necessities of life in the event of a disaster.  But the best storehouse is the family storeroom.... our people for three-quarters of a century have been counseled and encouraged to make such preparation as will assure survival should a calamity come." 

http://lds.org/conference/talk/display/0,5232,49-1-559-20,00.html

We felt calm when the hurricane hit, and we slept through the night when there was a tornado (we didn't even know there was a tornado warning until the next day).  Though we lost power for two days, but we had a good time without all the electronics.  The good thing about this is that I was "forced" to go to bed early (because of no power), woke up before noon and felt refreshed the next day.  It just feels great!

A Tornado Watch is in effect for Philadelphia, the surrounding suburbs, the Lehigh Valley and Central and North Jersey until 8 p.m. And a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 10 p.m. in Delaware and South Jersey.

The extreme heat played a role in the Watches as temps reach 96 in Philly with a heat index of 101.

There were reports of large hail falling mid afternoon in Allentown, Bethlehem and Upper Makefield Bucks County.

Storms started developing across the northern suburbs around 3 p.m. and slowly moved south over the next few hours.

There could be the potential for these storms to become severe and rotate. Gusty winds and possibly an isolated tornado are possible as the storms move through parts of the area Wednesday afternoon.

If a Severe Thunderstorm or Tornado Warning is issued for your area seek shelter immediately. Do not go outside to look for the storm. Stay away from windows and go to the interior of your home on the lowest level.