Long time, no write

It's been a VERY long time since I wrote, and I apologize for the absence, but there is a reason and in my mind, its a good one. After a couple of weeks at the hospital/rehab center, my mother was released to return HOME! Yes HOME! I really wasn't sure if she was ever going to come home, but she is there. Of course, a few days before she was to be released, she got up out of her wheelchair to throw something away. When she was returning to her wheelchair, she miss-stepped and fell. She has a severe laceration on her shin. They couldn't stitch it closed because her skin is so thin (I saw her in the ER - it was bad). She has developed an infection so she sees a wound doctor everyday for iv antibiotics. I saw my mom last week-end and she still looks very tired, but she is home. Ok, so why haven't I written since this is good news? I am still a bit leary. Afraid the bubble might burst. You know what I mean. What if just by me stating she is home, she injures herself again and ends back in the hospital? Crazy, I know, but that is how my mind works with my mom.


Ok, on to some other news. I am headed to St Louis next week for a PartyLite conference. It should be fun just because that is my hometown. I am going to have dinner with my brother and his girlfriend Thursday evening and I will get to see his new house. Very excited. I get to show my PartyLite friends my old stompin' grounds. I am hoping to see my best friend Andrea while I am there. I saw her last October while I was there for my class reunion. Before that, it had been 5 years since I saw her. Just love that girl!


School starts in 6 weeks. I have to laugh because everytime we go to Target or Wal-Mart, the kids are wanting to get school supplies. Mason is excited to be starting Kindergarten and Courtney is excited that her brother will be going to her school. I don't know what I am going to do with just the baby everyday. No fighting, no bickering. Wow- just imagine.


My friend Colleen has asked that I post some new pictures. Well, my dear friend Colleen, here are some pics just for you! Hope you enjoy them.

Courtney in her First Communion dress made out of my wedding dress

Courtney with Grandma and Grandpa Meyer

Courtney, Mommy, and Grandma and Grandpa Meyer

Courtney, Uncle Ralph, Aunt Carol, and Grandma and Grandpa

Mason and Makenna with their cousin Jeff at the wedding

Well, I have lots to do before I leave for my trip. I best get started. Until next time....