resilient

–adjective

1. springing back; rebounding.  

2. returning to original form or position after being bent, compressed, or stretched. 

3. recovering readily from illness, adversity, or the like; buoyant.

When Grandma J sees the word resilient, she thinks of Andrew. 

 After getting home from the ER in the wee hours of the morning, Andrew could have stayed home from school.  But even though he was still in pain, there was a project due that he was so proud of.

It's a  California relief map.  It's a baked cookie with edible topography.....YUM! 

Then, this afternoon, he joined his sisters in delivering the prayer blankets they made to CHOC.

Grandma J wants to thank you for all the prayers for Andrew. It really warms her heart.

xoxo Grandma J

** Late Night Update**  Guess where Andrew's headed?   It's not Disneyland.

 

Wordless Wednesday, with a real picture

After spending last night in the ER.....it's not kidney stones.

To quote his dad:

Ultrasound negative. Dr. recommends a cytoscopy, to check for structural issue or other blockage in bladder. This will be done by urology later this week so Andrew is heading home.

Yes, Andrew currently needs prayers.

xoxo  Grandma J

FRIDAY MATINEE DELAYED...or what else is new?
Unless the fact that it's Friday the 13th tells you to cancel everything.

Hopefully this Friday Matinee..delayed, won't become the norm. Due to circumstances beyond my control, I won't be able to keep my commitment to you this week. I'm sure last Friday's delay is just a distant memory, but let me refresh it for you....I went to the ER, remember now?

The doctor wanted me to return in exactly one week for more ex rays because we know last weeks diagnosis was "Beats Me" inconclusive. So off I go for an early morning office visit with a side order of ex rays because why not suck every dollar you can out of my insurance company?

They have this sign in the reception area.
I don't know if they are looking for traffic accident volunteers, or victims.
I would have taken advantage of the quick service but I think it involves police reports and civil lawsuits.

Sunday will be Father's Day at The Movies, so that should be a blast, except for JJ who is usually left out of the loop. I have to tell you, JJ gets a bit ticked because his BGFF Tabatha goes everywhere...for real. Sunday's movie should be a welcome change for some of you from the normal chick flicks I like because Master Sergeant John will be doing the picking.

This afternoon, I have my aqua aerobics at the pool in my senior compound.
How many ways can you say FUN? Life doesn't get much better, unless you top it all off with a Twinkie.

THANK YOU M

for the cutest ever!

Some of you might remember me briefly mentioning, a trip I made to the ER...with possible fractures to my right hand. Does that jog your memory? Well, I was reminded of that incident when I went to my mailbox today. No, it wasn't a statement or bill. It wasn't a notice to change my follow-up appointment.

It was this beautiful card.....

Can you believe it? Not only is it a "hope your injury is healing nicely" card....it's from my new BFF.... That's right, and to respect her privacy I'll call her M. I've never really met M, but I've met her daughter, Cortney, along with Briana, on my Major Road Trip to Phlugerville Texas. Is this about the nicest gesture ever? And on top if it all, M made that beautiful card for me. The photo doesn't do it justice, but it's three dimensional and hand stamped. So, thank you, M, for caring enough to send me the beautiful card. It really meant a lot to me.

M might not appreciate me mentioning this but what's even nicer, except for the beautiful caring note inside, is finding out M has a rubber stamp business and does this for a living too!