What a Wednesday!

WHAT A DAY!!!!  It has been a very LONGGGGGG, emotional day!

Praise God that the surgery was such a breeze.  She did really well, and they were able to get it repaired and the doctor feels like she should be back to normal in a couple of weeks!  Ashlynn was such a trooper...she "drove" herself on the tricycle to the OR.  She thought she was hot stuff getting to do that.   She didn't cry once and was all smiles at that point.  Mommy wasn't as good, but I didn't cry until they shut the doors leading to the OR, and we weren't able to go with her.  Ashlynn never saw the tears though...

The recovery room was a different story!  We got back there and she was SCREAMING!  I mean, so loud we heard her as we walked through the first set of double doors, had another set and 2 halls to go before we got to her! :)  She was MAD, MAD, MAD!  The first question to us, was WHY DID YOU LET THEM DO SURGERY TO ME (her words not mine- anyone who knows Ashlynn can hear that little voice saying this and giving us that "Ashlynn look")????  It hurts BAD!  Broke our hearts, but as soon as the Popsicle and Sprite got there and the IV was removed it was a new child.  Oh and not to mention the pain meds! :)   She was ready to go and calmed down once we were able to head home.  Plus she got her boots back, her gown back on and the bows back on her pig tails!  She was happy...

On the way home, we stopped to get her prescription filled.  My cell phone rings while we were waiting on the prescription, and it is Ansley's teacher.  Ansley is hysterical (uncontrollable screaming and crying...so much so that she made herself sick) and will not calm down.  This had been going on for over 30 minutes, so needless to say we headed to the school to get her.  They had to remove her from the classroom and had her sitingt in the office.  This was SOOOO NOT the child I thought I would get the call because they were sitting in the office.  Please say an extra prayer for her.  She is very emotional, and all the changes to our routine have thrown her for a loop. 

Both of them are finally asleep...that is a miracle itself right now.  Ashlynn is doing good...having some pain, but nothing too severe.

Here are a few pictures from today...

Ashlynn in waiting room before surgery

She wasn't too happy about the hospital gown.  She wanted her gown, but they did let her keep the boots on until time to go to the OR.

Riding to the OR.

We were so blessed by the staff and the experience we had at the surgery center.  They did everything in their power to make it as easy as possible for Ashlynn, and for us.  Not that anyone wants to have surgery, but I highly recommend it.  They went above and beyond for us today!

Thanks to each of you for all the call, texts, emails, FB messages/ posts, and especially for the prayers.  We definitely felt them.  We are so blessed to have you in our lives.   We are all exhausted, but don't have much planned but lots of snuggling and cuddling with Ashlynn on the couch for the next few days.  Please keep us in your prayers over the next few days as she is recovering!

Much love and lots of hugs!

Happy Friday...

Whew, what a BUSY, BUSY week it has been.  I am so glad that it is Friday.  I am looking forward to spending some quality time with just the 4 of us this weekend.  Not a lot on the calendar, thank goodness.  I hope we can all rest and enjoy this weekend. 

I am LOVING this fall weather.  I really REALLY hope that the weather stays cool (not likely since we are in GA, but I can hope right???).  I have started burning some of my new fall candles this week....love all the new fall collections.  They make the house smell great.  This is one of my favorite times of the year...of course it doesn't hurt that football season is in the fall either! :)  But, there's just something refreshing about fall, the changing colors of the leaves, the cooler weather, football, pumpkin patches, craft fairs, fall festivals, apples, I could go on and on...not to mention that fall means the Holidays are right around the corner! :)  I heard on the radio this morning that we are less than 100 days from Christmas!!!  I can't believe that...but it will be here before we know it! :)  Of course, that means that the ALL NIGHT THANKSGIVING SHOP-A- THON will happen in just a couple of months.  My shopping buddies, I hope you are preparing...lol, do we need to start the "Target Lady's Exercise Routine" now???  Lol...

I hope everyone has a great weekend.  Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers as we prepare for this upcoming week.

Hugs and much love to everyone!

SO.MUCH.ON.MY.MIND...

There is so much on my mind right now...I don't even know where to start.

We had a great long weekend.  It was nice to get away to the beach for a few days.  We had a great time, and really REALLY enjoyed Edisto Island.  It was an adventure to say the least, but the island was so relaxing and not commercialized.  It was a great place to escape.  I have lots of pictures to come, but not enough time today to get them posted.

Ashlynn's appointment is this afternoon at 3 pm.  I am a little nervous, but I have turned it over to God.  I know He is TOTAL control of this.

I have to say I am OVERWHELMED by the wonderful supportive friends we have.  We have each received numerous texts, phone calls, FB messages, emails, etc. letting us know that people are praying with us and for us, and that we are thought of today as we go to the surgeon.  GOD has blessed us with some of the GREATEST friends EVER!  I am truly humbled by the love, compassion, and prayers that are being sent our way.  Please don't think I am singling anyone out or trying to make someone feel bad for not sending something, that isn't the case. It is just amazing how God speaks to us through others at the  EXACT moment we need it the most.  GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME!!!! 

I will keep everyone posted on the surgery details as soon as we know them.

Have a blessed day!

Love and hugs to all...

Four day weekend!!!~

WAHOO!!!!  Today is my Friday...I have a 4 day weekend, and honestly I can't wait.  It couldn't have come at a better time!  So looking forward to relaxing and spending some time with the family! 

I love my job, and I enjoy it (which is something until this job, that I had never felt).  Every other job was just something I had to go to pay the bills.  With that said, though I need this 4 day weekend to re-fuel and just de-stress.  We have had SOOOO much going on the last few months, and have MUCH, MUCH more coming up (Ashlynn's surgery, coupon classes, family reunions, Brian's birthday, Ansley's birthday, GA football games, the list goes on and on).  So I am looking forward to a nice weekend, with not a lot going on! 

I hope everyone has a great Labor Day weekend, and please be safe!

Much love and hugs to y'all!