Where to Start?

SO much has been going on in our little world lately I don't even know where to start!  I WILL start with a disclaimer that I am STILL praying for a laptop...or some other device where I could blog while I'm at home. I could always upload it in the mornings when I get to work!  I just FEEL better when I can blog!

Awnika Leann: She is at Children's Hospital for an appointment today with a pulmonoligist.  I don't know exactly what they're looking for, but I DO know that she was 7 weeks early. And she was sick with RSV & intubated for almost 3 weeks - so she's bound to have some trouble with her lungs.  I pray all goes well today, and nothing too horrible is discovered.  Also last week, her doctor here decided she should be tested for CP (Cerebral Palsy).  They just feel like she's not reaching her milestones as she should - and her leg muscles are very stiff still. She is 6 months old, but can't sit up on her own.  This Nana, feels like she's just ABSOLUTELY perfect- and that she will meet those milestones in HER OWN TIME!  But there is a little apprehension in waiting for an outcome there as well.

Eddy is very seriously thinking about re-enlisting in the Army.  Yes, you read that right.  No, I do NOT agree, or like the idea even a little bit.  I do however, realize that he is a 25 year old young man, and me - his mama- has zero say and/or influence over his decisions.  I just pray (literally) that he takes the time to think this out, and makes his decision based on the pros & cons of what getting back into the army will do to his life. That if he chooses to go back in, that he's doing it for the RIGHT reasons, to better his family, to better himself, to serve his country, etc. I am pretty sure they won't let him out a 2nd time, if he decides he's made the wrong decision.

Brittni:  Bless her stinking little heart - she's just such a sweet young lady!  David's hip has been hurting like CRAZY all weekend. She called me this morning & asked when his Dr. appt. was.  When I told her that I'd been calling them all morning & no one would answer - she said - "Hang on, I'm driving right by there, I will stop & make Daddy an appointment!"  And she did. I can just hear her now telling the receptionist, 'My mama's been calling you all morning & you won't answer the phones! My dad needs an appointment TODAY!'.  Needless to say, it's this afternoon! 
Rob is still relocating to Boston end of July...first part of August. Which means at this point Brittni is still moving there when she graduates college in December. Yes, I am swimming right now, in that old familiar river called "D'Nile" ha!  The bright side of it is she is planning on moving in with my dad (right up the hill from us), when Rob moves....so I have great plans to see her much more frequently than I do now!  The down side of THAT is I will feel her absence much more deeply when she does leave.....   :(

The Boogie/Puppy saga:  Boogie got VERY sick a couple weeks ago.  Almost died sick.... And it about KILLED David.  Long story short, after a very long hospital stay & finally being diagnosed with mastitis - she is back at home. We have been 100% responsible for her NINE puppies though, since they were 3 weeks old!
This Saturday, most will be going to their new homes.  I'm sure it will be a bittersweet emotional day, as I'm ready for life to get back to normal, but have grown quite fond of each of them & their little personalities. David & I are both really attached to the only female, and have already named her "Baby". We are sure that Mel (the owner of the male dog that gets pick of the litter) will pick her. He already has 2 males....so - such is life.
I am also certain that we will NEVER DO THIS AGAIN!!!! Way to much money, time & heartache involved.
That's what we get for thinking we could raise puppies & make a little bit of extra $$$$!

Well, I better get back to work.  We are in the midst of another Cancun contest & I am currently in first place. If I'd like to stay there - I need to get on the phone! 

Til next time - whenever that may be - me.