Oh, we've been busy bee's lately. I feel terrible that I haven't written more lately, but as you'll see, we've had a lot going on. I'll start with the sad news first - David's dear Grandma Doreen passed away tonight and he's gone over to spend time with his dad. Doreen was such a firecracker and full of personality - when I first met her 15 years ago we could talk forever about the latest hot actor or best movie. She loved kids and Taylor grinned and grinned at her this Christmas when she wouldn't acknowledge anyone else. She came over to our house to celebrate the Gurry family's February birthdays a few weeks ago and in typical Doreen style, wore a skirt, hose and jewelry. She was a stylish lady and loved looking her best. Sadly she's been in very poor health for awhile and a stroke one week ago essentially took her life. She passed away today but never regained consciousness after her stroke. Please send a prayer of thanks for 87 well-lived years with Grandma Doreen.
Lauren summed it up well though - she said she was sad that Grandy Doreen is sick but won't Grandy be so excited to see her husband in heaven? I like to think she's up in heaven already dancing up a storm - one of my fondest memories is of David's grandma's dancing at our wedding reception almost 10 years ago - having a blast in West Plains, Missouri.
David has spent a lot of time at the hospital and with his Dad this week and this Monday follows two crazy week-ends. This past week-end, David had an important work event (at a lovely resort) in Santa Barbara so after much deliberation, we decided to go to it as planned since we didn't know how long Doreen might hang in there. The quick 30 hour trip was even quicker than planned as we heard from David's dad after we'd been at the resort for about 20 minutes that the end was near. So, we found a flight back and got home about 2am Friday night. Taylor and I were up at 6am, so Saturday was a bit of a blur. I was happy to have the week-end with the kids and we had a fun time playing. I was particularly happy to be with them since the week-end before I was away on a girl's trip!!.....
In Scottsdale, Arizona with my mom and two sister's. It's the first girl's trip we've done since any of us have had kids and we had a great time. We sat by the pool, walked around Scottsdale, shopped, and went to a Desert Botanical Garden. We talked, laughed, ate and drank and had a really special time. Best of all, my little baby sister told us she is expecting her first kid - hurray! Shawna and Jess so deserve this gift and they will be wonderful parents. Early blog readers will remember that Shawna is a physical therapist with kids and I've always been amazed at her special gift with children. She's been a huge help with Taylor's situation and I can't wait to be a new aunt! And, this is my parent's first local grandbaby, so I'm thrilled for all of them. It will be extra sweet to see my new niece or nephew when I go home to Missouri. So, life comes full circle doesn't it?
Amidst the craziness of travel, we continue to roll along in our normal routine. The past few weeks have been slightly anxious with Taylor, as her therapy has not gone well. Her muscles have been tighter again in her upper body and Susan has been worried about "regression". She also has been fussier than normal in therapy and really hasn't enjoyed it. Just as I was getting worried, I noticed her tugging on her ear in the middle of last week. It hadn't occurred to me that she might still have her ear infections because we'd just finished the nasty round of augmentin two days before and that stuff always kicks it. But, unbelievably, it didn't work this time. I took her back to Dr. Spector and she still had double ear infections - and bad ones. We have a new round of antiobiotics and we really hope this stuff works. The poor kid has basically had double ear infections for the past two months. No wonder she doesn't feel like working out. It's a mixed blessing - on one hand, I'm so sorry she's still sick - on the other hand, I'm thrilled there is a reason her therapy isn't going great. Hurray for "small" problems instead of big concerns.....
I also reached a proud milestone last week. For the first time, I left Taylor alone in her "preschool" setting. There is a high student/teacher ratio (about 1:2) and most of the parent's leave for at least a portion of the 90 minute class. I have been reluctant to leave Taylor since she still doesn't catch herself if she tips over and it's hard for me to trust that other's will watch her as closely as I do. There is a great physical therapist in the class, Christy, who I really like and she had encouraged me to leave Taylor for some of the class. It's good to be encouraged to help her reach normal developmental milestones (like separation) and not focus on the areas we're behind. So, after she'd played for a bit I left her with Christy and went behind the 2-way glass (so I could watch her and she couldn't see me). She did great and I was very proud - of both of us:)
So, this is what we've been up to. I'm hoping to get back to a normal writing routine - I've missed it! Between kids, travel, work, sleepless nights due to ear infections, and life, it's been a little nuts but we're settling in. David's mom sent a beautiful prayer today that I thought I would leave you with - I didn't grow up Catholic so I'm not as familiar with the saint's, but I think this St. Theresa has a really pretty prayer....one that I will remember.
St. Theresa's Prayer:"May today there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith in yourself and others. May you use the gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content with yourself just the way you are. Let this knowledge settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us."
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