I'm so sorry I didn't get this posted yesterday. I know you all have been waiting to hear from me. I was just so emotionally drained and extremely tired, I started to write this post and my mind kept going a million different places.
I have MS (Multiple Sclerosis). It's not a big shock. I think I knew it down deep when the first ER doctor mentioned it. I keep saying that if I have to have "something", that this is better than some of the alternatives. I can live with MS. I can watch my kids grow up, I can do all the things I did before, just maybe in a different way. I will be fine. As my Aunt Pat says, "it is what it is!" I'm totally stealin that line...I love it!
The part I'm having the trouble with is the fact that the treatment aspects are not just black & white. ( I'm totally a black and white kinda girl...gray doesn't work well for me.) I am a planner, a list maker, the kind of person who needs to know exactly what is going on. The treatment is basically to allow more time in between "episodes" (that could mean 2 months - 12 years). The problem is that everyone is different and it could work for me, but there is also the chance that it won't. So now, we (Andy and I) have to decide what to do. I think this is the true test. God knows me and how I am, so I think this is the part where I learn to come out of my comfort zone, learn to let go, learn to ask others for help. It's all apart of His plan.
I have a lot of learning to do. I'm going to be talking with others doctors, people I know who also have MS. I am going to learn all I can. I am going to keep a positive attitude. I am going to continue on with my life. I have a wonderful support system of family and friends. I have the most amazing husband ever! I am going to be fine.
Thank you all for the prayers. I really could not have gone through all of this without you! God has blessed me in so many ways and I know he will continue to be by my side throughout this entire journey. God is so good.
This song, by Aaron Shust, has been a song that has helped me. It would come on the radio, or the blog, just when I needed to be reminded. Listen to the words, it's a simple message, but oh so true.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Back to the doctor tomorrow, hopefully....
My appointment tomorrow is at 11:45. I spoke with the nurse yesterday and all my tests were not back yet. Please pray that the results all come in today, so that I don't have to reschedule my appointment for a later date. I'm just ready to know for sure what is going on and to figure out where we go from here. This "waiting" is for the birds. Please continue to pray!
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Look what I brought home....
from preschool today. A super cute, gray little kitty. Just the kind I like. Already potty trained (no kitty litter needed) and his name is Max. Max was so happy to be back at school today.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Another update!
I don't even know where to begin. The last few days have just been crazy. I'll try to update you quickly. I'm not liking how this blog has become a medical update center, however, this is the easiest way for me to keep my family and friends in the know. We will try to get back to our normal, silly sitcom as soon as possible.
Okay, the quick update....I finally went in for the blood patch on Friday around 1:00 in the afternoon. They ended up scheduling it, so that I didn't have to wait in the ER...(Hello..should have done that on Wed) anyway...it didn't go as easy as I thought it would. The doctor had to stick me three times to get the epidural in. On the second stick...I think he hit a nerve. It was a feeling that I have never experienced before. He finally got it on the third stick and then had to get blood from my very small veins in my wrists. He tried the right wrist first and couldn't get enough blood, so then he went to my lest wrist. Thank God, he was able to get what he needed. Both wrists are sore and black and blue (it's not an attractive site, let me tell ya!) The blood patch took about an hour to relive the headache pain. The doctor made me think it would happen a lot quicker than it did. He also informed me that occasionally, some people have to do the blood patch two or three times for it to work. Uh, no...I will NOT be doing this again. Even if I had to live with the headache for another week...I would not do it again. For me, it was a very traumatic experience. (Wonder where Maggie gets it?!)
So the headache was gone, but the back pain worse. It's like a double edge sword. Honestly, I would have preferred to have the headache. We finally got home a little after 7:00 that night. I was exhausted. I just wanted to get in my bed and sleep. I ended up being awake ALL night. I could not get in a comfortable position. It was awful.
Saturday we called to try and get me some pain meds. They didn't want to give me any (cause you know I'm such a pill popper...NOT!) I just wanted something, so that I could get comfy, so that I could sleep. Andy found some Tylenol PM and they pretty much knocked me out. I was finally able to sleep for a few hours and that was a huge help. I finally started feeling a little better Saturday, I was still in bed all day (can I just tell you how much I am hating this bedroom right now!), but I tried to get up and walk around for a few minutes and then go back and lay down. My cousin, Tina came over and scrubbed my bathrooms and kitchen floor (I'm tellin you all...that is love!) Those bathrooms were disgusting, and I wouldn't just let anybody come and do that. I feel so much better knowing that they are clean. So a big "Thanks!" to Tina!
Andy and I have been joking that God is trying to help me not think about the other stuff going on and that by going through this is making the "waiting" time go by faster. Its funny how that all works.
Today I am feeling even better. I slept pretty well last night with just Tylenol (not the PM kind) and I'm just takin things slow today. Andy and the kiddos are at church and I'm sitting in bed with the laptop. I got up and fixed an egg, then came back to bed...then I went down and washed a few dishes and then came back up to bed. I really feel like I need to get up a little more today, I promise I won't overdo it, I just need to move around a little. I think that will help my back to not feel as stiff.
I know so many of you are praying, I know because I can feel it. The support we have is amazing and I hope you all know how much I appreciate all you have done. The cards, emails, comments on the blog, they all make me smile and help to brighten my day. Please continue to pray. Pray for strength, and healing, pray for comfort and normalcy. We head back to the doctor on Thursday, so make sure to check back often, as I will try to keep this updated.
God is so good and is right here with me on the journey! Along with all of you! Bless you!
Okay, the quick update....I finally went in for the blood patch on Friday around 1:00 in the afternoon. They ended up scheduling it, so that I didn't have to wait in the ER...(Hello..should have done that on Wed) anyway...it didn't go as easy as I thought it would. The doctor had to stick me three times to get the epidural in. On the second stick...I think he hit a nerve. It was a feeling that I have never experienced before. He finally got it on the third stick and then had to get blood from my very small veins in my wrists. He tried the right wrist first and couldn't get enough blood, so then he went to my lest wrist. Thank God, he was able to get what he needed. Both wrists are sore and black and blue (it's not an attractive site, let me tell ya!) The blood patch took about an hour to relive the headache pain. The doctor made me think it would happen a lot quicker than it did. He also informed me that occasionally, some people have to do the blood patch two or three times for it to work. Uh, no...I will NOT be doing this again. Even if I had to live with the headache for another week...I would not do it again. For me, it was a very traumatic experience. (Wonder where Maggie gets it?!)
So the headache was gone, but the back pain worse. It's like a double edge sword. Honestly, I would have preferred to have the headache. We finally got home a little after 7:00 that night. I was exhausted. I just wanted to get in my bed and sleep. I ended up being awake ALL night. I could not get in a comfortable position. It was awful.
Saturday we called to try and get me some pain meds. They didn't want to give me any (cause you know I'm such a pill popper...NOT!) I just wanted something, so that I could get comfy, so that I could sleep. Andy found some Tylenol PM and they pretty much knocked me out. I was finally able to sleep for a few hours and that was a huge help. I finally started feeling a little better Saturday, I was still in bed all day (can I just tell you how much I am hating this bedroom right now!), but I tried to get up and walk around for a few minutes and then go back and lay down. My cousin, Tina came over and scrubbed my bathrooms and kitchen floor (I'm tellin you all...that is love!) Those bathrooms were disgusting, and I wouldn't just let anybody come and do that. I feel so much better knowing that they are clean. So a big "Thanks!" to Tina!
Andy and I have been joking that God is trying to help me not think about the other stuff going on and that by going through this is making the "waiting" time go by faster. Its funny how that all works.
Today I am feeling even better. I slept pretty well last night with just Tylenol (not the PM kind) and I'm just takin things slow today. Andy and the kiddos are at church and I'm sitting in bed with the laptop. I got up and fixed an egg, then came back to bed...then I went down and washed a few dishes and then came back up to bed. I really feel like I need to get up a little more today, I promise I won't overdo it, I just need to move around a little. I think that will help my back to not feel as stiff.
I know so many of you are praying, I know because I can feel it. The support we have is amazing and I hope you all know how much I appreciate all you have done. The cards, emails, comments on the blog, they all make me smile and help to brighten my day. Please continue to pray. Pray for strength, and healing, pray for comfort and normalcy. We head back to the doctor on Thursday, so make sure to check back often, as I will try to keep this updated.
God is so good and is right here with me on the journey! Along with all of you! Bless you!
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Prayers needed today!
I know I have asked for prayers a lot lately, but today I'm desperate. Both kids now have the "pee-poop" and I still have a horrible headache...we all need your prayers today!
Thanks!
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Thanks!
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Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Roller Coaster
What a day! I totally thought I was in the clear since I felt pretty good yesterday. I didn't feel too bad when I woke up, but as I started doing the morning routine, the headache kicked in and then got worse, and worse. I finally called my parents about 9:30ish to see if they could come over and help me with Max. (The poor boy has had pee-poop for the last 2 days and I'm sure that didn't help me with bending over all the time to wipe his little behind!) They came over and helped with him and picked Maggie up from school. I called the nurse from the neurologist office and from the symptoms I was having, she was pretty sure I had a spinal headache and that I would need to go back to the ER for a blood patch. I tried to lay down for a while to see if the headache got any better, but it only got worse. Finally about 2:30 ish, Andy and I were on the road again heading to the ER. When we got there and got checked-in we were told to wait in the waiting room...when we walked in, it was like an episode of the television show. The entire waiting room was packed...crazy packed. After sitting there for an hour, I called the nurse back at the neurologist office and asked if I could just wait this out. She said I could, and so Andy and I walked out of the place as fast as we could and got home.
Andy stopped and got me a Mega Chill (the biggest cup of Dr. Pepper I've ever seen, and remember I don't do dark soda) and he is making me drink every drop. Apparently, rest and caffeine help a spinal headache. It seems to be working. I have strict instructions from Andy and my friends to do nothing...and that is soo hard for me. So instead, I'm typing on the laptop, writing in my journal, and making lots of lists. The nurse is going to call in the morning to check on me (she said these headaches can last 1-3 days, sometimes even longer!) I think I have places/rides for my little people lined up for tomorrow, so I'm going to just take it easy and watch from afar as the dirt slowing takes over my house.
It's been a roller coaster today. A ride in which I want no one else to be on. A ride that I know is suppose to take me somewhere. A ride I wish was just fast and not so loopy!
Andy stopped and got me a Mega Chill (the biggest cup of Dr. Pepper I've ever seen, and remember I don't do dark soda) and he is making me drink every drop. Apparently, rest and caffeine help a spinal headache. It seems to be working. I have strict instructions from Andy and my friends to do nothing...and that is soo hard for me. So instead, I'm typing on the laptop, writing in my journal, and making lots of lists. The nurse is going to call in the morning to check on me (she said these headaches can last 1-3 days, sometimes even longer!) I think I have places/rides for my little people lined up for tomorrow, so I'm going to just take it easy and watch from afar as the dirt slowing takes over my house.
It's been a roller coaster today. A ride in which I want no one else to be on. A ride that I know is suppose to take me somewhere. A ride I wish was just fast and not so loopy!
Monday, February 16, 2009
Traci Update
Well, I'm home and doing okay. The spinal tap went well and now I'm just following doctors instructions and laying on my back for the rest of the day.
So the good news is that I'm done with testing for a while. The bad news is that we won't have the results from the spinal tap for 7-10 days. Yikes...the waiting is the worst part. My neurologist did read the MRI from Saturday and determined that one of the three spots on my brain is new and this new one is probably the one causing the numbness. My blood work results will be coming in too, and his nurse told me she would call me when those results were in. Sorry to say that I don't have much to report. Just waiting now. I go back on 2-26, and hopefully we will know a little more.
Thank you so much for your prayers over the past few days. I amount of love I feel from all of you is awesome. My God, my friends, my family...I am ever grateful for all you have done. God is so good.
Please continue to pray and I will continue to keep you updated!
By the way, we had a wonderful Valentine's Day...we shared the evening with our kids and great friends...what could be better. You can read about it on Nicole's blog...thanks again Jason and Nicole for sharing "Heart Day" with us! We love you guys!
So the good news is that I'm done with testing for a while. The bad news is that we won't have the results from the spinal tap for 7-10 days. Yikes...the waiting is the worst part. My neurologist did read the MRI from Saturday and determined that one of the three spots on my brain is new and this new one is probably the one causing the numbness. My blood work results will be coming in too, and his nurse told me she would call me when those results were in. Sorry to say that I don't have much to report. Just waiting now. I go back on 2-26, and hopefully we will know a little more.
Thank you so much for your prayers over the past few days. I amount of love I feel from all of you is awesome. My God, my friends, my family...I am ever grateful for all you have done. God is so good.
Please continue to pray and I will continue to keep you updated!
By the way, we had a wonderful Valentine's Day...we shared the evening with our kids and great friends...what could be better. You can read about it on Nicole's blog...thanks again Jason and Nicole for sharing "Heart Day" with us! We love you guys!
I am blessed!
I can't even begin to tell you how awesome you *ALL* are! All the prayers, calls, emails, cards, gifts and flowers...it's amazing.
But the most amazing part of this entire situation is how God has shown himself to me, and in so many ways. I know that this is all part of His plan for me, even though I don't know what that plan is yet,(I think that is the hardest part) I'm ready. I know for a fact that he is with me! He is by my side, holding my hand each and every step of the way...I am so blessed!
Please continue to pray today...my appointment with the neurologist is at 11:45, they will do the spinal tap and read the MRI from Saturday. I'm praying that I have some answers today! I'll keep you posted!
But the most amazing part of this entire situation is how God has shown himself to me, and in so many ways. I know that this is all part of His plan for me, even though I don't know what that plan is yet,(I think that is the hardest part) I'm ready. I know for a fact that he is with me! He is by my side, holding my hand each and every step of the way...I am so blessed!
Please continue to pray today...my appointment with the neurologist is at 11:45, they will do the spinal tap and read the MRI from Saturday. I'm praying that I have some answers today! I'll keep you posted!
Friday, February 13, 2009
Quick update
My appointment today was good. I felt comfortable with the neurologist and his ability to help me. I still do not know anything definite yet. I'm having another MRI tomorrow morning early...like 7:00 a.m. early...I'm sure hoping my tech is awake . They didn't use the dye in yesterdays MRI, and my doc wants a few more pictures of my suspicious spots. He said it would be a quick MRI, maybe about 15 minutes verses the 45 minute one yesterday. That will be nice. Then on Monday, I'm going in for a spinal tap. They are trying to eliminate several different possibilities at this point...although I would be very grateful just to eliminate all of this and get back to my regular sitcom life.
Oh, and to top it all off, I've got a cold...what's up with that.
Keep praying...I can feel it...boy is it nice!
Oh, and to top it all off, I've got a cold...what's up with that.
Keep praying...I can feel it...boy is it nice!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Please Pray!
I feel a little strange asking this, however I have seen the power of prayer work first hand and any extra prayers couldn't hurt.
I spent the day in the ER, went in with tingling/numbness down the entire right side of my body. Of course, I immediately thought stroke...and I think the doctors did as well. After several mandatory tests and blood draws, they wanted me to have a MRI. I was a little freaked out...but stayed calm throughout the testing. The MRI results came back, the good news is that I didn't have a stroke and the bad news is that there are some suspicious spots in my brain which is why I'm heading to the neurologist office tomorrow morning at 10:00 to discuss the situation.
I know that this is all a part of God's plan for me, but I would appreciate any prayers you can send my way!
I spent the day in the ER, went in with tingling/numbness down the entire right side of my body. Of course, I immediately thought stroke...and I think the doctors did as well. After several mandatory tests and blood draws, they wanted me to have a MRI. I was a little freaked out...but stayed calm throughout the testing. The MRI results came back, the good news is that I didn't have a stroke and the bad news is that there are some suspicious spots in my brain which is why I'm heading to the neurologist office tomorrow morning at 10:00 to discuss the situation.
I know that this is all a part of God's plan for me, but I would appreciate any prayers you can send my way!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
You would have thought she was Edward Scissorhands...
Remember this movie???
Well, you would have thought that this was our hairdresser the other day when Maggie got her hair cut.
My girl was in great need of a haircut. The poor girl has got the worst hair, and I am saying that out of love. She has a couple of cowlicks on her head (just a side note: if your precious baby girl has any cute little swirls on the top of her head that you think are the just cutest thing ever....think again...when the hair finally comes in...she's going to be in big trouble!) and her hair just does it's own thing. I've tried doing the bang thing...nope...didn't work, we tried letting it grow out, but it's just so fine and it just gets really stringy, so we went short. It looks super cute on her and it actually makes her hair look thick!
There is only one problem...since her hair is so short...she needed to have her neck cleaned off...and once Maggie saw the buzzers coming...she freaked out! She totally wouldn't let the hairdresser clean off her neck. Now, I know that could freak a kid out, so I just told her we would do it at home...no big deal. We got home, and I still couldn't convince the girl to do it. We both got way too worked up which didn't help, so today....a week after the haircut...she still has a hairy neck, and guess what....it's going to stay that way. I'm tired of fighting with her over this. I've got to pick my battles.
Here is the before/after pictures...it's really a cute style...and boy did she need that!
Maggie is Maggie! She is very sweet, but also shy and very cautious. She is so smart, maybe a little too smart for her own good. She has come so far in the last year and she is getting better every day. I need to try and embrace who she is and her feelings...even the ones I may not understand. She is a precious gift given to me by God and I wouldn't change a thing about her, hairy neck and all!
Well, you would have thought that this was our hairdresser the other day when Maggie got her hair cut.My girl was in great need of a haircut. The poor girl has got the worst hair, and I am saying that out of love. She has a couple of cowlicks on her head (just a side note: if your precious baby girl has any cute little swirls on the top of her head that you think are the just cutest thing ever....think again...when the hair finally comes in...she's going to be in big trouble!) and her hair just does it's own thing. I've tried doing the bang thing...nope...didn't work, we tried letting it grow out, but it's just so fine and it just gets really stringy, so we went short. It looks super cute on her and it actually makes her hair look thick!
There is only one problem...since her hair is so short...she needed to have her neck cleaned off...and once Maggie saw the buzzers coming...she freaked out! She totally wouldn't let the hairdresser clean off her neck. Now, I know that could freak a kid out, so I just told her we would do it at home...no big deal. We got home, and I still couldn't convince the girl to do it. We both got way too worked up which didn't help, so today....a week after the haircut...she still has a hairy neck, and guess what....it's going to stay that way. I'm tired of fighting with her over this. I've got to pick my battles.
Here is the before/after pictures...it's really a cute style...and boy did she need that!
Maggie is Maggie! She is very sweet, but also shy and very cautious. She is so smart, maybe a little too smart for her own good. She has come so far in the last year and she is getting better every day. I need to try and embrace who she is and her feelings...even the ones I may not understand. She is a precious gift given to me by God and I wouldn't change a thing about her, hairy neck and all!
Monday, February 9, 2009
Sneek Peek
One of my favorite things about being a mom is doing all the fun, little crafty things with my kids. I like easy, fun, non-messy projects. But honestly, I think my favorite thing is making up little goodie bags for parties, school, or just because. I love finding little things for the kids to give to their friends. With Valentine's Day quickly approaching...I'm in goodie bag mode. Last night, I started making labels with kids' names on them, organizing the bags and getting everything ready for the kids to start filling . This afternoon, we are having a few little friends over to help us make a special treat for the bags...
Here's what the craft room looked like last night...
Doesn't it look like fun! Exciting times, I tell ya!
Here's what the craft room looked like last night...
Doesn't it look like fun! Exciting times, I tell ya!
Thursday, February 5, 2009
25 random things about me!
If you are a facebooker...then you already know that "everyone" has already done this...and instead of typing this on facebook, I'm doing it as a blog post and then will have it published both places. So here we go.
1. I never use my dishwasher.
2. I rarely leave the house in the morning without doing the dishes.
3. I label everything.
4. I sort our clothes by color in the closet.
5. All hanging items (in the closet) must hang the same direction
6. When I get gas, I try to make it the last thing I do, I like to pull into the garage with a very full tank and be ready for my next adventure out.
7. I hate clutter - in the house, in the car and in my mind! That's why I LOVE lists!
8. I love to be barefoot, oh and I think I have the world's ugliest toes!
9. My hubby and I were married on groundhogs day! It was also the 5-year anniversary of our very first date! 02-02-02
10. Our first child was due 5-13-03 (We were hoping for 5-4-03...we have a thing for numbers!)
BTW, she arrived on 5-12-03!
11.Our kids names are in the top 5 for dog names! (Maggie & Max)
12. When I answer the phone, more times than not, I'm asked if my mommy is home!
13. I LOVE pumpkins! When you live in my town, you can never have too many....just got a couple new ones today!
14. I love to have the windows open in the house! Until it hits about 90.
15. I hate going to the gym, but I always love how I feel when I'm done.
16. When I got married, I just wanted my engagement ring (no band!) until I was pregnant with Max and Maggie was tiny...I was asked on more than one occasion, "when are you getting married?" My hubby went right out and got me a wedding band.
17. Growing up I was told that it didn't matter if I was the prettiest girl, or the smartest girl, but that I had to be the nicest girl. That's what I'm trying to teach my daughter too!
18. I yell at my kids to stop yelling! What's up with that!
19. I have an amazing husband! I feel very blessed that he picked me!
20. I love our dog Charlie, but I will never have a dog in the house again. I hate the hair!
21. I have a cup of coffee every morning, but I only drink half of it.
22. I love to scrapbook, just wish I have more time and money for it.
23. I have a thing for bags - purses, totes, duffel.....love them all!
24. I'm currently working on turning my blog into a book for my family! Very exciting!
25. This list took me way to long to accomplish...now I need a nap!
1. I never use my dishwasher.
2. I rarely leave the house in the morning without doing the dishes.
3. I label everything.
4. I sort our clothes by color in the closet.
5. All hanging items (in the closet) must hang the same direction
6. When I get gas, I try to make it the last thing I do, I like to pull into the garage with a very full tank and be ready for my next adventure out.
7. I hate clutter - in the house, in the car and in my mind! That's why I LOVE lists!
8. I love to be barefoot, oh and I think I have the world's ugliest toes!
9. My hubby and I were married on groundhogs day! It was also the 5-year anniversary of our very first date! 02-02-02
10. Our first child was due 5-13-03 (We were hoping for 5-4-03...we have a thing for numbers!)
BTW, she arrived on 5-12-03!
11.Our kids names are in the top 5 for dog names! (Maggie & Max)
12. When I answer the phone, more times than not, I'm asked if my mommy is home!
13. I LOVE pumpkins! When you live in my town, you can never have too many....just got a couple new ones today!
14. I love to have the windows open in the house! Until it hits about 90.
15. I hate going to the gym, but I always love how I feel when I'm done.
16. When I got married, I just wanted my engagement ring (no band!) until I was pregnant with Max and Maggie was tiny...I was asked on more than one occasion, "when are you getting married?" My hubby went right out and got me a wedding band.
17. Growing up I was told that it didn't matter if I was the prettiest girl, or the smartest girl, but that I had to be the nicest girl. That's what I'm trying to teach my daughter too!
18. I yell at my kids to stop yelling! What's up with that!
19. I have an amazing husband! I feel very blessed that he picked me!
20. I love our dog Charlie, but I will never have a dog in the house again. I hate the hair!
21. I have a cup of coffee every morning, but I only drink half of it.
22. I love to scrapbook, just wish I have more time and money for it.
23. I have a thing for bags - purses, totes, duffel.....love them all!
24. I'm currently working on turning my blog into a book for my family! Very exciting!
25. This list took me way to long to accomplish...now I need a nap!
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Monday, February 2, 2009
Love is in the air
Twelve years ago today (February 2, 1997), Andy and I went on our first date. It was a very casual, get-to-know-ya-again kinda date. We went to a local Italian restaurant and after dinner he asked if I would mind running into Wal-mart (so romantic) so he could pick up a birthday gift for his sister. Now Wal-mart would not have been the first place to get a gift for your sister, except he was buying her 2 new Disney VHS tapes. (she was collecting them all) I thought it was just totally sweet that he was buying his sister a gift, I didn't realize till later that he was a week late in getting and giving his gift. But hey, I guess it was the thought, right?!
We had a great time on that date, I felt really comfortable and relaxed around him. We had several more casual dates in the weeks to follow. Then we started spending pretty much every weekend together along with several times during the week. This continued for 4 years.
On May 4, 2001, we purchased our very first home. We knew we were going to get married, but he hadn't actually proposed yet. On the day of the closing, we were both so excited. Neither of us could sleep the night before. We were closing at 9:00 in the morning and the plan was for us both to take the day off work, close on the house and get movin' in. I got a little bent out of shape when Andy informed me the night before closing that he had a meeting with his boss in the morning BEFORE the closing. Hello....who schedules a meeting before 9:00 a.m.??? Now this might not have been that big of a deal except for the fact that my man isn't the most "on time" person. He could have walked in 5 minutes late to the closing and not been phased one bit...if that was me, I would have been devastated! I'm just not a late person...I like to be on time if not a tad bit early. Anyway...it turned out fine and he was there on time. We did all the paperwork and signed our life away.
We both had our own cars loaded up with all the goods we were taking to the new house and headed straight there after the closing. I was so excited! When we got there all the blinds/window coverings were closed, so it was dark....I walked into the living room and headed right for the kitchen to plug in the phone to make sure we had service. (calling someone from my new house was obviously my priority!) Andy hollered for me to come into the living room. As I walked in the room, he flipped on the light above the fireplace. When I finally looked over there, up on the mantle were several long stem roses laying down with a white ring box in the center sparkling like I've never seen sparkle before. HE GOT ME! It had been a running joke for quite some time that he wouldn't be able to surprise me. That I would totally know when he was going to propose. I totally walked right by his set-up the first time. He totally surprised me! It was awesome! Oh, and he didn't have a meeting with his boss that morning before closing. He had made arrangements with our realtor to have her let him in the house to get everything set up. He had it all planned out. Perfectly!
So not only did we have a new house, now we were planning a wedding. Looking ahead at the calendar we figured out that February 2 was going to fall on a Saturday! Perfect. So we got married on the 5-year anniversary of our very first date and to top it off, the date was 02-02-02! How cool is that!
We decided on a small, intimate ceremony. We wanted an evening ceremony at a local botanical garden conservatory. Being that it was February, the conservatory was warm and we had the entire event lit by candlelight. The ceremony was beautiful. Andy asked his brother and dad to be his best men and I had Andy's sister, Jodi and my cousin, Tina stand up with me. Simple, yet elegant with all our family there to witness our union. The ceremony was followed by a huge party with a sit-down dinner for all our friends and family. It was honestly the perfect day!
Andy,
Today, seven years later, we are celebrating our anniversary. So much has changed in those seven years and I wouldn't want to share those times with anyone else. Looking back, I wouldn't change a thing. What is even more exciting to me is that I can't wait for all the adventures we still have waiting for us. We have been blessed with two beautiful kids and everyday we are learning and growing together. Thank you for being the person you are and for sharing your life with me!
I Love You!
T
The songs you are hearing are the two songs that we danced our first dance to....Etta James, At Last....you know cause it only took us five years and Grow Old with me...just cause all the words are perfect....Enjoy!
We had a great time on that date, I felt really comfortable and relaxed around him. We had several more casual dates in the weeks to follow. Then we started spending pretty much every weekend together along with several times during the week. This continued for 4 years.
On May 4, 2001, we purchased our very first home. We knew we were going to get married, but he hadn't actually proposed yet. On the day of the closing, we were both so excited. Neither of us could sleep the night before. We were closing at 9:00 in the morning and the plan was for us both to take the day off work, close on the house and get movin' in. I got a little bent out of shape when Andy informed me the night before closing that he had a meeting with his boss in the morning BEFORE the closing. Hello....who schedules a meeting before 9:00 a.m.??? Now this might not have been that big of a deal except for the fact that my man isn't the most "on time" person. He could have walked in 5 minutes late to the closing and not been phased one bit...if that was me, I would have been devastated! I'm just not a late person...I like to be on time if not a tad bit early. Anyway...it turned out fine and he was there on time. We did all the paperwork and signed our life away.
We both had our own cars loaded up with all the goods we were taking to the new house and headed straight there after the closing. I was so excited! When we got there all the blinds/window coverings were closed, so it was dark....I walked into the living room and headed right for the kitchen to plug in the phone to make sure we had service. (calling someone from my new house was obviously my priority!) Andy hollered for me to come into the living room. As I walked in the room, he flipped on the light above the fireplace. When I finally looked over there, up on the mantle were several long stem roses laying down with a white ring box in the center sparkling like I've never seen sparkle before. HE GOT ME! It had been a running joke for quite some time that he wouldn't be able to surprise me. That I would totally know when he was going to propose. I totally walked right by his set-up the first time. He totally surprised me! It was awesome! Oh, and he didn't have a meeting with his boss that morning before closing. He had made arrangements with our realtor to have her let him in the house to get everything set up. He had it all planned out. Perfectly!
So not only did we have a new house, now we were planning a wedding. Looking ahead at the calendar we figured out that February 2 was going to fall on a Saturday! Perfect. So we got married on the 5-year anniversary of our very first date and to top it off, the date was 02-02-02! How cool is that!
We decided on a small, intimate ceremony. We wanted an evening ceremony at a local botanical garden conservatory. Being that it was February, the conservatory was warm and we had the entire event lit by candlelight. The ceremony was beautiful. Andy asked his brother and dad to be his best men and I had Andy's sister, Jodi and my cousin, Tina stand up with me. Simple, yet elegant with all our family there to witness our union. The ceremony was followed by a huge party with a sit-down dinner for all our friends and family. It was honestly the perfect day!
Andy,
Today, seven years later, we are celebrating our anniversary. So much has changed in those seven years and I wouldn't want to share those times with anyone else. Looking back, I wouldn't change a thing. What is even more exciting to me is that I can't wait for all the adventures we still have waiting for us. We have been blessed with two beautiful kids and everyday we are learning and growing together. Thank you for being the person you are and for sharing your life with me!
I Love You!
T
The songs you are hearing are the two songs that we danced our first dance to....Etta James, At Last....you know cause it only took us five years and Grow Old with me...just cause all the words are perfect....Enjoy!
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