Long time....sorry!

I know it had been a long time. I wanted to post some pics and update.
First of all both boys had birthdays! Tristan is now 9 and Garrett is now 8! And to think we I started dating Shane, Garrett was in PRESCHOOL! Ahhhhhh! Here are some pics of the small birthday party we had at our house.

This is Tristan with his cake!


This is Garrett with his...he kinda looks like he has a lazy eye or something. Ha!




And of course Christmas was right around the corner and well, Kristin and I attempted some baking! See the pictures below!








AND LAST....I HOPE EVERYONE HAD A MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope to post some pics from the famous shrimp/crab boil at Dave and Karen's on NYE!

God Bless. Love-Kelly

Tristan

So, I finally am getting around to posting something new!
Here is a picture of Tristan after this last game....he had a tough time smiling!
WHY? He just LOVES football.




CONVERSATION 10 Secs before picture was taken:
Me: "great job, tristan...you are pushing threw the line so much better"
Tristan: "yeah, I know..."
Me: "why do you look so sad then?"
Tristan: "because I was made to play football and it's all done."
Me: "Dude, you are made to play football...hhhmmmm, YOU ARE RIGHT! :) Now can you smile for a picture...."
Tristan: "Yeah, if you give it to Dad!"

SO............here it is for everyone including the SUPER PROUD father of a "made for football" son!!!

Susan's Shower

Becky, Tara and I threw a Baby Shower for Susan....we are so excited she is having a girl, there has been lots of boys lately, way to break the streak! And let us by cuter things! ha ha!

TOUCHDOWN!!

So Garrett had his first Football game in the rain...but he ran that ball to the end zone! He was so happy!

I didn't make it to Tristan's game...so pictures to come! But here is one of Garrett!

MOVING...

So some may know and some may not know, but Shane and I are moving to a home in Wyoming. We know many people may have apprehensions, disagreements, and be haters! But we really feel this is a good decision, we aren't engaged, yet....but hope to be in the near future. I just wanted to post a picture of the home and hope that some of you can be excited with us!

We are moving Sept. 30th, so please let us know if your muscles are available...and the weekend of Oct. 1-3, we welcome anyone to swing on past and take a look!

Museum!

Before my surgery & test...we had taken the boys to the GR Public Museum for day. I never took the time to post some pictures from this adventure...so now is the time! This picture is of Tristan by his favorite thing...a REAL dinosaur head!

This was Garrett's favorite thing, in the bug area, it was a spider web for kids to climb on...I think it went on it 4 times!


And this is Shane on the only ride he would fit on....doesn't he look like he is having fun?

NEW PICTURE!!!

I finally got around to posting a picture! It's of Hayley! this is her at one year old! I can't believe it! She's one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RECOVERY!

So, recovery went very well! I am excited to say...My time off of work was well needed and I am feeling very well. I am just waiting on my follow up appointments, to get stitches out and get the word that I am ALL BETTER! I can just say, I FEEL SO MUCH BETTER! :)

I PASSED!

Just a quick blog post to say........ I PASSED my test! :)
Also, my surgery is tomorrow at noon! So lots of prayers please!
Thanks!

Panic Mode and Prayer.

Ok, i know i keep saying i am going to post pics and I AM!

But for right now....I am in "panic mode". I am 6 days from my certification test...very nervous and studying every second I have available.

And in the back of my mind, is SURGERY, on May 26th.

BUT I have been given some peace and wisdom by visiting a member of our church in the hospital. She is 93 and having a rough time. I visit her b/c I want to show her that even those much younger than her, she made an impact on. I also know my way around the hospital room pretty well.
I was reminded by her today when I handed her the "nurse light" and asked her if she remembered what that was for. She said very sweetly, it's to get you! And then gave me a smirk! :)

It's just as simple as sweet Helen says, like the push of a button, a prayer can give you peace in panic mode. And my recent prayers have been answered. I am studying with a relaxed mind and comprending much more and I know that if Helen at 93 can have surgery with God's healing hand, so can I. :)

Surgery news!

I went to my OB/GYN appt today. I found out, surgery is needed. I am planned to have surgery on May 26th. Please pray for my anxiety and recovery! :)
I am blessed, I just am worried/scared for surgery.

So the next update I have is that I have to see the OB/GYN on Monday.

Tough Days!

If you read the previous blog post, I sounds like I am ready to take on the world and the issues going on. Today's goal....don't think pass the "known" into the "unknown".
This afternoon, I received a phone call from my doctor's office letting me know that a hypervascular mass was found on my ultrasound. The nurse said that the radiology report suggested a D&C and/or biopsy to be done. So I am anxiously awaiting the call from the doctor...the nurse said, I would be getting another call today.
I am fighting all emotions, trying to stay distracted with work....and trying to be realistic....so yeah, I have a ball of vessels in me....big deal, right?
Well......yeah...but staying positive is the key!

Thanks for all the texts, calls and emails. Life is good....I am blessed.

God Doesn't Give You More Than You Can Handle....Right?

SO, again, I know I haven't posted pics...and I promise I will. I have lots to post! Check Facebook for some. :)
But for an update, if you anyone even reads this anymore....ha ha.
Life has been a bumpy road for the last few months. Many of you know I have not been feeling well. I have missed work 3 pretty long stretches and that is quite unusual.
I finally got into my doctor and are starting to get things all worked out.
To summarize what is going on...my uterus/ovaries are not normal. I have had a CT scan that has shown this. And somehow, in some weird way, they are jealous and have decided to pull my intestines in for some fun. Hence the once/month "stomach flu" and leads to many hours on the toilet. As far as them not being normal, I have been told that the CT scan looked as if I have endometerosis and polycystic ovaries. The strange thing is, I had a CT scan last year and it did not show this.
Today, I had to go in for an ultrasound of the uterus/ovaries. I do not know the results...all I know is that the tech said, she got great pictures and it hurt me quite a bit.

I have found out how many people are so caring....my coworkers are amazing...offering to go to appointments with me, etc. My family has been very supportive, I have shed lots of tears in the parent's house this week. I had a very good talk this morning, with my cousin, Melissa...this mad my very hard to face day so much better.

I ask that you could pray for me....I am scared/anxious/nervous of what is to come...I ask that I have some peace and understanding. I have so many swirling questions in my head, I want to ask when I see the doctor next. I have taken the attitude (as of about noon today) of it doesn't matter what anybody else thinks or wants anymore. It is my time to be selfish and take care of my health, my wants and needs in life. I have prayed about this and asked God to watch over me and take care of me....and a strong whisper of God today said, HEY, YOU ARE A STRONG GIRL, DON'T LET THIS STOP WHAT YOU HAVE DESIRED IN LIFE, STAND UP FOR YOURSELF AND DO WHAT YOU NEED. I WILL NOT GIVE YOU SOMETHING YOU CAN'T HANDLE! And then it was confirmed by a super wonderful, caring, and sweet coworker today, who said, "Kelly, I will support you in anything you need, but I can't feel or understand what you are going through, only you can....so YOU need to take care of you. And I will be here when you need the help."
On that note, I am off for the night....I am going to go do something for myself and relax. Thanks for all the love and support.

Grace and Peace.

Study, Study, Study.

So I haven't blogged in awhile.....why, b/c I am studying so much for my test on May 21st. I am getting stressed b/c I recently did a self test and only got a 63%! Ugh! How depressing! But it does motivate me to do more! :)

The Family is good! Mom and Dad are getting excited for summer....for them SUMMER=LUDINGTON! :) Jeff and April are doing well and Hayley is getting so big! I try to see her at least once a week, but at times it is TOUGH! Sara is in Chicago doing well, she got a new kitten! Which is very cute!
Shane and the boys are good. Shane is back to riding his bike all over and the boys just got new bikes too! The boys start "coach-pitch" baseball this weekend and they have a season of 14 games! They are pretty excited!

Me....well, work is work,studying is studying, and life is life.
Life has had a few changes of starting a cooking group with six friends, still selling tupperware and looking forward to a few small trips this summer.

Prayer requests:
I have a few doctor's appointment's coming up that I am very nervous about...so I am hoping for the best.

Hoping you all are enjoying the sun and nice spring weather!
God Bless.

Hitting the books!

It's Saturday! :)
I actually would love to say, I am heading to the beach or someplace so nice and relaxing, but I am not. I am heading to the shower, then to the library, and the studying starts. I have my certification test coming up....May 21...it seems like the only time I have to do this is Saturday...so it's time to go buckle down.
The attached picture is of Tristan singing in his recent musical at school.

Hayley Lynn

Today is "hump day"...Wednesday. Not much to say....I am tired of all the rain, and ready for bed early. :) BUT I want to share with you all some of my niece's 1 year old pics...there are a bunch, but thought I would share a few! :)

Easter!

So, I haven't updated in a long time....but here is a picture from last Sunday. We got a chance to shoot a free throw. It was a good time! I hope to post some Easter pictures of the kids, but I need to get them downloaded first! Off to Dad and Mom's for some yummy Easter HAM! :)

AHHHHHHH

Hey....so, my camera broke....I will try to start back up soon!

Day 62 of 365.

Here I am at work with Dr. Farooq!
The doctor that always says yes! or right, right, right! :)

Day 61 of 365.

Here I am with Tristan, Garrett, and Justin at the Cadet's Pinewood Derby Car Race.

Day 60 of 365.

It is MARCH 1st! And after working overtime this weekend....I bought myself a new vacuum....well, it isn't like I needed a new one, I didn't have one! No more borrowing from mom! :)

Day 59 of 365.

This is Pat, Amy and I at work on a Sunday...converting charts! Still...

Day 58 of 365.

So it's Sautrday and here we are at work, converting charts.....:)

Day 57 of 365.

Ok, I went to work. But didn't feel worthy of being in the picture today, because I felt so horrible. Here's the thing that got me through the day. HALLS!

Day 56 of 365.

Ok, the flu bug is out of my belly, but taken over my throat and nose.
When am I going to get better? for real........

Day 55 of 365.

GI bugs are horrible....I haven't left the house, or done anything for days.
I can't believe how miserable this is and now I have a sore throat too.
This is me reading in bed....that is about all I am up for.

Day 54 of 365.

ok, still sick....most visited room today....nasty, nasty!

Day 53 of 365.

Ok....throwing up gone....the poops have started....never taken this, but giving it a try...this is miserable!

Day 52 of 365.

This is my yak bowl....I am currently so sick. Throwing up, huge migraine....

Day 51 of 365!

This is me really starting to not feel good. Belly ache, migraine.....ugh!

Day 50 of 365.

this is me hanging out on my couch....starting not to feel very well.

Day 49 of 365!

Me at home talking on the phone to mom after work!

Day 48 of 365.

This is me in my bug, in the parking garage at work....just getting ready to head into work! :)

Day 47 of 365.

Went to work, then home to Shane's...had dinner with the boys and WRESTLED for about an hour! FUN TIMES! :) This is the four of us on the floor....post wrestling.

Day 46 of 365.

Went to work, then a Tupperware meeting....got home watched tv and completely forgot to take a picture until REALLY late...so here it is!

Day 45 of 365.

VALENTINES DAY: nice brunch at home, went to Grand Haven, walked the beach/pier, and then to Ole' Boys Brewery in Spring Lake for a late lunch/dinner! Great day, spent with the love of my life! :)

Day 44 of 365.

Me right before Shane took me out for dinner to Mongolian BBQ and to see the movie, "valentine's day". Had a fun time.

Day 43 of 365.

Got to stop and see Hayley. Got out of work a little early on Friday. I hadn't seen her in awhile and she is growing so stinking fast! :)

Day 42 of 365.

This is my yummy chocolate cake from a drug rep dinner after work! One of the enjoyments of not getting home until 10pm.

Day 41 of 365.

SNOW ANGEL!

Day 40 of 365!

After work....we are getting TONS of snow. Shane and I decided to walk on a trail near by it was cold and slippery, but a nice walk.

Day 39 of 365.

Shane and I cuddled up on the couch Monday after work....it is COLD again!

Day 38 of 365.

Tabby's shower! I used to babysit her and now she is having a baby! NUTS! Gosh, I am old.

Day 37 of 365.

I went out to breakfast with friends and then dinner with them too. It was a fund raiser for Jennifer going to Uganda. What a fun time! This is the group that was at dinner....Corliss, Sheila, Kristin, Connie, Grace, Jennifer and I. :)

Day 36 of 365!

This is just me chilling at home...long day...work, dealing with the loss of Cynthia and getting back to the old routine! No more visits to Lacks to see Cynthia. MISS her!

Day 35 of 365!

Today I joined Weight Watchers again. After Cynthia's passing yesterday....I realized I needed to stop eating when stressed! So as a joke I added to the title of the WW book!

Day 34 of 365!

Today is Feb 3rd....I stopped by Shane's....made him take a picture with me!