 I can't believe 2011 is almost gone. It was a year of new adventures and opportunities.    We had a beautiful Christmas and I pray your house was full of love and grace.  Happy Almost New Year! :)  Merry Christmas! From July 29, 2011 |
 We returned from Kentucky, worked 2 days then gathered all of those of us who could travel and headed to Georgia. Our middle child - the one who was in OK, is now stationed in GA and as the Army has a tendency to do, while he is in his training phase is not allowed to leave the area. It's been awhile since I've ridden in a van with 6 adults. We had a great time! We arrived at Ft. Gordon, GA in time for Thanksgiving meal on post. It was a treat! The officers served the enlisted men and their families. The tables were decoratively set and there was plenty of food. :) It was so much fun being with all the kids and listening to the teasing, laughing, and overall just spending time with our family!  The week following Thanksgiving was hectic and a little frantic. I am the advisor for FCCLA, a student organization with the emphasis on Family. Our community project for this year was "STOP Child Abuse". I will tell you more about that in another post. I forgot the camera and left it at school. On that Friday, I had surgery on my right ear. I know the surgery and condition have a name, but for the life of me, I don't know what they called it. I had to go to Knoxville, to a specialist for this surgery. I have been completely deaf in that right ear - it has gotten worse. Basically, if you spoke to me on my right side I would not have a clue what was being said. Miracles, for me anyway, it was correctable with surgery. I admit, I was very nervous, to choose to have surgery is not an easy decision to make. But with the frustration of asking people to repeat everything they say to you and then still not having a clue, I realized it was time. The nurses and staff at the hospital were kind and made the experience not horrible. :) I really was expecting it to be horrible so I was pleasantly suprised. I headed into the operating room at 7:30 and woke up at 9:30. We were headed home by noon. I have spent this past week recooperating. There are always side effects of having surgery that are unpleasant, but for the most part, I have had an easy time of it. I am greatful! I went back and had the packing and stitches removed on Thursday. That wasn't a picnic nor was it fun. I left with a horrible headache and pretty much feeling yucky. On the positive side - I can already tell a huge difference. I go back in a month for hearing tests, but when I cover what use to be my good ear, I now can hear! I am thankful!  My beautiful daughter has been able to stay with me and help. While here she has been creative and made these ornaments. I love them! I am in awe of her creativity! I plan on attempting to return to normal life around here. Tomorrow I will give church a try and then possibly school on Monday. I've missed being at school and think it will be interesting to see if I can now "hear" what the students are saying. :) Love, |
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