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Well, happy day. Today we found out what really happened to Martin. It was  very strange but there was a reason after all AND, it turned out to be medical and not emotional. ( With Crohns you never know ). However, it turned out that he had a uric acid stone because of the medication he is on for Crohns. I was so relieved because that means that there is something they can do about it. AND, this is important, it didn't have anything to do with too much stress,  our children, me, or anything that has to do with day to day living!  Crohns is a horrible disease for both the person who has it as well as for all those involved with  the person who has it. Does any of this make any sense? I guess you have to know our situation to really know, but I am relieved!

An Up Date

Yesterday Martin was back in the hospital. He has a kidney stone and a mild inflammation of the bowel as a result of Crohns Disease. On Wednesday he will go back for a CT Scan to determine just how far the Crohns has progressed. He is at home now and it is difficult since he is in a lot of pain and will be until he passes the kidney stone. Chronic illness is just no fun for all involved. His pain is our pain and  everyone suffers along with Martin. Church was hard because we always have to act like everything is good and nobody really cares anyway! Not being sarcastic or anything and I'm not bitter and I even taught my Relief Society lesson, but just by rote and not really feeling anything. I'm glad I'm an experienced teacher and can "act" the part. Well, keep us in your prayers!!!

Goodbye Delaney - A Tribute to My Grandchildren!

We are getting ready to take Delaney to the airport. Her stay has come to an end and I'm really going to miss her! She has been so delightful, willing to help, polite, smart..... I could go on and on She even started violin so I got her a violin to take home and she is doing very well already! I just have to say that I have awesome grandchildren!! Each one of the 6 has unique personalities, wonderful  qualities and I feel so blessed to have them!!! Of course they have WONDERFUL parents!! I have been blessed beyond measure with the choices my children have made for their eternal companions. Thanks for sharing your children with me!!!! Each of you are welcome here any time. Just let me know!!!!

A Wonderful Evening!

Saturday night I attended the Chamber of Commerce Banquet - The Spice of Life Awards and was honored as Gilroys 2008 Educator of the Year! It was the most wonderful night of my life! I can't even describe how awesome it was!! I was so honored and thrilled that some of my family were there: my son Franz and his wife Serena, my sister Suzie, my husband Martin, my best friend Bevan , and many teachers from Antonio del Buono School and Gavilan Hills Academy where I teach. So many good friends! It meant soooooooooo much to me to see the people I love the best and work with at the dinner. I really was surprised at myself for caring so much but I really did. Some of my grandchildren were waiting at home with Cassie - Delaney, who has been staying with us for awhile and bringing lots of sunshine to our house!., MaCall and Eloise - they always make us smile, laugh and be happy too. What a weekend!!!! I wish they could have attended but it was strictly adults and I could see why - lots of booze all night long! But it was glorious! All I can say is THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!!

BLECH, BLECH and BLECH!!!!!!

Have you ever eaten a quail egg???? DON'T!

Homemade Bread

My days have been made much better since I bought Martin a Bread Maker for Christmas! There is nothing like fresh cinnamon bread after school and eaten when a student doesn't show up! That's what I'm doing now!

I'm also reflecting on my grandson Hunter who will turn 14 on Thursday!!!! I can't believe it!! I was fortunate enough to be present at his birth and count that as one of my life changing experiences. I love you Hunter! You are such a stellar young man and I'm so proud of all your accomplishments. I wish I could be there for your next advancement in the Priesthood!

Delaney, I'm looking forward to having you here next week!! We are excited and will do some fun things while you are here.

As the Awards Banquet gets nearer, I'm getting rather nervous. I have to speak and I just hope I don't cry!! But if you know me at all, you know that I get KIND OF emotional when I talk about my programs! OOPS, a student just got here so I have to go!

The Blessings of Sunday

Today I'm really grateful that I was brought up to attend all my meetings NO MATTER WHAT! Probably you don't know, but I've been suffering with depression for some time now and quite literally I have to drag myself from pillar to post most days. It seems like a huge effort to even smile and act like I'm okay, yet I do because there really isn't anything the matter. That said, today was no different and this morning at 6:00 a m. I REALLY wanted to go back to sleep, forget Ward Choir ( for which I'm responsible ) and JUST SLEEP!! But no!! I got up and got us to Church by 8:00 a m. and had such a wonderful surprise. Now let me back up a bit. Years ago when I had friends in the ward, we got acquainted with Dave and Shannon Perez. They are Franz and Serena's age and we hit it off very well and had lots of good times with them until they moved to Utah 8 years ago. In fact, they left one month before Martin's emergency and although we spoke many times via phone, we never saw them again! Until today and there they were with 3 more children, ( 2 we had known ) and one on the way. They had traveled quite a bit, he graduated from Harvard, and now they are on their way back to Utah.

I was so happy to see them!! It made me so happy, just to talk to them and talk about times past! Although we may not see them again soon or ever, it was like seeing someone I love and that is a good feeling!

So today I'm grateful that I listened to my Mom and fought that feeling of  despair! There really is a reason for everything!!