Good morning everyone!
Austin and Jackson were SOOO excited to see mommy come home Thursday. We all had a lot of fun and there were lots of hugs and kisses.
Jackson got sick to his stomach one of the nights while she was gone, and I felt mildly pukey yesterday. I had no lunch or dinner yesterday b/c I felt that food would make me sick. Now I know why. I was sick. Austin was up all night being sick. It really freaks him out when he throws up. He doesn't know what is going on or why. Poor sweet boy(d).
Also very thankful that my cousins darling daughter Paige is doing better. They live in Florida and Paige went to the E.R. the other night with extreme stomach pain. She endured barium beverage, sticks, and 2 CT scans. Looks like it was not apendicitis, and the pain is gone so she is back at home now. YAY!
Our thoughs are with all of the families who have given all the last few weeks (and forever) and have lost a child. Please pray for them as they endure what must surely be the hardest challenge a parent can ever face.
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-Joe
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
While Mommy's Away, The Boyd Boys Will Play
Good Morning World!
The Boyd Boys are having a great morning. Kayla and her mom went to L.A. yesterday morning and are having fun. They saw The Mentalist (television show) taping on the Santa Monica pier yesterday, are going to Jimmy Kimmel tonight, and have backstage and greenroom type passes to see the Tonight Show tomorrow. A much needed break for Kayla, and a great way to spend some time with Kathie. Have fun guys, cause we are!
Austin and Jackson miss mommy, but we are doing our best to not worry about it too much. We went and saw my mom's new place yesterday (very nice!) and we are about to leave for the FW Museum of Science and History in a little while.
Austin and Jackson say the funniest things! I think I am going to start a FB group, and only post the funnies ones there. Here is a previw :
Austin : I want to give you a hug Jackson.
Jackson : I don't want a hug.
Austin : (gives Jackson a hug anyway)
Jackson : NO AUSTIN!
Austin : It's too late. It's already in your heart...
Nice.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Who wants some Pancakes??!!
We will be at the Grand Prairie location tomorrow morning, come see us!!
Eat Pancakes and Help Children With Cancer
Does it get any better than this?
Who: A New Year of Hope Foundation
What: Pancakes, eggs, meat, and drink included. You can even have a second helping of pancakes!
Cost: $6 per person
When: March 13 2010. Be sure to arrive between 8am and 9:30 as the breakfast food needs to be cleared out in time to make way for the lunch crowd.
Where: Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Grand Prairie Location off I20 and Great Southwest Parkway
Irving Location off Beltline and Hwy 183
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!
Eat Pancakes and Help Children With Cancer
Does it get any better than this?
Who: A New Year of Hope Foundation
What: Pancakes, eggs, meat, and drink included. You can even have a second helping of pancakes!
Cost: $6 per person
When: March 13 2010. Be sure to arrive between 8am and 9:30 as the breakfast food needs to be cleared out in time to make way for the lunch crowd.
Where: Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Grand Prairie Location off I20 and Great Southwest Parkway
Irving Location off Beltline and Hwy 183
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Lots Going On!
Where to begin?
We are buzzing around the house, trying to get everything ready. Lots to do!
We are moving on March 18 (one week!!!) which has been moved up from March 31, and so we are scrambling to finalize the details. Got the title company mortgage payoff information today, Kayla has been tirelessly packing. Well, ok, she's pretty tired. We found a nice place to rent while we build the new house. Cancelling homeowners insurance, getting renter's insurance, finding a storage unit, getting movers to help with the big stuff (did I mention my back is BAD?). Wheee!
Austin and Jackson are both getting over being sick. Austin had focal pneumonia, Jackson probably did too. Luckily, they are on the mend, and seem to be cranky more than anything.
I had a Hita-Scan for my gall bladder Wednesday, and they called yesterday and said the results were "abnormal". They scheduled me for a Monday appointment, and after agonizing over it yesterday, I called this morning, and they were able to squeeze me in this morning. Sorry to all the patients who had a real appointment. They said that based on the test results and pain I have been in over the last couple years, I probably have Gall Bladder disease, which means it will probably have to be removed. Going to my favorite doctor tomorrow to talk it over and see if there are any alternatives and what to expect if it has to be done.
I volunteered for a Parents as Mentors program at Cook Children's recently. It's a new program that pairs up newly diagnosed families with those who have been there, and offer them some insight and hopefully some comfort in the weeks after such tragic news. I haven't been called on to help yet, which is a good thing, because that means that hopefully, no one is receiving the "Welcome to the Neuroblastoma World" speech. If I am needed, I am ready to try and help in any way I can. They will be rolling it out to other areas of the hospital soon, and I hope to join the Diabetes group too.
Kayla and her mom are looking forward to their upcoming trip. Theyare going to L.A. for about a week later this month. It will be a much needed break for Kayla, who has been holding down our fort and making it look easy for the last few years. Plus, it will be good for them to relax and bond and hopefully see some movie stars.
Having good success at work. Lots of people still needing well built custom homes at a reasonable price in the area, so that's good. We are building homes in 5 neighborhoods right now. I think that's a new record!
My Grandmother Dorothy is doing great after her hip surgery, and is getting around quite well on her own, thanks to her strong will, and strong helpers (Doug, Jeanine, my sister Katherine, among others).
My mom's husband Randy is doing much better after his recent heart surgery, and is out walking every day getting good exercise and some strength back.
That's all for now. Will post more later!
Joe
We are buzzing around the house, trying to get everything ready. Lots to do!
We are moving on March 18 (one week!!!) which has been moved up from March 31, and so we are scrambling to finalize the details. Got the title company mortgage payoff information today, Kayla has been tirelessly packing. Well, ok, she's pretty tired. We found a nice place to rent while we build the new house. Cancelling homeowners insurance, getting renter's insurance, finding a storage unit, getting movers to help with the big stuff (did I mention my back is BAD?). Wheee!
Austin and Jackson are both getting over being sick. Austin had focal pneumonia, Jackson probably did too. Luckily, they are on the mend, and seem to be cranky more than anything.
I had a Hita-Scan for my gall bladder Wednesday, and they called yesterday and said the results were "abnormal". They scheduled me for a Monday appointment, and after agonizing over it yesterday, I called this morning, and they were able to squeeze me in this morning. Sorry to all the patients who had a real appointment. They said that based on the test results and pain I have been in over the last couple years, I probably have Gall Bladder disease, which means it will probably have to be removed. Going to my favorite doctor tomorrow to talk it over and see if there are any alternatives and what to expect if it has to be done.
I volunteered for a Parents as Mentors program at Cook Children's recently. It's a new program that pairs up newly diagnosed families with those who have been there, and offer them some insight and hopefully some comfort in the weeks after such tragic news. I haven't been called on to help yet, which is a good thing, because that means that hopefully, no one is receiving the "Welcome to the Neuroblastoma World" speech. If I am needed, I am ready to try and help in any way I can. They will be rolling it out to other areas of the hospital soon, and I hope to join the Diabetes group too.
Kayla and her mom are looking forward to their upcoming trip. Theyare going to L.A. for about a week later this month. It will be a much needed break for Kayla, who has been holding down our fort and making it look easy for the last few years. Plus, it will be good for them to relax and bond and hopefully see some movie stars.
Having good success at work. Lots of people still needing well built custom homes at a reasonable price in the area, so that's good. We are building homes in 5 neighborhoods right now. I think that's a new record!
My Grandmother Dorothy is doing great after her hip surgery, and is getting around quite well on her own, thanks to her strong will, and strong helpers (Doug, Jeanine, my sister Katherine, among others).
My mom's husband Randy is doing much better after his recent heart surgery, and is out walking every day getting good exercise and some strength back.
That's all for now. Will post more later!
Joe
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
New Website for Boyd Family Updates
We have decided that it was time to move on from our CaringBridge blog and start a "normal" blog for everyday life and not just medical issues :)
You can still see our old blog at http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/jacksonboyd
Stay Tuned!
You can still see our old blog at http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/jacksonboyd
Stay Tuned!
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