Wow! Where has the time gone?

I can't believe how long it has been since my last entry into this blog.   The time was spent recuperating from the heart surgery and then in August a Pacemaker.   After that I have been going to cardiac therapy and I must say that exercise is an amazing thing and has helped me recover and be more like my old self.  Of course Cooper is a big part of recuperating.   For instance today he and his dad kept playing pirate and Coop would run into my lap and ask me to save him from the pirate.  Of course I would say get out of here pirate.   Leave us alone.   The wonderful part is holding him.   I remember right before Mom died that she said she wished I was little so she could hold me again.   I think I now know what she meant and what a wonderful feeling it is to hold the little guy. Happy New Year!!!

Getting Old is Not for Sissys

Many thoughts going through my mind after coming home from surgery.   They took good care of me in the hospital.  Was there for 7 days.  I really like my doctors and enjoyed the many personalities of the nursing staff.   I often found myself practicing my consulting and communication skills. I even offered to do Laughter Yoga one night at midnight.   The real eye opener though was the warm feelings from family and friends.   I know the surgery room was full of angels and I could feel them.   Am slowly progressing and can really appreciate what folks who have heart surgery go through.

I also appreciate what it means to have a caring wonderful family.  I hope my grandchildren appreciate their parents and can someday return the care and love they gave them.   It is a great feeling to feel your son's strong arms help you out of bed or a chair.

Heart Surgery is finally here!

After 3 months of waiting tomorrow is the day.
They say it will be easy because I'm fit and ready.
Am I scared? just a little, but with so many prayers and
a wonderful family I know I am safe.
I know the operating room will be full of Angels making
sure the docs and nurses are on and that my heart is steady
and ready to be repaired.
Can't wait to feel better and can really play with Cooper Lee
and will be great to go here and there with the family.
Hurrah, Hurrah, Hurrah!!

Cousins are the Best!

Last night one of Cooper's cousins Hill spent the night with us.   Hill is about 10 years older than Cooper and is a wonderful role model for Cooper.   He will forge the way to Camp Longhorn  every summer,  show what it's like to play basketball and football, and give Cooper someone older than him to look up to.  He also has Mary Ella who shows him love and tenderness see their picture below.   Hank will be a great friend almost his age.   We can only imagine the trouble they will get into since they will probably be in the same grade.

My Dad had eleven brothers and sisters so you can imagine the number of cousins I grew up with.  I think this is where I learned all about community.  Every year we would all gather in New Jersey and have so much fun growing up together.  It is wonderful that Cooper will have a similar experience and so many pals to share life and laughter with.

Even if I can't see you, you can still see me

It's funny how little children hide and think that you can't see them because they can't see you.  Yet their feet hang out from the pillows covering them up or you see the top of their hair over their blanket.  Sometimes I wonder if we don't play the same game with ourselves.   Thinking we can cover up and not be seen.   One gift we can give others is to let them know we see them and it's ok.

Watching How to Train a Dragon

Last night Cooper and I watched How to Train a Dragon.   It is your basic story about a little boy whose father has dreams for him to kill dragons and be a fierce viking but the little boy has other ideas about dragons.  Of course he eventually wins the day and his father excepts him for who he is.   I think the big lesson of the movie is how important it is for grandparents to accept their children and grandchildren for who they are not what you think they ought to be.   I think this is especially important when you are all living together.  You have a lot to learn from each other and I feel like I am learning a lot.  Am thankful for this opportunity.

More Please

When ever Cooper is having fun playing a game with you and you stop he always says, "More Please".  He has a way of making you laugh and enjoy playing the game with him.   When you are really enjoying something you hate for it to stop.  I think of the many times I am enjoying living with Cooper and his parents.  More Please!