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Thank God For Dunkin Donuts Coffee. Skylar and I headed to Eutis for my nephew's Birthday
party @ 2:00. I decided to head up early to visit for awhile before the party. So we got there about 10:00. The kids started playing in all the water toys @2:00 , it was 3:30 when my sister realized she was out of propane. I had a baby shower in Palm Bay @ 5:00 that I had to be back for. Skylar was upset we left before the food and cake so I told her I would stop at McDonald's and she could get cake at the Baby Shower. We arrived at the shower @ 5:20 and it was running way behind.
At about 8:00 I told Skylar it was time to go. She said but, I haven't had cake yet. Two parties, still no cake so I stayed until the cake was cut and we left at 8:30 pm. I got home at 9:00 and fell into bed. Sunday I was exhausted I slept all day.

A Message From The Other Side

Michelle and I went to see a physic medium on Friday. One of the many messages I received was from my brother, that was hit by a car when he was 7 years old. The message was to find the guy who hit him and let him know it was an accident because this man has grieved him everyday.
My weekend was consumed with finding the newspaper article from 1972. It consumed my whole weekend. I went through the family bible, where I keep all his paperwork. Reliving the horror. I kept calling my mother (driving her crazy) because of the urgency I was feeling. I finally said, Ok you want me to deliver this message - you have to help me. Five maybe ten minutes later the phone rang. I didn't even say Hello. I picked up the phone and said, you found it. It was my mother on the other end with a yes. She had given me the name and within ten minutes I had found the man that had taken something so precious from our family.
Scott asked, what was I going to say? He said, they were going to thing I was a nut. I hadn't thought about what I was going to say - I would say it as it came, even if it sounded crazy. I asked to speak to the man and a woman on the other end of the phone had told me the man I was asking for was very sick. I asked her if I may ask her who I was speaking to - it was the mans wife. I asked her about an accident on Wekiva Springs Rd in 1972 and she said yes and there was silence. I told her I was the sister of the boy that was hit. I told her how crazy this phone call was going to sound. I had told her that I had been to see a medium and there was a message I was to give her husband a message from my family. The woman said she prayed for my family. She said she was with her husband and children when the accident occurred. They never saw my brother, there was a loud noise and when she looked back, she saw my brother. She also told me that they had gone to the funeral..
When I spoke with my mother and asked if she knew they were there she said yes. She was told they couldn't look at him because they had kids - my mother said, she could look at him and it was her son.
I felt I was passing on a message from the other side but, in doing so I brought up allot of feelings of pain and hurt in my family. I hope that this man finds peace in a phone call that maybe I should have made years ago.

Transition Not So Easy

Scott and I were in Orlando on Friday. Dr. Nick has joined M.D. Anderson's team. This is an excellent opportunity for Dr. Nick to continue his research. But, a huge overwhelming transition
for Scott and I. It went from a small family to our big Greek family. Something we are not use to. The familiar faces we were use to seeing, we did not see. The office that was once small is enormous. Dr. Nick is still the same. It was great to see him. I probably offended the PA because when she walked in Scott and I had been through so many new people, each one treated him like he had cancer (this was never done at Dr. Nick's office ) so when the PA asked us how our transition went I burst into tears. She probably thought I was a loose cannon. I tried to explain to her how different it was and she was like the pre-show before the real star (Dr. Nick) came on. Once I saw Dr. Nick I would feel better. Before everything was done in Dr. Nicks office. When I asked her about getting Scott's port flushed. The PA said yes, that's done on the first floor. When I asked if he needed chemo again, would that be done in this office and her answer was yes, that's done on the fifth floor. When asking these questions, I wasn't wanting to hear floor by floor : ( Dr. Nick understood my feelings but, also reminded me he was there and we were there and that's what mattered.

Why Can't We Find Bin Laden

Because we can't even keep track of our service men. We got a call last evening from Red Stone Arensal Blake has not reported to class and can not be found on base. Blake changed his MOS a month ago and is at Ft. Leonard Wood and has been for about a month. The lady on the phone was totally confused and couldn't understand why she didn't have paperwork. Scary huh?
We also continue to get phone calls from recruiters wanting to recruit Blake. You would think they would know he has already been recruited.

Blake On Prime Time " Part Two "

I chatted with Blake again via web cam (sorry Nikki) He looked so thin. He says he has been eating, he puts gravy all over his food. I said to him I didn't think he ate gravy. He said it makes the food go down easier. So the food is probably pretty bad. So I'll bake his favorite chocolate chip pound cake and take it when we go for graduation next month. I can't wait to see my man cub.
The whole time we talked he kept looking behind him, around him. I asked him who he was looking for - his answer was no one. I asked why he was so twitchy and paranoid, he said must be the Army. It made me nervous just watching him.

Hot Off The Press

Scott had an MRI this morning and waited around for the radiologist to read the film. Makes me nervous every time. The reading found the area to be stable and the area they were watching to look better than the previous MRI. As Scott was talking, I was crying happy tears. You never know what news you will receive from scan to scan. It is at times gut wrenching. So this was wonderful news. I can't wait to see Dr. Nick on Friday for words of encouragement from him. Yay

Robo-Scott

Another reason I love Scott and his positive outlook. Scott bought carbon fiber paper probably a year ago. He is still wearing his leg brace and it bothers him when people stare. Scott had a great idea, so Last night we sat down and fitted the carbon paper to his leg brace. He tried it on to see what it would look like. His leg now looks robotic-cool. It made me smile because he thought it was really cool. How could you not love this guy?

She's So Fun

Tom and Brandi went to Daytona for the races and Skylar hung out with Pappy and I. On of my favorite things is to hear her giggle. I had so much work to do outside yesterday, so Skylar hung out in the pool. At 8:00 she was exhausted and wanted to pop pop corn. "WE WERE OUT OF POPCORN" bad pappy. It wasn't as traumatic as it could have been because we were going to watch E.T. she settled on Reese's Pieces. When we turned on the TV she saw the race and picked her car, called her dad and told him which car was hers. I could her him saying no baby you like Jr. Skylar was saying no daddy I like the green car. As requested by Skylar, Scott was going back to the race so she could see were her car was. I would have loved to see the look on Tom's face when her car won.
We woke up Sunday, got dressed and was at the park at 6:40. She was asking me what I was going to get her for her birthday. I said when is your birthday, she said in Oc -tay - ober. It was so cute. Her and I then went to the grocery store and home before 9:00. When Tom picked Skylar up she asked him if he saw her car.
Now my house needs cleaned and I am exhausted.

Lessoned Learned

I canceled all my July 4th company because Michelle and I had a baby shower Sunday July 6th. We didn't have a signed contract because I knew the girl who had asked me to plan and decorate the shower. Michelle and I have spent countless hours to custom design this shower. We had agreed on a price and four days before the shower she informs me she doesn't have the money. I wasn't to bummed about it because 1. I learned a lesson when it comes to friends and contracts and 2. I have a beautiful baby shower ready to be put on the website. Now I can spend my three day weekend cleaning my garage.

More of the Baby Shower

This is one of the centerpieces for the baby shower. I have 9 more to go. They will also be available for rental. I also fond these adorable baby block invitations that I will be offering.

The One Thing He Feared Most

Scott is really bummed today because they are not sure he will regain full use of his left hand. I told him people walk that were told they would never walk again. Take it day by day. But, he's so frustrated. They are going to try and make a different hand brace for him in hopes that - that will help. Scott has already survived all odds. Failure happens when you quit and Scott will never give up.

Your The Only One

Skylar called me last night in her distraught voice, apparently a frog was in the street and it had ants on it. She said, I was the only one that could take care of it. She asked me to please come over because I was the only one that could care for it. I explained to her that it was dead but, she still insisted I could care for it.
Sunday she called me again insisting on me taking care of the frog. She walked over to the frog and said jump frog. She said, please care for him your the only one. She thinks I can do the impossible : )

Special Delivery

Michelle and I finished the stork for our upcoming baby shower on July 6th. He has over 1800 rose petals individually pinned in him and took us probably 8 hours to finish. He turned out beautiful. He will be available for rental on our website.

She's A Maniac

Scott and I took Skylar to the Pizza Gallery and then to Cold Stone. Then Skylar and I headed to the pet store and then I headed to take Skylar home. I pulled in my drive way, when my cell phone rang. I answered and it was Skylar. in her 4 1/2 year old distressed voice she said she was packing to live with me she can't live with her mom anymore, she is giving her attitude and she is a maniac. I explained to her that her mommy and daddy would be so sad. She said, she didn't care. She was packing to live with me and when I'm at work she will stay with pappy. I tried to calm her down but, she was really upset and didn't understand why she couldn't pack and lve with me. I talke to Brandi and told her to tell Skylar how much she would miss her but, Skylar still wasn't havin any part of it. Hopefully her dad will get home and rescue her soon.

Before Soup

Skylar called me last night to ask me to pick her up at the sitter's when I got off work. I said "yes"
before soup? She giggled and said that's right, before soup.
Michelle and I are creating a beautiful brown and pink baby shower for a party on July 6 so I need to do a few errands in Viera. Skylar loves the pizza gallery so that will be convenient. I can't wait to post pictures of this shower. We are hand pinning 2000 rose petals on a stork. He is going to be beautiful.

Busy Crazy Day

We finished up our June birthdays with Scott. I had picked Skylar from her sitters on Thursday. we began talking about Scoot's birthday being on Friday and she asked if she was invited. I tried to expalin to her that we were not having a party we are going to dinner with other adults. She didn't understand why if it wa Pappy's birthday, why no party. So we stopped at Publix to buy cupcakes. She then found the candles I had at home and after dinner presented Scott with a cupcake and song.

Friday morning Michelle picked Milo up for a day with Turner and Boston at the spa. After work I drove to pick him up. Thie place is a dog estate. It is beautiful. I asked them to shampoo, trim his nails and clean his ears. He smelled super clean. He was so exhausted from playing with the other dogs that he fell asleep on the way home. When we got home he acted doppy because he was so tired. You can also board your dog there. They don't place then in Kennels they are in what looks like bedrooms.

I then showered to get ready for Scott's Birthday dinner with our friends. Margarita's were great. Scott received a Bose system with an extra deck that holds 3 extra CD's. I also listened to our favorite radio station 99.7 kept track of all the songs played that day and burned him four CD's. Scott lso received the headblade a cool gadget to help keep his bald head slick. Thanks Matt & Michelle. He also received four large boxes of dark chocolate from Girmaldi's.. yummy. Thamks Dr. Joe & Pris.

We then headed to the Orlando air port yo pick up Blake. He was coming home to get his car to head up to Ft. Lenoard Wood. His flight arrived on time at 9:45. We picked up his bags and headed back to the coast. I relized in the airport that his life was packed in his bags. We then headed back to the coast. We had nade it almost home when my stomach began to roll. I'll spare the details. Scott was up all night with me getting ice bags for my head. I remembered we had Phenergan and I asked Scott for it along with Advil. I woke up @ 1:00 today. Blake came in

to my room to tell me good-bye. I proably saw him all 20 mins. I do have to say it was easier saying good-bye this time.

Where's China

I talked to Skylar today and she informed me her dad was angry and she was packing and moving out. She said, she was going to China but she didn't know where China was. She didn't even know what path to take to get there. Who knows why she choose China.
She then asked me to pick her up at the sitter's tomorrow. When I said I would she told me I was the best. She asked me to pick her up before she had to eat soup. Every time I have said I would pick her up she always says pick her up before she has to eat soup. So I called her sitter to ask if she feeds Skylar soup. She said she feeds her lunch but, around 4:30 she always feeds her soup so I think Skylar is associating time with when she eats soup. I told her sitter I would be picking her up around 3:15 (before soup time) then I called Skylar to tell her I will be picking her up before soup. She let out a big Thank You. Scott asked her if she wanted him to make spagetti
and meatballs and she said no she won't be hungry but, she will be thirsty and she will want a milkshake. The kid is cute - you can't help but smile.

The Exorcist

Blake phoned me Friday evening.He was frustrated he had no alone time. He has to have a battle with him at all times. If he wants to go somewhere or do something he has to find someone that wants to go and do the same thing. I could picture his head spinning, as I listened to his frustration.
It seems all is well now and he was able to have a little alone time on Sunday because he said he grilled out steak and shrimp for himself and he enjoyed the peace.
Blake and I are so much alike. I love people but, I also need alone time. Good job Blake for finding time for yourself. It helped regained your composure.

siskel and ebert

Scott and I decided to take in a movie on Father's Day. We decided to see The Happening, anything with Mark Wahlberg in it can't be bad, right? Wrong, Scott and I agreed it was the worst movie we have ever seen. Wahlberg's acting was still great but we thought the movie plot was ridiculous.
When we returned home I had laundry to do and my machine was giving a LE error. Scott said water needed to be coming out of the tube and it wasn't. The tube was clogged with sand from the well. I fix the washer so I could do laundry and we then ordered Dinners 2 U. It is so nice to be able to jump on line order dinner and have it delivered to you and it taste like it's cooked right out of your kitchen. Brilliant idea.

Riding The Waves

Scott,Tom & I took Skylar to the beach so I could teach her to boogie board. It's all that she has talked about for the last few days. I wasn't feeling great this morning but didn't have the heart to tell her - sometimes you just have to push yourself. I don't know if it as the salt air but I actually felt better once I got to the beach. Skylar was a natural. I took her out and rode the waves back in with her a few times. She then was teaching a little boy that she met while at the beach. It was really cute because she was actually showing off.