Patrick's Guardian Angel

Patrick has his very own special Guardian Angel. Her name is Gamma. That boy is officially rotten since she left. If I have heard once, I have heard a hundered times, "but I don't feel good, I can't do that". He was spoiled rotten by his Gamma while she was here. Of course, I do understand he just had surgery. And I know he doesn't feel good. BUT does that give him an excuse for acting out? As far as I am concerned....NO. As far as Gamma is concerned.....YEP. That baby worships her. And she was able to do things with him I couldn't. Like taking medicine and eating. Those first few days, the kid would have starved had it not been for Gamma.

I am considering putting him on the next plane to GA so she can deal with him. And she did offer to come back. And I am considering letting her.

On a good note. Patrick seems better today. He is eating, just not in large portions. And he misses his Gamma. He said today, "I feel bad because Gamma isn't here". I'm just hoping I can survive the next week till we get to the beach. Cause, after that, his Gamma can deal with him.

Poor Patrick

He did so good today. He was a real trooper this morning.

All the nurses LOVED him.

Here he is sleeping just a little bit ago. He's in alot of pain right now. Won't drink much and just wants to be petted. Of course, Gamma's here. So he's got her undivided attention!

A Visit from GA

We had a visit from Great Kim, Monkey & Jeffery to celebrate the 4th. Since Robert left it was a good distraction for us. We went to the lake and the pool and enjoyed fireworks at Freedom Fest.

I can't believe how good Rebekah is swimming.

We all had a great time while they were here. Ashley got a tatoo on her foot & Jeffery got his tongue pierced. Unfortunatly I only have pics on my cell phone. But let me tell you the tongue piercing thing is freaky! Ashley's tatoo looks great.

Kids had a great time at the fireworks!

That's it from the great state of LA.

We're settling into Robert being gone. It isn't easy, but it's army life!

Tuesday

It has now been a full day since Robert left. We feel like something is missing around here. Truth is..........something is missing. But we're making the best of this situation. And I am constantly reminding myself that WE chose this life. Robert didn't make this decision alone. We made the decision to return to active duty together.

Took the kids to the new pool today. They had a great time. I took the camera with the best of intentions of taking pics. Well, it didn't happen. I'll try and do better next time.

Right now we're anxiously awaiting our next group of company. Great Kim, Monkey and Jeffery are coming from GA to visit us. They will be here sometime on Thursday. We can't wait. I'm sure I'll have pics from their visit to post soon.

Hope all is well with everyone.

Jennifer