Little Trooper

We arrived at the hospital at 5:35 this am. We told Kylie we were going to let the doc check her ears. She was ok with that, but wanted to stay home & sleep! She got checked in, wore her bracelet proudly! In the new building they had a tv in the room so she had on her little gown & just sat on the edge of the bed & watched cartoons! They gave her meds to relax her. I held her after she got really relaxed...she leaned her head back on her Mom in the chair next to us & started giggling..it was cute! She told us she did not want to leave us. The nurse told her she was going to blow up a green balloon, get a sticker etc. We told her we would be a few doors down, waiting on her. She rolled down the hall in that big ole bed just like a big girl! She did not cry until she woke up. The nurses went above & beyond tending to her every want & need. She wanted her blanket, pillow, cup and her green balloon. They came & asked if she was supposed to have a green balloon. I sent Grandma Bridges to Winn Dixie to get a green balloon. We told her what the OR nurse had told Kylie she could blow up a balloon. It was the green balloon that they blow in to put them to sleep. They went, got one, blew it up as best they could. When they gave it to her she cried & said..it don't have a string on it. The OR nurse was surprised that Kylie remembered about the balloon! Martha brought the one from WD, it was cute...she wanted the one the ladies made her more! They wheeled her to the room in a recliner on wheels, she wanted her Mom...Casey got in the chair & held her. They gave her Demoral & Lortab to calm her after she woke ....and calm her it did. It was 11:30 before we got out of there. She had to drink so much fluid & go to the restroom. Never went to the potty, but did drink a little more. They finally got her to walk around & that woke her up the most, then they removed the IV & we were able to go home. She told she wanted to stay there with he DR. She was so sleepy! Went & got RX filled, purchase Popsicle's...... she told me she wanted the kind they had. Then told her Mom that she could have all she wanted of them...that's what the Nurse told her!! Thanks Martha for coming & helping us out...& for breakfast & the balloons! Your the best!

Happy Birthday Casey!

I can remember the day you were born like it was yesterday! I hope you have a great day! I love you, Mom.

Happy 23rd Casey

We grilled some hamburgers for Casey's b-day, at her request! Bart got the cake, it was very good. Casey had received her birthday from us earlier...clothes etc. She got a pair of boots from Bart & a plant from Kylie. Where have the years gone?

Remember Kylie in your prayers.

Please be praying for Kylie & the doctors on Thursday as we will once again be putting tubes in her ears. Dr. Allen also wants to remove her adenoids. He said this would help with her allergies and her ears drain. The last time we did this was terrible...it was just exhausting for Casey & Myself. She did not want the arm band on her arm....she cried almost the whole time. She cried for 2-3 hours after she woke up. She would look at her Mom, them me & go back and forth. They said she would go to sleep after we left...not, but she did get better! I am sure she will be fine, its just hard to see them put to sleep. Thanks for the prayers!

Busy Day

Today I made myself do some filing that I had neglected. It took a while! I had to pack up 2008 paper work....for 3 businesses, not just 1. If I pack it up to early I end up digging through it because someone needs a copy of this or that! So, I wait until I can't stand it any longer!

Little Bird Watcher

We walked to the barn today to check on the wood peckers & for Kylie to play and see Papa.

She played in the dirt for a while & pulled up a bucket to watch the wood peckers take food to their babies. After a bit I went in & got a coke, Kylie had one earlier. It did not take long before she came over to get some coke..she loves it. She told me that the coke her Mom had at home was yuck....it was diet rite cola. She asked what was wrong with it anyway? I told her it was a different kind, she said this kind was gooood! She pulled up a bucket, got out my camera book, flipped through the pages, said she was gonna watch the birds too. I wanted another picture of them flying. Papa came over & talked to her for a minute. When he left she said he scared the birds because he was talking. She said you have to be quiet when you bird watch.....she is never quiet.....lived with Moma J to long! This kid will crack you up!

After seeing MJ's yard and her bird houses, I decided that I would put up some blue bird houses. I did not want to pay as much as they wanted in town or online for them, so I got the info from on-line to make one out of a board. I should say...Winston making them, as I can not cut a straight a line! I did assist as the gopher! We made 5 houses out of the 3 boards I bought. WB also remembered he had a cedar board in the barn, it was wider & made a larger house. I hope I can get some good pictures if they will make their homes here! Thanks for making them for me WB!

MJ Devane Washknock

I have this wonderful friend who lives on her family farm, with her hubby, Bill . Her yard is so inviting & cozy. It just makes you feel welcome. She also has a green thumb and an artful eye. I love to walk through her garden, she has a little of everything. She loves flowers, birds, paintings, pictures, etc. We have a lot in common and I just love her! She is kind enough to let me take pictures at her home. Bill even walked around & showed me a few things! Thanks for sharing your beautiful home & garden with me! Maybe next time I will see those fox squirrels!

Congrats to Cayla

Cayla is officially employed at SGMC! Finished up her 3 week training! Several of the ladies complimented on how fast she caught on to the training! She is a hands on girl! Love you and we are proud of you!

Bridges Easter 2009

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