memories of pop-pop
My Pop-pop passed away last week. Tonight is his memorial service in Orlando, where I grew up. I'm really sad to miss this celebration of his life. My Pop-pop was my mom's father. Pop-pop was a brilliant man, and had an amazing wit. Though he could often be grumpy, he would always surprise you with a sarcastic comment or clever comeback, even in the midst of an argument. Pop-pop had a sense of humor about himself and about life. I still remember bonding with him over Seinfeld, and how he would . . .
The Boys Are Back*
Mark and Jafta got into LAX late last night. They had such a good trip. Keanan got out of the hospital on the very day they arrived. His foot is doing much better. Mark got to go on a doctor's appointment with him. The surgeon seemed very competent, and it looks like the infection is going away. His wound still needs to close up and heal a little more, and he is still not able to walk on it. But hopefully in a few weeks he will be back to his active little self! Keanan was a little subdued on . . .
Love’s Labor’s LOST
You know how on LOST, they have to go back and re-live the traumatic experience of the plane crash? It was one of the worst things they ever went through, and they have to do it again. They know it will be painful. They know it will hurt like hell. They know there will be carnage. And yet, they know there is no getting around it. So they brace themselves, try deep-breathing, and just hope that this time isn't as bad as the first time . . .Yeah, that's pretty much EXACTLY how I feel about my . . .
brotherly love
I got to "chat" with Mark on facebook for a while tonight. He sent me this picture of the two boys together:Jafta is still running a fever in the evenings and his asthma is giving him trouble. Luckily I forced Mark to pack the nebulizer, just in case. Mark said he was fine during the day today, and then just got sick again when they got home. Keanan is getting better but still pretty quiet and not his usual active self. Jafta is really loving on him. I love how he has his arm around him while . . .
missing my boys
Thanks to the modern technology of the satellite phone, I've actually been able to talk to Mark every night they've been in Haiti. That has been SO nice. We are also always trying to chat on facebook, but somehow I missed him every time he's on. Yesterday afternoon I was in a benadryl-fueled nap and woke to several messages from friends telling me to get online. I had just missed him. Mark is wondering how I am on facebook all day when he is home, and yet he can't reach me when I am in . . .
reunited and it feels so good
I just got word that my three boys are hanging out in Haiti! Mark and Jafta arrived safely this afternoon - I guess they got to have a nice little delay on the tarmac in Miami. Keanan was discharged from the hospital just this morning. Talk about timing! They are all together now, and I'm hoping Keanan is not TOO freaked out by the white man he probably barely remembers and his over-enthusiastic big brother. I'm wishing so badly I was there. Here are some photos of his last day in the hospital. . . .
Anticipatory Behaviors & Haiti: Where The Good Toys Go
They boys are en route to Haiti. I just talked to Mark and Jafta. They are all settled in to their hotel in the Miami Airport. Yes - in the airport, as in right next door to the gate where they landed. Pretty cool, huh? I'm not sure why we've never done that before. It's so much smarter to show up to Haiti showered and rested, instead of on the tail-end of a long red eye flight.Today was a hard day for me. I've been so consumed with getting them ready for this trip and collecting donations that . . .
Things I Did Not Need to See Today
1. I did not need to watch the Oprah episode on how hospitals make so many mistakes, and how many people die from hospital malpractice. Especially with one kid in the hospital, and another ready to be born in one in a few weeks.2. I did not need to read a full-page warning from the government against travelling to Haiti when I registered Mark and Jafta's trip with the embassy. I know this stuff already, but I didn't need to see it today!3. I did not need to stumble upon this article. Why? Why . . .
Update from Haiti
I don't have the energy to write tonight, so I am going to cut and paste the updates I've gotten today about Keanan. Shelley is sending them - she is a totally lovely missionary who runs the orphanage. He is at her house tonight before moving hospitals tomorrow. I think I've mentioned it before, but I absolutely adore all of the people who work for Heartline Haiti. They are doing all they can, but healthcare in Haiti is tough, and I know they are frustrated and wanting to see him better. So am . . .
Love Lessons from The Bachelor
or, Why Jason Will Die a Lonely ManIt was THE MOST DRAMATIC ROSE CEREMONY EVER. Did you watch it?I was sucked in to The Bachelor this season. Maybe it was the single dad factor. Or maybe it was the parade of personality disorders during the first few episodes. Or maybe it's just the fact that my husband works late on Monday nights. Whatever the reason, I was hooked.So in case you actually have a life and missed this season, the MOST SHOCKING AFTER THE FINAL ROSE CEREMONY FINALE EPISODE EVER . . .
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