Summer 2009

We've had a very busy summer. Starting Memorial day weekend, when we met 21 other Yoder's (Darrin's brother, wife and their daughters; his sister, husband and their 4 children; Darrin's dad and his fiance; Darrin's cousin, his wife and one of his daughters and Darrin's daughter and her sister-in-law) in Gatlinburg, at a beautiful cabin in the mountains. We saw the Dixie Stampede and spent a day at Dollywood, kids went to race cars and others went to the shooting range. Other than that we visited, hung out and ate great food. We drove there and back and between the travel and activities it took a week before I even began to get over it and then I caught a cold that I still have a cough from! Darrin's dad Ray and Nancy came back to spend the week with us and ended up finding things to do. I couldn't recover and slept most of the week. Not the way you want to spend time with family. They were a big help and Deke enjoyed having his Pap and Nana Nancy to play with.

This was the last post that Ami was working on, thought I would put it out there for everyone.




In June we went to DC, where Brad, Stella and Delyssia met us. We spent the week sight seeing and catching up. I was able to do most everything we had planned to do, even though I was still dealing with the cold and started having problems with my blood pressure and sugar. Deke was in awe of everything, Chase enjoyed spending time with Delyssia and Darrin and I enjoyed spending time together and creating more memories. Chase went back to VA with Delyssia for a week and then came home, only to head out to camp for a week.

Dr. visit

Just got home from the neurologist. Good visit, with the exception of having to be rescued from the restroom, which was not ADA equipped appropriately. The toilet was to low and I couldn't stand up. They had to take the door off the hinges. I was MORTIFIED. Thank God, Darrin was there to help me up and out...chortle, only my luck. I've been banned from using the restroom at the offices (lol). Our last visit ended in a similar situation, except I was in a different restroom and was able to reach the door to unlock it, but still couldn't stand. I had to blow my whistle. This wasn't long after Deke had his tonsils out and had lost about 5 lbs, so his clothes were all to big for him. Deke heard the whistle took off at flat run to find me, loosing his pants, belt and diaper along the way, and everyone followed him to me. That time Shirley helped me up and out.

May 2009

Well, I was just patting myself on the back about not having any "serious" incidents, no hospitalizations and the boom. Off to the hospital I go. I'd had a great day, felt fabulous and then late evening my sugar bottomed out and the real fun began. After 5 hours of no relief, we decided it was time to go to the hospital. I spent the obligatory week, they found no definitive reason or cause and I came home Friday evening. I had a tough week last week, same symptoms, just not as severe and being home was a true relief. I started feeling really good on Sunday and am still feeling great.

This week is dedicated to a doctor a day. Once again, an obligation that has to be repaid after every hospitalization. The one positive is that I was able to see the heptalogist that will be treating my liver, while I was in the hospital and she began treatment, which has already eased my discomfort!

Ami

Easter 2009

We had a wonderful Easter weekend. We spent Saturday at the church Easter Egg hunt and BBQ. Deke made tissue eggs and ate from the dessert tables.

Sunday we went to church and the Easter bunny went by the house and hid the baskets and left eggs for the kids to hunt.

Darrin cooked our Easter feast, ham, party potatoes, green bean casserole and rolls. So we gorged on candy and food. Deke was ingesting sugar at rapid fire speeds and Chase and Darrin were in peanut butter bliss. I just loved watching it all and following the bunny trails behind Deke as he was hunting. Priceless moments.

Believe it or not, we didn't get a single picture, although we videoed the day. So not stills to share.

Love to all,
Ami

Holy smokes! March 6th, 2008

This is beyond lame!!! I knew it had been awhile since I'd updated my blog, but not that it had been 5 months...tsk tsk. Now I'll try to remember everything I can.

For Halloween Deke ended up being a horse. He rode hard and ate his spoils almost as quickly as they hit his bag!

We spent Thanksgiving in Kansas. It was wonderful. The serenity truly rejuvenated my body and soul. The food was yummy and the time spent with family was enjoyable as always. Deke was able to play with his cousin Sammy. Watching them gave you the sense of how they'll be double trouble later in life...tee hee. Deke also got to spend time with his 4 yr old cousins, Woodley and Barrett. Those two showed the little ones how to take Deke's little Tykes tractor and jump the steps into the dining room. Jump forward 30 odd years and they'll be doing the same thing. Their dad, Cousin Matt (in his 30's) came up for the walk this year and aired up Deke's wagon tires and caught air going down the neighbors steep driveway.

At Christmas, Chase, Shirley and I headed out to Puerto Rico an came back New Year's eve. This was the trip Chase and I were going to go alone, but I need help and Shirley was more than willing to go along with us. The beaches were beautiful and the water was gorgeous, but to chilly for me. We went to Old San Juan and stayed along the main strip. Chase loved it and Shirley and I enjoyed ourselves. I've decide I want to be home or somewhere with snow for Christmas. Going to sunny destinations, just doesn't feel like Christmas. My guys gave me a beautiful platinum mother's ring. It's beautiful! They did a wonderful job designing it. It is similar to my engagement ring, so I wear it on my ring finger. Gorgeous!!!

Travel is becoming increasingly tiring. I don't want to fly ever again!

For Valentines we all shared cards and candy.

I'll work on catching up next week.

Smooches,
Ami