Thursday, January 7, 2010

Just Checking In!!

Hello, friends!!  I’m just checking in to let you know that everything is fine and that I’m not giving up blogging!!  Thanks to all of you who were concerned and have emailed me to make sure I’m alright!

I spent the last couple of weeks being extremely lazy and enjoyed spending time with my family.  My kids are older and at the “moving out” age, so I want to spend as much family time as I can.

This month is going to be a busy one for me, so I still may not be blogging much.  Kory’s birthday is today (she turns 21) and Justin turns 18 on the 21st.  On the 17th, we’re having about 18-20 family members over for a birthday brunch.  Chuck usually does a lot of the cooking – scrambled eggs, hash browns, bacon and sausage – but this year he may not be up to par to help me much!! 

On Tuesday, the 12th, my hubby is scheduled to have surgery at the Cleveland Clinic.  He has scar tissue built up in his urethra and has had problems urinating for the past several years.  He has had times when urinating has slowed down to a trickle and a couple of times, has come to a complete stop.  The poor man has had to go to his urologist about every 3 months to get “reamed” open for too many years.  They finally convinced him that surgery is his only option.  After they remove a 4-5 cm section of his urethra, they’ll take skin from the inside of his cheek to make a new replacement.  He’ll have to have a catheter inserted through his lower abdomen and have that for about 3 weeks until everything is healed.

My Mom and Dad made their rounds right after Christmas visiting me and my 4 siblings to tell us that my Dad has prostate cancer.  He’s 75 and considered too old to have surgery, which he would have refused anyways, because he and my mom have the belief that “once they cut you open, the cancer will spread”.   He’ll have radiation treatments 5 days a week for 8 weeks.  He has an appointment next week with an oncologist to find out when he’ll have to start the radiation.  They’re both still very active and independent – also stubborn enough to refuse any help offered!  My dad ordered hardwood flooring to replace the carpet in their Great Room a couple of days after he found out he had cancer and insists on installing it himself!  It may be a good project to keep his mind busy, but he also has a tendency of doing more than he can handle and won’t admit when he needs help.

My busy month ends with my daughter, Brittney, turning 24 on Feb 2nd.  Hopefully, after that, I should get back to blogging on a normal basis!   Please be patient with me!!  I miss all of you and look forward to being in touch with you soon!!

Until Next Time. . . .Kris

41 comments:

  1. Oh Kris, It sound like a very complicated month.I am so sorry about your dad's notice. Is not easy when you are an old person, and takes you own decisions. I hope you husband will be better soon. Enjoy your parties. Hugs and blessings for you and your family, Evelyn

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  2. You do have a very busy schedule ahead so take you time and enjoy your family, we will all be here when you come back:)

    Your dad sounds like a great person I'll remember him in my prayers.
    Rondell

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  3. You have a lot on your plate in the next weeks Kris. I am keeping Chuck and your dad in my prayers. Enjoy the birthday fun when you can. Look forward to your return to blogging!!

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  4. Glad to see you up and going Kris. You have been a very busy girl and it doesn't look like you are going to get any rest anytime soon. I will definitely keep both your hubby and your father in prayer. You have a lot on your plate girl. Take time to breath and relax.
    Warm hugs,
    AMY

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  5. Kris,
    Sounds like you will be more than busy. Enjoy your celebrations and know that I will be praying for your hubby and father...and you also. Take time for yourself in between and we'll see you back soon!!!
    ~Melissa~

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  6. Hi Kris...so glad to see you check in with your blog friends!
    I will keep you and all of your family in my thoughts and prayers. Keep us up to date on everything.........and you take care of yourself too.
    Linda/simplycountryseasons

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  7. Oh,,Kris...You have a lot to deal with there! I will add Chuck and your Dad to my prayer list. I sincerley hope all will be well. Try not to get overloaded...I am "no good" when that happens. Good luck and Happy Birthday to the birthday kids. (I love the header!)

    Susannah

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  8. I am glad you are still blogging, I have missed your posts. I will keep your family in my prayers.

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  9. Wow...you do have alot on your plate!...will keep your family in prayer...and you know how men are?!...the older they get...the more they think they can do!...like what is up with that theory?!...LOL

    Wishing a good month ahead even thru the drizzling rain.

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  10. Wow, you sure have alot going on! Happy Birthday to your kids & I will keep Chuck & your dad in my prayers. Looking forward to your return.
    hugs,
    Pam

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  11. Keeping you and your family in my prayers!! Take care!! :O)

    Stacey

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  12. WOW! You do have alot going on. Well,to start off with I hope the kids have good birthday's and make new memories! As for your poor husband I will keep him in my prayers. And keep the faith for your dad,it's beatable! My husband's grandfather beat it 2 different times in his life. And was cancer free for good until he decided to take his own life last year!!(That's a whole nother story and cancer wasn't involved)!! Anyhow,I will keep you in my parayers. Noone wants to start a new year out this way! Many "BLESSINGS"!!

    Natalie,

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  13. WOW - You have been a busy gal. Sorry to hear about your hubby's issues. I will keep him and your Dad in my prayers!! Hoping that all goes well for both of them. Can't wait til you return to the world of blogging as I have missed you and your wonderful tutorials.

    Hugs & Blessings,
    Lisa

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  14. I've been thinkin of ya and wondering whatcha been up to ;)
    So much goin on for you right now......I will be sure to add Chuck and your father to my prayers! I hope all goes well...I will say a lil prayer for you too...I know stress can creep up on us even when we think we can handle it all! :)

    Happy Birthday wishes to Kory and to your son.
    Have a great day, Kris.

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  15. Wow sounds like you do have a lot of things going on! Sorry to hear about your hubby & dad...I sure will be praying for you & your family! I hope everything goes well! Keep us posted. Take care!
    Hugs,
    Pam

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  16. Sounds like you've got quite a full plate right now! I will keep your hubby and your dad in my prayers. Just remember to take a good deep breath every now and then. God is good.
    Hugs,
    Donna

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  17. First off Happy Birthday to all your kids! I will keep Chuck and your dad in my prayers. Enjoy your time!

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  18. I've missed you Kris!..I will be praying for Chuck, your dad, and your family during this hard time...Be sure to try to relax some this month and take care of yourself also...looking forward to your return to blogging!!~~hugs,Jen

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  19. hi kris, glad to see you post.
    i am keeping you and your family in my thoughts.
    tell hubby after surgery to take it easy, drink plenty of liquids and keep urostomy area clean and dry. ask dr for a home health nurse for drsg. changes.
    as for your dad, try to talk him into surgery if he needs it!!! he isnt that old! i know my dad acts the same way about his health. he is 71 and still working 50-60 bours a week. its hard to keep them kinda guys still. :)
    tell the kids happy birthday from all of us!!
    both of my girls are now on their own, it seems like just yesterday that they were little and getting on the bus.
    post when you can, kim

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  20. Well Kris you plate certainly is full right now - I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers that everything goes well. You have some fun things to celebrate as well - happy birthday to your kids. Selfishly I will look forward to you coming back and sharing your inspiration. In the mean time take care of yourself as well.

    Hugs - Karen

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  21. Lots of things going on right now. Come back when you can. Will pray for your husband and Dad.
    Hugs, Janie

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  22. You love your family. It is obvious. They come first in your life, as they should. Spend your time with them, enjoying birthdays, nursing Chuck and Dad, but don't try to do everything alone! Take some Kris time when you can. We will pray for all of you, and be here anytime you need us.

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  23. Kris,

    Life is very complicated isn't it??? My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your entire family during this time. Family time is so special, especially as our kids are growing up.
    Don't forget to take a few minutes for your self!!!

    Blessings,
    Tara
    Primlover63

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  24. Have been wondering about you...love your home pic's.....enjoy all of your family as time passes so fast.
    Winona

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  25. Glad to hear that you are feeling okay, but wow what a lot to deal with for family health issues. I will keep your hubby and your dad in prayer. Enjoy those birthdays. I can't believe how fast they grow (my boys are 8 and 11).
    I made the bench from your tutorial. It is on my blog (the prim schoolmarm)titled "My first big project by myself". Thanks for all of your inspiration. Blessings, Kim

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  26. Have been looking lately to see if you have posted anything new lately. You have a lot going on! My heart goes out to your hubby, & prayers for your father. Take one day at a time!

    Blessings~Kim

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  27. God bless Kris! We have missed you but certainly understand your absence. I will pray for hubby and Dad for complete healing. Take care of yourself too. Happy Birthday to the kids!! Big hugs!!

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  28. Kris ,wow you certainly have a lot on your plate at the moment . I will be keeping you and your family in my prayers.

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  29. Hope this next month goes well for you. It sounds like you have a lot going on. Love your blog & can't wait 'til you're back blogging.
    ~Aaron~

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  30. Oh my, Kris -- your plate is certainly full! I hope your husband and Dad will weather their health challenges well and I also hope you'll remember to take care of yourself while you're taking care of everyone else during these next busy weeks...

    Congratulations on your new post at APP! I look forward to everything you'll be sharing with us in 2010...

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  31. I will be thinking of you and saying prayers for all of you. I hope all goes well for everyone. Happy Birthday to your kids.
    Take care.

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  32. Keeping you and your family in my prayers.
    Wishing all your kids a wonderful and happy birthday.

    ~Cindy~

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  33. Happy Birthday to your kids!

    You sure have alot going on right now...your Hubby and Dad will be in my thoughts and prayers and you will be too.

    Have missed your blogging and looking forward to your Simply Prim Projects.

    Take care Kris!

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  34. I'll be praying for your hubby~ OX

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  35. Gosh Kris I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad having cancer....I too have always heard that if they cut you open it will spread. I hope the treatments they give him aren't too hard on him. And I hope your husband recovers quickly from his surgery.

    You sure do have alot of birthdays coming up, Happy Birthday everybody!

    Janet

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  36. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

    Donna

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  37. Oh my goodness! Here I was thinking you were just busy making your new kitchen cabinets. I will definitely keep you all in my prayers.

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  38. Dee from Tennessee

    Just to let you know that I'm thinking about you and remembering all in prayer...♥

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  39. Kris just wanted to drop a line to say I'm thinking of you, your Hubby and your Dad. Will be saying lotsa prayers for you all.
    Prim Huggs n Blessins
    TJ

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  40. I recently discovered your blog and have thoroughly enjoyed reading your posts. I am sorry to hear that you are being hit from all ends at the moment. Life has a way of doing that sometimes, but keep the faith. You inspired me to make a pegboard from your previous post and I have posted photos on my blog - take a peak when you get a chance. I am now working on a candle stand to go with it and will post photos of that when its done. Take care.

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  41. hi, love your blog, i'm from ohio also, stop by my blog & say hi, i have cutting boards :) gio

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