"Going on Vacation Going on Vacation"

I can't wait we are leaving to go down south for a week on Sunday we seriously need a change in our daily life around here. Dave was in the hospital for 25 days out of a month and had 4 surgeries, 3 open wounds and 11 stitches. Richard went in for his 6 month check up and found out that his aorta has increased in size since his last measurements and is now on heart medication. I'm so sick of hospitals and of cold weather so we are escaping for a week to feel like normal people again. We will be taking a big first aid kit though seeing as Dave still has 2 open wounds and stitches. Wish us luck.

Kyle's cat Max

We have a cat that carries dolls around in his mouth and wines (sometimes). I put them away every morning and he brings them out at night and puts them all over the house. They are Winnie the Pooh and Tiger etc. Have you ever heard of that. It is very cute.

Finally blogging again

Alot of updates to do since the computer has been down the power cord was broke and had to buy another very costly. To start Paige is totally moved out and living with her mother but Dave still has custody of her for now. Child protective services told her mom to bring her home Sunday night by 8 p.m. well instead we got a phone call from the state police saying that she wasn't coming home because she didn't want to and who knows they filled his head with out there so by the end of the conversation the officer told Dave to grow up and hung up on him. All Dave was doing was trying to explain is that he has custody of her and wanted her to come home. Dave called and put in a complaint. We talked and decided just to let her stay there because in 6 months she will be 17 and can decide where she goes anyways and Dave doesn't have the strength to fight with her mom and we said it just is worth it anymore. Than 3 days ago we had 3 cop cars in our driveway they brought Paige over to get clothes don't they have better things to do with their time? Starting to lose faith with the police force. Whenever her moms cry's she gets what she wants. Dave still has broken ribs and other things going on and has to go see a stomach specialist and throat specialist and so on and on and on. Sky is finding classes for collage and has her ID for Delta. Richard turned 15 today so sad :(. Kyle has to go see a heart specialist on Monday to see if he has the same thing that Richard has. Trevor is doing ok for now.

I'M AT THE END OF MY ROPE

To start we are having so many problems with Paige. She had the state called on Dave because he slapped her on her hand. She has been lying and doing so many things to cause problems. She went to her moms for the whole Christmas break and when she came back we made her delete her myspace because of the nasty things on it. Her mom called that night Paige cried to her and her mom called the state and said that Dave and I hit Paige. So know we have to be investigated about that one. I told Dave that he needs to send her back to her moms or we will git a divorce if this happens again because I will not be branded as a Child Abuser because that will stick with me for the rest of my life and I willn't have that. I don't want to send her away but I cant take it anymore she is a out of control teenager. So it will come down to Dave which I think he doesn't have it in him to send her back to her moms where she wants to go anyways. I'm scared about having this affect the the boys if they were taken away from me. Their father said that he would never let that happen but you never know what the state will do. They are going to question Paige and Sky at school this week and then come talk to us. I'm just so stressed out right now and crying alot. Please pray for us we need it.

FEAR

I have a big fear that both Richard and Kyle have Marfun Syndrome. Kyle will go to the doctors on the 13th to get his referral to see a heart specialist. He has some of the same problems Richard has with catching his breath and so on and I have been doing research on Marfun Syndrome and it states that during teenage years for no reason they will get stretch marks along their lower back and butt. Which I have discovered that Kyle has and they are big and deep and purple and have gotten worse over the last month. He hasn't gained or lost any weight to give reason for the marks. I seriously think I'm about ready to break I can't take much more bad news with these boys. I have already been told that Richard has a Larger than normal Aortic Valve. So I went back through 5 generations to check it out and the results were that in every generation there was one tall person and that person either died of a heart condition or has a heart condition. My brother who is only 41 has heart issues and is 6'4". My father is 6'3" and has a pace marker and has leaky valves which is a condition of Marfun. My grandfather died of a heart issue when I was 1 years old and his father died young of a heart issue. So I just feel numb with fear of what the future holds with the boys.

Christmas morning

Aaron and Richard they look like they could be brothers Its funny though Aaron is 19 years old and Richard is 14.

Kyle and Richard sporting their new coats they both really needed winter coats.

Christmas morning Richard, Kyle, Sky and Trevor in front of the tree.

Feeling Sad

I'm putting my Christmas decorations up and came across the boys wreaths from Preschool the wreaths were made from their hand prints and the berries are their fingerprints and a picture of them in the middle. I just don't know where the time went. I catch myself looking through old pictures of the boys when I'm missing them being little which lately is alot.

Family Update

Well this is what has happened since my computer got sick. As you all my life is never dull so here we go. Dave-(Paul )Dave's brother came to visit and spoiled us and Dave is turning 40 tomorrow. Becky turned 40 a couple weeks ago (Not happy). Sky-had to bag and tag her first dead person today for school ( I can't beleive she does these things without freaking out). Paige- grounded as usual. Richard- got 2nd place for his first hockey tournament #14 and then managed to have hand surgery. Kyle-wrestling for his school. Trevor turned 11 a couple weeks ago.

I finally have my laptop back

Today we finally got our laptop back from best buy they have had it for 2 months sending back to hp and back to best buy they did this a couple of times. It great to have it back I almost forgot how to type.

Having a hard time

Well people I'm having a hard time with work. I'm so tired,exhausted,brain dead,drained etc. When I punched out today at 5 ish I had 51 hours and still have to work tomorrow. I think my brain and body is shutting down. I have a massive bladder infection. I think because I went from working like 18-20 per week to 50-60 hours in one week and my body doesn't know what to do. Pray that I survive this.

This is where I will be living for the next month. GRRRRRR. I started working there in September it was suppose to be only part time(ya right). Last week I received a call asking if I could be the Manager in Bay City. At first I said no than I thought I guess I could do it seeing as it is only for one month. But I started there on Thursday and there has been nothing but DRAMA DRAMA DRAMA. I hope my mind, body and soul can stay strong during this time. Please pray that I can make it through this month. The one thing I like is that the kids appreciate me so much more and when they see me they run to me and hug me and tell me how much they miss me. When I punched out last night I had 61 hours. I hope I survive this.

Heart Specialist Results

Well we went to the doctors today and had an ultrasound and the results showed that he has a larger than normal Aortic Valve. The doctor thinks he has Marfan Syndrome (people with this syndrome are very tall and skinny Richard is 5'11" and 138 lbs and only 14). Richard will need to go see a Eye Specialist because they will be able to see something in his eyes. The Syndrome affects their muscle's and joints. Marfan syndrome is a disorder of connective tissue. Richard will hate if he has this being as he LOVES to play hockey and that is one of the sports he would not be able to play if it worsens. I'm asking for prayers for Richard and for the family to get through the test and handle the results.

Heart Specialist

Next Wednesday I have to take Richard to a Heart Specialist. He is having problems with his heart rate and when he stands up he feels like he is going to pass out he gets real dizzy. So hopefully it is nothing. I'm just asking everyone to pray that things will turn out o.k.

"Sleep Study"

I went with Richard to his sleep study Tuesday night and she asked if we need you to stay tomorrow for a day study can you stay. I told him they always ask that. I spoke to soon because the next morning they came in and asked that very question. So we ended up staying until Wednesday around 6:00 p.m. It was long boring and I had to sleep in that chair in the background no comfortable at all. I will post the results when I get them. I was able to come home and get some things and the one thing he wanted was the laptop that kept him busy all day.

Hunter Safety

Richard and Kyle took their hunters safety class and passed their test. I'm proud of them but worry about them hunting with guns. Their father has hunted for years but their my babies and I worry. I just don't want them to grow up so fast.

"The Kids First Day of School"

Richard acting cheesy for his picture. His first day of high school I can't believe that he is getting that old already. Kyle and Trevor on their way to middle school. Paige was getting picked up by Hank and didn't really want her picture taken. Oh well I'm a picture person and they are getting used to it somewhat.

I'm back

My computer has been at the shop getting fixed. So I will have to get caught up. We are still trying to recover from the funeral. The kids and I went camping in Boyne city for a week. The boys are doing o.k. My nephew blames himself for wanting his grandpa at his open house. He hasn't left the house for awhile unless he went to the doctors. I would feel bad myself if my grandpa died on the way home from my open house. I started bowling last Wednesday with my ex-mother in-law. She is the one that just lost her husband and she is also going through treatment for skin cancer. Well all is about the same here just getting through each day one day at a time.

Added Prayer Request

This is a picture of Richard Lee Jacklin

Born 8-9-1943

Died 8-9-2008

Please pray for his wife Dorothy and his family through this difficult time.

Prayer Request

Tonight was my nephew's graduation party and my ex-husband's dad that I am SO close to. Died on the way home from the graduation party. He had a heart attack in the car. They tried everything at the hospital but he didn't make it. My oldest Richard that is VERY close to his grandpa and named after him is very upset. We needs prayers to get through the pain and broken hearts.

Ann Arbor and back

We just returned from Ann Arbor. The doctor said that he does have hand tremors, but he takes so much medicine for his ADHD and Tourette's Syndrome that they don't want to add to it. So if it gets worse they will have to put him on something. They also want him to get a sleep study done. He talks in his sleep alot and hits the wall and jumps up to hit his pillow and so on. They also want to figure out why he gets dizzy and feels like passing out when he stands up so he thinks his blood pressure is dropping when he stands up. He also has problem's were everything goes black. So we have alot more test to go through but all is o.k. for now.