Uncle Darren reading bedtime stories.
Emi & her birthday tutu
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Family Time
I was going to wash Mom's hair in the sink and Emi and Kingston decided to get the brush and help then proceeding to brush out Papa's hair as well! Those silly kids seem to put a smile on everyone's face all the time.
Uncle Darren reading bedtime stories.
Emi & her birthday tutu
Uncle Darren reading bedtime stories.
Emi & her birthday tutu
We've Got Movement.......
I made it over to see Mom earlier this week and she looked SO good. Her swelling in her hand had gone down tremendously and she is almost able to straighten her elbow. She is still doing her exercises several times a day and has incorporated a little more movement in her arm. Her shoulder is still not to move at all but getting the other muscles in her arm to get stronger is so important.
Mom decided to take herself off of her pain medicine on Tuesday and has been doing pretty good. The nights are most difficult waking up in the middle of them and not being able to go back to sleep. It is very hard for her to get comfortable with her arm in the sling.
I can tell that she is getting so much stronger and on her way to recovery! Her spirits seem to be great and her energy is high.
Mom's arm looks SO good!
Mom decided to take herself off of her pain medicine on Tuesday and has been doing pretty good. The nights are most difficult waking up in the middle of them and not being able to go back to sleep. It is very hard for her to get comfortable with her arm in the sling.
I can tell that she is getting so much stronger and on her way to recovery! Her spirits seem to be great and her energy is high.
Mom's arm looks SO good!
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Mom's 2nd Week
Mom is slowly making baby steps!
She is moving around and has a couple more exercises she has brought into her daily routine. In a secure environment, she can place her arm on her leg and raise it up and too the side. She does this a couple of times a day. Her hand has gone down but her elbow is still not straightening. It seems as though she might have actually fallen on her elbow causing the swelling and limited movement. She is pushing through and I know she is getting stronger. I got to her house and she told me that she emptied the dishwasher! It took her about 15 minutes but she did it herself. I never thought that anyone could get excited about emptying a dishwasher! I was really happy for her. I know that she is determined to get stronger.
Mom got her first visitor this week too. On Friday, November 29th my mother in law, Allyson came over to surprise Mom. She brought her some great soup and sat with Mom for a while. This really made her feel special to know that so many people are continually thinking about her.
My Quote for Mom is..........
LOVE HEALS YOU!
On Halloween we even got her hair done and she put a sweater on all the way over her hand! It was a great day for Mom. It was beautiful and she was able to get out and Trick-or-Treat with the family and seeing all of the fun neighborhood kids costume. I know she was happy to get out of the house.
Mom doing her exercises!
Look at all of the great cards, flowers, and kind things from her friends & family. She feels extremely blessed.
She is moving around and has a couple more exercises she has brought into her daily routine. In a secure environment, she can place her arm on her leg and raise it up and too the side. She does this a couple of times a day. Her hand has gone down but her elbow is still not straightening. It seems as though she might have actually fallen on her elbow causing the swelling and limited movement. She is pushing through and I know she is getting stronger. I got to her house and she told me that she emptied the dishwasher! It took her about 15 minutes but she did it herself. I never thought that anyone could get excited about emptying a dishwasher! I was really happy for her. I know that she is determined to get stronger.
Mom got her first visitor this week too. On Friday, November 29th my mother in law, Allyson came over to surprise Mom. She brought her some great soup and sat with Mom for a while. This really made her feel special to know that so many people are continually thinking about her.
My Quote for Mom is..........
LOVE HEALS YOU!
On Halloween we even got her hair done and she put a sweater on all the way over her hand! It was a great day for Mom. It was beautiful and she was able to get out and Trick-or-Treat with the family and seeing all of the fun neighborhood kids costume. I know she was happy to get out of the house.
Mom doing her exercises!
Look at all of the great cards, flowers, and kind things from her friends & family. She feels extremely blessed.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
First week of getting movement
So it has been a week since Mom had her surgery........
What a long week it has been.
The weather has turned cold. The mood has changed and things have been quite hard. Mom has been trying to get her arm to straighten and doing a good job with her exercises. When I went over to see her on Sunday I noticed that her hand was extremely swollen. She was really having some problems getting around and her fever was slightly back. We called the surgeon assistant to see what we should do. She said that blood clots are rare in these situations but you never know. So we watched Mom's swelling to make sure it wasn't getting any worse. It was bad but not getting worse. She waited to go to the doctor at her scheduled appointment on Tuesday.
The doctor was slightly disappointed in Mom's progress. He thought that Mom would be getting around a little easier and her arm would be in better shape. Her actually shoulder looks really good and is healing up quickly but the amount of work that the doctor did really took a toll on her body. I know that she has the strength to pull through this and she will heal up quickly. The first couple of steps in the process will be difficult but once she is over this hump things will be easier. I know that Mom has the strength in her to pull through. She is so strong willed that once she gets it together she will be full sailing.
Things are so hard for her right now. There are times that I want to be in her shoes so she doesn't have to feel all of that pain. She can't read a book because she can't hold it open, she can't floss because she needs two hands, she can't brush her hair...every little thing is hard! I have teared up many times. No one wants to see their Mom in this much pain. You really realize how much she means to you when she is down. There is nothing greater than a Mom & my Mom and I have the greatest relationship! I wouldn't trade that for anything. She is a pretty amazing woman.
Everyone at work keeps asking about her as well. There has been cards sent, messages, calls daily. She is one loved woman and she deserves every bit of it!
Here is the X-ray and what the surgeon did to Mom's arm. She hasn't looked at it yet because I know it might freak her out. It looks rather interesting to me.
What a long week it has been.
The weather has turned cold. The mood has changed and things have been quite hard. Mom has been trying to get her arm to straighten and doing a good job with her exercises. When I went over to see her on Sunday I noticed that her hand was extremely swollen. She was really having some problems getting around and her fever was slightly back. We called the surgeon assistant to see what we should do. She said that blood clots are rare in these situations but you never know. So we watched Mom's swelling to make sure it wasn't getting any worse. It was bad but not getting worse. She waited to go to the doctor at her scheduled appointment on Tuesday.
The doctor was slightly disappointed in Mom's progress. He thought that Mom would be getting around a little easier and her arm would be in better shape. Her actually shoulder looks really good and is healing up quickly but the amount of work that the doctor did really took a toll on her body. I know that she has the strength to pull through this and she will heal up quickly. The first couple of steps in the process will be difficult but once she is over this hump things will be easier. I know that Mom has the strength in her to pull through. She is so strong willed that once she gets it together she will be full sailing.
Things are so hard for her right now. There are times that I want to be in her shoes so she doesn't have to feel all of that pain. She can't read a book because she can't hold it open, she can't floss because she needs two hands, she can't brush her hair...every little thing is hard! I have teared up many times. No one wants to see their Mom in this much pain. You really realize how much she means to you when she is down. There is nothing greater than a Mom & my Mom and I have the greatest relationship! I wouldn't trade that for anything. She is a pretty amazing woman.
Everyone at work keeps asking about her as well. There has been cards sent, messages, calls daily. She is one loved woman and she deserves every bit of it!
Here is the X-ray and what the surgeon did to Mom's arm. She hasn't looked at it yet because I know it might freak her out. It looks rather interesting to me.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Mom's Surgery
Darren & I returned from Atlanta on October 12, 2010. We had a fabulous time vising lots of friends and family. We were ready to get home and sleep in our bed. Mom and Dad were supposed to pick us up at the airport. We got off the plane and there was a message from Dad that read "Small Problem, Julia will be picking you up". I immediately called Dad to see what was going on.
Mom had fallen on her arm and broke her shoulder. They had gone to the emergency room and X-rays were done showing the brakes and fracture. Mom was in a lot of pain so they made her comfortable with medicine and made her an appointment with a specialist. Mom went to the doctor's appt and the surgeon said surgery will be on Monday, October 18th. He explained the use of her arm and how she was too young not to do the surgery. She needed pins and plates but into her arm to attach it back to the ball.
Mom had a great attitude and was ready to start the healing process. We all knew this was going to be a long hard process for all of us. But our family is great and we knew we would all be there for Mom 100% of the time.
She went into surgery on that Monday and it was a very long day. We checked in for surgery at 11am and she was supposed to go back at 1:30. Her surgery was later pushed back to 5:30 and lasted until 9pm.
She looked really good after surgery. Julia, Dad, & I had decorated her room with pictures, her teddy bear, and flowers. Her coloring was really good when they wheeled her into the room and she was wide awake. They placed what is called a Pain Block in her neck that helped with the swelling and pain of the surgery. She slept really well that day and was ready to go home the next morning.
The surgeon came in and said the surgery was worse than he had expected. He had to place a lot more pins and plates in her shoulder. Her cut was above her shoulder all the way to her elbow! His main concern is circulation and making sure her bone does not "die". Mom would then need a whole new shoulder. She said to watch for swelling and make sure she starts her exercises immediately when she is up for it.
Dad and I got to the hospital the next day to pick Mom up. She was awake and eating a big breakfast. Julia, Brian, & Kingston later came by to see Mom. The nurse also came into check on her status and took out her IV & changed her bandage. This is when Mom took a turn for the worse. Her pain came on quite quickly and took her back a few steps. She was in extreme pain and could not get comfortable. I stayed by her side all day. She was really nervous about the pain and could not settle down. I later let the nurse know that it would be best for Mom to stay the night so she would rest and get her fever down. She did run a fever for that day and had to sleep with her leg pads on for blood flow.
We got to take Mom home on Wednesday afternoon. She was excited about going home and being in her own home. I think Dad was happy too! We got her meds filled and we were out the door. It was a gorgeous day so Mom sat outside while we played with sidewalk chalk with the kids. I am glad she got some vitamin D.
Julia took out her nerve block. She didn't do her exercises yet but rested in the chair.
She decided to start the her exercises the next day. She stood up and straightened her arm for 5 min. It was great! She got up a couple of times to move around and exercise her arm.
You can see Mom's Nerve block, and leg units that help with her blood flow.
This is her after surgery and she looked amazing!
Here are pictures of Mom's arm a couple days after the surgery. Her arm is quite swollen and bruised here.
Mom had fallen on her arm and broke her shoulder. They had gone to the emergency room and X-rays were done showing the brakes and fracture. Mom was in a lot of pain so they made her comfortable with medicine and made her an appointment with a specialist. Mom went to the doctor's appt and the surgeon said surgery will be on Monday, October 18th. He explained the use of her arm and how she was too young not to do the surgery. She needed pins and plates but into her arm to attach it back to the ball.
Mom had a great attitude and was ready to start the healing process. We all knew this was going to be a long hard process for all of us. But our family is great and we knew we would all be there for Mom 100% of the time.
She went into surgery on that Monday and it was a very long day. We checked in for surgery at 11am and she was supposed to go back at 1:30. Her surgery was later pushed back to 5:30 and lasted until 9pm.
She looked really good after surgery. Julia, Dad, & I had decorated her room with pictures, her teddy bear, and flowers. Her coloring was really good when they wheeled her into the room and she was wide awake. They placed what is called a Pain Block in her neck that helped with the swelling and pain of the surgery. She slept really well that day and was ready to go home the next morning.
The surgeon came in and said the surgery was worse than he had expected. He had to place a lot more pins and plates in her shoulder. Her cut was above her shoulder all the way to her elbow! His main concern is circulation and making sure her bone does not "die". Mom would then need a whole new shoulder. She said to watch for swelling and make sure she starts her exercises immediately when she is up for it.
Dad and I got to the hospital the next day to pick Mom up. She was awake and eating a big breakfast. Julia, Brian, & Kingston later came by to see Mom. The nurse also came into check on her status and took out her IV & changed her bandage. This is when Mom took a turn for the worse. Her pain came on quite quickly and took her back a few steps. She was in extreme pain and could not get comfortable. I stayed by her side all day. She was really nervous about the pain and could not settle down. I later let the nurse know that it would be best for Mom to stay the night so she would rest and get her fever down. She did run a fever for that day and had to sleep with her leg pads on for blood flow.
We got to take Mom home on Wednesday afternoon. She was excited about going home and being in her own home. I think Dad was happy too! We got her meds filled and we were out the door. It was a gorgeous day so Mom sat outside while we played with sidewalk chalk with the kids. I am glad she got some vitamin D.
Julia took out her nerve block. She didn't do her exercises yet but rested in the chair.
She decided to start the her exercises the next day. She stood up and straightened her arm for 5 min. It was great! She got up a couple of times to move around and exercise her arm.
You can see Mom's Nerve block, and leg units that help with her blood flow.
This is her after surgery and she looked amazing!
Here are pictures of Mom's arm a couple days after the surgery. Her arm is quite swollen and bruised here.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Jewelry Mgr
2010 HERE WE COME!!!!
I was promoted on February 2nd (1st day of our fiscal year at work) to Jewelry Mgr. It is a fantastic team and a great department to take over. The area was really unorganized and needed some work but I have already but some heart and soul into it and we are doing fantastic. We are #1 in the Region and are kicking butt! I am so happy and excited. I knew that 2010 was going to be the year. Bonuses here I come!
I was promoted on February 2nd (1st day of our fiscal year at work) to Jewelry Mgr. It is a fantastic team and a great department to take over. The area was really unorganized and needed some work but I have already but some heart and soul into it and we are doing fantastic. We are #1 in the Region and are kicking butt! I am so happy and excited. I knew that 2010 was going to be the year. Bonuses here I come!
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Running 1.6.10
Found this great painting by my Dad. I'm ready for my next running challenge!
Starting off with a Bang...
Ran 3.5 miles today. I got my new Nike+ sensor and boy have I missed it! It was a good run, not a great one. My time was a little slower than expected, but I did it with the very windy Wednesday. I have been doing my situps and pushups & Jillian Michaels kicks my butt on DVR.
Keep it coming.
2010 New Years Resolutions
2010 will be year of new beginnings. It is a new decade full of fun and adventure. I have decided to write down all of my resolutions for the year & see how many I am successful with.
* RELATIONSHIPS:
I would really like to deepen my relationship with my husband, family, & friends, & even myself. I want to be more positive and open to new ideas. These relationships fulfill me and make me a better person. I realize that at the end of the day relationships are what keep you going & make you stronger.
* HEALTHY LIFESTYLE:
This is the year to get healthy, feel healthy, and look healthy! I want to eat fresh, healthy food to make my intestine and tummy better. I also want to follow up with all of my doctors to promote health (dermatologist, dentist, acupuncture). I want to keep up with my running since last year wasn't a successful year of this with the wedding planning; loose those last 8lbs. I would really like to do a half marathon or two with some fun runs in between. I also want to start up yoga again to help with stress and flexibility.
* CLEAN, ORGANIZE, DECLUTTER:
After living in a small apartment I am so ready to go through the basement and get rid of more crap. I want to live simple and organized. This is when I feel the best. I want to organize my closet, clothes, holiday items, etc. This year I hope to sell old things through garage sales, craigslist, buffalo exchange, and goodwill. I love to recycle my clothes & have other people enjoy them. I would also like to organize my kitchen items and dishes. Lastly, my fills for 2009 need to be completed and put into folders. Good bye 2009!
* MOVE:
Find a larger place to move into with a yard, Washer/Dryer, closets, storage. Is that too much to ask! Buy a house next year and start a family...had to say it.
* GET PROMOTED:
Love my job at Nordstrom and want to continue to move up with the company and eventually move up to corporate would be great.
*BLOGGING:
I want to continue blogging and do a much better job this year. The end of last year was bad with the wedding again. But I really want to blog on line about my life, changes, enjoyments, & training.
*VACATION:
Need I say more....
We will see how fast I complete all of these items
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Things to get:
New Bedding
New rug for living room
Nike employee store for new running supplies and shoes
New Apt
Mason Pearson brush
TV Stand
* RELATIONSHIPS:
I would really like to deepen my relationship with my husband, family, & friends, & even myself. I want to be more positive and open to new ideas. These relationships fulfill me and make me a better person. I realize that at the end of the day relationships are what keep you going & make you stronger.
* HEALTHY LIFESTYLE:
This is the year to get healthy, feel healthy, and look healthy! I want to eat fresh, healthy food to make my intestine and tummy better. I also want to follow up with all of my doctors to promote health (dermatologist, dentist, acupuncture). I want to keep up with my running since last year wasn't a successful year of this with the wedding planning; loose those last 8lbs. I would really like to do a half marathon or two with some fun runs in between. I also want to start up yoga again to help with stress and flexibility.
* CLEAN, ORGANIZE, DECLUTTER:
After living in a small apartment I am so ready to go through the basement and get rid of more crap. I want to live simple and organized. This is when I feel the best. I want to organize my closet, clothes, holiday items, etc. This year I hope to sell old things through garage sales, craigslist, buffalo exchange, and goodwill. I love to recycle my clothes & have other people enjoy them. I would also like to organize my kitchen items and dishes. Lastly, my fills for 2009 need to be completed and put into folders. Good bye 2009!
* MOVE:
Find a larger place to move into with a yard, Washer/Dryer, closets, storage. Is that too much to ask! Buy a house next year and start a family...had to say it.
* GET PROMOTED:
Love my job at Nordstrom and want to continue to move up with the company and eventually move up to corporate would be great.
*BLOGGING:
I want to continue blogging and do a much better job this year. The end of last year was bad with the wedding again. But I really want to blog on line about my life, changes, enjoyments, & training.
*VACATION:
Need I say more....
We will see how fast I complete all of these items
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Things to get:
New Bedding
New rug for living room
Nike employee store for new running supplies and shoes
New Apt
Mason Pearson brush
TV Stand
Goodbye 2009...It was a good one!
2009 is over!
Another year gone by..
The highlights of my year are:
* I got married! I love my husband and I love being married. We had a longer engagement than I wanted but everything turned out completely perfect. Thanks to all of my friends and family for being there to enjoy our special day and for all of your hard work in prepping.
* Mom got to visit me in Cali before I moved back to Portland. We had a fantastic time exploring the OC, LA, and Santa Monica. I am glad to be back in OR but I sure do miss the sunshine of CA.
* Reunited with an old friend and got to see her two times this year. What a special relationship and to pick back up right where we left off 15 years ago. She was even the photographer at our wedding. I love you Dana!
* I lost a very important family member. My wonderful Uncle Bob Supensky passed away on March 4th. He had a massive stroke. Dad went out to Dayton to visit his family for a while. I was sad that I couldn't make the funeral but my thoughts and prayers are with my aunt June and cousins always.
* Started working at Nordstrom and have had several promotions since then. The experience has been great!
Lets see what 2010 will bring me.
Cheers!
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