Do you HEAR what I hear?

Do you hear what I hear...yeah I don't think so. It was last July I blew out my right ear drum. So the doctor said it would most likely heal on its own and there was nothing to worry about. At the time it did not cause any discomfort so we left it alone, about four or five months ago my ear started to bother me. Well the ear still had a hole in it and it started to hurt, the doctor told me it could be fixed, however, it would mean surgery...I was not excited about that thought.

So I was off to see a specialist, he then advised me of my options...he could do surgery or let it be. I don't do needles so the thought of surgery was not easy..the doctor started to explain the process of the procedure, he aburptly stopped as I about passed out in the chair. The date was set and we were good to go...

So big day had arrived, August 15 and it was time....I thought I was ready to go... Um I was unprepared to say the least.

We showed up @ 8:30 and we were scheduled for an 11:20 operation...they started the iv at 9 and then they let Joe & my friend Patty in the pre-opt. Area..we were able to watch tv and visit. So the nurse informed us we would be up in no time. Well that soon turned in to me not being wheeled back to surgery until after 1. That was the longest 5 hours of my life!! I was very nervous, but they gave my good drugs and I was out before I even remember why I was there.

I woke up in recovery room at 5:00 p.m. and I remember I was really hot. They cooled me down and let me go home by 6:30. It was a way longer day then I planned on...

So the road to recovery was suppose to be a few days of pain, and I would be up and around in no time. YEAH RIGHT!! I was laid out flat for four days with pain like none other. I called to get something else but the doctor said he didn't understand why I was in so much pain. He said he needed to do a check up to ensure there was no infection. There was no infection and stronger meds were given (percot). The doctor placed a spoung thing in my ear and it will b taken out the following Monday.

It's amazing how much I took for granted my hearing. The last week I have felt like a fish under water on one side and then everything super loud on the other side... walking was a whole different story...the balance was off...I had to really pay attention to what I was doing..the boys have had to help me walk or to go to another room...they have been a big help to me...

So with the post opt appointment, all looked great and the spoungy thingy was removed. The best part was that I was not in any pain when he removed the spoung. However, the ear pain was still pretty intense and I was not able to walk or drive completely at this point. It was decieded that I needed an additional week to heal and so that meant no work. In theory that sounds good but to do the normal things in life was a chore and overwhelming!

During my recovery we were showered with meals from our Ward family! It was actually really nice to be on the receiving end of that once!

However, it has been almost 4 weeks since the surgery and it has been 5 days of no pain medicine at all!! :) I have my balance back and am almost at 100%. I still can't bend over completely to get anything off the floor. I get crazy dizzy and then I can pass out. So we will leave that one alone for a little longer!

I can hear out of the right ear almost like normal, it is still just a little muffled but Doctor said that it should come back after 6 weeks.

So life is somewhat back to normal! :)

A little Change.....

Life has been a little more then crazy with work, Joey's baseball, house duties, and church callings...so I need to have a little change in my life...so here is the new change!! Its fun and I am loving it!! Hollar Hollar!!

We are still ALIVE..

So it has been a while since we posted anything...we are all still alive and well!! It seems life has just flown by and I am on the sidelines watching everything zoom by...

We have busy with Joey's school work, paperwork, Joe recovery from his eye produce, cub scouts, paperwork, baseball, sick boys, paper work, work, working extra hours, more paper work, church callings, paper work, life, trying to spend quality time with our little family, and just in case I didn't mention, PAPERWORK! Some days I hit the pillow and don't remember anything until the alarm going off the next morning at 5:00 a.m.!

We have for the most part enjoying life, its a little busier than I would like but all is good!!

Joe has been recovering well since his procedure. He has be able to gain majority of his eye sight back, however, in the last two weeks his sight has not improved nor worsen! So good thing is that his sight is back for the most part...Bad thing is it hasn't gotten any better! Joe is handling this trial very well! He has been in very good spirits about the whole ordeal, the only minor set back is he is going stir crazy confined to the house!

Throughout this trial he has gained a great relationship with Joey, has built a model that he has been putting off for the last 10 years, and learned the joys of being a stay at home parent! We are all adjusting to him being home all the time rather well! We go to the doctor on March 7, a week from Monday, at that time Joe's eye will be re-evulated. We are sure there will be another procedure done at this time. This will then have Joe out for an additional 6 weeks to recovery. Joe is not excited...JOEY couldn't be HAPPIER!! This means dad's at home and he doesn't have to go anywhere else!! :0) I'm dealing with everything well, I just want him to heal and not rush into going back to work. I would rather fix it now, then turn around a few weeks later only to have him pulled out of work and start the process all over again! I have complete enough paperwork between State Disability and Dishnetwork that I will be ok to never fill any more out the rest of my life!!

This trial has also brought about several blessing that we couldn't never have imagine in our lifetime! We had never felt such great love from our Ward Family as we have with this situation. Its amazing how wonderful people are!! Everyone is concerned and have just come out of the woodwork to assist us in anyway, shape or form. The unconditional love that has been felt just leaves me in such AWE! It is such a great feeling that when you don't live around your family, the ward family has jump to the plate and taken over!

We have been busy with everyday things and with Joe not driving, the errands seem to pile up at the end of the day and only have a few hours to complete them! I will say that I am not fond of driving! I have driven everywhere under the sun, it reminds me of when I first got my license and mom had me doing the grocery shopping. Um thanks, but I DON'T want to DRIVE again!! LOL..

Joey has started up baseball seasons, he is so excited! We had a hard time keeping him from talking to his team mates the first practice! He told me that he was talking because he had made new friends!! He does not like school and can't wait til his old enough to move back to Arizona and be with his cousins. He has informed me that he wants a "guys night" with his boy cousins in Arizona and he wants to go Shopping for Cowboy boots?!?! I told him that he could have Taylor take him so he goes to the right store!!

We will keep you all posted on the events of March 7th. We love you all and miss each of you dearly. The plans for this year is to come visit and spend time with our loved ones!!

We mean business!!

Joey and Joe are enjoying the new video game Joe received from Joey for Christmas. Joe wanted a new helmet for his birthday (the one he is currently wearing), so then Joey decided that he would wear the helmets during the "WAR" game. Boys will be boys!

Enjoying the new RIDE!

The pure Joy of the new gift from SANTA!! It was only nice for a little while..He was loving every minute of this!!

The Missionaries Come to STAY!

Joey recieved the Missionary bears from Grandma and Grandpa Moore. He loved them!!

HE CAME, HE FINALLY CAME!!

Joey had the hardest time going to sleep this year! We attempted to put him to sleep at 11:00 p.m. and then we were going to get up at 4:30 a.m. (I had to go to work and be there by 7AM) Joe and I were enjoying a few movies..Joey reminded us several times if we didn't go to sleep SANTA was going to come!!

Finally, at 1:30 a.m. he came in to our room and told us to go to bed, SANTA was not going to come!! At this point, mom, dad, and Joey are all upset cause we are all tired, and no one is going to BED!! Well, finally at 2:15 A.M. Joey come running in our room to let us know that SANTA has come!! We gave in and we celebrated Christmas!! Everything was opened by 2:30a.m. and mom was back to bed to get up n a few hours for work. Joey stayed up to enjoy all the new goodies.

Santa brought the electronic scooter..Joey was dying to try it out...Christmas day was foggy and rainy..Joe finally let Joey go out about 10:00ish, the rain had let up long enough for him to ride it!!

I have a new respect for you MOM & DAD, you did this every year!! I don't know how you did it!!

Christmas Eve...

Christmas Even enjoying Hot Coco...we were getting ready to watch a Christmas movie..we also were tracking Santa on the internet.

Joey was super excited!!

Mrs. Clause drops by our house!

Joey received a new pair of Jammies from Mrs. Clause! The shirts says "I'm pretty much one of the Best People I know" its from the Diary of a Wimpy Kid. (one of Joey's favorite movies).

Joey was so excited for this wonderful gift that he wrote a thank you note and left it for Mrs. Clause.

The note said, "Mrs. Clause you are one of the coolest people in the world! Love your friend, Joey"

Christmas 2010

The traditions continues..Joey always puts the star on the tree. Joey is getting so BIG now...He was so excited to get the tree decoated..

No Blogs will be coming...

Sorry to say but at this time we have cut the internet off to save a little money and so I am not able to update my blog. As soon as Joe has made a full recovery and is back to work...I will be able to update the BLOG, I have the internet at work, but can't upload pictures!!

We love you all and thank you for the Love and Support you have shown to our little Family!! It is very much appreciated!! :0)