Good Morning.

I hope everyone has a GREAT day today. Kevin's Grandfather went to the hospital yesterday morning. His Grandmother is losing her memory and 'forgot' to call anyone to let them know. Maybe she thought it wasn't serious. He had Congestive Heart Failure and Respiratory Failure. So, he is not well at all. Right now, he is in ICU, and on life support. So, Kevin and I are off to the hospital this morning to visit him, as soon as visiting hours open. Kevin was there all evening/night, last night, til they booted him out. Good thoughts and prayers would be appreciated. Big Hugs..... Jen

Good Mornin Jen, I will keep Kevin's Grandparents in my prayers. I just finished my Christmas cards and too wired to sleep... Its one of those sleepless nights here in the Frozen North. Actually there is a heatwave going on here in Anchorage. Its 47 degrees and raining. and no snow on the ground. But lots of ice.... I have to use ice cleats on my shoes when I am out and about. Take care, Tom

Thank you, Tom... Is 47 REALLY a heatwave??? Sheesh!

Hi Jen, I will keep Kevin's grandparents in my prayers. I know all about memory loss, Doug's mother suffers from that also, so I see every weekend when I am down there. It is a sad situation that is for sure. I am working today until 5pm then driving down for my usual weekend visit with Doug. Hope you have a great weekend. Deanna

Thank you, Deanna... Kevin gets really frustrated sometimes with his grandmothers memory because she has always been sharp as a tack!! I have to remind him to be patient and if he has to tell her something 38 times.........then do it calmly and with a smile. She is probably more frustrated with it than anyone, because everyone in the family always tells her "Grandma, I told you yesterday....blah, blah, blah...." I don't mind telling her stories over and over, cause I have the gift of gab. LOL You have a wonderful weekend with Doug!!!! How long of a drive is it? I remember making those weekend trips to come down here to visit Kevin way back when... We did it for a year. Blah! It was 250 miles round trip. Then, during the weekdays, we would meet in the middle for dinner once or twice a week at Chili's. Any plans for either of you to move? Big Hugs, Jen

I'm sending you and Kevin all my good thoughts and prayers, I'm so sorry to hear this Jen! It's hard my Dad had congestive heart failure and was on life support but they said his heart could never take any kind of surgery and if he came off he would die. I wasn't going to let my Dad live like that he wouldn't of wanted that so we chose to take him off. The power of prayer can do anything so I will continue to pray for him. Big Hug to you and Kevin Barb

Thank you, Barb... We just got back. We talked to the Doctor.... He also told us that Grandpa is not strong enough to have surgery, which is what he needs. But also, the doctor said that he does have a chance of walking out of the hospital, which gives us some hope. While we were there, he woke up and had a few 'looks' with us... When I asked him if he was going to flirt with his cute little nurse, he raised his eyebrows and nodded 'yes'. He has a tube in his throat, so he can't talk... I absolutely adore Kevin's grandparents. Since I don't have any of my blood grandparents, they are just like my own. I have really become close with them. As much as I want them to stay here with us.... He is just not the type of guy to want to live on machines. He has too much pride. Thank you for sharing about your Dad, I am sure he is looking down on you so proud. Big Hugs, Jen

Evening Reboog Kevin's grandfather is in our prayers.. along with all his loved ones. keep us posted.. lots of love Rhond and Dan

Thanks guys. We are going to a meeting this morning at 8:00am with the doctor team at the hospital to discuss options. He has a heart doctor, a lung doctor, an internal medicine doctor, a Primary Care doctor and a few others. Luv ya, hon! Jen