George/Pena Family Blog - Life is what happens...
when you are busy making other plans.
I HAD planned to do grocery shopping after Nick's birthday party.
I HAD planned on buying Thanksgiving food on the Sunday before Thanksgiving.
I HAD planned on getting up early the day after Thanksgiving to take advantage of Black Friday sales.
I HAD planned on going to training for my second job, enjoying Val's company when she ws home, putting up the tree, helping Ed get a seasonal job, making Christmas cookies with kids, going to church, etc.
Instead, on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, the day of Nick's party, November 21st, Ed woke with vomiting and severe stomach pain. To the emergency room we went, where he was taken immediately to the back. The diagnosis: pancreatitis. He's been in the hospital ever since. Valerie came home early from college to help out. The older kids have taken over the running of the house since I spend many days and most nights there. Jenna and Tracie take Nick to school and pick him up. Justin attempts dinner many nights. I run from hospital to work (some days) to home to shower and get fresh clothes.
It has been stressful, to say the least. I really appreciate the support of many of our friends, including Val and Tracie's mom, Patti, who went to the store and bought Thanksgiving dinner for us. My aides at school, Cynthia and Denise, who took over the running of the class and hosted my very first family Thanksgiving dinner, which I coldn't be at. Instead they took pictures and videos, and sent home a bunch of food. My administrators, who graciously gave me as much time off as I required. I ran into Karen Rubin, who offered to do anything I needed. Thanks sweetie. My friend Kathy, who took Nick the first night when we were in the emergency room, so that I didn't have to have Nick there. Our friend Tom from church, who offered us his guidance if Ed has to go to rehab. The many caring nurses at Capital Regional Medical Center, who have taken good care of Ed, especially when I couldn't be around. Ed's brother Wally and his mom Virginia, who drove all the way from Austin, just to make sure he was okay. Then turned around and left the next day since his mom had a doctor's appointment she couldn't miss. And my many other friends who offer support and prayers. Thank you all. Words cannot express how grateful I am to have each of you in our lives. You are priceless.
Comments
Waiting on my Assignment . . .
(12/11/2009 09:46 pm)
Her web-site is www.kidzkab.com (I bartered that out with her) -- I LOVE supporting women-owned businesses. Girl Power!
Ed...
(12/11/2009 04:15 pm)
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