Long overdue updates

I can never seem to keep this blog up. I need to make a conscious effort at least once a week. Anyway, not really sure where to begin so I guess I'll just start with now and work backwards.

Joe's mom had a stroke yesterday morning. She is still in the hospital. It affected 2 parts of her left brain. Oxygen didn't get to those two parts so some brain cells died. She has some loss of function so the nurse considered it a severe stroke. She had bleeding on the brain and seizures as well. It is very sad to see her in the hospital like that. She said a lot of the numbness has gone away though so that is good. They have her using a walker to build her strength up again. She has lost her peripherial vision in her right eye. Her right hand won't grasp things. She keeps telling her brain to make her hand do what she wants it to do but so far, it's not happening like she'd like it to. They want her to go to the rehabilitation hospital for a day or so so she can start physical therapy. I am so worried about how they are going to pay for the hospital bill as they do not have health insurance. I hope and pray she has a smooth recovery. She doesn't get sick pay from her job so she will be out all this pay. Who knows when she will be able to return to work.

In other news, kids are doing well in school. Mikayla seems to be a shining star at the new school. She has been chosen for quite a few activities this year. I am so proud of her. Joshua is also doing so well in school. He will be going to K registration at the end of April. He is so ready for K now. Last year, not a chance. I am so glad I decided to do another year of PK. Joshua just finished wrestling. He has his awards banquet on March 31st. Mikayla just finished her performance class on Monday. I will be signing her up for the next session and putting both kids in soccer for the spring.

I am still going to college. I have two courses this term. I am taking Chemistry and Developmental Psychology. I think I am doing fairly well considering that I am working FT plus have a family. I must admit that I am looking forward to the summer though. I need a break!

Joe is still at home with the kids and trying to locate gainful employment. So far, no such luck.

We seem to be doing better at the apartment. I am feeling really good about things getting taken care of. I am glad that things are the way they are for now. I am trying to watch what types of things I say to other people from now on though as I have been burnt one too many times. I hate it when people scold me or treat me like a junior high kid. It makes me feel an inch high. I've decided that I am just going to still to the basics and not tell anyone any more of my personal business (money, finances, relationships, intimate type things). I'm just going to stick to the basics of kids, school and life in general.

Well, I need to go for now. Hope to be back another time.