White & Nerdy
Weird Al is a genius. So when he has his 'do-rag on, he looks like my brother-in-law Scott.
Friday, October 27, 2006
Change
My life has been in flux for so long now, I don't remember what stable is anymore. Like I stated in my last entry, we are in remodeling hell...still. A little closer to done but still far off. I miss having friends over to hang out with and to cook for. I'm a damn good cook and the world is missing out! Ever see the movie "Big Night"? I'm planning a feast along those proportions once my kitchen is done. I'm surprised my knives haven't rusted away from disuse.
In my misguided attempts to better myself, I agreed to become PTA president of my kids' school. I was supposed to be Vice President and learn about things so that I could step into the Prez position next year. But life being what it is, things changed dramatically within a matter of a week. When that happened, I calmed myself by thinking about how great it would be to work with our principal (totally cool and a fellow Oxy grad). But not two weeks ago, we learned that she was being promoted to a position with the school district and would be leaving us October 31st. What a pisser.
That which doesn't kill you makes you stronger, right?
In my misguided attempts to better myself, I agreed to become PTA president of my kids' school. I was supposed to be Vice President and learn about things so that I could step into the Prez position next year. But life being what it is, things changed dramatically within a matter of a week. When that happened, I calmed myself by thinking about how great it would be to work with our principal (totally cool and a fellow Oxy grad). But not two weeks ago, we learned that she was being promoted to a position with the school district and would be leaving us October 31st. What a pisser.
That which doesn't kill you makes you stronger, right?
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Random Thoughts
Until yesterday, it had been almost a year since I'd posted anything new. So shall I give you an update on my life?
My brother-in-law, Scott, and his wife, Vero, adopted a beautiful, one month old, little girl in 
December 2006. She was an early Christmas gift for them and managed to turn their lives upside down in no time flat. Things seemed to be going well but in July we found out that she had some profound brain damage. At some point either during gestation or birth, she suffered a stroke. When we looked at the CT scan, areas that should have been brain were now filled with fluid. It was just heartbreaking. The most hopeful thing the doctor said was that because she is still so young, early intervention could make a huge difference in her abilities. She won't be 100% but she won't be a vegetable either. She's begun an intense regimen of physical therapy and is making strides. She can hold her head up more and the other night, she banged on a drum - all by herself. Scott and Vero's belief in God has given them much strength and hope. I can't imagine how I would have approached the situation if I were them.
December 2006. She was an early Christmas gift for them and managed to turn their lives upside down in no time flat. Things seemed to be going well but in July we found out that she had some profound brain damage. At some point either during gestation or birth, she suffered a stroke. When we looked at the CT scan, areas that should have been brain were now filled with fluid. It was just heartbreaking. The most hopeful thing the doctor said was that because she is still so young, early intervention could make a huge difference in her abilities. She won't be 100% but she won't be a vegetable either. She's begun an intense regimen of physical therapy and is making strides. She can hold her head up more and the other night, she banged on a drum - all by herself. Scott and Vero's belief in God has given them much strength and hope. I can't imagine how I would have approached the situation if I were them. My sister-in-l
aw had her first child in May. It's the first birth I've ever attended, besides that of my own three kids. I have to tell you, it's just about the most awe-inspiring sight in the world to see this new life pushing it's way out of someone's body. Amy sailed through it. Austin was born in about 6 hours. It was funny because my friend Cat was her doula and she almost missed the birth! Amy was so strong and sure of what she was doing. It was a new side of her for me to see.
aw had her first child in May. It's the first birth I've ever attended, besides that of my own three kids. I have to tell you, it's just about the most awe-inspiring sight in the world to see this new life pushing it's way out of someone's body. Amy sailed through it. Austin was born in about 6 hours. It was funny because my friend Cat was her doula and she almost missed the birth! Amy was so strong and sure of what she was doing. It was a new side of her for me to see.
My own sister, Leanne, had her first child about two weeks later. (She and Amy have a strange, cosmic connection to one another. They will often have the same clothes, taste in stuff...it's just weird.) Cat was her doula too but made it to Lukas's birth in plenty of time.
Life goes on. I'm reveling in all the baby time I've gotten. I've always wanted to be the cool, favorite auntie. I think I'm gonna win this contest. ;-)
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