Wow....l am feeling incrediblly happy. Ellie goes to the doctor today to see what's going on "down yonder." Yikes! I am so so thrilled. Just think in a few days or weeks, little baby Johnston will be here for Grandma Julie to kiss and hug. Sweet little guy. I can hardly wait to see what he looks like.
I love my job. It just keeps getting better. PEHP here we come! I got the scoop on what to sign up for and what to do with my FLEX account from my buddy. Now, we are ready, set and go! Houston we have lift off. I also think I know what I want to be when I grow up. I finally figured everything out. I just need to make it happen, right!
Remember what the Reverend Mother told Maria.....when God closes one door, He opens another. Thank you for opening those doors to the "big guy upstairs!"
Here we are....and this is our blog. Family is our passion. This is my attempt to document our lives. Ron and I raised three kids, who are the pride and joy of our lives. More than anything in my life, I have loved being a mom. It has been the funnest and hardest time in my life. I love my family. I love being a grandma now and look forward to each and every little spirit that comes into our family.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Friday, May 15, 2009
Frontotemporal Dementia = Sadness
The diagnosis is in. Dad has frontotemporal dementia. For those of you that have no idea what that is...like me, there are 3 big hitters in the neurology world of alzheimer's. There is Alzheimers, Lewy Body dementia and then frontotemporal dementia.
After many doctor visits at the University of Utah, many tests, many talks to social workers, we are learning to deal with this disease. There is no medicine to help. There is nothing to make it slow down. It is a fast moving dementia unlike Alzheimer's that takes a long time. He knows me sometimes and sometimes he asks if I am his daughter. That is the time it makes me the saddest. He doesn't remember his grandkids very well. He remembers names, but then does not recognize them when they are with him.
What to do now? That's where we are at. We are not sure of where we are headed or what lies in the future. Day by day, is the way we are handling it.
This I know. Family is the only thing that matters in this life. If you have a bad relationship with family members, then shame on you. Family is the frosting on the cake of life. I am so grateful for my family...extended and immediate. They are my strength and they are the reason for my happiness. Whether it be spending time in Vegas splashing in the pool with them, the road trip there-laughing with my husband and talking just to him with no interruptions, or quiet moments in a backyard where families are joined, it doesn't matter. I am grateful for each and every one of you that are part of my family. Family is all that I need in my life (along with some diet pepsi and chocolate). Ahhhh, that is perfection.
After many doctor visits at the University of Utah, many tests, many talks to social workers, we are learning to deal with this disease. There is no medicine to help. There is nothing to make it slow down. It is a fast moving dementia unlike Alzheimer's that takes a long time. He knows me sometimes and sometimes he asks if I am his daughter. That is the time it makes me the saddest. He doesn't remember his grandkids very well. He remembers names, but then does not recognize them when they are with him.
What to do now? That's where we are at. We are not sure of where we are headed or what lies in the future. Day by day, is the way we are handling it.
This I know. Family is the only thing that matters in this life. If you have a bad relationship with family members, then shame on you. Family is the frosting on the cake of life. I am so grateful for my family...extended and immediate. They are my strength and they are the reason for my happiness. Whether it be spending time in Vegas splashing in the pool with them, the road trip there-laughing with my husband and talking just to him with no interruptions, or quiet moments in a backyard where families are joined, it doesn't matter. I am grateful for each and every one of you that are part of my family. Family is all that I need in my life (along with some diet pepsi and chocolate). Ahhhh, that is perfection.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Fun Family Times!!!
Ellie's Big Day!
Everyone was so generous....thanks to all!
My Homies!! Heidi, Brands, Kate and Abbs!! Love you girls
Grandma Donna and Ellie Belly
Ellie Ann
My boys. Lance and Blake Tyrell and Cam. Best buds!
Grandma Donna was such a trooper that day! We love her.
Sisters forever and ever!
My gang....always there for me.
Spencer and Burton.....ahhhhhhhh, cute little Burton.
Grandpa Frank and Cam
Was this the cutest cake ever? Yes! It was yummers.
The awesomely awesome tent Grandma, KayKay and Gabe built!
Everyone was so generous....thanks to all!
My Homies!! Heidi, Brands, Kate and Abbs!! Love you girls
Grandma Donna and Ellie Belly
Ellie Ann
My boys. Lance and Blake Tyrell and Cam. Best buds!
Grandma Donna was such a trooper that day! We love her.
Sisters forever and ever!
My gang....always there for me.
Spencer and Burton.....ahhhhhhhh, cute little Burton.
Grandpa Frank and Cam
Was this the cutest cake ever? Yes! It was yummers.
The awesomely awesome tent Grandma, KayKay and Gabe built!
Friday, April 24, 2009
Our Baby Dash!
This is his little profile. Isn't he the cutest thing ever? Ellie says she thinks he looks like Cam, but I can see a little of both--a little of Cam and a little of Ellie, which is not a bad thing.
I can hardly wait to see this little guy. I look forward to smelling him, kissing him, rocking him and just being his grandma. I hope he loves me as much as I love him.
Ellie and Cam. You two have done good! I love you guys.
Saturday, April 18, 2009
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