First, update on PopPop....he is doing well so far. He is at Northwoods Lodge, a very nice rehab facility right now. The doc changed his dressings yesterday and put him in a hard cast right now. He should have stitches removed soon and possibly then a splint put on. PopPop has done very well...still has a good appetite, doesn't seem to be in too much pain and loves having us visit. We hope the recovery will continue to go well and he can regain use of his arm as much as possible...a long haul ahead!! Thanks for all the prayers....From one grandpa to the other...this morning my Pepe (paternal grandpa) had an angiogram for his heart (he suffered a mild heart attack a few weeks ago during oral surgery). It showed significant blockage in all arteries and we already knew of his faulty valve. So....they admitted him right away and he will have open heart surgery tomorrow and from what I know and understand right now....5 bypasses will be done and the aortic valve fixed too. So this is major surgery and we are all praying very hard. My dad flew out right after he got the phone call and will be there tonight to be with his folks and help out however he can. Wish we could all be there Pepe to give you hugs and kisses and wish you well. You are so strong and healthy, I am sure you will pull thru this like a pro!! Meme...we wish we could be there to distract you and give you strength, but know we are praying and will call lots!! Thanks to everyone for the prayers...keep them coming especially tomorrow and we will keep you posted on the news...
Well, at long last I have some time to post some pics from the birthday girl's big day. She has had two big parties for her 2nd birthday, one back in VA which I already posted and one this past weekend with the family here. On Saturday we had a yummy dinner and Angel got her "two pink cake" which she has been requesting...Marmee made a yummy double layer chocolate cake with pink icing. I did chicken enchiladas, chicken curry, rice, boiled to death green beans and Caesar salad. Angel got some very nice and FUN gifts. A cute Nike outfit from Aunt Caitlin of course, a play kitchen from Aunty Megs and Chris, a sandbox-water set from Marmee and Poppy (and a cool ABC leapfrog fridge set), a bike from Mama and Papa, helmet set from Nannie, popper from Aunt Alli, Leap pad system from Meme and Pepe and much more!! She had fun all weekend playing with her new toys and enjoying being two!! How fast the years have gone!! Thanks to all who helped celebrate her special day! (Family...there are some funny pics of you in the slideshow!)
From one grandpa to the other...this morning my Pepe (paternal grandpa) had an angiogram for his heart (he suffered a mild heart attack a few weeks ago during oral surgery). It showed significant blockage in all arteries and we already knew of his faulty valve. So....they admitted him right away and he will have open heart surgery tomorrow and from what I know and understand right now....5 bypasses will be done and the aortic valve fixed too. So this is major surgery and we are all praying very hard. My dad flew out right after he got the phone call and will be there tonight to be with his folks and help out however he can. Wish we could all be there Pepe to give you hugs and kisses and wish you well. You are so strong and healthy, I am sure you will pull thru this like a pro!! Meme...we wish we could be there to distract you and give you strength, but know we are praying and will call lots!! Thanks to everyone for the prayers...keep them coming especially tomorrow and we will keep you posted on the news...
