Updates

A couple updates......

-Jerry's father was released from the hospital on Thursday of last week. His sodium level was up and he was sent home quicker than you can say medicare. He continues to never complain to a soul. We all know that he has such wonderful care & support by his children, brothers, sisters & friends. There always is a family member or friend near by to share a conversation with Harold. His wife Janet and daughter Jennifer take such good care of him, he is unconditionally loved by so many.

Now Sophia never forgets her grandpa. Even though she does not see him a lot, she never misses a beat with him, just curls up in his lap and loves him. You can see from the photos below, they are good buddies. This weekend, Jerry's cousins Rick, Laura & Gayle had a surprise B-Day/Welcome Home Party for their brother Bill. They were so kind to invite Sophia and I.

Harold's brother Mike picked him up from Athens and brought him to the party.

Bill is moving into his father's home. Bill, Rick, Laura & Gayle lost their father just 1 year old to a courageous battle with cancer. I think Dick Mourne spirit was there and probably enjoyed the fellowship and laughs. Even though, I did not know Dick very well.... there was a lot of talk about him and the fun always surrounded by him. He is loved dearly by so many.

Sophia & Grandpa Mourn.

Bill Mourn drinking from his beer goggles.

Sophia with 2nd Cousins.

I don't know what this face is, but she loved being on grandpa's lap.

Sophia with Great Uncle Mike & Great Aunt Bernadine

Sophia with Great Aunt Bernadine

-My next update is about my parents/family in Iowa. So many have asked if my parents were in harms way with all the tornadoes, floods, severe weather. Thankfully, they live in an area that has not been hit too hard. They do have friends in Parkersburg, Iowa who's home and business was destroyed with the Memorial Weekend tornadoes and have friends fighting the floods in Cedar Rapids. My mom mentioned there was a 10 minute storm with high winds that brought down some tree limbs in their yard and sadly killed 2 people when a tree fell on the front of a car. My mom summed it up yesterday when she said..... We are done with this crazy weather.

So a lot is going on in everyone's life..... I will keep you posted as I know more.

So, I am sure you are wondering if that little chunk Sophia walking yet.... The answer is No. She is standing in place, walking around furniture, up the walls, around the chair, but not from point A to point B. Everyone keeps telling me that once she starts walking my life will be all over. I find that very hard to believe because I think my life ended almost 13 months ago.

Somebody please answer me...... Why do couples have more than one child????? Who ever answers back with the best response will earn something very special from me......

My mom already told me, it's because people have sex, but I don't like that answer....

Ha Ha!

Busy Sophia

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Wow, keeping up the interest, creativity and desire to write in the blog is very hard! When I first started the blog, I thought it was fun and I could not wait to jot my feelings down. Now... It seems to be the last thing on my mind. Not to mention that I am still working out the anger faze...

I think I have taken a turn for the better. So let me tell you where this started.... I had a lovely PEO sister call me early in the AM and said Tiffanie I would like to have dinner with you and Sophia. Let's not make it complicated, lets have dinner together in a way that is convenient to you. So this lovely sister came to my house that evening and we shared dinner and memories together. This sister is a very strong woman and who has traveled the world extensively and also married to a man who was in the air force. I always love to hear her stories. Then she invited Sophia and I to spend Father's day with her family. Sophia and I biked up to their home in Worthington and spent the afternoon with her children and future daughters "in-laws". I am thankful for their support.

As I mentioned, I am feeling better. We have almost completed 1/2 of our time apart. July 2nd will be the 1/2 way point. And no, it has not gone fast. Your life may have flew by, but not for us. I miss my best friend, and I especially miss the extra pair of hands to help with Sophia and the home.

So enough about that... As you know my great neighbor and friend Tricia Arthur has been watching Sophia and her son Jackson since January. I feel like a MILLION BUCKS when I drop of Sophia at her home. I knew that Sophia would be loved like her own during their time together. However, good things must come to an end. Tricia, her hubby Scott, and Jackson are moving to Minnesota for Scott to pursue a position with the Mayo Clinic. I have truly enjoyed getting to know them and being their friend. Tonight, Scott had a surprise B-Day party for Tricia where he made a lovely speech about his bride. He captured it perfectly..... So I am going to quote him....."Everyone who comes into Tricia's life falls in love with her passion, sincerity, goodness and walks away wanting to be like her, so they try, share and pass it on". I will miss the Arthur family and she does make me want to pass on her goodness.....

I would like to give just a quick update on Jerry's Dad. Currently he is in ICU at the hospital in Athens. They are struggling to keep his Sodium levels up. Jerry's sister Jennifer had been a wonderful caregiver for the family. She has a strong medical background and does a wonderful job of communicating to the family the doctors words. We are very thankful for all that she does. I will let you know more as I learn more.

Jerry is doing good. He is just like his dad where he NEVER complains. He compares his conditions to standing next to the air conditioner unit on a 100 degree day. (Hot air being blown on you) They are having quite a sand storm which he understands could last up to 30 days. He is traveling a lot to the airport, which I think really helps break up the monotony. I have asked him to write an entry and let's see if he can get a moment to do it. We are going to have some time together in Sept.

Good Night.

Sophia is 1 Year Old

I can't believe it, but our daughter Sophia is 1 year old. This morning, she slept in until 9:30am, so if you ask me, she started the day out right. Grandma & Grandpa Grove came in for the weekend to help us out and celebrate the day with Sophia. She is going swimming with her Nanny today.

I know that I always talk about my neighbors and how great they are, but this Friday evening, they out did themselves and created a very special weekend for us. Gina & John hosted a surprise 1 year B-Day party for Sophia. The party was attended by the Rod, Rosie, John, Laura, Maria, Pete, Carene, Abbi, Gracie, John & Gina. Sophia was adorned with wonderful gifts and a tasty birthday cake. It was a great night. Thank you Olentangy neighbors for a great 1st Birthday.

Laura & Maria Bova, Sis and I

Who does she look like?

I don't know what this face is?

Carene, Abbi, Sis and I getting ready to blow out the candle.

Can you see Jerry? He is thin. He organized a Mobilization Run in Country. It was in coordination with the Armed Force Honor Run Memorial Day benefiting the "Greater Powell Veteran's Memorial. Check out the entry about Jerry's efforts and organization of the race.

http://www.premierraces.com/Races/MemorialDay.html