4 Star.... I think NOT!

As much $$$$ as you spend for medical costs, you would think it should be like staying at a Four Star Hotel. NOT! I should be sleeping, but my "cot" is sooooo uncomfortable it isn't funny. Remember when you would sit on those very old sofa's and the springs would poke at you and hurt?? That is what my "cot" feels like. Then I think I'm also just very overtired. I sure will be happy when we get home. Michele and I will probably collapse. I do have to say that the nurse we have tonight is WONDERFUL! We wish she would have been here on the early shift as we kind of got a "dud". And I'm sure if she works today..... we'll get her back. We will just let Michele keep her on track. All in all, Michele is doing pretty good. She is VERY sore and is starting to swell, but is such a trooper. And as we all know, she should do better once we get her home.

~ I just want to say THANK YOU to Jenny!! She called to check on Michele. While doing so she gave us some suggestions on Michele's pain meds that has helped Michele make it thru the long night when you hurt the most. THANK YOU! THANK YOU!!

From Michele's mouth...... "To bad Aunt Jenny can't come and work here tonight. I know she would take good care of me. And I trust her!"

Surgery......

Michele had her surgery this morning. As of right now we are still in the hospital, but have hopes to go home tomorrow. We will see. After 2 1/2 hours, 4 pins, a ligament from someone else, and a total re-alignment........ we are doing okay. They did have troubles getting the pain under control in recovery, so she was there longer. But they are keeping on top of it now and hopefully we can do the same after we take her home. They are still giving her IV antibiotics as her next round will be 2am tomorrow morning. I'm sure tonight will be a little rough....but we are Ummels. We are tough!! All that matters now is it is over.... and it should be all uphill from here on out. As this is her third surgery on this knee, we pray it to be the last.

Blink of an eye....

Things can change so fast! In a blink of an eye. Michele's doctor appt..... well..... obviously we knew something was wrong. And there is. She is having surgery on Thursday..... yes Thursday.... yes this Thursday. In easy words they are going to realign her knee. She will stay in the hospital at least over night. Then we will see from there. But I'm being very positive about it all. She is going to feel much better when it is all done and over with. And she will not hurt anymore. And that is all that matters!!!!

Just a.......

LITTLE! Just a little tired! You would think that since I'm off tomorrow I'd have more energy. NOT! Heading to bed. And the week only started. Yesterday Roger and I finished Jessica's bedroom. We had bought a bigger bed for her room and finally found the time to get things moved around, spring cleaned and the new bed put up. Next I'm onto Michele's room. But not tomorrow. I'm going to Hays and meeting Michele for dinner. Then she has a doctor's appt in the afternoon. Going to get another opinion on her knee. It is not feeling so well. Guess we will see what this Doctor says and go from there. After that it is back home and working on a rag quilt. I haven't been able to work on it because of my hand, but gonna try tomorrow. I guess we will see. The doctor upped my meds and it is feeling better. Not back to normal, but better. I'll post some pictures of the quilt when it gets done..... hopefully soon!! :-)

TGIF!!!

Thank goodness for Friday! I didn't think I was gonna make it, but did. Tuesday I worked and covered so another lady could take off for her daughter. When I woke up on Tuesday, I had the nastiest headache!!! And finally late this afternoon it started to break. Wow! Did it hurt!! The beginning of the week was also cold and windy. So now that I've made it this far... I can ENJOY! Tonight I've kept really busy. Had paperwork to get done and just decided to make myself must do it! I'm organized and have a list made for the weekend. And there is LOTS to do!

Michele is excited!! She got an email on an internship in Topeka!! At Westar Energy. (That is were Miranda works!!) How great would that be??!! Both my girls in the same town. We will see. The deadline is ALREADY Sunday! Not much time, but she got it in. Hopefully with the short deadline, not many people will get it done.

Enjoy the nice weather!!
Enjoy the weekend!!
Enjoy.... LIFE!!!!

Hoppy Easter....

Today was just beautiful! What nice weather. Roger, Michele and I went to the farm and had dinner with Audrey and Glada. It was delicious!! Roger then tilled the garden and worked on the mower. After that we headed home as we needed to get a few things done around here. Planting my strawberries were number one on the list. Then I did get an recipe album finished that I am donating to Relay for Life. It just seems like the weekend flew by. Sure could use another day. Sounds like Jessica also enjoyed her Easter. Lena fixed a very good dinner and Jessica enjoyed spending time working in her new yard. The nice weather sure does draw people outside!!!

This week is going to feel very long to me. Usually I have Tuesdays off, but this week I'm working for someone else on that day. So...... I'm off on Friday. Yay!!!! A three day weekend!! Couldn't ask for more. Hopefully the weather is nice at the end of the week as the beginning is suppose to be very windy.

Happy Easter and have a GREAT week!

Move outta my way......

Last weekend we got Jessica moved. I've been having lots of problems with my right hand, so when the movers showed up.... I ran some of my errands. Got some things picked up and also got a few things returned. Then it was time for cleaning and putting away. To make a long story short, it was very dirty. But we got it done. Thank goodness for Gabe and Roger! They worked their behinds off and had such patience, not only for me, but for Jessica too. Michele also worked her little tail off. We couldn't have done it without everyone chipping in like they did. Even Jessica's roommate Allison worked her behind off. Jessica's house is so cute! And what a nice neighborhood it is. Nice and quiet!!! They did good! I can't wait till the next time we go for a visit! It will be so nice to just hang out and enjoy the quiet. Just sit and enjoy her new patio and backyard. Good job Jessica! We are so proud of you!!!

What a day today!! It was just beautiful! I had so much to do here at the house, but chose to go to Hays and go shopping. Got some new work clothes. Took Michele out to dinner. Even got some more fencing for my garden. We are working on expanding it. To say the least, I didn't get a thing on my list done. But I did enjoy the beautiful day! I am hoping that we can get my garden going soon. Roger has been SOOOO busy at work! Lots of hours everyday. Hope he finds the time for my garden...hehe.

Hi hoooooo.......

Hi ho.... hi ho.....it's off to Topeka we go!!

Spring is in the air......

Just BEAUTIFUL!!! Can't turn down this weather! Friday afternoon it was snowing. Now the snow is already gone. And it is just beautiful! Hopefully winter is officially over as yesterday was the first day of spring. GO SPRING!! But then again, we will be complaining of the heat when summer gets here too. Can never make us happy.

This week is a busy week. Michele is going back to Hays tonight for school starting back up after Spring Break. Not much of a Spring Break as she worked, but that happens when you grow up. Jessica is working and packing this week as she is moving this weekend. Roger & I are working and gearing up for the moving too. Good thing she hired Three Men and a Truck!! Roger wants to just sit back.... drink a beer... smoke a cigar..... and watch! Says alot considering he doesn't smoke. Then we get ready to move Michele too the middle of May. Then hopefully both of them will be staying put for a while.

I hope to get busy on my quilts once we get back from Jessica's. This afternoon I'm going to finish an paper bag album. At work, each dept is making a basket to auction. The proceeds will go to Relay for Life. My office is making a Mother's Day basket with garden/flowers in it. Thought it would be cute to make an recipe album to go in it. Turning out pretty cute. Will post pictures on my Scrappy Paper blog when I get it done. Then I have material for two rag quilts. This weekend I hope to get more material. I'm wanting to make a rag quilt to go on Jessica's new bed. Yea!!!

Hmmmm....... BUSY! BUSY!! Have a GREAT week!

Spring fever.....

Is that what you call it?? Spring fever.... before the snow flies? Yesterday was such a beautiful day! Roger and I spent most of the afternoon in the garden. We are "expanding"! The hardest part was dragging the electric poles to the garden. Why you ask? We are using them to make a raised bed for my strawberries. Got 50 plants coming!! YUM! Can't wait to see how the garden grows...... Until then, we are expecting snow this weekend. You never know in Kansas!