Here is my Stephanie who is 8 years old today!  Happy Birthday "DOG"

Here is my little pooch "Tasha" with the girls.  Yes... today she has gone into heat!  What do I do?  HELP

It's 1:00AM and I can't sleep.  I've so much on my mind.  I was going to say that tomorrow is my daughter Stephanie's 8th Birthday, except that I just realized it's past midnight and in fact, she is already 8 years old.

Early this evening, after story time I ran out at 8:00PM to do some last minute gathering of gifts.  Not only that, but my little pooch "Tasha" I think has now gone into "heat".  Great timing!  I've been meaning to have her fixed for weeks now, and well with everything on our plates, it's just one more thing I forgot to do.  So it's off to the pet store to see what the hell I do... I've no idea??  Apparently they have "stuff" she can wear to help protect her from messing about everywhere.  I'm mad at myself!  Poor little Tasha.  Tomorrow I will see if it is possible to have her fixed now, or will I have to wait until she is finished?  I think I will have to wait from what I remember.

Got the Birthday Cake...streamers...balloons etc, and we are ready to rock and roll!  Stephanie got a Karaoke machine for her Birthday and has been belting out the songs all weekend!  It's great because it helps her to read in English, as well...it seems to be helping Taylor with her shyness too!

Johnson was at the hospital today for a few more tests.  He's been having some pretty bad panic attacks at night, he's scared to be alone.  I feel like a yo-yo most nights.  Taylor wakes a couple of times to announce that she has to pee, then I tuck her back into bed.  Then it's Stephanie's turn about another hour later when I'm just falling into that deep sleep again to announce she has had a bad dream, and would I sleep with her.  So it's off to her bed to comfort her.  Then it's Johnson waking in a cold sweat, heart racing... having a panic attack... calling out for me to come.  Sleep deprived I am.  I love them all, and worry how all of them will do when mommy is recuperating from the transplant.  Get ready Aunti Jo-Jo!  HA HA!!  My poor sister who will be replacing me for a few weeks is NOT a morning person to begin with...I picture her waking early...hair sticking out all over the place, bags under her eyes...getting ready to start the day at 5:45AM!  I'm so sorry Jo-Jo... I'm apologizing in advance!  SORRY!  Tee Hee!  She is trying to have a baby, and well... let's just say this whole experience may cure her of that idea for awhile! Ha

I've spoken with our Transplant Coordinators about Johnson's fear of waking up after the transplant and being all alone for 24 hours.  He would really feel better seeing me or his mother when he wakes.  If only for one groggy minute.  They have been trying to make an exception for him.  Already he is sleeping better... not having his panic attacks.  In fact he's a snoring away quite loudly in the next room, and here I am typing!

My sister Brenda is an Angel too!  She called me today to make sure that the maid service arrives next Monday to do their first of six weeks worth of house cleaning for me.   She has also made arrangements for me so that for the next 6 weeks, 3 meals will arrive for our family.  I am forever grateful for her generosity!  I only wish it would last a lifetime instead of 6 weeks! HA HA!!! (Just in case your reading this "B") HA HA!

I hope all of you who are reading this little site, know that Johnson and I have received you many e-mails and are overwhelmed by all of the love and support and well wishes being made towards us and our little family.  We are humbled and thankful!  Thank you to each and every one of you, and we will respond personally to each of you as quickly as we can.

Well... I might actually be getting sleepy now... so I may give it a go again and see if I can sleep.  GOD BLESS and good night all!

Please keep praying for us!