What a week!

There are times in our lives that make us sit back and think "yeah it is over"! This was one of those weeks.
The kids have been excited to be getting ready for camp. I on the other hand have been putting it off. I do look forward to the time with my youngest but I really miss the 2 bigger kiddies!!!
This week we also experienced head lice....mild dose to 1 child but extremely costly!!!!! I am still itchy and I didn't even get them...knock on wood. Now I am an expert, and the 20 years of doing hair wasn't a waste :) I have been a bit neurotic, cleaning like a crazy!!! I am not taking any chances, no way!!
The Olympics have been AWESOME!!!!!!!! We have watched them as a family. The swimming is our favorite. The kids get all pumped and get even more excited to swim in the winter.
I hurt my throat from screaming at the TV, that by the way never responds back..hahaha!
I also found out the chances of working in a full capacity is not going to happen. I am still dealing with my limitations but trying to not overdo it and get hurt.
All I can say now is VACATION....I need one :)
I am glad God designed days, and weeks. They all pass and a new one shows up with hope of better times. I am not complaining cause it is what it is. Really the plan laid out is for sure. There is no changing it and it is better to just get up and know God is there if you just ask!!! Sounds simple :)

Lost track of time...

Another month has past, and I finally thought a new post was due:) School is finished for Emma. Her next step will be kindergarten in the big kids school. It will only be a 2 1/2 hour day but she will love it! I am not as excited as I though I would be. The last months hanging out with her have been fun....getting our nails done, going out to lunch, cuddling up to a Disney movie, eating ice cream on the floor for a floor picnic, and so much more!!
Cameron and Skye finish on the 16th for the summer. Swimming already started for the summer league and we are ready for early Saturday meets, and swimming every day!
They have already gotten too much sun, so I am charging them a $1- for every time they don't use their sun block....mean mom!!!!
I am getting around so much better, but do not feel as if I will ever be an Olympic athlete...hahaha! I hope walking longer distances will be in my future though:)
I still have 6 weeks left of PT...I need to loose the cane. I am standing up straighter than I have in 2 years which is wonderful. I do have some pain and hope it is something I can live with. I am working on getting off the pain meds but it has been a hard task. That is since there is still some pain...
I have been able to connect with old friends since my stay at home. It is nice to touch base with the past. I also have had time to craft a little. Emma and I spend time baking, card making, cooking, and candy making...YUMMY!
I will try to keep up on what is up at the Robertson house. I really have just been trying hard to recover...mind, body, and soul. It is a real struggle when life becomes very different than you pictured. Even though we are very blessed in many ways, the obstacles life has thrown our way have are daunting.
God has been good and now we pray He shows us a church to help in this healing time!
Thanks for checking in on us:)
By the way my niece Chelsey just graduated from high school on Friday...I am getting old!

Another Mother's day!!

Mommy and Little Miss Emma, future star!!!!
I am exhausted from a wonderful day!
I slept in, was waited on, went to the movies, hung out with my baby sister, had dinner with her family, my mom and dad, and my family, and checked pictures of what chicken pox looks like....
This of course was a unexpected way to spend the last moments of mother's day. The rash showed up on my son. I am trying not to over react since I am not sure if it is the pox. No fever, no full body coverage, and no itching...yet:) There has been a few cases floating around school, and the kids have had the shots but they can still get a mild case. That would mean no swim meets, no school, and no going out. Needless to say he is upset, and I will just have to wait till the morning to freak....
The rest of the day was lovely! We saw Maid of Honor. Soooo cute!!! Gotta love seeing Scotland, and Patrick Dempsey...beautiful! A quick stop into Wegmans, that turned into an hour. Love that place! If you have never been, or go and have never tried their brand...it rocks. Really they are worth the extra time in the car, and even the extra $!
I received wonderful cards from the kids, and was able to purchase some new clothes, and a bathing suit to fit my new fuller, non fit self. Maybe that will change when I learn to walk on my own again...without the funky cane that accompanies me these days.
I have to say I had a great day, and look forward to spoiling my hubby on father's day!!!! I am planning already.
I go for a follow up visit to my surgeon this week. I am hoping he is please with my progress. I did have a set back last week but things can only get better:) I keep praying it will.
I just wanted to update a little. I know I write like I think...all over the place:) I am glad you checked in on me. I hope to hear from you soon:)
Hope you have a great week!!!!!!

3 months of recovery...

It is hard to believe 3 months ago I had major back surgery. I must say it has been a rough road. God has been good, and I am taking 1 day at a time. It is important to stop and smell the roses frequently!!!!!
I have been doing physical therapy almost 5 days a week. I guess at some point I will loose the 30 LBS. I have gained since being disabled....just 1 at a time:)
I have been busy crafting. Candy making, card, and paper crafting, and my love jewelry making. It is relaxing to focus on crafts.
I have posted some of my art work on my ask momma blog. Check it out if you dare...
Thank you for checking in. Thank you for praying!!! It is encouragement from my family and friends that keeps me looking on to the light at the end of the tunnel!

heros

Please check out Alex's lemonade stand. Check the heros section and see if you recognize the 2nd hero.....
Pass this on :)
proud momma!!!
http://www.alexslemonade.org/our_heroes.php

I am honored!!

As many of u know I am actively a huge supporter of Alex's lemonade Stand. My family received a plaque telling us we were in the Top 100 Stands of 2007. It was a shock!!!
I love knowing my efforts helps families with sick kids. It is life changing when a doctor tells you your child has cancer. Beyond that a fog surrounds you and even 9 years later you still remember the day that changed your family forever.
There are many simple ways to help make a difference in life, why not give to a cause that can save lives, kids lives!
www.alexslemonade.org
This has been an awesome honor! I can't wait to be able to have many more lemonade stands!

Give me a 10 for Best Couple

Give me a 10 for Best Couple

15 years ago

I had to blog today because 15 years ago I met the love of my life! It seems quite fitting it be on a day called fools day:)hahahaha!
He wasn't going to met the Americans coming to his church since he worked over night at his brothers taxi co. He got a second wind and took the big bus to meet several jr. high and sr. high kids along with youth leaders. Yes, I was in that leader bunch! After i got past understanding him talk we were talking for hours in a cold church hallway. those 5 days were life changing in many ways. I even swore off men before I went on this trip...should have known:) 6 months later we were married. There was visits in between and even a break up...men...run when they are scared..You know what I mean:)
Even though our anniversary is October 29th, really today is special.
April fools day....what a world!

Sunday, is rest

I have to say I look forward to Sunday. We don't have a church but we do use this day to rest. It is hard to find a church that you and your family fit in with. It is kinda sad but a reality.
Before my accident we started to go to a church in Medford. It was really far but we enjoyed everything about it. I had tried others closer to home but sad to say the people were not welcoming. I guess not a good start when looking for a church family. I guess this post is about the rest we enjoy as a family on Sunday. We hang out, eat together, take it easy, and just enjoy the day together. I am sure I will miss it when the kids don't want to just hang with us anymore. For now I am grateful:)
Next month the hunt begins for a new church. I am excited, and scared at the same time. The older you get the harder it is to step out of your comfort zone.
I am thankful for my friends I count on praying for me and I for them. The start of a new chapter in my life. New body, new church, new start:)

Praying for our friends

I guess the past 10 years It has been easy to be consumed by life's trials. I do wonder why us, and give us a break God, p-l-e-a-s-e!!!!
I have watched friends go through tough times and I hope I have been an encouragement to them. As life goes on there will be many things that happen in our friends and family lives that will be difficult. I hope God has allowed the bad to happen in our lives to make us stronger, and to allow us to cling to Him tighter than ever. The best thing we have to help the one's we love is prayer. It goes along with encouraging words, and reaching out!
I value my friends and my family. Friends are special chosen individuals that over time you love just because.
Remember to reach out to your friends in time of need. Never be scared to let them know you are thinking about them. Most of all use an easy path of help....PRAYER!
You know who you are, I love you friend!