Wow! I see that my last blog was dated April 2008. I am so sorry!! Things have been up and down for this family, mainly me since April. Our precious grand daughter is fast approaching 9 months old and next March she will be greeted with a new baby brother or sister. Katie Bug is not only crawling at the speed of light now, but she is pulling up on everything she possibly can. When she is with me I have to baracade her from the kitchen and close all the doors in the hallway. She is just into everything and at times can be more than I can handle. I was just looking and I don't have any of her pictures uploaded to my computer so I am really behind on things.
Don't these two just look like they are telling secrets? We are blessed with two wonderful kids and for that I am so very thankful for. Jennifer and Michael are still living in Tyler and are doing well. They will be bringing another wonderful grand baby into the world in late March/early April and I just can't wait. I know this one will be just a beautiful as Katie Bug. Micheal is still working with Apex, I think that's the name of it. They go out and test soil samples before anything is built on the site. He is always looking to improve their lives and has obtained his CDL license. The job he is with now takes him out of town for the week and it just gets lonely for Jennifer. And when the new baby is here she will need some releif at night.
As for Jeff he is still with Delek Oil and Gas Refinery in Tyler where he works as an electrician. I hate him working there. Anything could happen at any moment. Last night I found out they had an acid spill and the affects were felt through the plant. It was inhaled my many including my husband and he has complained with a sore throat. It's just a very dangerous place to be at any given time. He is trying to move up in the company so he doesn't have to work so hard. In June the company sent him to West Virginia for 2 days to look at some equipment they may be purchasing. Jeff will be the one to hook it all up and has to understand how it works inside and out. It's very stressful for him and for me since I worry like I do. This month, August 18-20th they are sending him to I believe Illinois. My memory just isn't what it use to be with this fibromyalgia! There he will see another piece of equipment and basically have to learn it inside and out. Jeff hates to fly and I hate him traveling but I guess it's okay. His work is helping to pay our bills! ha!!
I am still suffering with Fibromyalgia everyday and somedays are worse than others. Everyday I have pain throughout my entire body, but I manage to get through it. I have been placed on Lyrica which is a Gods send for me. I have missed one dosage of my medication and boy, did I pay for that. I hurt so bad that all I wanted to do was lay in bed and cry because the pain was so extreme. I don't wish Fibromyalgia on anyone!!! My last visit with my Neurologist was such a downer for me. When I made it back to my car I sat there and cried. I had asked him how much longer he felt I would be unable to work and he said, "No way, No how!" He told me that I needed to pursue my SSI benefits aggressivly and that he would do anything he possible could to help me with that process. He wrote a letter to Allsup, who is helping me obtain my benefits, and stated that I suffered from severe Fibromyalgia and due to the severe pain that I suffered I would not be able to hold a job of any sort. I cried because I have always worked and I worked very hard at whatever job I was doing. I have never had to "depend" on anyone to take care of me except me! Now, I have to fight to receive the benefits that I so despartly need. I have been turned down twice and was even told by SS that I was able to return to my old job as a security job at UT. In other words, they didn't believe I was sick enough not to work. Fibromyagia also makes my hands and feet fall asleep and my sleep is distrubed all during the night so I never ever get up feeling rested. I get up tired and usually early morning like 4am and I feel like crap! I also have suffered with severe back problems which seem to be improving. However the 2 herniated disc in my neck have been bothering me and I really don't want to take anymore shots. The shots have not worked and have only helped to put weight on me when I didn't need anymore weight put on me. I was sent to see a Neuro Surgeon after my Neurologist discovered on my last MRI that I have a herniated disc in my T7/T8 area and it's pressing on my spinal cord and pushing out towards my back bone. I met with him and he said that it's not bad enough to operate and he wants me to have another MRI done in December to see if there are any changes or improvments to the disc. I don't think he will find improvement and I really think I may need to go see him again since I am having electric shock sensations going from that spot down my spine and I am noticing pain in that area that I haven't had before. I guess I am just not ready to do anything yet, but will before long since December is fast approaching and all of my deductibles are met. He described the surgery to me and it just sounds so painful!! I just can't go into something like that knowing what he would do to me, but I know it would help my back!!
This picture is of Jeff, me and my sister Donna! She has done wonders with losing weight with weight watchers and I am so very proud of her.
Their wedding was beautiful! It was set at a Country Club just South of Gladewater and was at pool side with reception inside the club house. It was the most beautiful wedding I have ever seen. Amy left no detail out when it came to their wedding.
Our kids are doing well for themselves and we are so very proud of both of them. Bubba got married on June 28th to a wonderful and sweet young lady from Gladewater. She is a first grade teacher at
Gay Avenue Elementary in Gladewater and Bubba is still driving those big trucks and hauling mud to oil rigs. He stays really busy and I can't remember the last time he was off work. They have purchased a cute house in Gladewater and from the time they bought it they have made many improvements to it.
Gay Avenue Elementary in Gladewater and Bubba is still driving those big trucks and hauling mud to oil rigs. He stays really busy and I can't remember the last time he was off work. They have purchased a cute house in Gladewater and from the time they bought it they have made many improvements to it.Their wedding was beautiful! It was set at a Country Club just South of Gladewater and was at pool side with the reception in the club house. It was the most beautiful wedding I have ever seen. Amy left no detail out when it came to their wedding.
Jennifer was a bridesmaid and she was just beautiful all dressed up! Bubba's Uncle Doyle was best man and you know, he cleans up pretty well! ha!!! It was just a precious time and yes, I cried like a leaky water hose okay???? Not that there's anything wrong with that!!! I am just so thankful that they have found each other and their love is strong and I know will help them to overcome any problems they may face down the road. It's so refreshing to see people in love. Bubba and Amy will be blessed with many years of happiness and I will be blessed with more grandchildren. Don't you think they will have some beautiful children? Look at them, Bubba is so handsome and Amy is so beautiful!!
Tomorrow all of us "girls" in this family are going out to eat! Yep, this town will never be the same again. It's myself, Donna, Pam, Shawn, Jennifer, Amy and her mom Nancy. We are all ganging up on Gladewater and are going out to eat and just have a pow wow of sorts! It's going to be just great!!
As I am writing here I will be adding pictures of Amy and Bubba's wedding along the way. I know the picture will not match the topic but at least you won't think I am any crazier than I already am!
Don't these two just look like they are telling secrets? We are blessed with two wonderful kids and for that I am so very thankful for. Jennifer and Michael are still living in Tyler and are doing well. They will be bringing another wonderful grand baby into the world in late March/early April and I just can't wait. I know this one will be just a beautiful as Katie Bug. Micheal is still working with Apex, I think that's the name of it. They go out and test soil samples before anything is built on the site. He is always looking to improve their lives and has obtained his CDL license. The job he is with now takes him out of town for the week and it just gets lonely for Jennifer. And when the new baby is here she will need some releif at night.
As for Jeff he is still with Delek Oil and Gas Refinery in Tyler where he works as an electrician. I hate him working there. Anything could happen at any moment. Last night I found out they had an acid spill and the affects were felt through the plant. It was inhaled my many including my husband and he has complained with a sore throat. It's just a very dangerous place to be at any given time. He is trying to move up in the company so he doesn't have to work so hard. In June the company sent him to West Virginia for 2 days to look at some equipment they may be purchasing. Jeff will be the one to hook it all up and has to understand how it works inside and out. It's very stressful for him and for me since I worry like I do. This month, August 18-20th they are sending him to I believe Illinois. My memory just isn't what it use to be with this fibromyalgia! There he will see another piece of equipment and basically have to learn it inside and out. Jeff hates to fly and I hate him traveling but I guess it's okay. His work is helping to pay our bills! ha!!
I am still suffering with Fibromyalgia everyday and somedays are worse than others. Everyday I have pain throughout my entire body, but I manage to get through it. I have been placed on Lyrica which is a Gods send for me. I have missed one dosage of my medication and boy, did I pay for that. I hurt so bad that all I wanted to do was lay in bed and cry because the pain was so extreme. I don't wish Fibromyalgia on anyone!!! My last visit with my Neurologist was such a downer for me. When I made it back to my car I sat there and cried. I had asked him how much longer he felt I would be unable to work and he said, "No way, No how!" He told me that I needed to pursue my SSI benefits aggressivly and that he would do anything he possible could to help me with that process. He wrote a letter to Allsup, who is helping me obtain my benefits, and stated that I suffered from severe Fibromyalgia and due to the severe pain that I suffered I would not be able to hold a job of any sort. I cried because I have always worked and I worked very hard at whatever job I was doing. I have never had to "depend" on anyone to take care of me except me! Now, I have to fight to receive the benefits that I so despartly need. I have been turned down twice and was even told by SS that I was able to return to my old job as a security job at UT. In other words, they didn't believe I was sick enough not to work. Fibromyagia also makes my hands and feet fall asleep and my sleep is distrubed all during the night so I never ever get up feeling rested. I get up tired and usually early morning like 4am and I feel like crap! I also have suffered with severe back problems which seem to be improving. However the 2 herniated disc in my neck have been bothering me and I really don't want to take anymore shots. The shots have not worked and have only helped to put weight on me when I didn't need anymore weight put on me. I was sent to see a Neuro Surgeon after my Neurologist discovered on my last MRI that I have a herniated disc in my T7/T8 area and it's pressing on my spinal cord and pushing out towards my back bone. I met with him and he said that it's not bad enough to operate and he wants me to have another MRI done in December to see if there are any changes or improvments to the disc. I don't think he will find improvement and I really think I may need to go see him again since I am having electric shock sensations going from that spot down my spine and I am noticing pain in that area that I haven't had before. I guess I am just not ready to do anything yet, but will before long since December is fast approaching and all of my deductibles are met. He described the surgery to me and it just sounds so painful!! I just can't go into something like that knowing what he would do to me, but I know it would help my back!!
This picture is of Jeff, me and my sister Donna! She has done wonders with losing weight with weight watchers and I am so very proud of her.My sister Pam was with her mother in law Nellie coming back from shopping in Shreveport on day in June and while they were stopped on I-20 waiting for a wreck in front of them to clear up, they were rear ended by a vehicle that was still traveling at a high rate of speed. It was a violent hit, but they were transported to the hospital and was released the same night. Nellie is suffering from severe whiplash and is seeing a pain doctor and doing physical therapy. Pam has been having numbness and tingling in her right arm and the MRI that was done this week showed a buldging disc in her neck that is pressing on her spinal cord. She is scheduled to see a Neuro Surgeon next month to see what can be done.
My brother Ronnie and his wife Shawn have sold their home and are in the process of building a new one closer to her parents home since her Dad is in really bad health. They are pouring the foundation tomorrow and the framing should begin on Wednesday next week. I know they will be glad to get into their new home soon!
I hope this finds everyone well!! I love each of you!!! I also have a myspace account and you can see more pictures and more blog postings there. It is http://www.myspace.com/debrabunt
ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
