My Child Is Coming Home by David Phelps

I can't help but think this song would have made Grandma smile or even SHOUT! knowing this is what she has to look foward to!

Amen and Hallelujah

THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKIN' 'BOUT!

Mommys Ride:)

Grandma, we love you so very much. We are praying for peace and comfort in the arms of God. We know Grandpa is waiting, and your babies, too. And the angels are getting ready for their celebration. Our hearts can be happy knowing that. We have our memories until we see you again, no longer sick and not in pain.
And to all of you taking care of Grandma, much love and prayer and rest in your spirits, too.

Good Morning All~
Mommy had a restful night. I didn't have to give her any more suppositories after 9:00 last night. Teresa and I gave her a warm lotion bath (I put it in the microwave) this morning and she went sound asleep after that, but then she woke up and was wide awake. Didn't say anything but looked at us like "Well, I ain't gonna sleep all day" LOL We got her up to her chair. She is incontinent now so we don't need to get her up to the potty anymore. We just keep her nice and cushy. She is literally laying on "down".
Hospice just called and Shawna is coming out (for those of you who knew Tim Brown, she is his daughter-in-law). She is bringing me a pack of diapers and she said that Hospice would provide, pads, gloves, and anything else I might need. She is also bringing me liquid Ativan, should I need it. I told her I didn't think I would, but they want us to have everything I might need.
She asked me if I got her prescription b/c she forgot to call it in when she left the other day. She apologized and told me that when she made a mistake, she would always own up to it. I told her that I admired her for that and it was okay. No harm done. I told her that I had to pay for the suppositories ($10.59) and she said I shouldn't have had to pay anything SO she is going by the Pharmacy and get me my money back!
Thank you all for the prayers and I know, without a doubt, that I couldn't be doing this is it wasn't for His strength. As some of you know, I had panic attacks when I helped with Daddy and I was afraid that I would have them now, but I am fine and I have a calmness that has to come from Him. However, Pray especially for Blain, b/c he is having a hard time. Love to All

"Going Home" By Michael English & George Younce (1991)

We have been praying also, that the Lord whould send His chariot to take mom home. She has been waiting I guess about 69 or 70 years to go home to be with the Lord. Yes, and for the caregivers, that God would give you the strength and grace to deal with this also. Our gathering here for thanksgiving will never be the same again but, just think what it will be in heaven one day. Praise God for His Wonderful Grace.
Love and Prayers for All

Trish I really like the background and the picture. Rita thank you for keeping us posted, it means so much to us who are not close. Wish we did not live so very far away, but we do and that's a fact. David was up at 3:30 in the morning I believe he said on Saturday night and never came back to bed. His thoughts were with his mother as he prayed she would not be in pain. He also prayed for you and the other caregivers till 7:00 when he woke me up.
I believe your mother is excited for her exit from this world to her eternal home as well. How blessed it was for all of you to have a chance to sing for her as well. Her soul received nourishment whither or not her earthly body could respond.
Trish how are you feeling? You are so quiet about your situation. I would like to hear from you for I think about you and wonder how you are doing.
I send love and prayers for all of you.
Julie

Trish, I love the new look and the pic and especially the "I'll Be Home For Christmas". I believe Mommy will be "Home" for Christmas. After Bobbie and her family left today, Blain and I got Mommy up to take her to bed and she just gave out. She couldn't stand and she just has no more energy. I believe she waited until everybody came to tell her Good-Bye but I believe she isn't walking now but running to the "finish line." The way I understand it, her organs are shutting down. She has a fever now and mostly lethargic. I am giving her Tylenol suppostitories every 4-6 hours and she rests comfortably. She doesn't seem to be in any pain, just want to keep her comfortable. I was out on the back porch looking up at the stars and I remembered something she told me once and you probably heard her say it too. She said "God gives you grace to live by and grace to die by". I believe she can hear the angels singing in the distance and.....remember how she use to get so excited when she was getting ready to go visit one of the family.. Well, Can you imagine how excited she is NOW? She's gettin' ready to go see Daddy and her babies and Jesus. You know, she would start gettin' ready a week ahead of time...Have her suitcase packed days before time to go...and be waiting on you when you came to pick her up, hours ahead of time. Well, she's just "Waitin' on her ride". Love Ya'll

Wish I had made it for the singing.  I am sure that grandma enjoyed that.  Monica, I assume all is well with your tree.  It is about time.  You just got it up and will have to take it down again soon.  LOL  See I didn't have the stress of putting up my tree after that big turkey dinner:)  Hope everyone had a blessed Thanksgiving.  Love to you all!

Thank you Monica for the wonderful photos of Mommy and Marleigh! I have saved them to my computer and may print them later for a scrapbook. It was great Rita, to read of all those who made it to your house for "singing"and wish I could have joined you. Thank you for caring so well for Mommy and keeping her as comfortable as possible. May the Lord Bless you and Blaine. Am so glad you both had such a wonderful time in Pigeon Forge. Love you.

Christmas

Trish,

Thank you for posting the picture above. Love the way you decorated the board too. We just enjoyed Amy and the kids for a few days. Shawn and I had to work but we got to visit in the evening. Amy was even brave and took my two and her two to the pizza place all on her own. We are trying to get into the holiday spirit. Monica I love the picture of Grandma and Marleigh. Thank you all for making Grandma comfortable and taking such great care of her.

How precious is that!! Mommy slept good last night...woke up early this morning. We got her up before 5:00. She is up in the chair watching "The Gaithers". It doesn't hold her attention much. Ruth and Dan are going home this morning and Bobbie, Elliot, Adam and Corey are coming later today. Blain's Aunt died on Wed night and will be buried today so ya'll remember the family in prayer. She was 57 and died suddenly of an apparent heart attack.

Hey there,

We are back home, got here around 7:30. We had a good time of fellowship today :) I always love hearing everyone sing together. Marleigh had some up close and personal time with Grandma today. Grandma actually reached her hand over the side of the sofa when she saw Marleigh standing there. It was sweet :) I missed those of you who couldn't be there with us. We had some good eatin' also. Ruth made biscuits and meatloaf. There was also turkey, mashed taters, gravy, stuffing, green beans, sweet potato casserole, deviled eggs, salad, desserts and I'm sure I may have overlooked some things. We all managed to put a dent in it as always lol. Cousin Colin taught Marleigh to stick her tongue out. It should be nice trying to correct that lol!!!

It sounds like you all did a good job, just wish I could have been there to sing with you, I am sure Mommy enjoyed it, even if she couldn't show it. I am sure you all made her Happy.

Evenin' Everybody
We had a housefull today. In my house, it doesn't take long to get that :) But Bobbie, Elliot, Monica, Mark and Marleigh, Steve, Teresa, Sharon (Teresa's Mom) Kelsey, Andy, and Kim, Timmy and Cindy, Dan, Ruth, and Colin were all here for the sing-a-long. We sang all Mommy's favorite songs and she showed no sign of recognition, but no matter. We did what she had asked us to do. She stayed awake while we sang though. Remember, ya'll can come by anytime, we will be here.

before the game

 

Mommy

Tanner, You guys have nothing to be ashamed of. Not many get to go that far. I'm just so glad you didn't get crushed by (350 lb. Crusher).
The Hospice Nurse came yesterday and listened to Mommy's lungs and said that she has aspirated some fluids in the last few days. As you probably know, this causes Pneumonia. She has only had ice chips. She said that it is up to us, and we can still give her ice, but we have to make sure she is sitting straight up. I tried to give her some yesterday and she gagged. They told her to just keep her mouth moist with Lemon/Glycerin swabs. This morning she wasn't interested in it. We got her up yesterday and as we were doin' her exercises and when we raised her hands up, we asked her to Praise the Lord and she said it "crystal clear" and she did the same today. Yesterday, we showed her the pic of her and Daddy when they were young and asked her who it was, and she said, "That's me and my man". We laughed....never having heard her refer to Daddy as "her man". We showed her recent pics of them and she seemed not to recognize herself or Daddy in them.
Mommy is taking no food or drink and hasn't since about Tues. We have offered it but she spits it out or holds her mouth shut, so we have stopped after attempting it all last week. That is what Hospice reccomends. They've been here 4 times this week and will come anytime I call with a concern. Bobbie and her family are coming up today and we are going to sing some for Mommy...You are all welcome to come and join in this afternoon if you want.
Mommy seems to be comfortable and in no pain.

Half 35 0 magnolia

We r headed to tanners game. It starts at 730. I will put some scores on the
blog...tanners pretty nervous!

Happy Thanksgiving to all :) We just finished having dinner and the triptophan (?) has set in for mom and Marleigh lol!! I believe they had a good visit this week with Grandma and Ruth. Olivia, I'm glad you didn't take Marleigh home with you because I would've been missing her terribly. I probably would've been at your door step this morning :p It's good to hear that everyone is having good recoveries from their surgeries. Addy, you'll have to keep the kids from jumping on you. I hope to get our Christmas tree up tonight after Marleigh goes to bed. I'm so excited. Janet, if I run into any problems I'll give you a call haha. Even though we couldn't all be together for Thanksgiving as we have in the past I know that we are still among family and friends. I am thankful for this family that I am a part of and no matter the distance that separates us across this country and beyond (shout out to Michelle and family in Germany lol) sometimes it seems that we're not that far apart at all. I'm thankful for the memories that I have in my mind and the love in my heart for each one of you. Hope to see you soon. Love to all :)

Mommy Update

Happy Thanksgiving All~
We had dinner (Ruth, Dan, Colin, Blain and Myself) and about the time we were just about finished, Lonnie, Marcia and Ariel came and ate with us. I tried to feed Mommy some mashed potatoes and gravy but she ate only 2 bites and then spit it out. She hasn't eaten enough to measure since Monday. She takes small amounts of water in ice chips. Hospice has been here several times and they have told us that she is in the end stages of her disease (dementia). She isn't getting any of her meds as it seems to make her gag when she has any food. I even gave her Zofran (for nausea) this morning and waited awhile but she still didn't want to eat. She has lost a noticeable amount of weight, I could really tell when I came back from being gone for a few days.
Based on the last few months and the rapid decline I have seen, I don't think it will be long at all before she joins Daddy in Heaven. You all are welcome to come up anytime to visit.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE.

This was on the front page today!

 

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Christmas Food Court Flash Mob, Hallelujah Chorus - Must See!

Hi Addy, I'm glad your surgery is over and there were no complications. We were praying for you. I also had some back pain. They gave me Lortab and I could only take half at a time.
After the first couple of days I only took the pain medication at night. The worst part for me was the terrible soreness, but it finally went away. Hope you are feeling much better soon. Hello to Paul. Love and Prayers Alice

Hi Julie Just checking on you after your surgery. Hope you are feeling much better by now. Let us hear from you . Hello to David . Love and Prayers Alice

Have A Blessed Thanksgiving

Glad everyone is kinda on the mend,As for here things are as usual, sure hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving, and Lord Let us All be thankful for your Mercy and Grace that you have bestowed on us All , Love you All .

Hello Addy,
Yes, there has been some pain when I breath deep, but not severe. nauesua (spelled how)? is my worst enemy....well that and fever.
No Alice I am not back to eating normal just yet.
Guess this year is a very different year as far as the traditional type 'get - together' for the Treadway family with your mom.
Michelle and family will be eating at the Mess Hall with other military families since Joe is gone. David and I will put our celebration on hold for another week or so.........except Pumpkin pie.
David may slip off to Michael's house and pick up a plate or 2. Wendy's family get together for Thanksgiving so they will have plenty of food I'm sure.
Ruth, hope you get to feeling better.
Trish, please make sure you are completely over this sinus thing before 'chemo' as yes, your platletts will indeed go low........thus..causing your imune system to be all but none exsistent.
Love to all and a Happy Thanksgiving.
Julie and David

That's pretty neat Trish! I'm glad you don't have to drive to Lewisburg every day for that. Even though it's not that far it would still be a hassle to plan your days around that.

I'm extremely sore and having a lot of pain in my back and when I take deep breaths. I can't turn on my side or stomach to sleep so it's not very comfortable. Julie, Alice, did/are you having the same kind of pain? I was the first one in surgery and they let Paul and his mom come back to see me around 9:30. The anesthesia is wonderful when they put you to sleep, but waking up is pretty difficult for me. That's the fifth time I've been put under and I still can't see why anyone would want to do that kind of stuff all the time! I was trippin'! Paul and his mom were laughing pretty hard at me. I told them the wallpaper looked like bandaids, saw stuff crawling on the ceiling and all kinds of stuff. I even called Paul a "meanie" because he made me put my blood pressure cuff back on. I took it off because my whole body was itching. I think the oxygen makes me do that. Even though I got out pretty early, we didn't get to leave the hospital until 2:30 because I was nauseated and couldn't sit up. For those of you who have been through this, do you have any suggestions that help ease the pain? They gave me Percocet but I thinnk it helps to cut them in half and take them every 2 hours. If I take the regular dosage I'm out!

Paul stayed home with me today and I'm going to see what his plans are. I'd like to go see grandma today! I talked to Ruth last night. She is sick so she's trying to keep her germs away from Grandma so Bobbie is doing all the feeding and meds, etc. Grandma took her medicine yesterday but spit everything else out. Saturday she did pretty good, but Sunday she only ate 5 or 6 spoonfuls and drank quite a bit of liquid. I don't remember which evening it was but Merrell and Donna went to visit and played music for Grandma for about 3 hours and she didn't go to sleep at all! Didn't even put her head back! She's been sitting up until about 10:00 every night with Ruth and Bobbie watching Christmas movies and seems to like it. Even though she doesn't seem like she's eating or drinking very much, Grandma talked to me for the first time Saturday and she hasn't done that in a long time.

Mom and Dad are headed back today from their vacation. From talking to them I think they've eaten themselves miserable! I have an image of two Weebles coming home instead of my parents! Hopefully Mom will have some pictures to post when they get back.

Take care everybody, and if I don't talk to you before hand or get to see you, Happy Thanksgiving!

Love,
Addy

This is my IV it is about the size and shape of a baseball. The pump and all is in the ball! I can stick it in my pocket or whatever and go on about my business. Whoever thought of this is probably a rich fellow by now:)
addy how are things with u? Feeling any pain? Hope not.

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Good Morning
Trish, We hope this works and that it isn't too uncomfortable. Did you guys see on CNN, the game between South Charleston and Hurricane? A fight broke out on the field that involved the majority of both teams. Attorneys are now involved for the 4 players that was suspended from the game. Blain said they should disqualify both teams and be done with it.
We had a full day. Drove about 30 miles out in the mountains to a place called Cades Cove. It was a wide valley between the mountains with nothing but open fields. It is in the Smokey Mtn National Park. We saw where a bear had crossed the road after coming out of the creek but didn't see the bear, and then we saw about 10 deer. No Bucks. It just looked alot like home to me.
Blain had to go shopping again...and then we went to Dixie Stampede, The Christmas Show. It was awesome.
About Thanksgiving...Ruth and I are going to cook a turkey, but I really can't have a dinner, as I don't have the room for everybody at once. You are more than welcome to stop by throughout the day and visit. We should have something to feed you if you are hungry!

Hey everyone,
I had to go to the hospital today to get a PICC line in my arm for a sinus infection. Apparently a SUPERbug has decided to make a home in my head! Where I have a low immunity it has become easy for me to pick these things up. MRSE, or other wise known as Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Epidermidis. My insurance has approved my chemotherapy but I can't do it until I get this infection cleared up...because the chemo is going to make my immunity even worse! I am going to have to get IV antibiotics for at least 10 days. I got my first dose today..it took 2 hours just for the meds to run in. Fortunately, my insurance has approved it for me to give it to myself! The IV company is going to bring me my supplies and meds in the morning and then I will give myself 2 doses a day.
When I went to register for my stuff at the hospital, was I surprised to see Addy and Colin! Colin was excited, he was going to eat at Long John Silvers! Addy, Colin said he likes Fozzy the best! He doesn't like any of my dogs! LOL
Marsha has asked about Thanksgiving Dinner? Are we cooking and having dinner with mommy or whats going to happen? Let us know so we can get our cooking started. We won't be able to come til that evening because Helen is having dinner at noon on the dot! LOL
Tanner and the team will head off to New Martinsville on Friday at 10am. It is about an hour from Parkersburg in the panhandle. We are going up as well, I guess up and right back. 4 hours up and 4 hours back! Definitely a long day, I just hope we win otherwise it will be a long ride back! This team is supposed to be really really good! I am going to post a few pictures from Saturdays game. It was early afternoon and so sunny and warm...just like a college game! Well I am headed off to bed!
Night everyone!

Addy, we will be keeping you in our prayers, what is this with everyone having gallbladder surgery,I think Alice started it , I sure hope it's not catching LoL.

Sorry Janet, I ment Addy

Janet

We will be praying for you, hope all goes well. Let us know how it went when you can.

Julie
Glad to hear all went well with your surgery, are you back to eating yet.

Love and Prayers

Say a little prayer for me, I have to be at the hospital at 6:45 am for gallbladder surgery! AND I'm not allowed to wear make-up! (That means you should also say a prayer for everyone else!) I don't do very well waking up from anesthesia so keep me in your thoughts. I will update you all when I'm up to it!

Love,
Addy

Looks like everyone is staying busy.   We are too!  Mom and dad seem to be having a really good time in TN.  Monica~ are you as jealous as I am?  Addy is getting a kick out of dad wanting to go shopping in Gatlinburg.  I told her that the only thing there to do was t-shirts, Tattoos and mini-golf.  If dad comes home with a tattoo...Well, you know! 

Anyway, I am not sure who is growing faster, Brooks or Ladybird.  Congrats on the rolling over:)  Pretty soon he'll be wrestling all over the floor with Clara.   Speaking of wrestling, Colin may get some of that in tomorrow if he gets to come and visit.  Kaiden and Olivia are excited, but Colin may be running for the hills, literally:)  

Grandma~  I know that enjoyed that pickin' and grinnin'.  Kaiden hasn't had a kiss this week so we'll be up soon to visit!  Love you! 

FYI- Trish had to cancel her Mary Kay party for tonight for obvious reasons, but she is having an online party today.  All sales go toward her credit.  You can check it out at marykay.com/jsims  and find great Christmas presents:) 

Love you all and Happy Hunting to all you that are in the woods today.  Keep us posted on the big bucks (little ones too!)    

Monica,

I forgot to post a while back...Ladybird is over 50 lbs. now and is probably going to double that within the next 4-6 months! She's like a miniature horse.

Hey Everybody!

Mom, Meadow Bridge lost their game. Apparently it was pretty bad, people leaving early and players getting ejected and all...anyway!

Colin has been hanging out at my house today. We watched the Steelers game and had a nice dinner. I might just keep him around for a while. He helped me fold blankets, make the beds, set the table, even cleaned up the bathroom after he showered! And he volunteered to do it all! He was a little nervous because he doesn't like dogs, but that didn't last long!

Mom, I'm so glad you guys are having a good time! Eat a doughnut for me!

Rita, glad you and Blain are enjoying your little vacation, sounds like you are having fun.you need it.I talked to Ruth today and she and Bobbie said Mommy was listing to Merrel and Donna Play and sing for her, But that she hadn't eaten to much today. but they we're going to watch Christmas Movies with her tonight, she seemed to enjoy them.

Trish I sure hope you get to feeling better, so far no one here has gotten the flu bug yet.and tell Tanner we're glad they won their game, and are going on.

How Sweet, Brooks! Anybody know how Meadow Bridge did with their game? It is beautiful here in Pigeon Forge...72 and sunny. Traffic is moving right along, no delays...Whoopee! I think Blain is losing his mind...he wants to stop and shop EVERYWHERE. I think somebody exchanged bodies with him during the night! Addy, we had the fresh KK donut...O MY WORD! We came back just in time to rest and change shoes before going on the Titanic.

The big man just rolled over for the first time!

Tailgaters!

 
 
 


Colin has decided that he LOVES to tailgate!

Well if you haven't heard by now, Tanners team won today! 21 15! We were behind but there was a couple times that we got pretty nervous! We went to eat with emily and zac and some of her friends from college that came to the game and got to meet one of the families that had a kid playing too. They were so nice, they sounded a lot like some of the folks around here. Real down to earth! We are headed to Magnolia probably on Friday. We get to pick the day and time since we are traveling but thats what the boys want to do, they like playing at night cause thats what they are used to! The stadium was packed on our side and boy did we make some noise! We tailgated for a couple hours before the game. It was such a beautiful day for a game!

I had dinner with Steve and Teresa last night and they told me Mrs. Treadway had gotten worse. I was just wondering how things are going today and if there's anything at all that I can do to help you. Please know I will be praying for you all. Lots of love, Judy (I hope this gets to you. I've never used this blog before).

This is a post from Teresa's aunt Judy Leo. She left it on my facebook page after reading the blog>

 

 

I am glad to hear that grandma has been doing better the last couple of days.  She is probably looking forward to some turkey and stuffing for Thanksgiving.  We won't be making it in for Thanksgiving.  That is Greg's one holiday that he gets to spend with his family - I guess I can give him one, right?  After Thanksgiving we are going to go up to Vonda's to visit for a day and then to my dad's sister Jerri's who lives about an hour from Vonda.  Then the following weekend we are headed to Jamaica for a friend's wedding - sans kiddos!  It should be wonderful!  My maternity leave is rapidly coming to an end so I am trying to take advantage of the days I have left.  I am so grateful to have had 6 months at home with each of my kids though - it has been a wonderful experience that I wouldn't trade for anything.  I hope no one else catches that stomach bug.  We all had it a couple of weeks ago and it wasn't fun!  I hope everyone has a great day.  We will be tuning in to listen to Tanner's football game!

Amy

 

Just wanted to let everyone know that Julie has gall bladder surgery yesterday and all went well. She is resting at home today and I will stay with her tomorrow to make sureshe rests when she is supposed to. May even stay home on Monday if she needs me. Addy we are praying your surgery goes well next week. I love you Mommy and pray that you have a good day. Eat well and take your meds.

Well its game day for Tanner and the Cavaliers! If anyone wants to listen it is on the web at:

Just a reminder that if you cannnot make it to Greenbrier East Stadium today for the GWHS playoff game today that it will be online at http://www.hearthealthyradio.com/ or WRLB 95.3 FM locally

Listen in and give a cheer!

Mom and Dad- Have fun in TN:)  Enjoy and rest!  Mom~ beofre you go, I need the recipe for your Sweet potato casserole.  If you have to, call and leave a message.  Love ya

Marleigh took off crawling yesterday at her Grandparents house!! She also pulled herself up to the recliner and stood up :) She still has just one tooth but we're waiting any day for another one. Grandma, we're glad to hear that you've had a good past few days. Keep up the good work of eating. Rita, you and Blain have a wonderful time in Tennessee. I'm thinking the Christmas lights may already be up down there. I've seen them once, they are pretty. Addy, did I hear you are having surgery on the 23rd? I'll be praying for you, Paul and the kids. I know they will miss you while your gone :p I hope everyone is feeling better at the Hutsenpillar household. It's no fun to be sick on the holidays or any other day for that matter.

Mommy, I am so glad you ate a good breakfast, and took your meds. great.and glad you are looking forward to your company for Thanksgiving, sure wish I could be there but I'll be there in Spirit with every one. Love you Mommy, and you make them girls behave , ok

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That is wonderful! I think you are right and she picked up on your discussing Thanksgiving and who is coming and what we are going to eat! She always did get excited about any holiday and started the planning and calling as soon as she dared!

Mommy had Oatmeal with Ensure for breakfast and she took her meds. She is watching Barney and Andy now. Her BP is 146/76 so she is doing good this am. Feeding her takes quite awhile because you have to help her swallow and wash it down with water or warm tea but she will swallow.

Mommy slept good last night and she did take her meds last night. Hoping today will be much improved.

The best time to get a urine is 3 days after an antibiotic. When on a prophylactic antibiotic you still check the urine because sometimes the urine becomes resistant to the drugs. Or it overgrows the small dose and you have to bump it up. But if mommy isn't taking her meds then she isn't getting enough to prevent a uti just enough to probably grow a resistance.
And as for hospice I have never used them so I am not sure what they do or don't do. But I will call tomorrow and talk with them and find out:). Sounds like mommy knows thanksgiving is coming and she is ready for company! Just wish we all could get over our bugs so we could go visit. Rita tell mommy we love her and hope to get up to visit when we are all well.

Evenin'
Mommy has had a good day today. She ate a whole bowl of grits for breakfast, Lima Beans for lunch and a piece of cake that Mary brought for supper. Addy told Mommy that it just wasn't fair b/c she never got to eat cake for supper. We haven't tried the meds yet, we just gave her a shower...we'll see about the meds in a minute. Right now I need a rest and I need to "check the weather".
Georgie and Mary came up today and we all had a nice visit. They had lunch (chili and cornbread) with Teresa, Kaiden and myself. Sally will be here in the morning and I know she will be glad to hear that Mommy had a good day today. The HH nurse took blood today but would not do the urine until next week. She said that since she just finished her antibiotic that we wouldn't get an accurate reading. I told her that she is on a lower dose for prevention and asked her how she could get an accurate reading next week when she will still be on it, but she never did give me an answer. Trish, can you shed some light on that? Also, I told her we wanted hospice to take over and she said that she and Kim talked about it and that Hospice couldn't do anything that they weren't already doing! Trish, can you shed some light on that too? Going to go try the meds now. Let you know how that goes in the am.

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Hey, Rita! I don't know what that means, either :)
Yes, it is cold and very drizzly. But no snow yet. Last year it started snowing on Oct. 18th. And didn't stop until May. We are as high up as Winnipeg, Manatoba, Canada.
When Joe comes home next summer, we are supposed to move over toward the French border for two years, then maybe go to Italy for two years (about 45 minutes from Venice). Then we have to go to Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas so he can go to a school for Majors. After that, we don't know!!
Glad to hear Grandma is doing better. And yes, you definately need to go to Tennessee on vacation. Enjoy!! And Happy Turkey Day!

Good Morning~
It's always a good day when Mommy gets up feeling her oats and eating them too! Well, Actually it was grits....a whole bowl. She spit out her meds, but we are going to try them later. I think we will get them down her. She woke up bright eyed and bushy tailed. We did her exercises in bed and I was raising the bed up to sit her up, and Kaiden was sitting at the bottom. When the head of the bed comes up, the bottom makes a big gap. Kaiden started falling down in the crack and she really thought that was funny. Kiaden got up in bed with her and they had to hug and kiss awhile. It was precious. She leaned over and kissed him and reached out and took ahold of his leg. She has been watching Funniest Home Videos this morning. I hear them in there laughing their heads off.
Trish says we can get Hospice, that it is not the Drs. decision and if it is, we will just change Drs.
Blain and I were going to cancel our trip to Tennessee but we are going to go ahead and go. She always perks up when family comes in so if she's going to eat, she will probably eat better with more family around. She was having so much fun last night at bedtime, I hated to put her in bed. Addy was here entertaining Mommy and they were having a ball. Mommy was sitting on the potty, Addy was dancing for her and she was crackin' up.
Michelle, it is good to hear from you. Where will you go when Joe is finished over there? I bet it's colder than a witches tit over there! I don't know what the heck it means...Blain's grandpa Martin use to say it all the time :)

Praying in MI

Rita we are praying for you and grandma. Trust in the Lord now and not the Drs. God has always taken care of Grandma and knows her needs. We will continue to pray for rest, peace, memories and much more laughter. We love you all and thank you for keeping us up on Grandma every day.

Hello, everyone. Grandma, we love you so very much. Rita, so sorry about Grandma's Dr. not approving Hospice. We are praying for your strength and endurance. Trish, sorry to hear you all are sick, but great about all the football. Much love to all, hope you are all well. Only a few months until we get to see Joe for a visit, so our Christmas will be delayed. The girls are getting so excited. Then he goes back to finish up over there. I hope Thanksgiving is truly a day to be thankful for all the Treadways everywhere!!

The Greenbrier Still Comes Up Short

November 17, 2010

Greenbrier denied fifth star; Justice recommits

By Carl "Butch" Antolini EXECUTIVE EDITOR The Register-Herald Wed Nov 17, 2010, 12:03 AM EST

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS — Despite investing well over $100 million since purchasing The Greenbrier some 18 months ago, owner Jim Justice got some disheartening news Tuesday when the folks at Forbes Travel Guide, formerly the Mobil Travel Guide, released their annual ratings and denied the facility the coveted fifth star that he has committed to recapturing from the day he took over the resort in May 2009.

"It breaks my heart to tell you the truth," Justice told The Register-Herald. "I hate it for the people."

Tuesday's news means the 10 percent bonus Justice offered to the resort's employees, if the fifth star was awarded, will be on hold for at least another year.

"Honest to Pete, we have great employees that have worked so hard —with passion, dedication and love. They've given it their best and this news is really hard for them, it's hard for me," Justice stated. "We've spent untold millions on training, retraining and education. We just didn't get there.

"But what's the alternative? We'll shed a few tears then we're going to dust ourselves off, strap on our boots and go back to work."

Since 2000 The Greenbrier has been given four stars by the travel guide after years of being listed as a five-star destination. Forbes is widely considered to be the gold standard rating service for the world's elite hotels, spas and restaurants.

Spa facilities at The Greenbrier also earned four stars this year while no restaurants at the facility earned a four or five star rating.

"It's a little tough to understand it but I can tell you we have received thousands of letters from people, many who have traveled all over the world, who have told us it's the best stay they have ever had," Justice remarked. "I was just telling Cathy (his wife) that it is just phenomenal the response we have received. Gift after gift has been left for me; expensive ones, from people thanking us for the wonderful experience.

"Many people said they were here 10 years ago, some said they were here three years ago and that it's so different now. We get a thousand good letters for every one bad one. It's humbling and it gives me a very, very prideful feeling. We've really done well here in the last 18 months and this transcends way beyond me. That's why it just wasn't a good day, receiving this news."

Justice said it would be easy to accept the results of the Forbes report but he won't quit and settle for second best.

"West Virginia has been given the short stick so many times and I want to achieve greatness for our great state," he stated. "I can't rest and I know our employees won't rest until we get there. As long as the good Lord gives me breath we're going to keep pushing and keep slugging.

"We're going to step back, evaluate where we fell short and do what it takes to show the world we're No.1 here in West Virginia."

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~Rita~

I just heard from Mommy's Dr. and she doesn't think that Hospice is "Necessary". I told her that I disagree with her so...we'll see, I guess. She said that Home Health could "handle it". Drs. really piss me off. Sally got Mommy to drink a cup of Ensure and Addy has been giving her water all evening. She did void again.

We are going to have home health get a urine and some blood work today and then try and switch agencies to Hospice for Mommy, Rita thinks they will be a lot of help.

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Rita, our thought's and prayers are with you and ALL, who are helping take care of Mommy.Praying God's strength and comfort will be with you all , and Mommy too. Love you All.

Mornin'~
We got no meds down Mommy this morning. I crushed her meds and put them in pureed banana and yogurt...she spit them all out. Wouldn't swallow the first time. During the night, when I would turn her, I gave her water too. The first, I had to pipe in with a straw and the second, she held and took a couple of big drinks herself.
Day before yesterday, she held her cup and drank the ensure pretty good, with assistance. Yesterday, it was a struggle to get the first cup down, but she DID swallow the liquid. In the evening, Sally was 2 hours getting about 6 oz. of Ensure down her. This morning, she won't even swallow it. She holds it in her mouth until it runs back out. She doesn't even want to swallow the water. She only swallows it if we hold her head back and she swallows by reflex. She is still getting up to the potty but is getting weaker everyday.

Good Morning all,
Rita, how much Ensure do you think Mommy is drinking? I know from working at the Nursing Home that people can actually live off that stuff without ever eating a bite. As long as she drinks enough, but I know that is hard to get her to even drink too. Is she still throwing up too?
Danny has the stomach virus, has had diarrea since Saturday and yesterday he started vomiting. Had to come home from work early and last night he started running a fever and has been aching all over. Sounds like the flu but he did get a flu shot. Jacob had the diarrhea and vomiting yesterday. Me and Tanner haven't caught it "yet"!
Tanner was on the news yesterday for student athlete of the week! It was a very nice interview and as soon as the website publishes it I will post a link.
We are in store for a rainy Tuesday but the temperatures are nice or at least not freezing.
West advances to the 2nd round playoff game on Saturday at 1:30. They play at Greenbrier East and play Frankfort High School. They are located in the northern panhandle. We are super excited! Meadow Bridge is also in the playoffs only single A. They play their 2nd game on Saturday as well.
Hope everyone has a good day and stay "bug"free!

Good Afternoon All
Just to update you on Mommy, She is only drinking Ensure now. She won't take any food even when I puree it into liquid. I cooked her some Big Lima Beans and made soup out of them, put them in a cup and she drank the first drink and then spit it out after that. We got her meds down her this morning but it was a challenge. We wouldn't give her any of them except that she really needs her laxatives for obvious reasons and her antibiotic for her UTI. If she doesn't get rid of that, the infection can make her deathly sick and be very painful. We are giving her as much liquid as she will take. She is sleeping more but still laughing. Kaiden was telling us a story about his mama and papa (Sims) having a conversation about one of them being constipated and I thought Mommy would bust a gut. She thought it was so funny. But of course, she could've been laughing at Teresa laughing. :)

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I couldn't get anyone to look at the camera. They all wanted to watch Dora!

 


Emma and Clara were looking out of Rita's door when cows started going by. Clara started mooing and then Emma laughed and they were cackling by the time they finished. I think Mommy was trying to figure out what they were laughing at.

 

Tanner is number 51! Number 73 was his man for the night! He was quite the chunk!

We won 42 10 tanner played an awesome game. The guy he played all night was
246 pounds! So we get to play next week too!

Grandma, praying that you have a better day today with lots of smiles:)  Love you!

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Yep! Tanner has the first round playoff game tonight! He didn't sleep a bit last night because he was so worried and nervous about tonights game. Its at Greenbrier East because West is under construction and doesn't have enough seating. It will be at 730!

Mornin All
Mommy slept good last night and is still asleep. She ate breakfast yesterday morning pretty good and then slept all day. We tried to wake her around noon and feed her but we couldn't get her awake enough. When she woke around 3, we tried to give her some hot chocolate (aka Ensure). For Supper I tried Broccolli and Cheese soup (which she usually likes) but she wouldn't have that either. Finally, I pureed a banana with mandarin oranges and tried to give her meds with that, but she vomited it all up. So she didn't get her antibiotic, her laxative, her heart pills...I gave her a Zofran for Nausea and waited a while, and then she was able to get some of the fruit down. She woke up last night and drank nearly a cup of water, which is good. Ya'll pray for a better day today.

Am I right that Tanner has a playoff game tomorrow?  Do they have home field advantage?  I am actually rooting for you this time, Tanner:)  I would wish you luck, but the way you guys have been playing, I don't think you need it.  Love ya! 

Rita, so glad you are back on line!!!!! We missed you and your colorful reports. Was good to hear that Mommy ate well today. Have a wonderful time in Pigeon Forge Rita and Blaine. You both deserve it. Just relax and eat all the stuff that makes you fat. You can always diet later!!
Teresa we are praying you get to feeling better.

Clara cooking her own supper
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Since I have been off the blog, it has gone to the dogs :)

Mommy is having a good morning. She ate almost all of her breakfast (grits, an egg and I added a little cream for calories!) and all of her meds. She seems to be more herself and is more alert and awake. She IS napping right now. She isn't voiding much, but we give her all the water she can stand, short of drowning her. The Cipro that she is taking dehydrates her somewhat...I'll try to get a picture of her soon.

I hear, through the grapevine, that Cindy and Timmy are getting married. Anything to that? Have you set a date?

Addy is having gall bladder surgery on Nov. 23rd. Ya'll remember her in prayer. It has been a miserable couple of months for her. Not to mention she has had the crud on top of all that.

Blain and I are planning to go to Pigeon Forge TN the week of Thanksgiving. Our kids are sending us for Christmas! Bobbie and Ruth will be staying with Mommy while we are gone. Talk to ya'll later

Yea, Sheeeeeeeee Back, Thank Goodness

Glad you are back on line Rita, Sure did miss your reports on mommy.and by the way , I got me some of that lavender scent pine sol, and it sure works wonders for the same thing you are using it for. yea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I'm baaack! It was only a power cord so it only cost me $21 instead of $165. Mommy is napping right now. Waiting on her to wake up so we can go to work on lunch. Pinto beans, Yea! Hey, it's protein. Sally is working today because Teresa is under the weather. We thought she needed a day to rest. Mommy doesn't seem to be in any pain or distress. She was laughing at me this morning and she was smiling at Sally. You can usually tell when she is hurting by the look on her face. I DID miss the internet. We had to go back to the old fashion way of communicating, we had to CALL each other. O my word!

Talked to Rita yesterday and this morning. Her computer is still down.

Mommy has a urinary tract infection and they got her antibiotics yesterday and began giving them to her. It is so difficult to tell if she is sick from an illness or is just declining due to general health and age since she cannot tell you. She is getting weaker, thinner and does not walk as well. She had begun throwing up her food and medicines, probably due to the UTI. We hope to see some improvement with the antibiotics if they can get them down her. It took them two and one-half hours to get her breakfast and medicine down this morning.

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Love the picture:)  Matthew is putting up MORE Christmas lights tonight.

Thanks Trish, it is Beautiful, and yes, I do enjoy it.

grandma and grandpa

grandma and grandpa, originally uploaded by trishhut.

I was looking at some old photos and thought you guys would enjoy this one! Especially since Janet has already put everyone in the christmas mood!

That is so cute of Clara taking Colin's hat

Prep Football: Final SSAC ratings, playoff pairings, late Friday game

Prep Football: Final SSAC ratings, playoff pairings, late Friday game

Mom

Mom had a pretty good weekend. She ate and drank pretty good. Best of all, she laughed for a half hour of Scooby Doo!
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Keeping the hat for herself

Clara stealing Colin's hat