In the evening we walk these are some of the views. I love the sky.

Jesse's Home!!

what a deal

Look at what I got out of the trash. I'm going to sand and paint and make it pretty.
little table for the porch

solid oak chairs for whatever I want

china cabinet for a bedroom armoire, or storage for art supplies, or something fun for the back porch, oooohh

and the perfect little doggy

memories...

Wish I'd taken pictures. We went past the first place we lived yesterday, downtown Orlando. We lived in a garage apartment off the two little lakes that are on Orange Ave. It was very old and quiet and had lots of ambience. We then went to what used to be called Mom's meats, Pop's produce. Now it's called ---something farms, can't remember. We used to do all our grocery shopping there. They actually have organic produce but their prices seemed a little high on some items. It was a nice trip down memory lane. Next time I'll take pictures.
Oh, looks like Jesse's coming home.

The week in review;

Yesterday, after doing some (not all) of the yard work, we visited Patsy in Leesburg and went to the yummy BBQ place there. They have the best baby back ribs and lima beans. Here's one of her pretty orchids.

Sunday, Jesse called us in the morning to wish her dad a happy father's day and tell us she may be home soon if she doesn't get well.
We went to Mom and Dad's for father's day lunch. We had a nice time visiting.
We played cards (hearts) and Dad and I tied for the win.


Saturday we went to Corey and Chris' new apartment. Corey happily meeting us at the door.

Corey's piano in it's new home

dining room

Corey cooking in the kitchen

dogs wanting in

pretty ikea bookshelf in the music/art room

Christopher putting furniture together in the Living room. Rueben/Roofus/HERCULES (they get mad at me for not calling him by his name but hercules fits him better, actually Hercules Roofus, but I digress) had already chewed on the corners of the coffee table B4 they even got it put together.

Last Thursday; spent the day with Tricia. She loved all the vintage jewelry Chuck's mom gave me and enjoyed playing dress up with it. She taught me how to make bracelets and necklaces. We also went to a couple of thrift stores in Oviedo that I'd always wanted to visit.

phone call from Jesse

Last night I was helping Corey and Christopher move. Corey and I went to get pizza.
My phone rings and I hear Jesse on the other end and say, "JESSE?" Corey takes the phone away from me and says to her, "you can talk for 15 minutes? Mommy I get 7 and a helf." and she keeps the phone.
When I did get to talk to her this is what she had to say.
She's been sick and Friday she collapsed. They took her by ambulance to the "ward".
She's still there. She sounds like she has the flu, said she had a sinus infection and she said something else but I didn't understand. I asked if she was on IV's. She said no, just lots of meds, and they are making her drink and eat a lot. This will most likely change her graduation date, since they haven't cleared her to leave the "ward" and it's close to a week out. I asked what she does all day, do they make her sleep? She said it's just like being in the hospital. It was really good to hear from her but I wish it'd been under different circumstances.

Celebration Day!

To celebrate my being off for two months. starting yesterday, Corey and I went and got our feet done, went to Park Avenue and got Crocs, and had lunch at Panera. We came home and she shaved Rennie, she needs to practice she's going to grooming school soon. She moves tomorrow to a two bedroom apt. which is good since they got a great dane, unbelievable. She's also going back to Rollins in the fall.

I got a letter from Jesse too. She's been sick running a fever of 102.5 and yet passed her swim test. She also joined the band, something I read about in the brochures for the Coast Guard. I had hoped that she would do that but didn't dare say it. She's always been talented with the flute and I hoped someday she would play again. She said she would be playing at her own graduation. Something I'm looking forward to seeing!!

Kevin's work

This is a claymation "mini" my nephew Kevin made. He makes all sets, lizards, outfits, and then films it. He's extremely talented.

This week

We got a form letter from the Coast Guard with Jesse's possible graduation date and her address. Then Friday we actually got a short note from her. I had not anticipated hearing from her for 5 weeks. She sounded hurried but not discouraged as the form letter said she might be. I don't think this will be quite as hard for her since she's already been away from home and managed to survive on her own.
Chuck is getting better and walking a little further every day. The Dr. said he'll probably be driving and back to work in 3 weeks.
I HAVE 5 DAYS OF WORK LEFT, COUNT EM 5 DAYS!!!!!
Corey took the dogs to Petsmart for some pampering, purple toes for Elsie and raspberry scent for Rennie. She wore them out. But don't they look all pretty and shiny.

3 days off woo hoo

So far I fixed the toilet, cleaned and rearranged the extra bedroom, fixed the light over the stove, and that was enough for Saturday. I'm finally going to be able to get some sort of curtains or something for the sliding glass doors since Elsie's crate is now in the extra bedroom. And, I have a desk in my art room, finally, yea!

little lights in the dark

Some of my goals for this year were to start eating meals at the table and to learn how to eat for a diabetic diet, and for me more healthy. With Chuck's surgery it's been an instant crash course and it's got us eating at the table. So a little good can come from an unexpected not so great thing.

Jesse leaves for Coast Guard boot camp tomorrow, sad momma.

Home is a good place to be

Chuck came home from the hospital Tuesday evening. I was so tired that night.
We finally got to sleep around midnight I think.

Time to heal is going to be the big thing now. He's supposed to have someone with him 24 hours a day. I'm going to try to go back to work tomorrow. I'm not sure how I'm going to do it all but God will help me thru this I know. Chuck's mom has been a huge help, Stuart, Mom and Dad, Jesse and Corey too. I've been running Jesse ragged going here and there getting stuff for us. She'll be staying with Chuck tomorrow while I work.

Mother's day Jesse gave me roses (the two pictures above) and made me breakfast, yummy. Corey took me to Panera Bread and made me leave the hospital for a break, it was a very good idea. I have wonderful kids, grown daughters, I should say.

Chuck's mom grows orchids, like this one above, pretty huh?

Night view

Of all the cities I've been to Orlando is really kind of small but it is pretty at night.


What Jesse does to keep us entertained while waiting at the hospital.

Hospital days

Last Thursday we got the surprise we weren't expecting. Chuck needed open heart surgery. Only 51 seems way too young. Tuesday morning he went in. Tuesday afternoon he came out.
He's had problems. I had no idea the things they do to you with this. Stop your heart and lungs. Your lungs are deflated. You're put on a lung and heart machine. Your blood is rerouted from passing thru your heart or lungs.
I had no idea.
Keep us in your prayers.
waiting...
wondering...
praying...
listening to the other stories
I know God is here
I've seen his love thru other people

Nurses are forgotten heroes

Jesse's going away party

Jesse leaves for the Coast Guard next Monday so we had a going away party for her.

Chesa is so funny, read his shirt. I didn't notice it till I was looking at the pictures

Eric Chris Caley Jesse Chesa and Jese

Chuck and Corey

Semper Paratus always ready, I think is what it means.

I don't know why they hung the rubber duckys.

Jesse and Eric with silly string.

Jese P. and silly string

Me Corey jesse and Chuck

Me Chuck Corey Chris Jesse and Eric

Dad Trish Jesse and Mom

Eric and Jesse washing the dogs

Eric and Jesse

Steve and Chuck

Jesse Patsy

Jesse silly string

everyday

Just another everyday. On my break in the middle of the day. Eric's here and Jesse's at her recruiter's office. Corey called me last night to try and get me to put something in a show at Rollins. I don't really have anything I feel is up to date or finished. Maybe if I spent my online time painting or drawing I'd get something done. Yep

Last Saturday to today

I was really sick last weekend but Chuck drove to Miami and back for a fireworks company and picked up - you guessed it - fireworks. So, we got to go to a show and experience it up close and personal which was totally coooool.

Eric got home last Friday night and as you can see from the picture they are already competing.

Spring break ended and I had to go back to work. It was so sad to have been sick the whole time but better when I'm off than working.

Yesterday I went to IKEA with Corey and Jesse and actually bought stuff. The lines were surprisingly not bad. I got a rug, lazy susan, a light for the kitchen, and jars. Great stuff, great prices.

Here's your picture Corey.

competing services

fireworks fun