quiet

Not much going on lately. Finally my Dad doesn't sound so depressed. Was worried about him for a while. I've been doing the same thing as usual...Working. Kids are in school and Ray is keeping us all in line. Wes had the flu last week. He was really sick, high fever, nausea, vomiting, body aches...then he got the worst cold sores on his lips and down his throat ever, he's doing better now, but missed several days of school. Tori was really excited about a BMX bike show she got to see. Riley is like me....keepin on. The boys may go on a boyscout campout this weekend depending on the weather....it's been raining ALOT. Our truck started shimming on the front end....estimate...800.00$$. My brother is seeing if a mechanic friend of his can fix it...the parts are only about 400.00$$ We had a barbecue on Sunday...Ray made some good ribs. We took a plate over to Wayne. That's been my non exciting life....I like it kinda...dare I say....quiet. Love and prayers for everyone...Shell

Family

Last week I received an urgent call from my dad. His youngest brother, my uncle Rob had a massive hemorrhagic CVA (stroke with bleeding). The pressure in his brain was so intense his brain shifted, the blood was actually spilling into the spinal fluid in his back. He died two days later at the age of 50. Ray and I went to Fla to be with my Dad who was devastated. I've never heard my Dad so distraught. We left Tues afternoon, drove 14 hours and got there Weds morn. We spent the day in the hosp with the family, then checked into a hotel. Trey and Chris, a friend of his, met us down there. The next day the family sent Uncle Rob home on hospice care and he died the next morning. We spent all the next day at my grandparents house where he lived, just taking turns sitting by him. He was unresponsive so the family just took turns holding his hand and talking to him. The next morning we received a call that the end was near. Ray and I were packing to leave but had planned to go out there one more time but did not make it before he died. He was surrounded by his siblings and for the first time since my grandparents died 7 years ago my dad said "we were a family". There had been a falling out over my grandparents estate and the family had not been together in seven years. It was neat the first day the memories in my grandparents house. Not much had changed over the years, there's still lots of stuff in the home. Lots of clowns. Lots of pictures. Only there was a hospital bed in the living room with a young man dying in it. The family prepared a meal and several of my cousins were there with their children. I remember seeing that years ago too. I haven't been around my father's family alot but the memories I have are good ones. I've had a little time to think. I have a wonderful family. A father who loves me even though we don't see eye to eye on alot of things. A step mother who loves me and has a gentle smile. A brother who is young but trying to set his path. A step brother and sister who love my dad. A bunch of Aunts and Uncles whom I don't know well but come together when needed. Alot of cousins and now second cousins too. A mother who accepts for who I am and is always there who loves me without question. A brother who is a friend. A mother in law whom I love and who is deeply spiritual. A bunch of brother and sister in laws who are great examples. A bunch of nieces and nephews who are loving, playful, and beautiful. A wonderful husband who does everything he can to make me happy, my heart and soul. Beautiful children...the very air that I breath. Thank God for them all.

diamond award

So today we got our 2008 Diamond award. Only 14 clinics were awarded this award in the whole south business unit...out of 1600 and we are the only unit in that 1600 to receive a double diamond. (2007 too). Any way, since I just took over as the clinical manager 4 mos ago I kinda was like... this isn't my award...Dr Saikali and our business manager told me this was indeed my award as I was the only nurse that stayed with them, both Denita and Daphne left....so YEA me!!! It was a chaotic day because all the big wigs from the company were there and some of the whos who from Leesville as well. The diamond award is awarded to certain clinics who meet certain indicators and whos pt satisfaction scores are good. It takes hard work...WE did it though..now the heat is on for a triple threat!! Have I said how much I love my job and how satisfying it is...Well, I'm saying it now...Not many people get to make a good wage and love doing it....Any way...I've put a few photos on....Love, Shell

update

Ok...Ok...I know it's been a little while...things have been busy as usual...Lets see..the kids started back to school. Tori wanted to go to Anacoco this year so she could turn over a new leaf, so we are driving her..actually Ray takes her and Riley to seminary in the morning and she rides to school with the Crowes and then we pick all of them up in the afternoon. Riley and Tori are both in 10th grade this year, both of them failed math last year so they are both doubled up on math, I hate that for them. I would rather they be able to focus on one, but the state says they have to do it this way, we'll see. Wesley is in the 7th grade and he is taking 8 classes! One thing we really didn't like was that his band instructor changed him to the base clarinet. We paid nearly 2000.00$ for his clarinet!! We have a meeting with her on Tues, Wes says she'll let him use a school instrument, but when he gets to high school, unless he gets the drums (which is what he wants) he has to supply his own instrument. So, we'll see about that too. I'm working as usual, but I really don't mind.. Ray takes care of everything at home...for a while we kinda forgot why he came home in the first place, now we remember, especially with the kids back to school. We are fixing to overhaul our kitchen...thank goodness!! Our washing machine leaked and our floor is getting soft in one spot. My brother's birthday was yesterday, we had him over and had a nice evening. Mama is working so she couldn't come. So I think we are going over there next week. Two birthday celebrations for my brother!! My other brother in Fla is having a baby with his girlfriend in dec, looks like a little boy. They are so excited. Ryan is in college in the Radiology program. I don't know Lindsey. I'm gonna take a couple of days off next week, my PTO is about to start spilling into my sick time, which I never get to use...I have close to 200 hours of sick time..even when I dislocated my knee I didn't get to use it because I have short term disability...company policy. So, I don't want to waste my PTO..We're gonna take the kids shopping next week, get a few more school things and some jackets, then later in Sept, take them shopping for some new church clothes...then we're gonna have a new family portrait made. Haven't had one in almost 2 years! Ray and I are reading the kids seminary scriptures with them for family scriptures so we know they are getting their reading assignments done. Last week we had the privilege to go to Reigns crossing over. It was fun...my how fast they grow. Our Wesley has a year until he gets his Eagle...and Riley needs to come up with a project. We also had Becky's baptism which was an extremely spiritual event. Ryan and Sandy performed "I am a Child of God". I dont think there was a dry eye in the church. The whole family was there, except for Trey. (of course he lives in Virginia) Trey and Steph are doing ok, Trey got a new car after he was involved in a major car accident about 1 month ago. Steph started back to college too. They are planning to come home for Thanksgiving this year...It will be the first Christmas with out my Trey...sigh. Any way...will go for now...love and prayers...Shell

What I know

What I know....I know that I love my family...I know that I love my Heavenly Father and I KNOW that He loves me. I know that the Church of Jesus Christ is true. I know that I only need believe that Jesus Christ, my elder brother, died for me...and I will be forgiven my sins.I know that I am doing everything I can to give my children everything they need and a few of the things they want and that I am being the best mother I know how. I say these things because I am frustrated...recently I was told by someone in my family that in 10 years we would be at the temple as a family one way or another, on this side of the veil or that....I know that this person has received a blessing and believes this 100%. I don't attend church like I should....and I know that I need to improve. I pray with my family several times a day...I have no doubt that we will be an eternal family some day. What I know is that I am human. My Father knows my heart and has made promises to me as well. I KNOW it is wrong to tell me that my husband, or me, or both of us will be dead in 10 years because we don't go to churh every week...When I was told this I was frustrated but had decided that I would be frustrated to myself, until my daughter was told the same thing...I love my family...all of them....We will follow our hearts....Our hearts will keep us on the right path and I KNOW we WILL be a forever family...Shell

time...sigh

I know....it's been almost a month....I've been so busy and tired when I'm not. Any way....life has been pretty chaotic this month. I've been working just about every day...We were running the clinic with 1 PCT and 3 nurses....it was a drag. I had 2 PCT's quit within weeks of each....it takes months get 1 trained, then I had 1 PCT go on vacation for 3 weeks, and when she came back, 1 of my nurses left for vacation for 2 weeks....needless to say....I'm dragging. To top that off in 6 years, we had our first code in our clinic....that's a huge ordeal in a place like that. We did get some great news...in 100 clinics...ours is #3 in 100 for anemia management...I love working and being in charge of a place that is so dedicated to pt care. Ray has been working too, though recently lost his job. Riley got his learners permit...GULP!!!He made a 98 on the written test. He also passed his life guard and CPR certifications and is now working @ the city pool. Trey was involved in a serious car accident....thankfully he, nor the other driver, were injured....though his car is totaled. Riley and Wesley had a court of honor....Wesley got 15 badges and is now a star scout...Riley got about 5 and is a life scout...next EAGLE!! Next week both Riley and Tori go to youth camp....two weeks after that...it's back to school. My mom turned 56...we had a nice birthday for her...I have some cute pictures of that...after that my camera started acting up...I got my hair done...I call it summer blond...no more red for me...right now any way...I guess thats all for now....Prayers for everyone....Shell

eternal family

So over the last two weeks Ray and I have really been discussing our family and what we need to do over the next few years. We discussed graduation, missions, marriages, and going to the temple. My Father truly knows my heart. Today's talks were about becoming an eternal family. Sister Lacaz said something that really touched my spirit. It's along the same lines that my father-in-law used to say...."do you really want to take a chance on not being together forever." She was talking about being sealed as an eternal family. What I know is that my husband is my life, my children are my heart and I want them forever. I cannot imagine my life without them. Ray and I have hit alot of stumbling blocks in our eternal path. Hopefully we will find a way to over come them and do what we need to do to become an eternal family. In the meantime...I will continue to try to grow myself in everything I do.I want my family to know that I love them and I want to be with them through all of time and eternity.

Happy Birthday Trey

Today is Trey's birthday.....he's 20 now. I remember the day he was born like yesterday. He was due on 6/15....so of course I was overdue, and starting to think that he was never going to be born. I had irregular contractions the night before he was born and they tried to induce...no luck...went home around 4:00am. Ron, Teresa, and my wonderful honey decided to try induce labor themselves....I @ 9mos plus pregnant, did situps, jumping jacks, running in place, and still no baby. We went to bed around 6:00am. My water broke @ 10:00...Ray's first comment was "in the bed"..we had a brand new bed. So back to the hospital, only this time....no contractions....my son proved how stubborn he was before he was even born!! I was induced again and thankfully only had about 5 hours of labor. He was born @ 4:30pm...A beautiful 7lbs 1oz....21in...His Grandpa was sitting in the lobby with an it's a boy balloon(he knew it was a boy), his mamaw had been by my side for the last two nights and his Daddy was in the delivery room. Of course the rest of the family was there too. We were only in the hospital for about 17hours...then home....It only took me about 12 hours to realize my life had changed forever. Trey I am so glad you chose me for your mother. I love you so much son. Happy Birthday.

Happy Father's Day

Well today is Father's Day. I'd like to take a minute and say how very much I love my wonderful husband and the great dad that he is....I am so thankful to be his wife and forever partner. I also wanted to say how much I love my Dad. Our relationship, at best, is strained. I wish and pray that it was better. I know that I have learned through my wonderful husband that I don't want any thing to happen to my Dad and me regret that he doesn't know that although we can't seem to see eye to eye on many things......I will always love him. Happy Father's Day honey and Dad.....

Wow....a taste of the future

Next week our children are all going to camp....The boys are going to Arkansas and Tori is going to the Lord's lake camp....So, it's just going to be Ray and I for several days!!!Wow, a taste of future....But oh goodness, the knowledge of how little time we actually have left to raise our children is terrifying...They are not babies any more...2 sophomores+1 in jr high= about 5 years left of raising children. If they only knew how much hope I have for them....And how very much I love them...

Welcome home Ryan

Elder Ryan Heaton returned home from his mission yesterday. Everyone met him off the airplane....When I say everyone, I mean everyone....Ray, me, Tori, Wes, (Riley couldn't come, he had to work), Teresa, David, Alecia, Brandon, Katy, Krystal, Bethany, Jessica, Jared, Theresa, Ron, Becky, Reign, Mom, Russell, Sandy, Dawn Laughlin, her girls...Kimberly, Natalie, and Rachel, Shannon, Sister Laughlin, Jonathan, Jessica, Daniel, The Pinegars...John, Richarde and their foster daughter; Tiffany, the Funderburkes...Brett, Sister Funderburke, Chris, and Kelly...Bishop Funderburke joined us later....Unfortunately Jake, Trey, Steph were not there either....We missed you....We had big Welcome Back signs, balloons, and mom even had an airhorne!!!Ryan looked so good, if not a little overwhelmed. We went to Ryan's Steakhouse for dinner and had a great family visit....Ryan welcome home....you are truly an inspiration to us all....

Busy Week

Well, this week has been crazy. Ray has fully gone back to work so I guess I've gotten a little spoiled with him taking care of me and me not having to do anything to care for our home....but we decided that we want to do some work on our house and just don't have the extra so ....hiho, hiho...it's off to work he goes. I worked all week too, but on Wednesday put in about a 18.5 hour day...I had decided that I wasn't going to work on Thurs (I get to do that now since I'm the DON : ) ) but my secretary called and reminded me that I had interviews...so once I got to work I decided to stay. Mind you I had only slept about 4 hours on Weds night....I got home from work Thurs afternoon..tired of course....and had to alter my niece's dance costume since dress rehearsal was Fri. UGH...trust me when you're tired you don't want to alter a costume. Anyway I got it done....then work on Fri...do my niece's makeup and hair and spend 6 hours @ the dress rehearsal part of the recital. Get up Sat Morn...go to work for a few hours...go shopping for about 1 hour...most of my clothes are getting too big...I've lost about 40 pounds...go home...get the girls ready for the big night...go to the recital again for about 4 hours....Whew!!! Anyway...the recital was beautiful. Tori and I really love to go each year...though usually she is in the show!! Two of my nieces were in the show this year. Oh....I didn't forget my boys, they went to a temple trip while we were @ the dance recital. Here are a few pictures from the night...Theresa and Katy came down from Alexandria, Mom and Russell were there, John and Richarde Pinegar were there with their new daughter...I'm terrible but I forgot her name, and of course Teresa was there with Becky... Good Job Girls!!! Aunt Shell and Uncle Ray love you sooooo much.

Well well well honey that was a great posting it brought to mind so much but you left a few things out.... I am now working got a pretty good job pay not great but not bad has a retirement if i stay there long enough and want to talk about a gulp i am almost 40.... well i have lost about 60 pounds since January still have a long way to go but moving in the right direction... well your right about one thing summer is here boys go to scout camp girls go to girls camp and the whole family goes to camp in Arkansas this year wow camp camp camp sweet .... I am really looking forward to it well pictures later of all the camps and whatever else we do this summer hopefully some fishing and as far as the weight loss things go what comes to mind all the time was said by a man of god and then picked up by Nike...... JUST DO IT.......

a new season

So Friday was the last day of school...all of our children have been promoted to the next grade...though one by the skin of their teeth. My birthday is coming up and recently I have been thinking about all of the recent changes in my body and life. Back in February I dislocated my knee, man is it taking a long time to heal. I also had extremely high blood pressure when I went to the doctor about my knee so I had to start on some blood pressure meds....my blood pressure is better, but still not exactly where we want it....next my oldest child got married....don't get me wrong, I love my new daughter....but...gulp...one of my children is married!! My next child has started working....they are growing up so fast....Next, over the last couple of months I had hair trauma....my hair started falling out....I swear... I thought I was going bald, and don't even get me started on the gray that is taking over....Last week I went to my doctor who gave me pretty much a clean bill of health, no DM, cholesterol is perfect, thyroid is a little low, but that is easily treated....Now back to my birthday...almost 39 years young....summer begins....a new season of hope for both me and my family....My grandmother's favorite expression comes to mind....God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the Wisdom to know the difference........

Shell DO WE HAVE THE KIDS??!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We took the children to the alligator park so Stephine could see an alligator and it was a fun filled day here are a few pictures of the day

Some Pictures of The Weddding

OOOO what a Day

Well been a busy week Trey and Stephine were married on April 19, 2009 by Bishop Funderburk in Leesville La. At the L.D.S. church bulding. and wow sooo nice It really came together. Want to put out a thankyou to all who helped us make this day special thankyou Sandy, Mom. Teresa and Theresa sooo soooo soooo much without you we could not have done it.

Wow long time since i last posted

Well I know it has been awhile since I last posted and so much has happened let me just try and hit the high points Trey had surgey on his ankle in Oct. and I went to stay with him to help him through his recovery and got to meet my wonderful future Daughter in law Stephine between the two of us we took pretty good care of trey well i was in Va. about 3 weeks then Trey came home with me for 2 weeks and when he went back to Va. he proposed to Steph . Well then in nov we had Turkeyday then Riley turned 16 on the 30th. Wesley turned 13 on Dec. 2nd and then on to Christmas witch was great. Our Trey brought our wonderful and really neat future Daughter home with him and Steph was able to meet the familey It is a whole lot diffrent then what she is used to but she fit right in all in all we had a real good year and have not a lot of complaints.... Now the NEW YEAR 2009 I turned 39 Wow I am getting old i rember my mom and dad turning this age and thinking they wer so old!!!! Now it dont seem to bad (lol) anyway Michelle and I have decided to change ore wy of life and we have done a pretty good job of it we are both loosing weight and have changed our mindset on food we watch what we eat the protions sizes and wht we eat is good food not yuckey dite food the kids eat wht we do and they like it cut out graveys and most of the red meat and eat lots of veggies I have lost almost 50 pounds and am lower then i have been in about 4 years got alog way to go but i will get ther. Now Feb. Tori turned 15... (well I told her 13 not wanting to thik about her dateing in a year NOPE NOT HAPPING) And we are trying to get a wedding planed it will be in April either the 15 or 16th not sure yet going to have it at thew church well it is March 1st and i will be putting some pictures on later it is time to get the Familey up and ready for church