LYNNABEL's CalorieKing Blog
Tuesday, April 7th 2009
My grandma died on Saturday morning.She had sustained a broken bone, unbeknownst to anyone until she complained of pain. The initial x-ray didnt show anything, but then her leg became black and blue, and an x-ray at the hospital found the break. Initially they couldnt operate to insert the pin because her blood pressure was too low. After a transfusion, the surgery was performed. However, she lost her ability to swallow so they inserted a feeding tube, hoping the swallowing reflex wou...
Wednesday, April 1st 2009
Update from my sister in Haiti. Follow the link to her pictures.***
Dear all,
I moved to Haiti. No really, I moved to Haiti. Most of you know this, but somehow it still hasnt really hit me. Maybe its because I am still living out of my suitcases or maybe it is natures way of protecting me from shock. Or maybe, its really not that big of a deal.
Things are going well, freakishly well. I remember writing to my mom the first night I arrived in Haiti in 2007 and said �...
Friday, March 27th 2009
It is finally sunny today, after days of gray cloud cover. It makes me feel hopeful to see the bright blue sky. Even if its cold.Will is 3 years and 5 months old. He is a nightmare right now. Im not exaggerating. Its horrible. And it feels like this stage has lasted for months and months already. He is the most powerful person in our family, and he knows it. He can keep Steve and I from talking to each other, and he can make Ellens little life terrible. Steve and I are brought low by i...
Monday, March 23rd 2009
My first day back in the office after the trip to Indiana. Twice now over the past two weeks, Ive had to lay down in the morning to let some lightheadedness and a flushed-feeling pass. My stomach has also been very volatile lately. I keep thinking I must be dehydrated, so Im trying very hard to drink more water than usual. I dont like water, as a beverage, but I can make myself drink it if I feel like it will help my body.First of all, it was great to see Courtney, and her churches. ...