The Thoughts, Ramblings, and the Reshaping of MY life.

Well Mother went into Grand View the Hospital in Ironwood at 6:30 this morning for her knee replacement surgery. She went into surgery at 8:30am and came out at 11:55am. The surgery went really good, when the opened her up, they had found out that her knee was on bone on bone for a very long time  and it had splinters really bad. They have a tube in her knee now so it can drain and she is doing fine.

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She will be at Grand View for the next 5 to 9 days in room 295. http://www.gvhs.org/

GRAND VIEW HOSPITAL
10561 N GRAND VIEW LANE
IRONWOOD, MI 49938

HI everyone:

I am taking a small stress break here. I Hope this letter finds everyone doing great. Dewayne and I are just fine. Or should I say Dewayne is doing well and I am stressing out. See 5 weeks ago I enrolling in school again. I am working on my bachelor of science in management at University of Phoenix. The class are all 5 weeks long and I am working on my final and it’s not going to hot tonight. But it will all work out in the end. If everything goes as plan I will be graduating in Sept of 2009.

Mother Knee surgery has been changed to July 2^nd and they want to keep her in the hospital for 5 to 9 days. So she will miss the 4^th of July and her cuz 50 wedding anniversary but she stay out of trouble LOL .

Well I best get going and do something. I will try to keep my blog up dated on what is going on.

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Happy 4th of July everyone!

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a complex injury with a broad spectrum of symptoms and disabilities. The impact on a person and his or her family can be devastating. The purpose of this site is to educate and empower caregivers and survivors of traumatic brain injuries. This site aims to ease the transition from shock and despair at the time of a brain injury to coping and problem solving. Bookmark this site for the latest medical breakthroughs and brain research, the highest quality treatment for brain damage, the symptoms of brain injuries and the nation’s best traumatic brain injury rehabilitation centers and resource information.

This is what we think my father has. When he fell off the 6 foot ladder at work (back in the 90’s) and landed on his head. A lot of his symptoms from his injuries is just like the ones this info.
I know father has talked to his doctors about this and they have put him a list to get tested. Now we just have to wait. I will keep everyone updated on my blog here.

Furthering their partnership in creating high-quality family friendly movies, The Weinstein Company and The Jim Henson Company announced today that they will bring a live-action musical version of the internationally beloved television series “Fraggle Rock,” to the big screen, with The Jim Henson Company producing and TWC distributing.

Last Tuesday was to have been the final meeting of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Well, the committee did not even convene, so all bills were deferred to this week’s calendar including Senator Paul Stanley’s (R-Germantown) bill banning unmarried couples from adopting children in State’s custody.
Your action is needed to really get the email blasts out to lawmakers. Forward this email to friends (click button at bottom of screen) and tell them to join TEP and send the final round of email blasts to our elected officials on this really ugly bill. We must continue to remind Judiciary Committee members that the Adoption Ban bill is bad and unfair. Judiciary Committee will convene at Tuesday at 2:30 PM CDT in Legislative Plaza Room 12. So get your emails out today!
The proposed bill has a negative fiscal impact to the state of an estimated of $4.5 million a year. If Judiciary Committee chooses to vote in favor of the measure it will be sent to Senate Finance, Ways and Means Committee because of its high fiscal Impact.
Remember Senator Stanley may try to amend the bill in order to keep the cost down. We need to be ready for that and the email blast letter will make it clear—TAKE NO AMENDMENTS and stop the bill.
Your help is needed to stop this measure in any form it may take. Click to send a note to Senate Judiciary Committee members asking them to vote NO SB3910.

It is so hard to believe that KK (Mc Kayal) is turning 11 today. Where did the time go? This past weekend I had my 37th birthday and I had a great time. That morning I took some class that will help me as I work on my Family Tree and I learn a lot. Then that evening Dewayne took me to Carrabba’s my favorite Italian restaurant. We were join but just some of our friends and had a great time. Just wish my Family could have joined me and that would be from my parents, sisters, sister-in law and cousins. Along with their family but I do know they was their in heart.
The Sunday we went to the Predators game (HOCKEY) had a great time their and left with no voice.
Dewayne got me the 2008 Family Tree Maker and concert ticket for BON JOVI. What a awesome gift thanks HON. Then our dear friend Kathy T got me a flying Monkey. She is tons of fun. I have named her the Flying Kathy.
Well I got to run off to work and to the gym.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KK
LOVE YA
Uncle Todd and Uncle Dewayne

Posted: Tuesday April 8, 2008 10:40PM; Updated: Wednesday April 9, 2008 2:18AM

Candace Parker helped the Lady Vols become repeat champs for the first time since winning three straight from 1996-98.
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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Though bruised and braced, an injured left shoulder hardly prevented Candace Parker from hoisting that championship trophy on high for one last time.

Parker scored 17 points and grabbed nine rebounds to help Tennessee capture its eighth NCAA women’s basketball title with a 64-48 victory over Stanford on Tuesday night. The Lady Vols also became the first repeat champs since Connecticut won three straight from 2002-04.

“It’s been an emotional last three days, obviously, just rehabbing my shoulder,” Parker said, “but it was all worth it to win an eighth national championship.”

The Associated Press player of the year will leave the Lady Vols (36-2) with a year of eligibility remaining, but has accomplished one of her goals by winning multiple national titles.

On Sept 26 it will be Dewayne’s Birthday he will be 33 yrs old. (what an old man LOL)
this year I’m giving him his gifts in a 3 part phase.
His 1st phase was concerts tickets to see Rascal Flatts. All I can say on this phase is AWESOME. They sure do know how to put on a show. Would I go again? And the answer to that is HELL YA.

Tonight was his 2nd phase which was a Surprise Birthday party for him down at Piccadilly’s. We had about 24 fiends and family’s that showed up and had a very good time with it.
NOW for part 3.

well just have to wait till Wednesday for that.

Happy Birthday HON!!
Love YA

THE PROGRAM IS THIS:

On Monday, September 11th, 2007, an American flag should be displayed outside every home, apartment, office, and store in the United States.

Every individual should display an American flag on this anniversary of our country’s worst tragedy. We do this in honor of those who lost their lives on 9/11, their families, friends and loved ones who continue to endure the pain, and those who today are fighting at home and abroad to preserve our cherished freedoms.

In the days, weeks and months following 9/11, our country was bathed in American flags as citizens mourned the incredible losses and stood shoulder-to-shoulder against terrorism. Sadly, those flags have all but disappeared. Our patriotism pulled us through some tough times and it shouldn’t take another attack to galvanize us in solidarity. Our American flag is the fabric of our country and together we can prevail over terrorism of all kinds.

Action Plan: So, here’s what we need you to do…

(1) Forward this email to every patriotic citizen and resident
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(2) Fly an American flag of any size on 9/11. Honestly, Americans should fly the flag year-round, but if you don’t, then at least make it a priority on this day.

Thank you for your participation. God Bless You and God Bless America

FLATTS VISIT CHILDREN AT MONROE CARELL JR. CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
Rascal Flatts visited the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt today and performed a short acoustic set for children and their families in the Children’s Theater. The kids were also treated to visits by several Disney characters- Cinderella, Mickey & Minnie and Snow White- thanks to Rascal Flatts record label Lyric Street Records, whose parent company is Disney.

“It puts a smile on our face to be here today,” said Gary LeVox to press following the party appearance. “Maybe it took their minds off of things for just a little while today. The benefit concert in September is the entire community’s show,” shared Jay DeMarcus. “Everyone who buys a ticket is affecting the lives of those kids.”

After singing to the kids, Gary, Jay & Joe Don visited and took pictures with each of the children in the party and then spent time visiting patients who could not attend in their hospital rooms.

Rascal Flatts upcoming concert on September 21 at the Sommet Center will benefit the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Some tickets for this show are still available through Ticketmaster. Rascal Flatts have donated 1.4 million to the hospital through their Nashville concerts the past two years.