WEEK 51 ~ DECEMBER 17-23, 2015

After much confusion and frustration with the store, and there being no couches available til the end of January, we had one delivered but it had some damage...possible floor model? They let us keep the couch though as we had no couch and a Christmas party later in the week.

The kids' schools had spirit days planned for the last day of school before Christmas break...The boys had Ugly Sweater Day and Savannah had PJ Day. The bad thing was I thought Savannah was just being her usual pokey morning self and I yelled at her to get ready for school...she laughed and said, "Uh Mom, it's PJ Day" :D OOPS

Savannah had a school skate too and thankfully the kids changed out of their PJs :D This was also the last day to see Mrs. Murray before she left on a 2 year adventure with her husband and boys overseas. We will miss you!

Christmas Break began and it was a good thing as more events and parties were just around the corner. First up was my family's party and we were the hosts this year. We had a lot of fun with lunch at Mandarin Restaurant, followed by Bowling, Mini-golfing, Rock Wall Climbing and Billiards. After all that fun we went back to our house and opened stockings, played games, did Bible sword drills and even had the on-fire Jessica cooled off by her mom. Oh and we couldn't forget everyone's chocolate letters, snowflakes and the appearance of Granny ;D

 

Next up we had our own family Christmas party and it was a nice evening with supper at the Roadhouse and opening of gifts...Kim did a fabulous wrapping job while I did mine a little more plain and boring.

Savannah loved the gifts her dolls received

The Christmas program at church was a splendid evening celebrating the birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. May we always remember the priceless gift God gave.

Logan unfortunately ended up back in the hospital at the end of this week and we prayed that he would soon be able to come back home.

Logan Update:
Logan was admitted to the hospital early yesterday morning for congestion and low oxygen levels. Although he is feeling a little better already, this morning he had some abnormal blood work which they want to make sure returns to normal before they let him return home.

Among the parties, special school days, christmas programs and time off on Christmas break, the kids had a lot of fun playing games and playing with their friends. Looking forward to more time together...

WEEK 50 ~ DECEMBER 10-16, 2015

As December rolls along, there were more fun things to do and take in. The boys had a PD Day to get ready for Banquet...I'm not sure the boys really needed all day to get ready but they had fun hanging out :) I saw a Grade 10 picture on Facebook but didn't see Grade 9 :(

 Savannah's school also had their Christmas program, "Let There Be Light" and it was a blessing to see the kids give glory to God for the greatest gift ever given.

While spending time with Mom this week, it was neat to catch Mom sharing a secret and a laugh with Kim. So thankful for Kim who lovingly helps care for Mom and has helped us so much on this journey.

The new couch arrived...only for us to realize the wrong couch was ordered and the on sale cabinet arrived a little bit damaged but they will bring the other pieces to fix...Reordered the couch and it should arrive soon (or so they said).

Logan was having a rough time this week and was admitted to the hospital but later discharged...

Logan was admitted to PCCU last night after he spiked a fever, his heart rate was dangerously high and he was vomiting non-stop. Although chest X-rays so far have been clear, he is being treated for aspiration pneumonia and they are closely monitoring his heart rate and oxygen levels. Aside from the likely aspirating last night, the assumption is he caught the bug that has been going through their house. Because he was admitted right away and treatments were started before he actually 'has' anything, we are hopeful that it will be a very short stay and he can come home soon!

Logan Update
Although Logan has a cold and a GI bug, his heart rate has stabilized and his chest x-rays are clear so he was discharged this evening 😃 to finish recovering at home - at this point there is nothing they are doing at the hospital that cannot be done at home. We are very thankful that the virus was 'caught' early and he was able to return home after such a short hospital stay! 

WEEK 49 ~ DECEMBER 3-9, 2015

Let the get togethers begin...first up was the Big Koomans party...I think we all love this party because it has family, food, sports, games, gifts and it is just a fun time catching up with family that we don't see often.

 This year in addition to all this, we broke up into teams and played Minute to Win It games...so fun!

Watching a replay 

While visiting Mom this week, I was reminded and so thankful for those who care for Mom on a daily basis. As Kim and I left one night, it was so sweet to see one of our favourite caregivers chatting with another resident who needed her.

And on the way home we stopped by a house that goes all out...lights connected to music that you can listen on your car radio...Quite cool