We are Thankful

This is a sample of the family pictures we had taken on Mike's Birthday. They were taken across the street from our house. I love the background, the sagebrush, weeds, mountains and fence. I can't wait to see the rest of the them. It was really cold and Mike left his Yankee coat on. I was hard on him to go across the street and with the cold he was really worn out.

Thanksgiving

I have the best cooks anywhere I'm sure. Everyone pitched in and helped with the meal. Michelle's home was so pretty and her cute flower arrangements looked so festive. She used red and green peppers and acorn squash as vases and filled them with flowers. Mike and I didn't go up until it was time to eat. Even then Mike couldn't eat and I took him home right after dinner. He went down hill from there and started throwing up about 2:00am. He was sick all day Friday and couldn't eat. I was afraid he had another bowel obstruction on top of everything else. Hospice came and gave him a huge shot of Halidol in his IV. He finally slept and eventually quit throwing up and the obstruction resolved itself. Today he felt much better and slept a good four hours. I know he needed it, he was so exhausted from the night and day before. He ate a little today. It's pretty hard for me to eat when he eats so little. He weighs next to nothing.

Christmas Decorating

Michelle and Marrit brought in the branch yesterday that Shawn had cut for me. Michelle got most of the lights on it. Marrit finished it today. She got it decorated and then proceeded to decorate the rest of the house. We look like we're ready even if I anot but I love it. I've never had a tree up this early. Mike always wanted to wait until two weeks before Christmas. I am decorated inside and out, so fun and I know Mike will enjoy looking at the lights. Kirt did the outside lights and fixed them so they are on timers. I feel so spoiled no having to run out and turn off the light. Bless all my children they have done so much for us.

Thanks to everyone that has called or come by the house. We appreciate your care and concern. Thanks for your prayers and thoughts, they mean so much.

Love to all, Mom