Hey there everyone!

I am in a rather worried, nervous, scared way. NO!!! It is not Alli! She is doing fine; though, she and BF have decided to be just friends and not boyfriend/girlfriend. It's my Mom.

Last Thursday, I got the news that a 'hot' spot had showed up on her annual CAT scan. Mom is a smoker so this was not good news. She had a PET scan done and it showed ONLY that one 'hot' spot in her right lung about 1.5cm. She under went a lobectomy yesterday. The original plan had been to remove the middle lobe of the right lung (weird factoid: you have 3 lobes in your right lung and 2 in your left); however, when the surgeon got in there, he did not like how close the mass was to her upper lobe and the artery that feeds that lobe. So, she ended up having both the upper and middle lobe of her right lung removed.

She is doing as well as can be expected and Dad and brother (both MD's) say she is coming along well. Unfortunately, the mass was cancer; but, not small cell lung cancer which is WONDERFUL news! Also, her lymph nodes (according to the surgeon) appeared clean; though, we have to wait on the Pathology report to be certain. He, surgeon, seems to feel they got it all and there were no signs that it had metastasized. YEAH!!!!

Please keep Mom in your prayers and thoughts as she is still weak and her recovery period will be longer than originally anticipated. I am staying at the hospital with her again tonight and will then be going home. My Dad and brother are there too. We are all hovering around her like bees; but, extra prayer never hurt.

Thank you all for always being there for me and my family. It is a great comfort.

Hugs & Kisses,

Momma Suz

PS--Needless to say, I have quit my bad habit to. Boom, I know you are proud of that.

Hello Everyone! How ya doin'?

As you might be able to tell, I am in a much happier mood than I've been in the last few blogs. Alli is doing much better. Her DR upped her anti-depressant and stopped her ADD meds for the time being. She is much happier. She still has a few panic attacks now and then but they are getting better too. Her appetite sucks---as usual but she's eating. She is smiling, goofing off, laughing, joking, running around yelling and just plain happier! YEAH!!!!!

On the down-side, her grades suck. It's cuz she can't focus as well without the medication. BUT, she is trying. She wants to get all her grades up to C's or better. I am trying not to be a "HOMEWORK NAZI" It's really hard!

Boy has been amazing and has officially entered the 'Teen Years" this month. He had a party with 8 of his friends and they played airsoft and his new XBox 360. They were suppose to sleep in the tent outside; but, when I woke up in the am, I had 3 in the livingroom and 3 in the playroom---2 didn't spend the night. However, he has been getting lax in his studies and it shows in his grades. He's gone from straight A's to 5 A's and 2 B's. I'm not worried. He wants to get all A's on his report card so he's gonna bring them up.

All in all, things are much, much, much better. I thank God for her friends, teachers, DR's and the school councilor! Guess what she did???? She went to see the school councilor all on her own! Told her everything! And, her BFF (Alyson) told her BF (Michael) what's going on cuz he was getting to the point that he thought he was responsible for her getting upset and mood swinging. He is such a good guy. He puts up with her crap and still cares for her. WOW!!!!

Gotta go now and be mom. She's doing homework and I am letting her do it on her own. She will also have to deal with the consequences of her choices too.

Oh does anyone know or is anyone from: Vietnam, Mexico, Haiti, Senegal or Afganistan? For an extra-credit project (which she decided to do on her own) she has to interview someone from one of those countries. So please, reach out to your internet friends and see if anyone is willing to be interviewed. That don't have to still live there.

LOVE & MISS YOU ALL!

HUGS & KISSES!!!!!

Momma Suz

PS--Sassy, I did the yellow just for you!

Hello to one and all, it is me. A voice from the not to distant past.

I disappear into RL and tv.com changes EVERYTHING!!!!! When did this happen? What did I miss? Well, RL sucks! Alli is backsliding a lot and she's had 3 major panic attacks in the last 10 days. We are going to see the Dr. tomorrow to talk and the MD has increased her medication and we may have to consider switching to a different type. School is a major trial for her right now---especially Bible **** Her grades are a bit lower than usual; but, that's to be expected (the doctor agrees). Her teachers and friends are being very supportive. Though, only one friend knows exactly what's going on. BF is trying to be understanding but, it's hard for him cuz he only has half the facts.

Well, gotta go straighten Brat's hair. I'll update more later.

Love and miss you!

Weights!!!!! You're alive and well!!!! YEAH!!!

HEY EVERYONE!!!!!

We are alive and well. We survived Gustav! No damage to life or property just lost power for 36 hours and the landlines are still down. Just got internet back in the last 30 min! Kids are enjoying the time off---they don't go back to school until Monday. DAMN!!! I go back to work tomorrow.

My folks in BR and my AIC near St. Francisville got the brunt of the storm. Folks are fine but powerless. Don't know how AIC is. Haven't heard from her yet. Hoping she'll respond to this blog.

Well, that's all for now. Alli is desparate to get on Guild Wars. So......

Take care and keep those warm fuzzies and prayers coming. Ike is looking like it might come into the Gulf so...........

LOVE YOU BUNCHES AND BUNCHES!!!! MISS YOU JUST AS MUCH!!!!

Hey Everyone!

Sorry I've been MIA so long. Work, school, Alli and life have been rather hectic. We are also glued to the weather channel thanks to Gustav. OH JOY AND RAPTURE!!!! Another hurricane and today is the 3rd anniversary of Katrina. Ain't life a B?

Well, Alli met with the Dr., great session. She said barely a word and came out more depressed than when she went in. That's the way it goes sometimes. School is ........ difficult. However, she has gone back on her ADD meds so I am hoping for some grade improvements. Her teachers are being very understanding and supportive. She is happy to be around her friends and bored stiff at home. Unfortunately for her, she's got to learn to distract or entertain herself and not look to me or dad to fix things for her.. That's part of the therapy. There are still good and bad days, mostly a little of each. We are all hanging in there with God's help.

On Boy front, the little bugger is in all honors cla$$es and has straight A's. It's amazing. I am so proud of him. He went to the "Back to School" dance with his friends and had a blast. He did not make the football team (boo hoo! ); but, it eases Mom's mind. He enjoys going to the YMCA and swimming/playing basketball and working out. He is ofter irritated with his sister which is good for her.

Hubby is hanging in there too. He doesn't take the mopey-dopey crap and that's good for Alli. He gives me lots of moral and loving support---I am a blessed woman. Oh, I've gone back to my 3rd PT job and am working everyday except Wed.--and sometimes even then. It gives me a break and relaxes me. That's my escape. That and reading, watching TV and browsing the Internet a little.

We are going to ride out Gustav. We rode out Katrina so what the heck? Got water, batteries and a generator so all should be okay. I'll let you know how we make out in my next blog. It's getting late and I have 2 unruly children to urge to bed. Please keep us in the thoughts and prayers. They really make a difference to all of us.

Love and Miss you Bunches!!!

Suz

PS--The dr. did not add the other med. He wants to leave things as they are until he can get a better idea of what we are dealing with. That's one good thing!