In Awe

My oldest son (a.k.a. Boy 1) underwent surgery last Thursday to remove his left testicle, and I find it interesting that one of the first questions I'm asked is, "Will it effect his ability to produce children?" Why is that important at the age of thirteen? Sometimes I think our priorities are seriously misplaced. FYI, men only need one to reproduce.

As much as I look forward to being a grandmother (in the very distant future), I was more concerned with the real possibility of losing my son to testicular cancer if we did not proceed with the surgery.

By Friday, Boy 1 was restless and ready to return to his routine. The concept of post op recovery seemed to be lost on him. By Monday, he practically ran out of the door to return to school. Kids, gotta love that bounce back factor!

Happy New Year!

As usual, the holidays were hectic. It was an emotional roller coaster for me, but I got through it.

My oldest had a minor melt down as she enters her last semester of high school. If nothing else I learned that sometimes it's best to leave it alone, let the dust settle, pray about it, sleep on it & before you know it, the situation works itself out.

Now, as 2009 begins, my oldest child is preparing to graduate in June. My middle child is in the throes of puberty as her prepares to enter high school in the fall. My youngest child will work on his attitude and keeping his mouth shut at school or else his 12th birthday won't be very happy (can't really fault him, he gets it's honestly); but I'm sure the fact that he got nothing for Christmas will serve as a vivid reminder...

All in all, we are happy, healthy and blessed.