UPDATE...Lots to catch up on...

**UPDATE**

I've added some things that weren't on last night's post. The computer was fighting with me and I was super sleepy. It took two hours to get everything in that I posted last night. So, I've added the other important details.

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Well, for some reason, my computer is back to not letting me post. It knows that I talk too much. So, I'm borrowing Mom's tonight in the hotel.

There are many things that have happened since the last post about Joey's passing. Friday morning we had breakfast with some dear friends. Our friends, P & J were in town. J absolutely loves H. Remember our friend that was in Iraq? H is his daughter. She is so adorable and is growing up so quickly. So, M (H's Mom) & H picked me up Friday morning and we went to breakfast with P & J. Here are some pics of our fun time.

H entertaining all of us.

H & J snuggling!

Sweet, little Miss H took a picture of her Mommy!
I woke up Saturday morning to some sweet cuddling...
Did any of you get to see Saturday Night Live? B and I got a kick out of this skit:
Palin skit

We drove to Houston Tuesday afternoon. Mom said that we were meeting one of her friends for dinner. With my b-day being the next day, I thought this might be a surprise and so I just went with it since I like surprises so much. I assumed that we were going to have dinner with my friend, A. Then, they seated us at a table for four with only three menus. She has three kiddos and so I thought I must be wrong on that one...I kept guessing as to who it could possibly be...different friends from Houston. Then, Mom had me looking out the window at a beautiful garden the restaurant had...when I turned back around, there was B's Dad. They live in PA and so it was a complete shock. I was in tears and completely surprised. He brought me three yellow roses. Mom said it was better than 30 and rubbing it in...he said he figured one for each decade was probably better. He was in town for business and they all kept it a secret from me. It was such a wonderful surprise. Wow!!!

Today is my 30th b-day. I didn't really want to turn thirty & had kind of hoped I might be in surgery and just wouldn't have to count this one...However, the day occurred and I had to face the fact that I am officially 30, whether I like it or not.

Our day started with Mom doing the traditional wake up with presents being thrown on you and singing Happy Birthday. Then, we left and went to Joey's funeral. It was tough, yet amazing to see the impact this young man made in this world. He was so loved and obviously loved so many...the pastor shared the Gospel and told everyone that if they didn't know Joey's Savior, Jesus, this was good-bye. However, if they know Jesus or came to know him, this was see you soon! He then shared with everyone how to invite Christ into your life and have Him as your Savior! It was wonderful. We got to love on his family for a little bit and then they left for the graveside which was pretty far away.

Mom and I decided that it wasn't a b-day without a little PF Chang's. So,we went to Willowbrook, where our favorite manager is...he was precious. Mom and I got all kinds of yummy food and then he picked up the tab. So sweet. Then, my dear friend, A, and her kiddos met us up there for a little dessert. Our manager friend makes a special treat for me each time we go in...it's a Great Wall of Chocolate Shake. He is one of only two or three people within the PF Chang's family that knows how to make it. Anyway, he made it just in time for A and her kiddos arrival. So, Mom & A shared one. Her two oldest shared one. Then, as the b-day girl, I got a whole one to my self. Or, I was selfish and didn't want to share and just took one for myself because it is so yummy.

The girls went to town on theirs and finished it in no time.

Than, A & Mom went to town on theirs.

Here is a pic of all of us (except for Mom-she's taking the pic).

Health-wise things aren't the way I would like. I had ten seizures yesterday and I've already had eight or so today. I was kind of hoping I would get a reprieve for my b-day. As if turning thirty isn't bad enough, I shouldn't have to have seizures, too. Right? I've already had around 85 just this month. So, I'm ready for them to be gone!!!

We meet with the Neurologist Thursday afternoon to see how he wants to progress. He said he wants to try some more meds before doing surgery because the surgery is so risky and has a lower success rate in my case. However, there aren't many more options in my case. The statistics seems to show that once you have tried 3 meds, the likelihood of responding to any others is about 5%. As of today, I've been on six meds. He is discussing switching to another one tomorrow. The specialist seemed to really be pushing to go ahead and do the surgery. We also meet with the Neurosurgeon tomorrow who can tell us if he's even willing to do the surgery since it is so risky.

Thank you for all of your prayers!!!