Holiday Prep

Wow...this Christmas just seems to be coming up so quickly. Unfortunately, I did not get Christmas cards sent out so that should tell you that we have been EXTREMELY busy. Holiday preparations have already begun. Most of my shopping is done. Still have some odds and ends to get here and there but should be able to finish by the weekend (hopefully). I was able to attend Gabi's Holiday party at school on yesterday (Thursday). Some fun things in store for the kids...two games and yummy snacks. The first game involved toothpicks and mini marshmallows. Each team of about 5 had to connect them into building blocks if you will, and see who could get the tallest (standing by itself)...this was fun for them. Lots of giggles and team work! The second was a small box (with goodies inside) to be wrapped and tied with a bow by a team of two. The catch...each person could only use one hand. Lots of team work involved there and Gabi and her partner actually won that game! The kids ended their party with yummy snacks and peaking into their goody bags to take home. Another fun filled party for Gabi's class. And how cute is her basketball picture we got today???? Can't believe that is over too. She really had a great time doing it and plans to be involved in a small league with her friends at ICE in January and February. She is awfully excited about that.

This week we were a bit overly busy because of another injury that has come upon us...yes, with Tyler. The match against Roach last weekend forced us to get his shoulder checked out. That meant an MRI on Wednesday. Dr. Graham called us right away with the results - a torn labrum (from 12 o'clock to 8 o'clock-120 degree tear) that needed surgery repair. This surgery would also require a 4-6 month recovery. Tyler was devastated. I could just see the thoughts going through his head when we told him...the team that is supposed to possibly win state again wrestling without him...a possible football team waiting for his release. So many different scenarios and he broke down in tears. Dr. Graham gave us a couple of options...see how Tyler could do with wrestling the remainder of the season and do the surgery at the end of it or go ahead and get it done now. So then the thoughts in my head...watching Tyler get attacked at that shoulder time and time again and watching him go through the pain all season just didn't want to register with me, but I knew this was a decision only Tyler could make. So we wait...we discuss and we weigh all the factors. We meet with Dr. Graham again on Monday to talk it out...surgery tentatively scheduled for the 31st of December. Pray for us that we make the right decision. We need them.

Things to look forward to next week...celebrating Jesus' birth of course! So many traditions to uphold again this year...our special gifts, keeping up to date on Trenton (in Vegas for a tournament) and the team wrestling on this Sunday - a live blog to begin on Sunday morning if you want to keep updated, seeing him on Monday, Christmas Eve at my parents' house, visiting with family and just some R & R. Until then, take time to remember what Christmas is all about. It really seems to quiet the hustle and bustle all around us and gives me a peace of mind always.