Christmas

Mike was sick all night on Christmas Eve. He woke up yesterday morning way too early. He did last for us to open presents. My mom came down for breakfast & presents and then I took Brooklyn to her dads. When I got back, Mike was asleep.

He has lost about 12 pounds this week and his eyes are dark. Emotionally it is getting harder for him. I think too he is having a hard time with friends that aren't calling. Their lives move forward while his is on hold. He tries to sound cheerful when Kristin calls but she is starting to read through his fake courage.

He got me a beautiful black diamond cocktail ring (Kristin helped him pick it out - thanks!). And chocolate truffles. But he slept all day. I would love for us to have one weekend back in the apartment (that is where it all began and it was wonderful).

He also got me a stand mixer and a food processor. I guess that means I will have to cook more!

Brooklyn got some video games, but was most excited over her ring, necklace and her keyboard. The ring is too small and will have to be sized. The keyboard is being returned for an upgrade that doesn't take batteries, but she was so excited to get it. She is beautiful. She's turning into a great young woman. She's learning to sew and loves to cook. One day some guy is going to be very lucky...but not for a very long time.

She read us the Christmas story on Christmas Eve out of Luke. I wonder if an angel came to me if I too would be terrified?

Christmas in the Tahoe

We had a wonderful time with Kristin (Mike's daughter) & Curtis last Sunday (12/21). We meet them in Winston Salem for brunch at the Village Tavern (yum). I had the crab cake benedict and it was wonderfully prepared. The crab meat was lump and the filling was just enough to hold it together. The egg was perfectly poached. Our server Karen was very attentive. It was a wonderful meal.

Then we went to HH Gregg. In the Tahoe, we put some seats down and we exchanged Christmas presents. Talk about Redneck! It was just nice to all be together.

Then we went in HH Gregg and watched Mike & Curtis drool over the BOSE surround sound systems.

MELDS, update

It's been a while, I know. I have no excuse really. I guess I just check my facebook daily so I get behind on blogging.

Mike's MELD score has dropped to 16 which is great. He still is sick and a normal MELD is 9. He has good days and bad days. We appreciate your prayers.

One thing I've learned through this is that life goes on even when it is on HOLD.