Hi everyone! We have been so busy I haven't had time to blog lately. Let's catch everyone up. I am so happy to report that after almost a year I am finally getting relief with my back pain. The neurosurgeon handed me the papers for the surgery I was to have and I took one look at the list of "possible" risks and outcomes and told him I needed to think about it. He also said that there was no guarenttee it would help the pain. Ok? So why do it? I went home and prayed about it. My answer was I couldn't see going through this painful surgery and all the recovery time for something that there was a possibility of no relief and maybe even more pain or more surgery. I decided to go back to my family Dr and request we give some other medications a try that were not narcotics. She agreed with my decision and we started trying other medications. We FOUND one and it is Lyrica. It and physical therapy are doing the trick. I almost feel like my old self. I do have some side effects but hey I can live with them. I have trouble with finding words sometimes, and just recently my feet swell up like balloons, and one side effect is weight gain. But you know what, even that I can live with, the pain was so bad and I feel so good now, that I honestly don't care! Roger says, more to love!
Now let's see what has been going on. Bob came for a day to visit while Robin was in Charlottesville grading. Then we went to Charlottesville twice to spend time with Robin at family gatherings her employer gave for them for all their hard work. What a wonderful time we had and boy did they go all out for the graders! What perks they get! One night we took Trinity and she had so much fun!
Robin came to Staunton and we took her to Sydney's 4th birthday party. It was at Tara's mother and father's home and was to be a pool party. But alas it was rained out. We still managed to have a big time watching Sydney open all her gifts. We had delicious food too!
During all this, Sue was also helping out at the Gem Show at Expo Land. She worked Friday, Saturday and Sunday. She helped with a booth and had items for sale to benefit the church.
Roger and Lee started working on the patio cover. We have had several canopies we have put up over the years to provide shade but they eventually get damaged by the wind and rain. This year we are building a permant one. Progress is going along well.
Stephanie Dadiskos is coming for a visit on the 17th and will stay until the 23rd. Then We will leave on the 24th for a long weekend trip to the Dutch country in PA. We are looking forward to all the events.
Hope all of you are enjoying your summer. Sorry it has been so long since I have posted but as you can see ...it has been a very busy time.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Rain, Rain, Go Away
Okay now this is getting ridiculous! Where is summer? I am so ready for it. I want to see the sun. Seems like all we have had for weeks and weeks is rain. Now, don't get me wrong,I know we need rain, but this is getting kinda crazy. Here is is June the 4th and it is only 60 degrees out, and where is the sun?
It is no wonder every joint hurts and everyone is complaining of things "hurting". We need some warmth in these old bones. We are trying to get our yard in shape, and trying to plant a vegetable garden. First it was late frost, now so much rain the ground is saturated. We did get some squash and peppers in, then a couple tomato plants. Finally the Hickman's gave us a couple yellow tomato plants and we have been trying to get them in it seems like forever!!! We finally got a full day of no rain, so Roger quickly put them in the rain soaked ground. Good thing he did though, that night it poured...we would never have gotten them in. Since then, we have had nothing but rain. Hope everything doesn't get drowned!!!
I know we shouldn't complain, because later we will be crying for rain. Thanks for letting me vent! Hope all of you are "weathering" this spring better!
It is no wonder every joint hurts and everyone is complaining of things "hurting". We need some warmth in these old bones. We are trying to get our yard in shape, and trying to plant a vegetable garden. First it was late frost, now so much rain the ground is saturated. We did get some squash and peppers in, then a couple tomato plants. Finally the Hickman's gave us a couple yellow tomato plants and we have been trying to get them in it seems like forever!!! We finally got a full day of no rain, so Roger quickly put them in the rain soaked ground. Good thing he did though, that night it poured...we would never have gotten them in. Since then, we have had nothing but rain. Hope everything doesn't get drowned!!!
I know we shouldn't complain, because later we will be crying for rain. Thanks for letting me vent! Hope all of you are "weathering" this spring better!
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Mother's Day
Mother's Day Tribute
Mother's Day has always been a day to honor ones mother. That is what I would like to do. First I would like to honor my mother who I miss so much. Betty Jeanne Hannon-Sanders Knowles. A woman who raised 6 children, who loved them more than life itself. A woman who taught them to respect others no matter what. A woman who loved her Lord, who raised her children in the church. A woman who instilled in her children to treat people they way you would like to be treated. A woman who encouraged her children to be the best they could be. A woman that asked for nothing in return, but to be respected and loved. Well, mom I love you and I miss you, I miss the times we use to laugh until we cried. I miss sharing our birthday - didn't we make them last forever? I miss our long telephone calls. I miss our shopping trips, and I miss just sitting together and talking. I just plain miss you. I love you and always will.
Now, another woman I miss. Edith Mae Culp Hilt. A woman that raised 6 children. A woman that had very little resources, very few modern conveniences. A woman that loved her Lord! Raised her children in church. A woman with a kind heart and a sweet smile. The most beautiful white hair! A woman that taught my husband to make pie crust! A woman that taught my husband to sew! A woman that raised my husband to be the kind hearted man that he is. One time someone told me that on their spouse's birthday they gave his mother flowers. I only wish I had done that for my husband's mother. What a wonderful idea. I can't imagine a sweeter thing to do to my husbands mother. To send her flowers on his birthday and simply say, "thank you" for his birth. I wish I had heard about that before she had passed on to heaven. I miss you mom! You loved me from the very first time you met me. Thank you for that. I felt the same way about you. I can't wait to see you again!
To people who are still lucky enough to have their mom's around. Cherish the time you have, all too soon these days will be gone and you will be saying how much you wish you could have them again. Give your mom a hug! I am sending two special hugs to heaven today to my special mom's!
Mother's Day has always been a day to honor ones mother. That is what I would like to do. First I would like to honor my mother who I miss so much. Betty Jeanne Hannon-Sanders Knowles. A woman who raised 6 children, who loved them more than life itself. A woman who taught them to respect others no matter what. A woman who loved her Lord, who raised her children in the church. A woman who instilled in her children to treat people they way you would like to be treated. A woman who encouraged her children to be the best they could be. A woman that asked for nothing in return, but to be respected and loved. Well, mom I love you and I miss you, I miss the times we use to laugh until we cried. I miss sharing our birthday - didn't we make them last forever? I miss our long telephone calls. I miss our shopping trips, and I miss just sitting together and talking. I just plain miss you. I love you and always will.
Now, another woman I miss. Edith Mae Culp Hilt. A woman that raised 6 children. A woman that had very little resources, very few modern conveniences. A woman that loved her Lord! Raised her children in church. A woman with a kind heart and a sweet smile. The most beautiful white hair! A woman that taught my husband to make pie crust! A woman that taught my husband to sew! A woman that raised my husband to be the kind hearted man that he is. One time someone told me that on their spouse's birthday they gave his mother flowers. I only wish I had done that for my husband's mother. What a wonderful idea. I can't imagine a sweeter thing to do to my husbands mother. To send her flowers on his birthday and simply say, "thank you" for his birth. I wish I had heard about that before she had passed on to heaven. I miss you mom! You loved me from the very first time you met me. Thank you for that. I felt the same way about you. I can't wait to see you again!
To people who are still lucky enough to have their mom's around. Cherish the time you have, all too soon these days will be gone and you will be saying how much you wish you could have them again. Give your mom a hug! I am sending two special hugs to heaven today to my special mom's!
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
New Method of Posting LOL
According to my brother Pete, he doesn't like the way we are posting so no longer will we be posting in the third person. We wouldn't want make it uncomfortable for him or anyone. So from the end of this sentence we will begin to post in the first person. I guess my last post got to him. Sorry. Hope from now on, it will be easier on everyone. Take care and I will be sure to use first person from now on. Luv and hugs.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
"Sometimes you just wanna scream."
As you all know by now, Sue has been dealing with back issues. She has had her discogram. It was scheduled and just prior to it her family Dr. put her on a course of prednisone (6 days) and oh did she feel good for on Easter. However that day she started decreasing the strength and so did the good feelings decrease. Sue called her family Dr. to see if she could stay on the prednisone and the answer was a flat NO. Back to the discogram, it took forever to get it scheduled. It is a long story and it was frustrating to say the least but it got done. We realized that no follow up appointment was set so Sue called the neurosurgon's office and got the earliest one available which was June 5th. over 7 weeks away.
A week after the discogram (which by the way we won't go into other than to say, hope no one every has to experience one)Sue had a follow up visit with her family Dr. Sue told her that she wanted to hug her on Easter and said she was telling people how wonderful she was. The Dr replied, "so the prednisone made you crazy." Of course she was joking.
They discussed the reasons why she couldn't stay on the prednisone. Then the Dr. asked how Sue tolerated that awful test. Sue said, "well it isn't the most wonderful test in the world and she wouldn't like to go through it again, but to be honest, it isn't much worse pain wise than what she lives with each day." The Dr seemed very surprised. To which she responded, "really ?" Sue said,"yes."
The Dr asked when Sue was to go back to the neurosurgeon and when she was told June 5th she was appalled. Sue told her that was the first appointment she could get and she would have to wait until then to find out the results. The Dr. said that she had the results. So she went over them with her. She told her that her back is a "mess". Apparently there are 4 ruptures, and many tears. She also stated that there is a scale they use but that she not being a specialist doesn't know exactly what the numbers mean.
She asked what the neurosurgon was considering and they discussed it in great length. Sue told her she really wanted to avoid surgery but that she was to the point that she didn't know if she could deal much longer with the pain, but since Sue is adament about not taking pain medication there isn't much option. The Dr. said, "would you please try a medication I would like you to try"? To which Sue responded,"is it going to make me loopy?" The Dr. said it would be taken at bedtime and gradually build it up she wasn't sure of the effect it would have but taking it at bedtime would make Sue sleep more restfully and to please at least give it a try. So after thinking a few minutes Sue finally said she would try. So we are trying, and today is the 5th day and it has increased one time. There is a side effect that she does not like she is very sleepy in the afternoon but is hoping once her body builds up a tolerance to it that will go away. For now, we are trying and it seems to beginning to do something. We are praying for some relief and hoping maybe to avoid surgery.
Yesterday Sue got a voice mail on her cell phone. You won't believe this...this is where the "screaming" comes in. (the title of my blog) It was from the neurosurgeon's office. The office staff leaves much to be desired. Above we said we won't go into the scheduling of the discogram. Ok, Sue had it 2 weeks ago after a LOT of hassle to get it scheduled. The voice mail goes something like this, "Mrs. Hilt, this is Nurse.... from Dr. Young's office and we are calling because we see that you have an appointment scheduled for June 5th and when you were here in March they wanted you set up for a discogram and that the Clinic in Fishersville no longer does them so we need to set you up to have one over here in Richmond at Dr. ..... and he usually sets up a pre appointment but since you live so far away we thought maybe we could set up the pre appointment and the discogram the same day so you wouldn't have to have two trips to Richmond. We want to get this set up so we can have the results before you next visit in June." GOOD GRIEF. Sue called her back and of course got voice mail and left a message. Yet another nurse called back today and started all over again to which Sue told her she had already had the test...and her family Dr had the results and they should have them too. However Sue will go by the hospital here and get a CD of them and hand carry them when she comes June 5th just in case.
For now we are going one day at a time. We have great faith in our family Dr who has been wonderful to us and was great to Sue's mom and dad. Please keep good thoughts that this medicine will work without too many side effects and surgery can be avoided. Luv and hugs!
A week after the discogram (which by the way we won't go into other than to say, hope no one every has to experience one)Sue had a follow up visit with her family Dr. Sue told her that she wanted to hug her on Easter and said she was telling people how wonderful she was. The Dr replied, "so the prednisone made you crazy." Of course she was joking.
They discussed the reasons why she couldn't stay on the prednisone. Then the Dr. asked how Sue tolerated that awful test. Sue said, "well it isn't the most wonderful test in the world and she wouldn't like to go through it again, but to be honest, it isn't much worse pain wise than what she lives with each day." The Dr seemed very surprised. To which she responded, "really ?" Sue said,"yes."
The Dr asked when Sue was to go back to the neurosurgeon and when she was told June 5th she was appalled. Sue told her that was the first appointment she could get and she would have to wait until then to find out the results. The Dr. said that she had the results. So she went over them with her. She told her that her back is a "mess". Apparently there are 4 ruptures, and many tears. She also stated that there is a scale they use but that she not being a specialist doesn't know exactly what the numbers mean.
She asked what the neurosurgon was considering and they discussed it in great length. Sue told her she really wanted to avoid surgery but that she was to the point that she didn't know if she could deal much longer with the pain, but since Sue is adament about not taking pain medication there isn't much option. The Dr. said, "would you please try a medication I would like you to try"? To which Sue responded,"is it going to make me loopy?" The Dr. said it would be taken at bedtime and gradually build it up she wasn't sure of the effect it would have but taking it at bedtime would make Sue sleep more restfully and to please at least give it a try. So after thinking a few minutes Sue finally said she would try. So we are trying, and today is the 5th day and it has increased one time. There is a side effect that she does not like she is very sleepy in the afternoon but is hoping once her body builds up a tolerance to it that will go away. For now, we are trying and it seems to beginning to do something. We are praying for some relief and hoping maybe to avoid surgery.
Yesterday Sue got a voice mail on her cell phone. You won't believe this...this is where the "screaming" comes in. (the title of my blog) It was from the neurosurgeon's office. The office staff leaves much to be desired. Above we said we won't go into the scheduling of the discogram. Ok, Sue had it 2 weeks ago after a LOT of hassle to get it scheduled. The voice mail goes something like this, "Mrs. Hilt, this is Nurse.... from Dr. Young's office and we are calling because we see that you have an appointment scheduled for June 5th and when you were here in March they wanted you set up for a discogram and that the Clinic in Fishersville no longer does them so we need to set you up to have one over here in Richmond at Dr. ..... and he usually sets up a pre appointment but since you live so far away we thought maybe we could set up the pre appointment and the discogram the same day so you wouldn't have to have two trips to Richmond. We want to get this set up so we can have the results before you next visit in June." GOOD GRIEF. Sue called her back and of course got voice mail and left a message. Yet another nurse called back today and started all over again to which Sue told her she had already had the test...and her family Dr had the results and they should have them too. However Sue will go by the hospital here and get a CD of them and hand carry them when she comes June 5th just in case.
For now we are going one day at a time. We have great faith in our family Dr who has been wonderful to us and was great to Sue's mom and dad. Please keep good thoughts that this medicine will work without too many side effects and surgery can be avoided. Luv and hugs!
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Circus
The Cole Brother's Circus came to Harrisonburg. Sue answered a trivia question on Channel 3 tv and won 8 tickets! A value of $138! GO SUE! So last night Sue, Roger, Tara, Sydney, Trinity and Carl and Thelma went to the Circus. Up to the "Big Top". What an amazing time it was.
Then only negative part was how cold it was. We had reserved seat with back thank goodness, however the seats were metal! Talk about chilly fannies! Poor Thelma who will be 93 this August only wore a sweatshirt cardigan. When we first got there it wasn't that cold but as the evening progressed it got colder and colder. You could even see the performers breath! Everyone was a good sport, and the children didn't even seem to be fazed by the cold.
Watching the eyes of a 3 year old light up,at the sight of the elephants and high wire acts and witnessing your grandchildren riding the pony rides, eating cotton candy, waving laser swords just makes it all worth the effort. Trinty loved the motorcycles riding dual in the ball amazed they didn't crash into each other. They laughed at the clown acts. We were so amused when Trinity was so concerned that the man being shot out of the cannon would go over top of the net. She was so relieved when he actually did land in the net. What a great time we all had. Our only regret was that our other grandchildren lived so far away. We could just see little Sarah, who adores Elephants being there, how excited she would have been! Maybe the next time. These are the times we treasure and hope will remain in our grand children's memories as they do in our children's. Lee said, I remember going to the circus when I was Sydney's age. It brought joy to our hearts. What a wonderful adventure
Then only negative part was how cold it was. We had reserved seat with back thank goodness, however the seats were metal! Talk about chilly fannies! Poor Thelma who will be 93 this August only wore a sweatshirt cardigan. When we first got there it wasn't that cold but as the evening progressed it got colder and colder. You could even see the performers breath! Everyone was a good sport, and the children didn't even seem to be fazed by the cold.
Watching the eyes of a 3 year old light up,at the sight of the elephants and high wire acts and witnessing your grandchildren riding the pony rides, eating cotton candy, waving laser swords just makes it all worth the effort. Trinty loved the motorcycles riding dual in the ball amazed they didn't crash into each other. They laughed at the clown acts. We were so amused when Trinity was so concerned that the man being shot out of the cannon would go over top of the net. She was so relieved when he actually did land in the net. What a great time we all had. Our only regret was that our other grandchildren lived so far away. We could just see little Sarah, who adores Elephants being there, how excited she would have been! Maybe the next time. These are the times we treasure and hope will remain in our grand children's memories as they do in our children's. Lee said, I remember going to the circus when I was Sydney's age. It brought joy to our hearts. What a wonderful adventure
Friday, April 17, 2009
Wonderful News
Well it has been quite a week at the Hilt house. Sue had her discogram. That was quite an experience and one she doesn't want to go through again. She is recovering finally. A bit sore still but it is behind her and hopefully the neurosurgeon will learn from that the best course of action to take. She will go back to see him on June 5th and learn where they go from here.
Tonite Lee, Tara and Trinity came by for a visit. When they came in Lee said, "Mom do you still know how to knit?" Of course Sue responded,"yes". Then he replied, "you better get started because we are going to be having a baby." You can imagine the excitement in the house. Trinity hadn't heard until then either. We were all overjoyed. Trinity was thrilled.
What a blessing. Our 6th grandchild is on the way! Sue was just thinking today about how the youngest is almost 4 and there were no little babies. Now there is one on the way! God is so good! Just had to share our joy and excitement with you all!
We are so happy for them. Love and hugs!
Tonite Lee, Tara and Trinity came by for a visit. When they came in Lee said, "Mom do you still know how to knit?" Of course Sue responded,"yes". Then he replied, "you better get started because we are going to be having a baby." You can imagine the excitement in the house. Trinity hadn't heard until then either. We were all overjoyed. Trinity was thrilled.
What a blessing. Our 6th grandchild is on the way! Sue was just thinking today about how the youngest is almost 4 and there were no little babies. Now there is one on the way! God is so good! Just had to share our joy and excitement with you all!
We are so happy for them. Love and hugs!
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