My life this last month

I can't believe that it has been over a month since I last posted something. I have actually had some events happen during that time. The last time I posted it was about my dad and I am happy to say that he is actually doing better. Last week I took my mother-in-law to the doctor's office and while I was waiting for her I got a call from my stepmom saying that someone wanted to talk to me. My first thought was a doctor or nurse to talk to me about his condition (OH NO!) but instead the most wonderful sound in the world, my dad's voice!!!!! He is now off the ventilator, they have put in a smaller trach tube, and he is moving his fingers and toes. He was now talking but was only awake for about 15-20 minutes and then wearing out and falling asleep. He told me that it was scared when he collapsed and realized that he may never see us again until we die. I think that is what kept him going.

Last night my stepmom called to say that he is now eating solid foods with someone feeding him and staying up and talking all the time. They will put him in a chair so that he can sit up straight for a while but he has to be straped to the chair because he still has no control of his body. I am so greatful that he has pulled through and continue to pray that he can recover fully or almost fully but I am greatful that he is still here and he does not seem to have brain damage like they had feared.

Now also I was able to reconnect with a long time friend who I had ended the relationship years ago. We have been chatting on facebook and last weekend we went out and had a "GIRLS NIGHT OUT!" It was wonderful, went to dinner and a chick flick. I decided to go to SLC to meet her and I had my mom watch my kids. I decided to spend the night at my mom's afterwards so that we could have time to chat and not worry about getting the kids home before too late. Turns out we talked until 3 in the morning. It was great reconnecting. She kept asking me what happened, why did we stop being friends and I had to tell her it was because we were going down 2 completely different paths. We had moved out together and I was enjoying the freedom of being on my own and not worrying about rules and curfews. She was enjoying the freedom also but decided to party with her friends that were into that. She also was spending time with creeps that were taking advantage of her. I was stressing out every time she left to spend time with these "friends" and I even made myself sick worrying about her. I had to end the roommate situation for my health.

After moving out she moved back home and continued to hang out with these "friends." She became pregnant with a much younger guy (boy actually), she did not tell me until after she had given birth. They ended up marrying 2 years later and I am happy to say that they are still married 16 years later. I really felt that it would not last and they have somehow made it through and have 3 teenage girls. She has totally settled down and I see so much growth in her and in her attitude. She truly was a friend and it was so hard to end the relationship. She was someone I could talk to and she would listen and help me figure things out.

Well now I need to go get ready and take Miko to Headstart. That is also something new for me. I have 2-1/2 hours without any kids and it is so strange!!! I have a hard time having a quiet house except for the sounds of TVs, John snoring, and some movement upstairs from grandma Alice. The kids really love school and I am so proud of them, but of course I am their mom and I can say that I enjoyed going to school too!