Grace's Palate Surgery

I am so far behind in posts but wanted to share this. We had Grace evaluated by the Cleft Team yesterday. They had a cancellation for today and wanted to go ahead and do her surgery. If we didn't take it March was the next available appointment.

So at 2:45 today, Grace will have 2 teeth pulled, tubes put in her ears, and her palate repaired. If all goes well she will get to go home tomorrow. She will be at UNC Hospital. Dallas had no choice because they have the best cleft team in our area.

Please keep her in you prayers.

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Yesterday, we headed to Greenville,NC for the day. Dallas and I both graduated from East Carolina University. We couldn't miss the homecoming parade plus Dallas and 3 of the kids were going to the football game.

I was very pleased that we were able to get together with my college roommate, Vickie. I haven't seen her in at least 7 years. It was great talking with her again. We were roommates for 2 years and had a lot in common. Without her and her sister, Ginger I don't know if I would have survived 4 years away from home. Ginger was my roommate before Vickie. Vickie hooked me up with Ginger. We both needed new roommates so it worked out great for us both. When Ginger graduated Vickie became my roommate. Ginger and Vickie kept me from being so homesick. They led me to the Baptist Student Union. I met lots of new friends there and Dallas.

Vickie and I spent the day shopping and talking. I would love to get together with her more often. Our lives have taken different paths but I really enjoy being with her. We had so many good times together and I am hoping for many more. I am secretly hoping she will adopt a child one day. She is great with children and has been in the schools for 14 years. She is now a media specialist for a high school. Is she brave or what? Did I mention she has lost 75 lbs? She looks fantastic. I think she is going to be my inspiration to start my diet.

Ginger and their Mom met us for lunch at Chicos. Chicos was the mexican restaurant Vickie and I would go to if we came into a little money. It was usually too expensive for our college budget. I had not seen Ginger in 17 years. She has not changed a bit. It was just like we were back in college. It was wonderful catching up with her. She is assistant editor for the Greenville paper. Way to go, Ginger!

Julia really wanted to go to the football game with Dallas. She is always begging to go but we didn't think she could make it through the game. Saturday we decided to let her go. She loved it and was extremely good. Her favorite part of the game was yelling at Pee Dee the Pirate. She wanted Pee Dee to wave at her so she would yell Hey,Pirate! The Pirates won big. Go Pirates!

Two Funny China Pictures

I wasn't going to post this picture. It is not very flattering but I have to admit it is funny. Since only about 2 people read my blog, why not.

Look closely at this picture. You wouldn't see this in the U.S. The boys thought it was gross.

Grace

Happy Birthday, Ansley!

Better late than never, right? We were fortunate enough to be in Florida a couple of days before Ansley's birthday. She is my brother's youngest daughter. On October 16 she turned 13 years old.

Thanks!

Thanks for visiting Paige! We all had a great time. We pulled up in the driveway today and Julia asked "Where's Paige?" Don't know what she was thinking, Paige has been gone for 2 days. I guess she was just missing her as we all do.