Good Easter Morn'! What a beautiful cloudy day it is here! So many Easter days we have snow.....yes the kids have been known to hunt eggs in the snow. And they give you a look like "oh this is loads of fun mom...thanks...."
Unexpectedly Ashley is at my house for Easter since her father went to be with his family yesterday and decided not to return. So I didn't plan an Easter dinner. I guess that is good, we can just enjoy the holiday for it's true meaning...........Jesus is risen! I am however making the traditional Hot Cross Buns. we needed something traditional on this day.
Hot cross buns!
Hot cross buns!
One ha' penny, two ha' penny,
Hot cross buns!
If you have no daughters,
Give them to your sons
One ha' penny,
Two ha' penny,
Hot Cross Buns!
Kind of an English tradition...though even my mom from England didn't make them as far as I can remember. But I enjoy making them for my kids. I did get the following about Hot Cross Buns on the internet:
"Hot crossed buns. "At the feast to Eastre, an ox was sacrificed and the image of his horns carved into ritual bread - which evolved into the twice-scored Easter biscuits we call 'hot cross buns.' In fact, the word 'bun' derives from the Saxon for 'sacred ox,' 'boun.'" Sacred Origins of Profound Things. A cross bun kept from one Good Friday to the next was thought to bring luck, the buns were supposed to serve as a charm against shipwreck, and hanging a bun over the chimneypiece ensured that all bread baked there would be perfect. Another belief was that eating hot cross buns on Good Friday served to protect the home from fire. "
That is really quite awful. I think I will not tell my children about what this tradition really is about. Actually now that I think about it Eric and Justin and studied much about the Saxons and probably knew it all along, wondering why their mother feeds them these hot crossed buns. Further reading about hot cross buns leads to the worship of different gods and goddesses. hmm...I was sure us Christians had our own story about the buns. Oh well.....this one explains a little happier story:
"Bath buns, hot cross buns, spice buns, penny buns, Chelsea buns, currant buns-all these small, soft, plump, sweet, fermented' cakes are English institutions...The most interesting of the recipes is perhaps the simple spiced fruit bun, the original of our Good Friday hot cross bun without the cross. These spice buns first became popular in Tudor days, at the same period as the larger spice loaves or cakes, and were no doubt usually made form the same batch of spcied and butter-enriched fruit dough. For a long time bakers were permitted to offer these breads and buns for sale only on special occasions, as is shown by the following decree, issued in 1592, the thirty-sixth year of the reign of Elizabeth I, by the London Clerk of the Markets: That no bakers, etc, at any time or times hereafter make, utter, or sell by retail, within or without their houses, unto any of the Queen's subject any spice cakes, buns, biscuits, or other spice bread (being bread out of size and not by law allowed) except it be at burials, or on Friday before Easter, or at Christmas, upon pain or forfeiture of all such spiced bread to the poor...If anybody wanted spice bread and buns for a private celebration, then, these delicacies had to be made at home. In the time of James I, further attempts to prevent bakers from making spice breads and buns proved impossible for enforce, and in this matter thhe bakers were allowed their way. Although for difference reasons, the situation now is much as it was in the late seventeenth century, spice buns appearing only at Easter--not, to be sure, on Good Friday when bakeries are closed, but about a fortnight in advance..."---English Bread and Yeast Cookery, Elizabeth David
Isaiah Buck will be moved to a rehab facility when he is ready to leave the hospital. He has been having a lot of trouble breathing and I think yesterday or today they were going to give him a tracheaotomy to possibly help with that. And another CAT scan of the chest. He still has not woken from his coma. We pray and pray he will continue to heal and eventually wake up and come back to us. His family is really needing prayer, this has all been so difficult.
Well, I think I will make my house clean and finish those buns! Happy Easter........
I wish a blessed Easter Day for all................
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Friday, April 10, 2009
Isaiah Buck 4-10-09
I am thinking and praying a lot for Isaiah........he is such a fighter. I wish he would wake up, yet I know that God's timing is perfect and he will waken Isaah when the time is right. That doesn't always keep me from giving God my little opinions though...LOL. I call them prayers, but I am sure God calls them "opinions".
This morning I was thinking about my hydrangeas and how I am excited to see them come up and prove that Spring really has arrived (silly me). But then I thought that if they did come up too early, they might get bit by the frost and the results would not be good. My friend Sharon also had the same thoughts going through her head and she wrote a beautiful message on her facebook page about Isaiah and this is what she wrote:
"Last fall, my husband completed the rock-walled flower garden that can be seen from my kitchen window. I planted crocus bulbs, hyacinth bulbs and tulip bulbs then. A couple of weeks ago, the little crocus leaves shot up out of the ground. I was so excited to see them. I've been watching them with such anticipation...where is the flower? This morning when I looked out my window...a little yellow crocus had bloomed. I am so excited.I thought back at the bulbs that I planted. Bulbs look strange - like there is no life in them. Those bulbs lay comatose in the ground all winter with seemingly no life in them - unable to express themselves. But all the while, my Creator was working in them - getting them ready to bloom. First there were the leaves that popped out of the ground - just the beginning part of what the crocus would become.It has reminded me of our dear brother, Isaiah. He lies on his bed comatose (bulb) - but our Creator is working in him. There have been little signs (leaves) - eyes tracking light, movement of his arms and legs and eyes. We all wait in anticipation for when he will bloom - come into a full flower - and be able to fully express himself. But it gives me hope. Everytime I look out my kitchen window and see that beautiful little crocus bloom - I am reminded that the Creator of the universe is taking care of Isaiah and it gives me great comfort and fills my heart with hope."
Many of Sharon's thoughts give me hope and strength and remind me to pray without ceasing. She is a beautiful woman of God and I am blessed she is my neighbor!
Ashley recieved healing by a poem Isaiah had written and asked one of the girls in their band to put to music. He was going to sing it to Ashley at their next gig.
Anyway, as for my day I went to the quilt shop today and bought fabric for a new quilt I am making for a gift. AND I got the fabric 50% off! WOOT!!! I love good bargains! I have 3 quilts lined up to make and I am SO excited!!! Tis the season to be jolly!
This morning I was thinking about my hydrangeas and how I am excited to see them come up and prove that Spring really has arrived (silly me). But then I thought that if they did come up too early, they might get bit by the frost and the results would not be good. My friend Sharon also had the same thoughts going through her head and she wrote a beautiful message on her facebook page about Isaiah and this is what she wrote:
"Last fall, my husband completed the rock-walled flower garden that can be seen from my kitchen window. I planted crocus bulbs, hyacinth bulbs and tulip bulbs then. A couple of weeks ago, the little crocus leaves shot up out of the ground. I was so excited to see them. I've been watching them with such anticipation...where is the flower? This morning when I looked out my window...a little yellow crocus had bloomed. I am so excited.I thought back at the bulbs that I planted. Bulbs look strange - like there is no life in them. Those bulbs lay comatose in the ground all winter with seemingly no life in them - unable to express themselves. But all the while, my Creator was working in them - getting them ready to bloom. First there were the leaves that popped out of the ground - just the beginning part of what the crocus would become.It has reminded me of our dear brother, Isaiah. He lies on his bed comatose (bulb) - but our Creator is working in him. There have been little signs (leaves) - eyes tracking light, movement of his arms and legs and eyes. We all wait in anticipation for when he will bloom - come into a full flower - and be able to fully express himself. But it gives me hope. Everytime I look out my kitchen window and see that beautiful little crocus bloom - I am reminded that the Creator of the universe is taking care of Isaiah and it gives me great comfort and fills my heart with hope."
Many of Sharon's thoughts give me hope and strength and remind me to pray without ceasing. She is a beautiful woman of God and I am blessed she is my neighbor!
Ashley recieved healing by a poem Isaiah had written and asked one of the girls in their band to put to music. He was going to sing it to Ashley at their next gig.
Anyway, as for my day I went to the quilt shop today and bought fabric for a new quilt I am making for a gift. AND I got the fabric 50% off! WOOT!!! I love good bargains! I have 3 quilts lined up to make and I am SO excited!!! Tis the season to be jolly!
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Isaiah Buck 4-8-09
Pastor Terry writes:It looks like we have some positive news after a very long day. The nurses confirmed some positive eye movement. We are so thankful! They shined the light in his eyes twice and he tracked with the light. It seems he is coming out of the lower stages of the doldrums. Keep praying that this leads to his awakening. Bless the Lord Oh my soul! Terry
Mr. Buck writes: A correction and an update. Last night when I was being told about the eye movement I heard my aunt say "doldrums" and she really said "doll's eyes". It seems the naval battle book I am reading has influenced my thinking. :-) Isaiah continues to show much activity with hands, arms and legs and eye movements (even though they are still closed). They hope to move him to a less critical ward in a few days, perhaps.
Mr. Bucks writes again: The progressive care unit is currently full but when he is a little more stable and it has an opening he has been approved to be moved. We are still asking that people not visit. He gets easily agitated and that causes all sorts of issues and then they have to dope him up. Beckey and I send our heart felt thanks to you all for your prayers and support. We continue in hope.
Mr. Buck writes: A correction and an update. Last night when I was being told about the eye movement I heard my aunt say "doldrums" and she really said "doll's eyes". It seems the naval battle book I am reading has influenced my thinking. :-) Isaiah continues to show much activity with hands, arms and legs and eye movements (even though they are still closed). They hope to move him to a less critical ward in a few days, perhaps.
Mr. Bucks writes again: The progressive care unit is currently full but when he is a little more stable and it has an opening he has been approved to be moved. We are still asking that people not visit. He gets easily agitated and that causes all sorts of issues and then they have to dope him up. Beckey and I send our heart felt thanks to you all for your prayers and support. We continue in hope.
Monday, April 6, 2009
From the keyboard of Pastor Terry: 4-4-09
Dear friends, church family and loved ones,
A short report and exhortation----
We have heard some troubling news this morning from the neurosurgeon about Isaiah. The MRI has been read and we have learned that our Isaiah is suffering from “diffuse brain shake”. There are many bruises throughout the brain, but two particularly of great concern. One is in the area that effects communication between the left and right sides of the brain. This is very critical. Also, in the area of the brain that helps wake you up out of a coma. We are all very concerned. If Isaiah does not awake from this the prognosis is not good. The EEG showed a slow pattern, which was what was expected. The good news is that it did not show any signs of seizures. We need to continue to pray for Isaiah that he would awake from the coma and tell us of his great adventures. We all love him so much. In Jeremiah 29:11-12 we read of a promise which the Prophet gave to the nation of Israel in her darkest hour. Even a candle shines the brightest in the deepe st darkness. The Lord told that despairing nation. “I know the plans I have for you says the Lord, plans of good and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” Such a people had just been trampled by an unstoppable army. But, instead of these words being trite, they were a powerful encouragement. A future and a hope are ahead, unstoppable, coming, set in the unchanging plans of God. We are told this when nothing we see can confirm it at this time. But, It is our Lord who holds the future, He has told us this and therefore we have hope. God’s people along with God’s whole creation groan, in travail, as in child birth Paul says in Romans. We groan….waiting, waiting, waiting. But waiting in Hope, hope, hope. We shall all one day awake and we shall spend eternity sharing our adventures. But until then we wait, Pray that the Lord would allow Isaiah to wait with us.
4-5-09
From Pastor Terry:Dear family, friends and all those praying, We are still waiting on the Lord to open Isaiah’s eyes. He had slits tonight. It felt good to see them. The eyes really are the window to the soul. And , of course, if you know the Buck’s you know Isaiah has eye lashes to envy (it’s a family trait). Please keep praying for him. It was announced today at the funeral for Jeff that Isaiah is off the ventilator. This is mostly true. He has been off for up to two hours and I think tomorrow they will remove it, but for tonight they are helping him to breathHe will be given a feeding tube into his stomach instead of down his throat. They plan on leaving the tubes in his lungs in the event that they need to use them again that new holes will not have to be made. We rejoiced today so mightily at church, our hearts were so uplifted. Christ Covenant Church is a singing church, and for that I am very thankful. It is good for the soul. Congregational singing is so medicinal. Isaiah looks better tonight. The staples from his wounds were removed and by tomorrow he should be resting even more comfortably. Thank you for your prayers. Terry
My notes: This has been a very difficult week as we pray and pray that each family invoved in the accidents are comforted by God's loving arms. The shock that went through the community is massive. Jeff Geartner was very much loved and the impact he had on the people here was huge. The young lady who lives with me grieves heavily for Jeff's passing as he was her youth pastor, but we have had some really good talks and she is comforted in knowing Jeff is living the high life in heaven. She is only one of so many lives he touched. He will be very much missed. As for Isaiah we pray without ceasing. It seems as though even when I am sleeping the thoughts "Wake up Isaiah, in the name of Jesus, wake up" still run through my mind. I worry about Ashley. She wants to go visit, but I think is not quite ready.
I am worried about so many things, but then I have to remind myself "Be still, and know that I am God"
Dear friends, church family and loved ones,
A short report and exhortation----
We have heard some troubling news this morning from the neurosurgeon about Isaiah. The MRI has been read and we have learned that our Isaiah is suffering from “diffuse brain shake”. There are many bruises throughout the brain, but two particularly of great concern. One is in the area that effects communication between the left and right sides of the brain. This is very critical. Also, in the area of the brain that helps wake you up out of a coma. We are all very concerned. If Isaiah does not awake from this the prognosis is not good. The EEG showed a slow pattern, which was what was expected. The good news is that it did not show any signs of seizures. We need to continue to pray for Isaiah that he would awake from the coma and tell us of his great adventures. We all love him so much. In Jeremiah 29:11-12 we read of a promise which the Prophet gave to the nation of Israel in her darkest hour. Even a candle shines the brightest in the deepe st darkness. The Lord told that despairing nation. “I know the plans I have for you says the Lord, plans of good and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” Such a people had just been trampled by an unstoppable army. But, instead of these words being trite, they were a powerful encouragement. A future and a hope are ahead, unstoppable, coming, set in the unchanging plans of God. We are told this when nothing we see can confirm it at this time. But, It is our Lord who holds the future, He has told us this and therefore we have hope. God’s people along with God’s whole creation groan, in travail, as in child birth Paul says in Romans. We groan….waiting, waiting, waiting. But waiting in Hope, hope, hope. We shall all one day awake and we shall spend eternity sharing our adventures. But until then we wait, Pray that the Lord would allow Isaiah to wait with us.
4-5-09
From Pastor Terry:Dear family, friends and all those praying, We are still waiting on the Lord to open Isaiah’s eyes. He had slits tonight. It felt good to see them. The eyes really are the window to the soul. And , of course, if you know the Buck’s you know Isaiah has eye lashes to envy (it’s a family trait). Please keep praying for him. It was announced today at the funeral for Jeff that Isaiah is off the ventilator. This is mostly true. He has been off for up to two hours and I think tomorrow they will remove it, but for tonight they are helping him to breathHe will be given a feeding tube into his stomach instead of down his throat. They plan on leaving the tubes in his lungs in the event that they need to use them again that new holes will not have to be made. We rejoiced today so mightily at church, our hearts were so uplifted. Christ Covenant Church is a singing church, and for that I am very thankful. It is good for the soul. Congregational singing is so medicinal. Isaiah looks better tonight. The staples from his wounds were removed and by tomorrow he should be resting even more comfortably. Thank you for your prayers. Terry
My notes: This has been a very difficult week as we pray and pray that each family invoved in the accidents are comforted by God's loving arms. The shock that went through the community is massive. Jeff Geartner was very much loved and the impact he had on the people here was huge. The young lady who lives with me grieves heavily for Jeff's passing as he was her youth pastor, but we have had some really good talks and she is comforted in knowing Jeff is living the high life in heaven. She is only one of so many lives he touched. He will be very much missed. As for Isaiah we pray without ceasing. It seems as though even when I am sleeping the thoughts "Wake up Isaiah, in the name of Jesus, wake up" still run through my mind. I worry about Ashley. She wants to go visit, but I think is not quite ready.
I am worried about so many things, but then I have to remind myself "Be still, and know that I am God"
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Marshall was released from the hospital this morning! Woo hoo! His brother, Forrest, had surgery on his leg yesterday. Jeff's services will be held on Sunday. There is no change in Isaiah's condition. He still does not respond, and the nuerologist said if he hasn't by now, he probably will not. He will likely be having an EEG soon. An EEG (electroencephalogram) is a test that measures brain wave activity. The doctors are unsure of how revealing this will be though. If the brain swelling remains down, they will remove the brain tube and then he will have an MRI of his brain. Pastor Terry says that it seems the family and support crew there are bracing themselves for the long haul. Many extended family members are arriving (about 15 so far). With the family members there, it is getting a bit crowded but the Buck's continue to welcome visitors to be with Isaiah - to talk with him, express their love to him, sing to him, touch him, read Scripture, pray with him, be with him. Please pray now for the Bucks as they are having to be ministers to their fextended family members - even in their own great anguish. It is a difficult strain on them when they are already so drained. Please also pray that the conversations with the family members would point them to Christ - their only hope for salvation - and our only hope. Pray that the Lord would give them strength to share the hope of Christ with them. Please keep praying that even now Isaiah would miraculously wake up and show signs of responsiveness. Keep persevering in hope and pray with faith - believing that God is able, according to His will. Continue to pray for their closest friends who are their ministering to the family members and for Pastor Terry - that the Lord would strengthen them and uphold them - grant them peace and strength that is only from Him and enable them to speak words of comfort and hope to all the family members. Pray also that when they lay their heads down to rest - that the Lord would grant them sleep. Continue to pray that the Lord would enable us to persevere in our prayers for them and that the Holy Spirit would cause our prayers to be effective. Continue to pray that the Lord would enable us to sit tight and wait. Sometimes the updates don't come when we would like because it is wearying for them to tell us that there is no change. We must exercise patience - that would be showing love to do so.Thank you for your perseverance in prayer, hope and faith. The Buck Family feels our prayers and is continuing to trust the Lord in all things.
A side note: Ashley seems to be shutting down. I went home at 1:30 and she was still in bed and crying. So she could use prayer. She leaves to go to Spokane to be with Eric tomorrow for a couple of days. he will comfort her and take care of her well. All she wants is her brother right now.
A side note: Ashley seems to be shutting down. I went home at 1:30 and she was still in bed and crying. So she could use prayer. She leaves to go to Spokane to be with Eric tomorrow for a couple of days. he will comfort her and take care of her well. All she wants is her brother right now.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Tragedy again
Ok, here is what happened yesterday. First Randy (he works here at the courthouse) got called out to Imnaha for search and rescue. We later found out there was a wreck with 6 kids and one adult. We knew there was one fatality, and they were trying to get Air Life to Dug Bar, but the weather was horrendous and they couldn't get there. During a class at about 6:30 a friend recieved a phone call that it was Jeff Geartner that died. He and Neil Isley had taken a bunch of youth on a "Survivor" trip. Jeff and his wife Heidi live in Jackson Wyoming, but when he was the youth leader here in Enterprise at the Baptist church he would do this trip each year with the kids. This year he made a special trip up to do the Survivor trip and even brought some others from Wyoming. They still hadn't gotten anyone out yet and were trying still to get the Air Life helicopter there. There were several in critical condition. I went home and in my living room were Bethany, Nikkie Bashon, Ashley and Racheal. The girls were laughing and having a great time, so I knew they didn't know about the accident yet. I told Bethany. She was very close to Jeff and Heidi. Then I told the other girls and Racheal said "my brother was on that trip." So she called her dad and he was at the hospital waiting for the ambulance to arrive. It was around 8:30 at that time. He said he thought Jacob was fine because he was in the other vehicle. We also knew then from phone calls that Isaiah Buck, Marshall and Forrest Cox, were also on the trip. Isaiah needed the life flight. And they couldn't get the helicopter there. Forrest was in critical condition. He had a broken leg and lost a ton of blood. Marshall had a broken leg. Neil isley was running around from body to body trying to help. And his good friend, Jeff was dead. Ashley went to the hospital with Justin, her brother. Bethany left shortly after. They arrived at the hospital as the ambulance got there, around 9:30. And found out Jacob Gertz (Racheal's brother) was one of the kids in the truck. Jacob rode the car down the hill..he was knocked unconcious for at least 30 minutes. He had the least amount of injuries. James Hayes needed to be transported to La Grande where he would be life flighted to Boise. Same with a kid named Eddy from Wyoming. Their injuries were more crucial than originally thought. So.....
1. Jeff-dead
2. Isaiah Buck: Life-flighted to the nearest hospital from the scene. He is in Lewiston. has massive head and chest injuries. Didn't think he would make it through the night, but he did. Still unable to breathe on his own. Isaiah has a collapsed lung and tear in other lung. He is on a ventilator. They are currently waiting for the neurologist to arrive to assess his neurological status. He is unconscious which is self-induced and they are waiting for him to wake up. The swelling in his brain remained unchanged overnight. is responding to stimuli - such as a pinch on the toe - even though he is unconscious. The doctors feel that he is strong and that he is fighting. Keep praying specifically about the swelling and bleeding on brain to stop. They are reading scripture to him as the doctors feel that Isaiah can hear them. they are keeping him knocked out so he doesn't move. Doctors were hopeful this morning. But he does have swelling on the brain and bleeding on the brain.
3. Marshall Cox: just a broken leg, keeping him here at this hospital. has 3 breaks in his left leg and damage to his knee
4. Forrest Cox: transported to the hospital in Walla Walla. Lost a lot of blood in broken leg. Will have surgery there. will be having rod placed in leg due to break
5. Eddy from Wyoming: Life flight to boise friend of Jeff Gaertner's from Wyoming, compound fracture. Will probably have surgery or did this morning. Also has internal injuries.
6. James Hayes: Life flighted to Boise compound fracture and broken pelvis -
7. Jacob Gertz: Doing pretty good except the trauma. home with family.
So sad that Jeff died. He made such an impact on the youth in our county. All the kids knew him. Ashley's favorite quote from him is "I don't care if you were baptized in coca cola..just do it!" Ashley was friends with 5 of the 6 kids. She came home and was all cold and clammy and sick, crying until 5 this morning. I am waiting for another update on Isaiah. Hopeful that his youth is working for him and that all the prayers are working. .
Also, Ashley was suppose to go to Albany tomorrow for the Oregon Youth Fine Arts festival. We don't know right now if she will be going. If not I will probably try to get her to Spokane to her brother, Eric. he can help her more than anyone during this time. he is all she wants right now. Ashley plans on going to Enterprise today to visit with Marshall and Jacob. As for the Bucks...well their family has been through so much in the last few weeks. Becky's stepdad died Monday, their pregnant daughter got married and her husband beat her so badly she had broken ribs and they are hiding her from him, Mr. Buck lost his job at the school (he was my boss for 6 years), they have been very sick and now Isaiah is in the hospital and to top it off their cat died today.
So there you have it in a nutshell.
Update: Ashley will be going to Spokane Friday so Eric can take care of her. She just wants to be with her brother. She cries a lot. God's grace is good. Ashley was friends with 5 of the 6 boys and knew Jeff. Her favorite quote from Jeff is "I don't care if you were baptized in coca cola...Just do it!!
I just got an update on Isaiah. It is not positive. The neurologist is very disconcerted because he has shown no signs of improvement nor regained consciousness in the past 24 hrs. Dr says if does not have any change in next 24 hrs then likely will not and all tubes and support systems will be removed. Lord have mercy
1. Jeff-dead
2. Isaiah Buck: Life-flighted to the nearest hospital from the scene. He is in Lewiston. has massive head and chest injuries. Didn't think he would make it through the night, but he did. Still unable to breathe on his own. Isaiah has a collapsed lung and tear in other lung. He is on a ventilator. They are currently waiting for the neurologist to arrive to assess his neurological status. He is unconscious which is self-induced and they are waiting for him to wake up. The swelling in his brain remained unchanged overnight. is responding to stimuli - such as a pinch on the toe - even though he is unconscious. The doctors feel that he is strong and that he is fighting. Keep praying specifically about the swelling and bleeding on brain to stop. They are reading scripture to him as the doctors feel that Isaiah can hear them. they are keeping him knocked out so he doesn't move. Doctors were hopeful this morning. But he does have swelling on the brain and bleeding on the brain.
3. Marshall Cox: just a broken leg, keeping him here at this hospital. has 3 breaks in his left leg and damage to his knee
4. Forrest Cox: transported to the hospital in Walla Walla. Lost a lot of blood in broken leg. Will have surgery there. will be having rod placed in leg due to break
5. Eddy from Wyoming: Life flight to boise friend of Jeff Gaertner's from Wyoming, compound fracture. Will probably have surgery or did this morning. Also has internal injuries.
6. James Hayes: Life flighted to Boise compound fracture and broken pelvis -
7. Jacob Gertz: Doing pretty good except the trauma. home with family.
So sad that Jeff died. He made such an impact on the youth in our county. All the kids knew him. Ashley's favorite quote from him is "I don't care if you were baptized in coca cola..just do it!" Ashley was friends with 5 of the 6 kids. She came home and was all cold and clammy and sick, crying until 5 this morning. I am waiting for another update on Isaiah. Hopeful that his youth is working for him and that all the prayers are working. .
Also, Ashley was suppose to go to Albany tomorrow for the Oregon Youth Fine Arts festival. We don't know right now if she will be going. If not I will probably try to get her to Spokane to her brother, Eric. he can help her more than anyone during this time. he is all she wants right now. Ashley plans on going to Enterprise today to visit with Marshall and Jacob. As for the Bucks...well their family has been through so much in the last few weeks. Becky's stepdad died Monday, their pregnant daughter got married and her husband beat her so badly she had broken ribs and they are hiding her from him, Mr. Buck lost his job at the school (he was my boss for 6 years), they have been very sick and now Isaiah is in the hospital and to top it off their cat died today.
So there you have it in a nutshell.
Update: Ashley will be going to Spokane Friday so Eric can take care of her. She just wants to be with her brother. She cries a lot. God's grace is good. Ashley was friends with 5 of the 6 boys and knew Jeff. Her favorite quote from Jeff is "I don't care if you were baptized in coca cola...Just do it!!
I just got an update on Isaiah. It is not positive. The neurologist is very disconcerted because he has shown no signs of improvement nor regained consciousness in the past 24 hrs. Dr says if does not have any change in next 24 hrs then likely will not and all tubes and support systems will be removed. Lord have mercy
Friday, March 27, 2009
Back to work
Oh yay! I am back to work today! I worked on Monday and then my body crashed. Seems like it needs that every once in awhile. It wasn't really the flu....just a very drained body physically and emotionally.
So I was really depressed and took Tuesday off of work. I was so tired I could barely get out of bed. But I did manage to get my taxes back from the tax man, who let me know I owe thousands of dollars. ya, well the tax people are going to be a little disappointed. Bethany looks at me and she says "Are you going to be ok? You aren't going to (pointing her finger like a gun at her head) "off" yourself are you?" I grabbed a box of brownie mix out of the cupboard and she yells "No,. no! Don't take it out on the brownies! You're sick! You can't eat those!" To which I replied "Watch me" and then ate most of the batch.
I am amazed at how my body reacts to news, be it good or bad. I ended up taking 3 days off of work because it completely nailed me. Worry is not a good thing, broken hearts heal eventually. So I have to go back to the scriptures and try to lift my head, trust in God. And buck up.
I think I might go to Union tonight and visit with my parents. Haven't seen them in a long time. That sounds like a plan, get away from everything. And breathe.
So I was really depressed and took Tuesday off of work. I was so tired I could barely get out of bed. But I did manage to get my taxes back from the tax man, who let me know I owe thousands of dollars. ya, well the tax people are going to be a little disappointed. Bethany looks at me and she says "Are you going to be ok? You aren't going to (pointing her finger like a gun at her head) "off" yourself are you?" I grabbed a box of brownie mix out of the cupboard and she yells "No,. no! Don't take it out on the brownies! You're sick! You can't eat those!" To which I replied "Watch me" and then ate most of the batch.
I am amazed at how my body reacts to news, be it good or bad. I ended up taking 3 days off of work because it completely nailed me. Worry is not a good thing, broken hearts heal eventually. So I have to go back to the scriptures and try to lift my head, trust in God. And buck up.
I think I might go to Union tonight and visit with my parents. Haven't seen them in a long time. That sounds like a plan, get away from everything. And breathe.
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