Thanks to the love of my life.

Over the last few days I have been out of commission. The first day I was lucky to be able to get up and go to the bathroom. In my mind I really thought the surgery would be simple and that I would have very little pain. Of course I learned real quick that was not the case.

Buffy has been a nurse, cook, maid, mother, wife and pretty much the glue that held things together while I have been recovering. She made sure I took my meds and would set the alarm so that she would wake up in time to give me my med doses. She would fix me meals and bring me items that I though I needed. One day she brought me home some Jolly Ranchers and a Nascar Illustrated Magazine. This may sound small but to me it was huge. Renting movie after movie for me to watch in the bed.

I say all of that to inform you of the wonderful things Buffy has done for me. There is much more that I didn't mention. I know...I know Buffy would say that I would do the same for her and that I have. That is not the point. The point is that the love of my life took care of me when it was hard to take care of myself.

To Buffy:

I love you more that life itself. Second only to Christ you mean the most to me. Not every man is so lucky to have a wife as great as you. The greatest part is that you are also my best friend. How did I get so blessed? God brought me you and showed me what love really is. I understand why other languages have a hard time describing the word love. The English language makes it so small. When you make it so big. I just hope that I can return the love you have given me.

I love you eternally,
Jamie

The Wedding

I am feeling a lot better and I hoping that I stay that way. I have a wedding to do for a former youth today. I think I did a little too much last night at the rehearsal and had to rest last night to recoup.

The wedding is scheduled for 6:00 tonight and I have only got to stand for a little while. I think it will be ok. The kids are eating lunch right now and Buffy is talking on the phone with Nisha. Nisha calls my house more than I do. LOL!!! Anyway I am gonna get off for a bit and rest. You all have a great afternoon.

All is well.

Well the surgery went well and I am recovering at home. This will be a short post simply because I am very sore and the pain medicine makes me not think well. I don't remember much of yesterday but my wife filled me in on the post-op entertainment. As story goes I acted crazy after surgery talking mostly nonsense.

I have 4 small incisions in my stomach area and one is actually in my belly button. That one is the one that hurts most. I didn't want to take the pain meds and last night I found out I would have to. I have a wedding rehearsal tomorrow that I am suppose to perform so pray that I recover enough to do that and the wedding Saturday. I really want to do that.

Well the chair is getting uncomfortable and the screen is fuzzy. I am taking that as a hint to hit the bed. You all have a great evening.

Gall Bladder

I haven't posted anything about my recent trips to the Dr and ER. For the last few months I have been experiencing pain and burning. I thought I had an ulcer or severe reflux so I just ate Prilosec and Tums like candy. Once the pain got to the point of doubling me over I decided (with much encouragement from Buffy) to head to the ER. The Doctor said that it sounded like gall bladder problems. I was like "Oh great another person in Murray with gall bladder problems". Then I was scheduled for 2 tests. The first on turned out negative for gall stones. This made me think that I was just having stomach problems. Then the other test was no so negative. Apparently I have 16% of my gall bladder functioning.

So this Wed I am scheduled to have my gall bladder taken out. I am not nervous at all probably because I just want to eat REAL food and not have to pay for it. Right now I am eating fat free, caffeine free and taste free food. I am going to suggest to my doctor that when he takes it out that he throw it against the wall and stomp it into the floor.

Yesterday was a great day at worship. Poplar Spring is really growing and moving foreword. I would ask for you to pray for us as we have some major construction decisions to make. Also it looks like the youth group will increase in size yet another year. There were 2 that graduated out and there are 8 coming in. That will put us way over the 50 mark. It is a good problem to have ...But yet a problem still.

VBS

We have been busy with VBS this week. Me and Buffy are teaching the 6th graders. They have been great really. I was kind of dreading teaching them. I don't know why because they will be moving up to youth soon. We found out that if you bribe them with tropical fruits they will listen. They had coconut, pineapple, mango and papaya. The youth group will be exploding at the seems this year. We already run anywhere from 40-50 youth and there was only 2 to graduate. Then there will be about 6 movin up. This is a good problem to have.

Well I need to get back to work. I haven't been feeling well the last few days and things are behind. Have a great afternoon.

A babies smile ...

After today I came home with things on my mind and heart. I know you all have those days where there seems to be a million things to think about and not enough time to think about them. Well this is one of those such days.

This afternoon Buffy had a migraine so I took the little ones to my parents to swim in their pool. It was fun and relaxing. Then we ventured back over to the house. Chloe must have sensed that her daddy need some reality checks. After feeding her Chloe just looked at me and smiled so big and each time she made an infant attempt to laugh. I couldn't help but smile and laugh as well.

My beautiful little daughters smile made me realize what life is all about. That is unconditional love. After all Jesus came and showed a love that had no conditions. Thank you little girl...you let me see the heart of Christ through that smile.

Back to postin'

We I am back from what seems like a "Blog sabbatical". So much has happened in the last few weeks that I wouldn't do it justice to write about it. So just back to the ole style bloggin'. Buffy started back to work today. So I am home with the children.

People act like that me staying home is amazing. It seems as though Dad's have given themselves a bad name when it comes to child care. So don't look at me like a saint for taking care of my children. That is what we are suppose to do. After all I think if I remember my biology correctly they are half mine. LOL!

The kids are watching some wired show on TV while Chloe is enjoying wakey wakey time. Buffy told me that if I could play with her and keep her entertained that she would probably take a nap today. Which in turn translates nap for me..whoo hooo! Man am I old.

PS. I will be putting the Devotional Blog back to work today too.