Wow, it's been a couple weeks since I posted anything. Everyone's been super busy, just when you think it would let up a little bit.
Shelly's been busy with FBA, which is our church's version of VBS. It's not really any different than VBS, other than the name, but you know how these things are. Everybody's got to have their own little twist on things. Anyhow, she worked on costumes and such and worked in one of the areas. The kids got to go for the first time and had a ball.
I've been keeping all the music stuff going. The band's had a a lot going on, so between shows and rehearsals it's been wild. I have also been working on a website and mixing some tracks we recorded a while back. The website is up at www.tennesseerealtime.com; currently content is limited, but I'm working on it a little bit everyday and will be adding more soon.
All in all things are getting better, though. A lot of this stuff is past now and it's time for Christmas in July. Birthday number one is Wednesday, number two the following Tuesday, and the last on Wednesday the following week. It's always fun to celebrate birthdays, and believe me I am ready to have some fun. I need a a bit of a reprieve.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
One bad day
Well I didn't post last week after I found out, but I have ended up needing another surgery. Nothing related to February, this time I had to have some nasal/sinus and throat surgery. So far I'm not sure which was worse.
Okay, so it's really not fair to say I don't know which was worse. By far the surgery in February was worse. That time I was in the hospital three nights and this time I got to come home the same day. This one, I must say, has its drawbacks too.
Instead of feeling like I got kicked, punched, then stabbed in my stomach, this time I look like I got punched in the face. I have a bandage across the bridge of my nose from which two strings come out and enter each nostril, which are both packed with cotton gauze. On top of that my cheeks are puffy, although thankfully not black and blue, and I can't breathe through the packing so I look like a neanderthal constantly breathing through my mouth. At this moment the dog is looking at me like, "Hey, if you have to be like me at least let your tongue hang out."
What else could there be, right. Oh, since they cut out part of my soft palate I can't eat solid food. I am well versed in living off of liquid since I did it for a month back in January and February, but this is ridiculous. I really have no desire to be sucking down protein shakes again, especially since my stomach's just now getting to where I can eat a little better. Now my stupid tiny stomach will shrink up again and I'll get to start all over. Yeah! I mean I really don't want to lose 125 more pounds in the next four months. I really don't want to lose 125 pounds at all. I don't think me at 6'5", 128 pounds would look so hot!
So I've rambled on about myself, made fun of myself, and made you to feel terribly sorry for me. Okay, so that last part was garbage. You don't feel anymore sorry for me than I do. I'm just looking forward to staying away from the hospital for a while this time.
Okay, so it's really not fair to say I don't know which was worse. By far the surgery in February was worse. That time I was in the hospital three nights and this time I got to come home the same day. This one, I must say, has its drawbacks too.
Instead of feeling like I got kicked, punched, then stabbed in my stomach, this time I look like I got punched in the face. I have a bandage across the bridge of my nose from which two strings come out and enter each nostril, which are both packed with cotton gauze. On top of that my cheeks are puffy, although thankfully not black and blue, and I can't breathe through the packing so I look like a neanderthal constantly breathing through my mouth. At this moment the dog is looking at me like, "Hey, if you have to be like me at least let your tongue hang out."
What else could there be, right. Oh, since they cut out part of my soft palate I can't eat solid food. I am well versed in living off of liquid since I did it for a month back in January and February, but this is ridiculous. I really have no desire to be sucking down protein shakes again, especially since my stomach's just now getting to where I can eat a little better. Now my stupid tiny stomach will shrink up again and I'll get to start all over. Yeah! I mean I really don't want to lose 125 more pounds in the next four months. I really don't want to lose 125 pounds at all. I don't think me at 6'5", 128 pounds would look so hot!
So I've rambled on about myself, made fun of myself, and made you to feel terribly sorry for me. Okay, so that last part was garbage. You don't feel anymore sorry for me than I do. I'm just looking forward to staying away from the hospital for a while this time.
Monday, June 01, 2009
Various Goings On
I know it's been a while. Busy mainly, but I will admit to some ambivalence. I started posting last Wednesday, but then got a severe case of writers block. When I realized nothing I was writing made any sense, lacking any structure or logical flow, I scrapped it. So here we go with a fresh attempt.
Prior to last week we had been on vacation for about 10 days. We had a nice time at Cape San Blas, although punctuated by a bit of sadness. Just as we were leaving for Florida my mom called and passed along that my aunt had died a couple hours earlier. If you read this little outlet with any regularity you will recall a tribute I posted several months back to my uncle who died last August, who was this aunt's husband. They were both wonderful people, and I will continue missing them. I am encouraged by their lives and can only hope to be as fruitful in my years.
A big part of this vacation was family time. Although not in the best of circumstances, we were able to introduce the boys to many family members they had never met. As so much of my family, on both parents' sides are from around the Chattahoochee, FL, area, many folks from both were at the funeral home at the visitation. This was fun to see, although the boys weren't always excited, it was nice to make them go through meeting all the same people I thought torturous to meet when I was a kid. (Not to say it was truly torture, but I sure thought it was when I was a kid. I sure learned a lot from those folks as I got older.)
Of course there was lots of other family and friend time too. We got a visit from Shelly's good friend and her kids, spent the beach portion of the trip with my parents, travelled up to Tallahassee for a couple days' visit with Shelly's folks, and dropped in at our old church in Tallahassee to visit with folks with whom we shared many wonderful years. It was exciting to see so many folks, and I know we missed some, but hopefully we'll catch you soon!
Since we got back it's been pretty hectic too. Shelly worked a wedding last weekend and I played at a benefit in Mt. Juliet. All of that plus the daily work and kids, along with trying to get back from vacation has been a lot to get through. Finally it's all settling off and we're all able to better focus on getting back to normal.
One last thing. A couple posts back I mentioned a big announcement may be coming for the band. Well, I can say for certain now, we are booked for the entire length of the Wilson County Fair in Lebanon, TN. If you're already in the area, or want to make the trip, it's August 21-29 and we'll be playing from 7 to 9 each evening. This is a great fair, with last year's attendance pushing 1/2 million. It's the biggest fair in Tennessee and last year was the 23rd largest county fair in the U.S. Needless to say we're all pretty excited about the opportunity.
Prior to last week we had been on vacation for about 10 days. We had a nice time at Cape San Blas, although punctuated by a bit of sadness. Just as we were leaving for Florida my mom called and passed along that my aunt had died a couple hours earlier. If you read this little outlet with any regularity you will recall a tribute I posted several months back to my uncle who died last August, who was this aunt's husband. They were both wonderful people, and I will continue missing them. I am encouraged by their lives and can only hope to be as fruitful in my years.
A big part of this vacation was family time. Although not in the best of circumstances, we were able to introduce the boys to many family members they had never met. As so much of my family, on both parents' sides are from around the Chattahoochee, FL, area, many folks from both were at the funeral home at the visitation. This was fun to see, although the boys weren't always excited, it was nice to make them go through meeting all the same people I thought torturous to meet when I was a kid. (Not to say it was truly torture, but I sure thought it was when I was a kid. I sure learned a lot from those folks as I got older.)
Of course there was lots of other family and friend time too. We got a visit from Shelly's good friend and her kids, spent the beach portion of the trip with my parents, travelled up to Tallahassee for a couple days' visit with Shelly's folks, and dropped in at our old church in Tallahassee to visit with folks with whom we shared many wonderful years. It was exciting to see so many folks, and I know we missed some, but hopefully we'll catch you soon!
Since we got back it's been pretty hectic too. Shelly worked a wedding last weekend and I played at a benefit in Mt. Juliet. All of that plus the daily work and kids, along with trying to get back from vacation has been a lot to get through. Finally it's all settling off and we're all able to better focus on getting back to normal.
One last thing. A couple posts back I mentioned a big announcement may be coming for the band. Well, I can say for certain now, we are booked for the entire length of the Wilson County Fair in Lebanon, TN. If you're already in the area, or want to make the trip, it's August 21-29 and we'll be playing from 7 to 9 each evening. This is a great fair, with last year's attendance pushing 1/2 million. It's the biggest fair in Tennessee and last year was the 23rd largest county fair in the U.S. Needless to say we're all pretty excited about the opportunity.
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