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    A rough stretch

    I haven't been around much lately, but not without reason.

    As many of you know, my wife and I are expecting our third child due around the second week of August. (It's a boy, this time).

    Well, about 7-8 weeks ago, Marni started having more and more contractions and the Dr. put her on bed rest. She has been going back to the doc every 2 weeks since, and everything is still good, but she has to remain on bedrest for the duration. So things have been a bit hectic around here for the past couple of months. I go to work, come home and clean, cook, mow, take kids to/from dance and cheer, do laundry, wash dishes, blah, blah, blah, blah..... Thankfully, people from our church have been helping out some by bringing over meals a couple of times a week. That really helps. Now, if I could just get them to mow the yard....

    If that weren't enough, my dad was diagnosed with cancer in his lungs and lymph nodes. He had been undergoing radiation and chemotherapy, but he is now in the hospital battling pneumonia and an irregular/racing heartbeat. But he seems to be getting better, and hopefully will be released in the next few days. When he gets some strength back, he will have to resume treatments.

    All that being said, I have been getting on the computer less than once a week, and only for short periods.

    All the people that have sent me e-mail or called and left me messages, I'm not ignoring you, I just haven't had the time to return messages. I will try harder, but can't promise anything. In case you missed it, my new e-mail address is rgarlington@verizon.net.

    Thanks for reading, and if you could do me a favor and kind of keep this near the top for a little while so that everyone can see it?

    P.S.-The doctor will probably release Marni from bedrest around the middle of July. We believe the baby will be born sometime very soon after taking her off medication and bedrest, so probably mid to late July. Which means I won't be making the golf tournament this year. That's a little too far to wander away from home!

    Thanks again,

    Rudey
    If I didn't think my opinion was right, then it wouldn't be my opinion. So, any other opinion must be wrong, therefore stupid.

    #2
    Rudey, prayers for you and your family. Sounds like you have a lot happening.

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      #3
      So sorry to hear this Rudey. I have plenty of free time so if you need anything, even just the yard mowed, don't hesitate to call. Your in my thoughts and prayers Bud!

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        #4
        Prayers sent your way, keep strong and hang in there everything will work out.. Congrats on the new baby and best wishes to your Dad...

        Ronda

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          #5
          Sorry to hear about all this Rudey. Hang in there Bro!

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            #6
            May god be with you in your time of need.

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              #7
              Sorry to hear. Prayers sent

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                #8
                Prayers sent...

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                  #9
                  Very sorry to hear about your father, Rudey. That's gotta be tough enough by itself.

                  I am glad to see your still in touch with your feminine side enough to do a decent job at Mr. Mom. You know if I lived closer I’d mow your yard all the time. But, I'm sure Larry will be over there shortly....

                  While it sux to lose half of "Team Hold My Balls & Watch This" for the golf tourney, that's inconsequential. You’ll be missed, but I'll find another "worthy" partner. :P

                  In all seriousness, prayers and thoughts for your dad, Marni and your whole family during these rough times. Hang in there bud. Give Marni my best and really do let me know if I can do anything.
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                    #10
                    Prayers sent.

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                      #11
                      Man Rudey. Sounds like you are going through one heck of a time bud. Prayers sent!

                      Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you and your family.
                      Jeff Young

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                        #12
                        Rudy,

                        I know just how you feel. We did that with our first born and it's a tough gig. One good think about your situation is that it's the right time of year. The Dr. put Nene to bed on October 4 and she was there until Christmas....I missed that entire huniting season, but a beatiful healthy baby made it more than worthwhile.

                        Prayers for everyone.

                        BTW, Devin made a reservation for the two of you at in the bridal suite at our house in Marble Falls for the golf tournament. Hope you can make it, but we'll understand if it doesn't work out....but I know Devin will be DEVASTATED!

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                          #13
                          Trying to be a "MomDad" plus a caregiver will wear you plum out unless you figure out a way to squeeze in some time for yourself occasionally - just to decompress. Our first son was 3 1/2 when my wife went on bedrest with our second -- she was on the couch for almost four months. This is a woman who can't sit still long enough to watch a 30 minute TV show. Trying to keep her from going totally stir-crazy was the toughest part. Hang in there!
                          Prayers sent for your whole clan...

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                            #14
                            RUDY Prayers You are doing good man Prayers for your Daddy

                            Tink

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                              #15
                              Sorry to hear about your Father, will keep him in my prayers.
                              went through the same thing with my second daughter, she's an over achiever! LOL
                              try and remember to give your wife incouragement, mine during that time went through some depression thinking she wasn't a good mother/wife because of haveing to stay in bed.
                              you definantly have my prayers and an emergency airlift and drop of carbonated spirits is scheduled for August!!!!

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