I'M HOME!!!!!

Hi all, I got home a couple of hours ago. Thanks for all your concerns - got calls from Cathy, Collie and Bula and John. The doctor has taken me off my blood pressure meds because my blood pressure really took a dive. They did a "Tilt" blood pressure test on me where they take it 3 times in a row, first lying down, then sitting on edge of bed, and then standing up. They weren't too much off or I would have failed the test so I guess I did all right - Candy could tell us more about what that means. Anyway, the blood pressure has been low when the EMT's tried to take it at the store. And never did get up too much. I 'll be able to go back to work Wed. with restrictions - only 4 days a week and 4 to 5 hours a day - that is fine with me. I think (and my child tells me) that I have been really stressed about getting the house sold, betting a loan to get another house, working last week 6 days straight and just having had carpal tunnel surgery again. I had been extra tired. So I am glad that I went on to the hospital - Buster took me, bless his heart, and Keri's mom-in-law came and stayed with me and then brought me home today. Ruth is a doll. THE BUZZ wouldn't let her take him outside when she came over this morning but he didn't pee in the house, but he sure did outside when I got home!!!! He missed his Mimi!! lol Thanks for all your good thoughts and prayers. I love you guys!!!!!

Hey, Brandon

Happy Birthday, Cousin! Have a wonderful day and don't work too hard.

Let there be CAKE!

Candy

Mom

Today, while at work, Mom fainted. They called 911 and took her to the ER. She's fine. Not sure what the deal was..but she's spending the night in the hospital. Buster was there, or he went to Wal Mart to tell my mother in law, Ruth to take care of Buzz.
Anyway, she's ok, but a bit weak. I was terrified cause I'd been trying to call her all day and then finally called Walmart. They told me that "yeah, your Mom worked today, but she fainted and we called 911" No one called me. I wasn't happy.
Anyway, Mom is doing ok, Buzz is being taken care of and my stupid blackberry didn't charge, so I can't call Bula and John cause I can't get their number. Can someone let them know?
I'll keep you posted.
Love to all.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DIANE

HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEAR DIANE. HOPE YOU HAVE A SUPER DAY AND HAVE LOTS OF CAKE AND PRESENTS. I LOVE YOU

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON TUESDAY TO MY NICK

Hi, Sweetheart!!! 16 years old!!! Doesn't seem possible!! You are so very loved, especially by your Mimi. I hope you have a great day and be sure to have a piece of cake for me. I love you so much!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SWEET RACHEL ON TUESDAY

Hey Sweetie, I hope you have a really super day Tuesday. I hope you'll feel like eating some birthday cake. All of us are so tickled about the new baby. I know Owen will be a great big brother. Have a great day. I love you!!!

Updates From North Dakota Bodas

Well, folks, Buster got his cast off today. His arm looks 'naked' and it's very, very weak. He can't hardly do a thing. He'll be having therapy Wednesday and Thursday, then seeing the doctor Friday. He says it hurts. DUH. He won't ever be 100%, but they are hoping for 70%. Keep him in your prayers, cause the man has GOT to get out of here and go to work before I hurt him worse! LOL!

I don't know if you all heard what I did. It's nothing like Buster did, but it was a new level of stupidity for me. When I was at work, I had to get into the coke machine. I opened it, then had to shut it and when I did, a boot box sized metal First Aid Kit fell on my right foot. OUCH!!! It was so stupid and so funny that I imedately laughed and limped off to work some more. Later, after I got home, my foot swelled up, turned all sorts of pretty colors and HURT! Buster insisted that I go to the ER the next day (Saturday) and I did. It wasn't broken, but the doctor said my foot really doesn't care if it is broken or not---it still hurts! So, I've got crutches, but I am not using them. I'm limping around, but it is getting better. VERY pretty colors! LOL

Nicky (excuse me) NICK will be sixteen tomorrow! He isn't driving yet cause we got here at the wrong time of year, then it snowed, and snowed and so on, so he'll take driver's ed later in the spring or summer. He is hoping for money so he can get either new XBox games or Nintendo DS games. God forbid he saves it like Madison did.

Madison is in a group at her school called "Go Girls, Go!" it helps with positive thinking, body images, exercise, nutrition, hobbies and in general, FUN. She is loving it so far.

We enjoyed watching the Olympics. Never paid much attention to the winter sports other than ice skating before, and since we live here now, we really got into it this year. I cried everytime on of our athletes won a medal. I'm a cry-baby, but it was awesome. Loved the opening and closing ceremonies, too. (well, I could have done without Neil Young , YUCK)