Well, Skylar has been given the all clear and she is now home. Apparently the Dr who treated her has seen the same thing happen twice in 24 years. According to the Dr it could happen again but she should out grow it by the time she is 6 months.
Thank you for your prayers!
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Blu-Ray all the Way
Disclaimer: This is not a family update, read on if you are a technology geek. I am all excited so I thought I would post.
So, normally I reserve this blog for family things but occasionally I like to get sidetracked. If you have been following anything to do with the new high definition video formats you probably already know that there is a "format war" going on between HD DVD and Blu-Ray. Well today the HD-DVD camp announced that it has essentially lost the war, which means Blu-Ray is the new format for home high definition video. (In my opinion the better format won, others may disagree).
So, all I wanted to do was state the obvious which is if you see an awesome deal for anything HD-DVD (players and discs) then DONT BUY IT. You will be wasting your money on something that will not be produced after March 2008.
You can find lots of information on this at: Gizmodo and Engadget
Now all I need is a HD TV, Blu-Ray player, discs, speakers and a house to put it all in, but still, I am excited.
p.s. I wonder when I look back on this in a few years if I will think this post is completely silly, by then we will probably all have 3 meter laser TV's at some crazy resolution, hydrogen powered cars that can dive underwater as well as do 300 km/h and houses made of recycled fish scales.
So, normally I reserve this blog for family things but occasionally I like to get sidetracked. If you have been following anything to do with the new high definition video formats you probably already know that there is a "format war" going on between HD DVD and Blu-Ray. Well today the HD-DVD camp announced that it has essentially lost the war, which means Blu-Ray is the new format for home high definition video. (In my opinion the better format won, others may disagree).
So, all I wanted to do was state the obvious which is if you see an awesome deal for anything HD-DVD (players and discs) then DONT BUY IT. You will be wasting your money on something that will not be produced after March 2008.
You can find lots of information on this at: Gizmodo and Engadget
Now all I need is a HD TV, Blu-Ray player, discs, speakers and a house to put it all in, but still, I am excited.
p.s. I wonder when I look back on this in a few years if I will think this post is completely silly, by then we will probably all have 3 meter laser TV's at some crazy resolution, hydrogen powered cars that can dive underwater as well as do 300 km/h and houses made of recycled fish scales.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Baby Skylar: Update
Well, I have some news. Apparently she is doing ok right now and we have a picture message of her sitting upright with a smile on her face. Thank you for praying and Praise the Lord. I will update you as to how she does over the next few days.
Baby Skylar
Jenee's little niece is in hospital right now. I will do my best to describe whats going on. Apparenlty her small intestine is intruding into her large intestine causing her to vomit and pass blood in her stools. Her mom and dad have been up all night with her at the hospital, she is only 4 months old.
As I write this (11:15 EST, USA, Feb 18) she is undergoing a procedure at a specialty hospital in TX. First the surgeons are going to try rectify the issue with out surgery, if that fails then surgery is the next step.
Please pray for the baby, the (tired and upset) parents and for God's wisdom and guidance for the surgeons as they treat the condition.
As I write this (11:15 EST, USA, Feb 18) she is undergoing a procedure at a specialty hospital in TX. First the surgeons are going to try rectify the issue with out surgery, if that fails then surgery is the next step.
Please pray for the baby, the (tired and upset) parents and for God's wisdom and guidance for the surgeons as they treat the condition.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Jenee's Parents Visit for the Weekend
The USA has been subject to some pretty big storms making there way across the country for the last few weeks. This last week was no exception and after 17 long hours on the tail end of a huge storm Linda and Joe made it safely to Gainesville. The look of relief on Linda's face said it all. Driving between Texas and Florida is a long, boring trip. Anyway Jenee and I had planned some fun things to do with them while they were here, but the most pressing issue was to eat becasue we were all hungry so we took M&D2 to Outback for dinner. It was a surprise to them that we could walk to the restaurant from our apartment so easily. After dinner, we also walked around the shopping plaza and made the obligatory stops at all our favorite destinations including Best Buy and Pier 1. Jenee and I love those two stores and could easily ring up some large bills, praise God for self control. After dinner we all decided to see a movie (Fools Gold) which I liked, but the other thought was only "ok". What their problem was, was that they didn't appreciate the creative use of wide angle lenses, vivid colors and light hearted plot line.
Jenee and I were fortunate enough to take off Thursday and Friday so we could spend time with Lindy-Loo and Joe. Now, if you have ever visited with us, you already know that we will do our best to see and do as much as possible and by the end of the trip you'll be exhausted, or at least thats the way I feel by the end of the trip. Our first destination was St. Augustine where we did the rounds of the beach, the Fort and Old Downtown. I think we all really enjoyed it and it was nice to feel the ocean breeze and cool water on my feet. I miss being 30 minutes from the water and sand.
Friday I took Joe to Paines Prairie for a walk and the girls went shopping. It was nice to see that the water levels in the Prairie have risen since I was last there. There were no shortage of alligators and we even saw what must have been some newly hatched babies. All the while, we thought the girls were getting our food stores for the week but upon returning home, we found out they had been doing nothing of the sort, in fact they had been clothes shopping. LOL, I should have guessed. Joe and I were "treated" to a fashion show... The two of them are so funny together, constantly jesting and being sassy; Jenee is a wonderful source of joy to me and I am so glad God put her in my life.
Later that evening we went to Cedar Key, a near by coastal village rich in history. We went primarily for fresh seafood but ended up returning on Saturday to go on an island boat tour. I will let my photo's describe what the village looks like more accurately, but essentially the village is built right on the waters edge, and in some cases over the water.
Sunday was church and a lazy Sunday drive. Linda and Joe both liked our church, although they seemed squeamish at the live animal sacrifice (j/k - the sacrifice is next week)(j/k again). We had a relaxing sunday and visited the local Lebanese food shop for dinner. I think from all the driving and walking the four of us were beat. We spent the evening playing card games and watching a movie.
We just had a great time with M&D2, what a blessing it is to have such a wonderful relationship with them!
(I have lots of photo's to share but they are still being processed. Check back in a day or two)
Jenee and I were fortunate enough to take off Thursday and Friday so we could spend time with Lindy-Loo and Joe. Now, if you have ever visited with us, you already know that we will do our best to see and do as much as possible and by the end of the trip you'll be exhausted, or at least thats the way I feel by the end of the trip. Our first destination was St. Augustine where we did the rounds of the beach, the Fort and Old Downtown. I think we all really enjoyed it and it was nice to feel the ocean breeze and cool water on my feet. I miss being 30 minutes from the water and sand.
Friday I took Joe to Paines Prairie for a walk and the girls went shopping. It was nice to see that the water levels in the Prairie have risen since I was last there. There were no shortage of alligators and we even saw what must have been some newly hatched babies. All the while, we thought the girls were getting our food stores for the week but upon returning home, we found out they had been doing nothing of the sort, in fact they had been clothes shopping. LOL, I should have guessed. Joe and I were "treated" to a fashion show... The two of them are so funny together, constantly jesting and being sassy; Jenee is a wonderful source of joy to me and I am so glad God put her in my life.
Later that evening we went to Cedar Key, a near by coastal village rich in history. We went primarily for fresh seafood but ended up returning on Saturday to go on an island boat tour. I will let my photo's describe what the village looks like more accurately, but essentially the village is built right on the waters edge, and in some cases over the water.
Sunday was church and a lazy Sunday drive. Linda and Joe both liked our church, although they seemed squeamish at the live animal sacrifice (j/k - the sacrifice is next week)(j/k again). We had a relaxing sunday and visited the local Lebanese food shop for dinner. I think from all the driving and walking the four of us were beat. We spent the evening playing card games and watching a movie.
We just had a great time with M&D2, what a blessing it is to have such a wonderful relationship with them!
(I have lots of photo's to share but they are still being processed. Check back in a day or two)
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Who Are These Gorgeous People?
Its us! That us Jenee and I in New Mexico. We had been playing in the snow with Jenee's nephew's and one of their mom's snapped this pic. Wow, we look good.
Ok, enough self inflation. Today I would like to tell you about why Florida is so much fun. Jenee and I had just got home and we changed clothes and turned around to go to the gym. Half way there I heard a boy yell out something to the effect of "Agghhhh!". Before I could turn to see what he was talking about, I caught a glimpse in my prehipheral vision. White streaks, huge white streaks. Then I realised what these were, it was rain, hugh drops of rain. With in a matter of 10 seconds we were caught in a torrential down pour and had to make a run for cover. By the time we got to some shelter we were both pretty much drenched. LOL.
Just another day in paradise...
Ok, enough self inflation. Today I would like to tell you about why Florida is so much fun. Jenee and I had just got home and we changed clothes and turned around to go to the gym. Half way there I heard a boy yell out something to the effect of "Agghhhh!". Before I could turn to see what he was talking about, I caught a glimpse in my prehipheral vision. White streaks, huge white streaks. Then I realised what these were, it was rain, hugh drops of rain. With in a matter of 10 seconds we were caught in a torrential down pour and had to make a run for cover. By the time we got to some shelter we were both pretty much drenched. LOL.
Just another day in paradise...
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