Fill My Cup - Yesterday, my G-ma had her surgery done in the morning, and praise god that it was a successful one. She has a pacemaker in her heart now, and seemed to be feeling better afterwards. I went back to Beaumont after my class to see my mommy in there too. However, things went south all of a sudden. My G-Ma had no strength in her to move any part of her body, could not even use her lips to speak, and could not even open her eyes. She was complaining about chest pains which I thought was normal. However, the doc told me that he is worried about those chest pains because it should not be there. The docs and nurses are worried that she could have a heart attack and are trying to figure out the cause of it.
I'm really thankful right now, that my G-Ma is at Troy Beaumont because for the past couple of days now it has been the center for me. All I do is go there to and from school or at home, 15 minutes each way. I asked for some time off from the v-ball games so I can spend more time at the hospital. I went back last night for my 3rd trip after our OU V-ball 2nd round game. It was a sight I haven't seen in awhile, my grandparents children all in the same room together. My mom, and aunt as sisters trying to tend to my G-Ma, while my 2 uncles as brothers keep trying to talk to the nurses. Then there was me, the 1st grandchild just trying to help out as well.
My uncle was telling me how he was scared when he took her to the ER that Sunday morning. He told me at one point that my G-Ma's heart beat went to 0 so it did flat line and 5 docs came in trying to get it back up. My G-Ma kept throwing up last night, but she kept telling me how much she appreciates me always displaying my love to my parents. I keep waiting and praying for the doc to switch my G-Ma out of Critical Care, so the family can be a little relieved.
Tonight, is the OU V-ball Finals too and as predicted it is Mike's team vs. us. It has been estimated that this Finals will draw the biggest crowd, with at least 3 sororities coming, the OU Women's team, some of the eliminated teams, and parents all coming in to watch. This makes it 9 straight Finals appearance now, and we are going for the repeat championship once again. My ankle, is almost healthy, but I am drained of energy with the constant thought of my G-Ma being in the hospital. I never realized how much it takes out of you when you have a loved one in the hospital. I am hoping tonight when I go back that they decide to switch my G-Ma to the Telemetry unit instead.
Mountains Move
Tuesday, November 30, 2004
Fill My Cup - Yesterday, my G-ma had her surgery done in the morning, and praise god that it was a successful one. She has a pacemaker in her heart now, and seemed to be feeling better afterwards. I went back to Beaumont after my class to see my mommy in there too. However, things went south all of a sudden. My G-Ma had no strength in her to move any part of her body, could not even use her lips to speak, and could not even open her eyes. She was complaining about chest pains which I thought was normal. However, the doc told me that he is worried about those chest pains because it should not be there. The docs and nurses are worried that she could have a heart attack and are trying to figure out the cause of it.
I'm really thankful right now, that my G-Ma is at Troy Beaumont because for the past couple of days now it has been the center for me. All I do is go there to and from school or at home, 15 minutes each way. I asked for some time off from the v-ball games so I can spend more time at the hospital. I went back last night for my 3rd trip after our OU V-ball 2nd round game. It was a sight I haven't seen in awhile, my grandparents children all in the same room together. My mom, and aunt as sisters trying to tend to my G-Ma, while my 2 uncles as brothers keep trying to talk to the nurses. Then there was me, the 1st grandchild just trying to help out as well.
My uncle was telling me how he was scared when he took her to the ER that Sunday morning. He told me at one point that my G-Ma's heart beat went to 0 so it did flat line and 5 docs came in trying to get it back up. My G-Ma kept throwing up last night, but she kept telling me how much she appreciates me always displaying my love to my parents. I keep waiting and praying for the doc to switch my G-Ma out of Critical Care, so the family can be a little relieved.
Tonight, is the OU V-ball Finals too and as predicted it is Mike's team vs. us. It has been estimated that this Finals will draw the biggest crowd, with at least 3 sororities coming, the OU Women's team, some of the eliminated teams, and parents all coming in to watch. This makes it 9 straight Finals appearance now, and we are going for the repeat championship once again. My ankle, is almost healthy, but I am drained of energy with the constant thought of my G-Ma being in the hospital. I never realized how much it takes out of you when you have a loved one in the hospital. I am hoping tonight when I go back that they decide to switch my G-Ma to the Telemetry unit instead.
Mountains Move
I'm really thankful right now, that my G-Ma is at Troy Beaumont because for the past couple of days now it has been the center for me. All I do is go there to and from school or at home, 15 minutes each way. I asked for some time off from the v-ball games so I can spend more time at the hospital. I went back last night for my 3rd trip after our OU V-ball 2nd round game. It was a sight I haven't seen in awhile, my grandparents children all in the same room together. My mom, and aunt as sisters trying to tend to my G-Ma, while my 2 uncles as brothers keep trying to talk to the nurses. Then there was me, the 1st grandchild just trying to help out as well.
My uncle was telling me how he was scared when he took her to the ER that Sunday morning. He told me at one point that my G-Ma's heart beat went to 0 so it did flat line and 5 docs came in trying to get it back up. My G-Ma kept throwing up last night, but she kept telling me how much she appreciates me always displaying my love to my parents. I keep waiting and praying for the doc to switch my G-Ma out of Critical Care, so the family can be a little relieved.
Tonight, is the OU V-ball Finals too and as predicted it is Mike's team vs. us. It has been estimated that this Finals will draw the biggest crowd, with at least 3 sororities coming, the OU Women's team, some of the eliminated teams, and parents all coming in to watch. This makes it 9 straight Finals appearance now, and we are going for the repeat championship once again. My ankle, is almost healthy, but I am drained of energy with the constant thought of my G-Ma being in the hospital. I never realized how much it takes out of you when you have a loved one in the hospital. I am hoping tonight when I go back that they decide to switch my G-Ma to the Telemetry unit instead.
Mountains Move
Monday, November 29, 2004
Whirlwind - Hmmmm I wonder if this is my earliest entry ever? This Thanksgiving weekend or as they call it a break, was for sure not no break for me. It seemed like everything I had expected to happen didn't happen. Then again, it is God's control and not mine but now I am just left with a bunch of emotions of peaks and valleys. This weekend also reminded me of why I should be more DTA too.
Turkey Day was smaller this year, as it was just my cousins, and sis eating. Actually kind a liked it smaller this year too. Friday was Turkey Bowl, I guess or just football. Oh well, I have a lot of scrapes and scars from the ice cutting my knees up. But I'd take that over the sprained ankle I have now from Saturday b-ball. It sucks I kept playing on it, then after sharing I stopped. The low point was when Mike asked me if I could give it a go because the team needed me and I had to sit it out.
Then came Sunday morning worship, I was somewhat drained already from Guys Night. My mommy called me right after worship was over with. She informed me that my Grandma has just entered the ER at Troy Beaumont and wanted me to go right away to see what was going on. I just wanted to freeze time right there, because I did not know what to do. It was like I wanted to spend more time talking to everyone that came back home. Then I had to see what was going on with Stephanie and Carmen for today. Auntie Betty needed me to help her find the tri-pod for Jr. Church. Lil' Abby wanted me to talk to Miles because he got her all upset. It was like everything came at me like an avalanche.
I chose to go to Beaumont first, and as I was driving I could not help but think what if this was it my last chance to see my Grandma? I kept reflecting about the times we had, and praying that I can make it in time and that everything is ok. I thank you to those who had are keeping this in their prayers as well. I was escorted to the Critical Care area, and thought brought back memories of last year as my Grandma was here. The nurse pretty much told me, that my Grandma was suffering from an irregular heartbeat and showed me how her heart was beating. Her heart kept having these pauses and the time intervals kept increasing and it hit up to 7 seconds a beat. That was when they gave her some pill to speed her heart rate back up because they believed that if they didn't then she would of flatlined.
My Grandma was given other pills to take but she was unsure about it. So I was translating what each pill does and the tough part was trying to bring back all my toy-san vocab. As the day went on, I called Kristyn to give her a heads up about everything and that I will have to skip the first round for OU Playoffs with my bum ankle and that I wanted to be with my mom when she came to visit my Grandma. However, it turned out that I had to play because half the team was still gone for the weekend. Some peeps around the league had heard about my G-ma and could see I was injured and gave me props for playing.
So now what? I continue to sit by my phone waiting for Beaumont to call me what time the surgery is. It is tough because I have a presentation to give this afternoon, I wanted to hang out with Emoy before he goes back, and the 2nd round of playoffs start today. The other team already made it clear to me that they will be gunning for me since I am injured. I am tired, and drained but cannot give up.
Move
Turkey Day was smaller this year, as it was just my cousins, and sis eating. Actually kind a liked it smaller this year too. Friday was Turkey Bowl, I guess or just football. Oh well, I have a lot of scrapes and scars from the ice cutting my knees up. But I'd take that over the sprained ankle I have now from Saturday b-ball. It sucks I kept playing on it, then after sharing I stopped. The low point was when Mike asked me if I could give it a go because the team needed me and I had to sit it out.
Then came Sunday morning worship, I was somewhat drained already from Guys Night. My mommy called me right after worship was over with. She informed me that my Grandma has just entered the ER at Troy Beaumont and wanted me to go right away to see what was going on. I just wanted to freeze time right there, because I did not know what to do. It was like I wanted to spend more time talking to everyone that came back home. Then I had to see what was going on with Stephanie and Carmen for today. Auntie Betty needed me to help her find the tri-pod for Jr. Church. Lil' Abby wanted me to talk to Miles because he got her all upset. It was like everything came at me like an avalanche.
I chose to go to Beaumont first, and as I was driving I could not help but think what if this was it my last chance to see my Grandma? I kept reflecting about the times we had, and praying that I can make it in time and that everything is ok. I thank you to those who had are keeping this in their prayers as well. I was escorted to the Critical Care area, and thought brought back memories of last year as my Grandma was here. The nurse pretty much told me, that my Grandma was suffering from an irregular heartbeat and showed me how her heart was beating. Her heart kept having these pauses and the time intervals kept increasing and it hit up to 7 seconds a beat. That was when they gave her some pill to speed her heart rate back up because they believed that if they didn't then she would of flatlined.
My Grandma was given other pills to take but she was unsure about it. So I was translating what each pill does and the tough part was trying to bring back all my toy-san vocab. As the day went on, I called Kristyn to give her a heads up about everything and that I will have to skip the first round for OU Playoffs with my bum ankle and that I wanted to be with my mom when she came to visit my Grandma. However, it turned out that I had to play because half the team was still gone for the weekend. Some peeps around the league had heard about my G-ma and could see I was injured and gave me props for playing.
So now what? I continue to sit by my phone waiting for Beaumont to call me what time the surgery is. It is tough because I have a presentation to give this afternoon, I wanted to hang out with Emoy before he goes back, and the 2nd round of playoffs start today. The other team already made it clear to me that they will be gunning for me since I am injured. I am tired, and drained but cannot give up.
Move
Thursday, November 25, 2004
Frost! - Was that cool today or what? First day of snow before Thanksgiving! Anyways, I was ath the Lowery Center today @ OU. Prior to then, I thought it was a big babysitting joint for the parents ot drop their lil' ones off while they go to class. Dude, I was dead wrong! The Lowery Center is a pre-school/nursery place for kids from 9-4 everyday. That is just so cool, so I volunteered today since I have to write a paper about my experience down there. I was in the playroom for a good portion of the time, I just kind of stuck out since it was my first day. None of the kids wanted to play with me :( all of which were 4-5 year olds. So I went off shooting baskets on my own :) Until a lil girl, named Bionca came up to me and held my hand. Then she pulled towards the other kids, and then we all played. It was because of her initiative that I was able to play tag, races, and etc. with them
M-Beth works down there too, which helped out so that I could chill with someone. Bionca though really made my day by always holding my hand and showing me around. I'm thankful for her openness, and it is an experience I'll never forget down there.
Thank goodness I don't have to wake up early for Bio, Thursday morning. I was reading, well listening to Chinchie's xanga, and sweeeeeet she has one of my all time favorite songs on her site now! I love Look at Us by Serena Paris!
Out To Get Me
M-Beth works down there too, which helped out so that I could chill with someone. Bionca though really made my day by always holding my hand and showing me around. I'm thankful for her openness, and it is an experience I'll never forget down there.
Thank goodness I don't have to wake up early for Bio, Thursday morning. I was reading, well listening to Chinchie's xanga, and sweeeeeet she has one of my all time favorite songs on her site now! I love Look at Us by Serena Paris!
Out To Get Me
Wednesday, November 24, 2004
Let It Go - Well just got word, that the OU V-ball playoffs start this weekend. I was hoping that I could get that extra day to kick back with Ben, Liu's, and The Legend Killer at the very least. Eh, can't eat too much this week, cuz it will be time to go to work. Going for the 9th straight Finals appearance.
If there is another thing that I am thankful for, is the ability to recharge my energy each day or the thing where I do not need too much sleep. So it felt good tonight to know that I stayed up for the past 3 hours rotting my mind away on Smackdown vs. Raw. I wonder how long Papa Wong and I can keep playing this game? I wonder if we'll see the debut of Cowman this weekend created by The Legend Killer himself? Possible Royal Rumble this Saturday for the CBC Belt?
Anyways, time to sleep in which means me for moi probably getting up at 9 a.m. One thing I do not have is the ability to sleep-in uncontrollably.
You Can't See Me
If there is another thing that I am thankful for, is the ability to recharge my energy each day or the thing where I do not need too much sleep. So it felt good tonight to know that I stayed up for the past 3 hours rotting my mind away on Smackdown vs. Raw. I wonder how long Papa Wong and I can keep playing this game? I wonder if we'll see the debut of Cowman this weekend created by The Legend Killer himself? Possible Royal Rumble this Saturday for the CBC Belt?
Anyways, time to sleep in which means me for moi probably getting up at 9 a.m. One thing I do not have is the ability to sleep-in uncontrollably.
You Can't See Me