Christmas and New Years

This christmas went very nice. Had my sister in law here for a week. Greg was feeling alot better. Now we have a house full for new years. I'll write more later. Happy new year.

Jen

The longest day of my life

I have had fmla all week because my husband had surgery on his jaw on monday. It was the longest day I have ever had. The day before was my birthday and he made me a cake and we just hung out at the house. But then that night I couldn't sleep worrying of what was to come the next day. We had to be at the hospital at 6 am. When we got there they set him up in a room in outpatient. We sat in there for awhile mean while dad was waiting in the waiting room. They started the drugs to dope him up. He was so scared. And so was I. The drugs made him act crazy. But I tried to be strong for him. I held his hand and kissed him goodbye when they came for him. I didn't want to let him go. They took me upstairs to the 3rd floor to his room to wait. It was about 8 by then. The nurse told me they would call me with updates during the surgery. So there I was me and dad waiting for what seemed like forever. The first call I got was at 9:30 when they put him under. They said they where going to start and they would call me back in an hour. Then about an hr later. They called and said all was going well and that they where almost finished. They told me the Dr would be calling me soon to tell me how everything went. So me and dad waited. Watching TV and cat napping. Finally Dr rickman came in about 11:40 to let me know that Greg was in recovery. That he did great and that he was going to be fine. He said that he would be in there for a few hrs until he woke up. So dad decided we needed to go take a break and get something to eat while he was there. We went to windy's and then krogers. I wanted to get him some flowers and a bolloon. When we got back there was no sign of Greg yet. I was so worried. It was about 1:30 before they brought him in. They rolled him in on that bed and he was all bandaged up. With a breathing mask on. And icepackes on his head. He looked so.. Well I didn't expect him to look like that. And standing out in the hallway with dad I felt so helpless. They moved him to his bed and got him all set up. He opened his eyes and saw me standing there and lifted his hand and did the I love you sign. Then he looked at dad and did the peace sign. I couldn't help but laugh. He couldn't talk for awhile so I had to get some paper and a pin for him. At one point he told me he was hurting that he needed drugs. So I called the nurse and got some for him. Dad left after awhile and said he would be back with mom later to bring me some food. Debbie, Darlene, Hob, Andy, Holly, Craig, and Cam came to see him that night. And it was nice to see people. I don't think I got any sleep that night. everytime he would move I'd jump up to see if he was ok. I had to help him to the bathroom and he got sick a few times. It was so hard to see him like that. My strong man did so well though. The next morning I was exhausted. The Dr came in at 5:30 and took all the bandages off. Greg was so relieved to have all that stuff off his head. He told us that Greg could go as soon as he ate a few meals. So at about 10 holly came to relieve me for an hr or so So I could come home and take a shower and change clothes. Which it was a good thing I did. Cause the house was freezing. I turned all the heaters up and rushed back to be by gregs side. Dad finished baby sitting about noon and came back so he could help me get Greg home. Finally at about 2 they let him get ready to go home. They took out the iv and I helped him get dressed. We had to stop by the Dr office on the was home so he could have a xray. And I sent dad after the drugs. I got Greg home and he went to bed. After dad got there with the drugs I sent him for some food that we needed.
Greg has been doing very well this week. He is still swollen but he is in good spirits. He has been talking more and picking at me as usual. I've been spoiling him rotten.
Mom and dad went with me to another ultrasound yesterday. Dad was so excited to see Madison for the first time. She is perfect. Just the right size 12 oz.
well I need to eat before this kid gets mad and starts kicking me.. LOL love jen

My trip to the ER!!

I started hurting at work yesterday and was scared something was wrong with the baby. So I left work after laying in Medical for an hour. I called my brother to come get me. I was so scared. He rushed to get me and him and holly took me to the Jackson clinic. They did a urine test and didn't find anything. So they told me there was nothing they could do to go to the ER. So we went. I called my hubby on route. He was so worried about me and the baby. I got there and they took me back. Me and holly waited forever. After an ultrasound, blood test, and an exam they finally said that it was strained ligaments. To go home and get some rest and put heat on it. I called my Dr today and they scheduled me for tomorrow morning. The baby is fine. I just home tomorrow they don't find something else wrong with me. Well I'm hurting right now so I need to lay down. This weekend is my birthday. What a way to spend it huh! :(

love jen

Thanksgiving weekend

This Thanksgiving my family had dinner at Holly and Andy's house. Holly did a really great job on the food. Her parents and Grandmothers where there along with my parents and Stephani and Jessica. Greg was feeling bad so he didn't go. Holly missed dinner due to having to leave to feed some animals she was watching. Then Friday morning Andy, Mom, dad, steph, and jessica came over to eat a 5 star breakfast that Greg cooked. Then Andy, Mom, and i went shopping. While dad took the girls to Stacy's house. Greg stayed home and decorated for Christmas. Saturday, Greg cooked a wonderful Thanksgiving Dinner for Friends from his work: Craig, Cam, and Craigs twin brother Greg and Josh. We invited Andy and Holly but they didn't come. Of course. i knew they wouldn't.. They never do.. To busy for us.. As usual.. But anyway. Mom and Dad came over today to eat some of the left overs. It was nice. OK well I'm getting tired. So I'm getting off this thing.. Nite Nite. love jen

The Last 10 days or so

Hey its been awhile since i wrote on here. I worked some 12 hr days and was really tired from it.. Hard to work that long when you have a baby inside ya. Patiemce has been kicking alittle.. usually when i'm hungry.. she gets mad i think.. saying to me momma feed me!! LOL.. Not alot going on other then that. work wed night 2:30 til 10:30pm so i can get off earily for turkey day. Holly and andy are have something at their house turkey day night. and we are having some friends over on saterday and greg is cooking.. :) Been working on decorating for christmas but having got to far yet. want to be done before sat so i guess we are going to be busy with that. i'm just glad i don't have to be at work again today at 2!! that wears me out.. i took vacation 2 hrs last night so i'd only have to work 10 hrs.. greg had me a big meal cooked when i got home.. it was sooooo sweet.. :) well i better go i'm gonna lay around for a little while before work.. and be lazy! have a great turkey day.

love jen

my utlrasound pictures of Patience

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My baby GIRL!!!

Went yesterday at 4:30 to the doctor and had an ultrasound. And found out we are having a girl. She is 4 inches long and 15 weeks. She is due May 1 for sure. :) I'm so happy I've always wanted a baby girl.. This is going to be so much fun.. She's my little angel!!

love jen

Jim Britt's Silliness

Jim Britt's Sillinesshi

My first doctor appt.

My first appt was on Thrus. Nov 4 at 11:50. It took awhile til they saw me but when they did I was really glad. I weighed 128lbs. They took blood and everything. Said I am 14 weeks and due May 1, 2005. They scheduled me an ultrasound Monday at 4:30 to find out how many. Man I hope its just one.. :) but anyways. Not much going on this weekend. Just laying around the house. I have my next appt Dec 2. Later love jen

A movie and dinner

Last night we went out with some people that Greg works with to see that movie Saw and eat. That movie was gross!!! I didn't like it to much. We had fun though. Then we ate at steak and shake. Craig and Cam spent the night and left before we got up. I just got up and its so pretty out side. I have all the window's open here and am very relaxed. :) tonight we are handing out candy to the trick or treaters. :) jen

A rainy warm week

this week went alright. I'm getting fat. i've gained 8 pounds in the last 3 weeks. most of my jeans don't fit me anymore. i was off tonight for inventory. i went to dad's to play with stacy's 3 girls. they are so cute esp the little one sara. :) we went to park-n-eat and had some country food. it was good. sat and talked to dad for a while. now i'm about to make some chilli and rest. so i gotta run. later jen

He's home again

Today I woke up and got a few things done. Cleaned my car out which really needed to be done. And went to my parents house so we could go out to eat. And when I pulled into there drive way there he was home again. I was glad to see him. He had a hooters tshirt on and he gave me one he got for me. It had on it. World's Largest hooters. LOL. Greg went home cause he was really tired. And I went with mom and dad to this little restrauint that had country food. Beans and cornbread kinda thing.. It was really good. We went back to there house for a little while then I came home. Now I just got up from a little nap. Greg is passed out and will prolly be asleep for a long time. :) Not feeling so bad as I was. I'm going to be ok. :) Jen

another day.... alone...

it was just another day. and i feel so alone. so sad.. i cryed all the way home i'm so depressed. God Help me. i wish things where better. i just don't know how to make it anymore. God be with me..

sad and alone. jen

Greg gone again

Greg has been sent to TX again and I'm home alone. He won't be back this time until Friday night late. I spent the day with mom and dad today. We went to Granny's and she made me some chicken dumplins. They where so good. I brought the left overs home I've already ate them. LOL I hope Greg is doing ok. I don't feel right in this big house alone. Love jen

a weekend home alone

Greg has been sent to tx from today until sunday night. so i will have then weekend to myself. which is ok i guess. but i know i'm gonna miss him like crazy. things just don't feel right when he isn't around. i don't feel complete without him. i love him so much. i'll keep ya updated on how it goes. but for now i gotta get ready for work. love jen

Fall is in the air

this weekend went by pretty fast. It started Friday early in the morning with us going to Nashville so Greg could take the civil service test. We stayed and went shopping and didn't get home until very late in the night. It was fun but boy was I tired. I got up at 9 on sat and went to Lexington with my dad. We stopped at a yard sale on the way to granny's and he bought a bassinet for the baby. Granny gave me 3 bags of clothes and stuff. I went home and cleaned then decorated for Halloween. Mom and dad came over around 3 and hung out for awhile. Then about 5 Craig and his girlfriend came over and we went to Memphis to the Olive Garden. And then to the mall. It was a lot of fun. Yesterday dad left for Indy. He is to be gone for a week. So I went out with mom yesterday afternoon to subway and ate. Then we walked around target. That's about all that happened. It was an ok weekend over all. I just wish I didn't have to go back to work.

love jen

Another weekend up north.

We left Friday morning to go up north once again. Greg dad wanted us to come to Iowa to the Isle of Campre to see the beetle show. And Sunday come to the Wisconsin flee market. So we packed up and left out about 7 am. It was a long drive. We decided to drive on to Iowa instead of going to his dad's in Illinois instead first. We arrived in Rock Island, Iowa around 6pm. Very tired. We met up with his dad and step mom along with his step brother and his girl friend and saw the show. It was really good. His dad gave us a free room to the Hotel so that we could get some sleep. And so we stayed the night in a 120 dollar room per night. The next morning I wook up about 8 and Greg was sound asleep. I got dressed and decided to go out to get something to drink. When I got back he was sturing. His dad called about 8:30 and wanted Greg to come with him to the flee market a day early. Greg and I had planed on visiting with his grandmother so he told him that he would just go the next day. We shopped for awhile and got a bedding set for the baby for 15 dollars. Its so cute precious moments. We ended up at his dad's about:30 or so. We ended up going to flee market with Kay and getting Bruce. We found a really cute high chair for the baby for just 20 dollars. And got it. Then on the way back we ate at hometown buffet in Rockford. When we where at the flee market Greg sister Lisa called and asked if I would like to go shopping with them the next day so I said yeah. The next morning Greg and his dad and everyone else ended up leaving at 4 in the morning. I got to sleep in til about 8 cause Lisa wasn't picking me up til 9:30. I went and got some McDonald's and ate it. Shopping all day went really well Lisa bought some precious moments stuff for the baby and it was really sweet. We saw Greg's grandma on our way home for about an hour. She gave us a bunch of stuff as always. And told Greg to take care of me and the baby. Greg drove the whole night. I ended up passing out in the backseat most of the trip home. We got home at 5 or so. And I unloaded the car. And then we passed out. The end. jen

a week of telling my good news

this week was very exciting for me. i got to share my good news with my friends and family. i had a head cold most of the week and ended up going to the doctor. but i did get the proof that i was pregnate for my work. i got some medication and feel alittle better. i have been trying to eat better. more healthy that is. not so much mcdonalds and wendy's. which i love. and not so much mt dew. milk and carrots and all the good stuff. the doctor thinks i about 4 weeks along. but i won't know anything else until nov4 when i go to my doctor. very exciting! oh i'm already having to get bigger jeans. my size 5's arn't cutting it anymore. man i hope i can get back into them someday! lol later jen

The best news of my life.

I just learned the best news of my life. I'm going to have a baby. i'm so excited. Plus i learned that my brothers wife is pregnate also. so me and holly are both gonna be new mothers. :) its great but i'm sick right now. and i can't take any med. that sucks! but its great news!

love, jen

Going out of town

This is it the weekend i've been looking forward to for months. but its messed up cause we where going to florida. but as you know there is a huricane there so we can't go. so once again we are going to Illinois. but this time we are going to Chicago for a day.. so that will be nice. and greg said he'll take me to lake michigan. so at least i'll get to see water. we are leaving tonight here in a little bit. it already 8pm so it will be sometime in the morning when we get there. i hope its a good ride... well i better go get ready. peace.. jen

The most boring weekend ever

this has been a very dull weekend. It started out on Thursday cause we didn't have to work. I guess that's why it feels like its never going to end. Thursday I spent the day alone. Got up at 2 and did laundry, cleaned kitchen, and mopped the entire back of house.. About 3 rooms. Then I cooked a big dinner with turkey roast, mashed potatoes, rice, Mac&cheese, and beans. And I ate it all alone. Mom and dad had already ate. I called to invite them. Andy and Holly are out of town this weekend camping. So that's why I didn't call them. Friday I slept most of the day. Got up at 2 or so and went to Trenton and Jackson with Greg. To pay bills.. So it wasn't the most exciting thing in the world. Then on the way back I got a few groceries that we needed.. Then I went home and cooked tacos.

Today I didn't wake up till about 3 and its not been fun. I had to reload everything on my computer this weekend cause I got a stupid virus on it. And that has been taking up a lot of my time. I started on my dad's website for his birthday. I have been scanning pictures so he can finally have some on there. We got Chinese food for supper and it was good.

Tomorrow mom and dad are coming over to eat for dad's birthday. Wish Andy and holly where coming too. That way all the family could be here. I'm so lonely. I hate this big empty house. I wish it was haunted. That way I have more people to talk to. LOL

well I have to get back to my dad's website. I got aggravated with the pictures that's why I took a break. Good thing to cause I was about to pull my hair out.. LOL

ok well talk at you soon.

love always. Jennifer

The light

there is a light deep inside my soul.

a light that keeps me whole.

it keeps me warm when it is cold.

and keep me safe in this hard world.

my light makes me so happy when I am surrounded by sadness.

and it makes me feel so beautiful.

my light is the best thing about me.

and it makes me feel so free.

so when you see the light in my eyes

you should know without surprise.

that its that light that keeps me alive.

the light I hold deep in my heart.

Love always,

jen

Groceries and working on my website

This has been a very busy weekend for me as i have been working on my page alot. i have been looking at the myspace.com profiles to get pictures and other cool stuff for it. last night i created a tigger page and its really cool. i had to change the picture in the background of this cause the one i had stopped working. i might have to change it again depending on if it keeps working or not. man my mean husband just snuck up on me and scared the mess out of me.. he sucks!!! shame on you greg. i can't even miss spell a word without him behind me telling me its wrong! lol hehe.. oh well.. he said he misses me and wants to watch a movie.. so i guess i need to go. oh we got lots of groceries tonight.. i'm glad. finually something to eat in the kitchen.. :) later

love jennifer

Edited the blogger

i just changed the blogger and the background.. i tryed different colors and backgrounds so i hope this looks ok. if ya think another color would be better for the text just let me know. i can change it. i thought yellow looked the clearest out of the ones i tryed. ok well i'm gonna play the game. later jen

a beautiful weekend

it has been just so pretty this weekend. i went yard saling with my mom and grandmother yesterday and i've been watching movies the rest of the weekend. i'm in a good mood today. feel pretty good. might even go paint alittle while. i dunno yet.. ok gotta run getting hungry. maybe for some chiness food.. yummm

later jen

Hours cut and hours gained

My work cut my hours so I was off tonight. My hubby had to work. It was ok at first. I hung out with my mom for awhile. But when I got home I got so lonely. This house has so many ghost. I'm sad today. I dunno why. Just feel sad. I guess sometimes ya have to be sad so you appreciate the happy.

now I'm working on cooking some food for my hubby for when he comes home. I hope he is in a good mood. I know he'll be tired.

My Prayer:

I close my eyes and say a prayer. God can you hear me? I need you oh lord to lead me down this dark path. I keep falling lord. I don't think I can make it much farther. "Help me someone!" I keep yelling but no one hears. No one is there.. I'm alone in this darkness. Then I see something ahead. A little light not much its still dim. God you are there. You carry me when I'm alone and need a friend. You are my salvation and my hearts answer when I need one so bad. Lord help me find the truth. And help me heal my broken wings. Tears a falling down my cheeks.. As they have been a lot lately. And I feel him in me.. I will be Happy again. I am strong.. Because he makes me that way. thankyou lord amen.

Love Jennifer

a whisper and a dream

a whisper and a dream of days gone by. I sat to myself today and thought about where I come from. I just got to thinking of the house I grew up in and how small my life was. The pictures on the website really got me to thinking. My parents are great. They have been married now for about 27 years. Sure they have their ups and downs but they love each other. And to top it off they only knew each other 6 months before they where engaged. Amazing huh. I guess sometimes when you meet the one.. You know. They where great parents they raised me and my younger brother in a small 3 bedroom home in Lexington. We had a yard to play in and children on the street to play with. All my memories of home are really great. Although we moved when I was 12 the memories there are still as clear as can be.. Which for me and my memory is a good thing. I remember in kindergarten I caught the wrong bus on the way home. no one noticed that I was even on the bus until the end of the ride when only one kid remained. I was so scared.. I couldn't stop crying. I thought I'd never see home again. So when my brother who is 3 years younger started school I never left his side. I made sure he was on the bus right beside me. I even went and got him after school to walk him to the bus. The bus with the bunny on the side.. :) ok well I guess that is enough walking though memory lane for now. I'll be back again another day.. Until then God bless and goodnight.. Love Jennifer

My weekend so far

This weekend has been a slow one.. I went shopping yesterday and got a few clothes.. and today we went to my cousin stacy's house to see her and her 3 girls.. they are all so cute.. I held sarah for a little while she is only 2 months old.. and katelyn who is not even 2 yet was very playful with me.. Destany the oldest at 3 years i think was the funest.. she chased greg all over that house. it was cute...we went with mom and dad after we ate at ryans.. it was nice. we rented some movies so i think we'll spend the rest of the weekend chill'n at the house. Well until later..

Jen

Another day at work gone..

yeah.. i'm so tired.. i hate work.. i do have fun with the people there but the work itself sucks.. anyone who has ever built a dishwasher would agree with me.. but anyways.. don't have alot to say except that..

your tired friend,
jennifer

updated my page last night

I hope you guys like what i did with the website. i worked for about 3 hours on it... now i gotta get ready for work so i'll catch ya later.. Jen

Day one of this thing..

i created this as a way to kinda let you know whats been going on with me.. its gonna be like a online journal of sorts.. it will have lots of spelling errors and the grammer will be really bad but hey who said it had to be purfect? lol ok well this weekend i set up an art room upstairs. its got all my art and paints on the wall and my supplies are all where i can get to them. i started on a few projects and completed one of them.. i painted a couple of stools for the kitchen in cow print.. :) anyone who has been to my house has seen my cow kitchen.. they are taking over.. soon i'll have to make them cook for me.. LOL i haven't gotten to really work on my website this weekend being that i was preoccupide with art activities... so i'll sign off now so that i can do something to it. :) well peace out and God bless..

jen