End of week...

Well, it is the end of week 5 that I have been off work. What have I done? Doesn't really seem like much. Amazing how time goes by so fast!!! Really though, I have been able to spend lots of time with Tyler. He has been getting off the bus everyday and we usually have close to 2 hrs before Todd gets home. I have really enjoyed that. From 2-3pm, I find myself going a little stir crazy. I know I will miss the time when I get back to work!!!

I have *tried* to be a decent home person. Todd has not had to do ANY laundry or ANY dishes. I have even had dinner ready when he walks in the door. I have taken the time off to get ready for a huge area consignment sale, our neighborhood garage sale and a local scrapbook yard sale. I have gutted 2 closets and the garage. I even cleaned the lazy susan-which had spices with expiration dates of 04! LOL.

What else, I took Ty to the doctor today because I was a little worried about his height and weight. According to the dr, he is fine~weighing in at 51 lbs and 47 inches. Hopefully with shoes on he will be 48 inches for our upcoming disney trip. I really believe he is just going to be a "little" kid.

Today is my dads birthday. So Happy Birthday Dad! I think he is the only one who is still reading this blog....LOL

I will post again after this weekend. Thanks to all.

Dollywood Picture

This is a picture of the Bloomfield Clan. Greg, Todd and Angie in the back row. Cameron, Tyler and Myself in the front row. I just love this picutre!!!!

Major Update--

Once again, I am way far behind on updating everyone. I debated deleting but many family members said they enjoy reading it every now and again. So for now, it will stay. I will give everyone a "brief" update on each of us

TODD-he is doing so well and life really is back to normal, or as normal gets. I said in the last post that he was golfing regularly, working normal 40 hour work week and doing stuff around the house-yes, he is mowing the yard again!!! He is still at VF Outlet and is close to celebrating 10 years of employment. As far as the tumor goes, he will go for a scan in January. His vision is good and so is the slight paralysis. Now if we could just get his facial features back in place. I tease him that people pay alot of money, meaning Botox, to have the tightness that he has.

KIM-I have had the most change in the last few months. Thing went down hill very fast at the "Sweet Treat" place, I was basically let go a few weeks ago. Most definitely a huge blessing in disguise. I have had a few weeks off of work to get things done around the house and do some "playing". I had 2 job offers, 1 back in the mall and 1 outside of my degree. I went with the outside of my degree!!! My new path is about to begin. This job is M-F and NORMAL hours. I will update all once things are underway!

TYLER-Tyler started 3rd grade this year and is doing very well! He is so darn cute but he keeps us on our toes. He started playing fall baseball but he is not happy with his team, as he has moved up to another league and he is the "new man on the totem pole." He keeps asking if he has to finish the season and every time my answer is NO! My heart goes out for him. He told us that he does not want to play in the spring so we will wait and see. Not sure what the next sport is....he wants to try basketball.

We are going on Fall Break to Disney World on the 18th of October. I can't wait and neither can Ty but Todd could care less. Tyler finally reached 48" so now he can ride the "big" kid rides. I will post a pic of last weekend when we went to Dollywood and he was tall enough! This picture is a HOOT!!!

Anywho, there is the update! I will try and do better.

UPDATE

Well, Well, Well.....I am way behind in any update but I will try to catch everyone up-not sure who reads this still, except my Dad.

Todd is doing very well these days. He is almost back to 100% normal. He feel's GREAT and is acting that way! Todd's last Florida visit showed that the swelling had decreased. It did not show any signs of shrinking but Dr. Malyapa said he could definitely see less swelling. Dr. M told Todd that the decrease in swelling was the main reason he was feeling good. We don't care what it is, we just know that he is feeling good. Todd's been golfing in the ,95+ heat and getting up at 5:30 to golf so we know that things are better :). Now if I could just get him to mow the yard. HEHE

My new job is going very well. It has finally settled down and systems are in place. I am confident that I made a good change. The owners are really great people and support me in all daily life challenges. The flexibility has been wonderful. Tyler is happy because I am going to try and only make him go to after school care 3 days a week-working true mall retail I would never be able to attempt that!

Thats about it. We are all doing well and Tyler is growing like a weed!!! Thanks for everyone's prayers and keep continuing to say them!

I am so Out of Date

Sorry for the incredible delay in updating on life. I had all intentions of posting pictures since me and Tyler went to Pennsylvania for Memorial Day weekend. We had a great time and Aunt Nancy had a big party. I think there were over 25 people who showed up. We had a blast. Todd stayed home because he was leaving the next day for Orlando to attend a business meeting. Fast Foward.....

The switched has finally clicked and Todd is feeling just about back to normal. I think for the past 2 weeks he has actually felt GOOD. He seems so much happier and has much more energy. Todd has been golfing as much as he can and you know he must be feeling better if he got up at 5 AM to GOLF! Last week we went to Dollywood and he did not need a motorized scooter. He walked the entire park 2-3 times. At the very end, he sat down and waited for Tyler and I but we had been walking for 4 hours and it was hot. I was so proud of him and he mentioned to me that his leg was "walking" better, not much of a drag. I pray every night that he will continue to improve. He goes on Friday to see Dr. Malyapa for his 2 month check up but since we know the results from Dr. Wiseman, I will be staying here. I will go for the final read in August. Keep up with your prayers!

The Cupcakery is FINALLY open and I am officially in my new location. I am having a great time figuring out the cupcake world. There definitely are some challenges but all new stores have "quirks" that have to be worked out. I am along for the ride and I will take one day at a time.

Thanks for everyone's support. Todd's mom started Chemo today in PA for the liver and lung cancer. We can't catch a break!!! When I know some news on her, I will update.

I have lots of pics to upload so when I get a few minutes, I will load them. If I haven't said it once, I will say it again. Keep praying for Todd. Prayers are definitely helping.

Way Behind

Ok, So I am way behind on updating the blog. I will work on that this evening so CHECK BACK!!!! Thanks

Update after Dr's Appointment

Todd and I met with this Knoxville DR the Neurologist on Friday. (The Florida DR-Dr. Malaypa told us that we would more than like not see any change until the 4 Month visit) Dr. Wiseman told us that the scan was STABLE and showed no change. We knew that it was supposed to look like that but deep down, I was hoping for something. Dr. Wiseman who has NEVER had a case like Todd's cautioned us not to get our hopes too high about the Proton Therapy eliminating the tumor. On the other hand, Dr. Malaypa told us that eliminating the tumor was our ultimate goal. HUMMMM, you just hope and pray. It is out of our hands so maybe God will give us good results by the next visit. Dr. Wiseman gave Todd a medicine for nausea as Todd has had an upset stomach for 3 weeks. I am very thankful that he did not put him back on steroids-he said he could not see much swelling. Keep praying! I appreciate everyone who is!!!

The Cold bug

So when your immune system is down, it does not respond to a cold very well. That's the new ailment!!! Todd caught a cold that I had last week and it has just kicked him in the butt. He goes to work and then comes home and goes straight to bed. He also said his stomach is upset. When will that guy get a break? He had 2-3 days last week where he felt good and thats it!!!

I started my new job on Monday and really like it! Of course, my store does not open till the first week of June so this month is all about marketing. I know that once my location opens, I will be busy busy busy. Juggling everything is difficult because I have had little help from Todd. I have even been *trying* to mow the yard-it's not pretty!!! Once he gets back to his good old self, I will have him helping out!

We have a busy rest of the week planned. Tyler is in a baseball tournament starting Friday. We are doing the Juvenile Diabetes walk-walking with baseball team bc one of the boys has Diabetes- on Saturday morning, baseball Sat afternoon and then Mother's Day and baseball on Sunday. We are going to try and eat lunch with my mom on Sunday and then swing by and see the Bloomfield's. I guess Mothers Day for me is being with my family because there is not going to be much "ME" time. Wouldn't want it any other way!!! Happy early Mothers Day to everyone. Keep praying for Todd, he had a scan done yesterday and we go to Knox Dr on Friday. Will update after that.

Family Update

Todd is FINALLY feeling a little bit better. I think it was Thursday where I could see the change in personality and attitude. I am so thankful that maybe we are heading down the right track!!!

Last night was my last day at the GAP! I had mixed emotions as I walked out the door. I know this new challenge of cupcakes will be a good one. I am off today but start with The Cupcakery on Monday morning.

Todd's mom has been diagnosed with liver cancer now, in addition to lung and bone so PLEASE add a prayer for her. She is going to visit 2 other centers for second opinions. I talked to her this week and she was really positive so....Can this family take any more grief? As soon as I know more, I will update everyone. Thanks and keep praying.

Follow-up to Blood work visit

Todd called Dr. Malyapa to ask about his cold chills. He told Todd that it sounded like a urinary tract infection so off to the after hours clinic Todd went. While at the after hours clinic, the Dr told Todd that all his blood work came back normal. He did a few more tests and did a complete check up and said that he could not find anything wrong. So now we go almost day 10 of Todd not feeling well. I tell him everyday that I hopes he feels better and hopefully things will turn around. It is hard to stay positive for all of us when nothing is changing!!! I will keep my chin up, Todd has a scan on Tuesday and Dr. Wiseman, here in Knoxville will read it and share results with us on June 9th. Keep your fingers crossed.