Smokies Part 2

 Part two we spent with Kacey, Mom and Dad!

 I'll forever be grateful for this trip!

 the memories

 Mom and Dad rested some, we went on a hike

 and a picnic

 While they hung out at the cabin we tubed.

 Chicken by the River

74!

What a wild ride 2017 has been!

from Mom's Jan 3rd diagnosis with Lung Cancer to June 23rd.  After complaining with heartburn form some time, I carried Dad to ER after he began to describe his pain as more of a pressure.  EKG was normal, blood pressure was normal, but his heart enzymes were through the roof.  He had been having a heart attack and didn't realize it.  This was on a Friday, Saturday morning they performed a heart Cath and he had 4 blockages that called for open heart.  He was not a candidate for stints.  Crazy, we didn't have a clue.  So after a long weekend On Tuesday, June 27th 2017 he had quadruple bypass surgery.  After another long 10 days, he came home from the hospital on July 5th.  He is one tough cookie.  He is doing well, so we celebrate this birthday a little more, a little longer and with grateful hearts!

 

So today, I was off work.  Greg took Grace to get stitches out.  I took Dad to the heart clinic.  His report was good, and then we ran errands and got something's done and spent the day together. Greg and the girls and Andrew and I met Judy, Jeff, Roger Lynn and Renee  for dinner. 

Thankful for another day!

 



Christmas 2016

For the first time in many years we were all under the same roof!

Enjoying Christmas together.

Enjoying our family as a whole!



Christmas Rain

 After all the rain over Christmas day, we rode to see what the Damn looked like.  I love my precious Mom and Dad and I'm so thankful for them.

Happy Sweet 70!

 When I think of my Daddy I don't think of 70!

He seems younger than I do most days!

I'm so thankful they are still healthy.  Especially

after the things they've been through.

Thank you Lord!

Waiting on the guest of Honor!

 And waiting!

 Here he comes!

 Surprise!

 It was such a fun evening and such an honor to be able to enjoy a Dad that has gave so much for us over the years. 

 Not all but some of the grands and great grands

 Everyone

 We are blessed!

 

 

 and oh yes she did!  :)

I love our sweet crazy Chaotic Family!