tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31810036.post3227809799092813787..comments2024-01-19T07:58:25.455-05:00Comments on From My Mind To Your Eyes: Chris Sligh StrippedChrisSlighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05081118898217527399noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31810036.post-26810689204121267912008-09-19T10:11:00.000-05:002008-09-19T10:11:00.000-05:00Lori, thanks for the background on Teddy's situati...Lori, thanks for the background on Teddy's situation. You, your husband, and Teddy are all in my prayers!EmilyBoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08255284738814205194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31810036.post-5865659971002035202008-09-18T21:22:00.000-05:002008-09-18T21:22:00.000-05:00Our elder teen went out with some friends tonite, ...Our elder teen went out with some friends tonite, sort of on a mission to help cheer up one of her friends. It is difficult, knowing what to say or do sometimes-- her friend's mom committed suicide last week. It gives a teen alot to think about, but I think I prefer my Youngest daughter's solution: she sent her a teddy bear with a note on it that said, she was sorry for her loss.<BR/>*hearts her*<BR/><BR/>Funny how real life comes calling, even when you don't wish it to. I am getting practice, stretching those apron strings. :-) Nice to hear how other women I respect have made it, and paved the way for me to follow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31810036.post-78663453653137791402008-09-18T21:21:00.000-05:002008-09-18T21:21:00.000-05:00Thank you all so much for your encouragement! You ...Thank you all so much for your encouragement! You guys always make me feel warm and fuzzy, even when I'm not able to stop in every day. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for clarifying for me, Cathy. I appreciate you staying on top if things in my absence :D.<BR/><BR/>To give a little background to the rest of the Fro Patro who don't know details: Teddy has a second ureter on his left kidney, which is extremely dilated (backed up) and at constant risk of getting an infection. It's actually a blessing this is an "extra" ureter - I joke that we prayed an extra ureter into him while he was in the womb because we've known he had some sort of kidney issue since he was 20 weeks gestation. <BR/><BR/>His ureter is now the size of his large intestine - the ultrasounds are quite scary. He's a special case because the ureter is attached to a weird spot on a sphincter muscle, which makes it more complicated. The entire (extra) ureter is going to be removed as is part of his upper left kidney. Good news is he'll have 1 and 3/4's working kidneys. (Most of the left kidney will be saved and have functionality).<BR/><BR/>We have an awesome doctor; one of the best in the nation. But it's still super scary to have your little one be taken from you and put under and go through surgery. I'll be fine when it's over and he's bounced back but right now the anticipation is killing me, to be frank. Trying to keep up the positivity and not watch too many weepy primetime doctor shows. <BR/><BR/>Sorry so long. But I appreciate the thoughts and prayers so much and I wanted to fill in the story for those taking the time to pray for Teddy and our family. <BR/><BR/>Surgery is Monday morning and we'll be in the hospital until Wednesday, Thursday at the latest.<BR/><BR/>Love and hugs to my fellow Fro Patro-ers. Thank you for being there for us during this.<BR/><BR/>LoriHstryQThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13979990637763042578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31810036.post-77126381307039247472008-09-18T19:19:00.000-05:002008-09-18T19:19:00.000-05:00Shalom,Sounds like you had a wonderful vacation. W...Shalom,<BR/>Sounds like you had a wonderful vacation. We have missed you here on the blog. Glad your travels were safe & your are back among us.<BR/><BR/>Patrice,<BR/>Welcome! Always love it when new folks find this blog and post. Thhough I love my picnic girls it is always fun to have a fresh perspective. So please continue to post. <BR/><BR/>Chris,<BR/>I hope you are MIA because you are spending some much needed time with Sarah. Maybe even doing a couple of "honey dos" around the house. Please post when you get some time. We are all missing you & Rosalee.<BR/><BR/>CarmenCarmenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15515142013557572697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31810036.post-19700847586967011942008-09-18T19:09:00.000-05:002008-09-18T19:09:00.000-05:00CHRIS, DUDE, where are you??????and while I'm look...CHRIS, DUDE, where are you??????<BR/><BR/><BR/>and while I'm looking for you, might as well send out an S.O.S. for Rosalee too.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Feeling orphaned around here.......<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>missing my celeb and webmaster tonight in AL.....DJ in ALhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10688855990272617413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31810036.post-85932730447333445212008-09-18T18:41:00.000-05:002008-09-18T18:41:00.000-05:00Chris, just a note to say I talked with my sister,...Chris, just a note to say I talked with my sister, Cindy, and niece Madeline got her t-shirt and wore it to church last night and to school today. She was the hit of the 4th grade. And my aunt stock went way up.:)risaleahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00754939096270758631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31810036.post-24663797851847951402008-09-18T13:55:00.000-05:002008-09-18T13:55:00.000-05:00Cathy said:They really make all of the teenage tro...Cathy said:They really make all of the teenage trouble years worth it.<BR/><BR/>OK, Cathy, I'm going to hold you to that, the next time I'm ready to throttle my lovely 17 yr. old! : ) I made poor Gaylon face parent-teacher conferences today by himself. I've done it for the last 23 years (the length of time I've had kids in school) and I decided I was bailing and leaving Gaylon with the last hoo-rah. He survived. LOL<BR/><BR/>Hi, Patrice! Welcome!risaleahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00754939096270758631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31810036.post-70005885149428899102008-09-18T11:59:00.000-05:002008-09-18T11:59:00.000-05:00Awww..teenagers...Mine are all grown now and I rea...Awww..teenagers...Mine are all grown now and I really do miss the hustle bustle of having them around. I didn't realize how much I would miss it till they grew up and moved out.<BR/>So to all of you with teenagers, enjoy them, every minute of it. It passes much to quickly. But then comes grandkids and it changes everything. Grandkids are Gods promise that life goes on. They really make all of the teenage trouble years worth it.<BR/><BR/>Welcome Patrice....Hope to see you around this blog often.Cathy Stormshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02581096318771432003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31810036.post-32178030746346676872008-09-18T11:33:00.000-05:002008-09-18T11:33:00.000-05:00Chris,I have embraced the thoughts of having the t...Chris,<BR/>I have embraced the thoughts of having the ten hour paid naps on certain days of my life. Wanting to swap those days with Dolly Parton days working 9-5.Ok, I would settled for instant recliners after a huge meal in a fancy restaurants, and when I say fancy I mean the Olive Garden. I live in Milwaukee, by older brother won monoply and landed in Park Place, NY. In taking a breather from my life, I stumbled from your version of Trouble, to this blog. I enjoyed your opinions on Grace and your witty outlook. I am 28 year catholic gal who has been blessed in many ways by God. The ups and downs have only strengthen my faith. I dabble in singing the blues and other favorites, or by mother's 50th request for somewhere over the rainbow. Chris you have a terrific talent, and your writing is eye opening. Regards -PatriceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31810036.post-28110193059772222372008-09-18T00:08:00.000-05:002008-09-18T00:08:00.000-05:00Hey everyone--You two talking about your teenagers...Hey everyone--<BR/>You two talking about your teenagers has me keening here in worry! I have a teenager too at now-16, and she rapidly approaches the stage where she feels her mother is an idiot. <BR/>Good times! ;-P<BR/><BR/>I know what you mean about the "concessions" thing...the things we do for Love. Somehow however? Sitting across from your kid while they happily chomp on a nachos bell grande seems like a small one indeed. We do so many things for those kids, and with a tinge of regret I know firsthand they will not realize it until they have kids of their own. It's worth it tho, to tuck them in at night.<BR/><BR/>Shalom-- your trip sounds really wonderful. I know your son had a wonderful time.<BR/><BR/>I am SOOOoo not ready for the Future! I just take it a step at a time, and try to enjoy the days.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31810036.post-7272018322649212152008-09-17T21:11:00.000-05:002008-09-17T21:11:00.000-05:00A trip this weekend sounds heavenly, especially wi...A trip this weekend sounds heavenly, especially with this lovely cooler weather. Youngest son is out of school the next two days for teacher conferences and inservice, but he has to work, so that is that. Good to hear from you, Shalom! Sounds like your travels were wonderful...sorry you missed Chris.risaleahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00754939096270758631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31810036.post-54541370990701639222008-09-17T17:17:00.000-05:002008-09-17T17:17:00.000-05:0018 ! Good for you. If we can still have the compan...18 ! Good for you. If we can still have the company of the much loved child for a few more years...I won't make Taco Bells the deal breaker. :)<BR/><BR/>Can't get into work today... obviously. Truly am gone now.<BR/><BR/> ShalomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31810036.post-3919491014502870342008-09-17T16:25:00.000-05:002008-09-17T16:25:00.000-05:00Shalom,I am 100% sold on your way of life. To some...Shalom,<BR/><BR/>I am 100% sold on your way of life. To some degree I try to live that way too, within the confines of a corporate job. I have an only child, 18 now, and we go through the same thing you do, concessions etc. That said, he still goes on family vacations with us and I forsee him doing that for years to come so I don't mind some of the trade offs we make.<BR/><BR/>Hey the B&B might not live up to the exagerrated reviews of it's most recent guest!<BR/><BR/>DJDJ in ALhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10688855990272617413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31810036.post-30581009923304938692008-09-17T15:45:00.000-05:002008-09-17T15:45:00.000-05:00Sorry dj,looking forward to being just a couple ag...Sorry dj,looking forward to being just a couple again at some point. :) <BR/><BR/> Trying to imagine travel with just my partner. Hard to remember.<BR/><BR/>We of course do keep the son in mind and do make concessions...like t.v.choices at night,his movies picks and going to a thousand Taco Bell's while wonderful real Mexican restaurants were at hand. That was an enormous negotiation point. <BR/><BR/>We are extremely lucky to get to travel like we do. Trade off is that real life = my partner working 7 days a week at his own business, myself at various contracts and consulting, but these situations do give us flexibility to travel. <BR/><BR/>When you work for yourself and take time off,you simply lose that time and money. <BR/><BR/>We realize that time passes so quickly with a child ...or with each other... so we make the time, spend the money...whether we have it or not...and collect indelible memories,numerous inside jokes and return knowing and loving each other more. <BR/><BR/>Add good heath, sunny weather, incredible scenery and for us, life doesn't get better than that. <BR/><BR/>Did hear about a great B&B out your way. :)<BR/><BR/>O.k. , have yakked enough. Off of this to do work and maybe pay that Visa bill before next summer. <BR/><BR/> ShalomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31810036.post-31269182766015929742008-09-17T14:58:00.000-05:002008-09-17T14:58:00.000-05:00Shalom,Should you ever need a replacement for the ...Shalom,<BR/><BR/>Should you ever need a replacement for the time you son is too cool to travel, please keep me in mind! What a wonderful way to spend a month, lucky you!<BR/><BR/>Welcome back, we missed you!<BR/><BR/><BR/>dj in alDJ in ALhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10688855990272617413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31810036.post-54437755391724191142008-09-17T13:40:00.000-05:002008-09-17T13:40:00.000-05:00It was an amazing trip. Took the time now because ...It was an amazing trip. Took the time now because our just turned 15year old son will likely not want to travel with his parents much longer. <BR/><BR/>As I said to him " Feel free to tell your friends you were bored to tears...but we know the truth "<BR/><BR/>How could anyone not like days where we left beautiful Santa Fe in the morning, had lunch and visited Roswell & the UFO museum in the afternoon and then made it to the Carlsbad Caverns for the last elevator ride down...try being totally aloof and cool with that kind of day. <BR/><BR/>His parents work to travel so he's been dragged around since conception. He's off to China in March with his school band. He hopefully won't be TOO cool at 15 1/2 to enjoy the Great Wall and the Terra Cotta Warriors. I would trade places willingly but my trombone skills are sad. On the reserve chaperon list...us and most other parents. <BR/><BR/>Worst part about amazing trips is the settling back into real life...but already planning the next one.<BR/><BR/> ShalomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31810036.post-58896484477910471222008-09-17T12:14:00.000-05:002008-09-17T12:14:00.000-05:00Hey Shalom~Wondered where you were.Welcome back. I...Hey Shalom~Wondered where you were.<BR/>Welcome back. It sounds like you had a great trip.Cathy Stormshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02581096318771432003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31810036.post-91180255065485897302008-09-17T11:11:00.000-05:002008-09-17T11:11:00.000-05:00Hello Chris and Everyone, Am on catch up reading...Hello Chris and Everyone, <BR/> <BR/> Am on catch up reading here. We took a month and travelled to New Mexico and then out to the Ventura to meet up with family, meandering back up the coast to Vancouver. <BR/><BR/>Was still in N.M. when Chris played in Kansas ... but read about that just now. We were in 11 States in total, driving over to Kansas would have been so easy. It never entered my mind that I'd be that close... Kansas seems way 'east' to my Coastal brain.<BR/><BR/>Note to self: check tour dates PRIOR to road trip.<BR/><BR/>Good to read news. Love the Fro travels. Lori, Teddy will be sent love from here.<BR/><BR/>Hi GDA and new posters. Where is Rosalee ? Hope all is well. <BR/><BR/> ShalomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31810036.post-27182553029979350912008-09-17T09:17:00.000-05:002008-09-17T09:17:00.000-05:00emilyboo~Little Teddy is having his ureter and par...emilyboo~Little Teddy is having his ureter and part of his kidney removed. He will be in the hospital from 9/22 till 9/23. Check out Lori's post on this topic number 14 down. I always miss the upper comments also.<BR/>I think its because the topics change so much in each post...lolCathy Stormshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02581096318771432003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31810036.post-84084755735262083322008-09-16T20:35:00.000-05:002008-09-16T20:35:00.000-05:00Lori,I keep meaning to say that I'm praying for Te...Lori,<BR/>I keep meaning to say that I'm praying for Teddy's surgery as well, but I don't know the background. Why does he need surgery? If I missed a discussion about it, does anyone know where it is? Or did y'all talk about this at the picnic?<BR/>Feeling a little like a pig at a tea party... :PEmilyBoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08255284738814205194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31810036.post-26822766466226654232008-09-16T17:50:00.000-05:002008-09-16T17:50:00.000-05:00I have to agree with Risa, Cathy & DJ's se...I have to agree with Risa, Cathy & DJ's sentiments. Please if your are just reading this blog and havn'et posted before, please please post. We love it when new folks stop by to chat. We want to get to know all of Chris's fans. So just jump on in!!<BR/><BR/>Lori,<BR/>Thinking of you & the baby right now. You know your fmaily is my prayers. I know first hand how scarey it is for Mommy when your first born has to have surgery at such a young age. NOt easy.<BR/><BR/>Rosalee,<BR/>I am missing you! I hope all is well with you & Harry.<BR/><BR/>CarmenCarmenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15515142013557572697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31810036.post-61326943430858520162008-09-16T17:02:00.000-05:002008-09-16T17:02:00.000-05:00Going to the caringbridge has been too painful for...Going to the caringbridge has been too painful for Tammy, so I don't know if she'd see your message there. I'd suggest sending her a message through myspace.<BR/><BR/>http://www.myspace.com/<BR/>tammylynn_babygirl<BR/><BR/>The caringbridge link is:<BR/>http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/<BR/>amandajones<BR/><BR/>Gosh, I'm exhausted. A LOOOONG day at a school today. Hope y'all had a good one. <BR/><BR/>Lori, I haven't responded, but hope you know Teddy and you and Danny have been in my prayers as y'all approach his surgery date.<BR/><BR/>Rosalee, you're missed!<BR/><BR/>GDA, BTW, Alabama may never be the same after getting a dose of DJ and I together. It's a good thing we're not in the same state...it might be upsetting to the cosmic order of things. LOL<BR/><BR/>Pig at the tea party...does that have anything to do with putting lipstick on a pig? : )<BR/><BR/>OK, that's all for now. Later, friends!risaleahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00754939096270758631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31810036.post-14181825023663785072008-09-16T16:49:00.000-05:002008-09-16T16:49:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.risaleahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00754939096270758631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31810036.post-5492744958783849522008-09-16T16:28:00.000-05:002008-09-16T16:28:00.000-05:00GDA,Thanks for the update. I haven't seen her arou...GDA,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the update. I haven't seen her around here lately and I have been missing her. I hope she is ok. Sorry ya'll missed Hamden hope you aren't picking up my bad timing karma, lol.<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>....sending out search party for my girl Rosalee.......<BR/><BR/>dj in alDJ in ALhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10688855990272617413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31810036.post-73839720224760679142008-09-16T16:07:00.000-05:002008-09-16T16:07:00.000-05:00Pig at the tea party...I love that. Yep, we have a...Pig at the tea party...I love that. Yep, we have all felt it a time or two thats for sure. <BR/>But as DJ says, if anyone ever feels like that, call us out.<BR/>And ask questions...We all love to put our two cents in..lol<BR/><BR/>Yes today would have been Amanda's 22 birthday. Thanks to Risa for reminding me... My thoughts and prayers have been with Tammy (Amanda's mom) all day.Cathy Stormshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02581096318771432003noreply@blogger.com