Christmas 2007

We had a good Christmas, except for the fact that Preston was soooo sleepy Christmas morning, because Mon. p.m. he couldn't go to sleep and had to have extra medication. He finally got up around 11 I guess and I went in and he was trying to dress himself and was buttoning his shirt but didn't even have one arm in the sleeve. So I helped him finish dressing and came out. He stood up to get his cane, and took a tumble. We heard a huge crash and Jr. and I went in and he was sitting on the floor. We helped him up and then he sat on the bed and was crying, "I get so discouraged sometimes." It broke my heart. The things we all do that we take for granted every day, are hard for him. So he got to feeling better and came out. My inlaws got here around 10:15 or so I guess, and he was able to open their gifts, eat dinner and visit. So all in all it was a good day and he was happy because he got $15 cash to spend. So tomorrow his aide and I are going to take him to the goodwill, which is the store of his choice, and look around. He is so happy to be getting out. I know I will be extremely tired by the end of the day. Especially since I have to get up at 5:15 and take hubby to work. Oh, for the joy of having 2 vehicles.

We felt so blessed to still have Preston with us this Christmas. Missie asked me the other day how long I would grieve for him if he died, and I told her I didn't know, but I think it would be a loooonnnng time. I have taken care of him for 19 1/2years and he is such a big part of my life. I cannot imagine not having him. I can't imagine losing either of my children; it must be so hard on parents to lose a child.

Junior has a terrible cold or sinus problem He was sick yesterday, but made it through the day. I felt bad for him feeling so bad on Christmas and when his parents were here.

Going to post a couple of pictures of yesterday.

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas.