Good Morning Everyone...

Well... I could see the grass again (so that's good)and the birds are singing outside (and that's great).. all the signs of Spring. Now if it wasn't 28 degrees, the sun would shine and they'd get rid of the snow watch for tonight, things would be fantastic.

Mike's leg is much, much better even though he played with his sister for a little while last night (I didn't have the heart to keep them apart any longer, but I didn't let them play too rough or too long).

As far as the clots... I don't know... it was really cold outside when he went out, and I couldn't get out with him (been getting a lot of headaches again and cold makes them worse). He was at an angle where I couldn't tell... so I'm going to "believe" there weren't any. He did seem to be straining a bit the second time he peed, but truthfully, I was afraid to put my coat and hood on to see. I'm probably a terrible person for "not" going out there, but I "need" to believe we could have two days clot free. I try to let myself believe that there's nothing I could do about it anyway, so it doesn't matter if I see them or not.... BUT.. it "does" matter. I guess right now, I'm kind of in denial.. and I know that's not good, but I just need to feel that he's having a clot free day, even if it's not true... maybe if I don't see it, it doesn't exist... nothing like hiding my head in the sand huh?

Mike is sound asleep next to my desk chair. He's snoring like a big white bear... must be tired. The little one always wants to play first thing in the morning, and he tries his best to ignore her until he gets in his morning nap. :-)

Baby Kate is curled up on Mike's lazy boy. Poor Mike is afraid to jump up on it anymore, so she's taken it over (at least until his leg heals). When I see he wants to get up there, I pick him up and put him up and then watch for when he's ready to get down and pick him up again to put him on the floor. He doesn't seem to want to go up there very often anymore, and it breaks my heart because I know how much he loves it.

Last night, I couldn't help but cry for Tyson's mom and dad. Poor Tyson gave such a good fight. It kills having one you love so much go to the Rainbow Bridge. When I was reading his thread, I couldn't stop thinking that I will be in their shoes (hopefully not to) soon. It's so heartbreaking. My prayers are with them.

Hi Gabby,

Thanks for the wonderful thoughts and wishes. Mike wouldn't put up with blankets or heating pads... he's much too hot blooded for that. LOL He tries to find the coolest place to sleep at night, but I do massage his leg every day. It seems to help. Give sweet Layla some big hugs from me and nose kisses from the kids.

Hey Cindy,

It's so good to hear from you. You guys are never far from my thoughts and always in my prayers. Praying that both boys are on the train again. Give them bunches of belly rubs from me and nose kisses from the kids.

My sister-in-law is going to pick me up in a little while... used the last of my coffee and have to get a few things in case I can't get out again in the next couple days, so I'm gonna get going.

Sending loads of love to everyone. God bless you all.