HIP BURSITIS

Well, I finally went to the doctor yesterday about my dang right hip that has been hurting for months (it is hard to admit that SOMEONE is getting OLD). Anyway, after getting the diagnosis, and finding out what is going on, and getting an injection in the ole right hip, I sat down and just cried (from relief). I couldn't understand why stairs and long walks were so painful......

What is hip bursitis and what symptoms does it cause?
There are two major bursae of the hip, which can both be associated with stiffness and pain around the hip joint. The trochanteric bursa is located on the side of the hip. It is separated significantly from the actual hip joint by tissue and bone. Trochanteric bursitis frequently causes tenderness of the outer hip, making it difficult for patients to lie on the involved side, frequently making sleep difficult. It also causes a dull, burning pain on the outer hip that is often made worse with excessive walking or stair climbing. The ischial bursa is located in the upper buttock area. It can cause dull pain in this area that is most noticeable climbing up hill.

I requested pool therapy, as I will win this battle, now that I know what I am battling!

TORNADOS IN MISSOURI

Being from Texas, tornados are pretty common...but this has been the MISSOURI TORNADO YEAR 2008! We had one right by the church on Thursday around 3:30p.m. Clint was even calling around being sure his parents were safe. CB was at his clinic, and I was in Clinic Adminstration in meetings, so we were safe. The tornado was spotted right by the park by our house! We did not have any damage. As you can see our 10th Inning fields were damaged...BUT NOT THE CONCESSION STAND!

But lets talk about the concesssion stand. Since the season began Memorial weekend, we have opened the stand ONE Saturday, and at that, we closed early due to storms in the area. We did not open this Saturday, as there was too much tornado damage to the fields, as I said earlier.

Now, let me whine just a little. We have had almost 12 inches of rain this month, and the record is 13 inches. They forcast rain EVERY DAY this week, including Saturday. Must I remind you of what Saturday is?????? FIREFALL!!!!! My second favorite day of the year (first is Halloween, of course). FIREFALL was rained out LAST year....I am praying that mother nature will behave and let us enjoy a fun filled day with friends and fabulous fireworks!!!!!!

Thanks Mark for letting me use your tornado pics!

WOMEN OF FAITH 2008

OH MY GOODNESS! I cannot even explain the blessing we received attending this year's conference. It is simply unbelievable. Kathy, Lisa, Dana and myself headed out Thursday for a fabulous weekend. We were quite put out because at the fancy hotel we were staying, the breakfast buffet was $20!! Seriously??? Well, we went Friday morning cuz we were hungry, and we were introduced to the best made to order crepes we have EVER had. Saturday morning we got up at 5:30 to spend that $20 again!!!

The 2nd picture is a group of St John's managers who also attended Women of Faith, 3 for the first time, but, they ALL said not the last! Once you go, you will move heaven and earth to attend again. We got a special treat, as Natalie Grant was NOT scheduled to be there, but she was......oh my!!!!! Nicole C Mullin was fabulous all on her own, but she had some kids with her...well, they ROCKED! The WORSHIP TEAM was phenomenal, and the speakers out did themselves. Well, I could go on and on...

Next year, it will be in KC, March 13 and 14....

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY CHARLES & TOY

29 YEARS

We have been married 29 years today!

THE WEDDING AND RECEPTION JUNE 7, 2008

We spent 2.5 hours taking pictures before the wedding. And Kristin looked as beautiful at the end of all that as she did at the beginning. We had so much fun, and then the reception was also a blast. It was warm in the ballroom, but it didn't stop the fun. The last picture is Clint and his sister, Tobi. Where they are, there is ALWAYS a party, and lots of laughing. My batteries went out before I could get pictures of my eldest brother, who I think, aside from the bride and groom, danced the most.

The happy couple are on their honeymoon in Mexico finally, after having their flights canceled due to weather on Monday. We are babysitting the dogs, and they are behaving, but also reminding me I do not want an animal. I will borrow theirs occassionally.

To our annual Women Of Faith conference tomorrow in St. Louis! Can't wait. All total, I think there is about 20 of us going, alot of managers from St. John's attending. And then....FIREFALL!

PREPARATION BEFORE THE WEDDING

1. Tobi's family
2. Justin and Channing...we are waiting on the Bride.
3. Clint, Robert and Ty deep in rehearsal, as you can see, very serious
4. My family met for breakfast on the wedding morning, and then the wedding party is off to the salon
5. Kristin is getting her hair done and reading a letter we brought her from Clint
6. Tobi getting all dolled up
7. Finishing touches on our bride
8. The wedding party waiting on the mothers to get beautiful
9. What fun we all had there....

And then off to the church by 1:00.....Clint and Kristin were to see each other around 1:30 so they could start all the picture taking. Another post later

MR.AND MRS. CLINT BARTLEY

Here they are. We had a wonderful time at the wedding and I will blog more later, but wanted to post a picture of them.

THE DAY HAS ARRIVED!

The day is here! The rehearsal went well, and the rehearsal dinner was great. Thanks to Dana and Kathy for taking care of things. A good time was had by all, and it is so wonderful to have all our family around! The wedding is at 5:30, and we have to be at the beauty shop at 10:30, and then straight to the church. It will be a long day, but a fun one too. We are lucky to have Clint marrying into a good family. I will post pics when I can!! HAPPY WEDDING!

1 DAY AND COUNTING.....

Today is a big day. Joe Lee, my oldest brother flies in around 11:45. Tobi, Scott and the kids drive in around the same time. Charles' sister, and her family drive in around 2:00 and Honey, Larry and Maggie drive in around 3. Tuxes to be picked up, last minute arrangements for the rehearsal dinner, and to the church for rehearsal at 5:30. If you don't know, CB is doing the ceremony. Dinner will be at 7:30. Fun and excitement!! Bride and groom seem very cool calm and collected,....at THIS point anyway!

2 DAYS AND COUNTING

I almost forgot to post today, since I am off. Charles' parents and our niece will be here this afternoon. I think I will be with Clint this afternoon and most of the evening. We need to practice our dancin'! CB should get off around 2 today. Going to dinner with Clint and the Bartleys. That's it for today!!

3 DAYS AND COUNTING.....

Today is my last full day of work this week. I have a lot to accomplish, my expectations are high. But, I have a few treats to look forward to! A massage at 4:15, and a nail appointment at 5:30. Not sure what I shall do about dinner. The boys have their 'Bachelor Party' tonight, and even the fathers are going for a bit (dinner). I heard some of the wedding party fuss about it being an early night because "Clint will have to be in bed by 11". SO true, he has to have his sleep, like his MAMA! Anyway, if I can get done all I want to at work, I may take the WHOLE day off tomorrow. I would LOVE to go to the Farmer's Market for vegetables! I can't make it on Saturdays due to the Concession Stand. Of course I am off Friday too. All is done for the wedding, other than picking up Tobi's dress from the McMurrys, and getting CB's tux Friday. I may try to do get Tobi's dress tonight. I probably could dust and clean the bathrooms when I get home.....NAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!

4 DAYS AND COUNTING......

Well, today I am getting my haircut (and it needs it). Spoke to the Wedding Planner twice yesterday. She needed to know how many family seats needed to be saved at the reception. Kristin went to the movie with freinds last night, and Clint and Robert went and worked out (they think that is fun-weird!!!!). We are interviewing a doctor today, so it will be busy. I am kinda caught up at work, and if I can stay on track, I might take the whole day off Thursday. But that can change in a minute!

5 DAYS AND COUNTING....

Well, I hate to admit it, but it was a VERY emotional weekend for me. I am very excited for the wedding, and thrilled at his choice...it isn't that. I couldn't stop thinking of....the day he lost his first tooth, the diaper sound of him walking down the hall to our bedroom, his thousands of asthma attacks, he and my mom, oh, I can go on and on. Anyway..l hope I got all that OUT!!!! Clint's Best Man arrived from California and I know he is enjoying Robert. Today I am working, nothing much for the wedding for me, unless Jody or Kristin needs me!