Wow! This is finally the first post of the new year. I have high hopes for this year, but I just have to tell ya…..not that great thus far!

It has been one hell of a week. One of Blair’s students, Sean Dennis (a senior), was killed in a car accident this past Sunday night. We have seen how something of this magnitude can impact a small community. There was at least 700 people in attendance at his service this past Thursday night. Blair has lost several students over the years, but for some reason this time it really touched/burdened him. With that starting off our week, it is only natural that one of the girls would get sick. Chloe had strep until Thursday & was finally able to go back to preschool. Now I have a sore throat and fever to start off this weekend! YAY!

As if all that wasn’t enough to stress us out, Blair’s father is in the hospital. Larry went in this past Tuesday for tests & then was admitted to the hospital Wednesday afternoon. Originally, he was told that his heart appeared to be about 30% enlarged & that there was some problems with his liver. They help him get rid of a ton of fluid which seemed to help him feel better by Thursday. Today (Friday), Blair’s dad had a heart cath. performed. We honestly weren’t expecting the news we received at all. We were rather blindsided. The test showed a complete blockage of 3 of the main arteries, a small percentage of flow/function of the heart, and a blood clot within the heart. The main concern is that the heart is too weak for any type of surgery. Plus, a blood clot can be a major problem. The heart specialist is supposed to come around the hospital around 10am tomorrow to tell is what to expect. Everyone, please pray! Blair’s dad is only 63 & has many years of spunk & meanness left in him. We are so fortunate that Larry is in the hospital here in Montgomery & we are able to be up there alot this weekend. My Aunt Teresa in Pelham has been such a blessing & is keeping the girls for us so that we don’t have to worry about who to watch them, etc.

This is gonna be a good year! Obstacles be damned!