Skylar surgery
Deb and I were at Egleston Children's Hospital at 6 a.m. for Skylar's surgery. Our wee one has a condition known as "trigger finger" on her left thumb. If the choice were mine, I would have left her finger alone, not wanting anyone to cut on my baby. But her mother was confident it was the right thing to do. I'm happy to report that all was successful. She is home now, with a huge bandage around her hand which she hardly seems to notice. She kisses the boo-boo on her toe where the IV was connected. Kids are so resilient!

Her father was present. He and my daughter were never in love. They simply made a baby. Slowly I've moved past anger and resentment, and now pray for the young man. I think he has made some major strides of maturity since Skylar has come along. As we talked at breakfast and I tried to get to know him as a person, I felt I could probably come to like this guy. I am thankful for the capacity to forgive. Such is a gift from God, I believe.

Blogging Etiquette
I do not believe we should attack someone's person because of what he or she thinks. It is perfectly acceptable to challenge a statement, counter it, and even better it through logic. And I am sure that along the way I have broken my own commandment concerning this matter. I've tried to evolve and better myself as a conversationalist here on t-Blog. Perhaps it is my greatest benefit from two plus years at this place. Periodically someone comes along with insults, and name-calling. There is enough fire within that sometimes I want to get in there and behave likewise.  Just be aware that I think one thing that makes our little blogging community a cut above most is our capacity to respect one another even as we are free to differ. I think we should zealously guard that careful balance.

Conversation with Linda
Linda is a brand new Christian. Deb and I conversed with her for about an hour and a half tonight about her newfound faith. She is very excited. I had a lot to say, and I'll not bore you with the specifics. Well, maybe one day I will! But, here is the outline I used as I conversed with her about how her life has now changed because of Christ.
Her relationship is different with:
God - He now lives within
Self - A proper love of self will emerge
Family - Following Christ will make you a better wife and mother
Church - You have a new spiritual family
World - You are different - the world will not always understand you, but they need what you have

Walking in the rain
I walked my usual 3 miles today, in a steady rain. I was soaked. Strangely, I enjoyed it. And I was the only person on the trail. Wonder why?

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posted by: squirrelzone (reply)
post date: 09.14.07 (7:32 pm)

Hope the surgery corrects the safety switch for that trigger finger.

As for Blogging Etiquette I do agree with you. Yet we run the risk when we visit someone else's blog were they may not subscribe to the same principles as you. And it is for that reason why I will not comment on some of the other bloggers here and elsewhere. It's not that I'm afraid to stand up for what I believe in. It's because they will revert to childish name calling when you bring up valid points that contradict what they say. I have a saying that rings true but I will not share it here because it might ruffles some feathers. If you would like to know I will be happy to tell you in a private message.

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posted by: PastorDave (reply)
post date: 09.14.07 (7:41 pm)

Reply to: squirrelzone
I would sure like to know that saying. Send it my way, please.

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posted by: auntconi (reply)
post date: 09.14.07 (9:14 pm)


I am so pleased to hear that Skylar is home and doing well. I remember when my son required hernia surgery when he was about four, and how it hurt me to see him have to go through that. I’d rather have it happen to me than to one of my children. I am sure all parents feel that way.

Etiquette ~ ah yes! We must be good boys and girls ~ remember what your mama taught you! Good!

And about walking in the rain ~ one time I returned from a walk when it started to rain, and when I came inside I heard, “didn’t your mama tell you to come in out of the rain?” ~ and of course I did the LOL and flicked water on him. Then there is that song, “Singing in the Rain” accompanied by dancing up and down the street.

((hugs)) to Skylar from aunt.coni

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posted by: bawdy (reply)
post date: 09.15.07 (11:41 am)

I've never heard of trigger finger. Glad to hear the surgery was a success.

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posted by: lisa (reply)
post date: 09.15.07 (9:04 pm)

best recovery wishes and prayers for little skyler!

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posted by: auntconi (reply)
post date: 09.16.07 (4:44 pm)

Just checking to see how Skylar is doing with her
bandaged hand ~ hope she is doing fine!
Please hug her for auntconi ~ ((hugs))

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posted by: PastorDave (reply)
post date: 09.16.07 (7:26 pm)

Reply to: auntconi
Rain can be fun. As a kid, I enjoyed putting on the raincoat and playing in the rain and the puddles. Strange kid, I know.

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posted by: PastorDave (reply)
post date: 09.16.07 (7:27 pm)

Reply to: auntconi
Skylar is doing great. She seems not to even be bothered by the hand. Same great kid.

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posted by: PastorDave (reply)
post date: 09.16.07 (7:28 pm)

Reply to: lisa
Thank you. Prayers are always welcome.

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posted by: almsthvn (reply)
post date: 09.16.07 (8:49 pm)

Prayers for a speedy and full recovery for li'l Skylar!

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posted by: spook102956 (reply)
post date: 09.17.07 (8:27 am)

I like the forgiveness part. And I hope that Skylar is recovering well. I don't want to sound like sour grapes but be grateful you have a job that you can walk 3 miles in the rain. But I could not do what you do--that's probably why God didn't call me to be a preacher. I enjoy your blogs!

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posted by: auntconi (reply)
post date: 09.17.07 (8:53 pm)

Reply to: PastorDave
hmm ~ bet you'd a been one to eat the mudpies i used to make ~ i used to tell my brother they were 'chocolate' ~ but he still wouldn't eat them ~ just ran hollering to mommy that i was mean ~ hmmm can you imagine that???

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posted by: auntconi (reply)
post date: 09.17.07 (8:58 pm)

Glad to hear Skylar is doing fine ~ ((hugs))

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