Patti's Chat

Well, for those of you who do not know - we did have to call an ambulance last week.

While Dave was attempting to make holes in a plastic top for a caterpillar house he missed and shoved a "Leatherman" knife all the way through his middle finger. The knife came out the bottom and let me just say this - I knew head wounds bled badly but I had no idea finger wounds do too! Well, I realized quickly that we had an emergency on our hands when I came from the kitchen with a rag so that I could put a turnicate on it and stop the bleeding. Dave would not let go of his fingers - he had them all PRESSED together with a death grip! I finally convinced him to let go and I tied a rag around the first and middle fingers. The blood kept dripping in huge drips out of his finger.

In the meantime - Dave was quickly fading on me - he went from saying to me (bent over) "honey I think you're going to have to take me somewhere to.....Oh my gosh - I feel like I'm gonna pass out - call an ambulance!" - (on the floor and leaning to one side).

I did just that - I called 9-1-1 because it was clear to me that he WAS passing out. Josh was home with me and he was crying and frantic!!! I asked him to get the phone for me and I continued to try and fan Dave to keep him from passing out and talking to him about breathing and calming down.

Within a minute of being on the phone with 9-1-1 and giving her a quick run down of what I was dealing with and our address - DAVE WAS OUT! He was passed out!

I told the 9-1-1 Operator that he passed out and she said to me "Don't take your eyes off of him and say his name loudly and clearly and continue to fan him."

I got Josh calmed to the point that he could help me fan his Dad and I went on to say Dave's name and he finally came to - that's such a spooky process! His eyes were rolling around and he was slurring his words! SPOOKY!

Well, above are the pictures from the whole event and because Blogger has decided to act up I can't actually see the pictures and the order I have uploaded them so you'll have to decifer them yourself :))

The ones without stitches are obviously at the hospital before the doc stitched him up and then the ones with the stitches are from here at our kitchen sink when I was helping him clean it and put the dressing back on it.

Happy Birthday Heather - my big CHEESE!



This picture is always fun to take. One day these two may not even live in the same city to get a birthday picture together so these are priceless to me!


Lord have mercy - these two are crazy together! Truly a sisterhood relationship!

Okay so let's face it - time goes by, things take place and I snap pictures and don't share them right away. Then, I find myself wanting to share them and they all are still in the camera. When I finally download them I have some random events that are all lumped together. So, here they are...

I just had to share this - it's a recent post from my Pastor about how others can influence what you're doing or want to do, what you believe in for your family, your children, your passions in life etc. I couldn't help but hear this clearly as I read it.

I am ME and God has designed me to do something GREAT for Him, as He has all of us. Now, I can choose to move away from what I believe God has chosen me for or stay close to Him and continue in what I am doing. I have many friends and family members that I love dearly - some I stay in touch with more often than others but at times I find myself hearing a "crushing response" so to speak. Something they say will make me rethink what I'm doing or what I'm passionate about because that particular person doesn't truly understand ME and what God has asked me to do. That doesn't make them a bad influence necessarily but they can surely crush a dream, steal joy and dampen my motivation if I continue to listen to them and believe what they say. So, I love this post by Pastor Furtick cause it's true - IGNORE WHAT THEY SAID because if GOD said - that is WHAT SHOULD BE SAID!

Go chase your dreams, fulfill your life's purpose and don't let anyone steer you off that path!

Here's the link to Pastor Furtick's Post - it's worth a minute to read, it's short but clear!


http://www.stevenfurtick.com/leadership/ignoring-what-they-said/

Jer 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for YOU..."

Missi says: "Why do they call my name but then when I move they tell me to sit my butt back down on this cold snow? Oh, I get it, I'm suppose to sit here and smile for the picture with Josh."

Today the kids and I were heading out for a unplanned walk with our dog. The weather is beautiful but just cool enough that we all slipped on a hoodie.

We just so happened to ALL put on our ElamN8Cancer hoodies in honor of our late friend and courageous hero Brandon Elam.

Brandon went to be with the Lord just one year ago in October. He was 16 years old. He had a 3 year battle with cancer at a young age and through his battle he touched so many lives and truly brought a community together. Brandon and his family live here in our neighborhood and Heather attended school with him at Porter Ridge High School. Heather has known Brandon since elementary school.

The Elam Family-- pictured next to a tree that was planted in honor of Brandon here in our neighborhood.

In October they began a Brandon's Birthday Bash and we bought these hoodies to support Home Town Heroes. Home Town Heroes is a non-profit organization that supports families with children who have terminal diseases etc. They are truly heroes and they give generously of their own time and money to do this.

This is the logo that is on our hoodies.

In Brandon's short life he left us with such a legacy of courage, faith, patience, love and laughter! I truly want my life to be one that has an impact on others.

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"Forget yourself for others and others will not forget you!"