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Forgot to put this in my post from yesterday. I have been scheduled to have a hysterectomy this Friday - June 20th due to a fibroid tumor on the back wall of my uterus. On June 3rd, I had a post surgical ultra sound or sonogram - I hadn't had one for over a 1-1/2 years or more and at the time the tumor was at a size that the only option I had was a hysterectomy. I was dreading the long recovery time - over 6 weeks. With a 6 & 4 year old - this was not a good thing & I only had help for 2 weeks then pretty much on my own. I began to pray that God do a miracle and that I wouldn't have to have major surgery. Well a couple of days after my sonogram, I received a call from my doctor. He told me that my tumor had shrunk & I now have other options. The option we choose was a procedure done in the office with a 3-5 day recovery period. PRAISE THE LORD!!!!!!!!! Isn't He great?!?!?!?!? He never ceases to amaze me. I'll be having the procedure done on July 21st. Mom & Dad are going to try to come for a few days to help me out while I recover. MY GOD IS AWESOME!!!!!!!
Just wanted to share my GREAT news.
Love Sandy
Where do I start? On Friday the 13th we closed on Martha's house. The Auction was held May 31st - everything was we had for sale was sold. Some for pennies on the dollar - but at least we didn't have to deal with additional stuff. It was a bitter-sweet emotion. Ron became kinda teary eyed - these things were Martha's life. When we look back, there may have been some things we would have loved to keep, but then we come home & see our crowded basement and realize we were better off without the items.
Everyday for the past 2 weeks I've been cleaning Martha's house - trying to get her house ready for the closing. A week ago Sunday, I smelt a nasty smell in Martha's basement. Upon further investigation we found the shower filled with poo & toilet paper. Disgusting!! So last Monday I spent my day waiting for the Speedy Rooter to come clear out the pipes. $180 later we were good to go. Just a minor set back. Then the appraiser for FHA said we had to chip the paint off along the bottom of one side of the house then all around the shed in the back yard and we could not have any chips on the ground. We took our wet-vac over there & sucked up the paint chips you could have eaten off the ground. Apparently it passed. Friday morning I got the last load - Praise the Lord!!!
Also, since I last wrote, I graduated from Massage Therapy School!!!!! Now all I have to do is take my boards. My plan is to take them by the end of June or first of July so I won't forget what I've learned. I'll also have to take a CPR/Firs Aid class in order to be licensed in Iowa. God is soooooo Gooooood!! Ron & the kids are glad I'm home at night now. I've already had a lady at church ask me if I would come to her house w/my table & do a massage. My hopes are to work in a clinic somewhere. I know God will open the door when that time comes. I'm just ready to get my house organized. It's been neglected the past month or so with school and getting ready to sell Martha's house.
Better go for now - God is doing some awesome things in our lives & we can't wait to see what's next!!
Love to all & blessings,
Ron, Sandy, Katrina, Logan, Oreo & Abby (our new puppy)
The count down for school begins - only 4 weeks to go!!! YEAAAAAAAAA I had 3 major test and passed all 3 a couple of weeks ago. I took last Friday and Saturday following the test to clean my house since it had been neglected for several weeks. Still have winter clothes sorting to do but will get there when I can. Met with an auctioneer and have set the auction for May 30th. Haven't had the ambition to sort through things - only done a couple of cabinets in the kitchen. Have a lot more things to go through.
This past Friday night we had an interested party look at Martha's house - we think he's going to buy it. Our attorney said it sounded like a good amount and we don't have to pay Realtor cost. It was kind of a fluke - the mother to this guy was walking down the street and started asking a neighbor about the house. She was unable to help her so she gave her the name of the neighbors just up from her (they were always the ones helping Martha). They were able to give her a lot of information about the house then gave her our number. We met with him Friday night and he was very interested in the house. Ron will call the guy to let him know we've talked to our attorney and it's okay to move forward w/everything - he's already approved with the bank as well. This is nothing but a God Thing!!
Anyway, just wanted to share our good news!!
Love to all and to all those moms out there - if I don't get back on here before then - have a Happy Mother's Day
The Scotts,
Ron, Sandy, Katrina, Logan & Oreo
Life in the Scott household is more busy than ever. With trying to finish school, going through Martha's belongings to get ready for a sale, church functions, trying to keep up with the laundry, house work - whew - I catch myself coming and going. I'm sure this is the case for many, but it still doesn't make it easy. I guess you just deal with it and take it one moment at a time.
We contacted a contractor to give us an estimate on remodeling Martha's house. We want to replace carpet, repaint and knock down a wall in between the kitchen and dining room. Hopefully this will bring more for the house when we go to sell it.
The other day I was going through some drawers and found around 6 unopened vinyl lace tablecloths that were the same. In total, there are probably at least 75-100 tablecloths that she owned. It is unreal. She has a lot of trinkets as well. Some antique some she bought at goodwill. Needless to say, we have our work cut out for us. Our thing is finding the time to go over there and separated everything.
Well, I graduate June 2nd. I am so glad to see the light at the end of the tunnel. We've been doing belt work the last couple of weeks. This is also called "Muscular - Tendon - Re-education" (MTR). In short, the belt has a ratchet and is put around a person's hips and tighten to re-align the hips. More or less, when you lay on your back see how your feet are placed - if they're straight up and down, then you have aligned hips, but if they turn out or in, your hips are mis-aligned. The belt is left on for 10 minutes then tightened and left on for 1 minute then it's loosened. It sounds painful, but when its done you feel like a new person - you walk different as well.
Well just wanted to fill everyone on what's happening in the Scott's house. We have plans on Memorial weekend to go to Janean and Deryl's house. The kids are real excited about the trip. If you'd like to join us, let us know (or I guess you'd need to let Janean or Deryl know). Have a WONDERFUL, RESURRECTED Easter!! Praise God Jesus is Alive!!!!!!!!!
Love,
Ron, Sandy, Katrina, Logan & Oreo
Angels work for God and watch over kids when God has to go do something else.
--Mitchell, 7
My guardian angel helps me with math, but he's not much good for science.
--Henry, 8
Angels don't eat, but they drink milk from Holy Cows.
--Jack, 6
Some of the angels are in charge of helping heal sick animals and pets. And if they don't make the animals get better, they help the child get over it.
--Vicki, 8
Angels have a lot to do and they keep very busy. If you lose a tooth, an angel comes in through your window and leaves money under your pillow. Then when it gets cold, angels go north for the winter.
--Sara, 6
We said goodbye to Martha today!! At 6:30 this morning we received a call from the nursing home - Martha had passed away between 6:15 & 6:20. I was saddened that we weren't there when she left us, but the nurse said there were a couple of people in the room with her. We know she's no longer in pain. Thank-you Lord.
On Wednesday last week, I spent several hours with her. There is one moment I will never forget. She was mumbling to herself so I went to her side to see if she needed anything. Her reply was "No honey, I don't need anything." Then she said something that really touched me. She said "I am so happy - I've had a good life - God has given me a good life" I agreed with her and said God has been very good to you. In which she replied, "Yes, he has made me real happy" Then she proceeded to look up toward the ceiling and said "Thank you God for making me happy". The sincerity in her face was so evident. Later that evening when Ron and I were talking, I shared this incident with him. A look of surprise and amazement came upon his face then he shared with me that earlier as he was praying, he asked God to give him a sign that Martha had truly changed after my prayer with her. This was God's way to show Ron that Martha had truly made a heart change. After this point, Martha's countenance was totally changed - she had a glow about her. Praise the Lord He still moves.
Saturday, Martha's Step-son, Raymond and his wife Elsie came down to say their goodbyes to Martha from Newport Minnesota (just outside of Minneapolis). They've been out of contact with her for a few years. They were able to say their goodbyes and Martha was alert enough to know who they were. This gave them some closure. Our visit has been very good - they are great loving people. This afternoon we made the rest of the funeral arrangements. Martha had prepared everything else so very minor details have had to be made.
Well just wanted to share our loss. She will always be in our hearts.
Thank you for all your prayers over the past several months.
Love,
The Scotts (Ron, Sandy, Katrina, Logan & Oreo)
