Dat Dat Has Taken Over the Blog

Dat Dat has taken over the blog!!!! Enjoy the picture of Todd with his trophy. Yes, Todd Jr. was part of a 10-0 season (The Lions should draft him) that ended with him preserving the shutout. It was the second to last play and they ran right at him (What a mistake that was), everyone was blocked including Todd. It looked like they were going to run for a 70 yard touchdown, the hole was there when all of a sudden this #75 (looked like Howie Long to me) heaved his blocker off (threw him to the ground on his back), and took the ball carrier out with a massive hit to the midsection (he finally listened to his Dat Dat on how to shed a block and tackle). The hit was so hard that the ball carrier almost fumbled the ball. The Panama City Barracudas were barely able to get off one more play after that. Below is a picture from earlier in the year when Todd Jr. was a captain.

Tomorrow Todd Jr. and I head down to the Bay after we take Robin dog to puppy prison, I mean, the spa (poor Robin). I can't wait to see my lovely wife and beautiful children. We will have a wonderful 10 days together before we have to return. I want to thank everyone for the prayers for Natalia, they are working and please keep them up. Nat went to the Dr. on Wednesday and had a great report.

Please be safe if you are traveling espceially up north. It sounds like you will have your share of snow. I feel for you all but will enjoy the 80 degree Christmas Day. We love you all very much and have a blessed Christmas Day.

Dat Dat

Bay County Tiny Mites Champs!!!!!

Thant is right, Todd Jr's team won their championship game 32-0 for a 10-0 undefeated season!!!!!!! I am so excited I was able to be there... he even made a great tackle! He says he wants to play next year, so, we will see. I am back in Tampa.... Meme and Foe Foe loaded Grant, Grady and myself into their car and brought us this way. It was tight, but we made it. The weather is really beautiful here Meme, Foe Foe, the boys and myself were able to go to Clearwater to visit the Columbia Restaurant... on of my favorites... for a 1905 Salad. We had a good time and even made it there and back with out too much Grady Drama.

Yesterday was Chemo... glad it is done... my next one is on the 30th "Happy New Year!" Apparently all my lab numbers were good and I slept through the entire thing which is always really nice.

MeMe and Foe Foe have taken the boys out for the day to have some good quality time before they head back to Alabama to spend some time with Nana, Father Dear, Rebecca and David.

I really want to thank all of you for your prayers and well wishes, they mean so much to me.

Time for a nap or Dada is gonna start fussing

Yucky, Yucky, Yucky, I just feel yucky.

I guess that makes a strong statement. I am "past" my "Yucky" days, but don't tell my stomach, because I think it is confused, it, being my stomach, has decided I have more dues to pay. If I could just puke, I might feel better. Grady Joe is a complete mess and I feel as if I have no control over him... I actually had to call Todd Sr on speaker phone tonight to "lay down the law!" He, Grady Joe, kept kicking me in my port tonight, and if you have never had that happen, be very, very thankful, it hurts, it sucks and I was oh so graciously informed on Monday that I will have to keep it for two, yes two YEARS.... just in case... how reassuring is that. Grant is a mess... trying to walk and talk all at the same time. I feel though that I am so wrapped up in how bad I feel that I am really missing out. I am trying so hard. But I am so tired. I am also missing the Big Todds so much that to think about it only makes me want to cry. Maybe it would help if I could cry... I really don't feel sorry for myself... I really feel bad for everyone around me... I should be able to take care of myself and my family... but I hurt... I physically hurt. Can I really make it to April. Please God, If You can Hear Me, Help Me. On a funny note, tomorrow we are taking Grady Joe to the new Wiregrass Town Center just a couple of miles from here.... they are having the Ellen DeGeneres Dance Cam there tomorrow... let's just hope the little man puts on his usual show and makes it to LA to see Ellen... we were kidding with him about it tonight and said that Grammie and Dada would have to take him... he said "no, Mommy go!" I love you too Grady!

Maybe tonight I can ask for just a small personal/selfish prayer please give my little boys peace, my husband the knowledge that I love him so very much and for just a little relief from the pain, I am sorry to be so needy but thank you to you all... All my love, The Nat