Sunday, September 21, 2008

"Life at the Flemings" Ella turns "1", Katie's 1st Comp., Kyle to the ER

What can I say, there is always excitement at the Fleming house. Let me first start with the two "good" things. We celebrated and rejoiced as Ella turned 1 year old last week. Like I said in my last post it is so hard to believe that Katie turned "12", now couple that with my other daughter turning "1". How awesome is that! I am so blessed to get to enjoy this time with Katie as she is becoming a young woman and at the same time start all over with Ella. It has been a long hard year, but worth every minute of it. We have enjoyed Ella so much and we are looking forward to many many more birthdays to come. We so much want her to be off of her medication and just be herself and not have to worry about anymore seizures. This is our prayer for the coming year, that Ella would be able to come off of the Phenobarbitol and not have another seizure "ever". Please join me in praying that for Ella.

Our other good thing is that Katie had her first competition yesterday. They did not win, but let me just say they did awesome. They had the worst practices this past week where they could not stick any of their stunts, the counting was off, and the tumbling was terrible. They got yelled at several times by the coach and the moral was just really down on Friday, but Saturday was great!!! They nailed all of it!! They did such a great job and were so proud. Katie even competed in a "jump off" doing toe touches, right hurdler, and pike and did an awesome job. We were so proud of them!! By the way, if anybody would like to see them and three other middle schools (new hope, north whitfield, valley point) perform in an exhibition, it is this coming Sunday (Sept. 28th) at Westside Middle School at 3:00, cost is $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for students. It's not a competition, so no pressure for the girls!! Please come, Katie would love it!!!

Now, lastly, back to the ER we go, but this time not with Ella. While I was at Katie's competition in Rome Saturday, Kyle had a football game. Tim called as we were heading home and told me they were on their way to the Emergency Room. Kyle had hit a guy head-on and bounced back onto the ground on top of his head. For a few minutes he could not get up because he was feeling dizzy and sick to his stomach. The other coaches encouraged Tim to take him to the ER to be checked out. They told him that he probably just had a mild concussion and to just take it easy for the next couple of days. He has a huge knot on the back of his head and still feels a little weak and dizzy, but other than that he is fine. Football is such a scary sport and makes me very nervous. Kyle is a very tough and aggressive player, and I never thought he would get hurt, but who am I kiddin, they put them in gear from head to toe for a reason, and even that doesn't protect them. Anyway, I thank God he is okay and will just pray protection over him every time he hits the field.

Well, once again, I just tought I would update everyone on our exciting week. Hope you enjoyed it and will come back for the next exciting "Life at the Flemings".

8 comments:

Maddie said...

whew! how do you get it all done?? I can't believe little Ella is already a year old. We will definitely join you in praying that she can come off her meds and be seizure free! Way to go Katie! Glad to hear Kyle is ok! Shana you didn't read any of that did you??

Brad and Shana said...

Yes, Tammy, I read every word. Angela, I totally agree.....prayers of protection all around. I still can't believe I willingly let my child play a sport where the protective gear weighs more than they do. Ugh!!

I'm glad he's okay.

So very happy about your girls birthday milestones.

Blessings to you and your family.

By the way, did you see my post about Bryce's first football game? I have some pictures/video of it. It is the post dated 9/17 if you haven't seen it.

Jenny said...

Wow...so glad Kyle is alright! I've said it before and I'll say it again...you've got some great kids. It's so hard to believe Ella is already 1. I'm proud of Katie for doing so well! Love you guys!

The Wild World of Richmond said...

Woohooo!!! Ella, Katie and Kyle are AWESOME!!!! Love you guys so much! Your life sounds as crazy busy as mine. I feel like I live in my van.
hugs to all,
Terri

Tamara Chastain said...

What an exciting week. I too am glad Klye is ok. I worry about Mason, this is his first year playing.

Klingbeil Family said...

Wow what a week! Ella being one already - not to mention Katie growing into a young woman! Time sure does fly! I remember Kailey and Kyle being in the nursery together and it seems like yesterday!
So glad Kyle is okay. Don't you just love medical terminology preceded by an 'only' as in "It's only a mild concussion - he will be fine"
We will be sure to continue our prayers for Ella to be able to come off her medication and be seizure free for life!

Tammy Howard said...

What a great family you have.

I love all the new pics. They grow up fast. We are still praying that Ella get off all medication as soon as possible.

Katie, We are proud of you. Way to go girl!

I'm glad Kyle is okay. I really love that Florida blue jersey. Think we could add a little orange to it?

Thanks for the update. Thanks for your comment and praying for Nipper.

The Wild World of Richmond said...

Hey Angela, Tag, You're It!!! Read my blog to find out about it.
Terri