May 10, 2008 Greenwalt Benefit

So much for sleep! lol. Larry and I barely slept last night because Kennedy wanted to cry the whole time. We took turns on who got up each time, and we really didn't know what to do to help her. I think she was bloated and was having gas pains, but Larry didn't want me giving her the gas medicine. It was a rough night, and I felt really bad for her because there wasn't much we could do.

This morning was Gaudy Gala day at The Living Room, but I could not get myself up. I slept in until 11:30 a.m., and I could've slept longer if Larry would've let me. Man it was rough being up all night, and even though we took turns--we were both still awake. I heard that all the ladies had a blast, and I wish I had the energy to get up and go to it. Sleep was top on my list this morning :(

We were even 2 hours late for the Greenwalt benefit because we slept in too late! Once everyone got showers and baths, we got there around 3 p.m. to Moose Acres. It was great to see everyone there supporting our favorite family from The Living Room! Almost all the Oreo Truffles sold too (I think Danny Reese bought most of them).

Larry and I started going car shopping today. We do not agree at all when it comes to getting a more reliable vehicle, and there is no way we are going to be totally happy. Because of finances, we are getting rid of both of our vehicles to be able to get a lower payment on one vehicle. It is going to be interesting only having one car, but we will make it work. Right now we have my junker-clunker that rarely even starts, and a 2 door Explorer. So we don't drive my car because we don't know if it will start, and even if it did...the inspection is dead, the side mirror is gone, and the windshield is cracked. It just isn't a safe car to put my two children in. The Explorer doesn't have enough room for us. We have to squeeze Kennedy in the back seat and then Larry has to sit squished up to the steering wheel to make room for the car seat to latch. lol, it just isn't comfortable and I get really stressed when I have to go somewhere alone with Kennedy. It is very difficult to get her in and out of the vehicle and it makes me want to say LOTS of bad words! lol

The scary thing about getting a car is the car payment. Right now, we do not have a car payment, and it is a struggle to make ends meet. Now we have a baby, diapers, formula, and not to mention all the doctor bills added to our home and I know that will squeeze us tighter than ever. Giving up both of our cars to put towards the down payment will lower our loan payment, and that makes me happy. We are even going to put the $$ from the motorcycle towards the next car. Now we just need to agree on the car!! lol. That's the hard part!!! lol.

Kaylee and I went to The Living Room to meet up with Chris Voorhees, Mary Beth Blair, and Jeannie Hurley to rehearse our special mom song for the Mother's Day Service. It was truly the most difficult song I have ever had to learn, but so worth all the practice we put into it. We were there until 9 p.m. going over it again and again. If you want to hear the song, check out this link. http://youtube.com/watch?v=RxT5NwQUtVM I can't wait to do it and get both of the church services over with...I am a nervous wreck over this song. I know that is crazy because I am on stage all the time with praise and worship, but I feel more pressure with this song for some reason. I couldn't have asked for a better God chick team to sing it with me though. We are going to rock the house tomorrow.

Update on JR Butcher:
I am sure if you check the comments Jill can give you a more accurate update, but I heard that the surgery went well. Most of the tumor was removed but some of it was embedded in his brain tissue and it could not be taken out. Someone even told me that they found another lump near his thyroid gland that had to be removed. He will start chemotherapy as soon as possible, but his outcome looks good for the most part. His spirits are high, and some of the City police officers have visited him in the hospital.