Notes on Life #3

Well, as many of you know March and April are the busiest time of the year for a tax accountant - so although I do write blogs in my mind - they don't quite make it to "paper." The tax season brings its usual craziness with tons of work and a short time to get it all done.  I'd be lying if my perspective was "business as usual", the strain of the hours and being away from family was tough. But, its April 16th, Accountant's Day Off, and I'm glad that life has returned to "normal."

Baby Sofia!

Baby Sofia

The big news of the month - Sofia Rose Carrabello was born on April 4th, weighing 6 lbs, 10 ounces.  She is a quiet baby, with a face of cute expressions and a head full of brown hair. Seems like with all things these days, everything in our lives has some drama and Sofia's birth was no exception.  Corrinne was in the midst of labor at Mercy San Juan when a fire broke out and she had to be evacuated to the other side of the hospital. Fortunately, no one was hurt but it did interrupt quite a few moms in labor including Corrinne.

Apparently, Corrinne and Sofia have opposite blood types which can cause jaundice so they put Sofia in a cooker... I'm not kidding have you ever seen these things it's like a roaster.  Patrick says its a tanning booth, but nah, it's a cooker.

Sofia getting her first tan

Anyway, no worries, mother and baby are fine and Sofia was cooked to perfection so she's out of the oven..

Who Said Life is Fair?

A personal complaint on fairness...  it seems to me if you are given a diagnosis such as ALS you should be given an "out" on other health issues.  Apparently, regardless of what I believe is "fair" that is not the case.  Patrick's blood pressure went up over the past month and Dr. Fujikawa has been running tests to determine what the cause is in the dramatic increase. This added stress is not helpful, and completely contrary to managing high blood pressure.  Patrick started medication so we are working to get this under control.

I didn't get a reprieve either this past month, I came down with strep throat with all the wonderful trimmings; fever, chills and sore throat.  You know an accountant is sick when they miss two days of work during the tax season. Penicillin is a miracle drug though and within 24 hours I was already feeling better.  Wish they had a similar pill for ALS...

Beware of Dogs "Look'n Cute"

Look'n Cute!

Patrick took a slip on the stairs this past month.  Just so you don't worry, he's a little bruised (ego and butt) but fine.  No, he didn't slip because of ALS... he slipped because he was standing at the top of the stairs teasing Roxie, the dog, at the bottom of the stairs.  He got a little to close to the edge of the first step and down he went.  I was in the other room and found him on the stairs after I heard the fall.  He was laying on the stairs when I arrived, he struggled a little to get up, but he managed.  Later, when I questioned him on what happened, in classic Timmons fashion he said "it was Roxie's fault, she was look'n cute." So, we are trying to be extra careful around the dog when she's "look'n cute." I advise you also if you come to visit the Timmons' House - beware of the dog, look'n cute, it can cause falls...

Let's Go to... Detroit?

Patrick and Caitlin are headed on a road trip this summer.  When Patrick asked Caitlin where she wanted to go, she exclaimed "Detroit."  We thought that was an interesting choice of destinations, not exactly Hawaii or New Orleans but hey, it use to be quite the "motor city."  Nah, I doubt they'll actually head to Detroit, but the discussion is on with Caitlin getting the final word on where they are headed... I'll keep you posted.

 ALS Walk

We are thrilled that Mindy Bergstrom & her family and Jennifer Barron are joining us for the October 5th Walk to Defeat ALS.  Also, a big shout out to Jen Kootstra who sponsored our grandsons, Anthony and Christian on the walk and Joan Komaromi, my old college friend, who made a donation! 

I hope to see all of you at the walk, it's for a great cause.  If you can't make it, donations are always appreciated!   You can sign up, make a donation or get more information at Walk to Defeat ALS.

Sign up under Team Timmons!

Things to look forward to...

MAY: England/Scotland Trip
MAY: Caitlin's High School Graduation, Family Coming to Celebrate
JUNE: Visit Patrick's family in Denver
JUNE: Patrick and Cheryl's 30th wedding anniversary!
JULY: Caitlin and Dad Roadtrip
SEPT: Patrick's 50th Birthday!
SOGP meeting ETW - you ladies are the best!

Hope this blog, finds you happy and well!