I love my Ducks & My Boyfriend!

 I case you haven't heard my ducks are headed to the Championship game this Friday...

They are playing UCLA.

If they win they will be in the Rose Bowl on January 2, 2012 (1/2/12)

The thought of this makes me and my family of duckcrazies very happy!

see photo below...

In other news my boyfriend... aka hubby of almost 17 years had surgery today.

He will not be jumping like this anytime soon.

This is our 6 MAJOR surgery together (4 more if you count mine for a total of 10)

We have also been through countless "procedures"

But the surgeries always get me a little nervous and I must admit I was feeling scared about this one.

Our kids were nervous.  Tears were shed.  It was hard to sleep last night.

When the Dr. sits you down and specifically goes through the particulars that could go wrong...

you get a tad bit nervous.

We had prayer circle around the cars before we drove off this morning with all the kids.

God is Good.  ALL the time.

We have been surrounding by a literal OUTPOURING of love from friends and family.

Text messages coming in last night and today.

Food lined up from so many for our family.

People helping with everything under the sun.

Phone calls. 

Visits.

Countless Prayers.

And I would be remiss if I didn't thank the amazing teachers at the girls school.  My kids came home saying that their teachers had privately pulled them aside for prayer, there were extra hugs, smiles, and comforts from friends.  People who shed tears with them and loved them.  I am blessed beyond measure that my kids (and I) can experience this sort of "community"

I have such a huge amount of love in my heart & gratitude for you all you have no idea.

Josh came through surgery in just over 3 hours.

They were able to use the robotic thingamajig.  

We were really praying for that.

They didn't have to open him wide like they did last time... 

instead he has 4 - 1 inch long incisions on his abdomen.

This is a blessing.

I didn't really get to talk to him.

I don't think he will remember that I was even there...

but before he left I stood over the bed and begged him to open his eyes so that our kids would

know that he was okay.

This is the 1/2 second eye opening and smirk I got.

and the only time I saw his eyes since 9:45a.m.

It took him 3 hours in recovery before they moved him to his room...

Josh+drugs=sleep stupor.

I hope tomorrow he is more awake when I get there.

Cause I want to kiss this face.

and just because he can...

the little monkey is sleeping in my bed tonight.

"don't tell daddy I'm sleeping in his spot okay?"

how can I say no?

P.S. Thank you Judy for turning me on to www.aholyexperience.com and the book a thousand gifts.

I just ordered it via Amazon and it will be here Friday.  I have been devouring her blog and find it so encouraging.  If you haven't heard of Ann, her blog, or book, go check it out.  You won't be disappointed.

Love to you all.  Good night.