Currently you are finding me in Evansville Indiana. Home of the Universtiy of Southern Indiana and the home of Ashley and Lena Tiede, better known to many in Northern Indiana as "THE TIEDE GIRLS". I made the four and a half hour trip down here on Wednesday to be with the oldest Tiede girl, Ashley while she had her wisdom teeth surgically removed. Surgery was Thursday and it went very well. I think it even surprised the surgeon how well it went. He spoke to us at great length prior to beginning the procedure and stressed to us the severity of the impaction. He walked us through taking out the top teeth which had roots that protruded into her sinus cavity and then through the bottom two which the roots crossed a main nerve in the jaw. He told us that if he happened to touch that nerve while removing the teeth she could have numbness in the lower jaw for up to a year. Not what this nervous Nellie needed to hear! Thankfully, all went well and we made it home just fine. We have both been in this 800 sq foot apartment for the past two days now and I don't know about Ashley but I am beginning to exhibit the signs of cabin fever. Rarely does it snow much more than and inch or two at a time down here but this week it decided to snow about 4 inches and the temperature is a balmy 12 degrees. Now for me that is not too bad because it typically runs a little cooler up North. Yes, we are in the same state but believe it or not the weather is actually a little warmer down here. EXCEPT when I come to town.
Evansville is a beautiful city, full of things to do and places to go. Built on the river it is just a stones throw, literally from the great state of Kentucky and only 2 hours from Nashville Tennessee. Their are so many beautiful homes along the river that have stood for hundreds of years. This is truly a city rich in culture and history. Both girls have made this their home and seem to really enjoy living the city life. It is a little difficult for me to be down here because of the time change. For the kids, I get up way too early and I go to bed way too early. I do believe that they enjoy having me around and I am sure it has nothing to do with the fact that there has been no fast food in the past 3 days!
Ashley is doing great after surgery. Her little cheeks are swollen and she resembles what could be the little sister of Chip and Dale! Today her sense of humor kicked in if even for a moment, I could tell she was feeling better! Tony has been off work for the past day because of the weather so honestly there has not been alot for me to do. I am certain that he believes I baby her way too much and I know that is the truth but if a mother can't baby her 23 year old child...who can? I said yesterday, I am not sure who needed who more. Ashley needing her mommy to be here or her mommy needing to be here for her. I told a friend yesterday that it does feel good to be needed again. And it was at that point I was told I had empty nest syndrome. I have known that for a long time....thus the name of my blog....guess my friend needs to catch up! While I may be pathetic and still have those maternal instincts that need to be exercised, I know that life does go on. I am just happy that life is moving in the right direction for both of my girls...and I am thankful for the blessings that the Lord provides me with EVERY SINGLE DAY!
Oh goodness, I cannot let this blog get published without mentioning my niece Lindsey Marie Barkho. Today is her birthday. Lindsey is a beautiful young woman whom I am so very proud of. She was just not quite a year old the first time I met her. It is not surprising to me that she has turned out to be a strong, beautiful, fabulous young lady. I love you Lindsey! Happy Birthday. NOTE: Lindsey is the 3rd birthday in the string of EVERY Seven Days Birthdays in January......
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