A quick update on Chase……..
I'm struggling with how much info do I post on my business blog …or even if I should. Sometimes it's hard to know where to draw the line …especially when you're dealing with emotional stuff and lack of sleep.
I've decided to share the details …..so that everyone can understand.
His surgery was on Friday. Everything went well but as expected he's dealing with a lot of pain. They removed the tumor and then took some bone from his heel to replace the bone in his ankle….and screwed it in.
The first few nights were awful ….we came home Saturday evening …. with the nerve block, thank God for that!! He's also on some major pain meds. The nerve block was intended to last two to three days ….looks like tomorrow is the last day (I'm terrified).
Until I feel comfortable leaving him upstairs alone…. I'm not working. I had thought about posting and providing you all with cute ideas …. but to be honest ….. my heart just isn't into stamping when he's not feeling well. I know most of you mothers out there totally get what I'm saying.
I may change my mind in a couple days …maybe I'll feel more energetic …but in the meantime I'm not going to be posting projects. I'll try to check my email once or twice a day … but if it requires me working to find the answer I'm going to hold off and put it in my to do box.
Meanwhile my title for the next week or so is nurse and companion…he and I have watched about 10 episodes of House and we're dreading when we run out (we're on Season 6).
Here's a picture of Chase's ankle on Saturday.
And here's a picture of my attempt at stamping at the hospital …..using that tray thing in his room. I got a great start on my May Thank you cards ….I scored & folded cards while he was in surgery and then Dave distracted me with Angry Birds. That was a great time eater for him …he got stuck on one level for over an hour …he left to get coffee and I finished it for him in two tries …can you imagine his disbelief? We're still cracking up over that one!!
Have a great week & thanks so much for understanding!!
p.s. thanks again for all of your prayers!!!!
p.s.s. Lots of requests have come in for our address ….here ya go: 14127 Parkhill Street, Overland Park, KS 66221. Thank You!!!
Angie, you are making the right decision….. family FIRST! Your faithful customers and followers will understand. My prayers are with you and Chase as he recovers. God bless each of you!
Sharon Canter
Thank God for modern medicine, but still I can’t imagine the stress. My little guy had a frenulectomy in December and I thought I was going to lose it over that. I can’t imagine the stress and worry this has caused your family. You and Chase are in my thoughts and prayers, and I know that you will look back at this one-on-one time as a blessing in disguise one day. Speedy recovery and best wishes! 🙂 Jessica
Hey Angie,
My prayers are with you and your family. We have 3 boys of our own, and you are just where you should be,with your son.. by his side with all your love and support. We all miss you and your wonderful talent. I found myself going thru some of your many videos and enjoying them so much.. you will be back when Chase is up and around and mended.. til then we can surely keep occupied with all the wonderful projects you have shared with us.. It is time for you and your family.
Blessings to you all,
Sharie W.
Palmdale CA
Hope all is going well with Chase. That picture of his cast made me hurt! May God’s grace be with you at this time of recovery. It’s sometimes not easy being a parent, but definately worth it all. Speedy recovery!
Totally understanding!
Family first … we’ll still be here when Chase is all better. Be sure to take care of yourself while you’re taking care of him. Can we send him a card? If so, what address? 🙂
Stamping is out the window until your son is better!! So glad you posted about how things are going. Every time I log into FB or your blog I wonder how Chase is doing. If his pain gets bad after the block wears off, you call his doctor. I have read that we heal better if we aren’t in pain. Surgery on the bone is very painful. I’d rather go through labor than face that again. Take care and you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Your family is first, take care of Chase and yourself, remember you also need rest so you do not get run down. Don’t worry about the craft community, we need to be here for you now; not you being here for us
upnurse at aol dot com
Angie,
Ive never posted a comment before on your blog.. til now. I love following your blog daily. I just wanted to let you know I am sending thoughts and prayers to you, chase and the whole family. I hope he heals quickly. He is a trooper. As for your break from stamping, totally understandable. 🙂 I’m a new SU demo and I seen you will be at convention! I am signed up to go, and I hope I have an opportunity to meet you while there. You are an inspiration and its wonderful, all you share with all of us! Take care and give Chase a hug from this crazy stamping gal in Michigan. Stampin Hugs….Dawn
Angie,
You are doing the right thing your family comes first. Your customers and followers will understand. I myself today revisited some of your older videos and decided to redo one with current products. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Chase. Hopefully he will have a speedy recovery. Please keep us updated. I was thinking about you and your family all weekend but I didn’t want to email you.
Angie, I was a demonstrator for six years and follow your blog regularly. About a year before I quit, my mom had an anuyerism and I had to shut down my business for a month while I spent time with family. I had an amazing downline that picked up the slack and many good friends that prayed for her. The blessing of this business is that it can be molded around what you need and can ebb and flow with what life throws at you.
My prayers are with your family. Best, Jodeen Buehler
Angie: Your family comes first and we all understand that one. You take care of Chase and yourself and when he’s better, you’ll have plenty of time to show us new ideas. We’re praying!
That’s the beauty of owning your own business: time when your family needs you! Take it – no guilt, no fear. We’ll be here when he is all better. We love you Angie!
You are making the right choice, the other “stuff/things” can wait until later. Hope all continues to go well and remember to make sure you are getting enought rest yourself, it can be very tiring to be a nurse to a sick family member and still do everything for the rest of the family too. Prayers and hugs too all.
I’m glad to hear everything went as planned, I just wanted you to know like everyone else I understand and agree, family ALWAYS come 1st!! We will all be here when you can come back. I’ll be praying for a speedy recovey 🙂
You and Chase are in my thoughts and prayers too. I have been through surgeries with my son as well and understand how you feel. Remember to take care of yourself too, everything else can wait.
Best wishes for a quick recovery.
Jami Steiger
Angie…as already said many times already..Family First…Always….every one understands…especially all the moms and dads out there….take care of yourself, too…and many prayers to Chase, you, and your family….
Angie sorry you going through this…….times like these hard on everyone in the family. We all understand and you and your son are in my prayers……..hugs patm
Thank you for posting an update on Chase. I’ve been checking your other website for an update on the surgery. I hope Chase feels better soon. Take care & best wishes:)
Angie
Family first…..But I miss you and can’t wait till things calm down at the home front.. Big Prayers to Chase and the family..A card is on it’s way to Chase..Take care of your self!!!!
Angie, Hoping to try and calm your fears a bit. Just want to let you know that after surgery, the worst pain is during the first 48-72 hours. Hopefully by the time the nerve block wears off, Chase’s pain will be manageable. If it isn’t, you need to call the surgeon. Wishing him an uneventful recovery. Take care of yourself, too. Thanks for the update; even though you don’t know all of your followers, we feel like we know you!
Prayers with you and your family… ((HUG))
I hope your baby recovers quickly. All of my best to your family.
Angie
Thanks for the update on Chase. Please do not worry about your blog and us at this time. You must focus on what’s more important and that is CHASE!!!!! You do what you have to do and put us on the back burner…Your son comes first. We will miss you but will be here when you can come back.
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time!!!
Inky Hugs,
Terry~~
Angie, family comes first. Take a break & be with Chase. I understand this. When things are back to normal, go back where you were doing. Family is important to me. Thank for update about Chase. Keep update news about him.
Thanks for sharing how Chase is doing. I’ve been thinking and praying for him and your family. Take the time to just be with Chase it’s the priority.
Your priorities are definitely in order – good for you. You will never regret devoting time to your family. Prayers for a speedy recovery.
Angie, your first responsibility is to your son. We can wait until he’s fully recovered. Our prayers will be with you.
Continuing to pray for your family. Even was praying for Chase while I was walking on Easter Day. Take care of family first, then the rest will fall in line. Thanks for the updates.
ehugs, G2
A Mama’s gotta do what a Mama’s gotta do! Prayers offered for your family Angie!
Thanks for the update, Angie. I’ve been thinking about you and wondering how things were going. Take the time you need.
We need to send him and you cards! We can inspire. We just need your address!
Hugs. Jane
Hey Ann,
Im sure hed love a card! Our address is 14127 Parkhill Street, Overland Park, KS 66221.
thanks!!
Angie Kennedy Juda
mychicnscratch@me.com
Hi Chase(via Angie),
Hang in there dude, With your Mom on Nurse duty you will be up and running in no time flat!! Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Blessings to you all,
Lysa
Angie:
Take care of your son first. We can wait. Stamping will always be there. Take time to see that he is better and YOU get some rest. The caretaker always makes the biggest sacrifice and fails to understand they need to rest or they will not be strong enough to take care of anyone else. Give Chase my best wishes for a speedy recovery. He’s young and they bounce back a lot faster than we do.
We understand completely and know that what your doing at the moment is the most important. Take care of yourself too.
Prayers for complete recovery.
Angie, my thoughts are with you all. I can totally sympathise about what Chase is going through. Tell him to take it easy with the crutches !
regards
Diane, Cape Town
Angie,
Thanks for updating everyone on your blog. It’s okay to mix personal with business. We all understand. I have never met you or any of your family members but I read your blog all the time and Ustream with you when I can!
Your kiddos need you right now and that takes priority!!! Hugs to the Juda family.
I am so sorry Angie, I have been busy preparing for my brother-in-laws wedding in Italy in 3 weeks. No excuse, my prayers are with you and Chase. Hoping he will feel better soon. Don’t worry about us, we will be here when you get back. Take your time. Family is much more important.
Thinking of you and Chase and the family and sending lots of good well vibes across the ocean. There is nothing better than a caring Mommy when you are poorly – however old you are. I bet he really appreciates your love and care. XX {hugs}
Family first… always. Your son needs you. I have 2 boys and I completely understand… Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Everything will fall into place and your son will always know you were there for him. 🙂
Angie,
We understand but please we don’t mind if you post on here, keep us updated. We are wondering how everyone is doing. I hope he has a quick recovery. Take care of yourself;
Angie, always our families first. I’ve been in your position before and no way did I have crafting on my mind! This is our opportunity as moms to dote on our grown “babies”. Do what you do best and take care of him. My prayers are with your family and prayers of thanks for the doctor who is guiding you through this.
Praying for ALL of you !!!! FAMILY FIRST, GIRLIE !!! FAMILY FIRST !!! Don’t you even think twice about where your heart, soul, and body should be right now !!!
Love you!
All us mums get it. kids always come first! Hope the recovery is speedy. Remember to look after yourself as well. cheers Susie
Glad to hear the surgery went well. Hope the recovery is smooth and quick.
Angie, I am a demo, but I subscribe to your blog. I have never commented on your blog, but I felt compelled to do so today. I so hope and pray for you, your son, and your family. I know this is a difficult time. I love your blog and met some of your downline from Canada at leadership. I wanted to meet you, but you were in a meeting. I hope to be able to meet you at convention. Stay strong.
Hi Angie, Chase is your first priority…Family does come first but know you have alot of friends here so if you need anything just let us know..:) Your in my thoughts and prayers. Mary Ann
Thanks so much for the update – you are where you need to be right now. Isn’t that why many of us became SU demos’ – so we could put family first when we needed to? Wishing Chase a speedy recovery, and you and your family the strength to help him.
Angie,
You are making the right decision…family first. Chase needs you now. You won’t regret your decision. I just lost my oldest son 4 weeks ago tomorrow. I only wish that I had him here to love and spend time with.Give Chase a hug. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Hopefully the worst is behind him. God Bless
When you run out of House seasons to watch may I recommend Friday Night Lights? 5 seasons of some of the best TV ever and the perfect show for mother and son to watch together!
Sending only the very best of thoughts and wishes your way.
I hope he is feeling better. nothing worse than having to care for your child when they are hurting. I know as I have been caring for my son for fifteen years after an auto accident which left him paralyzed. It is hard to watch them go through not being able to do what others can do . hopefully Chase will be back to his old self soon. Linda Gerig
We have a Chase too so it will be easy to remember to pray for you all throughout the day for a quick recovery and strength.
Family first… ALWAYS! We will very patiently wait for your return and pray for Chase’s speedy recovery!
Family first for SURE. Thinking about you and the patient. Best wishes from Denmark. There is good pain medicine out there – be sure to get it – nobody should be in pain – it slows down your ability to get better fast. And do get some sleep!
Your job right now is your family. We will survive….. don’t forget to take time for yourself.
Angie, hang in there!!! We are all praying for you guys. Each day he is going to feel better than the day before.
Love,
Lili