Checking In

Hi everyone - sorry it has been rather quiet, just enjoying the summer with my girls.  A few updates...

~ Ken is on her way back to the States from her adventure in Italy - one made slightly surreal when she and my sister ran into a soccer family we have known for 4 years at the Colosseum!  Can't wait to see those pictures.  My sister said it was crazy - all of the sudden Kendall and this woman were screaming and running towards one another!  Even though they lost a day on the way out of the country, my sister was able to extend everything by a day so they still had the original amount of time.

~ My mom and dad had their consultation with the neurosurgeon two weeks ago.  Unfortunately. her aneurysm is not a candidate for the less invasive coiling procedure - it is larger and the neck of it is wider than usual.  They have been referred to a neurosurgeon who specializes in the cranial surgery and will meet with him next week.  For now we still hold our breath and wait.

~ Soccer begins again in earnest this coming weekend (not that Carson has sat around at all.  She is at CATZ every day at 8am working out.)  Her training camp kicks off Saturday night and then we begin the preseason plunge into scrimmages and away tournaments.  Her team is slated to take a run at qualifying for a higher division sometime in August.  Fingers crossed!  

Hmmm, what else?????

~ Yes, Carson and I are still vegan...

~ Culley and Zeus are still sickeningly adorable and happy...

~ Both C&K have less than a month till they are both at college to start the Fall 2011 term.

~ Carson is excited for school to start and to no longer be a "fish."  She has promised to be benevolent to the incoming freshmen.

~ And Debbie will be here in just over a week.  :O)  Being dragged from one field to another.

~ oh, and here's some more proof I actually WAS on that Germany trip!  I was behind the camera a lot, but another Mom snapped me here and there...

Comments

[Nikki]

Linda, holding good thoughts for your mom. It is really amazing what they can do these days and I believe she will have a positive outcome. Sounds like the usual hullabaloo at the Sharps otherwise, never a dull day! I am sure Kendall had the time of her life. It is impossible not to in Rome. Before we know it, it will be Carson's turn for her special trip with Aunt Kim to who-knows-where!

[Bobbsey]

Linda,
Thank you for the summer update. Here's hoping that treatment is available for your mother. XOXO
My daughter leaves for Boston in a few weeks and I am SO NOT READY. But I am cherishing all this last bit of time with her and happily watching (as a proud parent) her brother's interactions as they are aware that in less than a month the sister who makes them pancakes will be gone.

[Shawn]

Thanks for letting us know you are still among us...

and GOOD FOR YOU for ENJOYING this time with your girls while they are all home.

Sorry the news about your mom wasn't better but am continuing to hold her in my thoughts.

[IrishM]

Thanks for the update! Been wondering about your Mom and sending all good vibes on her behalf. Good luck on the upcoming season to Carson, and new school terms to Culley and Ken.

[Tracy in Cincy]

Linda, sending positive thoughts and love to your mom. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Your house is going to be quiet when the 2 go off to school... Carson will have to make up for the other 2 being gone. Somehow I don't think that will be a problem for her.

[Dawn in GV]

Ah, Linda, you're still among the living. I'm usually--and often--a stealth reader of yours. I've been waiting with bated breath for you to spill forth on the mess in Congress. It's probably something that you'll do a well-thought out posting about, but sometimes your passion about a subject makes it sound like your fingers are flying across the keys. When/if the US defaults next week, YOURS is the opinion blog I want to read!

[Eileen in MD]

Glad to hear it is the normal chaos at your house. Sorry about your mom's news but sounds like she is getting the best treatment available. Kendall's trip sounds amazing. The gift of travel is one of the best we can give our kids.

Good luck saying good bye to the girls. Mine leaves 4 weeks from today for her freshman year. I'll be looking for tea and sympathy (or margaritas...whatever works!) Enjoy the rest of the way too short summer.

[Katy]

I saw one comment and was sure it was ChickyChick - she usually is the first to chime in!

I'm sorry to hear the news about your mom, but I'll continue to pray that she gets it taken care of soon and be back to normal soon. Do keep us posted.

And the dedication that Carson has to soccer I expect to see her on Team USA one day!!

[Chicky (Kathy)]

I was beginning to think you didn't love us anymore! Sounds like biz as usual at Casa Sharp - everyone running around doing stuff, no time to take a breath! I get tired just reading about what you all do :O) I am uber jealous that Debbie is coming to visit, we were going to try to meet up earlier in July, but things didn't pan out - give her a squeeze for me please! Your mom continues to be in my prayers - I was hoping that your silence on this was good news. Please keep us updated when you can - we all care about your family like you were one of our own.

Sending you a bitch slap for not writing sooner. Love yous

[Another Lori in TX]

Thanks for the update! We love to hear the ongoing tales of the Sharp family!! lol

Continued prayers and positive thoughts for your Mom and her health issue. I know that must continue to be very scary! Hugs from North TX!