Me Too.

I used to cringe as my Daddy would say those words to me. I wondered why he would tell everyone else he loved them, but he would say Me too only to me. I got kind of used to those words after awhile. I would occasionally make him say I love you just for me to hear it out of his mouth. Then, he got so sick. How I longed to hear Me too again! A week ago they put a talking piece in his trach. He has been very confused since he had been sedated for 70 plus days! We never know what will come out of his mouth. He proudly told me that Mom was pregnant!!!!! He was SO EXCITED about this news and could not wait to tell me. Ha ha! We had a great laugh over that news. We began to hear I love you all over again even to me. But, I knew that he was just saying it back to me and that was not him yet. He told Jaelynn and I to watch out because a gorilla was coming. Mom said they were having a zoo seminar at the hospital today. (all according to Daddy) Then, last night he seemed to be more himself more often than not. He was calling Jaelynn and Jolie by their name and nicknames. Which it is always interesting to see how Jolie will react to him. She is slowly warming up to all the machines and tubes. As we were saying our goodbyes I told Daddy I loved him like I always do. He smiled really big and said ME TOO!!!! Hip Hip Hooray!!!!!!!! I lit up like a Christmas tree and was SO THRILLED to hear those beautiful words again! So, slowly on his 80th day in the hospital our Daddy is fighting his way back to reality with all the pain and physical therapy still yet to come. Please continue to lift him up in prayer he has a long process still to go, but God is still continuing to work in his situation.

I'm BACK!!!!

Hello friends! I have missed you. I know it has been a loooonnngggg time since I have blogged. I have been to my breaking point and just now feeling like myself again. December was ROUGH at the Carlile house. Here are a few moments worth sharing:
1. We packed like crazy people getting ready for our move.
2. We closed on our house.
3. We moved! The day we were moving the school called and said Jake had thrown up in his class. So, poor baby had to drive back and forth between houses with a Wal-Mart sack.
4. Still visiting Daddy in ICU during all this. Which we almost lost him at least once. They called us in and all the signs were there that we were losing him. I gave him to God and had peace if he was going home to be with Jesus. When we got to the hospital all his functions were coming back. THANK YOU GOD for another chance to spend time with my Daddy!!!!
5. Jaelynn and I got really sick. We stayed in bed for 2 days.
6. Jason and the big kids were in a Christmas Eve program at church. It was amazing.
7. It snowed!!!!
8. Mom spent Christmas Eve with us this year. Sad, but so joyful at the same time.
9. We celebrated Jesus' Birthday. Thank you God for sending your Son for us!
10. We finally got a dog, Camo, after several YEARS of begging.
That recaps December for you. I will end it with some pictures and I will post about January and give you an update on my Dad soon.

Breakfast with Santa at school

Trying to get a good Christmas picture of the kids. It would have been really cute if Goofball Jake would not have made that silly face!

Princess Jolie

Jason playing the guitar at the Christmas program.Christmas morning waiting to go downstairs.

Jolie LOVES talking on the phone.

Oh boy! Jaelynn got a Ipod Nano.
Jake was the first to ask why they got dog bowls from Santa. :)
Oh yay!!!!!!!!!! Santa brought a REAL LIVE dog!!!!!

Rollercoaster rides are NOT for me!

For those sweet friends that have asked about Daddy and not received any news here lately. Here is the ride we are on.... I really do not know where to start because the last some of you know is he had two surgeries and was supposed to come home that week. Well, a LOT has changed in 5 weeks. He was rushed to ICU and had to have a vent put in. He has been in ICU for 2 weeks now. My Dad is still fighting with something called ARDS with pneumonia. He does not have the vent in now, but if things do not turn around pretty quick they might have to put it back in! He gets upset because he has to have his hands tied down all the time. As soon as the nurse unties them he starts trying to pull off the oxygen mask. NOT GOOD!!! My mom and I were there together at the 5 o'clock visit and he asked us to take him home. :( So, sad!!!!! My sister and I have tried breaking up times when we are there visiting. So, that Mom is not by herself very much. I know my Mom is tired of running back and forth between work,the hospital, and home. She is such a strong person! I admire her strength and joy even in this crisis. This is the time of year we have so many family Christmas traditions. It is starting to tear at us that our silly Santa is not around to carry some of them out! Daddy is the one who writes out their Christmas cards and enjoys every minute of it. He buys TONS of candy canes every year and passes them out each Sunday to all the kids (big and small). This morning as Mom and I sat in early service we could not control our emotions for two main reasons: 1. The choir sang Mountain Mover. Oh, my if you are not moved after that song you need to be pinched. We know God can take any situation and move a mountain to do what he wants. God IS STILL moving mountains to make Daddy well and showing His presences all around us! 2. Our church had a I Love My Church Day today. They showed a video of pictures taken throughout the year. There was a picture of Daddy smiling at one of the kid functions. Well, that got us going again!!!! We are ready to see that healthy, smiling,and happy Daddy again!!!!!!!!!!!
I have several prayer requests right now:
1.Daddy to make big strides to breathing on his own soon. And to be healed!(All if this is God's will.)
2. Mom's strength and stamina.
3. We are closing on our house this Tuesday the 8th. (FINALLY!) That all goes smoothly.
4. The move the following weekend that I will have everything packed and ready for a quick efficient transition.
5. Jason will have hernia surgery the Wednesday after we move. That he will do well and the pain will be tolerable.
6. That we will continue in all this craziness to keep our eyes on the Lord. It is so easy to lose focus when things are this hectic.
Thank you for loving us and continuing to lift us up in prayer. With love and emotions on this roller coaster ride we are on.

Up, down,and On the Way to Recovery

As most of you know we have spent too much time up at the hospital over the last three weeks. Daddy had a pace maker put in Monday. Then, yesterday he had a small part of his small and large intestine removed because it had died. We do not know how and it seems no one can explain it either. So, you will know these things are all too familiar right now....Look at Daddy's breakfast, lunch, and supper. Yummy huh? This is Mom's survival suitcase Ahem...I mean purse. She has anything you can imagine in that thing! Cheetos, phone numbers, medicine, book, paperwork,etc...Every time Daddy is in the hospital this is what he wants to hold his bride,

of almost 45 years this Friday,hand.
Mom noticed how Daddy's hands were holding his incision was in the shape of a heart.

Aww...feel the love! Thank you for all the prayers and support you have given our family during this rough time.

We are ready to see him at HOME soon!!!!!!

My Dad

Here is for all the folks who do not know what is going on....My Dad has been in and out of the hospital 4 times in 2 weeks! First, it was his heart. Fixed that check! Second, they thought appendicitis,but it ended up an inflamed bowel. (Still working on that part now.) Third, had to put a cath in. Now, this last time he has stayed since Monday the 2nd. They really do not know what is going on right now. He has had a cat scan, x-rays,etc. He was in so much pain, dehydrated, and his sodium level was low. They have found a mass or something in his lower small intestine. They are running more tests this morning to determine the next step, surgery or what! Please Lord be with him during this uncertain time. I know things are scary right now. But, I also know with all my heart our God is all knowing and has a PERFECT plan in store. Even if we do not understand what is going on and why...HE DOES!!!!! Thank you Lord. Please be with the doctors help them to have wisdom in determining what is going on with Daddy. Please be with Mom as she is putting up a strong front. Help her to remain calm and healthy during this uncertain time. Wrap your loving arms around them both and hang on tight showing them your peace and comfort like only you can Lord. Oh, I love you Lord and rely on you during this time. Thank you for your love! In your name I pray, Amen!

Life lately in pictures....

Fun at Pappy's Pumpkin Patch with friends! (Jolie loved picture time. Ha ha!)
Our Lil' Heartbreaker

Jolie cuddled up to watch her brother and sister play soccer.My Little Hawk

Future soccer player in the making.
Jaelynn- CSI Detective

Jolie's 1st haircut given by her Daddy. He did good huh?Jake- the bow hunter
Jolie-the clown
Jaelynn-Pippy Longstocking
Our little Sweeties

Jake update and Farm Fun!

Here is our Trooper after his shower with his big his bandage off. His teacher, Mrs. Clower, and his 1st grade class made him Get Well Soon cards and a banner. They were SO sweet! Jake LOVED reading each one and it made him feel very special. Thank you Mrs. Clower for being so thoughtful and caring to my sweet boy!
The doctor released Jake to go to the farm for our family reunion this weekend. He could not run or jump where he could fall and bust open his stitches. Ummm....to go or not? Could Jake be contained on a farm where everyone runs and jumps all over the land? We were willing to try. He did great and only got upset a few times when told he could not swim or play mud football. Here are pictures of our wonderful time at my uncle and aunt's farm and the hotel.

We had a wonderful time down on the farm! Jaelynn wants to live on

a farm with lots of animals one day too.