Well we spent last week fighting for Walker’s school.  It was quite emotional.  I never thought I would see the day when I am on a first name basis with the president of the school board but that day has come.  I have to say, he returned my calls and listened to me.  It did not change anything but I had to do what I could.  I went to the meeting on Thursday night and was there until 12:30.  Long night.  What saddened me most was when it was all said and done,how the other parents reacted.  I had heard that school politics are bad but I had no idea.  I was truly surprised at the uproar that happened and the language that was being used.  Trust me, if I ever had any thoughts of being on the school board they are gone now.  I wanted to get up and say, you wouldn’t allow your children to behave this way so why are you?  But no one would have heard me it was so loud. 

So now I have a new job.  I have to find a school for Walker.  He wants to go to a school where he knows some of the kids and he wants a teeter-totter.  I told him I can guarantee that he will know some kids and I will petition the PTO if they don’t have a teeter-totter.  It is the important things in life.   

It is quite sad and now our fantastic teachers have to finish the year with this downer.  They will rise above and do all that they can for the kids while they are seeking a new job for next year.  The district has to find spots for our teachers because they are tenured.  I laugh because any teacher in Littleton who has been here less then three years will probably lose their job.  So as I have been touring new schools and hear about their fabulous first year music teacher, I think to myself, well they will be gone.   I am ready for this to be settled and it will all work out.  Walker will have some struggles but we will work together as a family and get through this with flying colors!

Todd and I are now pursuing Cincinnati for Hannah.  I have been waiting a month for a doc at Children’s to check out Hannah’s chart and I am done waiting.  I have been waiting for a little over a week to find out about Hannah’s “special test” and I am done waiting.  We are going to seek a referral to Dr. Cotton and  see if we can get some answers.  Our GI doc wanted us to wait until her symptoms got worse and here we are.  She is uncomfortable everyday, she may not throw up but she is in pain.  I have had it!  So now we need some creative people to help us raise money.  We will need a lot.  We should be able to get into the Ronald McDonald house but no guarantees.  I have a lead on a free flights but we will see.  Our insurance will cover Hannah there and I am going to see if medicaid will cover the rest.  So hopefully it won’t be too bad but I am not holding my breath.

Todd celebrated his 40 birthday this weekend.  I think the highlight was the “peenyota” (pinata) The kids were so excited about this and would tell Todd,”we have a surprise.  I can’t tell you but you are going to hit a bird in a tree.”  Or other lines like this.  Todd being the great dad that he is, would look confused and was so surprised to see the peenyota!  I spilled the beans earlier because I thought the critter was getting into the candy.  (Still no idea on what the critter is.  We have a rat trap set and nothing yet)  Our friends Jack and Irene dropped by earlier to make sure there were appropriate decorations and gifts for Todd.  I had to promise not to do anything.  Greg and Melanie had some black balloons and silly gifts but nothing beats the cows!  (It is something you have to see to appreciate!)  You never know where the cows might show up!

Well I think that is about it!  We got our medicaid appeal reversed but I think I have said that.  I still cannot thank Julie Reiskin, with the Colorado Cross Disability Coalition, enough for taking care of that.   She is a true hero for many of us!  I will get some pictures up soon.  Hannah and the puppy, all of us at our fall festival at church, Todd and I won the costume contest, Walker in his play.  Yep they will be up soon!