Hold your horses...

I know....parents, I need to update.
New post to come soon!

Finally Some Good News!!

First of all I totally forgot to post the link for Mark and Kim with Baby Zach:
kimandmark.us Here you can post comments and see the dramatic change in Zach. He already looks so different! They are finally home and doing great.

We found out today that Greg's layoff is "temporary" and that the "new contract changes" haven't yet taken effect, therefore Greg will get paid most of his wages during the layoff. Whew. So....Europe here we come!! Hooray for good news!!

On top of that, he is at home everyday playing "house-husband" so laundry's going, dishes are getting washed and projects are getting accomplished! Wow, to have 2 months off to get things done and get paid, what a dream! I wish I could be there too, however I am just a phone call away :)
I seem to be able to direct the workforce over the phone quite well!

So that is our refreshing news for now. Keep fingers crossed that when Chrysler turns into Fiat the transition will be smooth and Greg will continue to have a job.

gina

Update

Zach is doing as well as can be expected. And right smack dab in the middle of it all...he is cutting a tooth! Poor Guy. Please read here to get details and make comments. Even if you don't know them, they appreciate the kind words and thought. Its a distraction in the middle of the night for them to read.

On another note we have had so much loss recently with close friends and family loosing loved ones. Most recently my brother -in-law Roger lost his Aunt last night unexpectedly. Just want to let them know we are thinking about them and sending lots of love from Michigan. Please keep them all in your prayers.

I will be glad when our post turns into a happy post...Greg was laid off today. Hopefully for no more than 60 days. What a turmoil we will be in if it is long term. Please keep us in your prayers as well. Maybe it really isn't in the cards for us to go to Europe after all?!!

I will try to find happy news to share tomorrow. So much doom and gloom a person can take and share! Love to all.

Our Godson Zachary

Hello blogworld. Is there really anyone out there? I am calling on anyone and everyone who may possibly read this to take a moment and say a prayer for our Godson Zachary. On day 2 of his little life his wonderful pediatrician saw something in him that just didn't look normal. Two months later it would be confirmed that he suffers from a condition called craniosynostosis. Although he suffers from the lesser of the three types, no doubt this is still scary for everyone. He will undergo an 8 hour surgery on Wednesday, April 29th. I won't go into the exact details just know that it is evasive and a long road of recovery for not only him, but his mom, dad and big sis. We have known about the surgery for about 6 weeks now, however now that it is looming everyone is struggling. Our little Zach is only 6 months. He is without a doubt the happiest baby I have ever been around. I think when he cries he is still smiling and crying is a rarity (although I am not there at night !!).



So...with that said I am calling in all favors, which i know no one owes me anything, so I guess that means I owe all of you. We need prayers. We have faith in God everything will be smooth with no complications and that his recovery will be swift. We will keep everyone posted on his condition however feel free to visit their blog: http://www.kimandmark.us/

Say a little prayer...

Recently I have been having some stomach issues and after many Dr. vists, they have decided to do a little procedure and take a look at things (from the top not the bottom thank goodness!!!). So please if you have a moment say a little prayer for me today. I am on my way to the hospital in 10 minutes and my nerves are starting to get the best of me! While your at it throw one in for Greg, he has to take care of me!

Double Life

Apparently Saturday night I was in two places at once. My good friend Kim who is also my boss retrieved a voice mail from her phone Sunday night that went a little something like this:
"Hey Gina, its Ron. Just thought I would call and say hey. Give me a call xxx-xxx-xxxx." So my "boss" calls me and asks if I know a Ron. Of course I say no and she proceeds to tell me about the voice mail. So I take the # and give "Ron" a call. This was the conversation:

R: Hello?
Me: Hi, this is Gina Strychar I am trying to reach a Ron?
R: This is Ron.
Me: Who are you?
R: Who is this?
Me: Gina
R: Oh, hey Gina, remember me, we met at the bar last night.
Me: WHAT!?!?!
R: Yeah, don't you remember we met last night at the bar.
Me: NO. We didn't meet at the bar last night.
R: Yeah we did, this is Regina right?
Me: No, this is Gina, just plain Gina. I think that someone gave you a fake phone number.
R: What?
Me: The cell # that you called happens to be my boss who happens to be very married with two kids. I myself am married and my husband is sitting right here beside me.
R: Who's married?
Me: The women who's cell phone you called today. Her name is Kim, she is my boss and you asked for me on her cell phone. As a matter of fact I was at her house last night. I was not at any bar. I am afraid that whoever you met gave you a fake number. Sorry to be the one to have to tell you that. ( Here I am laughing uncontrollably). Better luck next time.
R: Okay, thanks.

This by far had to be the strangest coincidental thing to ever happen to me. What are the chances that this "women" gave out my friend's number to some random, might I add very gay sounding guy and he happened to ask for a Gina?

So the big question around here is "So, Gina... what have YOU been up to lately?"

Gas or Charcoal?

Ok dad now when you come up next month you will have a choice. You like?