Update on Rita

Just wanted to update Rita's condition__ she is still in the hospital and was told it may be midweek before she goes home. Her platelets are still low and they are trying to determine what is causing that to happen. They did an ultrasound on her liver and spleen a couple of days ago and are giving her a drip of a blood thinner. Rita is feeling pretty good and is so ready to go home. If they put her on coumadin, it will take a few days to regulate it. We have decided Rita is a medical mystery..haha ...we need DR HOUSE!

IN MEMORY OF

WILLIAM L MARTINEZ (aka Willie, Marty)
1932-1996

Today, August 21, would have been Willie's birthday. Let us remember him today as we pause for a moment in remembrance. Happy Birthday Willie.

Rita

For those of you who don't already know, Rita is back in the hospital. I didn't post earlier because we think she is going home everyday..but she is still there. She went to the hospital on Sunday, thinking she was very dehydrated. Actually, her potassium levels were way too high which can be just at dangerous as when they are too low. Not sure what caused that...we think it was one of her meds. Anyway, her blood sugar is very hard to control and until yesterday they could not bring it down. Now, they have determined her blood platelets are dropping and are trying to consult with her transplant doctors in San Antonio about why and what to do. She is really doing well and is not being monitered by any machines there so she is ready to go home. I just wanted to let everyone know that she is in the hospital but seems to be doing pretty well. She is at Plaza Medical Hospital room #409. 817-347-4700__press 6 409.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO EVA AND JOE...62 YEARS.

My California Visit

I made a last minute trip to California Saturday to escape the heat. Again, the weather did not disappoint...70's everyday I was there...that was the high!! Anyway, I connected with Brenda in Valencia and visited with her, Al, and Mason. I also got to see Teresa and her family. Later in the day Brenda and I drove to La Crescenta to visit Betty. It was really great to visit with Betty too. Lindsay came to pick me up there after work. I think Linds found a new hiking trail by Betty's house she wants to try out. It was nice to spend the whole day just catching up with everyone. I have a link below to my pictures. Just copy and paste the link. I will email you the link if you have problems.

http://picasaweb.google.com/alicefj/CaliforniaVisitAug2010?authkey=Gv1sRgCK_gs6r8oZveJw&feat=directlink

EVA & JOE-GOOGLE STREET VIEW

This is Eva and Joe's house on Google Earth Street View. Watch out. They can find you just about anywhere. LOL.

Joe and Eva's home

This is what Eva's house looks like from about
5000 feet stright up. That's hi-way 222 with
Knox City to the left and Munday to the right.
Probably should have made it bigger.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ERIKA

Today is Erika Sigal's birthday. Erika is the mother of Michaela, Eric, and Joe Martinez and a bunch of grandkids and is the wife of Franz Sigal of Seattle, Washington. Happy Birthday Erika.

Dad and Mom

Took Mom and Dad by W's boyhood home in Midland last week. Mom loved it ..u see Dad holding his nose!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO CARRIE LYNN

Happy 41st Birthday to Carrie lynn, daughter
of Rudy and Lila Martinez.

Happy Birthday Michaela

Thinking of you today on your birthday. Have a great day!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to RITA JULY 26th

YEAH, I love this photo of Rita.... beautiful Martinez lady, have a great day.
LOVE LINDA and TOM

Rita's Birthday Lunch

We had a fun lunch for Rita's birthday today. Here is the link to the pics.

http://picasaweb.google.com/alicefj/RitaSBirthdayLunchJuly2010?authkey=Gv1sRgCNTR9LTo_-CKDA&feat=directlink

You will have to copy and paste the link...let me know if you can't do this and I will email you the link.

Rita's Birthday Plans

Plans to celebrate Rita's birthday:

Sunday, July 25 th __ 11:30 lunch at Hoffbrau's Steakhouse on Denton Hwy (same place as last yr)

Come wish Rita a Happy Birthday!

Eva's 80th Birthday Party Pics

Here is the link to the party pics from Eva's party. We all enjoyed getting together to help Eva celebrate her birthday!

http://picasaweb.google.com/alicefj/EvaS80thBirthdayPartyInKnoxCity?authkey=Gv1sRgCOfP_NeGx9L11wE&feat=directlink

Let me know if the link doesn't work.

Moms' birthday.

Throwing mom a 80th birthday party on Saturday July 17th at the hall at KC. Its happening 3-5,,,maybe later . Hope you can make it .

Amanda Martinez

Hello Martinez Family!! My brother, Larry, asked me to put his daughter's cheerleading picture on the blog. We have decided he might be the only person we know who does NOT have a computer. Anyway, Amanda is 15 and will be entering her junior year in high school. Take care all and I will try and get on this more often!! Love to all....Teresa

Ali Vincent from The Biggest Loser

Hi Everyone!

Don't know if any of you are fan of the TV show The Biggest Loser.  Today I got to meet Ali Vincent, the first female winner of The Biggest Loser.  She was sooo nice, full of energy and life and inspirational.  She was visiting us as part of her Famous Footwear tour and  to thank us for the work we do in the NICU.

 

July 1, 1978

Anyone remember this day? 32 years ago! What a run it's been! I feel so blessed to have survived 32 years in this union. I love my husband, love my children, love my family, love my life!

Reminder: July 4th Party in Burleson

Ok everyone I have very few RSVPs. Please let me know how many will be attending. Trying to give the caterer a final count today. Please pass the word to those who don't have access to the blog. Thanks! Hope to see everyone there!