Prayers are Welcomed...

Hello everyone,
I wanted to write tonight to let family and friends know about some health issues that I am facing. I have been dealing with some "issues" for about 4 years and have finally went to the right Dr and have some answers. I spent part of last week in University Hospital having tests done and a very risky spinal tap (we later discovered after my complete diagnoses was determined). I went in knowing that I had what is called Pseudo tumor Cerebri, basically fluid around my brain putting pressure on my brain which causes my body to respond as if I have a tumor, but there is no actual space occupying tumor. I had CT scans , MRI's and a spinal tap to measure the pressure and relieve some pressure as well.

When the MRI results were read it was discovered that I also have what is called Chiari Malformation. This is a genetic issue (but thankfully for Jazmyn's sake not always hereditary) that I was most likely born with. Chiari Malformation (Arnold-Chiari) is a serious neurological disorder where the bottom part of the brain, the cerebellum, descends out of the skull and crowds the spinal cord, putting pressure on both the brain and spine and causes many symptoms. I will be going to a neurosurgeon this coming Monday the 16th for my Pre-Op appt. I do not know what next week holds yet. I know that surgery is in my future but as to when I am not sure. I will know more after Monday I suppose. You can visit www.conquerchiari.org for more information if you'd like.

Overall, I am doing okay I suppose with this. I am relieved to finally know what all of my symptoms are from however it is something quite serious so I am also apprehensive as to what my next few weeks and/or months may hold. Jeovany has been by my side the whole time. Mom plans to take some time off of work whenever I do have surgery. Jazmyn has been "taking care" of me quite well also and reminding me of my dr's orders. She's such a sweet little mommy!!! We do appreciate any and all thoughts and prayers!!! I am no longer able to babysit because I am restricted to lifting no more than 15 pounds right now and after surgery it is expected to be even a lesser amount. That was a $1200 pay cut monthly to an already financially struggling family so keep the prayers coming for that as well. Mom and I are really working our SPA business and things are going quite well. I am trusting that this teamwork business will get us thru financially.

I will try to post again in near future...however I may be a bit tied up at the hospital...LOL. You are welcome to call mom 660-221-4816, Jeovany 660-596-2503 or myself 660-221-5366 if you want an update next week.

Take care and God Bless,
Kimberly

And we are off to TEXAS ! ! !

This is an exciting week here in our house! Today we are busy packing last minute stuff for our trip to TEXAS! My mom and I are going to Dallas for our Beauticontrol LEADERSHIP conference. However, Jeovany and Jazmyn are going to drop us all off( 2 ladies are riding with us) and they are heading to Bryan, TX for a weekend visit with his brother, Javier. Jazmyn is SOOO excited to see her Uncle that I think she has totally bypassed the idea that mommy is not going with her. She is thrilled! I know her and daddy will have such a good time together and he will be happy to get to see his brother for a few days again!

This picture is off Jazmyn doing her "face stuff like mommy does". She is using my Beauticontrol cleanser and washing her face. She is going to know good skincare for her entire life!! HUH!!!!! She's such a sweetheart!

"I have to lather it, huh mommy!" She knows her Beauitcontrol!!!

Have a fabulous week and weekend....and we'll be back next week with a new post and some fun pictures of our weekend.




Also....the next 2 posts were just posted today...I am a little behind on these I guess! Sorry! Take care and be safe!!

Eye dr. and Dentist week!!!!

Here is Jazmyn at her last eye dr. appt. She is quite comfortable in this chair as we have been going for so long. She really likes Dr. Plummer and enjoys getting to see her. Even on days when they do the dreaded drops!!!

Jazmyn and Dr. Plummer....we are very pleased with our eye dr. If you need an excellent ophthamologist...let us know....we would certainly recommend her!! Jazmyn loves her too!


AND.....here we are at the dentist! This is the first dentist appt that she remembers. We went once when she was just turning 3 but she has forgotten about that one. She did fantastic and the dentist was pleased with her teeth!!! YAAAAA!!!!

Valentines Day.....

Valentines Day 2009

......For our little MONKEY!!

Baby doll clothes....

Playing at preschool with her class...muscial chairs but with a twist...everyone gets to sit down....if they can fit!!! It was a lot of fun to see!!

Can you guess what song this is?

Here is Jazmyn once again singing her "silly song's". This one seems to have a familiar beat to it, but I have NO idea what song it might be. Any ideas? She truly loves to sing, but seldom lets me record her actually singing a good song. She only allows me to record her when she is being goofy. Have fun watching it.

Things around the Marimon house are going good. We have been busy this past week planning for our trip to Dallas at the end of the month. We have our Beauticontrol Leadership conference that starts Feb 26th. I am so looking forward to going. Last August when we went to Celebration in Dallas I was a little leary of going so far away and leaving Jazzy home with Aunt Theresa and Daddy (though all turned out great).....well .....this time....She is going with me. I am at ease about making the trip this year! While I am at my conference, Jaz and daddy are going to be visiting with his brother only a few hours away from Dallas!

I will post pictures of Jazmyn's preschool Valentine's party in the near future. Have a fabulous weekend and enjoy your loved ones tomorrow on your special day together. We have plans to go out for dinner and a movie as it is also our Anniversary! Remember to be thankful for all of those you love!

Finally enough snow to play in....

Jazmyn was so happy that she could finally play in the snow. The last several snowfalls that we have had she has not been able to go outside for various reasons. I was sick the last time it snowed and there really wasn't enough out there anyways. BUT THIS TIME....she was able to play in the snow. She only lasted about 20 minutes but had so much fun! She made snow angels, snow balls, and loved just laying in the snow all bundled up. Here are a few pictures of her day!

Overall, we have had a great week. She continues to love pre-school and is doing very well there. Nothing too exciting going on here. Looking forward to the weekend!

Our Zoo!!!!

I am starting to feel like we have a zoo in our house! We definitely need a house in the country with MORE space then what we have now. Growing up, as some of you may remember, I wanted EVERY single animal that I ever layed eyes on. I wanted cats, dogs, birds, monkeys, hamsters and any other rodent, I wanted them all. I even ended up with a few "pet" mice to my mom's dismay. She was not happy about me bringing those home. She always told me, "I hope you find a husband someday who likes animals as much as you do." ...and to that I would answer, "I wouldn't marry him if he didn't!"....well that time has come....

Now, I am in my mom's shoes....saying, "no more animals". Of course, I love every animal I see still, but something changes when you are the MOM taking care of EVERYONE else. Jeovany, likes animals as much as I do, perhaps more....and we keep ending up with MORE and MORE somehow. I protest every animal that comes our way, but somehow several of them have ended up staying despite my best efforts! Yes, I love them all. I will say on his behalf, he does take care of them exceptionally well!!. But wow, what a housefull!! We love our babies!!!

I thought this week that we would highlight our family pets. Hope you enjoy seeing them!

This is Coconut. He is 8 months old and is Jazmyn's baby. Literally,he thinks that Jazmyn bore him I believe. He follows her everywhere and cries when she is not home. She went to Grandma and Grandpa's one night last week and you would have thought he was walking around the house in pain...crying for her. It really is ridiculous. He even sucks on her shirt as if he were nursing. Perhaps we weaned him a bit too early! He also loves water unlike any other cat I have ever seen.....here he is sleeping in the bathroom sink.

...and we have fish in a beautiful 55 gallon aquarium, 7 fish actually, Goldie, Nemo, Elmo, Sharky, Ninja, Bubbles, and Sucker. They are fun to watch and believe it or not they do have personalities! I'll spare you their stories this time!

This is "Pappy" and "Montana". The Papillion we have had the longest of all of our pets. We got him when I was pregnant with Jazmyn. He is a wonderful dog, great with the kids and the other pets! The cockatiel, Montana is about a year old and we have had her about 4 months. Fun Fun!!! I told you it truly is turning into a zoo.....


And here is our newest addition, in the center...."ANGEL". She is a soon to be one year old Pure bread German Shepherd. This is my most recent "PROTEST". LOL...we certainly did not "need" a big dog. However, my husband rescued her in order to "find her a good home."...uh-huh...sure!!! Grudgently he took her to the home of one of the many people who called wanting her. But I ended up going back and getting her as I was not at all fond of her new location. Also that decision to go get her was made easier by the constant sad stares from my husband. He really missed her as they had really bonded in the 2 days we had her. Long story short.....she is our newest addition. She is such a sweet dog though and VERY well behaved. I am so glad we have her...she is a wonderful addition to our family. She knew she was ours from the minute she came home!

The Yorkie is SYMON, we have had him for 2 years, another rescued animal. He had been abused and came to us as a pup with broken ribs. Isn't his little face precious. He is so cute!! Now, if he could just control the pee!

Here is Jazmyn with her kitty again!

and last but not least is our big kitty, ASIA. This was Jazmyn's 2nd birthday present. She is a beautiful cat of gray,yellow and white with really long thick cotton like hair that gets everywhere! Good thing I LOVE cats more than anything else! It took a few months for Coconut and her to bond but they are now great friends!

Hope you have enjoyed the journey through our ZOO!!!! Have a great weekend!!!