A Code Blue...

So, work went well today...Until my last patient of the day was finished and about to walk out...He turned to me, said he was about to pass out then his eyes rolled back in his head and he fell over into a chair...

I couldn't get his pulse and he was unresponsive, so I called a "code blue". I was alone in the back procedure room with this man croaking over...what was I supposed to do? The Code alarmed throughout the entire hospital and before I knew it, my two docs come bolting down the hallway sliding into doors trying to get into the room...at this point the patient is vomiting profusely with the most insane vomit I have smelled in a while. UGH...Luckily, he has somewhat regained consciousness....

Next the Code Team bombards in the room with the crash cart and we get the patient onto the exam table. In come the ER docs, the Rapid Response Team, the respiratory therapists, the critical care nurse, and a CRNA...Luckily, my doc is an anesthesiologist and quickly got an IV in with fluids and some meds to boost the guys heart rate. His blood pressure came up and pulse rose to the normal range...

Everyone kinda just stood around watching for awhile, all eyes on ME & THE GUY...Me, because I called the code, and him, well, because he was passing out vomiting all over the place...They all eventually shuffled out and went their separate ways. Our patient stabilized and we kept an eye on him until a friend could come drive him home...Whew! What a day......what a scare....My first code blue alone....and I ROCKED! Go me!

Good night people...I'm pooped....

So Close now...

Can I make it? I sure hope so...so close to seeing him again...I can't wait to smell his stinky boat smell and kiss him and touch his skin...Ohhh, I just can't wait. How much longer, you ask? Just right around the corner... If I can just hold on a bit longer...I am so thankful that this is our LAST deployment ever. I don't think I could physically or especially emotionally handle any more of them. I honestly don't know how I have managed to get this far. I know I couldn't have done it without my sweet boys, Bourbon, Oliver and Felix. They keep me company and are ever so good at it.

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, but when you're this far away from those you love, it's really just another day.....There won't be any of Meme's stuffing or sweet potato souffle'. No sweet tea like she makes it and no banana puddin'. Oh, how I long for us to be home again! We are counting down the months, the weeks, the days. Soon enough, life will be back to normal. I can't wait.....To have our own house, our own schedule and our friends and family. We love you all and miss you dearly.

xoxox

Charles and Lacie

Waikiki...

Here are some photos of downtown Waikiki...In this one, you can see the revolving restaurant, TOP OF WAIKIKI...

Me on the way to Waikiki to eat sushi at my fave place...

The balcony at our fave sushi place, Doraku...

Hope you enjoyed a few of my favorite things...

Haleiwa Beach

Hale'iwa Town is located on the North Shore of Oahu...These pictures were taken late afternoon as all the sailboats were coming in for the day....simply beautiful...

Halloween 2010

Me and Lindsey Holtan at the Halloween Bash...

Me and Erik Sklar...

Flip cup table...I am super good at Flip cup by the way...

Me and Violeta's doggie, Quincy the pug....I heart him...

September 2010

This was my latest trip home to see everyone...I didn't get to spend much time with them because we were headed straight to ScrapFest. But I am glad I got to see them, even if it was just a quick visit....I love the picture at the bottom...we're only missing one important person-CHARLES! Miss you baby!

ScrapFest 2010!

Sorry I am so late at posting my latest trip back home to Baton Rouge! ScrapFest 2010 is held in Mandeville, La every year, and I flew in to see everyone...Mom and I had so much fun, but we were definitely tired from the 45 hours of scrapbooking!!! I enjoyed seeing everyone one and spending some good quality time with my momma. I wish I could go every year...

Happy Halloween...

Hello all...

Me and Bourbon have had a lovely Saturday...We decorated the yard with Halloween goodies this afternoon and then took his Halloween photos for our Halloween cards! He looks so handsome in his little punkin' eater suit! I just love him! He's such a photogenic pup! Bourb, the kitty boys, and I hope everyone is doing well. We miss our daddy and can't wait for him to be home! We'll keep everyone updated on when that happens. Right now, we still have awhile to go...

Hugs and Kisses from us to you!

LSU vs. UNC

So I'm just sittin' here, me and the pup, watching the game...sure is lonely not having Charles around to explain all the stuff I don't understand...at least I understand the touchdowns! And since the score is 30-10 right now, I'm pretty excited. Today's been a pretty lazy day...got my oil changed then came home and did some laundry and made some burgers for lunch. I made Bourbon his own little mini burger patty. It was so good...he really enjoyed it! Now he's sacked out on the floor by my feet. He's probably wishing we were doing something a bit more entertaining, but today is just a blah day I guess....

I am super excited that this is a three day holiday weekend. Though I will thoroughly enjoy the days off, it still sucks to be so far away by myself. Ugh.

At least I've made it through the halfway point. Halfway done with our last deployment. Can't wait. I know Charles is ready too. We can't wait to get back to the great state of LA.

We are trying to get home for Christmas so mark your calendars! Hopefully we'll be able to see as many people as possible. I'm giving everyone plenty head's up!

Talk Soon...

xoxox

Lacie, Bourb, Oliver and Fat Felix in Hawaii

The 3 Besties Do Oahu...

Hollie and Ashley came to visit me in June and we had a blast! I am so happy that I got to spend such good quality time with my two best friends from childhood. Here are some shots of our adventures...

Helicopter ride...

Hike to the top of Diamond Head

In the car...

June 17, 2010...Going out the the Yard House for dinner...

Scrapaganza 2010

When mom came to visit in July, we hosted Scrapaganza...It wasn't a total hit, but we had fun!

Wow, it's been a month!!!

I can't believe its been an entire month since my last post! A lot has happened since then! Mom came to visit July 13 ththrough July 26th and we had an amazing visit. I didn't want her to leave me! The following week, I started my new job at a new department at Tripler Army Medical Center. I am so happy and so THANKFUL to finally be back at TAMC again. I HATED not being here! I am now working in the Interventional Pain Management Clinic with three anesthesiologists. I assist in multiple procedures each day which include epidural steroid injections, joint injections and nerve ablasions. Its pretty interesting stuff, I'll have to say. Well, just glad to be back!

Charles is still on deployment right now. The critters and I miss him terribly, but we are making it okay. We try to keep busy and that helps a lot.

I am currently waiting on my new computer to be shipped so I can upload my pictures. My old laptop went kapootz and so I ordered a new Mac Book Pro. I am super excited to get it in. So, until then, I will just have to write on this computer at work.

Gotta get back to work. Love and miss you all...

xoxox

Lacie and the critters

The Rest of the Pics...

So I promised a long, long time ago to post the rest of the pictures from our Hickam photo shoot...so, here they are. There are some more, but I picked my favorites...the other good ones were already posted in May. Hope you enjoy pics of me and the little fam. Love everyone and miss you all tons!

xoxoxo

Bourbon's Beach Blast

Bourbon and I decided to go to the doggy beach this morning. It was a perfect Saturday to do so and there were so many other dogs there today. He had so much fun running and wading and playing in the ocean. We are definitely going to have to go more regularly. He was so filthy afterwards that I had to stick him in the shower with me. Now he is squeaky clean and we're snuggling like two bugs in a rug! Hope you enjoy the pics as much as Bourbon enjoyed his day! He's not spoiled much!

Here's the prince in the crystal clear waters of Hawaii...

He was digging for his tennis ball with a friend...
Here's Bourb and some friends playing on the sandbar...Bourb can make friends wherever he goes. I wish I was as sociable as he is...

taking a breather, but not too long...

Playing with his friend Olly...

Playing with Olly and Achilles...

Fetching the ball...

Digging sand holes...

My best friend...

Fetching some more...Notice the water trail...surely, that can't taste good! But its obviously worth it!

And deployment begins....

We have finally begun our second and final deployment. We're only a few weeks behind the scheduled date, but they are finally on their way to wherever they are going...

I can't even begin to tell you how difficult it is to say goodbye to someone you love knowing that your communication with them is rare and sometimes non-existent. Knowing in advance the feelings you are going to experience makes it even more discouraging. I hate saying goodbye to him and have had to say goodbye multiple times with the ever changing schedule this past week. Though I am not happy he is gone, I am happy to finally have it begin. The ins and out and maybe, maybe nots were beginning to take a toll on everyone.

Saying goodbye and watching him walk away from me is always the hardest thing to do. I know he loves me and he hates to see me cry. I did good this time. I didn't break down. He has been gone a few days and it finally happened, like I knew it would. It hits and I break down.

I just hate to hear people say "it will go by fast" or "everything's going to be fine". Unless you have been here, you have no idea how it feels and you definitely don't need to tell me how "fast it will go by". Being a military wife is unfortunately something I did "sign up" for. However, it is the hardest thing I've ever done by far.

Here is a look at what leaving looks like.....

Last hug and kiss...

On the pier next to his sub...

Last self portrait for awhile...

Watching the sub pass at Hickam...

Being escorted by their guard boats...Out to sea...

Bye boys. Safe Travels....