The Sedlak Family

The Sedlak Family
Rachel and John's Wedding

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Memorial Day in Galveston

Hello sweet family & friends,

I wanted to share some fun pictures with you! This past weekend we took Mom on her first mini "vacay" since the surgery. It felt good to get away, but we stayed pretty close to home in case anything happened {as you know, I'm a worrier!} Galveston is about 1.5 hours from Kingwood and only 45 from the Medical Center, so we were close!

It was a short trip, just a one night stay at the San Luis, but it was perfect! I was so stressed out about taking Mom to a hotel and making sure everything was "handicap accessible" for her. I wanted it to be a stress free trip for her and Dad and it was! Amen!! They had a special handicap room that overlooked the beach and it was very nice for them!

I think I may have a new hobby... I want to become a hotel and restaurant critic for people in wheelchairs!! When your life is turned upside down and you're suddenly stuck in a wheelchair, getting around your own house is not an easy task, imagine getting around in public - in places you are not familiar with - IT'S STRESSFUL! I want to help our sweet friends and make life just a little bit easier for them!

Over the last 7 months, I have constantly been reminded that people are good, really GOOD! Strangers always jump to help out when they see us out and about with Mom. Sometimes it's carrying a bag, or holding a door, offering tips because we are obviously very new at this, whatever it may be - IT HELPS! Thank you, strangers!

Enjoy these pictures and please let me know if you know any great ADA compliant restaurants or hotels around the Houston area, I would love to check them out and start my new list!

Love, Rachel















Monday, May 13, 2013

Happy Mother's Day

Hello everyone!!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day with all those sweet Mommas out there!

We enjoyed another fun weekend with our sweet Momma. Michael, Allison and their girls came in town from San Antonio and we celebrated our Mom all weekend long! It was F-U-N and we made lots of memories. John Chris ran around with his cousins just like one of the big kids! He's growing too fast and yesterday I felt so honored to be his Mommy! I still can't believe God chose ME to be his Mom, I'm the luckiest girl in the world!

We also had a fun weekend celebrating Miss Caroline, she and Mom have birthdays this week. Sweet Caroline turns 6 on Friday and Mom celebrates another year TOMORROW! Lots of celebrations and so much to be thankful this Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day!



 
We love our Momma so much!!!


 
Happy Birthday Caroline and Grandma


 
Spool Fun with all the cousins


 
Aaaadorable!


 
All because two people fell in love!

Friday, May 10, 2013

My little Texan

Hello everyone!

I wanted to share some pictures with you of my little man.

John Chris at 18 months - He's fast, he's funny and he's the sweetest little guy around!

He brings so much joy to our little family!

Enjoy!!



 
Little Texan




 
Indiana Jones




 
Firetruck Fun


 
Like Father, Like Son


 
Cinco de Mayo

Momma Update

Hi friends!

I'm so sorry that I haven't posted an update on Mom lately, life as been pretty busy around here. John Chris keeps me on my toes!

Mom and Dad are completely settled in at home and they have a schedule that works great for them. Mom goes to the Med Center three times a week for rehab and we continue to see progress. Her speech is still not where we want it to be, somedays she is easier to understand than others. I pray that she has a full speech recovery though, it breaks my heart when I can't understand what she's trying to tell me.

I wish I had more to report on Mom, but she's doing well, staying strong and she has a healthy appetite. Our prayers are being answered! Thank you, Prayer Warriors!

Below are some pictures of her at rehab and celebrating Kelly's birthday last week. Enjoy!

Happy Mother's Day to all!

Love Rachel