Sleep Apnea

Weiwei is sleeping tonight with this big gadget attached to her left arm. It's supposed to record or measure something to determine if she suffers from sleep apnea. You can google the technical description of this medical condition. But to me it simply means that somebody stops breathing repeatedly while asleep.

I was the one who told her to see our doctor about this. I have been noticing that she stops breathing repeatedly at night especially when she's lying on her back. And then she would wake up to catch her breath. Sometimes I would have to nudge her just to force her to breathe. And lately, she has been very tired and dozes off easily. At first I was thinking that this is just because of the work involved in taking care of the family. But, I am guessing that the lack of uninterrupted sleep might be causing this or contributing to it.

We'll find out the results on Friday when she returns the gadget to the hospital. I am praying hard that it's nothing to be concerned about. But it just makes me so nervous and concerned.

Father and Daughter Day

Cheryl and I went to the Father and Daughter Day event at Fair Oaks Church today. This is the 3rd year in a row and we had a lot of fun. Unfortunately, this time around we couldn't stay until the end of the event because I had to go to the bank and send money to my mom in the Philippines. Cheryl is a bit bummed out about it but she understands that my mom depends on me for financial support. Weiwei and Abby were around as well to watch the event.

We had a lot of fun with the different activities. There were 2 events that we did for the first time because Cheryl has moved on to the upper group. But we still did her favorite event which is the drip drop. This is where the dad has to lie down on a cot holding a cup over his forehead. Then the daughter stand on a balcony holding a pitcher of water right above where the dad is lying. The goal is for the daughter to fill the cup with water as fast as she can. Last year, I almost drowned because water was just pouring hard on my face and going in to my nose. This time around, I was smarter. I held a tarp over my face and it went better. Cheryl also did well this time around. She's more methodical now unlike last year where she just keeps pouring and pouring. I guess she was doing it intentionally because it was fun for her.

We are looking forward to next year. And I promised Cheryl that I will clear my schedule so we can stay until the end of the event. And also, no mommy and Abby around. Just me and her.

Back on the Drums and a Wonderful Baby News!!!

After being gone from the worship team for 2 weeks, I was back in the practice this past Tuesday. I was a bit off and struggling to get my groove back. My limb coordination was not at its best and my speed and dexterity needed work. I haven’t touched drumsticks just for 2 weeks. I can only imagine the condition I will be in if I stop for an extended time. Anyway, I am so happy to be back and get my artistic juices flowing again.

Now about the baby news…. I got the confirmation from Eric our worship leader that he is indeed expecting a baby. Jason our sound guy who I went out camping with told us about it already but it’s great to hear it straight from the future dad. He looked so happy and excited about the pregnancy and I am so happy for him and Yvette. I know the feeling and I won’t ever forget that feeling. And I am so sure that the baby well be so loved and blessed to have Eric and Yvette as the parents.