Today Will Be Over Soon
Ok, had a checkup. My Blood Pressure was 143 over 93. Seriously, hasn't been this high since that infamous Kidney Stone right after Michael was born. But really, I think it's to be expected. I am in...
View ArticleIt's Been Awhile
Sorry about the lack of updating, been a little busy, and a little down, so I didn't feel like writing. I am back in the mood now! It's been a busy month and a half, here's the rundown:I turned 33 on...
View ArticleOver a month?????
OK, we went to Little Rock and had a great time. Such a huge loving family all under one roof. Luckily, it's a big roof, so it wasn't too crowded. We went fishing in Northern AR on the White River and...
View ArticlePictures and updates
First, let me say this. It's not my fault. It is not my fault that the doctor didn't send in for the pre-approval for the chest CT when he was supposed to. It is not my fault that the pre-approval has...
View ArticleI'm a square
So, this is the afghan Christina and I crocheted for our wonderful Mother in Law. I'm pretty sure she liked it, though I was the first to nap with it:)
View ArticleGood News! I DO NOT HAVE LUNG CANCER!!!!
This will be a good news, still don't know news, and extra cute pics entry.Seriously. I don't have Lung Cancer, that is VERY good news. The nodules on my lungs are just scar tissue. They still want a...
View ArticleWhat's going on now????
Hello All!All tests have come back great!!!!The mass on my Thymus appears to be part of the Thymus itself turning into fatty tissue (which is what it's supposed to do:). The results weren't actually...
View ArticleSeriously?
So, it's been six months since I posted. I will do better this year, starting now!I started a new infusion treatment last month. instead of Remicade, I'm now on Orencia. So far, it's working much...
View ArticleFor RAWarrior and Everyone Else Who Requested That I Update Again
Ok. So I may have lied a little when I said I would start posting again. I've had a crappy year and a half and have had very little good to write about, so I chose not to write. In retrospect we also...
View ArticleFinally an Update
Now, I'm really updating. First off, I'm bored. And tired. And tired of being bored. Just sayin.The man-child, aka Michael, aka the monster, is doing quite well. Though he is bored too. He's super...
View ArticleArthroscopic Synovetomy with Video:)
This is what they will be doing to me on September 9th 2011, as long as my ekg looks good. My ekg is on Aug 31st. I'm super excited but getting a little nervous. So please pray or send happy thoughts...
View ArticleThe Great American Knee Surgery of 2011 and Other Amazing Things
I'm just writing to keep everyone updated on our life here in the great Northeastern United States. Of course that's why I'm writing. Why else would I be writing. Oh well...Currently I'm getting ready...
View ArticleTomorrow, Tomorrow, I Love Ya Tomorrow, You're Alway's a Day Away!!
I have always been a fan of the movie "Annie". I haven't had the opportunity to see the play, but if I get the chance, I'll be all over that. Even as a child, Annie's optimism amazed me. I was six when...
View ArticleGAH!
I keep saying I will update more regularly. I will. I promise. Maybe.I'm thinking alot about everything that's come and gone this past year, and am trying not to dwell, but it's kinda hard this time of...
View ArticleResolutions? Maybe
OK. So, you see, this post was to be about my New Year's Resolutions. However, I think calling them that tends to make people fail almost right away. So.......We will call this my To-Do List for 2012....
View ArticleWOW!!
Hey all!!!! My resolutions are going pretty well. All except for updating this here blog. But life has been crazy. I have an awesome excuse, really I do!!!!WE'RE BUYING A HOUSE!!!!!!!Our close date is...
View ArticleI'm Still Here
Gah!!! We moved into our new (to us) house on March 19th, 2012. Geoff's Mom and Dad cam up to help us unpack. Seems they needed to be here for other reasons. On March 23rd, Geoff was hospitalized. He...
View ArticleA Mother's Strength
This time of year, I think a lot about my Mom. She was an amazing, strong, funny, sarcastic, loving, giving, kind-hearted, awesome individual. She was my best friend. She was the one who supported me...
View ArticleI am Chronically Awesome
For those of you who don't know, there is an amazing, supportive group of people out there that have started a community where we, as people with chronic illnesses of all kinds (or our caregivers), can...
View ArticleLife Does NOT Suck
It doesn't, really. I realized after giving a summary of the events of the last 15 years of my life to a friend I haven't spoken to since high school, that my life, on the outside, really seems a...
View ArticleThe power of pronouns | OdeWire
The power of pronouns | OdeWireThis is an awesome article. One of the many reasons I journal and attempt to blog is because it actually makes me feel better!
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So, the DSM-5 has decide to add Somatic Symptom Disorder to their gigantic book of Mental Disorders. This is a huge deal, and not in a good way. Please read this article and share with anyone you can....
View ArticleMarch 19th already???
March 19th is quickly approaching. What's the big deal you ask? Well, it marks a year since the moving truck brought all of our stuff to our lovely yellow house and we began living here. It was also...
View ArticleDamn That Rodent!!!
March 22nd. It's spring, right?????!!!! Not so, here in the great white north. We're supposed to get about 5 inches more of the cold white stuff before tomorrow morning.The crocuses and the daffodils...
View ArticleNever Say Never
I know it's a bit cliched. I should have known better, though. I learned very early in my life that the expected isn't something I should ever expect. I learned to hope and pray for the best possible...
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