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s some of you might have noticed I haven't updated for a while. I normally try to do one once a week and this time it's been closer to 2 weeks. Also, I haven't commented in any journals in a while. Why? Well, from Mother's Day through this past weekend was the week from hell for me. So I am going to try to get caught back up with my journal reading as quickly as I can.
n Mother's Day my boys gave me the most beautiful bouquet of tulips. They know that they are my favorite flower so I was thrilled. My daughter took me to lunch to a great Italian restaurant. I noticed when I woke up that morning that my throat was a bit sore but really didn't think much about it. Because of it I wasn't able to eat very much of my lunch and brought home lots of leftovers. When we got back home I took a 2 hour nap before going to see my Mom. When we got back from seeing Mom I went right to bed.
woke Monday morning to the worst ear ache and sore throat. I went to minor emergency late that afternoon. They said my throat was really red and my right ear was infected and gave me a prescription for z-pak. This whole time I couldn't eat or drink. It was too painful. I also sat in my recliner with my heating pad the whole time. On Wednesday when i was worse than Monday I went back to the doctor and they said it was worse. My ear drum looked like it was ready to burst and the reason my throat hurt so bad was because of the ear. They said if my ear drum did burst it would be a mess and lots of blood but it should feel better sincethe pressure would be relieved. I wasn't sure if I wanted it to burst or not! They also gave me a different antibiotic and some pain medicine to drink so I could take my medicine and drink some fluids. It didn't take the pain completely away but took the edge off enough so that I was able to drink water and eat some pudding and get my pills down. My ear drum never did burst, so I was glad about that.
esides the pain I was in I also kept having panic attacks because I was petrified that my throat was closing shut again and I would have to go through the nightmare I had had a few months ago. (If you didn't read about that you can here - Part One - Part Two). All I can say is THANK GOD that didn't happen.
his past Saturday I began to feel better and was happy about that. And so was my family!
ately I have been thinking more and more about my family and how badly I feel because I get sick so often. The main reason I get infections so easily is because my immune system is really low due to all the meds I take and also because I have diabetes. Sometimes they are understanding but most the time not. Especially my daughter Cassie, and Bo.
Sites of the Week:
A Japanese Talent Show. This girl is good!
How easily can you tell a mans hands and nails from a women's? I sure couldn't!
How good is your dining etiquette from around the world?
Monica over at "Back Roads of Life" sent this link to me. It tests how easy you can work your mouse. Just move the dot through the maze without touching the walls. Easier said than done!
just read something that really depressed me :-) The American Idol tour will be in Everett, Washington on my birthday (August 23rd). But of course they aren't going to come to this side of the state. We are just a bunch of hicks in Eastern Washington LOL. Everett isn't that far. (About 5 hours drive) I probably could drive but it would be a whole lot easier if they would just come to Spokane!
Dumb Laws of the Week:
In California it is illegal for women to drive in a house coat and
NO vehicle without a driver may exceed 60 miles per hour.In Colorado It is illegal to ride a horse while under the influence.
In Connecticut in order for a pickle to officially be considered a pickle, it must bounce. And also you can be stopped by the police for biking over 65 miles per hour.
esterday I got an email that made a lot of different statements called: "Did You Know?" One of the statements was this:
Did you know that the three most difficult things to say are:
I Love You, Sorry, and Help Me
The people who say these actually really feel them, and are the ones you really need to treasure, because they have said them.
fter reading this I began to cry. At my last counseling session I mentioned to my counselor how it bothers me that my middle son, Tyler, rarely says he loves me even though I say it to all my kids every day. The counselor told me exactly what that statement said...that the people who say these actually really feel them, and are the ones you really need to treasure, because they have said them. When he said this to me I kind of pushed it to the back of my mind until I read that yesterday in that email. Last night before going to bed Tyler put his arms around me and gave me a nice big hug and told me that he lovedme. It made me cry and he asked me why. I told him they were happy tears and thanked him. That he had made my day! It's not that my other 2 kids don't love me because I know they do because they tell me every day. But Tyler's I need to treasure more since he doesn't say it very often.
peaking of Tyler, Saturday night was his Junior Prom. He went with his girlfriend, Rachel. They also went with his 2 best friends, Ryan and Jimmy and their dates. Jimmy has been Tyler's best friend since second grade. I love both the boys like my other 2 sons but Jimmy longer. We got lots of pictures. Boy, I love having a digital camera! Not only did we get lots before they left but Tyler took the camera to the dance and got some priceless pictures of his friends and classmates.
pdate: Tuesday evening Tyler came upstairs from his bedroom right before I went to bed. I could tell something was really wrong. I asked him what was wrong. He told me that he just broke up with Rachel. I felt so bad. The next day when he got home from school he came to me and told me that he thinks he made a huge mistake breaking up with her. He had to work at 5 but when he got off work at 9pm he planned on going over to see her and talk things out and try to get back together. In the mean time Rachel sent me an IM on MSN messenger and her and I talked for well over an hour. She really wants to get back with Tyler also. I hope they can work things out. They are so cute together. And I get a long so well with her. She told me how much she enjoys talking to me on IM and it helps her a lot since she can't talk to her mom like she does me. I will keep you updated on their progress!
or those of you that have been keeping my Mom in your prayers I wanted to let you know that she has tentativelyset up her second surgery on her other lung the last week of June. She is very scared specially since she is still in a lot of pain from the last one. And another thing that really has her bummed is the fact that she most likely won't be able to golf this spring/summer. I laughed and told her that I think her health is a bit more important than playing golf!
ess than 2 weeks now until my in-laws get here from CT. We haven't seen them in almost 2 years so it will be a nice visit. They will be here for 8 days.
ell, American Idol is down to the final 2. In the back of my mind I had kind of hoped the final 2 would be Bo and Constantine. I thought that would make for a great final 2 vote and also a hard choice. I like them both. But to be honest, I have a secret crush on Bo. Something about him. MMMMM :-) Maybe it's because I have a thing for guys called Bo. Who knows! I just wish he'd throw those stupid sunglasses away. I would much rather see his pretty eyes. When he sang his song the other night (the a cappella one) I almost melted. What a performance! WOW! Alright, enough drooling LOL.
just noticed that my counter just hit 10,000! I wish I knew who the person was that pushed it over the 10,000 mark! Thanks to all my visitors and for the nice comments you always leave for me. I love you all!
his is about all I have for this week. I will try to update before my in-laws come. And again please forgive me for not commenting in your journals for a while. I hope everyone has a great week!
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So glad to hear from you...
And so sad you were not well...
Hope son and his girlfriend work things out. My son and his girlfriend also decided to be just friends after his prom last month.
Too funny about your Mom missing golf...
Have a good visit with your in-laws!!
And if you happen to see my brother riding around in his green element with the camaflouge seats, tell him to email me!! lol.
Have a great holiday weekend!
Linda
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Glad to hear you are feeling better! Your son looks gorgeous!
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Linny,
You have been so supportive of me over the recent loss of Mother. I am so sorry, I had NO idea that you have been so ill. It's also disappointing to me that your family and husband aren't more loving about with your health issues. But I have to say to you, my husband is no prize when it comes to these issues sometimes. He does his best I suppose, but he has never had to deal with a serious illness or death before and I just keep telling myself that.
Please get better soon and your journal entry was fantastic! Love the graphics.
Take care,
Gayla
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Ok let's get first things first out of the way.. I SNAGGED two of your tags there.. the sparkle mickey and sparkle pluto.. ;) Hope you don't mind.. Now moving along.. I dont think it would be good if your ear drum were to burst would it? I mean isnt that able to maybe cause deafness? I can totally relate though to the sore throat from the ear infection.. as I've been battling that myself.. I really hate those.. Now.. my prayers go out to your mom.. I'm sure it is a scary time for her.. I hope she makes a full recovery.. after these surgeries.. ;) How nice to get tulips on Mothers Day! :) Ok, I've blabbed.. I'm leavin' ..............---- exit stage left
:) Melaney
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