Well, today is the day that we were awarded full permanent custody :D I'm so excited. It was a lot quicker this time than the last, the judge made his decision very quickly. So as of today, we are the legal guardians of Justus Mark Peschell. It's a bittersweet day for me, but I must admit, I'm very relieved to know that Justus will be in a safe, secure environment.
The other news I want to pass on is Justus is finally working on some more teeth. He's had a third pop through, with another 2 just below the surface (they'll definitely erupt while we're away). It's so funny to see him grinding around, trying to figure out what exactly is going on inside his mouth. What a funny little character!
We leave in three days for our vacation, and I'm not sure I'll be posting before we leave. I'm sure Steve will so keep up to date with him. In the mean time, have a wonderful few weeks! I'll only be home for 6 days between our vacation and team training week, so don't expect too much in March. I will post an update of our trip though, no worries there :)
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Monday, February 26, 2007
Roll Up the Rim time...
Today we discovered an irony...we gave up Tim Horton's for Lent. At the bank this morning, I thought Steve's eyes were going to POP out of his face...the poor guy. It's that beloved time of the year "Roll up the Rim to Win". Can I just say that this is Steve's FAVOURITE time of the year, he lives for "Roll up the Rim". I could tell that he was feeling a bit sad of our decision, this may be an understatement. I quickly reminded him however, that the contest doesn't end until early May...lots of time between easter and May to get his beloved cups. I think that his decision waivered for a minute or two...what happens if we don't win anything?!?! I think this will be a good lesson for Lent...a very meaningful time to give up the beloved coffee and "dobutts".
Saturday, February 24, 2007
Honeymoon and Retreat
Well, a week til our trip. Wow, time is sure passing quickly. We're busy with all our last minute plans. It's amazing how much feels like an unknown. But even so, we're excited. We had a wonderful anniversary, and are looking forward to our delayed honeymoon.
Our time away at the Baptist Ministers Retreat was quite refreshing. Turns out, we were blessed with an amazing room! We got a 2 level suite with a jacuzzi tub!!! Dan Webster was a phenominal speaker, and really challenged us both in our leadership style and our lives to be authentic. It was a good time. As usual, we had fun reconnecting with old friends and meeting new ones. Such an awesome experience.
Steve and Logan have gone to Men's Breakfast at Woodford, their monthly excursion. I think it's great that they can have that time together, but I must admit, the smell of breakfast lasts on them all day!!!
Our time away at the Baptist Ministers Retreat was quite refreshing. Turns out, we were blessed with an amazing room! We got a 2 level suite with a jacuzzi tub!!! Dan Webster was a phenominal speaker, and really challenged us both in our leadership style and our lives to be authentic. It was a good time. As usual, we had fun reconnecting with old friends and meeting new ones. Such an awesome experience.
Steve and Logan have gone to Men's Breakfast at Woodford, their monthly excursion. I think it's great that they can have that time together, but I must admit, the smell of breakfast lasts on them all day!!!
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Still Sick
We took Abby to the doctor today, double ear infections :( No wonder she wasn't getting better. She has antibiotics now, which she is taking like a PRO :) I hope she feels much better soon. Logan was sent home from school, but he's fine. It was more behaviour than they are used to seeing from him, and assumed he was still sick. What bothers me is that it was 2:15 when they called and he gets the bus at 2:50. Why couldn't he stay just that few more minutes? He couldn't have been that bad?! Justus woke up as happy as a bug, but as the day has progressed, he's gotten much more cuddly/needy. I don't blame him, this is a nasty virus.
This is a very odd week in our house because it's the first time Steve has ever actually taken time off for being sick. You know a virus is nasty when HE takes time off! We both have been lazing around, not doing much. Neither have very much energy or anything. I'll be glad when we're all feeling much better.
You can continue to pray for us. We do see the light at the end of the tunnel of this sickness, it's just very dim right now.
This is a very odd week in our house because it's the first time Steve has ever actually taken time off for being sick. You know a virus is nasty when HE takes time off! We both have been lazing around, not doing much. Neither have very much energy or anything. I'll be glad when we're all feeling much better.
You can continue to pray for us. We do see the light at the end of the tunnel of this sickness, it's just very dim right now.
Monday, February 12, 2007
We got played!!!
This morning we were trying to decide if and who we should send to school because the cold/flu of the century seems to have decended onto our household. So, around 8 AM Logan starts carrying on and crying, holding his arms up and trying to cuddle with ME...(I'm sure you can see where this is going). Abby seemed to be on the mend both yesterday and this morning, so we sent her. The minute the school bus drove off, there is Logan happy as can be!!! ARGH, we've just been played by our son...but good for him to know how to do it. He's quite the little actor. I know he wasn't feeling 100% so I don't mind having him home. He did become quite lethargic this afternoon and had a nice cuddle with mommy on the couch. Then around 2 PM we got a call from the school asking us to come and pick up Abby...she was fevered and glassy eyed... :( I guess we should've kept them both home. She was asleep when Steve arrived at the school to get her. It's now 5 PM and she's asleep again.
Please pray that Justus doesn't get this nasty cold/flu...it's horrible. Wouldn't wish it on anybody. And he is the only one left to get it. Steve came down with it last night too :(
Please pray that Justus doesn't get this nasty cold/flu...it's horrible. Wouldn't wish it on anybody. And he is the only one left to get it. Steve came down with it last night too :(
Saturday, February 10, 2007
It's Difficult
Some times being a mom is hard...today is one of them. Logan, Abby and I are all sick. Thankfully Justus and Steve seem to be without it. It seems to be a flu as both kids have thrown up and I'm struggling. The tylenol seems to be helping with their fevers/moods. The puke did Logan good, he tends to be 1000x better after throwing up, which I envy, but Abby is still pretty out of it. She is more like me, it lingers on and on...
The lack of sleep didn't help anything today. Thankfully we all got some rest. I slept for about 2 hours this afternoon, Logan catnapped and Abby slept off and on most of the day. Steve and Justus also napped, so it was a rare day in that we all slept at some point. A good indicator that something is up in our house for sure!!
Unfortunately all this means also that I miss church again. It is our annual meeting at First Baptist. I don't like to miss it but I also don't think this is going to be a quick bug. Who knows for sure though. My plan is to be home irregardless and hope that the kids will be all done their throwuppin' by tomorrow so I don't have to deal with that all by myself when I'm under the weather too.
The lack of sleep didn't help anything today. Thankfully we all got some rest. I slept for about 2 hours this afternoon, Logan catnapped and Abby slept off and on most of the day. Steve and Justus also napped, so it was a rare day in that we all slept at some point. A good indicator that something is up in our house for sure!!
Unfortunately all this means also that I miss church again. It is our annual meeting at First Baptist. I don't like to miss it but I also don't think this is going to be a quick bug. Who knows for sure though. My plan is to be home irregardless and hope that the kids will be all done their throwuppin' by tomorrow so I don't have to deal with that all by myself when I'm under the weather too.
sleepy
Well, Abby has been up and down since around 1 AM. Steve was up with her first...she fell asleep around 3 AM on the couch, so he left her there and came to bed. Around 4:45 she woke again and we brought her into bed with us...the bedhog took my spot, and left no room for me :( So I've been up since then, but thankfully both Steve and Abby are sleeping peacefully now. It'll be a long day! I forsee a nap in my future, that is assured. I hope she starts feeling better soon, it sure breaks my heart to see her like that.
Friday, February 09, 2007
Eternal Embrace
Call me sentimental if you want, but there is something about the discovery of these two people that warms my heart! These two bodies were found in Italy...a pair of star crossed lovers I'm sure!! From the reading that I've done, this is a very rare find. I'll be anxious to hear about the details as they come. For now though, I'll just rest in the romance of it all. It will be Valentines Day soon, and our anniversary. A girl can dream.
snow and sick kiddos
Well, this week has been an interesting one. No school Monday, limited therapy Tuesday, School (thank you Lord!) on Wednesday, limited therapy Thurs and no school again today. The buses were at least running today but we decided not to send the kids. As it turns out, for Abby, that was for the best. The poor girl is coming down with something fierce. It has come on so quickly. :( She's coughing and fevered, and she's very dozey/lethargic. Justus is coughing a bit too but doesn't seem as bad as Abby though. Please pray they get better! Logan is charged full of energy though. He's gone into town with Daddy to get a movie, and some tylenol for Abby. They are going to play outside for awhile after that too. Gotta get that boy some fresh air!!! He doesn't enjoy when there is no school.
Today was supposed to be my cleaning lady day, but that was postponed til Monday. With everyone home, makes for too much shuffling around while she does her thing. So Monday afternoon it is. I can't wait either. The mountain of laundry is slowing coming down. Seems like I just did it, but from the amount of clothing, maybe my memory is a little off...who knows! Supper is in the crockpot already :D I love my crockpot, it's SOO much easier to prepare meals as I can do it in the morning when I have the most energy. It's very bad for me to put off dinner prep until 4 PM because chances are, it'll be take out! So Taco Soup it is for tonight :D
Today was supposed to be my cleaning lady day, but that was postponed til Monday. With everyone home, makes for too much shuffling around while she does her thing. So Monday afternoon it is. I can't wait either. The mountain of laundry is slowing coming down. Seems like I just did it, but from the amount of clothing, maybe my memory is a little off...who knows! Supper is in the crockpot already :D I love my crockpot, it's SOO much easier to prepare meals as I can do it in the morning when I have the most energy. It's very bad for me to put off dinner prep until 4 PM because chances are, it'll be take out! So Taco Soup it is for tonight :D
Thursday, February 08, 2007
Made me think...
Shoes in church
I showered and shaved............. I adjusted my tie.
I got there and sat.............. In a pew just in time.
Bowing my head in prayer......... As I closed my eyes.
I saw the shoe of the man next to me..... Touching my own. I sighed.
With plenty of room on either side...... I thought, "Why must our soles touch?"
It bothered me, his shoe touching mine... But it didn't bother him much.
A prayer began:
"Our Father"............. I thought, "This man with the shoes.. has no pride.
They're dusty, worn, and scratched. Even worse, there are holes on the side!"
"Thank You for blessings," the prayer went on.
The shoe man said............... a quiet " Amen."
I tried to focus on the prayer....... But my thoughts were on his shoes again.
Aren't we supposed to look our best.. When walking through that door?
"Well, this certainly isn't it," I thought, Glancing toward the floor.
Then the prayer was ended............ And the songs of praise began.
The shoe man was certainly loud...... Sounding proud as he sang.
His voice lifted the rafters......... His hands were raised high.
The Lord could surely hear.. The shoe man's voice from the sky.
It was time for the offering....... And what I threw in was steep.
I watched as the shoe man reached.... Into his pockets so deep.
I saw what was pulled out.......... What the shoe man put in. Then I heard a soft "clink", as when silver hits tin.
The sermon really bored me.......... To tears, and that's no lie.
It was the same for the shoe man... For tears fell from his eyes.
At the end of the service...... As is the custom here.
We must greet new visitors.. And show them all good cheer.
But I felt moved somehow............. And wanted to meet the shoe man.
So after the closing prayer........ I reached over and shook his hand.
He was old and his skin was dark..... And his hair was truly a mess.
But I thanked him for coming......... For being our guest.
He said, "My names' Charlie.......... I'm glad to meet you, my friend."
There were tears in his eyes....... But he had a large, wide grin.
"Let me explain," he said......... Wiping tears from his eyes.
"I've been coming here for months.... And you're the first to say 'Hi.'"
"I know that my appearance........."Is not like all the rest.
"But I really do try................."To always look my best."
"I always clean and polish my shoes.."Before my very long walk.
"But by the time I get here........."They're dirty and dusty, like chalk."
My heart filled with pain............ and I swallowed to hide my tears.
As he continued to apologize......... For daring to sit so near.
He said, "When I get here..........."I know I must look a sight.
"But I thought if I could touch you.."Then maybe our souls might unite."
I was silent for a moment............ Knowing whatever was said
Would pale in comparison... I spoke from my heart, not my head.
"Oh, you've touched me," I said......"And taught me, in part;
"That the best of any man............"Is what is found in his heart."
The rest, I thought,................ This shoe man will never know.
Like just how thankful I really am... That his dirty old shoe touched my soul
I showered and shaved............. I adjusted my tie.
I got there and sat.............. In a pew just in time.
Bowing my head in prayer......... As I closed my eyes.
I saw the shoe of the man next to me..... Touching my own. I sighed.
With plenty of room on either side...... I thought, "Why must our soles touch?"
It bothered me, his shoe touching mine... But it didn't bother him much.
A prayer began:
"Our Father"............. I thought, "This man with the shoes.. has no pride.
They're dusty, worn, and scratched. Even worse, there are holes on the side!"
"Thank You for blessings," the prayer went on.
The shoe man said............... a quiet " Amen."
I tried to focus on the prayer....... But my thoughts were on his shoes again.
Aren't we supposed to look our best.. When walking through that door?
"Well, this certainly isn't it," I thought, Glancing toward the floor.
Then the prayer was ended............ And the songs of praise began.
The shoe man was certainly loud...... Sounding proud as he sang.
His voice lifted the rafters......... His hands were raised high.
The Lord could surely hear.. The shoe man's voice from the sky.
It was time for the offering....... And what I threw in was steep.
I watched as the shoe man reached.... Into his pockets so deep.
I saw what was pulled out.......... What the shoe man put in. Then I heard a soft "clink", as when silver hits tin.
The sermon really bored me.......... To tears, and that's no lie.
It was the same for the shoe man... For tears fell from his eyes.
At the end of the service...... As is the custom here.
We must greet new visitors.. And show them all good cheer.
But I felt moved somehow............. And wanted to meet the shoe man.
So after the closing prayer........ I reached over and shook his hand.
He was old and his skin was dark..... And his hair was truly a mess.
But I thanked him for coming......... For being our guest.
He said, "My names' Charlie.......... I'm glad to meet you, my friend."
There were tears in his eyes....... But he had a large, wide grin.
"Let me explain," he said......... Wiping tears from his eyes.
"I've been coming here for months.... And you're the first to say 'Hi.'"
"I know that my appearance........."Is not like all the rest.
"But I really do try................."To always look my best."
"I always clean and polish my shoes.."Before my very long walk.
"But by the time I get here........."They're dirty and dusty, like chalk."
My heart filled with pain............ and I swallowed to hide my tears.
As he continued to apologize......... For daring to sit so near.
He said, "When I get here..........."I know I must look a sight.
"But I thought if I could touch you.."Then maybe our souls might unite."
I was silent for a moment............ Knowing whatever was said
Would pale in comparison... I spoke from my heart, not my head.
"Oh, you've touched me," I said......"And taught me, in part;
"That the best of any man............"Is what is found in his heart."
The rest, I thought,................ This shoe man will never know.
Like just how thankful I really am... That his dirty old shoe touched my soul
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
HAHAHAHA
Boy, if I ever thought I could pull something like this off I would...make sure your sound is on.
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Funniest thing I've heard in awhile!
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Funniest thing I've heard in awhile!
Monday, February 05, 2007
Chicken Soup
I just received an email, and my story has been short listed for the "Chicken Soup for the Soul with Special Needs". It's not 100% for sure that I'll be published, but they are at least asking my permission for printing it!!!! I must say that I'm totally shocked...I didn't really think my story would be chosen. The book will be published September 2007. When I hear for sure, I will let you know. At this point, Steve and I are just so excited! We may have two published authors by September!
Kids, Go Figure!
Today is a snow day, actually is a school closed day. The first of the season. Most kids I'm sure were cheering this morning that they didn't have to go to school and could stay home. Well ours, not so much. Logan is very uneasy. He's been SOO mischevious today, tipping furniture and chairs, asking non-stop for things...it's difinitely wearing on my nerves. Abby's been a bit emotional too. The "normal" Monday would've been so much better for them but alas, mother nature was not so kind. It was blowing this morning, nothing now...we may go outside to play for a bit, just to break the monotony.
Justus started imitating a wave today. Over and over, Steve and I are amazed at his development. We're so proud of him, and all his accomplishments. He is one awe-inspiring kid. Love him to peices. There is part of us though, that is a bit unsure of how to deal with the situation of the kids and their autism, and him. He is already trying so hard to interact with the kids. Will his feelings be hurt? Will he learn to understand and accept that life will be different for him than his peers with siblings? How will he deal with that on top of all the other details surrounding his parents etc?!? One can often be overwhelmed with this...I sure hope that Steve and I will be able to be the best parents, and offer as much love and support as he needs. I don't think this will be an easy thing but I hope that we can make the best of it, bring the good to light.
Justus started imitating a wave today. Over and over, Steve and I are amazed at his development. We're so proud of him, and all his accomplishments. He is one awe-inspiring kid. Love him to peices. There is part of us though, that is a bit unsure of how to deal with the situation of the kids and their autism, and him. He is already trying so hard to interact with the kids. Will his feelings be hurt? Will he learn to understand and accept that life will be different for him than his peers with siblings? How will he deal with that on top of all the other details surrounding his parents etc?!? One can often be overwhelmed with this...I sure hope that Steve and I will be able to be the best parents, and offer as much love and support as he needs. I don't think this will be an easy thing but I hope that we can make the best of it, bring the good to light.
Women are so superior LOL
WOMAN'S PERFECT BREAKFAST
She is sitting at the table with her gourmet coffee.
Her son is on the cover of the Wheaties box. Her daughter is on the cover of Business Week. Her boyfriend is on the cover of Playgirl. And her husband is on the back of the milk carton.
WOMEN'S REVENGE
"Cash, check or charge?" I asked, after folding items the woman
wished to purchase. As she fumbled for her wallet I noticed a
remote control for a television set in her purse. "So, do you always
carry your TV remote?" I asked. "No," she replied, " but my
husband refused to come shopping with me, and I figured this was
the most evil thing I could do to him legally."
UNDERSTANDING WOMEN
(A MAN'S PERSPECTIVE)
I know I'm not going to understand women. I'll never understand how you can take boiling hot wax, pour it onto your upper thigh, rip the hair out by the root, ...and still be afraid of a spider.
MARRIAGE SEMINAR
While attending a Marriage Seminar dealing with communication,
Tom and his wife Grace listened to the instructor, "It is essential
that husbands and wives know each other's likes and dislikes." He
addressed the man, "Can you name your wife's favorite flower?"
Tom leaned over, touched his wife's arm gently and whispered,
"It's Pillsbury, isn't it?"
CIGARETTES AND TAMPONS
A man walks into a pharmacy and wanders up and down the aisles. The sales girl notices him and asks him if she can help him. He answers that he is looking for a box of tampons for his wife. She directs him down the correct aisle. A few minutes later, he deposits a huge bag of cotton balls and a ball of string on the counter. She says, confused, "Sir, I thought you were looking for some tampons for your wife? He answers, " You see, it's like this, yesterday, I sent my wife to the store to get me a carton of cigarettes, and she came back with a tin of tobacco and some rolling papers; cause it's sooo much cheaper. So, I figure if I have to roll my own ......... so does she. ( I figure this guy is the one on the milk carton! )
WIFE VS. HUSBAND
A couple drove down a country road for several miles, not saying a
word. An earlier discussion had led to an argument and neither of
them wanted to concede their position. As they passed a barnyard
of mules, goats, and pigs, the husband asked sarcastically,
"Relatives of yours?"
"Yep," the wife replied, "in-laws."
W O R D S
A husband read an article to his wife about how many words
women use a day... 30,000 to a man's 15,000.
The wife replied, "The reason has to be because we have to repeat
everything to men..."
The husband then turned to his wife and asked, "What?"
CREATION
A man said to his wife one day, "I don't know how you can be so
stupid and so beautiful all at the same time." The wife responded,
"Allow me to explain.
God made me beautiful so you would be attracted to me; God made me stupid so I would be attracted to you!
WHO DOES WHAT
A man and his wife were having an argument about who should
brew the coffee each morning. The wife said, "You should do it,
because you get up first, and then we don't have to wait as long to
get our coffee." The husband said, " You are in charge of cooking
around here and you should do it, because that is your job, and I
can just wait for my coffee." Wife replies, "No, you should do it, and
besides, it is in the Bible that the man should brew the coffee."
Husband replies, "I can't believe that, show me." So she fetched the
Bible, and opened the New Testament and showed him at the top of
several pages, that it indeed says......... "HEBREWS"
THE SILENT TREATMENT
A man and his wife were having some problems at home and were
giving each other the silent treatment. Suddenly, the man realized
that the next day, he would need his wife to wake him at 5:00 AM
for an early morning business flight. Not wanting to be the first to
break the silence (and LOSE), he wrote on a piece of paper, "Please
wake me at 5:00 AM." He left it where he knew she would find it.
The next morning, the man woke up, only to discover it was 9:00
AM and he had missed his flight. Furious, he was about to go and
see why his wife hadn't wakened him, when he noticed a piece of
paper by the bed. The paper said, "It is 5:00 AM. Wake up."
Men are not equipped for these kinds of contests.
She is sitting at the table with her gourmet coffee.
Her son is on the cover of the Wheaties box. Her daughter is on the cover of Business Week. Her boyfriend is on the cover of Playgirl. And her husband is on the back of the milk carton.
WOMEN'S REVENGE
"Cash, check or charge?" I asked, after folding items the woman
wished to purchase. As she fumbled for her wallet I noticed a
remote control for a television set in her purse. "So, do you always
carry your TV remote?" I asked. "No," she replied, " but my
husband refused to come shopping with me, and I figured this was
the most evil thing I could do to him legally."
UNDERSTANDING WOMEN
(A MAN'S PERSPECTIVE)
I know I'm not going to understand women. I'll never understand how you can take boiling hot wax, pour it onto your upper thigh, rip the hair out by the root, ...and still be afraid of a spider.
MARRIAGE SEMINAR
While attending a Marriage Seminar dealing with communication,
Tom and his wife Grace listened to the instructor, "It is essential
that husbands and wives know each other's likes and dislikes." He
addressed the man, "Can you name your wife's favorite flower?"
Tom leaned over, touched his wife's arm gently and whispered,
"It's Pillsbury, isn't it?"
CIGARETTES AND TAMPONS
A man walks into a pharmacy and wanders up and down the aisles. The sales girl notices him and asks him if she can help him. He answers that he is looking for a box of tampons for his wife. She directs him down the correct aisle. A few minutes later, he deposits a huge bag of cotton balls and a ball of string on the counter. She says, confused, "Sir, I thought you were looking for some tampons for your wife? He answers, " You see, it's like this, yesterday, I sent my wife to the store to get me a carton of cigarettes, and she came back with a tin of tobacco and some rolling papers; cause it's sooo much cheaper. So, I figure if I have to roll my own ......... so does she. ( I figure this guy is the one on the milk carton! )
WIFE VS. HUSBAND
A couple drove down a country road for several miles, not saying a
word. An earlier discussion had led to an argument and neither of
them wanted to concede their position. As they passed a barnyard
of mules, goats, and pigs, the husband asked sarcastically,
"Relatives of yours?"
"Yep," the wife replied, "in-laws."
W O R D S
A husband read an article to his wife about how many words
women use a day... 30,000 to a man's 15,000.
The wife replied, "The reason has to be because we have to repeat
everything to men..."
The husband then turned to his wife and asked, "What?"
CREATION
A man said to his wife one day, "I don't know how you can be so
stupid and so beautiful all at the same time." The wife responded,
"Allow me to explain.
God made me beautiful so you would be attracted to me; God made me stupid so I would be attracted to you!
WHO DOES WHAT
A man and his wife were having an argument about who should
brew the coffee each morning. The wife said, "You should do it,
because you get up first, and then we don't have to wait as long to
get our coffee." The husband said, " You are in charge of cooking
around here and you should do it, because that is your job, and I
can just wait for my coffee." Wife replies, "No, you should do it, and
besides, it is in the Bible that the man should brew the coffee."
Husband replies, "I can't believe that, show me." So she fetched the
Bible, and opened the New Testament and showed him at the top of
several pages, that it indeed says......... "HEBREWS"
THE SILENT TREATMENT
A man and his wife were having some problems at home and were
giving each other the silent treatment. Suddenly, the man realized
that the next day, he would need his wife to wake him at 5:00 AM
for an early morning business flight. Not wanting to be the first to
break the silence (and LOSE), he wrote on a piece of paper, "Please
wake me at 5:00 AM." He left it where he knew she would find it.
The next morning, the man woke up, only to discover it was 9:00
AM and he had missed his flight. Furious, he was about to go and
see why his wife hadn't wakened him, when he noticed a piece of
paper by the bed. The paper said, "It is 5:00 AM. Wake up."
Men are not equipped for these kinds of contests.
Sunday, February 04, 2007
Outdoor Play
As it turns out, we did go outside to play today. It was such great fun. The kids really enjoy their time outdoors. Steve and I just finished saying to each other, we should've got some pictures...maybe next time. I have a feeling the snow will be here for awhile. We've got about 2.5 feet maybe a bit more. It's pretty high on the kids. They were trying with all their might to get through it though. Good for the muscles.
We came inside for some hot chocolate and cookies. Freshly made even. Chocolate chip cookies sure make a mess on our new chairs though. We will need to replace the fabric soon!!! And they are just a month old. Who puts white fabric on chairs anyway!?!?
We came inside for some hot chocolate and cookies. Freshly made even. Chocolate chip cookies sure make a mess on our new chairs though. We will need to replace the fabric soon!!! And they are just a month old. Who puts white fabric on chairs anyway!?!?
Winter Wonderland
We woke up this morning to some crazy weather. It was snowing and blowing. Church was cancelled both for Meaford and Woodford. It was a different Sunday morning for us. We had a nice breakfast as a family, well second breakfast for Logan, Abby and Steve. Just spent time together. Sunday is normally such a rushing around day for us, it was a totally different experience this morning.
There have been times this morning that we can barely see the houses across the street! Winter is a beautiful thing up here in Meaford, as long as you don't HAVE to be anywhere. The snow is really coming down right now. Can't wait to see what it looks like as the day progresses. I wish we could go outside to play but with the windchill it's far too cold for the kids. Maybe tomorrow.
Friday, February 02, 2007
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Let's see how you all do. I'm sure Steve will get 100% but I must admit, I was surprised I got this high! Looks like all my years of reading and studying have paid off a bit. Not sure which questions I got wrong, but to be honest, there were some ones that I'm not even sure I knew the answers to, obviously.
I survived
I had my MRI this morning, and survived it. I was sedated for it, as I am VERY claustrophobic. It wasn't too bad I guess, it was 45 minutes long and very loud. I got to listen to a Norah Jones CD, but the machine drowned out the music. I hope that I never have to do that again. It wasn't the worst experience of my life, but it certainly was surreal.
I should have the results back in a week or ten days. This will be a long week for sure! I'm hoping for a clear scan, although that will leave a lot of unanswered questions. My doctor will meet with me irregardless of the results though, so that is good to know. She understands that I'm having a difficult time, and will work to get to the bottom of my symptoms. If the scan does show something, then I will have more tests as well and it will be a time of reflection.
It was nice to hear that the neuro, that I thought had completely disregarded my symptoms, has the same thoughts as my family doc. Steve spoke with her yesterday about the experience with him and how I was feeling. *I may have said that yesterday, I don't remember, sorry if I just retold you info that you don't need to know* and she reassured Steve that they were thinking the same thing, and they will get to the bottom of it. The MRI should either rule out or confirm what they are suspecting.
If this post is difficult to understand, I apologize. I'm still feeling the affects of the valium that I had before the scan.
I should have the results back in a week or ten days. This will be a long week for sure! I'm hoping for a clear scan, although that will leave a lot of unanswered questions. My doctor will meet with me irregardless of the results though, so that is good to know. She understands that I'm having a difficult time, and will work to get to the bottom of my symptoms. If the scan does show something, then I will have more tests as well and it will be a time of reflection.
It was nice to hear that the neuro, that I thought had completely disregarded my symptoms, has the same thoughts as my family doc. Steve spoke with her yesterday about the experience with him and how I was feeling. *I may have said that yesterday, I don't remember, sorry if I just retold you info that you don't need to know* and she reassured Steve that they were thinking the same thing, and they will get to the bottom of it. The MRI should either rule out or confirm what they are suspecting.
If this post is difficult to understand, I apologize. I'm still feeling the affects of the valium that I had before the scan.
Thursday, February 01, 2007
Clearer Head Prevails
After a good nights rest, I do believe I am much more optimistic today. Doom and gloom are usually hanging around with a sleep deprived mom, or at least this one. Today I feel confident that we will be ok financially. After going through our finances, and seeing some staggering amounts of money going out, I realize there are many places for us to trim down our spending. We will be ok. We have to be. With three kids, we need to be. This is the start of a new beginning (again) but I am determined that we will succeed.
The kids were in Owen Sound today for their therapy. Steve said they did a really good job going into the office building, Abby knew the routine and happily walked in and pressed the button for the elevator. They are such great kids. Tomorrow is the same thing, into Owen Sound.
Tomorrow is the big day. My MRI is scheduled for 9:15 AM. I'm very nervous about it, but I know I will be ok. Steve was to the doctor today, and she said the results should take about a week. So, hopefully we'll have some better ideas of what we're looking at in a couple of weeks...
The kids were in Owen Sound today for their therapy. Steve said they did a really good job going into the office building, Abby knew the routine and happily walked in and pressed the button for the elevator. They are such great kids. Tomorrow is the same thing, into Owen Sound.
Tomorrow is the big day. My MRI is scheduled for 9:15 AM. I'm very nervous about it, but I know I will be ok. Steve was to the doctor today, and she said the results should take about a week. So, hopefully we'll have some better ideas of what we're looking at in a couple of weeks...
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