I know each time I promise to blog sooner........well its been awhile. Sorry!
Life just never slows down for anything!
Our sweet girl is now 5 months old and growing like a weed! It seems every time I blink she is doing something new. She now has her bottom 2 teeth and we think the top two are coming in but it seems to be taking longer than the bottom ones did. She is rolling all over the place and will soon be sitting up by herself. Every workday it is so hard to leave! But I know she is in good hands....her daddys!
Being which.....hubby's hunt for another engineering job still hasn't turned up anything. We stay in contact with the recuiters but nothing that doesn't consist of a 2 hour drive or either being away from us for 3 months! Not an option.
My work however is still going strong! We will be bringing a new doctor on board in August! This should give my over-worked doc a break!
All the animals are doing well and we have now laid hardwood floors in all the room but our master bed and master bath. The weather here seem to go straight from winter to summer! Next week I'm hoping we get to plant our garden!
Guess I'll go for now....I'm not going to promise I'll be back soon - seems like every time I do...I lie! So I do know that I have some new pics that I need to upload so maybe............................
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Friday, April 16, 2010
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Sad
I haven’t been able to write this post until now….it’s just been to hard.
We lost our beloved Carago (our older horse) Monday.
He was tired and age kept him from being able to bounce back this time . It all happened so fast that it seems like a blur.
I haven’t been able to bring myself to even go to the barn since then. I am so thankful for my father who takes care of the horses for us. We were over at my parents house yesterday but I couldn’t even look down at the barn or the pasture. And luckily the horses were in the lower pasture.
I know that I’ve got to move on and face the here and now but right now the hurt is still to fresh. Maybe this weekend I’ll have time to process the emotions.
I do want to thank everyone for the prayers…..even though it’s been hard, I know that he is in heaven running around, eating carrots!
We lost our beloved Carago (our older horse) Monday.
He was tired and age kept him from being able to bounce back this time . It all happened so fast that it seems like a blur.
I haven’t been able to bring myself to even go to the barn since then. I am so thankful for my father who takes care of the horses for us. We were over at my parents house yesterday but I couldn’t even look down at the barn or the pasture. And luckily the horses were in the lower pasture.
I know that I’ve got to move on and face the here and now but right now the hurt is still to fresh. Maybe this weekend I’ll have time to process the emotions.
I do want to thank everyone for the prayers…..even though it’s been hard, I know that he is in heaven running around, eating carrots!
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Prayer Request
Hello everyone.....I know some people think praying for animals is senseless and crazy but I don't.
Please pray for me, my husband, our vet and our older horse. He has developed "choke" which is different than human choke. He has feed impacted in his pipe that leads to his stomach. He is 30 years old which is pretty old for a horse so surgery is not an option. The vet has been "tubing" him trying to loosen the impaction and giving him muscle relaxers to help him relax. We really need him to pass this so that he can eat. He is able to breathe - "choke" in horses doesn't effect their breathing.
I just pray that Carago will not suffer, if it meant this is his time, then I want him to go without suffering. This is very hard to say without breaking into tears but he has been a great horse and given us years of love. He has pulled out of many medical situations and I know that God can bring him out of this and if that is God's will, I definately want that!! I just pray for wisdom for myself/husband and for the vet. And I pray for peace for all.
I will keep you updated.........Thanks for the prayers!
Please pray for me, my husband, our vet and our older horse. He has developed "choke" which is different than human choke. He has feed impacted in his pipe that leads to his stomach. He is 30 years old which is pretty old for a horse so surgery is not an option. The vet has been "tubing" him trying to loosen the impaction and giving him muscle relaxers to help him relax. We really need him to pass this so that he can eat. He is able to breathe - "choke" in horses doesn't effect their breathing.
I just pray that Carago will not suffer, if it meant this is his time, then I want him to go without suffering. This is very hard to say without breaking into tears but he has been a great horse and given us years of love. He has pulled out of many medical situations and I know that God can bring him out of this and if that is God's will, I definately want that!! I just pray for wisdom for myself/husband and for the vet. And I pray for peace for all.
I will keep you updated.........Thanks for the prayers!
Monday, December 21, 2009
Trinity's First Snow
Here's a few pics:
Daddy and Trinity
Daddy....I'm really not sure about this....
"Big Sis" had to come see what was going on....and of course...grap a quick kiss!
Mommy and Trinity
It was cold and we couldn't stay out for long....but the other baby got some play time in....
Sunday, July 05, 2009
It's been awhile.....
Sorry I haven't posted in awhile (again!). This pregnancy has really "kicked my butt". Well I am 23 weeks along and everything is going great!
Oh by the way....
IT'S A GIRL!!!!!!!
Trinity Nicole will be her name.
I'm going to try to get some pics up - I've gained approx 10 pounds - all tummy too! My midwife says that I'm so short waisted that I will be carrying everything up front. She has a strong heartbeat and is growing right on schedule. I go back in three more weeks to do the diabetic testing! Yuck!
Hubby has been very busy working on the building and house getting things ready. This past Saturday we cleaned out our storage building so that we can now begin on cleaning out our storage room that will become Trinity's room.
Work has been the normal - busy and stressful. We're getting ready to start working on next years budget (oh what fun!) and we are recruiting for another doctor.
All the animals are doing good - Nicki is more spoiled than ever, Lucky and the cats too. We do have one horse (Rascals) that we are nursing a leg injury on - but all in all they are all doing good!
My brother has a new girlfriend who has two children and the 8 year old has stolen the families heart!! Mom and Dad are getting in practice for becoming grandparents!
Our church is getting ready to open a 2nd location soon. Our (first) small group is currently reading and doing a study on Frances Chan's "Crazy Love". Last weekend was our first discussion and it was pretty awesome....can't wait for this coming Saturdays discussion.
We'll guess I will go for now and I'll try to do better staying in touch!! Sorry again!!!
Oh by the way....
IT'S A GIRL!!!!!!!
Trinity Nicole will be her name.
I'm going to try to get some pics up - I've gained approx 10 pounds - all tummy too! My midwife says that I'm so short waisted that I will be carrying everything up front. She has a strong heartbeat and is growing right on schedule. I go back in three more weeks to do the diabetic testing! Yuck!
Hubby has been very busy working on the building and house getting things ready. This past Saturday we cleaned out our storage building so that we can now begin on cleaning out our storage room that will become Trinity's room.
Work has been the normal - busy and stressful. We're getting ready to start working on next years budget (oh what fun!) and we are recruiting for another doctor.
All the animals are doing good - Nicki is more spoiled than ever, Lucky and the cats too. We do have one horse (Rascals) that we are nursing a leg injury on - but all in all they are all doing good!
My brother has a new girlfriend who has two children and the 8 year old has stolen the families heart!! Mom and Dad are getting in practice for becoming grandparents!
Our church is getting ready to open a 2nd location soon. Our (first) small group is currently reading and doing a study on Frances Chan's "Crazy Love". Last weekend was our first discussion and it was pretty awesome....can't wait for this coming Saturdays discussion.
We'll guess I will go for now and I'll try to do better staying in touch!! Sorry again!!!
Saturday, May 09, 2009
Updates
Well I've been away from bloggy world again. The tiredness hasn't gone away. After working all day, by the time I get home, I'm beat.
Monday will start our 15 weeks! We are out of the first trimester. We go June 2nd to find out if it's a girl or boy! We are so ready we want to be able to call it by it's name instead of just "baby".
We have chosen "Joshua Michael" for a boy and "Trinity Nicole" for a girl.
I'm still doing good - no sickness! No more scares, etc. We went back to the doctor last Thursday and we got to hear the heart beat again. This time while listening we heard a "swooshing" noise. The baby was moving. It still not big enough yet for me to feel but our midwife stated it was going to be a mover!!
My mom is still buying stuff. She's a yard sale addict! We already have a bathtub, some outfits, blankets, etc. She's loving it!!
On other news..
It has been officially a year since hubby was laid off. There are no engineering jobs out there in our area or surrounding areas anymore....really no jobs at all. Its hard to talk to anyone that hasn't lost their job or been on short time. This area has been hit hard. I've been asked by so many if I'm scared...I mean here we are on one paycheck and having a baby...my answer is "NO" I feel absolutely blessed! I mean we tried for 8 years to have a baby....God knows what he's doing and we haven't went without anything. He continues to supply our every need and then some!
I've cut back on my long hours...trying to stay in the 40-42 hours a week. Anything more than that and I'm just not worth a hoot! Its not as stressful as before. We've now been with Novant for 1 year officially May 1st.
All the animals are doing good - spoiled as ever!
We have started redoing some of the home to start making room for the baby. You don't realize how much "junk and stuff" you have until you start going through everything. We still have a long way to go and the time is just clicking away!!!
Well better go for now and get some breakfast!
Baby's getting hungry! Until next time!
Monday will start our 15 weeks! We are out of the first trimester. We go June 2nd to find out if it's a girl or boy! We are so ready we want to be able to call it by it's name instead of just "baby".
We have chosen "Joshua Michael" for a boy and "Trinity Nicole" for a girl.
I'm still doing good - no sickness! No more scares, etc. We went back to the doctor last Thursday and we got to hear the heart beat again. This time while listening we heard a "swooshing" noise. The baby was moving. It still not big enough yet for me to feel but our midwife stated it was going to be a mover!!
My mom is still buying stuff. She's a yard sale addict! We already have a bathtub, some outfits, blankets, etc. She's loving it!!
On other news..
It has been officially a year since hubby was laid off. There are no engineering jobs out there in our area or surrounding areas anymore....really no jobs at all. Its hard to talk to anyone that hasn't lost their job or been on short time. This area has been hit hard. I've been asked by so many if I'm scared...I mean here we are on one paycheck and having a baby...my answer is "NO" I feel absolutely blessed! I mean we tried for 8 years to have a baby....God knows what he's doing and we haven't went without anything. He continues to supply our every need and then some!
I've cut back on my long hours...trying to stay in the 40-42 hours a week. Anything more than that and I'm just not worth a hoot! Its not as stressful as before. We've now been with Novant for 1 year officially May 1st.
All the animals are doing good - spoiled as ever!
We have started redoing some of the home to start making room for the baby. You don't realize how much "junk and stuff" you have until you start going through everything. We still have a long way to go and the time is just clicking away!!!
Well better go for now and get some breakfast!
Baby's getting hungry! Until next time!
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Life
I know it's been awhile since my last posting. I'll try to update as much as possible before supper is done!
I'm now at 12 weeks in the pregnancy! 1st trimester almost done! It's hard to believe only 6 more months! It's passing so quickly. I'm doing good. I've started getting my energy back. I was sick this past week with what we believe started as allergies/sinus issues but turned into bronchitis.
We go back to the doctor next week so I'll have more info then hopefully!
I've gained only 5 pounds since finding out I'm pregnant! My midwife wants me to gain 25-30 pounds - and this hard to deal with after years of NOT trying to gain weight! My eating habits have changed - only real cravings have been "tomatoe and/or tomatoe products"! I'm so ready for the gardening season!
Ball season has started again. Mike had a tournament this past weekend and I didn't get to attend due to being sick. boo! hoo! Still no luck in the job department for Mike but God is providing! And who knows what God has planned for the future! He's also getting ready to have a full plate with fixing the home for baby!! Much to his enjoyment! HA! HA!
One of our small groups (Crazy Love/Mad Hope) just did our first ever "Bumper Crop". We handed out 130 bags of groceries to various needy neighborhoods in our community. This was very awesome. Also this coming Saturday we will be holding a "special" yard sale (more info later on!)
Our main small group "The Gathering", next month, will have been meeting for 3 full years now! That's pretty cool!
Also next month, my work will have joined Novant for a full year. This means that I have been a practice manager for a year now. The job is still stressful but at least it is managable now. I do enjoy what I do and that's a major plus!
Our church is now doing their own podcast - you can check out here!
All the animals(babies) are doing well! Spoiled as ever!
Well I guess that is all for now...Mike's got supper ready! I'll try to update more often!
I'm now at 12 weeks in the pregnancy! 1st trimester almost done! It's hard to believe only 6 more months! It's passing so quickly. I'm doing good. I've started getting my energy back. I was sick this past week with what we believe started as allergies/sinus issues but turned into bronchitis.
We go back to the doctor next week so I'll have more info then hopefully!
I've gained only 5 pounds since finding out I'm pregnant! My midwife wants me to gain 25-30 pounds - and this hard to deal with after years of NOT trying to gain weight! My eating habits have changed - only real cravings have been "tomatoe and/or tomatoe products"! I'm so ready for the gardening season!
Ball season has started again. Mike had a tournament this past weekend and I didn't get to attend due to being sick. boo! hoo! Still no luck in the job department for Mike but God is providing! And who knows what God has planned for the future! He's also getting ready to have a full plate with fixing the home for baby!! Much to his enjoyment! HA! HA!
One of our small groups (Crazy Love/Mad Hope) just did our first ever "Bumper Crop". We handed out 130 bags of groceries to various needy neighborhoods in our community. This was very awesome. Also this coming Saturday we will be holding a "special" yard sale (more info later on!)
Our main small group "The Gathering", next month, will have been meeting for 3 full years now! That's pretty cool!
Also next month, my work will have joined Novant for a full year. This means that I have been a practice manager for a year now. The job is still stressful but at least it is managable now. I do enjoy what I do and that's a major plus!
Our church is now doing their own podcast - you can check out here!
All the animals(babies) are doing well! Spoiled as ever!
Well I guess that is all for now...Mike's got supper ready! I'll try to update more often!
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Current Spoiled Baby
Thought I would share with you pics of our current spoiled baby.
One morning after getting out of the shower - this is what I seen...
And here is another pic that Mike shot during the day...she has some weird sleeping positions....
And here is where she is starting to wake up...
One morning after getting out of the shower - this is what I seen...
And here is another pic that Mike shot during the day...she has some weird sleeping positions....
And here is where she is starting to wake up...
Saturday, February 07, 2009
A Good Day and A Dog
I know I haven't posted in awhile - not since our first snow. We've had another dusting earlier in the week.
But yesterday was a good day. After work, I came home and then Mike and I packed up the doggie and headed to the local park to walk around and play. It's been really pretty here. In the 60's. Makes you want springtime!
Today, we started out cleaning house and we had let the pup out to play in the back yard. Here is what we found one time when looking out for her....
We have the mud hole that no matter what we do it always come back. Right where we park our cars. This winter it has came back so we'll work on it again this spring.
So we decided to take her to the father-in-laws to run in the pasture and play in the creek! We ended up packing our lunch and taking it with us. We are currently ending the evening by cooking dinner together while the pup is knocked out on the couch snoring!
Just enjoying God's creation and each other!
But yesterday was a good day. After work, I came home and then Mike and I packed up the doggie and headed to the local park to walk around and play. It's been really pretty here. In the 60's. Makes you want springtime!
Today, we started out cleaning house and we had let the pup out to play in the back yard. Here is what we found one time when looking out for her....
We have the mud hole that no matter what we do it always come back. Right where we park our cars. This winter it has came back so we'll work on it again this spring.
So we decided to take her to the father-in-laws to run in the pasture and play in the creek! We ended up packing our lunch and taking it with us. We are currently ending the evening by cooking dinner together while the pup is knocked out on the couch snoring!
Just enjoying God's creation and each other!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Pics of our babies first snow!!
Her first snow - "Hey....what happen to the ground!"
"Hmmm....I like this snow covered stick"
"I don't mind having a cold belly!"
"Opps....dropped the stick!"
"Hmmm....I like this snow covered stick"
"I don't mind having a cold belly!"
"Opps....dropped the stick!"
Monday, January 05, 2009
Thanks for the prayers!
Got home alittle earlier from the vet's with my dad. His dog, Sable, got the all clear from Dr. Pete. Here stitches were removed. She has to continue to wear her "lampshade" for 2 more weeks just to be sure that she doesn't lick he wound so much. I'm hoping this will help ease Dad's nerves some. Thanks for the prayers!
Monday, December 29, 2008
Prayer Request
Just a quick note.... Please say a little prayer for my dad's dog, Sable. They took her to the vet last Wednesday (on my dad's birthday) and she had a surgery due to a tear in her rectum. They got to bring her home this past Friday. Our normal vet is out of town this week and Sable is starting to have a few post surgey issues. If things aren't better tomorrow at lunch, dad's taking her back to the office to see the doctor that is covering for our normal vet. So I ask that you say a prayer for Sable and also my dad! Thanks
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
My husband is trying to kill me and other randomness...
Yeah you read the title correct!
We started going to the gym this week. My husband is doing and wanting me to do the "Body for Life" workout plan. Today was lower body. Every step I take, my legs scream in agony. Okay maybe that's alittle of the drama queen coming out in me.
We're getting to the gym around 5:30 every morning (I know...only crazy people are up that early - and to work out?). It's actually been pretty fun working out together.
As for work...I am out for 4 days! Yeah! We also are going to be in the parade Monday evening (another symptom of the craziness disease!).
It's hard to beleive its the holidays already. but I'm very ready for turkey tomorrow - and potatoe salad, green beans, etc!!!
Nikki (our 9 mth old pup) was 87 pounds two weeks ago when we took her to the vet. Earlier tonight I laid a blanket in the floor with pillows to watch a movie. I got up alittle while ago to call my mom to confirm time for tomorrow and I have lost my place on the floor. She's laying stretched out on my blanket with her head on my pillows...probably drooling! Oh well...as long as she's comfortable right!
Well I want to wish everyone a HAPPY AND SAFE THANKSGIVING!!!!
We started going to the gym this week. My husband is doing and wanting me to do the "Body for Life" workout plan. Today was lower body. Every step I take, my legs scream in agony. Okay maybe that's alittle of the drama queen coming out in me.
We're getting to the gym around 5:30 every morning (I know...only crazy people are up that early - and to work out?). It's actually been pretty fun working out together.
As for work...I am out for 4 days! Yeah! We also are going to be in the parade Monday evening (another symptom of the craziness disease!).
It's hard to beleive its the holidays already. but I'm very ready for turkey tomorrow - and potatoe salad, green beans, etc!!!
Nikki (our 9 mth old pup) was 87 pounds two weeks ago when we took her to the vet. Earlier tonight I laid a blanket in the floor with pillows to watch a movie. I got up alittle while ago to call my mom to confirm time for tomorrow and I have lost my place on the floor. She's laying stretched out on my blanket with her head on my pillows...probably drooling! Oh well...as long as she's comfortable right!
Well I want to wish everyone a HAPPY AND SAFE THANKSGIVING!!!!
Monday, November 10, 2008
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
I've been tagged!!!!!!!!!
I have been tagged by Natalie from Koinonia Community! My 'energetic' friend who keeps me in stitches about life.
These are the rules:
1) Link to the person who tagged you
2) Post the rules on your blog (this is what you are now reading)
3) Write 6 random things about yourself (see below)
4) Tag 6 people at the end of your post and link to them (This is only a game)
5) Let each person know they have been tagged and leave a comment on their blog
6) Let the tagger know when your entry is up
Here are 6 random things about me....
(1) I am a huge animal lover. We currently have two dogs, two cats, and three horses. At one time we nickname our place as "Stray Acres"!!! My husband tells everyone that he had to put his foot down...we have our last dog because of him!!! Babe....if your reading this....that's putting your foot down! HA! HA!
(2) I have OCD and a fear of fire. About to tell you more than most would share. I have this crazy routine that I do in the mornings. If I iron clothes before leaving for work, I check the iron at least three times before leaving. I check my curling iron at least three times (actually touching the outlet to ensure its not plugged up). I check the stove/oven before leaving the house (this is the freaky part - even when I haven't cooked in the morning) I know I'm a freak! I have issues! Ever since 1991 when I went to bed and my ex-husband just about burnt our house down cooking and then fell asleep. I'm paranoid big time!! Probably more info then you want to know...huh?
(3) I am a planner. I like my day to be scheduled and structured. I've gotten better over the years - I use to get really bent out of shape if my schedule was thrown off. Being married to my wonderful, loving husband (in case your reading babe!) has gotten me a little more relaxed. Five years ago we went to Florida to get married without telling our family. I had the trip planned from the day we were leaving to the day we came home. Hmm! Not with my hubby! He blew that before we even got to the Florida state line! He has helped me to relax and not be so anal!
(4) I am a mountain person. I like the beach but it's too hot. I like the mountains. I feel closer to nature. I like the waterfalls, cool fresh air, bubbling creeks, rustic homes. I'm about ready for a trip!
(5) I'm addicted to books. I love to read. I don't get to do it (for enjoyment)as much as I wish I could anymore. I have Christian books, self-help books, organization books, fiction, romance, etc. Whenever we build a house I want one room to be nothing but an office and library. I actually want wall to wall bookshelves filled with books.
(6) Last but not least.....one thing about me that I want everyone to know is that I am in love with Christ. I want every minute of the day fill with him. I am very blessed and I owe it all to him. In the past I've climbed the corporate ladder, tried to be all I can be, and do it all on my own.......I was miserable. The last five years of my life have been wonderful. I have a relationship with my Heavenly Father and my life is so full. Even when there is doubt, trouble, fear....as long as I turn it over to him, he will lift me above it all. No corporate ladder or even myself can do that. I am a princess to the King of Kings. I am in awe of Jesus Christ.
So now I can "tag" some more...........
(1) Cammy from The Tippy Toe Diet - she has encouraged me throughout my ups and downs with weight loss. I love reading her blog and seeing her success. She's an inspiration!
(2)Lelia Chealey from Write from the Heart - I don't get to participate fully online with her Bible studies but I love reading along with her and seeing her comments (okay, yeah, in a way I'm lurking!) I really tried to follow along but..... From her blog, I feel like she's been a friend forever. She makes you feel welcome and lets you see into her life.
(3) Holly from The Preachers Wife - I love reading about her life as a preacher's wife and viewing pics of her boys. I've watched podcast from her church and hope to visit in the future.
(4)Jenny from Standing at the waters edge - Here is another godly woman who through her blog lets you into her life. To see her struggles, her fears, and how God pulls her through it all.
(5)Erin from A New Song - Another fellow North Carolina girl whose loving God. I love to read about her everyday life and what's going on at her church.
(6) Lylah from The Lylah Blog - this is the newest blog that I stumbled across and I love it. I love the way she approaches everything from organizing/declutter, to being frugal, to tips on how to improve your listening skills, to gardening with a biblical viewpoint.
I hope you have a much fun as I do visiting these blogs. As my friend Nat (who started this with me!!!) said - "Get to know them. Encourage them. Learn some new stuff." I know you'll fall in love with them! Give them a day or two to write their random six things, but don't forget to check them out.
Enjoy!
Sherlyn
These are the rules:
1) Link to the person who tagged you
2) Post the rules on your blog (this is what you are now reading)
3) Write 6 random things about yourself (see below)
4) Tag 6 people at the end of your post and link to them (This is only a game)
5) Let each person know they have been tagged and leave a comment on their blog
6) Let the tagger know when your entry is up
Here are 6 random things about me....
(1) I am a huge animal lover. We currently have two dogs, two cats, and three horses. At one time we nickname our place as "Stray Acres"!!! My husband tells everyone that he had to put his foot down...we have our last dog because of him!!! Babe....if your reading this....that's putting your foot down! HA! HA!
(2) I have OCD and a fear of fire. About to tell you more than most would share. I have this crazy routine that I do in the mornings. If I iron clothes before leaving for work, I check the iron at least three times before leaving. I check my curling iron at least three times (actually touching the outlet to ensure its not plugged up). I check the stove/oven before leaving the house (this is the freaky part - even when I haven't cooked in the morning) I know I'm a freak! I have issues! Ever since 1991 when I went to bed and my ex-husband just about burnt our house down cooking and then fell asleep. I'm paranoid big time!! Probably more info then you want to know...huh?
(3) I am a planner. I like my day to be scheduled and structured. I've gotten better over the years - I use to get really bent out of shape if my schedule was thrown off. Being married to my wonderful, loving husband (in case your reading babe!) has gotten me a little more relaxed. Five years ago we went to Florida to get married without telling our family. I had the trip planned from the day we were leaving to the day we came home. Hmm! Not with my hubby! He blew that before we even got to the Florida state line! He has helped me to relax and not be so anal!
(4) I am a mountain person. I like the beach but it's too hot. I like the mountains. I feel closer to nature. I like the waterfalls, cool fresh air, bubbling creeks, rustic homes. I'm about ready for a trip!
(5) I'm addicted to books. I love to read. I don't get to do it (for enjoyment)as much as I wish I could anymore. I have Christian books, self-help books, organization books, fiction, romance, etc. Whenever we build a house I want one room to be nothing but an office and library. I actually want wall to wall bookshelves filled with books.
(6) Last but not least.....one thing about me that I want everyone to know is that I am in love with Christ. I want every minute of the day fill with him. I am very blessed and I owe it all to him. In the past I've climbed the corporate ladder, tried to be all I can be, and do it all on my own.......I was miserable. The last five years of my life have been wonderful. I have a relationship with my Heavenly Father and my life is so full. Even when there is doubt, trouble, fear....as long as I turn it over to him, he will lift me above it all. No corporate ladder or even myself can do that. I am a princess to the King of Kings. I am in awe of Jesus Christ.
So now I can "tag" some more...........
(1) Cammy from The Tippy Toe Diet - she has encouraged me throughout my ups and downs with weight loss. I love reading her blog and seeing her success. She's an inspiration!
(2)Lelia Chealey from Write from the Heart - I don't get to participate fully online with her Bible studies but I love reading along with her and seeing her comments (okay, yeah, in a way I'm lurking!) I really tried to follow along but..... From her blog, I feel like she's been a friend forever. She makes you feel welcome and lets you see into her life.
(3) Holly from The Preachers Wife - I love reading about her life as a preacher's wife and viewing pics of her boys. I've watched podcast from her church and hope to visit in the future.
(4)Jenny from Standing at the waters edge - Here is another godly woman who through her blog lets you into her life. To see her struggles, her fears, and how God pulls her through it all.
(5)Erin from A New Song - Another fellow North Carolina girl whose loving God. I love to read about her everyday life and what's going on at her church.
(6) Lylah from The Lylah Blog - this is the newest blog that I stumbled across and I love it. I love the way she approaches everything from organizing/declutter, to being frugal, to tips on how to improve your listening skills, to gardening with a biblical viewpoint.
I hope you have a much fun as I do visiting these blogs. As my friend Nat (who started this with me!!!) said - "Get to know them. Encourage them. Learn some new stuff." I know you'll fall in love with them! Give them a day or two to write their random six things, but don't forget to check them out.
Enjoy!
Sherlyn
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Ten Minutes
Wow...alot can happen within 10 minutes. I just signed off my laptop 10 minutes ago and since then....
(1) A spider tried to attack me as I was turning down the air. I have to have it cool in the house in order to sleep. Hubby had the air set on 72 - I always turn it to 70 before going to bed. I'm hot-natured, he's cold. Go figure. I went in the dark hallway and was going to hit the button when I felt something brush my hand. I flipped on the hall light and squealed. Hubby has gone soft. I told him to come kill this spider and he took it outside. And he use to be the one scared of spiders!!!
(2) I was going to put a load of uniforms in the wash to go through the cycle while I read my Bible and write in my prayer journal. I started the water running, sorted the laundry, and filled it up. At this point the washer actually started the processing....well kindof. The middle piece of the tub that turns the clothes - not moving. Hubby came and looked and told me to let the clothes drain, rinse, and drain again then we'll pull them out and see what's up. As we turned around....
(3) Our 5 month old puppy (she's approx 50+ pounds) is laying on our 13 pound cat. Just in the middle of the kitchen, she's laying on top of the cat. Poor Bobo is trying his best to get up and get away. So we both hollared (and of course broke her heart and hurt her feelings) and now she is pouting in the living room. Bobo is okay....just alittle frazzled!
(4) And since I've been typing....I hit some button and my screen supersized and I can't see the top.
Well I believe its time for me to go to bed before I do anymore damage for the night! All this within 10 minutes.....time does fly when everything is going south!
(1) A spider tried to attack me as I was turning down the air. I have to have it cool in the house in order to sleep. Hubby had the air set on 72 - I always turn it to 70 before going to bed. I'm hot-natured, he's cold. Go figure. I went in the dark hallway and was going to hit the button when I felt something brush my hand. I flipped on the hall light and squealed. Hubby has gone soft. I told him to come kill this spider and he took it outside. And he use to be the one scared of spiders!!!
(2) I was going to put a load of uniforms in the wash to go through the cycle while I read my Bible and write in my prayer journal. I started the water running, sorted the laundry, and filled it up. At this point the washer actually started the processing....well kindof. The middle piece of the tub that turns the clothes - not moving. Hubby came and looked and told me to let the clothes drain, rinse, and drain again then we'll pull them out and see what's up. As we turned around....
(3) Our 5 month old puppy (she's approx 50+ pounds) is laying on our 13 pound cat. Just in the middle of the kitchen, she's laying on top of the cat. Poor Bobo is trying his best to get up and get away. So we both hollared (and of course broke her heart and hurt her feelings) and now she is pouting in the living room. Bobo is okay....just alittle frazzled!
(4) And since I've been typing....I hit some button and my screen supersized and I can't see the top.
Well I believe its time for me to go to bed before I do anymore damage for the night! All this within 10 minutes.....time does fly when everything is going south!
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Other updates
Hubby mentioned that I only updated regarding the last two days…..so thought I would come back since I’ve got nothing but time on my hands right now…..
Hubby still unemployed at this time. He has an interview Monday at 9am. I’ve been okay with him being out right now. God has continued to provide for us. We’ve spent more time at home, more time with each other and have broken several bad habits such as eating out every Sunday after church!!! Now when we go to eat out after church – its something special.
Working as an engineer may not be what God has planned for him. The reason I say this is that my husband has been given a special gift of “preaching”, “talking” (I’m not sure which to call it) and writing. He has spoke (and has a passion for it) at many wiffleball games, softball games, and even asked to do devotions for half-time at a children’s flag football game. He is so “alive” and “passionate” when he is preparing, working on, and doing a “talk”. He’s uncomfortable with calling it “preaching” for some reason. The neat thing is that I’ve noticed - he has a following! By this I mean, he has connected with a group of guys (and gals) that love to hear him speak. They really listen to what he says – because they ask questions, they research and discuss the things he’s mentioned with him and others. It’s really neat.
He’s also gifted at writing. When he was working he was doing a weekly “My thoughts”. Unfortunately for me, he would take things that was happening in his life (even the dumb things I sometimes do!!!!) and writing about how he sees Jesus in those situation or what he felt like Jesus’ was telling him during those situations. Basically he was sharing his life! He was allowing others to see him and how Christ is in and working in his life. Now this can be scary at times – because it means admitting that sometimes things happen because of our bad decisions or because we weren’t listening to God. This really makes you vulnerable and also it holds you accountable to what you do in your life.
So we’ll see what happens……If he is meant to work as an engineer, God will provide him one and if God wants him to do other stuff that will be shown. We’re just going to F.R.O.G. it! (Fully Rely on God!)
As far as a new house – we’ve still put it on hold. I’m not sure what we’re supposed to do. Originally we were thinking we were going to look into a modular home where we currently live and build a barn (we love our neighbors and we’re close to hubby’s parents, Winston, etc.) but it’s going to require a lot of money and time! After this weekend of practically living at my parent’s cause of a sick horse – we’ve actually thought about finding a place closer to them and the barn. If we do that, our horses can stay where they are – with Dad’s horses and we wouldn’t have to build a barn. So we’ll pray about and there again F.R.O.G. it too!
Adoption – I still feel that God has called us to adopt. He’s provided us with too many signs. We are now currently praying for God to show us if international adoption is the direction we are suppose to go or does he have other plans. Again F.R.O.G. this too!
My work is still busy and stressful but it is starting to develop a flow about it! I’m still working a lot of hours but I’m slowly cutting back a little each week.
Healthy living – I’m down to 166 ½! Which is great compared to the 178 I was back in November of last year! Still doing Weight Watchers – well trying to also. During the summer I do really good on the veggies – have a harder time with protein though. But hanging in there!
Simply living – We are still using our filter water pitcher and tap water – Huge savings since going this route! And we are not accumulating all those plastic water bottles. I still every now and then buy bottle water at a ballgame if I forget to bring my Sigg bottle already filled from our tap!
Other areas for living simple - We bought our containers last week to begin recycling. We are trying to buy less 2 litter bottles of diet soda and have gone to cans – you can find these on sale more and aluminum is easier to recycle and better for the earth. We’ve slowly started with couponing – haven’t quite got the knack for it yet. But we’re trying.
Update on the other animals - I’ll post pics soon of Nikki – she’s growing like a weed. We took her last week to the vet for the last round of her puppy boosters and she weighed 49 lbs. I was telling everyone she was 6 months old but actually she was born the week of Valentine’s Day – so she is only 4 ½ months old! Oh my!
She loves to cuddle and if hubby does go to work – I think both Nikki and hubby are going to have separation anxiety!!!
The two indoor cats (Bobo and Motts) are doing well – they’ve really gotten use to Nikki – their now to the point where they anticipate when she’s going to want to play with them. They hurry up and get out of her way!!
Lucky, our outdoor dog currently is having an ear infection, so hubby has to wash out his ear and apply meds daily with him. But otherwise he is doing well!
The other two horses (Jesse and Rascals) are doing well. We haven’t got to do much riding due to gas prices being so high and limited budget!
I think this covers everything….I’ll try not to wait so long to post next time!
Hubby still unemployed at this time. He has an interview Monday at 9am. I’ve been okay with him being out right now. God has continued to provide for us. We’ve spent more time at home, more time with each other and have broken several bad habits such as eating out every Sunday after church!!! Now when we go to eat out after church – its something special.
Working as an engineer may not be what God has planned for him. The reason I say this is that my husband has been given a special gift of “preaching”, “talking” (I’m not sure which to call it) and writing. He has spoke (and has a passion for it) at many wiffleball games, softball games, and even asked to do devotions for half-time at a children’s flag football game. He is so “alive” and “passionate” when he is preparing, working on, and doing a “talk”. He’s uncomfortable with calling it “preaching” for some reason. The neat thing is that I’ve noticed - he has a following! By this I mean, he has connected with a group of guys (and gals) that love to hear him speak. They really listen to what he says – because they ask questions, they research and discuss the things he’s mentioned with him and others. It’s really neat.
He’s also gifted at writing. When he was working he was doing a weekly “My thoughts”. Unfortunately for me, he would take things that was happening in his life (even the dumb things I sometimes do!!!!) and writing about how he sees Jesus in those situation or what he felt like Jesus’ was telling him during those situations. Basically he was sharing his life! He was allowing others to see him and how Christ is in and working in his life. Now this can be scary at times – because it means admitting that sometimes things happen because of our bad decisions or because we weren’t listening to God. This really makes you vulnerable and also it holds you accountable to what you do in your life.
So we’ll see what happens……If he is meant to work as an engineer, God will provide him one and if God wants him to do other stuff that will be shown. We’re just going to F.R.O.G. it! (Fully Rely on God!)
As far as a new house – we’ve still put it on hold. I’m not sure what we’re supposed to do. Originally we were thinking we were going to look into a modular home where we currently live and build a barn (we love our neighbors and we’re close to hubby’s parents, Winston, etc.) but it’s going to require a lot of money and time! After this weekend of practically living at my parent’s cause of a sick horse – we’ve actually thought about finding a place closer to them and the barn. If we do that, our horses can stay where they are – with Dad’s horses and we wouldn’t have to build a barn. So we’ll pray about and there again F.R.O.G. it too!
Adoption – I still feel that God has called us to adopt. He’s provided us with too many signs. We are now currently praying for God to show us if international adoption is the direction we are suppose to go or does he have other plans. Again F.R.O.G. this too!
My work is still busy and stressful but it is starting to develop a flow about it! I’m still working a lot of hours but I’m slowly cutting back a little each week.
Healthy living – I’m down to 166 ½! Which is great compared to the 178 I was back in November of last year! Still doing Weight Watchers – well trying to also. During the summer I do really good on the veggies – have a harder time with protein though. But hanging in there!
Simply living – We are still using our filter water pitcher and tap water – Huge savings since going this route! And we are not accumulating all those plastic water bottles. I still every now and then buy bottle water at a ballgame if I forget to bring my Sigg bottle already filled from our tap!
Other areas for living simple - We bought our containers last week to begin recycling. We are trying to buy less 2 litter bottles of diet soda and have gone to cans – you can find these on sale more and aluminum is easier to recycle and better for the earth. We’ve slowly started with couponing – haven’t quite got the knack for it yet. But we’re trying.
Update on the other animals - I’ll post pics soon of Nikki – she’s growing like a weed. We took her last week to the vet for the last round of her puppy boosters and she weighed 49 lbs. I was telling everyone she was 6 months old but actually she was born the week of Valentine’s Day – so she is only 4 ½ months old! Oh my!
She loves to cuddle and if hubby does go to work – I think both Nikki and hubby are going to have separation anxiety!!!
The two indoor cats (Bobo and Motts) are doing well – they’ve really gotten use to Nikki – their now to the point where they anticipate when she’s going to want to play with them. They hurry up and get out of her way!!
Lucky, our outdoor dog currently is having an ear infection, so hubby has to wash out his ear and apply meds daily with him. But otherwise he is doing well!
The other two horses (Jesse and Rascals) are doing well. We haven’t got to do much riding due to gas prices being so high and limited budget!
I think this covers everything….I’ll try not to wait so long to post next time!
Today
I know it’s been awhile since I’ve blogged. Life as usual has been crazy. I am currently on this Saturday morning, sitting out in my parent’s front yard. Our oldest horse is sick so we have removed him from the normal pasture with the other horses and temporarily fenced in the front side yard at my parents. It’s more shady there and cooler. It’s actually kind of relaxing. I’m not worrying about housework, projects, work. Not really able to do too much. I’ve got my laptop and a book to read. My hubby and Nikki pup is here also.
Currently my dad is in the house making salsa and mom’s cleaning. Yesterday we spent all day out here till about 9:30 last night and then we came back this morning at 9:30. Carago (the horse) is doing much better today. He’s currently has COPD and a bronchiole infection. The dryness and thick humidity isn’t helping him. I’ll definitely be glad when we get some much needed rain.
However there is a breezy blowing and in the shade it’s not too bad. Yesterday morning for work I had a (BORING – OVER MY HEAD) training class to go to in Winston regarding budgets. I was mentally drained when hubby called me and told me the vet was back out (2nd day in a row) and that Carago wasn’t doing well. By the time the vet left yesterday it pretty much was that the next two-three days would tell if he made it. He’s 28 years old – which in horse time is pretty good. He hadn’t eaten in almost two days.
So yesterday evening after finally being able to leave that training class – I came straight over. Once the vet left and we went to the drugstore to pick up more meds for Carago. I kept him on a lunge line in the shade for an hour. We did start eating grass but he kept having the sweats and breathing hard. We then strung up a temporarily fencing and as long as we stayed out there with him, he didn’t mind so much being away from the others. The other four horses would come to the upper pasture beside the house and check on him ever so often. I thought this was kind of cute!
By about 4pm I was able to get him to eat some grain as long as it was out of the scoop and I held it. I’ve hand fed cats and dogs before but never a horse. By 8pm, I had gotten him to eat 1 ½ scoops of his (senior) feed and we had completed all the meds for that day. He now has to stay completely out of the barn for good. He is to be completely pasture boarded only.
This morning so far he has ate almost 2 scoops of his feed and is now standing looking at us in the temp fenced area. I’ve spend all morning so far out here with him.
I’ve prayed most of yesterday – probably the longest time I’ve spend in prayer - and most of this morning. I’m not sure what God’s plans are. I do pray for Carago to be well if it is God’s will – I know that He is the Almighty Healer. But I don’t want to be selfish – sometimes I’m scared that I’m praying for this for my own benefit. As much as I love my animals I don’t want any of them to be struggling or suffering for my selfishness.
At the end of last summer, when we thought we were going to have to make the decision to put Carago down because of this same thing and that he didn’t look to be pulling back with the help of medicine. He went three days without eating. God gave me the strength and knowledge that it was time. We (my, my dad, and husband) met at the vet office. The vet was getting everything ready and we went ahead back to the barn. I was determined that if we were to make the decision, I wanted him out of the barn. He could barely walk. He would drag his hooves as he moved. We walked slowly together out to the back yard. My husband and father didn’t say much. I know they were struggling watching me and dealing with this.
I know that last year God performed a miracle for me. This is the most awesome feeling. To know that God had heard my prayers and blessed me! Someone who screws up a lot of the times, who doesn’t always do what is right, who is impatient in waiting, etc. He blessed me - He gave me a story to tell others! Carago was my Isaac. I was willing to let him go because it was best – and because God had provided me with the knowledge and strength to do so.
It was pretty awesome. I brought Carago out to the yard and within a few seconds, he started grazing on grass. He hadn’t ate or grazed in three days. We were all pretty quiet. Mike and my dad knew I had been praying for days. The vet pulled out and immediately stated that this was not what he was expecting to see. He checked Carago over and told us that it was not time for a decision to be made. Carago made a full recover. But this week, we could tell that his COPD was acting up.
We are so dry and our humidity has been awful. I know that if it is meant to be God will heal him. But I also know that I can rely on God for the wisdom to know when it is time. He helped me out before and will again.
It’s pretty awesome knowing that no matter what the situation is – sick animal, husband laid off from work, new stressful job, plans being put on hold – we can always and fully rely on Christ. For it is He who strengths me!
I’ll keep everyone updated on the turnout. As for today Carago has improved – as I type this he is picking up his feed pan, looking at me, and then throwing his feed pan at me! I think he is hinting that he is hungry!!!
Till later………………….
Currently my dad is in the house making salsa and mom’s cleaning. Yesterday we spent all day out here till about 9:30 last night and then we came back this morning at 9:30. Carago (the horse) is doing much better today. He’s currently has COPD and a bronchiole infection. The dryness and thick humidity isn’t helping him. I’ll definitely be glad when we get some much needed rain.
However there is a breezy blowing and in the shade it’s not too bad. Yesterday morning for work I had a (BORING – OVER MY HEAD) training class to go to in Winston regarding budgets. I was mentally drained when hubby called me and told me the vet was back out (2nd day in a row) and that Carago wasn’t doing well. By the time the vet left yesterday it pretty much was that the next two-three days would tell if he made it. He’s 28 years old – which in horse time is pretty good. He hadn’t eaten in almost two days.
So yesterday evening after finally being able to leave that training class – I came straight over. Once the vet left and we went to the drugstore to pick up more meds for Carago. I kept him on a lunge line in the shade for an hour. We did start eating grass but he kept having the sweats and breathing hard. We then strung up a temporarily fencing and as long as we stayed out there with him, he didn’t mind so much being away from the others. The other four horses would come to the upper pasture beside the house and check on him ever so often. I thought this was kind of cute!
By about 4pm I was able to get him to eat some grain as long as it was out of the scoop and I held it. I’ve hand fed cats and dogs before but never a horse. By 8pm, I had gotten him to eat 1 ½ scoops of his (senior) feed and we had completed all the meds for that day. He now has to stay completely out of the barn for good. He is to be completely pasture boarded only.
This morning so far he has ate almost 2 scoops of his feed and is now standing looking at us in the temp fenced area. I’ve spend all morning so far out here with him.
I’ve prayed most of yesterday – probably the longest time I’ve spend in prayer - and most of this morning. I’m not sure what God’s plans are. I do pray for Carago to be well if it is God’s will – I know that He is the Almighty Healer. But I don’t want to be selfish – sometimes I’m scared that I’m praying for this for my own benefit. As much as I love my animals I don’t want any of them to be struggling or suffering for my selfishness.
At the end of last summer, when we thought we were going to have to make the decision to put Carago down because of this same thing and that he didn’t look to be pulling back with the help of medicine. He went three days without eating. God gave me the strength and knowledge that it was time. We (my, my dad, and husband) met at the vet office. The vet was getting everything ready and we went ahead back to the barn. I was determined that if we were to make the decision, I wanted him out of the barn. He could barely walk. He would drag his hooves as he moved. We walked slowly together out to the back yard. My husband and father didn’t say much. I know they were struggling watching me and dealing with this.
I know that last year God performed a miracle for me. This is the most awesome feeling. To know that God had heard my prayers and blessed me! Someone who screws up a lot of the times, who doesn’t always do what is right, who is impatient in waiting, etc. He blessed me - He gave me a story to tell others! Carago was my Isaac. I was willing to let him go because it was best – and because God had provided me with the knowledge and strength to do so.
It was pretty awesome. I brought Carago out to the yard and within a few seconds, he started grazing on grass. He hadn’t ate or grazed in three days. We were all pretty quiet. Mike and my dad knew I had been praying for days. The vet pulled out and immediately stated that this was not what he was expecting to see. He checked Carago over and told us that it was not time for a decision to be made. Carago made a full recover. But this week, we could tell that his COPD was acting up.
We are so dry and our humidity has been awful. I know that if it is meant to be God will heal him. But I also know that I can rely on God for the wisdom to know when it is time. He helped me out before and will again.
It’s pretty awesome knowing that no matter what the situation is – sick animal, husband laid off from work, new stressful job, plans being put on hold – we can always and fully rely on Christ. For it is He who strengths me!
I’ll keep everyone updated on the turnout. As for today Carago has improved – as I type this he is picking up his feed pan, looking at me, and then throwing his feed pan at me! I think he is hinting that he is hungry!!!
Till later………………….
Saturday, May 03, 2008
It's been awhile....quick update
Hey everyone. I know its been awhile since I've blogged. Thought I would drop a quick update.
WORK - We are now officially part of Novant Health. I'm in my new position as Practice (Office) Manager. I'm pulling long hours. I'm going in a 7:30am, taking about 30 minutes (if that!) lunch and leaving either 6pm or 6:30pm. I use to have Friday afternoon's off but have worked the last two so far. I'm hoping that once we start getting into a routine, maybe the hours wont be so long.
HOME - Ball season is back in for hubby. He's at a tournament now, played one last weekend, been playing on the city spring league for past three weeks and church spring league starts this coming week! Whew! I'm tired just typing all that!
NIKKI - Our new puppy is still growing. She's around 11 weeks old. I actually had to take her to the vet this morning. I could tell something was wrong. At first before the test came back, the vet was concerned it was parvo or that she had ate one of the cats toys. She was vomitting and had runny poop. She acted like she was miserable. Come to find out she has pin and tape worms. So they have given her some meds and she's acting alittle better now. She weighted 26#'s today. That's 6 more than two weeks ago. She's averaging around 3-4 pounds a week. She was a monster compared to all the other little pups in the office.
WEIGHT/BEING HEALTHY - I actually this past Friday joined the actual WW meetings at our local hospital. There from noon to one. I still have my online tools also but didn't have the accountability that I need from online. So I'm giving the actual meetings a chance now. My wonderful mother-in-law provided me with all my books and tools. The cool thing was that I weighed myself yesterday morning before getting dressed for work - 171. I knew that due to the busyness I hadn't been eating great. Hotdogs at the ballpark, etc. If I ate at all. I had a slim fast for breakfast that morning and then I went in to weigh in at the hospital. Mitzi's (WW Counselor) scale said 169.5...yahoo! I was so happy..and it's the first day. I have been thinking that I was stuck in the 170's forever. I got to the 169 mark a month or so ago but never expected to start off there when I went to the meeting. I was soooooo happppppppyyyyyyy! I'm hoping that now that I will be weighing in front of someone, I'll be inspired to really try hard no matter what is going on in my life.
LIVING SIMPLY - We are still using our filter water pitcher and have only bought bottled water once for a ball game. I've still got to purchase us some of the SIGG bottles to use. (hmm....may do right now while I'm thinking of it..) I fixing to go an start not buying 2 litter soft drinks so that we wont have the plastic. I'm going to go to cans - easier for me to recycle - my cousins (who works with me) father-in-law collects cans and then takes them to the recyclers for money. He has huge garbage bags in his garage. Monthly he takes them, cashes them in, and then puts the money in his two (soon to be three) grand kids banking accounts. I don't have the time (I know, I know....all you really true green fanatics, I should be doing this also to be thrifty....small steps first)but I can take them to her at work weekly and let her take them to her father-in-laws. I haven't planted a garden yet this year but that's okay...my father has gone overboard with the planting and since my mom loves to can what he grows, I'm trying to work up a way to buy from them. What better way then support your own parents and get good groceries at the same time!! I'm still hoping to plant a few tomato plants - I love tomato sandwiches! Yum Yum. I'm really hoping to setup a means to recycle paper and plastic better at the house in the next few weeks - any suggestions are welcomed!
Well guess that's all for now...I'll try not to wait so long before I blog again....Bye!!!!!!
WORK - We are now officially part of Novant Health. I'm in my new position as Practice (Office) Manager. I'm pulling long hours. I'm going in a 7:30am, taking about 30 minutes (if that!) lunch and leaving either 6pm or 6:30pm. I use to have Friday afternoon's off but have worked the last two so far. I'm hoping that once we start getting into a routine, maybe the hours wont be so long.
HOME - Ball season is back in for hubby. He's at a tournament now, played one last weekend, been playing on the city spring league for past three weeks and church spring league starts this coming week! Whew! I'm tired just typing all that!
NIKKI - Our new puppy is still growing. She's around 11 weeks old. I actually had to take her to the vet this morning. I could tell something was wrong. At first before the test came back, the vet was concerned it was parvo or that she had ate one of the cats toys. She was vomitting and had runny poop. She acted like she was miserable. Come to find out she has pin and tape worms. So they have given her some meds and she's acting alittle better now. She weighted 26#'s today. That's 6 more than two weeks ago. She's averaging around 3-4 pounds a week. She was a monster compared to all the other little pups in the office.
WEIGHT/BEING HEALTHY - I actually this past Friday joined the actual WW meetings at our local hospital. There from noon to one. I still have my online tools also but didn't have the accountability that I need from online. So I'm giving the actual meetings a chance now. My wonderful mother-in-law provided me with all my books and tools. The cool thing was that I weighed myself yesterday morning before getting dressed for work - 171. I knew that due to the busyness I hadn't been eating great. Hotdogs at the ballpark, etc. If I ate at all. I had a slim fast for breakfast that morning and then I went in to weigh in at the hospital. Mitzi's (WW Counselor) scale said 169.5...yahoo! I was so happy..and it's the first day. I have been thinking that I was stuck in the 170's forever. I got to the 169 mark a month or so ago but never expected to start off there when I went to the meeting. I was soooooo happppppppyyyyyyy! I'm hoping that now that I will be weighing in front of someone, I'll be inspired to really try hard no matter what is going on in my life.
LIVING SIMPLY - We are still using our filter water pitcher and have only bought bottled water once for a ball game. I've still got to purchase us some of the SIGG bottles to use. (hmm....may do right now while I'm thinking of it..) I fixing to go an start not buying 2 litter soft drinks so that we wont have the plastic. I'm going to go to cans - easier for me to recycle - my cousins (who works with me) father-in-law collects cans and then takes them to the recyclers for money. He has huge garbage bags in his garage. Monthly he takes them, cashes them in, and then puts the money in his two (soon to be three) grand kids banking accounts. I don't have the time (I know, I know....all you really true green fanatics, I should be doing this also to be thrifty....small steps first)but I can take them to her at work weekly and let her take them to her father-in-laws. I haven't planted a garden yet this year but that's okay...my father has gone overboard with the planting and since my mom loves to can what he grows, I'm trying to work up a way to buy from them. What better way then support your own parents and get good groceries at the same time!! I'm still hoping to plant a few tomato plants - I love tomato sandwiches! Yum Yum. I'm really hoping to setup a means to recycle paper and plastic better at the house in the next few weeks - any suggestions are welcomed!
Well guess that's all for now...I'll try not to wait so long before I blog again....Bye!!!!!!
Monday, April 21, 2008
Updates
Well we took the animals to the vet this past Thursday. Lucky has an ear infection that we have to doctor on for about a week. He's gained 10 lbs since last year's visit - but the doctor said it was good on him. Nikki has gained 8 lbs in the past two weeks. She's now 20 lbs at 8-9 wks old! I swear she is growing an inch every day. Bobo wasn't happy about going to the vet but did fairly well.
We go back in three-four weeks for another round of puppy shots and will be taking Mott (diabetic cat) with us this time.
Other updates in life is that my brother has a new girlfriend. Don't know alot about her just yet. More information later.
I've taken a break from stressing out over my food/weight issues. Starting to put in some long hours at the office...I'm ready for a vacation!!!
I've definately got spring fever...every weekend that we've had free and could work in the yard/garden it's rain...Not that I'm complaining - we've needed the rain. But I really want to grow something!!!
I'll post more later....see ya!
We go back in three-four weeks for another round of puppy shots and will be taking Mott (diabetic cat) with us this time.
Other updates in life is that my brother has a new girlfriend. Don't know alot about her just yet. More information later.
I've taken a break from stressing out over my food/weight issues. Starting to put in some long hours at the office...I'm ready for a vacation!!!
I've definately got spring fever...every weekend that we've had free and could work in the yard/garden it's rain...Not that I'm complaining - we've needed the rain. But I really want to grow something!!!
I'll post more later....see ya!
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