Sick...blah, yuck

Wouldn't you know it. "Rapid" Strep is what my doctor called it. After an hour and a half wait in the waiting room...they "fit" me in. An hour and a half! I literally thought I was going to fall out in the floor. Now we all know how pleasant a waiting room full of sick people is. I've had strep before, but I don't think it's been this bad before. I feel like I have the flu and strep throat. My whole body aches, my head hurts, I'm burning up, then I have chills. Thank goodness for drugs. I just took my first round of antibiotics and a prescription amount of Ibuprofen for the aches and pains. The heating pad is helping with the stabbing lower back pain. And thank goodness for a sweet hubby that called in to be able to take me because I was too weak and light headed to drive this morning. He fanned me and rubbed my back trying to keep my as comfortable as possible in the hard, straight back metal chairs in the waiting room, then went and filled my prescriptions, and got me set up on the couch. He was able to stay with me for a bit longer to make sure I wasn't going to have any weird side effects from the new meds, and is now going back to check in. He said he would bring me a milkshake when he gets off. A little "babying" is always appreciated when you feel your worst. I wish I could get and stay well. I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired:(

Updating

My father in law came through his surgery just fine. Today he was able to get up and walk for a short time. He's healing well and and the surgeon thinks the surgery is going to be successful. They took him in late, and we stayed until he was settled in a room. We got home at 2 a.m. Exhausted, but happy that the surgery went well. Thank you for all the prayers! He should be able to go home by the end of the week.

♥♥♥Tuesday was a not so good day, as I woke up with a nasty dizzy spell. The room was literally spinning to the left, so much so that I couldn't walk. It has happened once before about 3 years ago...my guess is possibly my inner ear/drainage issues or possibly a blood pressure issue. I have good blood pressure, but my doctors have suggested before that it might go wacky when I get up too fast. A little phenegren and laying flat for several hours finally got my bearings back, but the anti-nausea medicine knocked me on my butt for the rest of the day. Better today though, hopefully no more spells.

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Now off to catch up on some laundry, vacuuming, and dusting...yay;o)

Prayer Request

Quick post...my father in law is having vein replacement surgery today on his legs. He has several blod clots and this is a risky surgery, but needed if he is going to have a better quality of life and be able to walk without intense pain. It's a four hour procedure, we are traveling to go see him today, and if you feel led, please say a prayer for a successful surgery and that he comes through it ok. It's starts at 12:40 and is a four hour procedure. Thanks and God Bless.

Yep, we're staring down the barrel of another deployment. This one...13 months. At least it's not really soon. It will be sometime at the first of 2009. God is good...all the time. He got us through the first one, He'll get us through this one. It's just never easy to hear the words, "I'm being sent back". I'm thanking Him that we have all this time before he goes back, but I know it will fly by...as long as the year following flies by too...

Thank God for answered prayers! I'm feeling especially blessed today. The Lord is good!!!

Dry Sockets...

2 of them...blah!

4 teeth less...

Well, I made it through having my wisdom teeth taken out. First, let me say...anesthesia is some awesome stuff! As soon as they turned on the IV drip, it wasn't five seconds and I was OUT! My doctor, anesthesiologist, and assistants were awesome, very comforting and friendly. And man, did I need the comforting, I was so nervous I couldn't sit still. It's so strange to me that they can put you to sleep and you don't recall anything...anything. It's like that short little period of time is just blotted out...fine with me! One minute I am sleeping the best sleep of my life, the next I am waking up in this fog. Even though I was completely groggy, my immediate reaction was to thank God that I was back awake! Then ask for my husband.

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They were pretty quick, I think, I remember looking at the clock right before 9 am and then looking at it when I woke up and it being 9:43. Jason called to update our family and took me home. About 20 minutes later I started really waking up, and realized that they must have used a whole truckload of Novocaine on me because I was numb from the top of my cheek bones (right under my eyes) to way beneath my chin and part of my neck. It didn't all wear off until about 11 that night! My dear friend Tiffany came and sat with me while Jason took care of filling my prescriptions. Now, I can tell you it was a sight trying to eat pudding when you are that numb (couldn't take pain meds on an empty stomach!).

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My Momma made it in close to 5 and stayed until this morning. She's back safely at home. We had such a good visit. She made me lots of warm, soft food, and gave me lots of love and attention as only a mother can. I was blessed with little pain yesterday, so we were able to get out and do some errands and some leisurely shopping, catching up on some much needed mother-daughter time.

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Unfortunately today, the pain is a little stronger. I'm hoping it's not a dry socket:( The pain medicine is giving me some relief, and I'm making sure to have frozen packs on hand for my jaws. My right lower jaw is the one hurting, but that one was also the most impacted. My top one are quickly on their way to feeling normal again, and the other bottom left (also impacted) is just somewhat sore. I'm fortunate not to have any bruising, just some swelling around my jaw bones. My re-check is Wednesday, and that is when they will take out these stitches. If the pain is worse in the morning, I'm calling first thing Monday, no waiting until Wednesday.

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Thank you to everyone who prayed for me. I so very much appreciate it! And boy am I glad it's over! Now to go eat some mashed potatoes and take my medicine!

Awww man

Constant pit in my stomach. Restless, sleepless nights. Mind racing a million miles a second. Nerves making my insides flip flop...yep, that's what this week has been like for me. All because of the dread over Thursday's wisdom teeth surgery. 2 of them are partially impacted, so only minor cutting is needed. Because of my extreeeeeme nervousness, they are putting me to sleep, which I am nervous about too. I've never had anesthesia, so I'm hoping I don't have some crazy reaction to it. My nature is to think about the worst possibilities, and they don't help with the stupid video they show at your consultation, stating all the things that could happen. I'm praying it all goes smoothly with no problems or side effects and a quick recovery. The upside of this (there actually is one) is that my Momma is coming down for a few days since Jason only gets Thursday off to take me to the appointment and he has school this weekend. She's going to take care of me and make me my favorite potato soup:) A girl likes to have her Momma with her when she doesn't feel good...no matter how old she is. When I get out my fog, I'll update.

The best shepherd's pie EVER

About a year and a half ago, I met my dear friend Tiffany. The first time she invited us to dinner, she made the most awesome shepherd's pie I have EVER put in my mouth. That's what we had for dinner tonight. It takes a little time to make, but is so very worth it. It's not a hard recipe, just involved.

 

First, boil your potatoes (about 4 or 5 medium red potatoes), drain, add milk (or 1/2 and 1/2) and butter to taste, beat with hand mixer.

While potatoes are boiling, cook 1 lb. hamburger meat in skillet (like cooking for tacos).

Make a packet of brown gravy (it's waaaay easier than making homemade gravy and tastes just as good...I use McCormick's). Pour gravy over meat and stir it up.

Drain 2 cans of whole kernel corn.

Grate some extra sharp cheddar cheese (as much or as little as you like...I use a whole package).

Smooth mashed potatoes on bottom of 9x13 pan. Spread meat/gravy evenly over potatoes, followed by the corn. Top with a generous amount of cheddar cheese.

Bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees. (And then set your oven to broil for just a few minutes, it makes the cheese just a little crunchy and golden.)

Then have a sit and enjoy:o) For us, it's great, because we can eat on this for more than just one meal. A little extra work in one night means easy dinner for another night;o)

Our new addition

Meet Homie. He's our new fishy. Jason got him for me for Easter. Since we can't have a puppy at our townhouse, he is our pet. Hopefully we will find somewhere new to move where we can have a dog after our lease is up. And hopefully Homie will still be around to move with us. I think he is probably the prettiest beta fish I've ever seen. He's such a pretty, bright blue color. I think he likes his new home. Jason did good picking out the vase, water lilly, ribbons, and rocks for the bottom. He (and his watery home) fits into our living room just fine:)

A Special Person's Birthday!

(photo courtesy of Alaina)

My Momma!!! Today is her birthday, so please be sure to go give her lots of love and birthday wishes! I love you Momma, and I hope today is wonderful! You are the best mother to us three girls, best mother-in-love to our hubbies, best grammie (mimi) to our little Austin, and best wife to our Daddy...you deserve the best birthday yet!

Rambling

Back home and settled in. What a whirlwind 2 weeks. I'm resting on this Friday evening, about to go make some dinner. I love opening my fridge and cabinets the day I go grocery shopping. I love when they are stocked up. Too bad they don't stay that way for long! Tonight is turkey burgers with veggies and ranch...mmm. I will share some pictures of our week in the mountains over the next couple of days. I don't have the patience to wait for them to upload to blogger tonight, but Jason has school this weekend (and a big test!) and I will have some free time. Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

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It's off to the mountains to celebrate our 3rd Wedding Anniversary (Wednesday, March 5) this week, and then home to visit our families. I've missed everyone SO much...it's been since the end of December since we've seen everybody...except Ash and Austin who saved me from my homesickness these past two weeks with a surprise visit:) We had such a fun two weeks, and Matt came in on the weekends. It was medicine for my soul. Today I am catching up on housework that I let slide a little while they were here while Jason is at school and then we are off bright and early in the a.m. for what we hope to be a very restful week. Since we didn't get to spend last anniversary together due to the deployment, we decided to make this one a little more special;o) Have a great week everyone!

***Happy Anniversary, Sweetie...I love you so much!!!***

1 step forward, 2 steps back...

Jason finally got his truck functional. He has finished the interior for the most part, and he and our brother in law, Matt, installed his new L.E.D. tail lights and tag light this past weekend. He was taking it to be inspected this evening at this little back roads inspection station that was down a very unkept dirt road when he hit a huge pot hole. Since his truck is lowered, this is the damage it incurred.When he got out to see the damage, his door closed, locking him out (the door handles are shaved, and the door has to be opened with the key) with it still running. He cut his forearm all up trying to get back in. When he got back in, he had to come back without getting it inspected...since you can probably tell, it wouldn't be passed.

**Sigh**

My poor hubby, he has worked so hard on the truck. This is something he can fix, since he knows how to weld, it's just a lot more work that he wasn't planning on having to do. He's just started going back to college (which I'm so proud of him for), but it's every other weekend...usually. The first two weekends, he has to go both (last weekend and this weekend)...so by Sunday, he will have been going 12 days without a day off. He's exhausted, discouraged, and aggravated.

Thank goodness we are going on our anniversary trip next week...he needs the break. I think I need to go give him a back rub.