Lazy Saturday

Today we all went door knocking, Jim went to do his 24hr shift, Kyle went to brush burning with Bro. John and Beth and I watched Sense & Sensibility. Not much happened which I really enjoyed. I fell asleep on the couch and now I am going to go to bed.

Busy Day

I got home from my sleep study at 6am. I really felt like I got a good night of sleep! I will have to wait until the doctor gets the results to know when I will get a CPAP machine...at least from what I can tell that is the plan. I looked at my result from the first test and it mentions lots of numbers, but I guess on average I stop breathing 18 times per hour...I stop more when in REM sleep. So, I am just waiting right now.

Here was my day:
6am got home/devotion
7:30 started school
10:30 therapy for my shoulder
11:45 watched Hunter, Carter, and Tanner (only until 2)
4pm did weekly shopping
6:30 left for a Pampered Chef party

The day went by really fast! I prefer days that are much slower....

Accountability

Accountability... good and bad.

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A blogging buddy of mine (Tracy) is trying to lose weight and ever week she updates. She has inspired me to be accountable to do something about my weight. I have thought about my weight a lot, but never willing to really try. With my diagnosis of pre-diabetes it is time to start really getting serious. I have done better since I found that out that bit of news and as of today, I believe I have lost 4 pounds (I didn't write it down before). So, I know where my weight it as of today and every week, whether good or bad, I am going to post where I am at. My hope is that telling you every week what I am doing will be enough to keep me on track... I really don't want to tell you how bad I am!!

O.T.

Well, I started my occupational therapy (O.T.) today. My therapist did the eval, gave me a treatment of electrical stim and a cold pack, taped my shoulder, and gave me a couple exercises. I have all my appointment scheduled until I see the doctor again and only one will interfere with school, but we can do some before and after my appointment.

Scheduling Day

Wow! You won't believe this... well, of course God can do anything, but this is fast!


The missing referral was received by the therapy department and they have an opening tomorrow! And my appointment is in the afternoon, so school won't be interrupted...always a blessing!


Another thing, I received a call from the sleep center saying they needed to schedule my next study...hmmm think I have a problem??? When I saw the doctor on the 15th he said we would talk about the study next time, but they just sent over the referral. I truly love my doctor's office. This office is so good and getting things done, and he is very thorough with test and such. Oh, this appointment is set for THIS Thursday....Awesome!

I am getting a little tired of this......




THANK YOU to all that prayed for me. This is a great blessing to me.

100

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Today we celebrated 100 days of school!!!

Here a the special things we did today:

creative writing with this: "I wish I had a 100____ because...".

art: they drew a picture incorporating 100 into it

a bean bag toss trying to get to 100 points (good for addding)

I read a book to them

watched a Moody DVD about faith

word search (I just realized how valuable this could be for spelling...little slow!)

answered: "what do know now that I didn't know 100 days ago

I also gave them a crossword puzzle book and 100 pennies and...to top it off we had a chocolate cake with a big 100 on top.

This was a very atypical day, but we enjoyed it.

Just Stuff

Well, my shoulder is feeling a little better from the shot no doubt. I am able to move it much better, but I still can't take much weight/resistance with it. My referral seems to be lost someplace, so I don't have an appointment for therapy, but I am sure it will happen soon.

Tonight was "Family Night' and we spent our night enjoying chicken from Jewel. (Monday is cheap chicken night which is great) We played Chinese checkers, Rummikub, and Mille Bornes...let me think. Kyle won Chinese checkers, Jim and I each one a round of Rummikub, and I won Mille Bornes.

It is such a blessing to have a family that stops and plays together. Actually, while I am typing this Jim and Kyle are having a Nerf war. It puts a smile on my face when these two act crazy like that. :D

Doctor

Today I went to see the ortho doctor. He said I have bursitis in my right shoulder. He gave me a shot and I will be going to therapy as soon as they are able to get me in. I talked with the lady that makes the appointments and the soonest they have an opening in the 4th! So, if you read this I would greatly appreciate your prayers for a date much sooner. I will see the doctor again in 4 weeks, so it would really be nice to have some treatments done, not to mention that my arm hurts. Thanks much.

Sledding and a Home School Meeting

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Today we went sledding at Delwood Park with Ms. Cheryl, Mr. John, Page, and Georgia! It was really cold up on that hill, but the kids had a great time. After they went down a few times we walked to where the creek is and something John called "The Hill of Death"and walked around and cracked ice for a while. It was really neat to see how thin the ice was, but how it would really stand up to people jumping on it! As we were walking and I was cracking ice I would let out this little scream... I just couldn't help it. It reminds me of old movies when the mother (aka the non-nature person) is out with the experienced group and is always the one "screaming" or saying we went too far. You know the worrier! I wasn't that bad really... at least I don't think I was! The O's are the type of people I wish I was more like in respect to being "the outdoor type". I like being outside in very limited quantities and usually in more sedentary activities. Anyway, we spent about and hour and a half out there and I was really surprised actually, I had a great time out there!!



Tonight was our bi-monthly home school meeting and it was WONDERFUL. Pastor's teaching tonight really hit home. It really made me think about some of the things we do. You know how you do something and then start getting away from it for no apparent reason...well, I looked the "ground I was sowing" and realized where we need to fix something. I am sure as I ponder this lesson God will bring other things to my mind!



Thank you Pastor and Julie for all your hard work and taking the time to invest in us. You are such a blessing.

Science

Tonight while Kyle was on the youth activity, Beth and I worked on her science "project". I purchased a book called "The Glad Scientist" so we can work on reviewing the same type of material (the human body)we had been working on over the past semester. These are the pictures of her making a cell. After we were finished we looked online for an actual cell during mitosis and it was very neat. I have an interest in all this from being in the medical field years ago and my hope is that she won't be quiet as "freaked out" as she has been. Being my second time around with this, it is awesome to see it from a godly perspective! The human body is so awesome.

Sometimes It Works, Sometimes It Doesn't

Hi all. I am having computer problems, so if i drop off the blog for awhile you will know that I am either having computer issues or that I am being a slacker again... I will know which, but it may be hard for you to tell. Last night I didn't have a mouse, so I couldn't open anything... I was going to tell you something that Beth said yesterday, but today it escapes me!

We enjoyed our family night on Monday by playing 3 different games and having chicken from Jewel. Monday nights are great for Jewel chicken because it is so reasonable. After that the kids and I watched a Moody DVD called, " The Ultimate Adventure". God sure is amazing with all He provides!!

Yesterday we stayed inside, except the kids ran out to the garage to get an icicle. Kyle came back with one that was guessing 18 inches long! They gave it to the dog and I wish I would have taken pictures. That dog is still crazy.

I have to get back to schooling and then out for shoveling. Have a great day!!

Well, for the past almost two weeks life has been on super speed. Our last week of our Christmas break went faster than I imagined it would!

This is some of what we/I have done this week:
-had our Round-Up Sunday. The kids made chili (with a little help from me) and actually won third place! It is my Mom's recipe and I think it is wonderful.
-started our bookwork again and have finished our first semester! It is hard to believe that our school year is half over.
-Went to the eye doctor and went back to pick up my new glasses
-shoveled snow
-got the dog's nails clipped (and purchased her food) There is a wonderful lady in town that only charges 5.00 to clip Boston's nails in case you local people are interested.
-took down the Christmas tree and decorations
-had "family night" on Tuesday
-had date night on Friday

Brother Jeremy preached/taught on Wednesday night and it was really good!! I do enjoy hearing him. I am amazed at such a young man having his life so "together" to serve God so fervently.

Today Dr. Gray is coming to our church and I am so looking forward to that!

I will try to be better about my posts... I am sure there is something I could tell you everyday! ;)

Shopping With The Girls

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Today Ms. Cheryl and I took our Sunday School class to the mall. We had nine girls and it was lots of fun. I got two pairs of shoes, Yankee candles, Bath and Body Works lotion, and hair (but don't tell everyone!)

Home School Christmas Party

Today was the Home School Christmas Party. It was TONS of fun!! Julie of course hosted this wonderful event and it was a blast. I could tell the kids were having a good time by all the smiles and laughing. The afternoon went by really fast too! Here are some pics of the fun.

Megan and Mae

Three teams played this fun game of trying to get as many chocolate chips into the bowl using a spoon.


Building the tallest tower with toothpicks and marshmallows, Josh won.

Marshmallow shooter.... they had to aim for a hole in a picture. Kyle and Josh won.

The girls sit nicely for a photo.

more shooting...

the girls turn...

This was a great game!! I thought I had a picture of the girls, but as you can see I didn't post it... Anyway, they put Vaseline on their nose and pick up the cotton balls and try to shake it off their nose and into the bowl. Jacob won this game.

The White Elephant exchange! This was so funny. Here is everyone trying to get the best prize! It sounded like a box of Legos, so naturally everyone wanted it... I guess the White Elephant wasn't understood by them as Legos are NEVER a white elephant. That box changed hand every time and several times during each call out. Would you like to know what was in this??? It was great. Multiplication tiles! Needless to say the winner of the box was a little surprised.

Luke was so funny. I don't know what he was expecting but I guess Candy Land wasn't it!!

Yesterday we went to my sister's house for our family Christmas party. We enjoyed a very nice time with lots of food, gifts, and sharing stories. My sister Nancy and her husband Mike host this event each year and ALWAYS make it a very special day. I got some great stuff too!

All 11 of them..hard to get them all looking at the camera.

Mom and Jim(my step-father)

Every year my brother in law dresses up as Santa;
there are only 3 left that believe in Santa.

Do you think they are tired?

Merry Christmas

We wish you all a wonderful Christmas.

The Annual Christmas Picture

Picture perfect... but it took lots of photos....do you notice something wrong with these two!

Annual Christmas Play

Tonight was the annual Christmas play at church and it was really great. The kids/teens did a wonderful job with all there lines and all the songs were wonderful. The set was absolutely amazing!! I had a great team working the fellowship afterwards and REALLY appreciate all the work that they continuously do.

How should a King come?

I recently heard this song and I just love it! I tried to find the song to listen to online to link it, but I didn't find it. (perhaps if I put more time into it... well, you know). Anyway I think this song is beautiful in the way it describes what we think a royal entrance is, but God saw fit to sent Jesus in a completely different way. In case you are interested, I have this song on a CD called "The Spirit of Christmas".

How should a King come.
Even a child knows the answer of course,
In a coach of gold with a pure white horse.
In the beautiful city in the prime of the day,
And the trumpets should cry and the crowds make way.
And the flags fly high in the morning sun,
And the people all cheer for the sovereign one.
And everyone knows that's the way that it's done.
That's the way that a King should come.

How should a King come.
Even a commoner understands,
He should come for His treasures, And His houses and lands.
He should dine upon summer strawberries and milk,
And sleep upon bedclothes of satin and silk.
And high on a hill His castle should glow,
With the lights of the city like jewels below.
And everyone knows that's the way that it's done,
That's the way that a King should come.

How should a King come.
On a star filled night into Bethlehem,
Rode a weary woman and a worried man.
And the only sound in the cobblestone street,
Was the shuffle and the ring of their donkey's feet.
And a King lay hid in a virgin's womb,
And there were no crowds to see Him come.
At last in a barn in a manger of hay,
He came and God incarnate lay.

And the angels cried "glory glory to God".
Earth was silent so heaven rang, "Glory glory to God."
Men were dumb so the angels sang, "Glory glory to God,
Peace on earth good will to men, Glory glory to God". Christ is born in Bethlehem
Glory to God, Glory in the highest
Glory to God, Glory in the highestGlory to God

Okay... Now I Am Sure Time Is Going Faster!

I can't believe how fast time it going! I have been very busy trying to get gifts purchased, the tree decorated, homeschooling, and medical visits (I have 3 this week!) Maybe that is why I am getting so little done!

As I talked to my doctor today he laughed and said there isn't anything going on around the holidays, lets have some tests done. So, I have my dietitian appointment tomorrow (My blood sugars have been within good range for the last month) and since I am there I will have some blood drawn and another test. I saw my gynecologist yesterday and the good news is I don't have to go back for a year, but I still have to take the medicine every month. Oh, and I will be going for a sleep study as soon as the place calls and makes an appointment for me.

Nothing else to do these days... ;0 Boy I sure am glad I don't feel as bad as all this testing makes it sound! Well, I only have a few more minutes before I am not allowed anything else to drink, so I am going to down a big glass of water. Have a great night.