Hospital visit

Well, yeah...this was a week.
On Sunday night, my stomach was hurting so much, it woke me up from a dead sleep.  Now, i have an ulcer, so i thought it was my ulcer, have had the pain a few times in the middle of the summer...and oh, i know i have an ulcer.  So....i woke up at about 11.00pm and by 1.30 pm, the pain was so intense, i knew it was time to wake up my husband.   Crawled into our bedroom, woke up tim and after a few seconds, we both agreed, ER time. 
So there we were, in the ER...and by this time, i was sobbing in pain and vomiting.  After several tests, it was learned i had gall stones and one was caught in a duct and had to be carefully removed, so i was transferred to UVA.   They also discovered my body was fighting an infection.  
First surgery was done and they came back, my gall bladder was in very bad shape and had to go.   That was removed next.  At the same time, i was hooked up to an IV that was pumping me full of antibiotics.   I kept getting severe migraines, when Jenn asked if they were giving me the medicine i take as a preventative...uh, no.   I had five days worth of migraines for nothing, it was on my chart, just not given to me.    It was a crazy time.  
Oh, and my veins kept blowing.  
The worst part of it, was having nurses come into my room, stinking of perfume.  It makes me very sick and they were getting annoyed when i kicked them out.  I know from several close nurses, that is not allowed.  I will be calling up about that.  There is no need for that type of smell.  One had on such cheap crap, one nurse thought it was the cleaning solution.
Now i am home after missing a whole week of work..and an entire week with my boys.  They do appreciate me more, let's see how that lasts.   I keep running a fever, don't think that is a good thing, i can break it with Tylenol, but don't think it should be 101.6 after tylenol.     I had to take a double dose to break it.
Back to making cards...and i have to get the wedding pictures to the Popes tomorrow.  
Happy time.
Sharon

The boys won't stop growing

Jeepers, Nate is so tall, he looks down on me and laughs when i am trying to have a serious conversation with him...i admit, i laugh, too.   How did my little boy grow so tall?   Ben is losing that little boy look, his face is becoming more mature, and it just....wow, it kills me.   How did my household of kids just disappear? 

Borrowed a book from the Library, I brake for yard sales...don't brake for the book, it stunk.  

Yesterday, Dani Amoruso came over, it was so nice seeing her.   She wanted to learn to make an infinity scarf, i think she will soon be addicted to crocheting.   I forwarded her the coupon from AC Moore that i got in the email..fun time.  

I have to make a blanket for Shayna Connell, who has decided to keep her baby, and for Cheyenne, who will know what she is having in a few weeks.   Also still trying to finish all my Christmas gifts.   This is insane, but oh so much fun.  This is the first time i ever trying making a blanket this size.  I am going to learn to make flowers, add a few of them to the blanket, i love it, i feel so talented.

Now, if the boys would just stop growing.

Healing

Wow, i am feeling it today.  Didn't yesterday, but wow, yes today.   My family will be going to the church tonight to work with the homeless.  It is important that my sons see what they have, compared to what some don't.
Nathan is complaining about back pain, so he will be at a doctor this week.
Oh, and our car died.
Surprise, surprise.

Long Weekend

Well, Thanksgiving weekend was lovely.   The only thing we didn't do is decorate, but the boys spent ALL of saturday working on my firewood.   Since i plan to start working in the bedroom, where the fireplace is, this is a good thing!
Tonight i will have the sciatica procedure, was supposed to be last week, and it was postponed after the electricity went out in half of culpeper. 

Ugh, that stunk.

Ben is still playing trumpet, Nate is in the JROTC, life is good.

Jenn is working hard at graduate school...Talina is in college....how dare my girls grow up?

We might get snow tomorrow...one can only hope!! 
Off to do laundry.

Procedure

Time for another procedure to see if they can stop the pain.  My hip is so bad, there are times i can't walk.  Walking for 10 minutes, the twinges start, but 15 minutes the pain is full blown and it stays until it decides to go away.

The boys are ALL home for Thanksgiving and will be chopping wood for me.  LOVE IT.  I can never have enough fire wood.  In the cold winter, when i am home alone, i turn the heat way down, and work in the bedroom.   Right now we are all watching a Lara Croft movie while i work.

Thanksgiving is tomorrow, no family or friends this year, Tim has decided to eat out!

Happy Thanksgiving.

Well, we survived the storm without any damage, but it is horrifying to see the damage caused on Long Island.  I have seen pictures of Bellport, the dock that i knew so well seem destroyed.  I feel almost guilty, i was looking forward to a good storm and was bummed when it missed us then i see the pictures of NYC and LI and am grateful it did.
I still haven't been able to reach Annie, Jeff or Glenn.   That worries me.

Well, we survived the storm without any damage, but it is horrifying to see the damage caused on Long Island.  I have seen pictures of Bellport, the dock that i knew so well seem destroyed.  I feel

Sunday 11.4

What a great day at church today.   We had a great sermon, and i just LOVE the drives to and from church.   The boys and i talk and laugh and just have a great time.   It has become a treasured part of my week.   Then we came home and Ben started vomiting.   I think he ate something just got him, no fever, nothing else, just absolutely miserable.   But a few hours later, he woke up and was fine.   He was THRILLED, because i found his bin full of hoodies.  In his mind, all is well if he has his hoodies!!  He would wear them all year long. 
Now it is football time....it is so funny, but Tim and i are finding ourselves on opposite teams each game.  
On Tuesday i will be working Voter Registration.   I love it.   I want to be part of the elections, but not part of a party, this is the best way for me to do it. 
I love my Zorro, and of course i had to humiliate the dog.

sunday before the storm

It is cold and cloudy, and we are just waiting for Sandy to come to visit us.   We are pretty well prepared, the boys have books to read and their ds.  I have some cro-knitting to do for a friend who is having a baby in KS.   Actually, i have two friends have babies...wow.  It is hard when my former dancers get married, harder still when they start having babies!
Well, i can always use an excuse to make stuff, keeps me focused and out of trouble.

look how handsome he looks!
Today was good, we went to church and Nate actually commented on the sermon on the way home, saying it was "life changing" which was encouraging to hear from him.  You never know if he is listening or not.  I love my Sunday mornings with them.  We drive together, from LG to Culpeper, and we just laugh and have a good time.  I love it.  The boys talk to me, we are silly and relaxing. 
I keep praying for Dani Amoruso as she continues her ministry in Uganda.  I have been sending her cards and such, and sent her a prayer shawl, but i guess she hasn't gotten it yet.  It was being brought to her by someone who was traveling there.
the sky is gray...wondering when the rain will start.
until then.

Hurricane Sandy, Saturday

Happy Saturday...i spent today trying to get ready for the potential rain and wind and was rewarded with severe back pain and a blinding headache.  I just live for this.  Nate had an ROTCJ competition, he said they didn't do too hot.  Ben spent the day with the Wrights, and Tim was at COAHC get acqainted, and now, trying to get the house ready. 
Oh, and the dog is sick.  Just ducky.
I have a terrific toothache, i have no clue what to do about that right now.

Today, Tim and i had to drive to Harrisonburg after the keys were locked in the car and i had the spare set.  He and i had a nice drive (I did sleep on the way there, go figure) and then on the way home, we went to lunch and then we stopped several places for pictures, which were so beautiful.  The fall is incredible in VA.  I am hoping we get to go again next week with the boys, although Tim has a pastors meeting from 1-3pm, a get aquainted...why would anyone have it in the middle of the afternoon, i have no idea.
Tim preached today about membership and did an awesome job.   He had more life than he has had in a very long time.
Nate had his JROTC competition, apparently it was okay, but i couldn't go because of work, but i am now off on Saturdays...PRAISE THE LORD!  I needed it.  I am so fried at this point.   I need a day off desperately.    I don't miss shifts, i am faithful as all faithful, but i am very tired.  Appointment with MD, i think tomorrow, this is something that needs to be discussed.
Good night.

N8 and competition

Nathan has been staying late at school preparing for his JROTC competition.  He is so excited that Tim and Ben will be there.  I already and scheduled to work all day, so i can't do it, and that is probably a good thing, my back and hip are killing me.  So i need to call Dr. Halpert about getting that pain taken care of.  
I am so excited for him, though, he is gaining so much confidence, this is what he needed.  He needs to keep his grades up to stay in here.  Spoke to the sgt, he is going to work with him to get those grades up.  He is now a private and feels pride in that.

What's for dinner tonight?   Ugh....time to try a new recipe....i have enough recipe books, so i have to experiment tonight!

earthquake in Maine!?!

Wow, was just talking to Steffie, there was an earthquake in Maine.  On thursday, the boys will have an earthquake drill in school.  Never thought of that before last year, but having a 5.7 and numerous aftershocks and small earthquakes, we are aware what can happen.  I have friends that had thousands of dollars worth of damage to their home, and yet, the emergency assistance program only gave them $700.  
Went to a gifted meeting today, to learn more about the Blue Ridge Governors Program.  Jenn was in the pilot program, in 2000-2004.  It will be interesting to see if Ben ends up in it. 
Nate is preparing for his first ROTC competition.  I really hope they do awesome!

Loving my new camera, so many cool things i can do with it.    
Time to watch the Presidential debate!

Tot Schrijfs.
Me

WOW, i am bad!

Okay!  I am going to get serious about this!

This is my goal, to use this as "Letter" to family and friends so they can see what we are up to in our lives.  Many of my family don't want to use facebook, and I am fine with that, so here I can post pictures and news and anyone can comment on it.   My goal is to add fotos, little tidbits, anything that is fun.  

Hope all is well!

Sharon

7-feb-12

Well, had my back procedure done today....and 8 hours later, i feel the pain coming back, i am terrified and afraid to move.  So i am just lying here in bed, not moving, reading my book, trying not to shift in pain as the tingling starts to become pain.
I found N8 asleep on my beanbag chair, he was sound asleep, all curled up, he was so cute.  I love that boy.  He is so tall.  He is over six foot, he is looking Tim straight in the eye. 
Ben is loving his time at UVA, and we just got the application for him to try the summer course.  He wants to go.  I am going to apply, where the heck the money is going to come from, i have no idea.  It is right around his birthday, it will be his birthday gift.
Tim is off playing pool.  He loves that pool league.  I just pray for a job.
Jenn is working tonight, she works so hard to save money for her graduate school. 
Talina is going great in school.  They had an appointment to sell the car, wonder how that went.
and so it goes.