God: You never know!

God has thrown me for several loops this week. Monday, I prayed for a patient of mine that she would be healed before she went to get a CT. She came back with 3X as many problems than when she left. It's going to be a long hard road for her, but maybe this will heal her faster than what her other option was if she didn't have so many issues. I went to a podiatrist to have him check a sore I have on my foot because it just keeps hurting. I leave the office with 2 broken bones, an infected cyst, an MRI, bone stimulator, and 2 months in a boot. Wow. I was really shocked and just didn't understand anything. (I broke a bone in my foot a few years ago and the doctors missed it at first, then figured it out but told me it would take a long time to heal. They never gave me much hope and just told me to wear the boot all the time. When something's not working, it seems like you would try something different.) So, this doctor is going to do something about my foot. I told him I had given up and just figured my foot was going to hurt forever. He said, absolutely not. My final option is surgery. This doctor seems to really know what he is talking about and cares about me. He wants me to get better and is willing to help me do that. God helped me get to the doctor who needed to see me. It was bad news, but in the long run, I'll be better. It makes me remember that God is in charge.

Great Day

I had such a good day today. I got to see my SISTER! I miss her so much. She moved to Houston last year or so, and I don't get to see her half as much as I want to. We met up in Abilene and ate lunch, then went shopping. We got to catch up and talk and just be together. It's sad to leave her, but I know she's so happy in Houston. I just wish it were closer. I also wish they didn't cancel the flight from here to Houston... :(

Bridesmaids

Last night I realized that bridesmaids have a lot of power during the planning of a wedding. I went to a lingerie/bridal shower last night. It was really, really, fun, but I would have DIED if my mother had been there. There were some tasteless gifts, sexy lingerie, and a crazy cake. Some of the things I didn't even know what they were. I was way too embarrassed to ask, so I'm just going to live in my oblivious state. Kelli went with me and I told her that if my wedding (whenever and IF), shower will not be like that or I will freak out. She said, "You just have to get some good bridesmaids that know you don't want that and will respect that." I love my mother for making me be a "good girl." I never used to understand what was the big deal as long as you were a good person, but I get it, now.

Long and Short

Today was the ALS walk. It was really fun and moving. There were so many people there! It was the first one held in San Angelo, thanks to Pam Darby, whose husband has ALS. ALS is a horrible disease. Basically, it affects your muscles, but not your mind, so you know that your body is deteriorating, but can't do anything about it. The walk was 3 miles around ASU's campus. I walked with the San Angelo Development Services team. My friend, Shawn, was the team captain. He got to carry the sign, so jealous. His friend also has ALS. Everyone on our team has really long legs, except for me. I think I ran 3 miles. I didn't quit though. I had the option of just doing one lap. I so wanted to stop and wait there for my team to meet back up with me after they were done. Then I thought, "That's not the point." I can suffer through a little bit of pain for these poor people who have been struck by ALS. I'm sore and tired, but I am going to be ok and I know that tomorrow, I can get up and do it all over again if I wanted to. These people are not as lucky as I am. Let's all pray for Robbie, Preston, John Paul, and all the people who have been diagnosed with ALS.

"May Cause Sleeplessness"

My allergies have attacked me with a vengance. I usually take Allegra and am fine. BUT, I don't have any Allegra, because I ran out and would have to go back to the doctor for him to tell me I have allegries in order to get more. That translates into a $25 copay and then $30 prescription, equalling $55 to fix my allergies. I decide to take matters into my own hands. I go to HEB, talk to the pharmacist and he tells me to take Claritin D. Ok, sounds great. You get 10 pills for about $8. Not great, but not bad. The BAD thing is I took it and now I am awake. I can't sleep for anything. I took a great nap in the afternoon, but now, NOTHING. I am a nurse and know better, but I didn't look at the medicine very well before I took it. I realize now, that the medicine is "extended release." This means it will last at least 24 hours. I took it at lunch yesterday. Great. So, I have the "mild stomach upset", "sleeplessness," "thirst", "dry mouth." I don't have allergies though. Can you tell how happy I am. :(

I Can Cook!

I decided I would learn to cook. First, I had to buy a cookbook. A good one. My first recipe out of the book: Butternut Squash Soup. Why? I don't know. I didn't even know if I like that kind of soup. I went to HEB with my list of stuff I needed. I was determined to not call my mom during the shopping trip, because I was going to do this all on my own. I asked about 12 people I know, different things. "What are shallots?" "Are these shallots?" "Is heavy whipping cream the same as heavy cream?" "What does a butternut squash look like?" I finally got everything I needed. The hardest part of the recipe was cutting up the squash. That thing is huge. Lo and behold, soup! It is so good. I wish everyone could have some. I am going to take it to my mom tomorrow and tell her, "Look what I did! All by myself..." Sort of.

Another Week

This week has been tough. I worked everyday since Monday of last week. They have been pretty much 16 hour days. Today was a good day though! It was my first day off and I got so much stuff done. First thing, I slept in! I had to get up early and go to my mom's house because I am having new windows put in. The workers come at 7:30 so I got up at 6:30 and went to my mom's to sleep. I went with some friends and got a pedicure. Then I went and borrowed some money from the bank for my house. New siding, windows, french doors...so excited! Then I went to the mall and got a present for my friend who is getting married. Then I went back my mom's house and picked up my mom and grandma and we went to Rosa's for supper. Later, my friend Shawn came over and looked at my new windows and told me about the ALS walk on Saturday. So now, after my disappointing news of my friend not being able to come see me this weekend, I have plans! I also have a lingerie party to go to... :)

Sadness

Tonight I was at my parents' house and I took some food out to the cats. The cats are not "ours," but they live there and we feed them. They are Gato, Gray Kitty, Baby Cat, and Hitler. Only 3 of them came up to eat and I asked my dad where Gray Kitty was because I hadn't seen her lately. He stopped and hesitated and said, "She got hit by a car." He said it happened about 2 weeks ago. It made me so sad. I miss her. You could never pet Gray Kitty or get near her because she would run away, but I still loved her. She was part of the group. We think she never learned how to meow because she would hiss at times when you would expect a meow. She had a rough life, but always got better. We think she was hit by a car before because she had a really hurt leg, she just kept on going, like it was nothing. She had kittens once and took such good care of them, but they either got taken by someone or something happened to them one by one. She would spend all day calling for them. She was such a good mom. I hate that she had to be hit by a car, but I know that she is in heaven with my great-grandmother and they are having a blast.