Confession...my plate is full. Completely overloaded. How can I tell? I couldn't remember the VP's name earlier this week (Biden). And Wednesday I couldn't think of our house number. I locked my keys in the van Thursday and remembered my lunch and supper in my lunch bag sitting in the hot van 5 hours later. Yep...brain overload! But I am pushing forward with my insanity. I apologize in advance for any blonde moments or moronic blurbs that might come out of my mouth. It's just temporary (I hope). By mid-May, either I'll be completely relieved to be finished with my education and back to "me" or else I'll be locked up in a padded white cell. One of the two.
For the next two weeks I am a full-time student. This is the only time in 9 years that I have been considered such. Four classes is not advisable but was necessary in order to meet my graduation goal for August. I have all of my homework done for my two Wayland classes and am down to a quiz and a final. The two new (CCC) classes are the boogers. Tests, homework, speeches, more tests, and then more tests. One class is online, which seems to equate to "let's kill them with triple the homework since they aren't sitting in a classroom for 2.5 hours." Finance is tough...I knew it would be. I've taken two tests (online of course and timed for 15 minutes) and have C's for both. I'm ok with that except that I have to take my final exam at CCC and it's proctored. In order for me to bomb that one, I need my weekly test scores a little higher. (DID THAT SOUND NEGATIVE?) I just want to pass the class and be done with it. I really don't care about the GPA at this point...a C at CCC won't bring down my 3.8 at Wayland. (THANK GOODNESS!) My personal goal has always been to graduate with honors. (Sure wish I'd had some of this drive in high school!) So...two more tests to take before 11 PM tomorrow night and then start chipping away at the February load.
God...please give me strength, wisdom, patience and common sense!
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Poor Brooke - School - Eula Mae
Brooke still isn't feeling well. She has bags under her eyes, a runney nose, upset stomach at times and looks rough. You can tell she just doesn't feel good. She also has a spot on her belly we're keeping a close eye on. I'm praying for a quick recovery soon! So many people have ailments right now...we really need a good freeze! Brooke went home with Nanny this afternoon for the weekend but we'll have to see how long that lasts. She really seemed torn between wanting to go versus wanting to stay and be pouty. Her emotions are really messed up right now and she crys if you look at her wrong. Not sure what's up there? Mike and I just tread lightly!!
Hooray for Gena...I've been sitting in the dining room working on finance problems for a few hours and it is starting to make a little more sense. I'm beginning to think that I can do this! It's time for a positive outlook instead of dreading something I can't change. Either I figure out a way to do it or else I don't graduate...the choice is mine. I choose graduation!! And EVERYONE is invited!
Have you heard the latest rumor...VANS ARE COOL AGAIN! I should know...I started the rumor. Ha. Seriously, I'm really enjoying my van. It drives great, is comfortable and I love the space! Brookie really likes the DVD player and I like the fact that I can control everything via the radio. No more climbing over the seat to see if her screen is on checking to see if I need to push play. This process is simple! I'm still trying to figure out the radio, the heating and the hands-free phone. I've never had such a plush ride before so this fancy stuff will take me time to get used to. Ha. A friend and I started a new club (for fun)...the VOA. "Van Owners of America." We even have a call sign. (Ask me and I'll gladly demonstrate it.) Gotta keep it light...especially when you drive a mini-bus. :)
Why am I blogging at midnight? BECAUSE I CAN. My shadow is in Texas (hopefully sleeping peacefully). Have a great weekend friends and thanks for the prayers for Brooke and the well wishes for my class. I appreciate all of you!!
Hooray for Gena...I've been sitting in the dining room working on finance problems for a few hours and it is starting to make a little more sense. I'm beginning to think that I can do this! It's time for a positive outlook instead of dreading something I can't change. Either I figure out a way to do it or else I don't graduate...the choice is mine. I choose graduation!! And EVERYONE is invited!
Have you heard the latest rumor...VANS ARE COOL AGAIN! I should know...I started the rumor. Ha. Seriously, I'm really enjoying my van. It drives great, is comfortable and I love the space! Brookie really likes the DVD player and I like the fact that I can control everything via the radio. No more climbing over the seat to see if her screen is on checking to see if I need to push play. This process is simple! I'm still trying to figure out the radio, the heating and the hands-free phone. I've never had such a plush ride before so this fancy stuff will take me time to get used to. Ha. A friend and I started a new club (for fun)...the VOA. "Van Owners of America." We even have a call sign. (Ask me and I'll gladly demonstrate it.) Gotta keep it light...especially when you drive a mini-bus. :)
Why am I blogging at midnight? BECAUSE I CAN. My shadow is in Texas (hopefully sleeping peacefully). Have a great weekend friends and thanks for the prayers for Brooke and the well wishes for my class. I appreciate all of you!!
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Rough Time Lately
Brooke has been having a rough go of it lately and could use prayers. She just can't seem to get ahead. I stayed home with her yesterday and Mike will be with her today. She's having some tummy pains and allergies. She looks really rough today...her face is swollen, she has bags under her eyes, her lips are swollen and have been bleeding and she's got some spots that we're watching. I bathed her in one of her special remedies yesterday and will do her infusion tonight. Both humidifiers are also running. Hoping these things will help her body "kick into gear" to fight this stuff.
Her mental frame of mind isn't where it needs to be either. She is fed-up with having to be secluded and she desperately misses contact with friends. We don't really know what to do about this? We can't afford to get her around a lot of people right now with everything that's going around. It just isn't safe for her, yet our hearts break with having to keep her away from something she loves --- people. This is a hard one!!
Please pray for added fight and protection right now for Brooke and for peace of mind and comfort. And also for guidance for Mike and I. It's hard having to be the villains especially to a little girl who doesn't always understand why. We are so blessed to have God on our side!!
Her mental frame of mind isn't where it needs to be either. She is fed-up with having to be secluded and she desperately misses contact with friends. We don't really know what to do about this? We can't afford to get her around a lot of people right now with everything that's going around. It just isn't safe for her, yet our hearts break with having to keep her away from something she loves --- people. This is a hard one!!
Please pray for added fight and protection right now for Brooke and for peace of mind and comfort. And also for guidance for Mike and I. It's hard having to be the villains especially to a little girl who doesn't always understand why. We are so blessed to have God on our side!!
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Mickey Mouse - School - Brooke
Does anyone have any idea how many times each day we get asked about Mickey Mouse? Or how many times Brooke points to our luggage? Or brings us pictures of our last trip? WOW! We are getting closer...I booked the rental house and got the ADR's Friday. Now I have to "hope" that the flight prices come down and then book the van. I can't say I blame Brooke for her excitement...I'm looking forward to going back too. I'm about to undertake the biggest challenge of my college career and the trip will give me something to look forward to while I'm wanting to pull out my eyeballs. Ha.
Since I decided to "wrap up this degree-thing" once and for all, the next 5 months will be brutal on me. But then...it will be done. Finished. And I should graduate in August. I have no words for what this will mean to me! But for now, I will carry 4 classes for 4 weeks, 2 for 1 week and then pick up a 3rd for the remainder of the time. It's going to be difficult. One of the classes I'm taking should be easy for me, but the teacher is a booger. Class #2, which is an online class, will be the hardest I have had to take. It's not a class I feel comfortable taking online nor should I be taking it with two others, but I have no choice if I want to wrap up my degree plan. I'm nervous about this class and have been pre-preparing for it both literally and mentally. I also pray about this every day. Class 3 is a science class and though it's not a class I wanted to take - it's what is being offered. It's time to be done! The reward awaits me in mid-May when I can say that I'M FINISHED. Then comes our Disney trip in June and graduation in August. Won't that be sweet!
Brooke is doing good. She's had a bit of a rough few days with low neutrophil levels, a shot, an infusion, and now that "not fun time of the month." We're really having to watch her for anemia. The Neulasta shots are odd in that they affect her totally different than they do most people. I guess that's not odd considering it's Brooke. Ha. On night 3 (last night), she doesn't sleep and her appetite increases by 1000%. It's just like being on steroids. Very unusual. And very tiring for us! Overall, things are going well. We bleach her on Sundays, hibicleanse her on Wednesdays, get Neulasta shots every 3 weeks now and fly as low under the people-radar as possible. I think the combination of these 4 things have really helped keeping the infections away. Praise God!!
Once again, I'd like to say I'm sorry for not blogging more often. And it will most likely get worse between now and May, but if you can bear with me...life should ease up once I get these five classes out of the way. I may have so much free time that I won't know what to do with myself. Ha. YEA RIGHT!
Please continue to pray for Brooke and her ability to stay healthy. Pray for guidance for us as we continue to care for her and for wisdom when we're unsure what to do. Pray for me to have strength and knowledge in my classes and patience from everyone around me as I finish up this 9-year endeavor.
Love you all!!
Since I decided to "wrap up this degree-thing" once and for all, the next 5 months will be brutal on me. But then...it will be done. Finished. And I should graduate in August. I have no words for what this will mean to me! But for now, I will carry 4 classes for 4 weeks, 2 for 1 week and then pick up a 3rd for the remainder of the time. It's going to be difficult. One of the classes I'm taking should be easy for me, but the teacher is a booger. Class #2, which is an online class, will be the hardest I have had to take. It's not a class I feel comfortable taking online nor should I be taking it with two others, but I have no choice if I want to wrap up my degree plan. I'm nervous about this class and have been pre-preparing for it both literally and mentally. I also pray about this every day. Class 3 is a science class and though it's not a class I wanted to take - it's what is being offered. It's time to be done! The reward awaits me in mid-May when I can say that I'M FINISHED. Then comes our Disney trip in June and graduation in August. Won't that be sweet!
Brooke is doing good. She's had a bit of a rough few days with low neutrophil levels, a shot, an infusion, and now that "not fun time of the month." We're really having to watch her for anemia. The Neulasta shots are odd in that they affect her totally different than they do most people. I guess that's not odd considering it's Brooke. Ha. On night 3 (last night), she doesn't sleep and her appetite increases by 1000%. It's just like being on steroids. Very unusual. And very tiring for us! Overall, things are going well. We bleach her on Sundays, hibicleanse her on Wednesdays, get Neulasta shots every 3 weeks now and fly as low under the people-radar as possible. I think the combination of these 4 things have really helped keeping the infections away. Praise God!!
Once again, I'd like to say I'm sorry for not blogging more often. And it will most likely get worse between now and May, but if you can bear with me...life should ease up once I get these five classes out of the way. I may have so much free time that I won't know what to do with myself. Ha. YEA RIGHT!
Please continue to pray for Brooke and her ability to stay healthy. Pray for guidance for us as we continue to care for her and for wisdom when we're unsure what to do. Pray for me to have strength and knowledge in my classes and patience from everyone around me as I finish up this 9-year endeavor.
Love you all!!
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