TGIF

Joe came and picked me up from work so we could go on our date night. We decided to go see the movie "Mall Cop", it was pretty good. Toni & Reed Stockwell were there so we sate by them. It was good to see some friends from our old ward again.
It always amazes me that when someone moves, even though it's just a few miles away you end up looking almost complete contact with them. It was fun sitting next to them....sure do miss our Springfield 1st ward friends.
After we got home I decided to get the mail. As I'm walking down the driveway , paying no attention to anything but the mail in my hand, I slipped on the ice and fell on my right hip and thigh................holy crap! I am so sore now, it hurts to even try to bend over. I'm so stinking accident prone....sheesh! Big bruise coming my way, aren't I the lucky one?
I am so glad it is Friday. I plan to do as little as possible tomorrow, now I will just wait to see if that really happens. Anyone willing to vote on it?

Finally an update on all my health issues

I received a call on Thursday, this is the first time I've heard from my doctor's office since he sent me in for the upper GI on Dec. 12th. When they called I had no idea what the nurse was even talking about because it had been 45 days since I had been seen. I was first told I had a hernia and a blockage then the follow day I was told I have a hiatal hernia, and moderate reflux.

What this means is no caffeine (bye bye Pepsi), no ibuprofen (I've been taking a ton since I hurt my back), no alcohol (dang, I was just about to turn to that too) and no spicy food (crap there goes my Mexican food cravings). Apparently this was causing me to have the pain in my chest, which I thought was heart problems along with about 25 of my neighbors,friends and family. Thank goodness it's not my heart. Now, I don't need anyone to go preaching to me about Pepsi, k? I will just have to be more careful about what I put in my mouth........no wise cracks either. I know I'm fat and "It makes me a nicer person when I'm fat" comments don't help either. For those of you who know what I mean by that comment, I'm much happier being a heck of a lot smaller than I am now. I know I sound a bit irritated why??? because I am. Just need a freaking break away from the stresses of being financially strapped, knowing I'm overweight and my home not being in order the way I like it to be. If only I had some money, I would take a vacation far away from HERE.

Joe's follow-up appointment

It's been two weeks since Joe's surgery so today was his scheduled post-op appointment. Dr Shapiro explained to him that he has a "substantial tear" and that due to the sharp pains he is still experiencing he will not be released to go back to work for another two weeks. He is to schedule another appointment if the pain persists. Now, if I can just keep him down so he can properly heal would be a miracle.

Happy Birthday Joe

Binoculars from Deb......sweet!
all my presents
whoops! I'm sideways
Gifts from Jaris & Nichole a broadhead / knife sharpener and indoor/outdoor slippers
under armour shirt from Deb


Thank you everyone for making my birthday special.

Joe's knee

We went to church today and let's just say Joe was limping really bad afterwards. he was needing to put it up and get it elevated but that was not an easy thing to do. Needless to say that the minute we got home I got out an ice pack, had a glass of water with ibuprofen and pills ready by the recliner as soon as he was able to get his clothes changed. He hasn't moved since. Poor guy! I wish I could make his pain all away. Keep him in your prayers. I sure do love him and don't like seeing him in pain.

Christmas 2008

First of all, Joe is doing better, had a rough day yesterday and I called his Dr. but seems to be moving around a bit more but still MUST take it easy...so Bill don't call and let him rest.

Second, thank you Amber, Jon and Addison for chancing the roads to come spend Christmas with us, we really enjoyed our time together with you...wish you could have stayed longer, but I understand. Trust me I would have left too if only I could (I'm sure you know what I mean by that). Kimi we miss having you family with us but are happy to know you have started some very meaningful traditions in you family. The kids sounded so great and were having a good time. Sorry to hear you are so sick.

We started off the day waiting for Jaris and Nichole to emerge from downstairs...sheesh, I think it was something like 8:30 before they finally made it upstairs. FINALLY we could start opening presents, something I look forward to every year. We receive beautiful pictures of our grand babies and kids , something we can really enjoy throughout our lives.I got a much needed massage gift certificate, candy to keep me "fluffy" a throw, earrings, just to name of few things. The kids were very generous to us as always.

Grandma & pa Neilson came up for breakfast which consists of homemade hash browns, scrambled eggs, cinnamon rolls, bacon, sausage, o.j., chocolate milk, egg nog. I think everyone was pretty stuffed by the time we were done eating.

I think Jon was missing his family as well as Nichole, I understand how they fill when you are not with "your family" at Christmas. We are happy that you were able to sacrifice and be with us. We do love you and always want to make you feel welcome and comfortable after all you are part of our family too.

For dinner we had turkey, stuffing, extra whipped mashed potatoes, gravy, beans, rolls, fruit salad, fruit punch. For dessert there was cake and marion berry cheesecake (which no one has eaten yet) I guess that wasn't a good choice on my part.

Amber and Jon left yesterday with little Addison, what a doll she is.I was so sad to see them go, I wish they could have stayed longer but the babies were really feeding off of each other. On Christmas night I think it was a competition to see who could cry the loudest and longest...at least Amber & Jon took Addison in the other room to try and calm her while Nichole didn't even attempt to give us a break by taking Austin downstairs. I think she likes to torture us all by letting the poor baby just cry. I think next time, I'm going to go downstairs. Geez! Ok, enough about that or I am going to start crying again.

Merry Christmas Everyone

We sure miss having Kimi and the kids here this year ...maybe in 2 years we can all be together again

Another wonderful Christmas