Happy Birthday Aaron & David!

Happy birthdday to my nephews Aaron & David. It was good to see you on Thursday. I hope your day is great! See you soon! Love you!

Happy Birthday Dad!

Happy Birthday to my Dad. Big day today -- another milestone. I wish you another year of happiness. Hopefully you'll retire soon! Love you!

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving. I'm thankful for not being in the hospital. The meds are helping a lot. Yesterday was a pretty good day in that I did not have that horrible pain I had the two days before. Although today, I feel that it is wanting to come back. Maybe it is because I can actually eat something again. I hope I continue to make progress, although I still have spots popping out. Guess I'll be missing Black Friday.

It's official

I have the chicken pox. It started out as a little annoying and not too bad, but then turned into something awful. They were in my mouth and apparently traveled from there. After a night of excruciating pain that near put me on the edge, I went to the doctor. Some of the staff were not very pleasant and yes, I was treated like a leper. I can't say I blame them -- I would not wish this on anyone, however keep in mind that I would want to give this to anyone and I would not step foot outside my door if I didn't feel it was necessary. My doctor is out of town, so I met with another doctor. You know it's bad when a doctor that doesn't know you, shakes his head and genuinely looks like he feels so bad for you. Bad news -- I haven't peaked yet (What!?!). How can it get worse? Will I be spending my Thanksgiving in a hospital?

And so it begins

It appears that I am coming down with the chicken pox. Just a few for now, but they are coming. Have to wait and see what tomorrow holds.

Not Again

A couple of weeks ago, my mother was laid off. Yesterday, my stepfather was laid off. Times are definiately tough. I just hope it is temporary. If you could please say a prayer for them, I would appreciate it.

Chicken Pox!?!

Elijah has chicken pox. Yes, he had the vaccine years ago. I have no idea where he got them from. Fortunately it has been a mild case -- about 10-15 pox, no fever and good spirits. However, he has had to miss school since he's contagious. I hate him missing school, but what can you do? HOMEWORK!

Oh, did I mention that I never had the chicken pox. Cross your fingers that I don't get them!

In Loving Memory

Sadly, Gary's Aunt Janet passed on Monday. For a long time she has battled MS. She was a great lady and will be missed dearly, but suffers no more.

Happy Birthday Aunts!

Happy birthday to one of my aunts. As a small child for some reason when she tried to teach me her name, all I would say is: "Aunts." Over the years, it has become a term of endearment. We miss you Aunts and heard you are in town this weekend. Maybe we'll see you. Love you!

Coldplay Rocks!

I went to see Coldplay tonight. What a concert! I have always liked them, but after seeing them live and how much they put into their show, I like them even more. Check out the weblink for a clip from one of their songs. Wow!