Thomas just got his results back from his latest blood test. As you may remember, the original reason I insisted he go to the doctor, was because he was sleeping all the time. Well, he was severely anemic....finding out later he had ulcers in his colon, that were seeping blood.
His blood is NORMAL! He can stop taking 1200 mg of iron a day!! YEA!! That cuts out three pills a day! God is great! And faithful to those who love him. PRAISE GOD my baby is feeling so much better, and back to his goofy, funny self. (Don't know where he gets that from!)
Thanks to all of your prayers.....
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
And I DESERVE it!!
I can't believe I actually did it....after spending close to $4000 for a new a/c for my house, I decided to buy myself something. Yes, I was selfish and I admit it!
I met some Clack friends at Amanda's the other day, and a fellow teacher had some rings. No, they were not hot, but he does have a friend who buys out bankrupt pawn shops. Marty bought some rings to resell. Well, since I have helped him daily with computer stuff at school, he let me buy a ring from him for $175. Yes, at first I felt guilty. I mean, I had to get a loan for the a/c, so what possessed me to think I could spare a couple of hundred for myself. This is the woman who wears the same underwear for years, just to save money.
Last year, my favorite aunt, Helen, gave me a ring she had made back in the 50's for herself. She decided that would be a perfect 50th birthday present for me. Well, I had yet to get it appraised and put on my insurance. I did this week.
Guess what my $175 ring is worth????? Sit down, PLEASE!! $1600.00 YEPPER, you heard me!! Now I know I deserve it!! Woo HOO!! I feel good!!!
I met some Clack friends at Amanda's the other day, and a fellow teacher had some rings. No, they were not hot, but he does have a friend who buys out bankrupt pawn shops. Marty bought some rings to resell. Well, since I have helped him daily with computer stuff at school, he let me buy a ring from him for $175. Yes, at first I felt guilty. I mean, I had to get a loan for the a/c, so what possessed me to think I could spare a couple of hundred for myself. This is the woman who wears the same underwear for years, just to save money.
Last year, my favorite aunt, Helen, gave me a ring she had made back in the 50's for herself. She decided that would be a perfect 50th birthday present for me. Well, I had yet to get it appraised and put on my insurance. I did this week.
Guess what my $175 ring is worth????? Sit down, PLEASE!! $1600.00 YEPPER, you heard me!! Now I know I deserve it!! Woo HOO!! I feel good!!!
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Rough time grows patience, right?
My 'bug' is better. The meds seem to be working.
I guess God is still working on my patience, and reliance on Him. Two weeks ago, while in Ft. Worth, I received a call from my mom. On that Saturday, my 46 year old cousin was playing golf near his home in Dripping Springs, and died of a heart attack. Steven is YOUNGER than me! So, Mom and I traveled to Weatherford on that Thursday for his graveside service. It was bittersweet. I saw my other cousins, some of whom I haven't seen in over 20 years. And we touched base and decided not to wait so long to get back together. In fact, we are talking about a reunion before the end of the year. It was a great shock, even though Steven and I haven't been close in a long time. This was a kid I used to play with on every holiday, summer, and we picked on each other tremendously. And now he is visiting with my grandparents and my daddy in God's eternal home.
Luke returned from Young Life camp so excited! He had another wonderful trip, and plans on returning next year for a month to work as a volunteer. Windy Gap is in North Carolina and from the photos, is beautiful, serene, and great fun! All the young men (there was only 9 on the trip) became very close and talked about serious stuff the entire week. Luke talked about it on the way home and for several days. Then on Tuesday night, one of those dear friends drowned at Lake Brownwood.
The first loss when you are young is so hard. I lost one of my friends when I turned 16 in an auto accident and I refused to get my drivers license for almost a full year. Luke has never lost a friend, and the grief in him broke my heart. Knowing there was nothing I could do or say to make his loss seem less, is so painful. Luke, who is always full of joy, finds good in everything, and is such a jokester, was lost. Please pray for him. It never will go away, but I hope he will continue to rely on Jesus and his Spirit to comfort him in this time. We cannot survive without our God who is there for us, to hold us in His arms and love on us, when it feels like no one else is around, or no one else cares how we feel.
And as for patience...well, on Monday, temperature 106, my a/c choked. I had the motor fixed and later that day the entire outside unit conked out. That wouldn't be such a problem, but the inside unit is 24 years old and not compatible to anything in today's world. So, off to the credit union I went for a loan to cover this new 'opportunity'. After three and half days, on Thursday afternoon, we had enough cool air to live back in our home.
While the a/c was out, I decided this would be a great time to clean out my shed. It wouldn't feel so hot in the shed, since it was hot in the house...right? Well, I did a magnificent job, even filled up the dumpster twice! Unfortunately, I was showing it off to Thomas on Thursday night, stepped wrong off the step, and now my ankle is twice its size! Since I have been a clutz on numerous occasions, I have the ankle brace and various items the physical therapist gave me last time. My ankle doesn't hurt to walk on now, and its a good thing sandals work, cuz I couldn't get a shoe on to save my life!! But, my shed has all my tools organized with a workbench, and you can actually find things in there now.
After that, I cleaned out the laundry room, and pantry, organized them and threw even more junk away!!
The bad thing is.....I only have two weeks of freedom left until school starts. AND, I still need to get my new classroom in order. I am changing rooms, and everything is in boxes. At least there is air conditioning, though...Thank you Lord for that!!
I guess God is still working on my patience, and reliance on Him. Two weeks ago, while in Ft. Worth, I received a call from my mom. On that Saturday, my 46 year old cousin was playing golf near his home in Dripping Springs, and died of a heart attack. Steven is YOUNGER than me! So, Mom and I traveled to Weatherford on that Thursday for his graveside service. It was bittersweet. I saw my other cousins, some of whom I haven't seen in over 20 years. And we touched base and decided not to wait so long to get back together. In fact, we are talking about a reunion before the end of the year. It was a great shock, even though Steven and I haven't been close in a long time. This was a kid I used to play with on every holiday, summer, and we picked on each other tremendously. And now he is visiting with my grandparents and my daddy in God's eternal home.
Luke returned from Young Life camp so excited! He had another wonderful trip, and plans on returning next year for a month to work as a volunteer. Windy Gap is in North Carolina and from the photos, is beautiful, serene, and great fun! All the young men (there was only 9 on the trip) became very close and talked about serious stuff the entire week. Luke talked about it on the way home and for several days. Then on Tuesday night, one of those dear friends drowned at Lake Brownwood.
The first loss when you are young is so hard. I lost one of my friends when I turned 16 in an auto accident and I refused to get my drivers license for almost a full year. Luke has never lost a friend, and the grief in him broke my heart. Knowing there was nothing I could do or say to make his loss seem less, is so painful. Luke, who is always full of joy, finds good in everything, and is such a jokester, was lost. Please pray for him. It never will go away, but I hope he will continue to rely on Jesus and his Spirit to comfort him in this time. We cannot survive without our God who is there for us, to hold us in His arms and love on us, when it feels like no one else is around, or no one else cares how we feel.
And as for patience...well, on Monday, temperature 106, my a/c choked. I had the motor fixed and later that day the entire outside unit conked out. That wouldn't be such a problem, but the inside unit is 24 years old and not compatible to anything in today's world. So, off to the credit union I went for a loan to cover this new 'opportunity'. After three and half days, on Thursday afternoon, we had enough cool air to live back in our home.
While the a/c was out, I decided this would be a great time to clean out my shed. It wouldn't feel so hot in the shed, since it was hot in the house...right? Well, I did a magnificent job, even filled up the dumpster twice! Unfortunately, I was showing it off to Thomas on Thursday night, stepped wrong off the step, and now my ankle is twice its size! Since I have been a clutz on numerous occasions, I have the ankle brace and various items the physical therapist gave me last time. My ankle doesn't hurt to walk on now, and its a good thing sandals work, cuz I couldn't get a shoe on to save my life!! But, my shed has all my tools organized with a workbench, and you can actually find things in there now.
After that, I cleaned out the laundry room, and pantry, organized them and threw even more junk away!!
The bad thing is.....I only have two weeks of freedom left until school starts. AND, I still need to get my new classroom in order. I am changing rooms, and everything is in boxes. At least there is air conditioning, though...Thank you Lord for that!!
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