Yes, we cut our own hair. And you can tell LOL!
It started when my husband lost enough hair that he thought it was ridiculous to pay the going rate for what was accomplished – he said the price should be prorated. He then purchased a haircut kit (video has been lost to our dismay) and told me he had utter confidence in my ability, since I had been cutting my bangs for years.
Then I trimmed the boys’ hair when they were little so as not to traumatize them. I’ve been cutting the whole family’s hair ever since!
Mind you, my haircuts are accomplished with scissors – but, as I’ve never had any training, alway turnout looking like ‘buzz cuts’. Praise the Lord; I’m only cutting guys’ hair!
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Coming to Terms with Atrial Fibrillation
Well, it is amazing what a stress relief writing things down is, as the Psalmist and the author of A Dusty Frame well knew/know.
Also, two hours of sleep, Son-light and sunshine, and a reasonable husband all help too!
My hubby reminded me that I still am getting better – this med is just to ensure that no damage is caused during that recovery, more than likely in time I’ll be off of this medicine too. He also, reminded me that my body should get use to any side effects in the short term. Plus, I was thinking I might not mind the side effect of suppressed appetite (see 3rd reason for this blog name LOL).
Not focusing on oneself in the wee hours of the night, but remembering all we have to be grateful for is also extremely helpful – so with a cue from “ourquiverfull”, here is my thankful list.
- My hubby – thanks Mom and Dad, he’s perfect for me!
- My children and the fact that they are healthy – we’re still praying for you Noah, Kate, and Abby!
- My family – even through sad circumstances God works; and now my folks are here to help with the boys for the 1st few days of this medicine adjustment
- I found out how to remove the electrode patches without ripping my skin and only 6 more days to go with the monitor
- My dad doesn’t have prostate cancer
- My father in-law is recovering so well he has amazed his doctors – prayer is so awesome! Please, continue to pray for a new job.
- All my wonderful neighbors – yesterday, I found out that one of my neighbors is a volunteer fire fighter, trained in the use of an emergency fibrillator – how convenient is that?
- I turning 38 this Saturday and not 40 like my sister did last month – now 40 is old, I’m still a spring chicken LOL (my sister who is far away reads this so I have to tease her some how …)
- Our nation – and those that sacrifice to have made and keep it free. We deeply appreciate your sacrifice and our freedoms of religion and education which it protects
- While talking with my neighbor yesterday the cat we are watching for a month didn’t escape, even though the door had blown open and went un-noticed for some time – more about “A Month with a Cat” on my school blog towards the end of this month.
- Blog readers that forgive extremely sleepy writer’s lack of grammar and coherence
http://adustyframe.com/
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/ourquiverfull/
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/SMILEacademy/
Atrial Fib
Sometime, maybe I’ll write my whole heart story; but for now, the short story:
due to medication I was prescribed, I’ve had a heart condition for a little over a year now.
The further in time I got from the initial medication the better I was feeling, other issues cropped up from the underlying issue for which I had originally been prescribed the medicine at fault; but, in those areas too, progress was being made.
Unfortunately, the problems with my heart occurred in a cyclic, although predictable pattern. The cardiologist I had at the time was anything but helpful, he told me to carry Nitroglycerin until I was through menopause; and when I described other symptoms he told me I was an enigma. I got a new cardiologist.
The new cardiologist went through my medical history thoroughly, told me to throw away the Nitroglycerin as I have another condition (cardiologist #1 completely missed this, although aware of it from my chart) which combined with Nitroglycerin in extreme cases could be fatal and in most cases would make things worse; then put me on this 30 day event monitor.
Now, comes the part that is getting me upset, in turn setting off the monitor, and getting me upset again! I knew that I had been dealing with a lot of stress as:
* My father was being tested for prostate cancer
* My in-laws were going through MAJOR medical issues requiring surgery
* My father-in-law was laid off
* We had tornado warnings every week for a month straight (extreme weather
effects my 5 year old’s migraines in a negative fashion)
* Singular hit the news – which both my 12 and 5 year old were on (oldest has mild
asthma and would stop breathing at night due to allergies; youngest, allergies affect
his migraines in a negative fashion) and we noticed it was definitely effecting our 5 yr
old – not so much the 12 yr old but … took him off too just incase
But this stress caused me to have events outside of the now predictable cycle; I know it was stress related; because, if I forced myself to calm down they stopped, and once we made it through the bulk of the issues it was back to the old cycle. So, in my mind, I felt that now that I finally was being seen by a competent cardiologist, I really didn’t need him. When the 30 days was up, I’d go to his office and he’d say, “No worries, just learn to handle stress better.”
So, why am I up past 2:10 AM writing a blog entry? Because, the cardiologist office called and said I have Atrial Fibrillation and tomorrow I start medication with the possible side effects of: fatigue, nausea, constipation, headaches, ankle swelling, and loss of appetite. My spirit is crushed! I’m supposed to be better!
Plus, I feel a bit stupid. Out of all the times I’ve been calling the events in, only once did they say they needed to notify the doctor – for some reason I thought that meant I was wasting their time – not that they only notified the doctor in life threatening emergencies and the rest of the time just forwarded the scans for him to peruse at his leisure. I never dreamed that I wasn’t getting better; that there would be another issue, or that I might go back to having no energy and literally have to drag myself around again.
About, a year and a half ago when the initial issue was finally diagnosed (after gradually worsening over 12 years); I was so ecstatic, finally a diagnosis and it wasn’t insanity!
There was a reason my hair was falling out, I had no energy, I had problems remembering and focusing, when I caught a virus or flu it took me 2x as long to get better, and why I always felt sick.
I distinctly remember, the whole time I was undergoing tests, that through my tears, God gave me peace and told me, that in a year I’d be better. Now, a year and a half latter, it appeared to be being fulfilled.
Where is my promise from the Lord?
Pray for me, please: no side effects and that the joy of the Lord be restored to my soul.
PS: My mother prayed Proverbs 18:14 over me, and I know it is true; but, I can’t seem to shake this fear of the side effects – especially the fatigue and headaches.
due to medication I was prescribed, I’ve had a heart condition for a little over a year now.
The further in time I got from the initial medication the better I was feeling, other issues cropped up from the underlying issue for which I had originally been prescribed the medicine at fault; but, in those areas too, progress was being made.
Unfortunately, the problems with my heart occurred in a cyclic, although predictable pattern. The cardiologist I had at the time was anything but helpful, he told me to carry Nitroglycerin until I was through menopause; and when I described other symptoms he told me I was an enigma. I got a new cardiologist.
The new cardiologist went through my medical history thoroughly, told me to throw away the Nitroglycerin as I have another condition (cardiologist #1 completely missed this, although aware of it from my chart) which combined with Nitroglycerin in extreme cases could be fatal and in most cases would make things worse; then put me on this 30 day event monitor.
Now, comes the part that is getting me upset, in turn setting off the monitor, and getting me upset again! I knew that I had been dealing with a lot of stress as:
* My father was being tested for prostate cancer
* My in-laws were going through MAJOR medical issues requiring surgery
* My father-in-law was laid off
* We had tornado warnings every week for a month straight (extreme weather
effects my 5 year old’s migraines in a negative fashion)
* Singular hit the news – which both my 12 and 5 year old were on (oldest has mild
asthma and would stop breathing at night due to allergies; youngest, allergies affect
his migraines in a negative fashion) and we noticed it was definitely effecting our 5 yr
old – not so much the 12 yr old but … took him off too just incase
But this stress caused me to have events outside of the now predictable cycle; I know it was stress related; because, if I forced myself to calm down they stopped, and once we made it through the bulk of the issues it was back to the old cycle. So, in my mind, I felt that now that I finally was being seen by a competent cardiologist, I really didn’t need him. When the 30 days was up, I’d go to his office and he’d say, “No worries, just learn to handle stress better.”
So, why am I up past 2:10 AM writing a blog entry? Because, the cardiologist office called and said I have Atrial Fibrillation and tomorrow I start medication with the possible side effects of: fatigue, nausea, constipation, headaches, ankle swelling, and loss of appetite. My spirit is crushed! I’m supposed to be better!
Plus, I feel a bit stupid. Out of all the times I’ve been calling the events in, only once did they say they needed to notify the doctor – for some reason I thought that meant I was wasting their time – not that they only notified the doctor in life threatening emergencies and the rest of the time just forwarded the scans for him to peruse at his leisure. I never dreamed that I wasn’t getting better; that there would be another issue, or that I might go back to having no energy and literally have to drag myself around again.
About, a year and a half ago when the initial issue was finally diagnosed (after gradually worsening over 12 years); I was so ecstatic, finally a diagnosis and it wasn’t insanity!
There was a reason my hair was falling out, I had no energy, I had problems remembering and focusing, when I caught a virus or flu it took me 2x as long to get better, and why I always felt sick.
I distinctly remember, the whole time I was undergoing tests, that through my tears, God gave me peace and told me, that in a year I’d be better. Now, a year and a half latter, it appeared to be being fulfilled.
Where is my promise from the Lord?
Pray for me, please: no side effects and that the joy of the Lord be restored to my soul.
PS: My mother prayed Proverbs 18:14 over me, and I know it is true; but, I can’t seem to shake this fear of the side effects – especially the fatigue and headaches.
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Real Estate Days
Here is an educational event that I wish I could attend; but, we have too many health and family issues for me to get away right now. I’ve attended events from this company before (Entrepreneurial Days 2006 and the 2008 Writing for the Web Class); personally, I and my family have profited greatly from both!
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Average Americans earn $46k per year. Average real estate investors can earn $46k per transaction.
It's not because they are greedy or lucky; it's because they are educated.
If you or anyone in your family ever plans to buy a house, the education you'll get at Real Estate Days can change your life.
Plus, imagine how much you will save on every house you buy during your lifetime, whether you ever become an average real estate investor or not.
Experts will teach virtual concepts even seasoned real estate investors don't know; come to this cutting-edge family real estate event to learn how to invest in real estate using the Internet; and learn how to profit in the current housing market.
http://rheaperrydays.com/
Next weekend in Huntsville, Alabama!
* * * * * * * * *
Average Americans earn $46k per year. Average real estate investors can earn $46k per transaction.
It's not because they are greedy or lucky; it's because they are educated.
If you or anyone in your family ever plans to buy a house, the education you'll get at Real Estate Days can change your life.
Plus, imagine how much you will save on every house you buy during your lifetime, whether you ever become an average real estate investor or not.
Experts will teach virtual concepts even seasoned real estate investors don't know; come to this cutting-edge family real estate event to learn how to invest in real estate using the Internet; and learn how to profit in the current housing market.
http://rheaperrydays.com/
Next weekend in Huntsville, Alabama!
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