I'm just going to post a quick one tonight. I need to try to get some sleep tonight.
The first day of the Radiography program was soooo boring. lol. We went through the 1st half of the handbook for 3 1/2 hours. Thankfully, it will get better. Two ladies that I had A&P class with in the Fall semester of 09 got in! I was happy to see them there. They are in Group B though, and I'm in A. That's okay though because that means I get to meet new people. When I got home, I got online and saw that we have a quiz tomorrow over chapter 1 in Med Term, one over chapters 2 & 3 on Thursday, and one over chapters 4 & 5 on Friday. At least I'll be busy, right?
I have my appointment with the Endocrinologist scheduled for July 9th. Until then, I am still praying for Postpartum Thyroiditis. Either way, I can't wait to get it figured out and taken care of.
I made cajun burgers for dinner tonight. They were really good, and only 350 calories counting the bun!! Woo hoo. I had a relatively good day. I like those. Tomorrow I get to actually be at the hospital for a couple hours. Which means SCRUBS!! YAY!
Oh, and our carpet is going to be installed in the living room on Wednesday afternoon.
1 Peter 5:7
7Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Tomorrow, today, and maybe a little bit of yesterday too.
Tomorrow is the day. The day I have been working hard for for 2 years now. Tomorrow I start Radiography school! YAY! The decision to go back to school was an easy one. The path however, has been rocky. But through it all, I kept going. Because I knew I had to, for my kids, for myself. I started back in the fall semester of 2008 with an almost 2 year old, an 8 month old, and a 1.50 GPA courtesy of none other than my own negligence. The first year back was a rough one. Over Christmas break 2008/2009, I suffered a miscarriage. It was a hard thing to deal with, but I was not going to let it keep me from going back for the spring semester. I started the 2nd year 6 months pregnant, and had Gabriella over Christmas break 2009/2010. Having a newborn would have been plenty of reason for me to "take a break" from school. But I knew I had to keep going. I applied to the Radiography program in the spring of 2010. I sat through a ridiculously boring admissions test, and an excruciatingly nerve racking interview. After that I just prayed...a lot. I found out on my last day in Haiti on May 24th that I got into the program. That was almost 2 months after my interview, so I had lots of time to think about it. So, here I am today with a 3.02 GPA, which is still not great, but an improvement from 1.50. And, 2 years from now, I will be graduating with an Associates degree in Radiography. I am excited to get this thing started.
With that being said, today was a great day. Church was awesome. The pastor was not there, so there was a guest speaker. He is the President of the Missionary church denomination, or something like that anyway. His sermon was on the power of faith and prayer. It was just what I needed. As a matter of fact, last weeks sermon was exactly what I needed then too. Funny how that works, huh? After church, we came home and ate lunch. After lunch when Gabby was napping, I decided to ride the exercise bike for my "at least 30 minutes" a day. (I am trying very hard to kick this overweight-ness that I have been carrying with me for far to long). I decided that while I rode, I would pray. I finished the book I was reading last night, and following the sermon this morning, it seemed the only logical thing. So, I prayed. For guidance. For patience. For wisdom. For strength. For understanding. For a lot of things. First I prayed quietly to myself, and then out loud. At the very moment that I started praying out loud, I got that feeling. The same feeling I got the Sunday in Haiti when we were at church singing "How Great Thou Art". A feeling I have never before felt. Even though I was riding the exercise bike, quite vigorously at that point, and sweating, I got goosebumps. It started at the top of my head, made it's way down the back of my neck, to my spine, and down my arms and legs. They came, one after another until I stopped praying. My prayer had turned into a crying "Thank you, thank you, Jesus, for everything you have done for me. Thank you." At this point, I was glad Zoe and Isaac were preoccupied with who knows what, but something. They get very concerned when I cry. It's cute really. So, that was an awesome thing. I think I am going to have to try praying out loud more often.
Oh, and the title says I am going to say something about yesterday too. Hmmm....Saturday. It was rather uneventful. We ordered pizza from Papa John's, this is normal Saturday behavior though. Yesterday though, since I am dieting and trying to lose weight, I ordered a little differently than I normally would. We got a large pizza with grilled chicken, tomatoes, green peppers, pineapple, onions on half (Zoe "doesn't like" onions right now), and light sauce. I was skeptical, but it was actually REALLY good. Better yet, there is only 300 calories per slice, and I was able to control myself enough to eat only 1 slice. Yay, go me.
I'm only 3 days into this diet/exercise/lose weight thing, and already I am feeling confident. Proud of myself for exhibiting self control, something I have ALWAYS had a problem with. So, hopefully I keep up the good work. My ultimate goal is to lose 30 lbs. by December, and run a 5K by July 2011. Short term goal however, is to get healthy. That's what really counts.
Acts 4:31
31After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.
With that being said, today was a great day. Church was awesome. The pastor was not there, so there was a guest speaker. He is the President of the Missionary church denomination, or something like that anyway. His sermon was on the power of faith and prayer. It was just what I needed. As a matter of fact, last weeks sermon was exactly what I needed then too. Funny how that works, huh? After church, we came home and ate lunch. After lunch when Gabby was napping, I decided to ride the exercise bike for my "at least 30 minutes" a day. (I am trying very hard to kick this overweight-ness that I have been carrying with me for far to long). I decided that while I rode, I would pray. I finished the book I was reading last night, and following the sermon this morning, it seemed the only logical thing. So, I prayed. For guidance. For patience. For wisdom. For strength. For understanding. For a lot of things. First I prayed quietly to myself, and then out loud. At the very moment that I started praying out loud, I got that feeling. The same feeling I got the Sunday in Haiti when we were at church singing "How Great Thou Art". A feeling I have never before felt. Even though I was riding the exercise bike, quite vigorously at that point, and sweating, I got goosebumps. It started at the top of my head, made it's way down the back of my neck, to my spine, and down my arms and legs. They came, one after another until I stopped praying. My prayer had turned into a crying "Thank you, thank you, Jesus, for everything you have done for me. Thank you." At this point, I was glad Zoe and Isaac were preoccupied with who knows what, but something. They get very concerned when I cry. It's cute really. So, that was an awesome thing. I think I am going to have to try praying out loud more often.
Oh, and the title says I am going to say something about yesterday too. Hmmm....Saturday. It was rather uneventful. We ordered pizza from Papa John's, this is normal Saturday behavior though. Yesterday though, since I am dieting and trying to lose weight, I ordered a little differently than I normally would. We got a large pizza with grilled chicken, tomatoes, green peppers, pineapple, onions on half (Zoe "doesn't like" onions right now), and light sauce. I was skeptical, but it was actually REALLY good. Better yet, there is only 300 calories per slice, and I was able to control myself enough to eat only 1 slice. Yay, go me.
I'm only 3 days into this diet/exercise/lose weight thing, and already I am feeling confident. Proud of myself for exhibiting self control, something I have ALWAYS had a problem with. So, hopefully I keep up the good work. My ultimate goal is to lose 30 lbs. by December, and run a 5K by July 2011. Short term goal however, is to get healthy. That's what really counts.
Acts 4:31
31After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
My heart hurts.
For the past 2 nights, I have laid in bed at night so tired, but unable to fall asleep. Perhaps because of my recent Hyperthyroidism diagnosis, maybe not. Either way, we all know what happens when we lay awake in bed, we allow our mind to wander.
I lay there and think of all the children around the world who are going to bed hungry, cold, lonely. Instinctively this makes me feel very guilty. My mind goes especially to Haiti where I know there are children sleeping in tents. Maybe it's raining there tonight, I think. How I long to do something, but I feel so powerless. I have my prayers to offer, but sometimes that doesn't seem like enough.
I am not ignorant to the fact that there are children in similar situations here in America too. Maybe they aren't living in tents, but sometimes where they do live is much worse than a tent. How my heart longs to do something, to help in some way.
Then my mind goes to my own children just on the other side of the wall: warm, clean, feed, kissed, sleeping peacefully without a care in the world. And I thank God for everything He has given us. How blessed we are. Even when we do not realize how much we have, we have so much!
Thank you, Jesus, that I am in a country where there is opportunity.
Mark 9:37
37"Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but the one who sent me."
I lay there and think of all the children around the world who are going to bed hungry, cold, lonely. Instinctively this makes me feel very guilty. My mind goes especially to Haiti where I know there are children sleeping in tents. Maybe it's raining there tonight, I think. How I long to do something, but I feel so powerless. I have my prayers to offer, but sometimes that doesn't seem like enough.
I am not ignorant to the fact that there are children in similar situations here in America too. Maybe they aren't living in tents, but sometimes where they do live is much worse than a tent. How my heart longs to do something, to help in some way.
Then my mind goes to my own children just on the other side of the wall: warm, clean, feed, kissed, sleeping peacefully without a care in the world. And I thank God for everything He has given us. How blessed we are. Even when we do not realize how much we have, we have so much!
Thank you, Jesus, that I am in a country where there is opportunity.
Mark 9:37
37"Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but the one who sent me."
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Ultrasounds, TB tests, crazy cats, and everything in between.
Today was a busy day. I got up with Isaac at 7am, and was able to start the dishes, and the laundry. It was nice to be able to get started before everyone was up. It was short lived though because everyone else got up between 7:30 and 8. We all hung out all morning doing a whole lot of nothing.
My thyroid ultrasound was scheduled for 10:45, so I left here at 10:30ish. A thyroid ultrasound is a pretty uncomfortable thing. I don't know why I thought it wouldn't be, but they sure do shove that thing pretty hard on your throat. I get to do that to people someday. hehehe. I will find out the results soon, I hope. They called to give me the results of the bloodwork today, but we weren't home, and I didn't see that they had called until after 5pm. Grrrr... I'm calling them back first thing in the morning. I need to know!!!
I got out of there at 11:38am, and had to get all the way across town to IPFW by 12pm to get my TB test read. (My ultrasound was at Lutheran). I went as fast as I could without getting a ticket. I ended up calling when I was in front of the mall to ask her if she would wait a minute for me to get there. God bless nice people. I parked and got out of the van just in time to hear the clock at IPFW chiming for noon. I booked it up there and walked in at 12:02pm. I am VERY thankful that she was nice enough to stay a few minutes for me. I don't know why they close at noon anyway, so weird. Anyway, TB test step 2 was also negative, so they gave me my signed physical form. YAY!
After I got home and ate lunch, we went to Lowe's to get carpet and trim. Lowe's is always fun for us. haha. Not really, we always spend too much money. We are getting carpet installed in our living room. The guy is supposed to call tomorrow to set up a time to come measure the room. (Apparently we are not competent enough to measure our own room).
The day just kept getting more interesting. Zoe has been whining about wanting the pool blown up all week, so Jared blew it up, and filled it up. I warned her that it was REALLY cold, but she didn't care. I figured she'd get in and then immediately jump out because it was cold, but the crazy girl jumped right in. I only let her stay in for 15 minutes because it was so cold. I don't need anyone to get sick right now. She thought it was the coolest thing ever. (No pun intended).
One of our 3 cats got out while Jared had the garage door open earlier. We found her after a couple hours and brought her back in, and now the other 2 cats hate her. They are hissing and screaming at her. It's sad. They are getting pretty loud about it too. I have no idea what she did out there to warrant that kind of response. One of the other cats gets out all the time and we have never had a problem like this before.
Now it is 10pm, and Isaac is still awake. The kid has sleeping issues. Well, just issues in general lately. I need to have him looked at because I think his actions are beyond just the "normal" 2 year old phase. But that could be another whole blog post altogether, and I will save it for later.
John 3:16
16"For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
My thyroid ultrasound was scheduled for 10:45, so I left here at 10:30ish. A thyroid ultrasound is a pretty uncomfortable thing. I don't know why I thought it wouldn't be, but they sure do shove that thing pretty hard on your throat. I get to do that to people someday. hehehe. I will find out the results soon, I hope. They called to give me the results of the bloodwork today, but we weren't home, and I didn't see that they had called until after 5pm. Grrrr... I'm calling them back first thing in the morning. I need to know!!!
I got out of there at 11:38am, and had to get all the way across town to IPFW by 12pm to get my TB test read. (My ultrasound was at Lutheran). I went as fast as I could without getting a ticket. I ended up calling when I was in front of the mall to ask her if she would wait a minute for me to get there. God bless nice people. I parked and got out of the van just in time to hear the clock at IPFW chiming for noon. I booked it up there and walked in at 12:02pm. I am VERY thankful that she was nice enough to stay a few minutes for me. I don't know why they close at noon anyway, so weird. Anyway, TB test step 2 was also negative, so they gave me my signed physical form. YAY!
After I got home and ate lunch, we went to Lowe's to get carpet and trim. Lowe's is always fun for us. haha. Not really, we always spend too much money. We are getting carpet installed in our living room. The guy is supposed to call tomorrow to set up a time to come measure the room. (Apparently we are not competent enough to measure our own room).
The day just kept getting more interesting. Zoe has been whining about wanting the pool blown up all week, so Jared blew it up, and filled it up. I warned her that it was REALLY cold, but she didn't care. I figured she'd get in and then immediately jump out because it was cold, but the crazy girl jumped right in. I only let her stay in for 15 minutes because it was so cold. I don't need anyone to get sick right now. She thought it was the coolest thing ever. (No pun intended).
One of our 3 cats got out while Jared had the garage door open earlier. We found her after a couple hours and brought her back in, and now the other 2 cats hate her. They are hissing and screaming at her. It's sad. They are getting pretty loud about it too. I have no idea what she did out there to warrant that kind of response. One of the other cats gets out all the time and we have never had a problem like this before.
Now it is 10pm, and Isaac is still awake. The kid has sleeping issues. Well, just issues in general lately. I need to have him looked at because I think his actions are beyond just the "normal" 2 year old phase. But that could be another whole blog post altogether, and I will save it for later.
John 3:16
16"For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
My first blog.
So...I'm going to try this blogging thing again. I've tried twice, and never can remember to actually write a blog.
I have been back from Haiti for almost a month now. It is hard to believe it has been that long. I miss it there so much everyday, and I cannot wait until the day I can go back. That was such an amazing experience. I plan to write about that sometime. I have several people waiting to hear all about it, but I'm a slacker.
I also found out on my last day in Haiti that I was accepted into the Radiography program at IPFW. YAY!!! I was really nervous about that because they are pretty selective, but I guess I made the cut! So, that starts on Monday, June 28th. It is a full time, 24 month program, so I have an expected graduation date of 6/22/2012. That seems so far away, but I know it'll be here before I know it.
I found out last week that my thyroid is enlarged, so I had bloodwork done on Monday, and I have an ultrasound tomorrow to see what's going on. Hopefully they can figure out something because I have been so tired lately. I can't be this tired when school starts next week. I'm hoping they will be able to at least tell me about my bloodwork tomorrow. But I guess we will see.
Jared and I have also been talking about doing something big. We are trying very hard lately to submit fully to God, and what he wants for our life. So, we are still praying and talking about it, but I can tell you it is a life changing thing that will be really hard and require a lot of support from family and friends. It is sure to be equally as rewarding though. Stay tuned for that announcement. And no, we are not moving to Haiti...not anytime soon anyway. :o)
Proverbs 3:5-6
5Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
I have been back from Haiti for almost a month now. It is hard to believe it has been that long. I miss it there so much everyday, and I cannot wait until the day I can go back. That was such an amazing experience. I plan to write about that sometime. I have several people waiting to hear all about it, but I'm a slacker.
I also found out on my last day in Haiti that I was accepted into the Radiography program at IPFW. YAY!!! I was really nervous about that because they are pretty selective, but I guess I made the cut! So, that starts on Monday, June 28th. It is a full time, 24 month program, so I have an expected graduation date of 6/22/2012. That seems so far away, but I know it'll be here before I know it.
I found out last week that my thyroid is enlarged, so I had bloodwork done on Monday, and I have an ultrasound tomorrow to see what's going on. Hopefully they can figure out something because I have been so tired lately. I can't be this tired when school starts next week. I'm hoping they will be able to at least tell me about my bloodwork tomorrow. But I guess we will see.
Jared and I have also been talking about doing something big. We are trying very hard lately to submit fully to God, and what he wants for our life. So, we are still praying and talking about it, but I can tell you it is a life changing thing that will be really hard and require a lot of support from family and friends. It is sure to be equally as rewarding though. Stay tuned for that announcement. And no, we are not moving to Haiti...not anytime soon anyway. :o)
Proverbs 3:5-6
5Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
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