I can't believe I have let my blog slip! I have thought about things to post and things to say, but they never seem to make it onto the computer. January turned into February faster than I could have imagined. Now, here I am on a VERY busy Tuesday afternoon and I decide to update this ting! What am I thinking? I can honestly say that our life just continues to march forward and not much changes, well, not anything big changes. Eric is still in Tumbling and loves his new teacher and new class. Every day he is more and more independent and at times I have to come up with ways to let him think he is in charge, even though I am in control. I always have to be on my toes with that one. Alex is doing great in school. He is making friends and actually playing with them, and not just next to them. I love his teachers, they are amazingly patient. Today was Alex's Valentine's Day party at school and I have to pat myself on the back...I did a pretty darn good job keeping it organized and simple. High five to me! Now I am home, brownies are baked for tonight's Relief Society meeting, shirt is ironed (because of course I have spots on the shirt I wore today), car is loaded up for T-Ball practice that I have to leave for soon and the kids are having some quiet time so that they can keep on chugging until bed time tonight. James has been working long hours (as usual) but he is getting off a little early to come to tonight's activity with me.
James celebrated his 28th birthday! We didn't do anything spectacular, just time together as a family. It was nice to be able to have him around for a little time. He is my everything. Even though I am not a big fan of Valentine's Day and think it is a bit overrated, he bought me some of my favorite chocolates and a soft blanket and pillow. He is so sweet and he listens for little clues about what I would like. He makes me smile constantly and I can't imagine what I did to deserve him.
I am currently working on some new medication. They are trying to keep my stubborn thyroid in check and it doesn't like it one bit! I will find out if this medication is working in a few weeks, but I don't feel any different. I am amazed at how much Heavenly Father has strengthened me. I still live each day in a low-level pain that flares up daily and somehow, I haven't lost my mind and have been able to deal with it. Someday, someone might know what is wrong with me, but until then, I will try to stay calm, wear socks, not get too cold, and focus on the positive things in life. My doctor wants me to get allergy tested, but I don't know if I am up to it yet. Each new test brings that flicker of hope that something will show up and give us some answers...and every time the hope is squashed by inconclusive results. I was tested for Lupus and it was negative (thank goodness) so I usually think that I am just crazy :) I am grateful that James has been able to help me through some of my rough episodes and helped me to stay focused. The blanket he got my for Valentine's Day is VERY soft and warm...just right when the pain starts to flare up. Even through all of the health issues I feel extremely blessed and powerful. I feel that I can achieve almost anything and that no matter what, I will always have my family and my testimony.
I will be posting more soon. I love to write and typing this has really helped me express some things right now. I have really been focusing on my personal relationship with my Heavenly Father and I want to make sure I document some of the changes I feel and the things that have been going on, so I can look back and reflect. Each day is a new adventure, yet the same old story (hmmm...I like the way that sounds). Until next time...
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