So my mom calls me at work today, and she never does that so I immediately think there is something wrong. And yes, there is something wrong.
My Dad got a cyst removed from his left ring finger a week or so ago. He warned me that it was pretty gross, but of course I made him show me. He was right...totally nasty. I figured that was the end of it. But today, Mom called and told me he's going to the hospital tomorrow (Tuesday) to get surgery on that same finger - because there seems to be some kind of bad infection and it is hurting him so bad, he went home from work. That's pretty bad, him leaving work. The man never leaves unless it is required (i.e., going home for the night, my heart surgeries, etc.) So I knew this was gonna be bad.
So here's the gory details: tomorrow he'll be put under into never never land, they'll remove (ick!) his nail, and then slice open his finger to relieve the pressure and find out what the dealio is. As he put it, "worst case scenario, they cut it off". Good golly Miss Molly, I would say that is pretty effing serious!! I could tell he was in pain though when he was on the phone with me tonight.
So please say a prayer for my Daddy tomorrow, he should be having surgery right around lunchtime or so.
Thanks!!
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Thursday, December 25, 2008
RAK
Merry Christmas everyone! I must say that I am truly blessed with friends who care about me, two jobs that provide for me, a car to drive me around, a cell phone and computer to keep me in touch with the technological world, ah...the list goes on.
Some people don't have any of that. Kinda blunt eh? In my line of not-so-fun-all-the-time work, I get to talk to those people. The ones who have lost their job, the ones who have been living off their unemployment for the past weeks, months, maybe over a year. The ones who have been searching for a job, only to find out that there were 350 others in front of them applying for the same job. The ones who have children and have to figure out if they'll even be able to buy gifts for Christmas. The ones who didn't get Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner because they couldn't afford it. You know what, I could go on and on about this too.
I guess what I'm getting at is, there are people who are in need right now and you can help them. Whether it is a kind word or maybe a bag full of groceries - that is your choice. Do what your gut (and God) is pushing you to do. Try practicing RAK for a day. RAK is a Random Act of Kindness. It is simply amazing what happens. Let me know what your experience is when you try it. I can't wait to hear all about it!
Some people don't have any of that. Kinda blunt eh? In my line of not-so-fun-all-the-time work, I get to talk to those people. The ones who have lost their job, the ones who have been living off their unemployment for the past weeks, months, maybe over a year. The ones who have been searching for a job, only to find out that there were 350 others in front of them applying for the same job. The ones who have children and have to figure out if they'll even be able to buy gifts for Christmas. The ones who didn't get Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner because they couldn't afford it. You know what, I could go on and on about this too.
I guess what I'm getting at is, there are people who are in need right now and you can help them. Whether it is a kind word or maybe a bag full of groceries - that is your choice. Do what your gut (and God) is pushing you to do. Try practicing RAK for a day. RAK is a Random Act of Kindness. It is simply amazing what happens. Let me know what your experience is when you try it. I can't wait to hear all about it!
Monday, December 22, 2008
Hi :)
So I haven't been here in a while, it's almost Christmas and the end of 2008 is near. Since the wedding in November, I'm happy to report that I'm actually sleeping again. Thank GOD. I still have no results from my doctor, but I'm thinking that I must have been pretty anxious about that whole thing (the wedding) because I'm not kidding, the next night after the wedding? Slept like a baby. And I have ever since then.
Had the annual Christmas party for my mom's side of the family this past weekend. It was nice, but a whole different vibe than what we normally have. It was weird. Was nice to see everyone - in fact some of them I only see once a year so it's nice to catch up. I remember in the past we had some pretty volatile parties - people getting into fist fights, verbal abuse - apparently people are either self-medicating or they've just finally grown up and forgiven/forgotten the problems they had with each other. Personally, I think it's a bit of all that.
I've made a decision to not quit the 2nd job. In this economy, I am very thankful to even have a job, let alone two. I'm going to pay off my debt and then I'll think about quitting. The way I figure it, I'll have all my unsecured debt paid off by 2010.
Ever read the book called "The Secret?" If not, check it out. Positive thoughts equal positive reactions/things in your life. For example, if you say, "oh my gosh - I'll NEVER pay my debt off" - then you won't. You will continue to rack up the credit cards. If you say, "I'm going to pay off my debt" then it will happen. It's the law of attraction. I really like that book.
I only work 3 days this week at my "real" job. I wish we could go to work in our pajama pants and slippers!
Had the annual Christmas party for my mom's side of the family this past weekend. It was nice, but a whole different vibe than what we normally have. It was weird. Was nice to see everyone - in fact some of them I only see once a year so it's nice to catch up. I remember in the past we had some pretty volatile parties - people getting into fist fights, verbal abuse - apparently people are either self-medicating or they've just finally grown up and forgiven/forgotten the problems they had with each other. Personally, I think it's a bit of all that.
I've made a decision to not quit the 2nd job. In this economy, I am very thankful to even have a job, let alone two. I'm going to pay off my debt and then I'll think about quitting. The way I figure it, I'll have all my unsecured debt paid off by 2010.
Ever read the book called "The Secret?" If not, check it out. Positive thoughts equal positive reactions/things in your life. For example, if you say, "oh my gosh - I'll NEVER pay my debt off" - then you won't. You will continue to rack up the credit cards. If you say, "I'm going to pay off my debt" then it will happen. It's the law of attraction. I really like that book.
I only work 3 days this week at my "real" job. I wish we could go to work in our pajama pants and slippers!
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