Open mouth... insert foot. I did it again!!!!

I have done this before, thought I was the rebel, not following the crowd, but then I had to swallow my pride and admit I was wrong.

Back when Transformers the movie came out I had no desire to see it. I did not want to be one of those people that talked about it all the time, especialy the guys. I protested against the movie for almost two months. Then Richard asked if we could go see it with his friends and I agreed. During the movie I was on the edge of my seat, in total awe of the movie. When it was over I said I loved it and I got the "I told you so" from Richard. I felt stupid because I loved it so much but I had protested against it when it came out.

When Twilight came out years ago, I protested it. I did not have time to read a story about Vampires. It became such a fuss that I wanted nothing to do with it, but I was told by everyone that it was amazing and I had to read the books and once I started reading one I had to read them all. For that reason I didn't want too. People would tell me left and right about how amazing they all were. I did not care!

Well last week when I was visiting my family in Logan, I was talking to Andrea (my youngest sister) and she was rereading the whole seris again. I asked her why? And she said as did everyone else, that she loved them. She told me to read it and I would understand why. So I took Twilight and I started reading it. The first night fell asleep reading it, the next day I thought "it isn't that good." But the next night I read 100 pages, I couldn't put it down!!! I wanted to read it more but we had things to do. When Richard and I got back home I had to go to work and I took the book hoping to get at least a chapter. But it was busy and the book sat on the counter in front of me taunting me the entire night. The next night I did not have to work so I read, I read all night, I couldn't sleep and I wasn't tired. I finished Twilight at 3am. I sat there stunned, I needed the next book. So I went to wal mart, I was wide awake why not? By 4am I was back in my bed and started the New Moon. I had to force myself to put it down at 7am so I could sleep. I took it with me all day, we went to Richards doctor appointments and I sat and read in the waiting room. I was stuck in it. That night I told Richard I wanted to see the movie because the book was still so fresh in my mind. **I HATED the movie, I absolute hated it. I was so disapointed I left in discuss. I hope the rest of the books dont turn into horrible movies too.**

By Thursday night I was reading New Moon, I planned to stay up all night reading agian because I dont sleep at night. But I got asked if I wanted to go to work and do a 1:1 (sitter) I thought since I am going to be up all night reading anyway I might as well get paid for it. After my 10 hour shift I was done with New Moon.

And here is where I swallow my pride and let all those people who told me to read it. . . You were right!! I LOVE IT!!!! You would think that I would learn the first time with the Transformers movie, but I didn't. And I LOVE IT!!!! Thank you Andrea!!!

And then there was March

People tell me that my blog is sad and I post a lot of bad news, but unfortunately that is my life right now and all the news I have. Which brings me to March.

After the fun and exciting seizure Richard had in Feb we have been going from doctor to doctor, test to test. And nothing has been confirmed or denied about seizures. And the more exciting doctors visit he had this month was the pain clinic to help get his chronic shoulder pain. He was really excited about it wasn't concerned about the seizure. He had a visit and they deiced on an non-invasive procedure. Richard was so excited.. and when he came out he said he was "achy" but the "pain" was gone.

Well a couple of hours after the procedure he was laying on the couch all grumpy, I was sick in the bed with the flu. I had to call in sick to work, which I absolutely hate because people are counting on me, but I could not move. Richard came in all mad and said the pain was unbearable but it was a different pain it was all the way down his arm. He was so upset and in pain he was rolling around on the ground. I jumped up and called all his doctors but all of the clinics were closed. So I took him to an Urgent care, which is a complete waist of time, and they gave him a shot and a prescription for meds to last until he gets into the doctors the next day.

He goes to the doctors by himself, because I was to sick to move, and tells the doctor what is going on and the doctor said... Here is the kicker... he might have nicked a nerve when he did the pain block. Richard came home devastated and said he would rather live with the shoulder pain rather than the whole arm pain. I talked to the doctor the next day because I was so upset I wanted to scream and the doctor told me that he looked over everything and he couldn't have nicked a nerve but a muscle spasm could be the problem and Richard needed to rest and help his body calm down from the procedure two days ago.

Well anybody who knows Richard knows if there is something he wants he will do it. And he went snowboarding with my sister and it hurt him bad so he spent the next three days in bed in Logan.

He is doing a lot better now, the pain is still there but he said it is going away. And the should pain is still there but had decreased a lot. He said he would be willing to go through the arm pain again if it will get rid of the shoulder pain. Ironic how pain can influence a person isn't it? So we are back to our same routine now back to doctors and test. Hopefully we will have answers soon!!

And here comes April.....

A new year and a new way of thinking

I saw this and I liked it so much I had to repost it. I think this is truely words of wisdom that we all can take in and remember. Just remember it is never to late to start new habits. Enjoy and good luck!!!

Health:
1. Drink plenty of water.
2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar (and don't forget to ask blessings on your food).
3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
4. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy.
5. Make and TAKE time to pray.
6. Play more games.
7. Read your scriptures and more books than you did in 2008.
8. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.
9. Sleep for 7 hours.
10. Take a 10-30 minutes walk daily. And while you walk, smile.

Personality:
11. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
12. Don't have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
13. Don't over do. Keep your limits.
14. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
15. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip.
16. Dream more while you are awake.
17. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
18. Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner with his/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.
20. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
21. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
22. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
23. Smile and laugh more.
24. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

Society:
25. Call your family often.
26. Each day give something good to others.
27. Forgive everyone for everything. 28. Spend time with people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6.
29. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
30. What other people think of you is none of your business.
31. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.

Life:
32. Do the right thing!
33. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful...
34. GOD heals everything.
35. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
36. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
37. The best is yet to come.
38. When you awake alive in the morning, thank GOD for it.
39. Your Inner most is always happy. So, be happy.

Update

I wanted to update everyone on Richard. He is doing fine and even through we know the cause of the seizure he still has to go through all the testing and hopefully it will all be done this week. Before the seizure he had a doctor appointment to see if there is anything else they can do for his shoulder pain. He is scheduled for a nerve block next week and he is so excited for it. So there are some good things happening it is just taking a while.

If we did not have bad luck, we would not have any luck at all.

It is only February the second month and all ready we have had two major events this year, first in January was the car accident and now Richard had a seizure.

Yep that's right Richard had a tonic clonic seizure (grand mal) today. I came home from work at 6:30am slept for an hour then went to school from 8-11am. When I came home and straight to my bed Richard came and snuggled with me then he started shaking. His eyes were rolled back into his head, he was was chattering, he was tonic (which is when the muscle tense up) and clonic (which is twitching) it lasted about 2 minuets. I called 911 because I knew there was nothing I could do, except keep his air way open, and I wanted to know why he had one. He was in a post-ictal state (the drained sleep) for a couple mins while EMS was coming. I felt bad because while he was waking up he had EMS guys standing over him asking questions, hooking him up to all of the machines, he was confused and out of it. At the hospital, my home away from home, all the test came back normal but come to find out that one of the new medications he started last week has a side effect of seizures. Richard has to see a neurologist to double make sure everything is okay.

It was really scary, something I never want to go through again. I am so glad he is okay and we found out what was causing it.

Hockey Game

The hospital gave out free tickets to the Grizz Hockey game to the employees, so we went and sat with co-workers. Richard said it was awkward for him because they were once his co-workers too, but it was fun.

Yes he does not look that excited but he did have a fun time. It was nice to get out and do something fun.

Valentines Day

We had Valentines Day early this year because surprise surprise I had to work. But it was wonderful. We have never really done anything but this year we both went all out. Some time this last year Richards favorite sweater went missing. It was a Unified Fire sweater that a captain gave him, I wanted to get him a new one because I knew how much he loved it. The blue one he is wearing is just like his old one and I got him another one.

Richard told me he had to put together my present when I was at work, but I got put on call so I went out grocery shopping. When I came home this is what he "put together." It was above our bed, it is written out in candy kisses. Isn't he sweet!!!

In the jewelry box was my wedding ring, it had broken prongs and a chipped diamond. Richard had it fixed and surprised me with it. It was a wonderful surprise.

We went to a fancy restaurant for a late lunch and made it to a matinee movie. Sweet and simple, the best valentines day we have had together. I love him so much!!!

Sunday Phone Call

I had to work all day on Saturday in the ICU, came home did some work, and went to sleep (2am). Then I got up and got ready for church and I got a phone call. The Relief Society teacher called in sick and the president was asking if I could give half of the lesson, and I said yes. I don't know what I was thinking!!!! It went well I called over my time but oh well. I just hope I don't get called as a teacher now. That is what I am worried about!!!!

Never say never

Never say never, I said a long time I would never listen to country music, but I have to admit I listen to it... a lot. In fact I am a fan now. Yep that's right I am a fan. I know some of my friends are saying "YES" and some are saying "OH NO" and I know with out a fact my family is saying "OH HECK NO!"

I found a song by Carrie Underwood - Lessons Learned, and I am making it my theme song for the year. After all we have been through together and all the challenges that we have faced when we were younger and the ones now I know it is preparing us for something. What I don't know yet but I am excited to find out!!!

I wanted to post a music video from youtube, but I could not get it to work. So you will have to look it up to see what I am talking about.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mSm19ETQvg

Kitty montage

Our little ones Boots and Phee Phee are so funny and keep us laughing, I decided they deserve a montage of there own.

BOOTS

Any small hole that Phee Phee can fit in, she lays out and takes a nap!

He is a fat cat but oh so cute.

Even Phee Phee needs to be comfortable.

This is one of my ultimate favorite pictures, and this is Boots favorite position. No lie if he is not in your arms when he sleeps he pushes his way in. I have no clue what we are going to do when we have kids!!

Notice where Boots and Phee Phee are, this is how we typically sleep.