The results are in from my blood work. Drum roll please...... My cholesterol is 213--normal is 100-199. Nothing a little diet and exercise can't cure. My triglycerides are fine, but the overall cholesteral level is high. So I'll go back in 3 months to have my cholesterol checked again. Along with diet and exercise the nurse recommended that I take an omega-3 supplement. I used to in the past, but quit after I had Melanie. The nurse said that is has been known to help reduce cholesterol numbers.
I also have strep! My throat doesn't hurt, and I don't feel any symptoms. The nurse said that I could be a carrier. My number for strep was 284--normal is 100-200! The nurse practitioner said that if it goes untreated for too long, then it can cause rhuematic heart disease! Thankfully the nurse was a little more positive about it. When she did a strep throat culture I asked what I could do about it. She said it's treatable with antibiotics. They are supposed to call when the results from the throat culture come back. Good grief!!
They don't know why my ankle continues to be painful--my original reason for going to the clinic in the first place. So they are recommending me to an orthopedic surgeon, and will call me back on Monday with an appointment for that.
Since exercise is a little difficult with a painful left ankle I'm doing the best I can with "diet." I'm also back to taking an omega-3 supplement. Fun times! :)
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Memories!
Copying this from Emily's blog...
Here is a fun little game...Leave a comment on my blog of a memory that you and I have had together. It doesn't matter if you've known me for a short time, or a long time, anything you remember! Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you.On your mark...get set...blog your memories!!
(You don't have to have a blog to leave a memory.)
Here is a fun little game...Leave a comment on my blog of a memory that you and I have had together. It doesn't matter if you've known me for a short time, or a long time, anything you remember! Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you.On your mark...get set...blog your memories!!
(You don't have to have a blog to leave a memory.)
New Inspiration!!
I guess you could say the fire under my rear-end has been stoked once again. :) I'm sure you've realized that the weight loss ticker on this blog has not moved in a few weeks. No, I haven't forgotten about it. I just haven't lost anymore weight. In fact, I've gained a few, and was even considering dropping out of Weight Watchers. For whatever reason I lost all manner of will power, self-control, and just plain "want to." I could come up with a myriad of excuses, but none of them would really be that good. :)
Yesterday I received a call that lit the fire once again. I went to the doctor's office last Thursday to have my left ankle checked out. It has been painful since April. I'm not sure what I did to it. I have a pretty high tolerance for pain so I've just put up with it for a while. A couple of weeks ago the pain got worse so I decided to have it checked out. The x-rays came back fine. They also did blood work. The call I received was about those results. The nurse is the one who called so she didn't tell me anything about my ankle, but did inform me about my cholesterol. Evidently it is high! Again, she didn't give me any details, but stressed the importance of a low fat diet and exercise. Her tone seemed urgent to me while she was talking to me. I go back tomorrow (7/18) morning so they can discuss the outcome of the results regarding my ankle, and so they can run some more tests--UGH! Then I'll have to go back in three months to have my cholesterol checked again!!
This is not the first time that my cholesterol levels have been high. When Andy and I applied for life insurance policies blood had to be drawn, and my cholesterol was high, then. Now that was before I had any children. Andy is wondering why my levels are high because he and I eat the same things, but he has NEVER had high cholesterol. With his dad's history that is AMAZING and a HUGE blessing from God. I don't have any answers regarding that. I should have more answers tomorrow after my appointment.
So for now I'm being EXTREMELY careful of what I eat. I'll probably do a walking video this morning, too. :) I went to a produce stand yesterday and picked up some home grown fruits and veggies--YUM! I'm also going to try a couple of Emily's "can't live without" food items to help get me through cravings. I'll let ya'll know more after tomorrow's appointment.
Yesterday I received a call that lit the fire once again. I went to the doctor's office last Thursday to have my left ankle checked out. It has been painful since April. I'm not sure what I did to it. I have a pretty high tolerance for pain so I've just put up with it for a while. A couple of weeks ago the pain got worse so I decided to have it checked out. The x-rays came back fine. They also did blood work. The call I received was about those results. The nurse is the one who called so she didn't tell me anything about my ankle, but did inform me about my cholesterol. Evidently it is high! Again, she didn't give me any details, but stressed the importance of a low fat diet and exercise. Her tone seemed urgent to me while she was talking to me. I go back tomorrow (7/18) morning so they can discuss the outcome of the results regarding my ankle, and so they can run some more tests--UGH! Then I'll have to go back in three months to have my cholesterol checked again!!
This is not the first time that my cholesterol levels have been high. When Andy and I applied for life insurance policies blood had to be drawn, and my cholesterol was high, then. Now that was before I had any children. Andy is wondering why my levels are high because he and I eat the same things, but he has NEVER had high cholesterol. With his dad's history that is AMAZING and a HUGE blessing from God. I don't have any answers regarding that. I should have more answers tomorrow after my appointment.
So for now I'm being EXTREMELY careful of what I eat. I'll probably do a walking video this morning, too. :) I went to a produce stand yesterday and picked up some home grown fruits and veggies--YUM! I'm also going to try a couple of Emily's "can't live without" food items to help get me through cravings. I'll let ya'll know more after tomorrow's appointment.
Friday, July 4, 2008
Happy Fourth of July, 2008!!!
HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!!!
I'm copying this picture idea from my cousin, Josie. She took pictures of her daughter, niece, and nephew with an authentic American flag as a backdrop. Her pictures turned out great so I thought I'd give it a shot with one that we bought at Lowes. It was hard to keep Melanie smiling long enough for the camera to take the picture. Then when I tried to get individual pictures she kept crawling off--image that! :) I might try to attempt her individual picture after her nap. We'll see how lucky I'm feeling. :)
Gentry has and Independence Day celebration all day long. I'd like to take the girls to the park this afternoon to look around a bit. Unless other plans are made we'll probably head over to Andy's parents' house this evening to watch the fireworks from their back deck!
Otherwise Andy is cleaning out the garage, and I'm trying to get some house stuff done. In the midst of all the busyness a HUGE THANK YOU goes out to those who are serving and have served in our nation's military. We are extremely blessed to have the freedoms that we so often take for granted.
ONE NATION UNDER GOD!! GOD BLESS AMERICA!!
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Our Weekend!
Our weekend was pretty busy--at least on Friday and Sunday. We would have been busy Saturday, too, but it rained off and on all day. We had things we wanted to accomplish to get our house ready for construction, but the rain put a damper on that. Anyway...
On Friday the girls and I went on a field trip with some families from our home school group. We got to tour the Naturals ball park. Arkansas has their very own semi-pro baseball team now!! This is the first year for them. Andy is the only one who has been to a game. Simmons has a suite. I'm hoping he can get tickets for a game in July. I'm not a huge baseball fan, but I'd like to go at least once. The tour guide made it sound like they do quite a bit to involve the crowd.
Sunday afternoon I took Naomi and Melanie swimming at Coye and Marnie's. The water was pretty cold so Melanie didn't care to stay in too long. Otherwise she enjoys it. Sunday evening we joined my mom, Stephanie, Courtney, and Garrett for a piano concert. A friend of my mom's was playing in it. There were eight pianos being played at the same time. They called it a piano kaleidescope. After each song they would switch pianos. There were 3 keyboards, 3 grand pianos, and 2 upright pianos. My girls were antsy, but I really enjoyed it!! Then mom treated us out to ice cream at Cold Stone Creamery--yes I had Apple Pie a La Cold Stone!! It was YUMMY!!! Finally we went to the baptist church at Pinnacle Hills for their Fourth of July celebration. We were able to sit by the play set and let the kids play until the fireworks started. The playset cleared out quite a bit when the fireworks started so we let our kids continue to play during the fireworks. Some of the church members passed out glo sticks for the kids. The fireworks were GREAT! It was a great way to begin this years Fourth of July. Gentry has their Independence Day celebration on July 4th.
Courtney on the climbing wall. Sorry, Garret, my picture of you turned out really blurry.
I'm still trying to figure out some of the settings on my digital camera. I think this is the auto setting with the flash turned off. I have a twilight and twilight portrait setting, but those didnt' turn out as well.
On Friday the girls and I went on a field trip with some families from our home school group. We got to tour the Naturals ball park. Arkansas has their very own semi-pro baseball team now!! This is the first year for them. Andy is the only one who has been to a game. Simmons has a suite. I'm hoping he can get tickets for a game in July. I'm not a huge baseball fan, but I'd like to go at least once. The tour guide made it sound like they do quite a bit to involve the crowd.
Sunday afternoon I took Naomi and Melanie swimming at Coye and Marnie's. The water was pretty cold so Melanie didn't care to stay in too long. Otherwise she enjoys it. Sunday evening we joined my mom, Stephanie, Courtney, and Garrett for a piano concert. A friend of my mom's was playing in it. There were eight pianos being played at the same time. They called it a piano kaleidescope. After each song they would switch pianos. There were 3 keyboards, 3 grand pianos, and 2 upright pianos. My girls were antsy, but I really enjoyed it!! Then mom treated us out to ice cream at Cold Stone Creamery--yes I had Apple Pie a La Cold Stone!! It was YUMMY!!! Finally we went to the baptist church at Pinnacle Hills for their Fourth of July celebration. We were able to sit by the play set and let the kids play until the fireworks started. The playset cleared out quite a bit when the fireworks started so we let our kids continue to play during the fireworks. Some of the church members passed out glo sticks for the kids. The fireworks were GREAT! It was a great way to begin this years Fourth of July. Gentry has their Independence Day celebration on July 4th.
Courtney on the climbing wall. Sorry, Garret, my picture of you turned out really blurry.
I'm still trying to figure out some of the settings on my digital camera. I think this is the auto setting with the flash turned off. I have a twilight and twilight portrait setting, but those didnt' turn out as well.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Busy Melanie!
Melanie has been busy crawling around and exploring the house. While I was making dinner yesterday she ventured into the dining area. Don't worry the shredder is off and unplugged. Thankfully she didn't start taking out all the shredded paper. :) The last picture is her latest discovery--behind the couch! Monday night was the first time she ventured back there, but was crying when she did it. Yesterday she crawled back there on purpose. She crawled most of the length of the couch and managed to turn around and attempt to crawl out. She only got frustrated when her arm got caught on the lamp cord. Silly girl!! I wonder what adventures await her today. :)
After looking at that second picture longer I'm thinking that my mom has a picture of me with that same look on my face. I'll have to raid her albums this weekend to find out.
After looking at that second picture longer I'm thinking that my mom has a picture of me with that same look on my face. I'll have to raid her albums this weekend to find out.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Update!
I need to give an update on some things that have taken place here in the past few days. I had written about the girls schooling. I am pleased to say that I will be teaching 7th and 8th grade social studies and home economics this coming school year at Life Way Christian school in Centerton, AR. It changed from a part time opportunity to full time with adding home ec. I am excited about this new challenge and believe that it is God's will. We had been praying that if He wanted us to go down this path, then the doors would be opened. We definitely wanted it to be something God allowed to happen, and not something we made happen on our own accord. So Praise to God Almighty! We are also excited about this for the girls as well. They are the primary reason for my even exploring the option.
Another praise is due regarding Andy and his work situation. His boss is leaving Simmons to work for the Walton Foundation. It's an excellent opportunity for him, but he will be missed greatly. So, Andy interviewed for his boss' position last Wednesday morning. Last Friday morning he received the promotion!!! There are always new challenges that go along with a new position. Andy will be managing a team of people again like he did at Wal-Mart, but in a less stressful environment. We would still appreciate your prayers as he makes the transition. Plus, he'll still be fulfilling his other duties until they find someone to fill his position.
It always amazes me how God proves Himself faithful when we leave things up to Him. :) He knows our situations and our needs better than we do ourselves.
We are still waiting to start the addition on the house. I still need to get things packed up. We recently purchased a storage building to house the stuff that's in the garage along with whatever else we decide to put in there. Everything else will get put in the two bedrooms since no contruction will be done on that end of the house. We are just praying that things will go as smoothly as possible. (Ryan, it's too bad you can't take some time off and fly to AR to help Andy.)
I think that's about it here. Anne is on a Terrific Tuesday trip with a group from church. So Naomi and I made chocolate chip cookies this morning. We'll take them to Andy at work in a little bit. Melanie is just busying herself with crawling around and trying to pull herself up. I forget how much fun babies can be sometimes. It's cute to watch her try to figure out how to clap.
Have a blessed day!
Another praise is due regarding Andy and his work situation. His boss is leaving Simmons to work for the Walton Foundation. It's an excellent opportunity for him, but he will be missed greatly. So, Andy interviewed for his boss' position last Wednesday morning. Last Friday morning he received the promotion!!! There are always new challenges that go along with a new position. Andy will be managing a team of people again like he did at Wal-Mart, but in a less stressful environment. We would still appreciate your prayers as he makes the transition. Plus, he'll still be fulfilling his other duties until they find someone to fill his position.
It always amazes me how God proves Himself faithful when we leave things up to Him. :) He knows our situations and our needs better than we do ourselves.
We are still waiting to start the addition on the house. I still need to get things packed up. We recently purchased a storage building to house the stuff that's in the garage along with whatever else we decide to put in there. Everything else will get put in the two bedrooms since no contruction will be done on that end of the house. We are just praying that things will go as smoothly as possible. (Ryan, it's too bad you can't take some time off and fly to AR to help Andy.)
I think that's about it here. Anne is on a Terrific Tuesday trip with a group from church. So Naomi and I made chocolate chip cookies this morning. We'll take them to Andy at work in a little bit. Melanie is just busying herself with crawling around and trying to pull herself up. I forget how much fun babies can be sometimes. It's cute to watch her try to figure out how to clap.
Have a blessed day!
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