Gross!

Yesterday I had exploratory surgery to find out why I've been having persistent and worsening abdominal pain. After several different options we had originally opted for birth control to try to stop ovulation all together. After a week of fairly intense pain we decided to go ahead in and have a look around. Needless to say, it was GROSS! I have the pictures to prove it, however I will spare you that little visual aid. Instead picture Spider Man's web shooter having a party in my abdomen. Scar tissue was all over the place connecting stuff to other stuff that really shouldn't be connected. Clear as mud huh? My wonderful doctor was able to cut most of it loose, or out, or whatever they do for that. Anyway, now here I lay trying to entertain myself. The pain is still pretty intense and now I'm sporting two new scars. Yea! This too shall pass; right? Bring on the narcotics!!!! Oh and could you bring me a drink, and while your up.........

Amy

New Residents

It would appear that we have some new people living with us. As if we aren't cramped enough, we needed more people to move in!! However, all complaining aside, let me introduce you...

First we have It's Not My Turn. We'll call it INMT. INMT has been frequenting our home for several years now, but seems to be here all the time these days. BB and DQ are best friends with INMT! The dishes never seem to get done without INMT making an appearance. Let's not forget the bathroom mirror getting wiped off, the dogs getting walked, the living room dusted and vacuumed; all those pesky little chores. Well, got news for INMT, next time you show up, BB and DQ will have to permanently do those chores EVERY single time!!!

Next we have I Didn't Put That There. Well, guess what?? IDPTT has an arch nemesis these days called Mommy's Black Box. If IDPTT makes an appearance then whatever the item is gets put in Mommy's Black Box! Either an extra hard chore must be done to retrieve said item, or money must be paid directly to Mommy!! (mmm, I like the latter of the two; hello Pedicure!!)

Finally we have He/She Did It First!! Whew, all these new people I'm losing count!!
Where are they all going to sleep? Who's going to feed all these extra people? Anyway, H/SDIF, you must leave now as you are not welcome!!

Amy

Girl Stuff

About 4 years ago I had to have a hysterectomy for several odd issues that are unique to me. I have issues with scarring and some weird type of endometriosis that couldn't be diagnosed till after surgery. Leave it to me to be complicated! Anyway, this past year I have been having some ovary issues with cysts and ovulation PAIN! When I say PAIN I mean PAIN. Anyway, it's gradually becoming worse and worse. My doctor finally looked at me today and said it's time to fix this. Well, we are going to attempt hormone therapy for a few months to see if that brings any relief. I DO NOT want my ovaries out. I DO NOT want to go into menopause at 32 years old. I DO NOT want to be on estrogen therapy for the rest of my life! So, here I am, post hysterectomy, no more kids in my future (obviously), and taking birth control!! Fun times......

Amy

Daddy Daughter Dance

So last year was the first annual Daddy Daughter dance at school. Hubby and DQ got their picture in the paper. I guess this year it was no longer such a big deal cause there weren't any reporters or photographers (other than the one hired to be there) hanging around. Anyhow, I took several pictures........














What a gorgeous family I have!!!
Amy

He Reigns

We were driving home from an evening out and for once all was quite in the car. We were watching in the rear view mirror as a rather large thunderstorm loomed behind on it's way here. It reminded me of all the storms that we go through from day to day in our life. Some storms are simply spring showers that bring us to a refreshing end, but others are devastating storms that require months and months of clean up and recovery. Have you ever seen a storm looming and braced for the fallout? I know I have, but then sometimes there are pop up thunderstorms that take us by surprise. To me those are the ones that we need to be prepared for. Those are the one's that we are not expecting. We are going along in life happy and busy and all of a sudden we are forced to stop and survive the storm.

All this being said, I got to thinking about what today must have felt like for Jesus. He knew the storm was coming, he was prepared, but when He was on the cross, even JESUS cried out to God. EVEN JESUS cried out! He sacrificed everything for ME!!!! I hope that you take the time this weekend to reflect on that and what it means for you. However, why just this weekend? Why not everyday? Why need a holiday to remind us? Let's thank Him everyday, and let's always be prepared for the coming storm. The storms will come, are you ready??

Amy

Sisters

I don't know how much I've shared about my past, but in case you didn't know, I was raised in Sioux Falls, SD. I've lived several places in my life but Sioux Falls is the place where I did most of my growing up. I have 2 older sisters that live there still.
Sharon has been there since, well, a really long time. Kimberly has left and gone back. One of the places Kimberly's path has carried her is Phoenix AZ. Her and her husband still have a house there that they have been trying to sell. Due to our lovely economy they have decided to rent till things pick back up. To make a long story short we all got to go to AZ this past weekend to do some quick clean up on her house and then hang for the weekend.
Keep in mind I haven't seen my sisters in almost 3 years!!!! We talk a lot, and we email pics and all that, but it's not the same. We had a good time enjoying shopping and sight seeing with no kids and no husbands around. Well, sort of. Sharon's family kept texting and calling, but technically they weren't there!!! So here are some pics of our weekend, enjoy the cactus pics!!!!







Amy

Cruel

There is an evil out there that I'm sure almost every woman on earth can identify with. It is truly a heinous, vicious thing that we must endure, and I will pray for every woman out there. This is serious ladies, we must find a way to protect ourselves from such a devastating trauma.

SWIMSUIT shopping!! How cruel can it be?? I mean, I've been working my little fanny off to lose over 40 lbs that I gained in nursing school. I am half way there. I still do not have my cute little body back (ya, like I'll ever get it back!), but I've made progress, or so I thought. Until I went swimsuit shopping that is. I'm standing there looking in the mirror at my thunder thighs, muffin top, and cellulite in other places we won't mention, about ready to vomit. Why must those dressing rooms be so bright anyway? I mean who needs a 4 way mirror to point out your every flaw, your less than firm tummy and bottom, your extra helping of dessert you had last night. Why, why, why??????????

Stay tuned for my next evil..... eyebrow waxing!!!!!! Ugh!
Amy