Lasik Eye Surgery

Yikes! I can't believe I'm putting this picture on here. But, I'm keeping it real here. Just keeping it real.

In November I had Lasik eye surgery. Tim had it done a year ago and now it was my turn. I was not real sure if I wanted to get it done because of my freak out eye issues that I have. But I decided to suck it up and be brave and get through it.

Tim said it was no big deal and it was pretty painless and that it just felt wierd. I was still very nervous. They give you valium to relax you and have you wait in a recliner in this room with other people in recliners trying to relax. After I took it I was waiting for it to calm me down. I really don't think it did anything for me. My stomache was a nervous wreck and my legs would not stay still.

Once I got back on the table and they started on the right eye they give you this little pillow to hold. It was really a lifesaver for me because I kept concentrating on the pillow to take my mind off my eye. My biggest fear was passing out. Those that know me know I have a history of passing out when it comes to eye exams. The nurse told me I needed to keep my feet still. I guess I was moving them back and forth. The right eye was uncomfortable but it was just a lot of pressure. The left eye though really did hurt and I had to use lamaze breathing to get through it. I know thats funny but I really did. No joke.

After the surgery was over I could see. Just like that. Things were a little blurry but I could see without my glasses. Wow. We got home and by the time we got home I thought I was gonna die. Well, maybe not that bad. But, my eyes stung so bad. All I wanted to do was to fall asleep and get it over with. The sleeping pill helped. Once I woke up a couple hours later it was better.

The most annoying part was those eye shields that you have to wear. It makes it hard to see when you have eye shields on. I had a lot of haloing at night and sensitivity to light but other than that my eyes are fine. I'm still not used to not wearing glasses. I find myself reaching for them in the mornings and going to push them up when they are not on. I guess old habits stick with ya.

I feel blessed to have good eyesight now. Something I always wanted. It's something we take for granted. Can you imagine not being able to see at all? That's my story and I'm stickin to it. My eye surgery. Thank goodness it's over and I survived without passing out!

Mom

I know it's been forever since I've posted a blog and so now I'm finally gonna do some catching up!

Back in October my mom came to visit for a week. It was a wonderful week. I can not tell you how nice it was to have her here. I still had to work my regular days but while I was away she was like an elf..cooking, cleaning, organizing. She did so much to help out around here.

One of my days off we used as cooking day. We cooked up pounds and pounds of hamburger and put them in individual containers to freeze. So, later all I had to do was pull one out for chili or whatever I needed it for. Then we made up 5 pans I think it was of chicken enchiladas for the freezer. Mmm..our favorite. Then we whipped and up a chicken pot pie for the freezer too. We also made a peanut butter dessert and a jello dessert.

My kitchen cabinets were organized. The kids rooms were cleaner. The dusting was done. The vaccuming was done. The coat closet was organized. The curio cabinet was cleaned. I'm sure there was more that she did when I was gone but she did a lot. I appreciated it so very much.

I really loved having her around to chat with. One evening we rented a movie and snuggled on the couch. She was able to go with the kids and I to Judgement House too. She got to watch Landon play a football game also, something she'd never been able to do. It was absolutely WONDERFUL that she was here and it was sad to see her go. I hope she can come back and spend time with us again real soon.

Please read this

I have so much respect for my father in law. He was a man of honor. Cancer took his life Dec. 26th, 1998. He was exposed to raditation in 1962 while serving in the US Navy. We have always believed that this exposure was the cause of his cancer. It was a quest of my mother in law's to hold those accountable for this. She went through great trouble to do this. Not only do I think my father in law, Gary Young was a hero but I also think his wife, Nancy Young is. She followed through on this mission and stuck with it until the end. Gary would be so proud of her just as we are.

Please take the time to read her Quest for Justice and take the time to remember all atomic veterans that had to suffer for the duty to their country.

Thank you to all the veterans that have served our country. Thank you to all those that are serving now. These people risk their lives more than we may ever know.

Concert

Watch this!

The kids and I are excited to go see Jingle Ball 2009 concert. Several singers will be there that we like but here is one that I love and can't wait to hear.

I have this on my iPod and love to workout to it.

Proud

I'm just saying that I'm so proud of Shelbie's grades for the first quarter of 7th grade. Her GPA is 3.875. Apparently she is 48 out of 117 in her class. She said her goal is to bring this up.

This is so awesome. Way to go Shelbie! Keep up the hard work.

Ok...now on a funny note. Here was a funny that Landon said this weekend.

We were talking about how women find comfort in chocolate when they are dumped by a guy.

I said "just get her ice cream and she'll feel better".

Landon said "just get her a casserole".

Just the way he said it was hilarious. We are still talking about it and laughing.

Tennis

Tennis season is over now. This was Shelbie's first year to take tennis. I was proud of her for wanting to try something new. I have to admit that at first I didn't think it would involve much exercise but I was wrong. They ran at each practice and after trying it myself I realize that it's harder than it looks and you do in fact get tired.
She improved throughout the season and I could tell a big improvement from the first match to the last. It was fun to watch her. I enjoyed watching singles matches the best but she did have doubles matches each time too.

She said she's going to take it again next year. I'm hoping that this summer she will get to the tennis court and practice. I plan on going with her. It's a good workout and she can teach me a thing or two. Good job Shelbie on your tennis season!

Nature's Beauty

One evening in September there was a gorgeous full rainbow. Then a beautiful sunset followed it. Right after the sun set the lightening started. What a perfect picture opportunity. But, I was not fast enough to get the camera for the rainbow. We rushed in the car and drove out 12th street to get shots of the sunset. Gosh it was stunning. I was excited to then get some lightening shots but then the battery when dead on the camera. So much for that. Anyway, I just had to share these shots that I was able to capture.