Travels to Ohio!

So many of you know I recently travelled to Ohio for a Neursurgeon consult (which of course left me with more pain and less answers.) But I did get a few interesting pictures.

The first one disserves a paragraph all to it's own. I've attached a link so you can hear the song that named after it. I got the best picture that I could from the road. The statur is called Big Buttter Jesus because over time the white paint has turned yellowish. Also in front of Him there is a long shallow pool so he allso has the nicknames: drowning Jesus and Touchdown Jesus, "I can't believe it's not Jesus."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gq01UYiMyHg

So If I remember correctly that was south of Cincinnati. It was pretty right between the two boards there are these small rolling hills and when you get up over the last one, Cincinnati comes into view. It was actually ver pretty!

Well when we finally got to Wright-Patterson AFB we checked into the Fisher house and got settled in. The ladies that work there are so super sweet! I couldn"t have asked for more caring accomodating people. Especially after the mix up we had when they scheduled me with the wrong person who would be in until the next day. Geez. It at least gave us time to get to know the area and check out the mall. I got this huge porterhouse steak at Logan's but had to leave early cuz of my head. Sigh.... Well I finally got to see my real doctor and I'm back at square run! Sigh again. Anyway we snuck in some pretty pictures on post.... hehe I'll be posting another random pic here soon!

Love always!!

Some Halloween pictures that never posted.

I knowI am super late on posting the Halloween posting !

So here is one picture of our pumpkin after it was lit.

And a pumpkin before. We again layed low plaing games, watching scary movies and waiting for the trick-or-treaters.

See What what happens when you've had too much to drink?

Randomness

I've become quite the little shutter-bug since Steve bought me my new camera and take pictures of everything. So I decided from time to time that I would post some random pictures. This week is a familiar sight around my house and anyone who knows Steve and I will agree with this. Yes this is legal BTW for anyone worried...

Little Buddies

I know I've posted many times how close Steve and Oreo are. But since we've been back from Ohio he's even been snugling up to me! Guess he wasn't a fan of that much alone time. So I thought I'd snap a few in pictures. Who knows how long this sweetness will last! Haha

Oreo Watching Steve Doing his coin collecting.

Oreo taking a brief nap... again.. shocking!

Ever wonder if cats really love us or if they just like a warm roof over their heads? After all the sweetness I thought I'd hurry and capture those moments while they last!

Truth Tag ~ Passing it on!

Here is a tag I stole from Jennie's blog!

1. What was the last thing you put in your mouth? Hmmm... My night-time meds. Fun huh.

2. Where was your profile picture taken? At Blanchfield Army Community Hospital here at Fort Campbell. Had to enjoy the fresh snow.

3. Can you play Guitar Hero? No.. But Steve and I are contemplating getting one.

4. Name someone who made you laugh today? Steve. He's a goober.

5. How late did you stay up last night and why? Not too late. Maybe 10 or 11. Getting old.

6. If you could move somewhere else, would you? Back to Arizona would be my dream. Although seeing the rest of the country has been nice I miss home...

7. Ever been kissed under fireworks? hehe... yes.

8. Which of your friends lives closest to you? Most of my good good friends are in AZ

9. Do you believe ex's can be friends? Yes one of my long time friends is an ex

10. How do you feel about Dr Pepper? I agree with Jennie. Heaven. Steve and I go through a case every few days.

11. When was the last time you cried really hard? Really really hard? Man... I have been crying alot lately... this hole headache-seizure-brain-surgery-we-never-know-if we-will-or-won't-do-it issue has been crazy.

12. Who took your profile picture? One of my co-workers

13. Who was the last person you took a picture of? Steve and Oreo. Before that? "Big-butter Jesus!" To be explained...

14. Was yesterday better than today? Hmmm that was a long time ago. Today was ok... I'd say so.

15. Can you live a day without TV? Yeah, but it's so habitual it would be interesting.

16. Are you upset about anything? I'd rather be home than here right now.. kinda upset about not being able about taking leave for halloween.

17. Do you think relationships are ever really worth it? Always! I love love my hubby! despite any minor bumps along the way.

18. Are you a bad influence? Me? I am an Angel.

19. Night out or night in? Depends on the mood. Sometimes curling up on the couch with my honey and a good movie is perfect.

20. What items could you not go without during the day? My phone... chocolate..coffee

21. Who was the last person you visited in the hospital? Um... I visit my own patients alot... Or I get visited.. Kinda weird.

22. What does the last text message in your inbox say? One from my mom tell me what Halloween things she bought for me. Super cute.

23. How do you feel about your life right now? Pretty good... Wished health was better but have good frends family and an amazing husb
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24. Do you hate anyone? Hating someone only poisons your soul

25. If we were to look in your facebook inbox, what would we find? Probably junk mail

26. Say you were given a drug test right now, would you pass? Hey it's all prescribed

27. Has anyone ever called you perfect before? He said I was perfect for him

28. What song is stuck in your head? "Let me clear my throat" from the beginning of Hancock

29. Someone knocks on your window at 2:00 a.m., who do you want it to be? Someone with a damb good excuse or a deathwish. Haha

30.Wanna have grandkids before you’re 50? Maybe. Bout to start having kids

31. Name something you have to do tomorrow? PT at 5 Get a dressing chang work 7am - 7pm go home and snuggle with Steve then off to bed!

32. Do you think too much or too little? I always over think things and can never make a decision on my own.

33. Do you smile a lot? Way to much. I smile at strangers hoping it will pass on in their day.

More Elmo

So that first Elmo video was so cute I wanted to find another. I found two really cute ones!!!






And here is the other!

So close... yet..

I'm beginning to sound like a broken record and by no means does it put a smile on my face. No sooner had I informed my family and finalized preparations AGAIN for my surgery did I get the dreaded call. It was at the end of a long hard day at the ER and often I'm in areas where I don't get reception. I was walking to my car around 1900 ( 7 pm for you civilians ) when all the sudden I got notification of a voicemail. Honestly my stomach dropped into my toes... my presurgery was the next day and somehow I just knew that it was that call. All it said was to call... nothing more and that the office would be closing at 1700 and opening at 0730 the next day. Nice.

So I call the next morning... after having no sleep mind you even with sleep meds. And it's my worst fear. Some Doc whom I've never met has decided that need ANOTHER opinion, but it was not certain as to when that would happen. Instead of wallowing (that comes later) I throwing on a uniform and run down to the hospital determined to yell. I made a pit stop with my doc and change plans and go to the ER to talk to our OIC ( Officer in Charge; head Doc) and also our department director who was there as well to explain the wall I was hitting. I refused to be on meds the rest of my but yet it felt like the Army knew of only one way to treat; symptomatically. Basically I needed an advocate with power. So he took my info and sent me home and said it would be handled that day. No more that a few hours later did I get a call informing me of an appointment at Wright-Patterson AFB in Ohio with Neurosurgery there.

It just sucks it had to go to those lengths. On the day I was told my surgery was canceled I was told I could write an appeal letter to the disapproving authority but I knew it would get denied. This person has know idea about my quality of life, about my daily headaches, the severe limit in activities or the strain on my family. If anyone should decide it should be left to my physician. But that takes logic and well lets face it... Army. All but our OIC. I am very thankful for that man. He helped me so that Steve can go with me to my Appointment too. Especially since I have to drive. Yikes! Doc wants to give me something to help my neck muscles relax in the car and driving would be a bad idea.

Well I'm done rambling. Just thought I'd give a quick update!

More cute stuff!

My Stick Family from WiddlyTinks.com

Thought this was cute. I made sure to put Oreo next to Steve.. many of you are familiar with his and my shall I say... disagreements? So on this side of the world I got promoted and my surgery finally got rescheduled. Steve's orders are on hold for my 8-10 weeks of recovery so that he can take care of me. Bout time is all I can say and I am ready to get this over and done with. I just hate that it came so close to Ivy's birthday. It kills me when I can't go home for that but I'm be on con leave for 30 days or more so I will try to fly home for Halloween or just a visit if my Dr. lets me. Well it's this old lady's bed time! Smooches!

The cutest thing ever!

So Steve and I were bored and searching around the internet and came across the cutest thing!!We originally were looking for just the song after having watched Step-Brothers (still my most highly recommended favorite!). We found the Sarah Brightman version which is beautiful but this one is completely adorable.

Keeping Busy!

So update on life... looks like Steve and I have to wait 3 more months before we get to go to AZ. There is some logistical-type stuff that Steve needs before we get there and it can take up to 3 months to get it done. I was going to wait to change my name officially to Clark (my new last name) till we got to AZ so as to not confuse our PCS paperwork but looks like I will go ahead and take care of it now. So it'll be Mrs. Clark soon.
Well work is keeping me busy. I am learning more everyday and doing a lot of cool stuff. This picture is a wound that I was taking care of for a lady. She wanted me to take a picture and send it to her because her husband was overseas... It started as a pretty gnarly wound but it's on the mend.
So other than that nothing much has been going on. I just work, eat and sleep! I feel old.. haha. Catch ya later!