Rough day around here....
It has been a rough day.
Shane is having a bad brain day. Those suck.
I love the snow, but I don't like driving in it. And I don't like almost being late and talking to cranky receptionists.
And I'm still in the process of working out the Worker's Comp wrist thing. They want to close my claim, but I don't want to. I don't want to because it doesn't feel like it is fixed. Two weeks ago I had another 3 day work weekend and it flared up again, like it did in August. Physio hasn't seemed to help.
So, I'm going to see a sports medicine doctor, which I offered to a month or two ago. It is pretty much my only step left. I hope they can tell me if it is all muscle/tendon/ligament issues or if there is a ganglion involved.
My worst case scenario is if it just doesn't get better and they can't tell me much of anything. One possibility is if it is a ganglion, exacerbated with my type of work, that it could require surgery. That would kinda suck because it means a 2 week recovery where I am off work and can't use my wrist. And surgery in general would suck and makes me a little nervous. On the other hand, if a day surgery and a 2 week recovery would fix the problem once and for all, I'm into that.
So, overall, I should just get healed and then I don't have to worry about all the possibilities. I'll take whatever means the pain never comes around these wrists again!
Sunday, November 26, 2006
Praise report....
Shane and I switched benefit providers this last September, since his benefits from the University ran out in August, meaning that we had to go with St.Boniface's benefit program.
We haven't thought much of the change in the last few months (other than I am disappointed that I don't get anymore free massages=( ).
The other week, we went in to the pharmacy to get Shane's prescription filled. He is on a specific medication to prevent further seizures. So, naturally, it is an important prescription to fill....we can't really just not fill it.
Our lovely pharmacist, Darren, whom we cheerily wave at and chat with when we go to Sobey's had to let us know that our new benefit provider wasn't covering this specific prescription. This increased the stress load for the last two weeks when we thought of the pills, as they are super expensive! We prayed that the Lord would give us favor with Blue Cross and that they would change their minds and cover these drugs.
So, in the last week, we've put off filling the prescription. Shane was down to 2 pills and had cut his dose in the last few days in order to make the pills last longer. We know that our neurologist would cringe if he knew this...but what are you going to do?
This specific prescription is around $140 for 30 days worth of pills. Up to now, we've been paying only 20%, which still adds up over the year, but not nearly as bad as paying the full 100%! We knew that there is just no way we would be able to cover an additional $100+ every month.
This week we got the call from Darren. Blue Cross has decided to cover 80% of this prescription now!!!! Yippeee!!! We were feeling pretty desperate and not knowing what to do if we had to cover it ourselves!
Thank-you Lord for providing for us! This time He used Blue Cross, who knows what He'll use next time! Cheers to answers to prayers and praise reports!
Shane and I switched benefit providers this last September, since his benefits from the University ran out in August, meaning that we had to go with St.Boniface's benefit program.
We haven't thought much of the change in the last few months (other than I am disappointed that I don't get anymore free massages=( ).
The other week, we went in to the pharmacy to get Shane's prescription filled. He is on a specific medication to prevent further seizures. So, naturally, it is an important prescription to fill....we can't really just not fill it.
Our lovely pharmacist, Darren, whom we cheerily wave at and chat with when we go to Sobey's had to let us know that our new benefit provider wasn't covering this specific prescription. This increased the stress load for the last two weeks when we thought of the pills, as they are super expensive! We prayed that the Lord would give us favor with Blue Cross and that they would change their minds and cover these drugs.
So, in the last week, we've put off filling the prescription. Shane was down to 2 pills and had cut his dose in the last few days in order to make the pills last longer. We know that our neurologist would cringe if he knew this...but what are you going to do?
This specific prescription is around $140 for 30 days worth of pills. Up to now, we've been paying only 20%, which still adds up over the year, but not nearly as bad as paying the full 100%! We knew that there is just no way we would be able to cover an additional $100+ every month.
This week we got the call from Darren. Blue Cross has decided to cover 80% of this prescription now!!!! Yippeee!!! We were feeling pretty desperate and not knowing what to do if we had to cover it ourselves!
Thank-you Lord for providing for us! This time He used Blue Cross, who knows what He'll use next time! Cheers to answers to prayers and praise reports!
Friday, November 17, 2006
It sure has been a while.....
...since I delivered a baby! Which I did tonight!
It has been a full work day both today and yesterday. I had 4 deliveries on my two shifts combined, the last one this evening being delivered by moi!
I think the last time I did a delivery was about a year ago, when I was a fresh new grad nurse. Since then I delivered a head, and then let the doc do the rest when she arrived.
So my running total is 3 complete deliveries and a half (a head)! I have a pretty good record of getting the doctor there in time! I always try my best to, because I like someone else being ultimately responsible!
It had its scary moments tonight, but was quite a rush all at the same time! How I enjoy that pumping adrenalin!
I sure am looking forward to crashing in my bed! Adios!
...since I delivered a baby! Which I did tonight!
It has been a full work day both today and yesterday. I had 4 deliveries on my two shifts combined, the last one this evening being delivered by moi!
I think the last time I did a delivery was about a year ago, when I was a fresh new grad nurse. Since then I delivered a head, and then let the doc do the rest when she arrived.
So my running total is 3 complete deliveries and a half (a head)! I have a pretty good record of getting the doctor there in time! I always try my best to, because I like someone else being ultimately responsible!
It had its scary moments tonight, but was quite a rush all at the same time! How I enjoy that pumping adrenalin!
I sure am looking forward to crashing in my bed! Adios!
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY, CADEN!!!!!
Today is my little foster brother's third birthday. It is amazing that he has been a part of our family for almost 3 years already! My mom picked him up from the hospital almost 3 years ago!
We are enjoying him more and more as he grows up. He is such a cute kid! I love that he is becoming so excitable and verbal! It makes playing with him so much more fun!
So, I've been excited about today! Shane and I are surprising Caden by picking him up early from daycare. We are going for a snack, just the 3 of us, at McDonald's! Then we are heading back to mom's for a big birthday party! Steph, Shane and I all went in on a gift and think he's going to love the Bob the Builder tools and Percy from the Thomas the Train set. I can't wait to see his reaction!
So, off we go! Should be a very fun day!
Today is my little foster brother's third birthday. It is amazing that he has been a part of our family for almost 3 years already! My mom picked him up from the hospital almost 3 years ago!
We are enjoying him more and more as he grows up. He is such a cute kid! I love that he is becoming so excitable and verbal! It makes playing with him so much more fun!
So, I've been excited about today! Shane and I are surprising Caden by picking him up early from daycare. We are going for a snack, just the 3 of us, at McDonald's! Then we are heading back to mom's for a big birthday party! Steph, Shane and I all went in on a gift and think he's going to love the Bob the Builder tools and Percy from the Thomas the Train set. I can't wait to see his reaction!
So, off we go! Should be a very fun day!
Saturday, November 11, 2006
Friday, November 10, 2006
Back to the working world....
How I love my stretches of 6 off!
Shane and I had a really nice afternoon/evening with friends of ours yesterday. We drove out to their house and spent the day talking, eating and playing games together. I must say the girls whooped the boys at Cranium! And boy were those good ribs...=)
It is so refreshing to get out and see good, old friends. With the busyness of life and the intense focus of our lives with Sanctuary, sometimes that portion of life is put on the back burner a little. There are so many more needs and requests that I realize I can be praying for when we get together with all of our different friends.
And I realize how incredibly blessed I am. Blessed to have a heart that is fascinated by what I'm learning about my Jesus. Blessed that I'm being challenged in my spiritual life. Blessed that I have a fabulous community surrounding me and cheering me on! Blessed, blessed, blessed!
I love you guys!
How I love my stretches of 6 off!
Shane and I had a really nice afternoon/evening with friends of ours yesterday. We drove out to their house and spent the day talking, eating and playing games together. I must say the girls whooped the boys at Cranium! And boy were those good ribs...=)
It is so refreshing to get out and see good, old friends. With the busyness of life and the intense focus of our lives with Sanctuary, sometimes that portion of life is put on the back burner a little. There are so many more needs and requests that I realize I can be praying for when we get together with all of our different friends.
And I realize how incredibly blessed I am. Blessed to have a heart that is fascinated by what I'm learning about my Jesus. Blessed that I'm being challenged in my spiritual life. Blessed that I have a fabulous community surrounding me and cheering me on! Blessed, blessed, blessed!
I love you guys!
Monday, November 06, 2006
Ahhhh....I love my life!
How blessed am I?
A beautiful walk in the snow with my husband.
A wonderful massage from my husband (that definitely speaks love to me!).
To finish the evening off with the combination of:
A warm bath (for about 75 minutes!)
A cup of eggnog (NOT the light stuff either!)
The carols of Michael Buble's Christmas songs
A candle burning and.....
A good End Times book!
Boy do I feel like a pampered woman!
Ahhh....must I say it again! I love my life!
How blessed am I?
A beautiful walk in the snow with my husband.
A wonderful massage from my husband (that definitely speaks love to me!).
To finish the evening off with the combination of:
A warm bath (for about 75 minutes!)
A cup of eggnog (NOT the light stuff either!)
The carols of Michael Buble's Christmas songs
A candle burning and.....
A good End Times book!
Boy do I feel like a pampered woman!
Ahhh....must I say it again! I love my life!
Sunday, November 05, 2006
Ahhhhh.....sleep......
I sure am tired these last few nights....probably has something to do with coming off nights on friday morning.
Another good day of prayer and worship. Ahhh...that feels good too! And God did speak and the time together was actually pretty great, though no angelic visitation or audible voice of the Lord. Shucks. Oh well, maybe at tomorrow's set!
Good night!
I sure am tired these last few nights....probably has something to do with coming off nights on friday morning.
Another good day of prayer and worship. Ahhh...that feels good too! And God did speak and the time together was actually pretty great, though no angelic visitation or audible voice of the Lord. Shucks. Oh well, maybe at tomorrow's set!
Good night!
4 more days to go!
Sanctuary is presently on a corporate 10 day fast. And there are 4 more days to go!
Fasting is a pretty bizarre thing really. Your cravings hate it, but somehow it feels good at the same time. I think it must be my heart and spirit that thrive when my physical body is fasting. It seems to get easier with more practice! There is definite grace upon a life of fasting. I can feel it.
I pray that God would give us a kiss of revelation as we meet together today. I pray that we would encounter the Living God, for nothing is impossible with God! I'm excited for what He may give us tonight! Jesus, please break in today and give us what you have in store for us! We want more than we presently have!
Sanctuary is presently on a corporate 10 day fast. And there are 4 more days to go!
Fasting is a pretty bizarre thing really. Your cravings hate it, but somehow it feels good at the same time. I think it must be my heart and spirit that thrive when my physical body is fasting. It seems to get easier with more practice! There is definite grace upon a life of fasting. I can feel it.
I pray that God would give us a kiss of revelation as we meet together today. I pray that we would encounter the Living God, for nothing is impossible with God! I'm excited for what He may give us tonight! Jesus, please break in today and give us what you have in store for us! We want more than we presently have!
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
Smiles and frowns in our place......
Smiles, yes, as I have a very happy husband who now has a beautiful Mac that he has been eagerly awaiting! I must say she is a beauty! I think it will be nice to use! And it has been fun to watch Shane, as he has been like a child on Christmas morning!
Frowns for me, because I'm back to work for 2 nights and it seems as though I'm dragging my butt to work again this week. I need a happy heart. I'm just so content to not work right now that I find it tough going in the last 2 weeks. I sure hope this passes!
In general, Sanctuary is in the midst of a corporate 10 day fast. I'm excited for what will happen this week and beyond, as a result of our fasting and prayers! Reveal your secrets to us Lord and open our eyes and ears to hear from You!
Smiles, yes, as I have a very happy husband who now has a beautiful Mac that he has been eagerly awaiting! I must say she is a beauty! I think it will be nice to use! And it has been fun to watch Shane, as he has been like a child on Christmas morning!
Frowns for me, because I'm back to work for 2 nights and it seems as though I'm dragging my butt to work again this week. I need a happy heart. I'm just so content to not work right now that I find it tough going in the last 2 weeks. I sure hope this passes!
In general, Sanctuary is in the midst of a corporate 10 day fast. I'm excited for what will happen this week and beyond, as a result of our fasting and prayers! Reveal your secrets to us Lord and open our eyes and ears to hear from You!
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