Friday, 30 October 2009

• Slim update ~ my day

  Update for October 29
  
  so slim still hasn't received his liver transplant. but it will happen soon as of now he is on top of the list for his blood type. like i said earlier according to his doctors it should happen soon.
  
  unfortunately he has been receiving a lot of blood transfusions as of late. slim's clouting factor has been very low and he has been oozing blood from all over. because of this he has been receiving multiple plasma and platelet transfusions over the past days. But it really goes to show that the simple act of donating you blood can really help someone so much. I know i would certainly give mine if the red cross let me, the do not allow people to donate if they have contact with people who have blood born illnesses. It means so much to slim and the cooper family and everyone who receives transfusions that there people who generously donate blood all the time. but all in all he will be getting his transplant soon it just a matter of time now. and thanks again for all your guy's help and support. Thanks so much everybody.
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  Through my window: It’s raining again. Hopefully today is the last day for the next week. Regardless of the weather, I need to clean my windows today. I only wish I had new curtains for the family room. I hate the blinds we have in there. They are the cheap ones.. and after a year, they are pretty ate up.

  Through my door: I don’t plan on going anywhere today. I should go weigh in, but will put it off until tomorrow.. in hopes that I won’t have to go in the rain. It’s so cold and damp out there..

  Hearing: Only the hum of the computer and my fingers on the keyboard. Everyone is still asleep. I need a full day of this. =)

  What's Cooking: We are out of meat until I can get to the grocery store. I hope to grab a bite out tonight on a gift card we have. The bigger boys usually spend Friday night with their cousin and her friends, so it’s just the three of us again tonight. =)

  Hearth and Home: My home smells of Tangerine Tango.. and all the guys love it. That’s a first. Usually one of them has a complaint about any scent I have “brewing”. They do love the cookie smells, so I think I will give that one a try when I get another warmer. Actually I want 3 more.. so I can use them in different rooms. =) Thanks Robbie for the Scentsy! I will be placing an order for more soon! I’m addicted!

  Wearing: T shirt and shorts. I’m not ready to go to sweats, because none of them fit me anymore since I’ve lost weight. I guess that’s another thing to add to my wish list.. clothes that actually fit!

  Healthy Living: That’s been my focus for the past few weeks, and it’s working beautifully. Who would have thought that I would be craving something other than junk foods! I don’t even enjoy a fast food burger anymore! WOOHOO!! =) A black bean burrito on a wheat tortilla with freshly made Pico is my new favorite friend. Add to that a spinach salad with a simple Dijon vinaigrette.. and I’m loving it!
  
  Creative Corner: I have begun painting again. Last night, as Jeff walked by one of my unfinished pieces, he said it looked like it was store bought. That was a great compliment to me. I always worry that my work looks like I painted it. =S I still have more touch ups to do, but have put it off because I’ve ran out of things to paint for Sam. He’s really enjoying this, and with all the rain.. I can’t get to our shed (where my bisque is stored) and the shed has standing water in it now. =(

  Reading: Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Daniel from the Word (all Bible studies I’m doing), How to Raise the Perfect Dog, The Last Jihad, and Fascinating Womanhood.

  From the Learning Room: We are a bit behind with school due to Sam being under the weather, and then me being under the weather. I’m not going to stress about it. We take a few weeks off during December, so I figure I will use a few of those days, if need be, to catch up.

  On My Mind: Finances. We have more financial obligations this week than we have money to cover, and the money I borrowed from my son left him in a bind when he had to have his car towed home. I need to replace the money he is out due to overdraft charges.. but we are broke too.. until like, JANUARY!!

  Gratefulness: A home. Our health. Each other. Love. =)

  Praying: For Slim’s continued recovery. For each of my friends and their struggles. For my Mom’s health and recent tests, x-rays, reports to be good. For more sales for Jeff. For an at home job that would bring in a little money for me.

  Planning: A fun filled Saturday for Sam that doesn’t include the usual Halloween fare. We never have been a family that celebrated Halloween, and we want to keep it that way. I admit, it was easier when the boys were younger and had each other, but doing it with an “only” child is a lot harder. We will go to a party at Lifeway Bookstore Saturday morning, then to the movies in the evening.. and grabbing a bite to eat at Mc Donald’s on Sam’s Arch card. I’m sure he will have a great time.

  Simple Pleasures: A cup of Strawberry tea in my purple tea cup, Cucumber Melon lotion, and my ‘Ms. Christie’ blanket. =)

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