Last year on this date, Lynn was in the intensive care unit of the VCU Health System/Medical College of Virginia Hospitals (MCV). By today’s date, he had been in the hospital since November 6 and would remain in the hospital for another two weeks. During that time, I stayed with him 24 hours a day. […]
Finally after two long weeks of going back and forth and back and forth with the loan agent, we got approved for the full van loan. As the person who sold us the van said, “I’ve bought houses in less time than it’s taking to get this loan approved!” If the seller and I had
Would you believe I still haven’t settled the loan for our van? I know God will provide, and this van will be ours, but it has been so very frustrating dealing with the loan company this week. Here’s the issue:The seller asks about $7000 more than the blue book value for a 2005 Uplander.
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I have often mentioned in my posts that God takes care of us and that our church is an ongoing support group for us. I want to share with you how I know prayers are answered. If you follow my blog, you know that several weeks ago, I wrote a blog about how much I
Over the past week, my concern has grown. I walk into the room and see him sitting there. His eyes are shaded in pain–not severe pain–more of an aching discomfort due to the broken skin on his coccyx. We’ve tried several patches to protect the area, but one slid and broke the skin. Then it
I received my annual performance review today. I had mentally prepared myself for getting a rating less than I usually get and was even afraid it might be significantly less, but I was pleased, disappointed, sad, and concerned. Not to brag, but I’m very good at my job. Several years ago, I was nominated for
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We made arrangements for our home health nurse to give Lynn the flu shot today. I expect he will feel pretty rough tomorrow and maybe Sunday, too, because anytime he gets a vaccine, a change in medications, or has to adjust to just about anything different, it knocks the wind out of him. I used
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This week has had several disappointments. On Thursday and Friday, I was scheduled to take a course in Critical Incident Stress Management for my job. I was really looking forward to it, not only for the new information and skills but also for the opportunity to be back with coworkers and others for the day.
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On October 11, 1997, Lynn and I got married. As I stood at the entrance to the sanctuary with my ten-year-old escort (my son), my soon-to-be husband was playing his guitar and singing me a song that he had written just for our wedding. The theme of the song was, “You’re my Best
I have had a terrible day, and it’s all due to having to get a new modem for my computer. I truly believe computers can be your best friend or your worst nightmare and since about Wednesday, I’ve been frustrated with them up to my eyeballs. First, on Tuesday, I lost the internet. I HAVE
Actually, it’s my side. I tried a patient lift, but it didn’t work with Lynn’s wheelchair. I know the one that I would like to get–it’s a modified version of what we used in the hospital–but it’s over $3000 because it’s not provided by our insurance company. So I lift Lynn myself. He now
As I mentioned in the page called “Lynn’s story,” he soon became unable to work in his chosen profession as a carpenter after he was diagnosed with MS. He was in his 40s at the time and wanted very much to continue to work. However, his physical limitations and fatigue made working in a physically
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