NKOTB!!

HA HA HA! I had to post this- it's been comin' for some time now! I love that all the rock star bands that we listened to growing up in the 80's are making a come back and now it's NKOTB! I will fairly admit that I was obsessed with NKOTB. Just ask my family they'll tell ya! I had most of the merchandise (still have it buried in a box some where! don't laugh!) and the music. I went to three of the concerts! Yes, count them THREE! So this afternoon, being home and trying to figure out what to do with myself and my rash,(see post below) I was flipping channels and VH1 has been showing their documentary about their comeback and playing there new stuff. I am amazed they still sound the same! However I have outgrown their style of music fortunately! But I am pleased they are making a comeback. I was crazy back then! But it sure was a lot of fun and it brought back some crazy memories. Oh the joys of being a teenager! NO THANK YOU!

Quarantined Day 2!

***Warning crazy Picture**

It's not really gross just shocking.
This is crazy!! It's worse this morning. If that was possible - last night I was thinking it will just go away. No. It's still bad. I feel like I have some horrible disease. I've googled every rash on the internet and it doesn't give a name. I called the DR back this morning, apparently he did not have a diagnosis for it either. He's just calling it a viral infection of some sort! That may be all it is, I hope the meds work. The worst part is missing work. I've already been trying to make up for my heart stuff and now this. I missed yesterday and now I'll miss today. I am usually off and wed and wanted to go back to work tomorrow. I was quite determined to go back today. Robyn called and told me not to come in if I was that spotty. I can't get our dear friend sick. She has cancer and is in chemo. She' s still going to work when she can too. I think she's dealing with something a WHOLE lot worse than I am. Things could be worse. My heart and prayers have been with our dear friend she we learned her cancer was back. Which was shortly after my heart attack or about the same time.
I keep thinking I am NOT sick. I don't even feel sick. I don't have a fever. I 've checked every morning to make sure. The bumps are raised but no white heads or anything on them. Some are bigger than others and some are more red then others. I have no other symptoms other than feeling crappy over the weekend. so if anyone has ANY suggestions please let me know!!

Right now I'm trying really hard not to be discouraged. Yesterday I took a three hour nap, I mentioned that we had stayed home from church and we're both feeling on the down side. Well this morning I woke up with little red spots all over my body. They don't itch but I am covered in them. From my toes to my chin to my neck to my ankles. Not sure what to make of it, even after getting back from the DR today. The DR says it's a viral infection. It's not the measles which is exactly what it looks like. The reason he didn't think that it was the measles is it was such a large amount in such a short amount of time and they didn't appear to have 'heads' on them. I just have to
be careful not scratch them and that they don't open. I have been quarantined from work until I'm on the meds for 24hrs. Here's to good health!

It was pretty much a wind down weekend. Not a whole lot going on. We need some serious relaxation and vacation time, but I don't know when that's going to happen. I know I keep saying 'relax, relax, relax' maybe if I think about it hard enough it will slow down. The funeral kinda started it all up again. At least there's never a dull moment!

The weather is changing. I THINK we are almost done with the 100* temp's. It is now tolerable. We will be spending a lot more time outside, especially at night. Maggie loves to go out and play. I can tell on the days when we don't get out with her she misbehaves or gets bored and follows us like a shadow. She still barks in the morning if we leave her out too long. We're trying to break that habit so it's not pesky for the neighbors. If I leave the the laundry room door adjar just enough so she can push it open she doesn't bark. I don't want to make a habit of that either.

Last week it was hard to spend time with her because we were gone and then Carl went to Prescott so this weekend he was able to spend a little more time with her. She's also started shedding her summer coat. But she's made amazing changes since we've had her. She's been fun but very different for us! She's been really good too for the most part.

On a side note- I had learned when we were in SLC, that my littlest (she's not so little next me) my sister Kait was to be engaged.He officially proposed to her this evening! I met her fiancee' to be while we were there. They were also in SLC, picking up her car. They stayed and extra day so they could spend time with Carl and I. He is a very NICE guy and very easy going. He seems to fit in well with the family and everyone has taken a great liking to him. I think he's a good match for Kait. I wish them well and I am really excited to be hearing of wedding plans! CONGRATULATIONS Kait and Zelwig.

We got back in town late last night. It was a nice funeral. Farmor planned her own funeral very well. Even down to every last detail. Carl and the rest of his cousins (the grandsons) were the pall bearers so I am glad he was able to go.

It was nice to be able to see most of my family on Saturday and Sunday and then we spent the other three days with Carls family and the funeral plans. We had the viewing on Monday night. It was actually one of the more uplifting viewings that I have been too. But the funeral on Tuesday was much more somber. It was expected for her to pass, but most were suprised that she passed so soon. But she has been ready for some time. She had been making her own plans including writing her own obituary in English and not Swedish!

It was very good to see everyone and some family we haven't seen for a few years! It's always nice to come home too!

Everything happens all at once. Things really do come i three's only this year it's been in 10's! LOL! At least that's how we feel. We learned Wed afternoon that Farmor (carls grandma) has passed. It was a good thing. We think. I mentioned a week or so ago that she had been going from bad to worse. It was worse than thought. But she's is with FarFar now and that will be a joyous occasion I'm sure!She has wanted it for some time now. I think the falling and breaking her arm did her in.

The funeral will be Tues. There was some confusion at first but now we have a date. Long story short (it's been an insane 24hrs!) we are flying to SLC on Sat and flying back Tue night. Carl has to be in Prescott with the court on Wed. We were originally going to drive up with the cousins. But much to my parents protest (they didn't want us to drive!) and after much dilebration they are fly flying us up. As Carl told his boss he thought he could drive up and drive back and then drive to Prescott. His boss told him he's not young and stupid anymore! LOL! I told him we're not having two funerals! It's a twelve hour drive there. We'd have the funeral, turn around and drive home and then he'd be with the court for two days after that.

Here's the best part- as I was on the phone with my mom discussing our options. (I DID NOT want them to pay for it. I was not going to go if that was the case) she found tickets for $400 a piece! I told her NO WAY! Suddenly the price dropped to $179 RT for each person. (and yes I did get the confirmation in my email) She booked in a heart beat! It was right through Delta's website!! I was still a little restitant and not sure about missing more work and still not knowing how to pull it off, she did it!

So to all the family out there - WE'LL SEE YOU SATURDAY!!

HURRAY!

I got to talk to the dr or should I say his assistant today. He's taking me off the nitro and I only have to take one pill a day!! The nitro was also affecting my blood pressure. Which we guessed would happen. So this will hopefully help me get my energy back and I can start feeling like my old self again!! And maybe I can sleep through the night!

all weekend!

It has been a fun weekend. Finally a chance to relax and de-stress. We had a pleasant suprise on Friday. One of Carls bosses has season tickets to ASU football. She couldn't go so she asked the office who wanted them. Carl was first come so he was first to get them! She had four tickets. So we took Carls dad and cousin Julie. It was a lot of fun. Even though they lost at the very end. They were ahead 20-10 at the 4th quarter so we decided to go ahead and get an early start out. UNLV scored right at the very end of the 4th quarter. We were listening to it on the radio on the way home and were stunned! We shouldn't have left early! They were winning while we were there! Although it was a very sloppy game! I didn't take my camera I just had my cell phone so this is the best picture I got. But the seat were right on the 50 yd line!
It was a little nostalgic for Carl and I. We've both been there many times growing up (not together) for Moutain View High School playoff games. I've been to a few ASU games with some friends, when I was in Jr. High. The stadium seemed SO much bigger then! We've decided might need to go more often.

On a side note - 14yrs ago today Carl and I met in the MTC! It's hard to believe it's been 14yrs! I would post a picture but they are all in a book! I dont have any on Cd! That will be one of my projects one of these days! We've been married for 11 of those years!

YEAH!!

Finally after four days of headaches, today I finally got some relief. Knock on wood. The Nitro stuff is TERRIBLE. I was really sick most of the weekend. I still don't know how I got through work on Saturday. They are almost migrane status without the throwing up part. Although I thought that would make me feel better. I came home and went to bed. The cousins came over to watch the BYU game - which they won, by the way- by a point. But I didn't get to watch ANY of it! Bummer! But GO COUGARS!
I started taking 1/4 of tablet two times a day instead of half a tablet. Like the Dr suggested if the headaches persisted. I decided to take it at night so I could function during the day. But the headaches would keep me up so it was a toss up. But I think now I'm adjusting to it. The dr was pretty level headed about it, I wasn't happy about taking it AT ALL. But it's like he and Carl said either the pill or I keep having the spasms! If you would have asked me that on Saturday I would have said I'll take the spasms!

I am finding out that this is somewhat common with someone who already has a heart condition such as mine. The spasms can occur between the hours of midnight and 8am. It's a certain type. It's mostly controlled by the medication. The Calcium blocker and the nitro.

In other news - I know I'm sick of my health stuff!
I ran into another dear old friend. I haven't seen in almost 15-16 yrs. When I was in Jr High down here, I took Special Ed classes for a few years to help me through some hard stuff. I only did it for a year or so. But I stayed good friends with my teacher - Mrs. Bethel. While she was teaching me and thereafter I would babysit her kids! She told me today her daughter Erin is married and has three kids and Mathew is married and has a kid of his own. Now if that didn't make me feel old! And she is now retired!! I was tickeled to see her. I was actually getting ready to check her out and instantly she recognized me! It was a fun little reunion!

Oh I am also thrilled with the Packers and the Jets win! Brett Favre didn't do too bad in a green and white!

So at 4:00am this I woke up out of a sound sleep. I was sleeping quite well actually. time to get . I had this sharp pain in my left shoulder. It hurt to breath. I thought 'oh dear - not again' I told myself it will go away. I was really tired so I tried to lay back down and go to sleep. It hurt more to lay down. Finally after about 10 mins or so, I woke up Carl and had him get me a nitro-patch. It HURT but not as bad as the last time. It just felt like someone punched me when I took a breathe. I started feeling better with the patch on and took it off after I got up. Carl decided he would take me to work - so I didn't have to take the bus. I was feeling better, and promised to call the Dr.

Long story short - the Dr wanted me to come in this afternoon. That had me a little bit scared again because I didn't want to go through it all over again. I was feeling better but a little tight and a little sore in my chest. The nitro makes me a little shakey and gives me a NASTY headache. It makes me feel kinda funny. The Dr said these spams are normal after a heart attack, he said sometimes they can go on for 6months but then go away. So now I get to take a nitro pill every day. We're starting with only half of one, so my headaches won't be so severe and my blood pressure won't bottom out. We think it's been dropping at night.

The part that drives me nuts is it happens when I'm the most relaxed. Like when I'm sleeping or getting up. I still have an appt in Nov. I guess I'll have to have them more often now. I feel better just tired a lot. I'm frustrated but trying to just underestand it too.

Otherwise life is good and has been pretty calm. I have my picks ready for fantasy football. We were fortunate to get enough players this year. A few of them football players themselves so it should be fun!! Oh and BYU has it's kickoff tomorrow! GO COUGARS!!

Never Say Never...

I have always been one to watch the political spectrum, I am conservative. Carl says I am more conservative than he is, but I'm not sure. I was very upset (I posted about it a while back) about how disappointed I was went Mitt Romney dropped out 'too early'. I didn't think I could vote for Sen. McCain. Even if he was from my home state. He was a little different on views for me - mostly immigration and the war in Iraq. I have since been convinced that he and Gov. Palin are the best choice for the Presidency. I have signed up to volunteer for the Republican Party.

I was also very impressed with Gov. Palin. I have watched the media demoralize her and criticize her and her family and her standing on her issues. I too was not sure she was the best option for McCain or a winning ticket for McCain. After the convention I have since decided they both will do just fine. I was impressed with the way she handled the press and what she had to say about it. I love that she understand the "American" family. I was inspired by her words and her strong stance.

Carl says I have become passionate about this election. I can remember watching the Bush, Clinton campaign with my dad. My dad didn't think Bush would win. I remember watching Reagan being sworn is a President. There are a few political milestones in time that I can remember vividly I am sure this one will be no different.

We learned this afternoon that our dear friend Sue lost her brother to a heart attack. We had such a good weekend last weekend, with Sue and Bob. My heart breaks for her. I guess I shouldn't use that term! For me or her.
I also feel bad because I just had one but mine was under different circumstances. I am just sad for her and her lose! My thoughts and prayers are with Sue and her family. (this is not my blogging friend Sue).