It is amazing how much I'm lovin my aquatic physical therapy! Today was my first day but the water takes SO much pressure off my lower back and it was wonderful. When I used the steps to get out of the water I almost turned back around to go back in. I look forward to my next aquatic PT next thursday. I goto "land" therapy on monday so we'll see how that goes.

 

My 15th High School Class Reunion is this saturday. How has 15 years gone by? Amazing. It will be good to see again those I haven't seen in years. It will also be my first reunion married to my DH. (DH = Darling Hubby in tech terms) Can't wait to "show him off." I'm so proud he's mine - I've been SO blessed.

I love you SO very much. Here's to 98 more... *hugs and smooches*

Whenever the weather outside is nice and Tristan is in the kitchen we sometimes ask him if he wants a "sniff." He'll then proceed to the backdoor and want to go out onto the back porch. Here's a photo I took of him this afternoon with nose in the air. I think it came out really well. Ahhh, summer.

Today we spent like we did last year ... one year ago to the day. It's the day before our 2nd wedding anniversary (on June 25th) and we went to Subway for dinner and to a movie. *chuckle* We had a chuckle at thinking that we hadn't been to the movie theater since last year, June 24th when we saw Cars. This year we went to see "Evan Almighty" and the first half was excellent - the second half, yawn. But it was still nice to go out on a "date."

 

Happiest Wedding Anniversary, Sweetheart. *smooch*

 

As for the back - tomorrow (monday) I head to the Physical Therapist for the first consult and see where we go from here. The last specialist in Iowa City said that I did NOT need surgery but rather 3-6 months of intensive PT. *blink blink* And the saga continues....

1. Were you named after anyone? Yes, great grandfather Tracy
2. Last time you cried? 3 days ago
3. Do you like your handwriting? Nope
4. Favorite lunch meat? Turkey
5. Do you have kids? Not yet.
6. Would you be friends with youself? Yep.
7. Do you use sarcasm a lot? Yup.
8. Do you have your tonsils? No.
9. Would you bungee jump? With a good back, yes.
10. Favorite cereal? Kellogs Raisan Bran
11. Do you untie your shoes? Nope.
12. Do you think you are strong? Nope.
13. What is your favorite ice cream? Vanilla
14. First thing you notice about people? Eyes.
15. Red or Pink? Red
16. Least favorite thing about yourself? Health.
17. Who do you miss most? My father.
18. Do you expect to get this back? No idea.
19. What shoes are you wearing? Barefoot at the moment.
20. Last thing you ate? Jr. Bacon Cheese Burger
21. What are you listening to right now? Cubs game
22. What color crayon would you be? Forest Green
23. Favorite smells? Rain, fresh bread, babies
24. Last person you talked to on the phone? My mom.
25. Do you like the person who sent this to you? Yup.
26. Favorite sports to watch? Cubs baseball or Chiefs football.
27. Hair color? Medium Brown
28. Eye color? Grey
29. Do you wear contact? Nope, glasses.
30. Favorite food? Baked Cheetos or Plain Cheesecake
31. Scary movies or happy endings? Happy endings
32. Last movie you watched? Windtalkers (boo)
33. What color shirt are you wearing? Pinkish Red
34. Summer or Winter? Winter
35. Hugs or kisses? Kisses
36. Favorite Dessert? Vanilla Ice Cream with fresh raspberries
37. Most likely to respond? Angela
38. Least likely to respond? No idea.
39. What book are you reading now? The Guardian, N.Sparks
40. What is on your mouse pad? Marvin the Martian
41. What did you watch last night on tv? National Bingo Night!
42. Favorite Sound? Rain and thunder
43. Rolling Stone or Beatles? Beatles
44. Furthest you have been from home? Italy
45. Do you have a special talent? Stitching, listening
46. Where were you born? Des Moines, Iowa

 

** Consider yourself tagged.

Well, if it were "Chutes and Ladders" I just slid back down the longest slide from square 87 down to 24 after breaking the cookie jar. (a few of you will get that old reference)

 

Simply put I am no longer having surgery with the doctor of choice, in the place of choice and the date I've had in my head for almost 2 weeks now. Instead I am traveling once again to specialist #5 because the last one wasn't in my network and so the surgery wouldn't be covered. And as I don't have a cool $60,000 laying around for a rainy day - we press on.

 

Trying hard to keep my chin up and moving on - but right now it's quite a test. Thank you all for your continued well wishes and prayers.

Got a phone call tonight from my best longtime friend to let me know that her little boy entered the world on monday happy and healthy. What a little blessing and I can't be happier for them. T and L will make wonderful parents.

 

Also, tonight I received word that the needleroll I stitched for someone in Australia arrived safe and sound so I can now post photos. I know I've said it before - but I love exchanges.

I came home from a long day at work to a beautiful biscornu (pin cushion) all the way from Sweden. I'll be posting images soon of the one I received as well as the one I sent to Singapore as it has gotten there safely as well. Nothing makes me happier then being able to stitch for others.

 

Right now I'm ping-ponging between my insurance company and my doctors but hopefully we can get things solved before the surgery in July. I hate how annoying playing the "leap through our hoops" game can get. Time will tell but I'm trying not to worry. Otherwise I have my really good days and then my not-so-good days. From days where I think for awhile "why am I doing this, I'm ok" to those days where I can't sit up in the morning and have to log roll out of bed and then walk around for awhile before I can get upright - it's those mornings that I am much more ready for this procedure.

 

In many ways I wish it was October and the bulk of the healing is over with. Until then I'm just hanging in there.

Consider yourself tagged!

Rules: Use the 1st letter of your name to answer each of the following.

 

Your Name:  ---- Tracy

1. Famous singer/band: ----------- Tina Turner
2. 4 letter word: ---------------- Tree
3. Street name: ------------------ Thompson
4. Color: ------------------------ Teal
5. Gifts/presents: --------------- Toys
6. Vehicle: ---------------------- Toyota Tundra
7. Things in a Souvenir Shop: ---- TShirts
8. Boy Name: --------------------- Tristan
9. Girl Name: -------------------- Tacia
10. Movie Title: ----------------- The Terminator
11. Drink: ----------------------- Tequila
12. Occupation: ------------------ Teacher
13. Flower: ---------------------- Tulip
14. Celebrity: ------------------- TR Knight
15. Magazine: -------------------- Teen
16. U.S. City: ------------------- Tallahassee
17. Pro Sports Teams: ------------ Tennessee Titans
18. Fruit/Vegetable: ------------- Tomato
19. Reason Late for Work: -------- Traffic
20. Something You Throw Away: ---- Trash
21. Things You Shout: ------------ Touchdown!
22. Cartoon Character: ----------- Taz

(Meant to be completed by those out of high school)

 

What bill do you hate paying the most? Cable
Where was the last place you had a romantic dinner? KFC
Name of your first grade teacher? Mrs. McKee
What do you really want to be doing right now? Sleeping
What did you want to be when you were growing up? Mom
How many colleges did you attend? One
If you could move anywhere: I'd stay here.
First thought when the alarm went off this morning? Argh.
Last thought before going to sleep last night? Get Bagels.
Favorite style of underwear? Old Lady *grin*
What errand/chore do you despise? Floors
If you didn't have to work, would you volunteer? Definately
Get up early or sleep in? Sleep in
What is your favorite cartoon character? Marvin the Martian
Have you found real love yet? Definately
When did you first start feeling old? Aches and Pains
Favorite 80's movie? Princess Bride or Harry Met Sally
Your favorite lunch meat? Turkey
Do you think marriage is an outdated ritual? *blink* No

Where does most of your money go? House

Do you want a career move? Nope, I'm happy.

Best thing going in your life at this moment? My marriage!

Favorite hobby? Reading or Stitching

Biggest pet peeve? People who multitask while driving.

When was your last lowest of low? 10 months ago

When was your last highest of high? Should be this week... =)
Favorite guilty pleasure? Cheesecake, Plain
What's your drink? White Russians
Who from high school would you like to run into? No idea
What radio station is your car radio tuned to right now? 98.8
Norm or Cliff? Norm
The Cosby Show or The Simpsons? The Cosbys
Last book you read:
Just how OLD are you? 33

 

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