In Lieu of Talking

I haven't been talking much the last few days. I cough alot less when I don't. The cold makes it worse as well as laying down flat. The coughing fits hurt my head and my stomach. The cough syrup is wonderful but it also causes drowsiness. I'll be done with my antibiotics tomorrow. I'm on an inhaler as well to help me breathe better. So...... I've been doing alot of reading, blog reading, facebooking at least while I sit at the computer, watching the tv, oh and sleeping. I'm on Billy's work lap top because he's on pager duty this week curled up on the couch. My doctor said I can go back to work on Wednesday so I want to finish out my notice at the preschool. I've made my peace with my decision and it's only two more days. I've also finished the Home Study Questionnaire and that's ready to be mailed off. Once I finished mine, I read Billy's which was so heartwarming to hear his viewpoint and take on our relationship, his family, what kind of father he wants to be among other things we were asked on our essay.

Tomorrow or rather as of 10 minutes ago now, today would have been my sister's 38th birthday. Lisa has been on my thoughts so often for the last week. Sometimes I don't realize how many mannerisms of hers that I still do. When I was talking to my family this week I had a strong urge to then call her, I haven't had that urge in a while. If I close my eyes and concentrate I can remember the sound of her voice. I can hear her laugh and smell her perfume and the tears start to well up. She was born 9-9-70 weighing 9 pounds, 9 ounces. I know today is several sweet people's birthday, so happy birthday Kristen, Shawnda and Ryan, I'll always remember your birthdays.....

I thought I was doing better with the coughing until tonight when I had a strong bout for several minutes. I have tomorrow off due to the doctor's note, and I was going to head to downtown Fort Worth to her graveside, but I'm soo tired and this headache hasn't let up for the last 4 days. So I'll remember her in my own way tomorrow. This entry is looping around sorry.

Other things going on with us are the house is coming along. We sign Friday, September 26th and start moving the next morning. If you're reading this and local I keep meaning to send out an email if you're willing to help us move. I'd say give me a call, but talking still hurts. Email me :-) We'd love the help and will thank you in what ever way you'd like! I haven't been going anywhere as to try to not make anyone sick. I'll know Thursday what exactly all this is and I'm protecting others from. I still don't want to be coughing on people, especially small children and pregnant women from our Wednesday night small group from our old church. They are getting more couples so probably eventually won't need us. Speaking of small groups, other thing new is our church's new Sunday night small group formations. We regroup every fall giving the groups a chance to grow and change. We get to know more people and it's easy to make that change without fear of rejecting anyone from our group last year. We did enjoy the summer break and also look forward to making new friendships this fall. I missed out on a sweet friend's baby shower this weekend and my nephew's birthday party and I'm looking forward to seeing pictures of both events. I really have been sleeping so much, and I'm so thankful for the opportunity to recharge and help my system get stronger. My doctor next visit wants to check some vitamin levels, one of the common issues with people who have celiac is vitamin deficiency. I take a woman's multivitamin , as well as additional vitamin C with the acidophiles as well as regular B12 shots in hopes of staying healthy. Billy's company got bought out this week so that's what's going on with him. I truly have a supportive, loving, doer of a husband that I am so appreciative of every day. He prayed over me tonight after a particularly rough bought of coughing. This entry is far longer than I intended, but I can't sleep, thank you if you're still reading :-)