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Today we were sick. I mean yucky ucky sick. It started with Corey last night. He lost everything he ate all over my bed, himself, and me. After getting him cleaned up and resting in his own bed, I spent around an hour and a half cleaning and bleeching my new mattress. (Corey had pizza for dinner.) Of course my new mattress is solid white and I did not have a mattress cover because I washed and tried to dry mine and it melted.
Then I started feeling queezy, but chalked it up to lack of sleep. About 15 minutes later I was proven wrong. I hate being sick. I suck at it. I lay there and think of all the things I could be doing. I get a large knot in my stomach about missing work. I think I hate that the most. I thouht of going into work in the afternoon. Then I ate something. Big mistake. After that I had those I am freezing but I am sweating moments off and on for about four hours. YUCK!
The other thing is trying to take care of someone when you are sick. He is feeling much better and wants food. If I look at food I will lose it again. So you stand in the kitchen gagging while you try to make food for your little boy. It sucks.
The last 15 hours have been a sucky mommy day.

Remembering Nina

Today is the one-year anniversary of the loss of Nina. Today marks a very sad and difficult day for my dear friend Marija and her family. I wish there were a way to take the pain they continue to feel away. There is no such way.
What I can do is remind us all how very lucky we are to have each other. On behalf of Nina and her family I can implore you to enjoy every moment you have with one another, leave nothing unsaid, and never take for granted all the beautiful little things the ones around you do, say, and feel.
Nina has been gone for a year now, and it is still as tragic today as it was then. Our lives go on, even the lives of her family, but not a day goes by that she is not horribly missed, and deeply loved.
I know her family takes solace in knowing that she sits with the angels, loved, safe, and free. We believe that she is ever present among her family and friends. Her smile is seen, her laughter is heard, and her love is deeply felt. She is there among them, with them, in them. And she always will be. She was never really gone, nor will she ever be.
Nina, today, in my own way, I remember the beautiful, vivacious, lively, caring, intelligent, witty, young woman you are. I am sure you are keeping the angles on their toes (and in stunning fashion.). And if they allow leopard print wings, I am sure you are wearing them. I imagine your warm smile and explosive laugh adds another lining to the cloud you sit upon. Only, rather than silver, I am sure it is something bold like Fuchsia!
We miss you Nina, every day. But we look forward to your reminders that you are just a giggle, a twirl, a heartbeat away.

Tidal Wave ...

It has been awhile since my last entry, and there is plenty to tell you. So grab a soda, a snack, and a cush for your tush.
Let's see ...
Well Corey started 2nd grade last week. BUT not just 2nd grade... It is a 2nd/3rd grade mix. They are primarily learning the 3rd grade curriculum. Corey is advanced academically, but not enough to skip a grade. This is a great compliment to his abilities and will pose enough challenge to keep him focused. He likes the class and we are both very happy with his teacher. What suprised me the most is the emphasis on technology. Corey will be learning powerpoint and even some "web design". His teacher is very full of energy, loves education, loves to get kids pumped up about lessons, and teaches for their future needs. I am very pleased.
Other family news ... My brother and his family have moved back to Washington. Corey is very disappointed. And that is all I can say about that. My cousin Helen is engaged to be married to a wonderful guy who I like very much (Adam). My brother Joe bought a Condo in Sacramento and promised me there would be no cats! (So now I have a place to stay in Sac and plan on a big trip soon I hope.)
Over labor day my parents, Corey, I, Joe and his girlfriend Chelene ( I know I spelled that wrong and I am really sorry.) went camping on the Oregon Coast. It was great. The food was great (isn't always better cooked over an open fire) the view was breathtaking, and the company was fun. It was my first time meeting Chelene, but it was great. I like her very much and look forward to getting to know her better. For those of you who know how protective I am of JoeBob, the answer is ... Yes, so far I approve.
In less happy news, my best friend John recently found out that his mother has lung cancer. She beat breast cancer three years ago and with the help of John and his sister Jill, is fighting a brave and seemingly successful battle with the lung cancer now. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. Rose is a spunky lady and the positive thoughts can only rev that spunk up.
It is close to the anniversary of the loss of Nina, my friend Marija's sister. It will undoubtedly be a very difficult time for Marija and her family, so please keep them in your thoughts and prayers as well.
On a happier note, a friend of mine who recently found herself and her two children with out a home, now have one. They spent a few weeks with me, but are now officially on their feet and headed for a new beginning.
Something (s) funny...
With my job at OUS, I have encountered some rather funny happenings. Lets see, there was the guy who crapped his pants at my "copay window", the guy who had a loud bowl movement while on the phone with me, the woman who came to my "copay window" to argue her bill and her tooth fell out while talking to me, the guy who got almost two feet of plastic tubing stuck in his penis and bladder, the old man who realized there was a dead mouse in his shoe, the woman who's hair is colored and shaped like a Raiders football helmet, and the patient who saw me and commented to his wife that he hoped I was not his doctor. (I was a woman and too young... So I grabbed his chart and walked into the room and pretended to be the doctor. His wife laughed very hard at the look on his face and he called me a wise ass when he figured it all out. He likes me.)
With this position I have also made a few good friends. One of which is the woman who trained me. I call her my evil twin. She is thunder and I am lightning. We work very very hard, but take a few time outs to laugh. Practical jokes are common, and very good. Well, Kelley (evil twin) also happens to live two streets over from me. So the pranks continue outside of the office.
One eve she and her teen age daughter (Jessie) and Jessica friend did the whole ring the door bell and hide thing. (Doorbell ditching) They got me all fired up. My other good friend Denise and her two kids (Kylie and Cody, both teens) were at my house at that time. Kelley got a good laugh at me and continued on her way to get ice cream. So Denise, I, and the kids took action. We drove the their block, parked the car on the next street over, and hid on the side of Kelley's house until she and the girls got home. When the van was parked and Kelley started to open the door, we charged the car, screaming. Kelly froze with her foot in the airlike she was going to kick us from her driver's seat and Jessie screamed "Mama Mama Mama", squeezed her milk shake and it squirted all over her. I lost myself in laughter and Jessie has been plotting revenge ever since. It was great. I felt like a teenager all over again.
On an even funnier note, my ex-boyfriend Tommy got married. That's it. That is the funny. (Trust me, if you knew the details, you would be laughing your fanny off.)
So that is the up date for now. Let that tidal wave wash over you ... And I'll have more in a couple of weeks.
Until then, keep smiling and remember it could be worse, you could be married to Tommy!