Saturday, October 27, 2007
A relaxing day
Today was a very relaxing day for me. I didn't have get up early to run errands. I was able to do things at my own pace. I had to finish up some things from work and that took a little while. Then I did the budget, paid bills, cleaned the house and kitchen and took pictures of our puppies. I haven't had time to experiement with my camera these past couple weeks and today was a great opportunity. I am also thinking of ideas for our christmas card this year. I hope you enjoy the slide show. I had alot of fun taking these pictures. By the end of the day the dogs would ignore me anytime I had my camera. I think they were tired of having something pointing at them all the time.
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Am I ready for winter?
Well, we had our first snow storm of the season and it made me wonder if I am really ready for winter. Thanksgiving will be here in a month and then Christmas. Time is flying way too fast. I remember complaining how hot it was this summer and couldn't wait for winter. Now winter is almost here and I am questioning if I really wanted winter. I have loved the fall weather, but am I really ready for winter. Frankly I don't have a choice. Nick and I have chosen to live in a place where winter occurs. I have grown up with the season my whole life, but it is always so shocking to my system. I don't have much padding so when I get cold, it is bone cold. What I do love about winter is Christmas, how pretty everything looks when it snows and always bundling up in a blanket drinking hot cocoa and watching Christmas movies with my hubby. When I complain about winter is when I have to go out in it. Being a hospice nurse I spend alot of time in and out of my car. Out of a warm car, into the cold weather, into a warm building, back out into the cold weather and then into a cold car. Man, I am cold just saying all this. Well, we will see how this season goes. Hopefully we won't get 3 feet of snow like we did last year. I hear that only happens about every 3-5 years.
Friday, October 12, 2007
Life is catching up to me
I never realized how tired I was until I got home this afternoon. I feel like I have hit a wall emotionally and physically. Things have been so crazy these past 3 weeks I can't stand it. Well, it all started when my family was out here. It was so fun to see them and be with them. I was able to spend good time with my brother, grandparents and aunts and uncles. It was semi relaxing, but what a good time to see everyone.
Then the next weekend Nick's parents were in town. They came out so Nick and his Dad could go to the Chargers vs Bronco's game at Invesco. Well, at the same time the family decided it was time for Nick's grandmother (ken's mother) to move to Utah. Nick's brother and sister flew down there to bring Granny to Utah. What we thought may be easy ended being one of the hardest thing I have ever seen. It was so hard being so far away. Nick's siblings were in San Diego and the rest of us were in Colorado. There was so much emotion, stress, fear, and uncertainty. Needless to say we were able to get Granny to Utah very creatively. Jeremy and Jill did an awesome job. They worked so well together and as a family we tried all we could to support eachother. The stress hasn't stopped because now the stress is how are going to get her things up to Utah, sell her home, get power of attorney and tell her that she is permanently staying in Utah. Her dementia is worsening and she is no longer safe to live at home independently. Also, Ken is having his knees replaced next month. They have so much going on too. It is very hard for Nick and I to not be in utah during this time. Not being there for his family. We were going to try to get to San Diego next week, but we can't. Emotionally and physically we cannot do it right now. Maybe the end of November, we will see.
On top of all this there has been things that has come up at Nick's job that has just added alot more stress. Nick may have to change his work schedule and avoid a certain officer. This was something we thought we wouldn't have to deal with and now we do. We were not ready for it, but are coping. Luckily we have such awesome friends that are helping us through all this. They have been such encouragers and supporters that we couldn't thank enough. The wives have been there for me and are encouraging me and supporting me through all this.
Right now I can't think. I have been up in Vail at a 2 day hospice conference. You would think being away from home, not working and enjoying my time in Vail would be enough. It wasn't. I have information overload. At this two day conference I have learned so much that I don't know if I can remember everything. My company paid for my room at the Marriott, paid for meals and also paying me to be at this conference. I also have great friends at work and we were all there at the conference, so that made things even better.
Now I am home and finished with all the visitors and traveling. I can get back to my normal routine and relax. I feel like I haven't been home in forever. I know God is helping us through all this and giving us wisdom and support. God is placing people in our lives to help support and encourage us. God is giving Ken and Suzy the wisdom and strength to deal with granny. I believe everything will come together. I trust that everything will come together.
Then the next weekend Nick's parents were in town. They came out so Nick and his Dad could go to the Chargers vs Bronco's game at Invesco. Well, at the same time the family decided it was time for Nick's grandmother (ken's mother) to move to Utah. Nick's brother and sister flew down there to bring Granny to Utah. What we thought may be easy ended being one of the hardest thing I have ever seen. It was so hard being so far away. Nick's siblings were in San Diego and the rest of us were in Colorado. There was so much emotion, stress, fear, and uncertainty. Needless to say we were able to get Granny to Utah very creatively. Jeremy and Jill did an awesome job. They worked so well together and as a family we tried all we could to support eachother. The stress hasn't stopped because now the stress is how are going to get her things up to Utah, sell her home, get power of attorney and tell her that she is permanently staying in Utah. Her dementia is worsening and she is no longer safe to live at home independently. Also, Ken is having his knees replaced next month. They have so much going on too. It is very hard for Nick and I to not be in utah during this time. Not being there for his family. We were going to try to get to San Diego next week, but we can't. Emotionally and physically we cannot do it right now. Maybe the end of November, we will see.
On top of all this there has been things that has come up at Nick's job that has just added alot more stress. Nick may have to change his work schedule and avoid a certain officer. This was something we thought we wouldn't have to deal with and now we do. We were not ready for it, but are coping. Luckily we have such awesome friends that are helping us through all this. They have been such encouragers and supporters that we couldn't thank enough. The wives have been there for me and are encouraging me and supporting me through all this.
Right now I can't think. I have been up in Vail at a 2 day hospice conference. You would think being away from home, not working and enjoying my time in Vail would be enough. It wasn't. I have information overload. At this two day conference I have learned so much that I don't know if I can remember everything. My company paid for my room at the Marriott, paid for meals and also paying me to be at this conference. I also have great friends at work and we were all there at the conference, so that made things even better.
Now I am home and finished with all the visitors and traveling. I can get back to my normal routine and relax. I feel like I haven't been home in forever. I know God is helping us through all this and giving us wisdom and support. God is placing people in our lives to help support and encourage us. God is giving Ken and Suzy the wisdom and strength to deal with granny. I believe everything will come together. I trust that everything will come together.
Monday, October 1, 2007
The Destoyer
I had to go buy dog food so I thought it would be fun to buy the dogs a new toy. Since Halloween is coming I would buy them this cute stuff pumpkin and raw hides. Well, as soon as I got the new toy home Bruno had the eyes pulled off and was working on the top piece. Bruno and Lucy did not like the raw hide, only Rusty. He would not leave his raw hide until it was completely finished. When ever the dogs went over to him, he would growl and move. That is something I had never seen. So, Nick tried taking the raw hide away and Rusty didn't care. Then after Rusty finished the raw hide, he moved his way to the pumpkin and completely destroyed it. He managed to get all the stuffing out and then start tearing the outside to pieces. That toy managed to stay whole for maybe 3 hours. So, from now on the dogs will only get small treats and small raw hides. Here is proof.
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