So about 2 and 1/2 almost 3 years ago, I dealt with having kidney stones. Those things hurt like you would not believe. I mean it was intense pain. I was not happy. Not in any way shape or form.
So I get that all situated and I think, never again right..... haha... life is not that easy. I am currently dealing with another bout of kidney stones. Awesome right. Grrr. Why does my body hate me. Not cool. I mean I thought I was nice to my body. I feed it, I dress it, I run to keep it in shape... but it obviously hates me. Maybe it was the tattoo or maybe it doesn't like the running, I don't know. All I know is that kidney stones are some pretty crappy things.
Funny side note about kidney stones. When I had the first set, I was in a lot of pain. I was talking to Jack on the phone ( at the time we were just dating) and he decided to put my symptoms into web md. He does this and then tells me ..." Baby um it says you are in labor and to go to the hospital." I almost died laughing. It was too funny.
Anyway I call the doctor. He tells me that there really is nothing he can do to help the stones pass. I just need to wait. He could give me pain meds that would make me loopy, I wouldn't be able to work or take my arthritis medication. I decided it just wasn't worth it. I am just going to wait it out. Hopefully it doesn't take long.
So yeah.. if any one has any kidney stone stories, or tips to releive the pain...would love to hear it.
Hope everyone is doing well.
JMS - I love you and I miss you. Stay safe my heart! It is finally July!!! Almost there.
XoXo
Amanda
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Almost July...woo hoo
So it is almost July!!! Yeah for that!! So excited. I needed to update the pictures of the day. so here they are!
June 13th - Day 158
snuggly babies
June 14th - Day 159
pool is all done!
June 15th - Day 160
Kobe my love
June 16th - Day 161
Jonathan looks good in pink...haha
June 17th - Day 162
all curled up... sleepy Nuttie
June 18th - Day 163
Licking up kisses!
June 19th - Day 164
Furry finds odd places to sleep
June 20th - Day 165
Me and my Wallace
June 21st - Day 166
Taking pictures for my monkey
June 22nd - Day 167
Kobe hiding
June 23rd - Day 168
the girls snuggling, Peanut and Scrappy
June 24th - Day 169
Touring the new apt! The pictures are of the model.
Just a few highlights
our apt....3rd floor corner
bedroom
bedroom
living room
bathroom
June 25th - Day 170
Vietnam Wall Memorial
June 26th - Day 171
sound asleep
June 27th - Day 172
"You got a friend in me......"
Peanut and Kobe
June 28th - Day 173
computer... my connection to my love
So I hope that everyone had a great week!!!
JMS - I love you and miss you! Stay safe my heart!
XoXo
Amanda
Thursday, June 25, 2009
humbling
So I know I said I was going to update the pictures of the day today, but I felt that the post I am about to write needs to be by itself. So I am doing that.
I was talking to my mom on the phone the other day and she mentioned that there was a memorial of the Vietnam Wall traveling around the country. She mentioned that she was going to see the Wall as it meet up with its escort of almost 1000 motorcycle riders, before it traveled to its destination for the weekend.
I thought that this was pretty interesting and mentioned it to my father in law. Fast forward to this morning. My father in law was reading the newspaper and saw that there was also an exhibit here in Orlando. He asked if I wanted to go and off we went.
We pulled up to this hotel and saw a large black wall. We were told that the wall was 3/4 the size of the wall in DC. We walked up and immeadiately I was humbled. There were so many names. So many men and women who had sacrificed so much so that we may live in peace. It was truly humbling. We were told that there are only 8 women on the wall. The rest of the names are men.
They are denoted in two ways, there is either a diamond or a cross in front of the name. The cross symbolizes those that are missing in action. The diamond symbolizes those that have given the ultimate sacrifice and whose bodies have been brought home. The names were listed in the order that they were taken from us.
As sad as it was to see, it was absolutly humbling. It also made me proud. Proud to know that my husband is fighting for our country. Proud that these men and women have the bravery that many others do not. It truly makes you realize that freedom is not free. There is a price and families all over the country are paying the price for this. I realize that I am also paying a price. I spending time away from the man I love, so that he can fight for our freedom.
So today everyone, take a moment and realize how lucky that we all are. How lucky we are to have such brave men and women fighting for us.
JMS- I love you and am so proud of you. Stay safe my heart. I miss you!
XoXo
Amanda
I was talking to my mom on the phone the other day and she mentioned that there was a memorial of the Vietnam Wall traveling around the country. She mentioned that she was going to see the Wall as it meet up with its escort of almost 1000 motorcycle riders, before it traveled to its destination for the weekend.
I thought that this was pretty interesting and mentioned it to my father in law. Fast forward to this morning. My father in law was reading the newspaper and saw that there was also an exhibit here in Orlando. He asked if I wanted to go and off we went.
We pulled up to this hotel and saw a large black wall. We were told that the wall was 3/4 the size of the wall in DC. We walked up and immeadiately I was humbled. There were so many names. So many men and women who had sacrificed so much so that we may live in peace. It was truly humbling. We were told that there are only 8 women on the wall. The rest of the names are men.
They are denoted in two ways, there is either a diamond or a cross in front of the name. The cross symbolizes those that are missing in action. The diamond symbolizes those that have given the ultimate sacrifice and whose bodies have been brought home. The names were listed in the order that they were taken from us.
As sad as it was to see, it was absolutly humbling. It also made me proud. Proud to know that my husband is fighting for our country. Proud that these men and women have the bravery that many others do not. It truly makes you realize that freedom is not free. There is a price and families all over the country are paying the price for this. I realize that I am also paying a price. I spending time away from the man I love, so that he can fight for our freedom.
So today everyone, take a moment and realize how lucky that we all are. How lucky we are to have such brave men and women fighting for us.
JMS- I love you and am so proud of you. Stay safe my heart. I miss you!
XoXo
Amanda
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
a few updates
So I have lots of news.
First unfortunately Jack will not be getting meritorious Sgt this month, which stinks. And I think he completely deserves it. But because someone didn't know how to run scores accurately, well long story short, we have to wait till October. The good thing is I will get to pin Jack in October, so well I guess that is good.
The other news going on is that we found and put a deposit down on an apartment that we like. It is a one bedroom in a beautiful complex. In a corner building and the 3rd floor corner apartment. Lots of privacy which is nice. It is also right on the running trail which is a definite plus. We should know tomorrow if our application was accepted. I can't see why it wouldn't be. I will post pictures of the model apartment which I toured once everything is all set.
Also I will updated the pictures of the day soon. I just have to finish uploading a few other things.
So I hope that all is well with everyone.
JMS- I miss you so so much and we are counting down. I love you!
X0X0
Amanda
First unfortunately Jack will not be getting meritorious Sgt this month, which stinks. And I think he completely deserves it. But because someone didn't know how to run scores accurately, well long story short, we have to wait till October. The good thing is I will get to pin Jack in October, so well I guess that is good.
The other news going on is that we found and put a deposit down on an apartment that we like. It is a one bedroom in a beautiful complex. In a corner building and the 3rd floor corner apartment. Lots of privacy which is nice. It is also right on the running trail which is a definite plus. We should know tomorrow if our application was accepted. I can't see why it wouldn't be. I will post pictures of the model apartment which I toured once everything is all set.
Also I will updated the pictures of the day soon. I just have to finish uploading a few other things.
So I hope that all is well with everyone.
JMS- I miss you so so much and we are counting down. I love you!
X0X0
Amanda
Saturday, June 13, 2009
so proud
I want to take a minute to talk about Jack a bit. I know alot of times I leave messages for him in here and talk about him, but today I wanted to talk a little bit about how well he is doing.
Jack has a job over in the sandbox that is usually given to higher ranking Marines. And Jack is doing an amazing job. His higher ups have told him how pleased they are with him and his work. It makes me so proud.
They put him up for a few awards... 2 of which I know about, the 3rd I have no idea what it is (he won't tell me). So if you guys have a few extra minutes, could you say a prayer that Jack's board goes well and he gets to be NCO of the quarter, and meritorious Sgt. That would be great!
I am so so proud of him to even be considered for all of this. I mean he is doing so well.
We are 63% done with this deployment. Woo hoo!!! On the downward slope! So happy about that! Only 37% left to go!!!
So Jack... I am so super proud of you!! I miss you and I love you!!
Everyone... I will keep you updated with how things go, but if y'all could say a little prayer I would appreciate it!!
Thanks!!
XoXo
Amanda
Jack has a job over in the sandbox that is usually given to higher ranking Marines. And Jack is doing an amazing job. His higher ups have told him how pleased they are with him and his work. It makes me so proud.
They put him up for a few awards... 2 of which I know about, the 3rd I have no idea what it is (he won't tell me). So if you guys have a few extra minutes, could you say a prayer that Jack's board goes well and he gets to be NCO of the quarter, and meritorious Sgt. That would be great!
I am so so proud of him to even be considered for all of this. I mean he is doing so well.
We are 63% done with this deployment. Woo hoo!!! On the downward slope! So happy about that! Only 37% left to go!!!
So Jack... I am so super proud of you!! I miss you and I love you!!
Everyone... I will keep you updated with how things go, but if y'all could say a little prayer I would appreciate it!!
Thanks!!
XoXo
Amanda
Friday, June 12, 2009
Catching up...as promised
So it has been way to long since I updated the pictures... so here goes. Not to many interesting things... but definitely pictures from each day.
The whole picture of the day thing is to document what I do while he is deployed. Honestly I don't do too much, but I do enjoy the pictures. haha. So here they are....
The whole picture of the day thing is to document what I do while he is deployed. Honestly I don't do too much, but I do enjoy the pictures. haha. So here they are....
Day 142 - May 28th
Ms Reeses...
Day 143 - May 29th
Jonathan stuff for drill...sea of camoflauge
Day 144- May 30th
got my shirt! yeah I love it!
Day 145 - May 31st
Happy Birthday to my Mommy!!
Day 146- June 1st
me modeling my shrit
Day 147- June 2nd
Kobe snuggled up... so cute
Day 148 - June 3rd
the flag in the wind... I liked it
Day 149 - June 4th
Me and Miss Bubblegum
Day 150 - June 5th
Day 150 - June 5th
Mr Henry... mad I disturbed him
Day 151 - June 6th
Day 151 - June 6th
Just me.. being silly...
Day 152 - June 7th
Day 152 - June 7th
the tiki torches... getting ready for the new pool
Day 153 - June 8th
Day 153 - June 8th
Miss Furry.. so sweet
Day 154 - June 9th
Day 154 - June 9th
who knows what Peanut was hunting... silly dog
Day 155 - June 10th
Happy Birthday Dawn!!
Day 156- June 11th
Day 156- June 11th
Me again.. taking pictures for JMS
Day 157 - June 12th
Day 157 - June 12th
the pool getting installed... a few pictures... casuse the whole process intrigued me.
Hope everyone had a great week!!!!
JMS - I miss you and I love you! I am so so so proud of you!!! Stay Safe my heart!
XoXo
Amanda
sorry
So I am just realizing that I haven't updated pictures in a while. I promise to do that this weekend.
I am wanted to write a little bit about shadiness today. I mean seriously, why do people find the need to be shady. Just tell people the truth, it is way easier that way.
I work in retail, and for some reason shady people love to come see me all the time. Awesome right. Shady McShaderstien.... grr... not cool.
If you are going to return something you wore... at least try and make it look like you didn't wear it. I mean come on, I am not that dumb.
Oh and if you are going to delete people off of a site, be honest as to why. Don't just deactivate them and then not answer when they ask why. Not cool. Apparently that is how some people are.
Things like this just baffle my mind. I always try to be honest with people. Pretty much the only time I am not is when I say I am okay... cause really I am not.. I miss my husband, but that is another story all together. I mean yes, I do put myself on invisible on my yahoo, but it isnt because I don't want to talk to people, it is because I am waiting for Jack with the computer volume turned up and doing 8 other things at the same time. I do it that way so I know when I hear the beep it is Jack. Just my own little thing. I don't see that as particularly shady.
But other people, clearly have been shady lately. So yeah Shady McShaderstiens.... not cool... just wanted y'all to know that.
Anyway everyone... promise to get the pictures up before the end of the weekend!
Hope everyone is well.
JMS - I love you and miss you so so much... We are on the downward slope now..and I can't wait!!
XoXo
Amanda
I am wanted to write a little bit about shadiness today. I mean seriously, why do people find the need to be shady. Just tell people the truth, it is way easier that way.
I work in retail, and for some reason shady people love to come see me all the time. Awesome right. Shady McShaderstien.... grr... not cool.
If you are going to return something you wore... at least try and make it look like you didn't wear it. I mean come on, I am not that dumb.
Oh and if you are going to delete people off of a site, be honest as to why. Don't just deactivate them and then not answer when they ask why. Not cool. Apparently that is how some people are.
Things like this just baffle my mind. I always try to be honest with people. Pretty much the only time I am not is when I say I am okay... cause really I am not.. I miss my husband, but that is another story all together. I mean yes, I do put myself on invisible on my yahoo, but it isnt because I don't want to talk to people, it is because I am waiting for Jack with the computer volume turned up and doing 8 other things at the same time. I do it that way so I know when I hear the beep it is Jack. Just my own little thing. I don't see that as particularly shady.
But other people, clearly have been shady lately. So yeah Shady McShaderstiens.... not cool... just wanted y'all to know that.
Anyway everyone... promise to get the pictures up before the end of the weekend!
Hope everyone is well.
JMS - I love you and miss you so so much... We are on the downward slope now..and I can't wait!!
XoXo
Amanda
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