tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82071442012-01-18T10:58:12.649-05:00This used to be a blog about homeschooling. Now it's a blog about life which happens to include homeschooling.Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.comBlogger9661100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-20260687735218155022012-01-08T14:31:00.002-05:002012-01-08T14:44:39.013-05:00

I think I am on the upswing. Days 5-8 were bad. I was in a lot of pain. But today, I am feeling better. Olaf and Josiah are building a soap box derby car for Boy Scouts. Well, Olaf is building and yelling at Josiah. I'm sure that will be a happy memory. I am in no shape (or mood) to go referee. I can barely speak and still feel weak. I guess I'm thankful tomorrow is Monday and he goes

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-73041437062283052172012-01-05T14:34:00.002-05:002012-01-05T14:41:01.819-05:00

It's true! Yesterday my tongue was killing me and I was certain it was thrush. I took a Diflucan yesterday and my tongue is feeling better today. That said, good golly my throat hurts!! The morning is the absolute worst. Until I eat and drink and get Lortab in me, it sucks really bad. My follow up appointment with Dr. H is tomorrow at 2:00. I am going to make Olaf drive me because I still

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-45509329485747196052012-01-03T17:13:00.002-05:002012-01-03T17:31:23.797-05:00

Still doing good. I kind of feel like my entire mouth is coated in thrush, but I think it's just my tonsillectomy. Still laying in bed because Olaf took today off since he wasn't feeling well himself. Tomorrow will be the test when Olaf goes back to work and I have to be the mommy again. My friends have been fabulous and brought dinner for us. I am so blessed with great friends. Renee, Becky

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-53499148222247791802012-01-01T17:41:00.002-05:002012-01-01T17:54:11.916-05:00

Today hurts a little more than yesterday, however it is still very bearable. I cannot talk as easily and the sides of my tongue seem to hurt worse than my throat. I am plowing through the Lortab and will probably need another refill before it's all said and done. I have not lost any weight because I am able to eat pretty well. Sitting in bed and eating = gaining weight. That sucks because I

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-11025033670896658122011-12-31T22:10:00.002-05:002011-12-31T22:21:50.938-05:00

I guess this is my first day post-op! I am doing remarkably well today and still waiting for that horrific pain to set in that everyone assures me will come. I am still taking Lortab every four hours. Today I added in my antibiotic, Keflex, which I had an allergic reaction to. So they called in Amoxicillan, and guess what? My face got hot, red, and puffy. Tomorrow is New Year's Day and they

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-36263061916676252032011-12-30T20:52:00.005-05:002011-12-30T21:22:56.902-05:00

I had my surgery this morning about 10 am. I think I left the outpatient surgery center around noon. Dr. Heindel did find a constriction in my esophagus, right behind my voice box, due to acid reflux. He "stretched it" (however you do that) and told me I must take Zantac twice a day regularly in order to keep it open. So, now I have my very first "needed" medicine. I have never taken an Rx

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-7921270307797475032011-12-29T12:30:00.002-05:002011-12-29T12:35:38.994-05:00

Yeah, I titled that on purpose so that if someone should use that term in a Google search, my blog might show up. The fact is, I am getting a tonsillectomy tomorrow. I am a 44 year old female and have been all over the web reading horror story after horror story about the recovery from this elective surgery. I am scared, but ready. I am more frightened at the thought of vomiting than the pain

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-26864090645843706482011-12-18T18:24:00.004-05:002011-12-18T18:41:04.479-05:00

My dog is ten years old now and has psychological problems. He will only poop on cement since having an impacted anal gland. This does not make me happy as this means he poops on the sidewalk leading to our house, or the front porch. I hate him.Simon really needs to sleep in his own bed so I can have sex with my husband.I cannot wait for the weight loss after my tonsillectomy. I hope to be

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-44709179217206028242011-12-07T18:46:00.002-05:002011-12-07T19:02:50.217-05:00

Mostly because I am on Facebook. I guess I think everyone is and therefore there is no need to blog here. So...Olaf's health is declining rapidly. We are actually talking about disability. It is horrible and I hate it for him. He is trying to get disability from the VA, but we haven't gotten approved or denied yet. He lives on painkillers and his tolerance is going up. It takes more

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-38142572544314392062011-09-27T17:09:00.002-04:002011-09-27T17:25:35.864-04:00

I suck. I juiced through Sunday and then ate something on Day 8. I am eating vegan right now for a lot of reasons. 1. It is easier to adjust to eating from fasting when you aren't putting crap into your body. 2. I watched the documentary called Forks Over Knives and was amazed at what this lifestyle can accomplish for your health. I really, really want to eat this way forever. I don't

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-22713953206800907462011-09-20T14:45:00.002-04:002011-09-20T14:58:33.278-04:00

I am feeling fine. I want to eat, but I am not really hungry. Olaf started yesterday and had an awful day. He was so tired and felt like poo. He is feeling a little better today. My mornings consist of a concoction of fruit juice and then I drink mostly vegetable juice mixed with some fruit for the rest of the day. My favorite "green" recipe thus far is:A couple of handfuls of spinach2

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-36187316293386014412011-09-18T15:34:00.003-04:002011-09-18T20:46:29.873-04:00

I started my juice fast today. A day earlier than I was going to. But I had some great produce here that was starting to go bad and I thought, "why not?" It is 3:35 pm and I am hungry, but I know in a few days that hunger will subside and I will feel great. I need to prepare myself for the next three days though. Low energy, headaches from caffeine withdraw, etc. Olaf is starting tomorrow, so

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-74997506878991991702011-09-17T21:17:00.003-04:002011-09-17T21:29:37.336-04:00

Olaf and I are starting a juice fast on Monday and I am so excited about it. I watched the movie Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead a couple of weeks ago. I hauled out my juicer (yes, I actually have one!) and started concocting juices and drinking them in addition to my Weight Watchers diet that I have been doing. But I really, really wanted to do a 10 day juice fast. To clean my system out and

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-92107894980900914012011-09-03T14:14:00.003-04:002011-09-03T14:26:40.717-04:00

Yesterday, it seems I had a mini stroke. More specifically, a Transient Ischemic Attack. I woke up feeling weird and had some tachycardia. It was very hard for me to think and it seemed like it took forever to find the right word I wanted to say. When I tried to say something to Cami and it came out as babble, I knew something was wrong. I called 911, then hung up! They called me back and

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-36535247230327541812011-08-11T14:03:00.003-04:002011-08-11T14:33:22.282-04:00

Cami should be landing at JFK in 40 minutes! She has spent the last two weeks in Berlin, Germany. Can you believe my daughter has been to New Zealand, Australia, and Germany in a matter of 6 weeks? She is one lucky teenager to have such cool parents. I am not sure if I posted this (because my posting is so sporadic and I don't read my blog before I write a post) but the Mayo Clinic did not

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-33128299816913454482011-08-07T20:12:00.002-04:002011-08-07T20:47:21.175-04:00

I've never really had a best friend in my adult life. I grew up having best friends though. My very first bestie was Valerie Mason. We went to 4 year old, half day, pre-k together at a Lutheran Church. Her Grandpa owned a Dairy Mart right down the road from the church and we would walk down there and he would give us a popsicle. Think about that. FOUR YEARS OLD walking a few blocks by

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-25093728155816032672011-07-15T11:53:00.002-04:002011-07-15T12:02:37.690-04:00

So, Andrea's family will be here on Sunday to pick her up. It has been a good two weeks with her. She was very quiet in the beginning, but she acclimated quite well to our family. All the flights look full for Cami to get over there, but we are still checking all the avenues to get her there. Hopefully something will work out.Olaf leaves Sunday for the Mayo Clinic. He found out today (when

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-10113793369732969282011-07-03T07:50:00.002-04:002011-07-03T08:18:40.924-04:00

Cami came home last Sunday and Andrea arrived last night. We now have a German exchange student in our midst. We didn't spend a lot of time with her before she went to bed last night. Maybe three hours. The girls played Wii and air hockey. Olaf will take the family to the 4th of July parade tomorrow and I will stay home with Caleb. We bought some fireworks from Florida on our way home from

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-29290157204561825832011-06-23T07:59:00.004-04:002011-06-23T08:18:05.376-04:00

Well, Cami cried when she left New Zealand. Can you believe she didn't want to go to Australia? That makes me laugh and mad at the same time. She has been in Australia for four days now. She spent a couple of days in Sydney then went to Shoal Bay. See the Sydney Opera House behind her? Now she is flying to Cairns. Tomorrow she gets to snorkel the Great Barrier Reef. Then her last day she

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-8336196829117519452011-06-14T16:15:00.003-04:002011-06-14T16:41:50.352-04:00

If you know me at all, you know I despise the stomach virus. Personally, I have not vomited since Thanksgiving Day 1994 because I am SO fearful of it. One reason I hate the stomach virus so virulently is because of the way it is spread. You can ONLY get the stomach virus from poop or vomit. That means you have to ingest poop or vomit in order for you to get this awful virus. GROSS! Whenever

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-76494696794313158332011-06-13T06:59:00.005-04:002011-06-13T07:29:51.109-04:00

Yesterday, Camille had a blast! It was the first full day of her trip and what a day it was! They started off the day in Rotorua and went to the Agrodome Farm Show! I think they got to watch live sheep dog herding (like in the movie Babe) but I don't know for sure. Then they went to Mount Ngongotaha and took a gondola up the mountain, then rode this fun go cart/luge thing down the mountain.She

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-85759177605205813052011-06-10T19:21:00.003-04:002011-06-10T19:32:02.933-04:00

My baby girl left this morning for New Zealand and Australia. I cannot believe my child is going to be gone for 16 days half way around the world. As I type she is on a plane over New Mexico flying to LAX. Then at 2:40 am Eatern she will board a plane bound for Aukland, New Zealand. She will lose a day and miraculously be in winter when she arrives at 8:30 am Sunday morning local time. (4:30

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-46770018828782545882011-06-07T17:43:00.002-04:002011-06-07T17:51:57.168-04:00

After being smashed until my boob was as flat as a pancake, and an ultrasound to boot, it has been determined I don't need to go back until next year. All clear. Camille is all packed and ready to go. So exciting!! I cannot wait to see the photos when she gets back. She is going to have such a fabulous time and I am so excited for her. Olaf is going to try to drive her to the airport Friday

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-18849215003920898552011-06-06T18:12:00.003-04:002011-06-06T18:31:31.602-04:00

Olaf got the results today from the spine doctor and everything is normal. We are just waiting for the blood work from the rheumatologist. If that is normal, then I guess he needs to go back to work until he goes to the Mayo Clinic in July. Yes, he still has pain and yes, he is still taking pain killers but perhaps he can get away with not taking the pain killers during work hours. I go in

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-77477425184430876222011-06-02T19:27:00.002-04:002011-06-02T19:49:17.975-04:00

You know the old cliche, right? Well my routine mammogram has turned into a needed ultrasound and spot check due to some changes from my mammogram last year. That is scheduled for next Tuesday. Hoping it isn't serious.Olaf has not gotten his results from the tests last Friday. His spine doctor is out this week and he is the one that needs to read the results. He has not gotten back the blood

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-61889155700103659492011-05-29T16:42:00.002-04:002011-05-29T16:53:30.558-04:00

Drums keep pounding a rhythm through my brain. (and yes, I had to Google how to spell rhythm)OK-no results from the tests that Olaf had done on Friday except he does know that the EMG done on his left arm was normal. However, the results from the myelogram and CT scan have not been read yet. I need to update here when we get those results in. Olaf went and got his blood drawn yesterday for

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-5741867282684761622011-05-24T20:17:00.003-04:002011-05-24T20:55:15.512-04:00

On May 2nd, Olaf went to the ER via ambulance with severe shoulder pain. He was driving in his car when all of a sudden he got this twinge in his shoulder kind of like when you sleep wrong and you pinch a nerve. The twinge continued to get worse and worse, until he had to pull over and call an ambulance. When I met the ambulance they were working on Olaf. Thinking it was a heart attack, they

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-62968413576096246032011-04-11T21:20:00.004-04:002011-04-11T22:09:10.687-04:00

Well, I just got home a week ago from Nashville. I was there for the Pure Romance Convention and had a great time. Now I leave Wednesday for two nights with a girlfriend for Panama City Beach! I kind of have mommy guilt for leaving again after just getting home. (actually it's wife guilt) I'm sure it won't last too long though. I am more excited about my friend going, than I am for myself.

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-37333553811640475792011-04-08T09:43:00.002-04:002011-04-08T10:27:17.967-04:00

Olaf has been going through some neurological testing recently. He is having a lot of different issues. Cramps in feet and hands, pain in joints, lethargy. The list literally goes on and on and, until we get a diagnosis, I'd rather not write about it (or think about it). All that to say that he has had to gather all his medical records from the past and this blog has been very helpful for

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-83899612174130818002011-03-17T19:39:00.003-04:002011-03-17T20:10:09.636-04:00

Camille took her driver's permit test on her birthday and passed. I have a driver! WOW!! On a sad note, People to People has cancelled the trip to Japan this summer because of the current danger there. Camille is devastated. They are planning another trip, but we do not know the destination yet. I hope it is China because the trip there looks fabulous through People to People. She is already

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-68114258466306104742011-03-10T18:35:00.002-05:002011-03-10T19:40:09.460-05:00

It only took seven years to conceive her. It's hard to believe that could have a 22 year old if it would have worked out like I planned. Instead, she turns 15 tomorrow and will take her permit test. The first child is always the 'test' child. She definitely had it harder than the other children. There is so much I would do over if I could. I am trusting that she will forgive me, and perhaps

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-12296049595971580962011-03-01T17:38:00.002-05:002011-03-01T17:56:15.405-05:00

We spent a glorious week in Orlando and got back on Saturday. I am already counting down the days until November when we go back. We will do Disney Animal Kingdom Savanna View for five days, then go to Disney's Vero Beach Resort for the weekend, then back to the Animal Kingdom for four more days. Woo Hoo! My children are spoiled. And speaking of spoiled...Camille has been matched with a girl

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-46870312804802439702011-02-06T19:22:00.002-05:002011-02-06T20:06:14.123-05:00

Grace, Josiah, and Simon have the chicken pox. Poor Gracie has them the worst so far. Nothing worse than chicken pox in your hoo ha. Josiah started first on Friday, then Grace on Saturday, and Simon today. The incubation time is 14 days. I am just hoping Olaf is immune enough to varicella to not get reinfected. Chicken Pox would literally kill him. I am watching the Super Bowl right now.

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-26548119794478286522011-02-05T14:47:00.001-05:002011-02-05T14:48:50.650-05:00

Pretty by Katie MakkaiWhen I was just a little girl, I asked my mother, “What will I be? Will I be pretty? Will I be pretty? Will I be pretty? What comes next? Oh right, will I be rich?” Which is almost pretty depending on where you shop. And the pretty question infects from conception, passing blood and breath into cells. The word hangs from our mothers' hearts in a shrill fluorescent floodlight

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-58367707278357195192011-02-04T18:35:00.002-05:002011-02-04T18:50:09.514-05:00

Today we were supposed to have company. My friend and her children were supposed to come over for lunch. About 10 minutes before she gets here, I notice Josiah is not acting like his normal perky self and I take his temperature. 101.5. ARRRGHH! I am not sure if this is the same thing (possible chicken pox) that Caleb had two weeks ago. I guess only time will tell. He seems fine right now,

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-43144229123439124072011-02-03T15:59:00.008-05:002011-02-03T18:34:23.575-05:00

Dear Friend,I am glad I got to speak with you on the phone today. Even though I felt a bit blindsided by the conversation, I am glad it occurred. There are things I still want to say, so I will say them here. This gives me time to process (like you had your time) and to rewrite if the words are not making sense, or are sounding too harsh. Friend, this is my blog. It is where I share my

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-33858735424394347552011-01-27T15:11:00.002-05:002011-01-27T15:52:23.718-05:00

We are just waiting in the Jorek home to see if anyone comes down with the chicken pox. Anytime from this weekend on... Caleb went back to school today. He was more than ready to go. I went to the Ear, Nose, Throat doctor yesterday. Olaf calls him my boyfriend. Dr. Heindel is the best doctor in Newnan in my opinion. Just sayin'. Anyway, I think I have an infected salivary gland and tonsil

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-77501999517147893972011-01-25T20:36:00.002-05:002011-01-25T20:51:45.873-05:00

I am watching The Social Network right now and don't understand a damn thing. Too much computer language for me so far and I am only 15 minutes into the freaking movie. Just sayin'. And as I am trying to watch this, Simon is talking and talking and talking. It's very cute and a little bit annoying at the same time.Caleb seems to be on the mend. He hasn't had a fever today, and his pox are

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-62407300135597764792011-01-23T21:13:00.002-05:002011-01-23T21:28:13.599-05:00

Today is the day. The day I married a young boy in Hesperia, California. He was barely 19 and I was barely 20 when we said I do. We didn't get married for the "right reasons" either. We simply wanted to move in together and, being in the military, we would make more money if we were married. Neither of us thought that our marriage would last more than a couple of years. And yet, here we are

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-34218849282233752862011-01-22T21:31:00.004-05:002011-01-22T22:10:33.894-05:00

Tomorrow is my actual anniversary, but we celebrate big here in the Jorek home. We do things in weekends. That said, Caleb woke up with a fever this morning. He has complained of a headache as well, so we have given him Motrin. He went to bed about 8:30 this evening. I worry about my children when they are sick. I am trying not to worry so much, but some habits die hard. I guess I actually

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-66914246093760271992011-01-20T15:38:00.003-05:002011-01-20T16:20:22.213-05:00

First of all, Josiah is doing better. I have monitored his eating and he is back to 66 pounds! I think I just need to be more diligent about making sure he eats. He did have to have an X-Ray because when the doctor mashed on his tummy, it hurt. She suspected constipation and boy howdy was he backed up!! I could see the stool on the X-Ray and couldn't believe so much poop could be in one kid!

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-37833205368321522602010-12-27T21:52:00.003-05:002010-12-27T22:07:56.587-05:00

Yesterday was my Josiah's 8th birthday. I spent the day worrying about him. He has lost about 6 pounds since the summer (August) and my mama heart is in a frenzy. He is a tall, skinny kid. In the summer he weighed about 68 pounds, and as of Christmas Day he was 62.8. That is a huge weight loss in a short period of time for a child. He is 54 inches tall which makes his BMI around 15. I have

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-61850054521979142662010-12-17T17:53:00.002-05:002010-12-17T17:56:10.986-05:00

I started a new blog today. It's called My Alabaster Jar. It's for my thinkerly thoughts. I'll keep this blog too. To update family activities and such. Just wanted you to know.

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-62154392019893372062010-12-16T21:38:00.002-05:002010-12-16T22:00:28.135-05:00

WIll I lose my dignity?Will someone care?Will I wake tomorrowfrom this nightmare?It's so easy to talk about love. To quote 1 Corinthians 13. So easy to say we need to love like Jesus. Easy when we do not have to be around people who desperately need love. The homeless, the drug addict, the prostitute, the people who honestly are unlovable. The people who manipulate the system. The people that

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-36854777688810395362010-12-13T18:41:00.002-05:002010-12-13T19:03:05.262-05:00

Much less intense than my last post. And for what it's worth, I did let Olaf read the last post before I published it. (Not that he could have stopped me from pressing that "publish" button) My blog is a cathartic experience for me. I used to sensor myself while writing, but not anymore. This is me, Misty. You can choose to read or not to read. Pressing on...Camille has a really bad cold/

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-65752039739122594472010-12-09T20:11:00.003-05:002010-12-09T21:10:11.859-05:00

As you may or may not know, there was a family upheaval when I was eight weeks pregnant with Simon. If you look through the archives of this blog around September 2006, you will see a few vague posts about the worst day of my life. It is a day that changed me forever. It made me rethink everything I knew, everything I believed, and everyone I trusted. It was the day I found out my husband was a

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-44317440851270347262010-12-06T22:35:00.002-05:002010-12-06T22:45:27.550-05:00

I had a great day today! I spent most of it with my friend, Becky. We haven't seen each other for about five years, but it was so much fun. I love people who are real, have absolutely no facade, and share great music with you! I was introduced to the Foo Fighters, Godsmack, and Cee Lo! I only listen to 70's easy listening (think America and Boston), so this was a step for me and I enjoyed every

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-34420049927860655102010-11-15T09:35:00.002-05:002010-11-15T10:21:46.535-05:00

I have a friend on Facebook whom I love and adore. I have never met her in real life, but I am quite certain that if I did I would stand in awe of her. She is the mother of six children and always posts things about loving her family, loving her neighbor, equality for all people, you get the idea. Now, I know that it is easy to fool people on the internet. You do not have to be all that you

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-89938892049462785962010-11-11T18:34:00.002-05:002010-11-11T19:14:49.276-05:00

You have to say that title really fast and like an African American. You know, like Bon Qui Qui, while patting your hair. I love me some Bon Qui Qui. If you have no idea what I am talking about, then you can click here.OK, so I just turned 43 years old. Forty-three!! How awesome is that? Life is so fleeting and my children are growing up so fast. I am so happy that I have lived this long. I

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-3374012775763674292010-11-07T14:57:00.003-05:002010-11-07T15:40:08.007-05:00

That has been a title of another post at some time or another in my blog history because it just popped up like I had typed it before. I have been blogging FOREVAH, so yeah...chances are good that I've repeated myself more than once.We just got back from a two week vacation to Disney World. We stayed at the fabulous Animal Kingdom Kidani Village which is, by far, my favorite resort that we have

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-59434520012897857792010-08-15T20:05:00.003-04:002010-08-15T20:53:13.431-04:00

I know I rarely blog. I really don't have much to say anymore. I have stopped analyzing my life spiritually, and just begun to live in freedom. Because of that, there in no more inner turmoil or beating myself up for not being Godly enough. It sure is nice. A very sweet Estonian college student has adopted us for the summer. She is here selling books for Southwestern, and works very, very

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-56253727021607723872010-05-30T11:05:00.001-04:002010-05-30T11:05:54.820-04:00

You can see it on You Tube.

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-76078979175150428752010-05-29T18:15:00.002-04:002010-05-29T18:38:22.840-04:00

Life. It happens so fast. My children are done with yet another year of school. I will have a HIGH SCHOOLER next year. Whaaaat? Where did the time go? I am begging her to go to public school. She is resisting because she thinks she will be a failure. Her self esteem is non-existent and I am to blame somehow; I am sure of it. She thinks she is ugly, stupid, and not worth anyone's time or

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-20974907605846838742010-04-13T15:56:00.002-04:002010-04-13T16:15:32.637-04:00

I am so rarely here. Facebook addict? Yes! Just got back from a week in Disney World. Fabulous as usual. We go back in 195 days or something like that.Homeschool is almost done. Ten more lessons.Camille is doing an exchange student thing this summer. She will be going to another country for two weeks and the person she is matched with will come to our home for two weeks. Need to get a

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-70505874594342125272010-04-03T19:50:00.003-04:002010-04-03T19:59:27.029-04:00

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-1878158295026946792010-01-08T18:46:00.000-05:002010-01-08T18:47:06.117-05:00

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-38605445600683161662009-11-16T21:33:00.002-05:002009-11-16T21:58:58.745-05:00

Zoe is making a list of things she wants to do before she turns 40. Since I am already 42, I have been thinking about things I would like to do before I die. You know, the Bucket List. I would love to travel and see:Ireland and Rome for sure.Maybe Egypt, Ethopia, and China.Lose weight and fit into a gorgeous, yet simple, wedding dress.Have a wedding that I never had. Have a honeymoon that I

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-46695525475190069962009-11-04T10:58:00.002-05:002009-11-04T11:16:02.953-05:00

Thanks to my friend, Zoe, in England, I love Lush Products. The Karma scent is so hippy; so ME! I visited a Lush Store in Soho when I was there in August and bought the Ultra Bland Cream to take off my eye make up. ::swoons:: It works so well and is go gentle. And you see that spray bottle of Rose Water? After you wipe off your eye make up, you spray that rose water on a cotton round and

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-37715114899045456662009-10-20T15:53:00.003-04:002009-10-20T15:57:37.230-04:00

Because Molly is mine. She wrote this post and it is ME! So pretend I wrote it and just read:How does a person know that he/she is walking in truth? I was considering this today, considering the various “truths” I once held versus those beliefs from the past that are actually still with me today. What is a key difference between the not-actually-truths and the things that turned out, as far

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-79889676562193154322009-10-17T13:23:00.002-04:002009-10-17T13:30:01.547-04:00

I totally forgot to tell everyone that Caleb's absences have been "excused." Why you ask? It seems when the Superintendent of a certain county in Georgia is confronted with "Caleb's absences have been pre-approved with the principal and you don't need to fill any paperwork out" in writing, from his teacher, a month before we left for Orlando, helps...a lot! Up until we faxed him that little

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-37380194353833664452009-10-14T22:23:00.002-04:002009-10-14T22:40:48.033-04:00

I am praying, hoping, and crossing my fingers that the flu or H1N1 doesn't come home with Caleb. It could kill Olaf and I certainly do not want it at home. Another little girl died today in Georgia from H1N1 and several people I know are infected with it. It really sucks to have a person in our home with zero immune system. Wash your hands people and if you are sick, STAY HOME! I don't

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-73593142743925239442009-10-05T20:24:00.003-04:002009-10-05T21:09:28.875-04:00

Me and my lack of blogging!! My family just got back from a two week vacation to Disney World. It was fabulous, but hot! September is not the best month to visit Florida unless you like temperatures in the mid 90's with so much humidity that sweat is pouring off you as soon as you step outside. We stayed at Saratoga Springs in a two bedroom suite that had a kitchen and washer/dryer. The

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-64474634651510554632009-08-20T14:33:00.002-04:002009-08-20T15:02:44.950-04:00

I forgot I had turned on comment moderation and was thrilled to see comments from before Easter. I am such a dork! For those of you who want to find me on Facebook, just look for Misty Jorek in the Atlanta network. I should be super easy to find! My profile is private, so you'll have to add me as a friend before you see my page.I am taking Camille to the doctor this afternoon. She has been

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-14280096796214238452009-08-04T20:13:00.002-04:002009-08-04T20:33:29.416-04:00

I am so sorry to the two of you who still come here to read about my life. I am on Facebook constantly and there I update the status of my life.Homeschooling: Yes, we are on week five already. The children are doing DVD's and doing well. I was worried about Josiah, but he is right there with the rest of the first graders. We have a Disney vacation planned for the end of September so I am

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-79394146355676319392009-06-26T13:35:00.002-04:002009-06-26T13:43:42.288-04:00

I had my surgery yesterday and am feeling OK. The areas where my drains are hurt a bit, but it is not too bad. I can't wait to see the end results in a month or two when the swelling and bruising go away. Yay for perky girls again.A friend lost her 14 year old son yesterday in a accident involving a gun. That is all I know. I cannot imagine her grief. Please pray for them. He was always

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-6338790523264966532009-06-14T18:21:00.003-04:002009-06-14T18:39:12.503-04:00

Yes, I misspelled that on purpose.  My husband made Jucy Lucys tonight and they were yummers.  I spent today with the girls at WalMart doing some much needed grocery shopping.  The dogs are infested with fleas because apparently they can become immune to Frontline.  So, tomorrow I get to go to the vet to try to find flea medicine that will actually kill the fleas.  We put Flea Stoppers on our

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-64233382226250699752009-06-11T21:23:00.005-04:002009-06-11T22:27:06.555-04:00

Can I just say that I am so happy that Molly is blogging again? I love Molly. I love her honesty and her spiritual journey. I love that she can write so well that you can see exactly what she is trying to convey. Oh thank you Molly for blogging again. My good friend, Cheri, is also blogging again. Since I love and adore Cheri I think you too should read her blog. Oh, and I found out from a

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-3392284098260398632009-06-07T18:54:00.002-04:002009-06-07T19:23:25.804-04:00

We went to Callaway Gardens today so the family could enjoy the beach. I absolutely despise the beach and everything it entails. I hate getting sandy, I don't like the heat, I won't wear a swimsuit. The beach is torture for me. But, the littles had fun and that is all that matters. Ummmm....right? Camille sat with me in the shade and we complained about how hot is was and how Olaf wasn't

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-27255152347109963452009-06-04T11:23:00.002-04:002009-06-04T11:39:14.371-04:00

Caleb is out of school and the summer break has started. I have ordered the DVD's for the next school year for the three who will be homeschooled. I am little nervous about Josiah starting first grade though. I didn't do a great job this year and I fear he will be behind. It will be interesting to say the least. We are counting down until our Disney vacation. A little less than four months

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-44119252130912825222009-05-23T15:06:00.003-04:002009-05-23T15:31:05.328-04:00

First things first! On May 4th Simon turned two, and today is Grace's 8th birthday! My children are growing up. As a matter of fact, Camille wore make up today. Uh huh (nodding my head). A little mascara on the top lashes (which I had to put on for her) and some pretty blue eye liner. Ah, life is passing by so quickly.Olaf was in the hospital 2 weeks ago for a staph infection. It was just

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-65117085688865505252009-04-12T21:38:00.003-04:002009-04-12T21:46:53.326-04:00

Today was a good day. Simon had fun on his first Easter Egg hunt in our front yard. It was precious. Caleb, Camille, and Simon have a cold. First mono, now a cold. Oh Happy Day!!

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-11325196206620547552009-04-08T19:07:00.001-04:002009-04-08T19:07:29.237-04:00

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-80429303278367492832009-04-05T23:44:00.002-04:002009-04-06T00:00:16.985-04:00

I am tired and it is late. Simon is wearing me out. He only wants me. Not only that, he has learned how to talk and scream and throw a fit. I swore I would be a better parent and never, ever (God forbid!) allow my child to throw a fit or disobey me. HA! And I'll say it again for good measure. HA! I am too old to fight this little guy. The last one really is the most spoiled. Without a

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-80740514492599502802009-04-02T10:34:00.002-04:002009-04-02T11:04:38.381-04:00

Simon has mono. Where in the world did he get that? Now I am sure all the children will get it since we all share drinks and food. Oh well. At least I will know what it is once it hits. He is on steroids to help with the inflamed tonsils. Olaf has a follow up appointment with his doctor that admitted him to the hospital today. I will post any new information tomorrow. I don't think we are

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-43562830539032739822009-03-31T15:15:00.002-04:002009-03-31T19:09:52.928-04:00

Olaf's mouth and throat have responded well to the steroids, but the steroids have bad side effects too. He should be starting Imuran today which is good. In a few months, when the Imuran kicks in, they will be able to lower the Prednisone. It's a balancing act.Simon had to have his blood drawn today. They are looking for Epstein Barr. He had a fever for five days and now his tonsils are

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-50320854480854921712009-03-26T19:48:00.002-04:002009-03-26T19:49:55.698-04:00

Olaf is home and Simon has a fever. When it rains, it pours. I am tired both physically and emotionally. I wish I could quit. The end.

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-92185909785353617932009-03-24T19:37:00.002-04:002009-03-24T19:58:34.227-04:00

Olaf could be home tomorrow if he can swallow the medicine that the doctor wants him to come home with. If not tomorrow, then definitely on Thursday. He is beginning to heal even though he still has a lot of pain. He is on Dilaudid for pain right now and it does wonders for him. However, I don't think they will let him come home on that medicine. Vicodin, yes. Dilaudid, no. I am not sure

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-84852857329045259862009-03-20T15:19:00.002-04:002009-03-20T15:27:07.598-04:00

Just a quick note to let you all know that Olaf is in Crawford Long Hospital. If he responds to treatment we are looking at a 3 to 5 day hospital stay. He cannot swallow at all at this point and is in a lot of pain. Please do not call the hospital room. I will update here as we know more. He will be starting major doses of IV steroids at 4:00 pm. I will be leaving here around 7:00 pm to go

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-65440418737617273912009-03-16T19:03:00.003-04:002009-03-16T19:38:57.774-04:00

There is intercellular staining on monkey esophagus at a titer of 1:640. There is no staining with IgG on salt split skin. The Elisa for the anti-desmoglein-3 is positive. The Elisa for for anti-desmoglein-1 is negative. These findings are consistent with the diagnosis of pemphigus vulgaris.Olaf's diagnosis was confirmed today as Pemphigus Vulgaris. He is now on 80 mg of Prednisone to try to

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-388379953659840112009-03-05T19:54:00.002-05:002009-03-05T20:06:59.646-05:00

There were a few comments from the last post that made me want to clarify some things about Olaf's diagnosis.Pemphigus is an autoimmune disorder of the skin, therefore the diagnosis is usually made by a dermatologist. The rheumatologist didn't even test for pemphigus because that is not his specialty and it is *that* rare. All Olaf's tests that the rheumatologist did came back negative, so he

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-51122868496202572892009-03-03T18:28:00.002-05:002009-03-03T18:44:06.920-05:00

Thanks to the dermatologist of all doctors. Olaf's scalp biopsy came back positive for pemphigus. It is a very rare autoimmune disorder. As a matter of fact, the dermatologist said he has only seen one other case at his practice approximately ten years ago. So today they took another scalp biopsy and drew blood to send out for further evaluation to determine the severity of the pemphigus.

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-49706034266934318002009-02-17T13:43:00.002-05:002009-02-17T13:57:10.852-05:00

All of the test results thus far have been negative. We are still waiting for a few more results to come in, but for now Olaf moves on to the rheumatologist. Caleb had an EEG this morning for his seizure disorder. We should get those results in a few days. He hasn't had a seizure for several years, but he has been on his medicine as well. He gained 17 pounds since his last visit about 8

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-45483231738325816382009-02-11T13:13:00.002-05:002009-02-11T13:18:20.426-05:00

the sores themselves are not cancer, but we figured that much since they heal with meds. We won't know the results from the other cultures until Monday or later. My house is a mess because I am lazy. Anyone want to clean for me?

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-19145944084929829822009-02-05T14:34:00.001-05:002009-02-05T14:45:26.830-05:00

Olaf has his biopsy on Monday. I'll keep you posted.

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-35814182603036812492009-01-30T18:10:00.001-05:002009-01-30T18:10:49.530-05:00

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-29806475975249494442009-01-30T16:28:00.000-05:002009-01-30T16:29:02.393-05:00

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-16443573987595563672009-01-30T13:02:00.004-05:002009-01-30T13:17:27.574-05:00

Look at my coolio blog. Thanks Heather for telling me about that website. If you use Blogger, look at the little link up in the left corner and you too can have cool backgrounds. Olaf's mouth is such a mess again. He called the doctor and asked to be put back on the medicines. I have no idea what is going on with that man. I sure hope we can get a diagnosis. He cannot live on antibiotics

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-63827815616036651272009-01-28T17:34:00.003-05:002009-01-28T17:36:51.201-05:00

I had to reset my blog. I absolutely hate the awful pink color background, but until I figure out how to change it, you're stuck looking at it. The good news is I now have comments. The picture on top is Olaf and I on our wedding day, January 23, 1988. Gosh I was cute! Where does all this self esteem come from I wonder? Hmmmm.... I think it comes from Cheri.

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-51348044384121425272009-01-24T19:32:00.002-05:002009-01-24T20:36:05.707-05:00

I absolutely have the best husband in the world.  While on our lunch/breakfast date at Cracker Barrel, my husband looks at me from across the table and says, "I don't know how it is possible to love someone more each day, but I love you so much." Then he started to tear up.  He took a deep breath and composed himself so I wouldn't cry too.  After lunch we did a little shopping.  We went to Rack

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-22174733004388276642009-01-22T09:28:00.003-05:002009-01-22T09:56:13.843-05:00

Olaf finished his medicine for his mouth a few days ago, and now his mouth sores are coming back.  He was on a strong antiviral, a very strong antibiotic, and a steroid for 14 days!  He goes back to the doctor on Monday, however his mouth and throat will be covered by that time.  My guess is that the doctor will want to biopsy the sores and perhaps do more invasive tests to look for leukemia and

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-78777115274605251022009-01-20T13:55:00.003-05:002009-01-20T14:01:30.981-05:00

Rosa sat so Martin could walk,Martin walked so Obama could run,Obama ran so our children can fly.

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-47205122244619712152009-01-18T19:50:00.002-05:002009-01-18T20:31:27.741-05:00

Until LOST returns!  I can't wait to see what happens.  Five days until my 21st wedding anniversary.  January 23, 1988 I married a 19 year old kid and now I have a 40 year old hottie.  Why do men look better as they age?  It really isn't fair.  I just look old and fat.  I am listening to Luther right now, holding sleeping Simon, and typing one handed. Talented, eh?  We went to Costco today and

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-78533120197515927842009-01-10T11:22:00.002-05:002009-01-10T11:27:20.371-05:00

Can be seen here.  It was too long to upload to YouTube:)  This one is only 10 minutes and we have FIFTY minutes total, so there will be more people.  Oh yes, much more.Olaf saw the doctor yesterday and all his blood work came back good.  That was great news!  So now he is on some serious antibiotics, steroids, and an antiviral with the hopes that it will finally cure him of these mouth sores.  

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-79881918492266750182009-01-06T17:47:00.004-05:002009-01-06T18:11:54.096-05:00

"I have three things I'd like to say today.  First, while you were sleeping last night, 30,000 kids died of starvation or diseases related to malnutrition.  Second, most of you don't give a shit.  What's worse is that you're more upset with the fact that I said shit than the fact that 30,000 kids died last night." - Tony Campolo"Water is fluid, soft, and yielding.  But water will wear away rock,

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-18143448154756688312009-01-02T22:12:00.002-05:002009-01-02T22:31:52.443-05:00

Here it is. A New Year. A fresh start. A clean slate. LOVE THAT!However, I need to update everyone on my husband's health. For the several years his health has been declining. He has odd symptoms off and on like numbness in his arm or hands, muscle weakness, very tired all the time, generally not feeling well. The symptoms come and go and no matter how much I nagged, he never went to the

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-4189946422273869172008-12-24T10:45:00.002-05:002008-12-24T11:49:24.670-05:00

Tonight we celebrate Christmas. We eat cold cuts and crusty rolls, we open presents, we wade through wrapping paper and boxes; but tonight we will have a 19 month old who may (or may not) be able to open his own presents and that makes me excited just thinking about it. Tomorrow we open stockings and eat lasagna, garlic bread, and Ceasar salad. The 26th is Josiah's birthday and we will spend

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-75945519885892845332008-12-17T19:51:00.001-05:002008-12-17T19:51:38.035-05:00

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-60165136635745552682008-12-16T21:22:00.002-05:002008-12-16T21:43:26.248-05:00

It is the 16th! WOW! I haven't wrapped one present yet. I need to get busy. Not only is it Christmas, but my little guy turns SIX on the 26th. Yep, Josiah is almost six. ALL BOY! He punches, kicks, screams, whines, yells, and makes so much noise that I want to smack him sometimes. He is so tall, so thin, and so handsome I cannot even tell you. His permanent teeth are coming in and he

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-7894700057469003462008-12-13T20:46:00.001-05:002008-12-13T20:46:50.373-05:00

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207144.post-49230493384618778192008-11-26T19:39:00.001-05:002008-11-26T19:39:59.191-05:00

Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896836765059906122noreply@blogger.com0