Walk out of the Lions game? December 22, 2006

Normally I would not have noticed this link on the WordPress home page, but we have tickets to this game. If people actually do this, it should be interesting.

Walk Out Announced for Detroit Lions Game

Personally, I would have a problem walking out half-way through a game I paid good money for. But then I’m not agonizing over all these losses either. I’m not into sports and I’m probably the least competitive person you’ll meet (unless we’re playing Euchre or Dr. Mario, of course). I’m just there for the experience.

Healthy? Or not? December 21, 2006

Mike had his MRI follow-up with the neurosurgeon on Tuesday and we have great news: the mass in his brain still looks completely harmless! We made a collective decision with the doctor to keep coming back every December just to check for abnormalities. You never can be too safe. MRIs and neurosurgeons will just be one of our annual holiday traditions!

So Tuesday he had a clean bill of health but then Wednesday he had a turn for the worst. Mike started feeling pain when swallowing and got in to the doctor right away (he’s so much more cautious about this health stuff since the brain tumor. I don’t blame him.) As it turns out, he has tonsilitis. Yes, that’s right. Tonsilitis. Who gets tonsilitis anymore? It’s crazy. He was prescribed amoxicillin and no kissing.   With the medicine he should no longer be contagious after Friday, but I think we still won’t chance the kissing. He wouldn’t even let me sleep in the bed last night. He kicked me to the couch. He was oh so apologetic and explained that it was only because I was pregnant and he wanted to be extra careful. Yeah sure, he only cares about the baby now, not me. Who cares if I get tonsilitis, but we wouldn’t want to harm the baby. I guess I don’t blame him for that one either.

My Elfamorphosis December 18, 2006

I just made a total elf of myself! Check me out by clicking the link below:

http://www.elfyourself.com/?userid=cb333b38fd10fb45d9e9d07G06121810

And here’s an even cuter elf:

http://www.elfyourself.com/?userid=cb333b38fd10fb45d9e9d07G06121812  

Early Christmas present December 12, 2006

I have so much to blog about and limited work time to waste on writing it all. I’ll do my best…

Mike’s employer held another Puck Buck auction. Puck Bucks are fake dollars affectionately named after the owner. The salesmen earn them by selling cars. And since Mike is an excellent salesman, he always earns lots of Puck Bucks for these auctions. The dealership then buys lots of great prizes and auctions them off. Last week they had another auction and Mike was able to win an XBox 360 and two iPod Nano’s (one for each of us). So we basically had an early Christmas. Mike got exactly what he wanted, and I got something I secretly wanted but would never pay any of my own money for. I am loving this iPod. I can import all my favorite songs from my favorite CDs and listen anytime, anywhere. So far I’ve listened at the grocery store, at Lowe’s, in my house while cleaning, and in the waiting room of the MRI department. It’s great fun.

Wondering why I was in the waiting room of the MRI department? Mike had to have his annual MRI to check up on the congenital tumor they found last year. His follow up with the neurologist is next week and then we’ll find out the results of the test. We’re keeping our fingers crossed but we aren’t too concerned. He’s been feeling okay. Not walking funny or slurring his words or anything like that. Thank goodness, because that would be a scary sight: big six foot redhead swaggering around like a drunk. Kind of like last year’s MRI when he fell asleep in the waiting room with his legs crossed. When they called his name he rushed to stand up and walk to the door, not realizing his right leg was completely asleep. It was quite a funny sight. I’m still laughing about it a year later.

Thanksgiving was great December 12, 2006

Oh yes, Thanksgiving was a wonderful day. I took pictures but none of them turned out well. Claudia’s turned out great, so hop over to her blog and check them out!

I bought all the food (thanks to Heather for braving the grocery store with me) but didn’t do much of the cooking. Everyone was offering to help so I delegated everything! I’m pretty sure it only worked out that way because I’m preggo, so next year will be totally different. For one thing, I’ll have a baby in tow so I’ll probably ask everyone to bring the food. I’ve already passed off the honor of roasting the turkey to Grandma & Grandpa Richmond.

Thanksgiving is becoming my favorite holiday. I love being able to open my home up to family and friends. It’s one of the few holidays that’s simply about spending time with those you love and being thankful for what you have. Every year we have a different mix of people but I think that’s what makes it so special. I will always remember the year that Dan & Heather came with Josiah still in utero. She was nine months+ pregnant so they couldn’t travel to be with either of their families, so they joined us instead! I remember Heather was hesitant at my invitation at first because they weren’t family, but I insisted because our friends are like family to us. The label is just a technicality.

This year Mike’s aunt and uncle and their son were able to join us. Uncle Paul usually has to work on Thanksgiving but this year he got lucky! We don’t see them very often and I’m so glad they were able to join us. Aunt Kathy brought the most delicious homemade apple pie (you’ll see it in Claudia’s picture collage of the food). She baked it that morning so it would still be warm. Now that is a woman to be admired, one who has a proper appreciation for fresh baked apple pie.

All in all, it was another successful Thanksgiving and I look forward to next year!

Evandalism December 11, 2006

http://www.reverendfun.com/index.php?language=en&date=20061211

Urgent prayer request – mother in early labor December 8, 2006

Please, please pray for my co-worker and his wife. She is 6 months pregnant, not due until March 6, but last night her water broke. I’m not sure what the outcome looks like, or what kind of medical treatment they can do for this sort of thing. They are young newlyweds and this is their first child. I can’t imagine what kind of emotions they are going through right now. They are devout Christians but that doesn’t mean that in times like these they still aren’t scared. So let’s just pray for a miracle and peace for the two of them and their extended families as they muddle through this time of uncertainty.

Thank you!

**UPDATE: She gave birth to a healthy baby boy on Tuesday night. He weighed in at 2 lb. 7 oz. He cried as soon as he was delivered (a good sign!) and he is already breathing on his own without the respirator. He’ll need to stay in the hospital for a few months but all signs point to a long and healthy future for this new kiddo! Thank you for your prayers!

Countdowns December 4, 2006

I wanted to put countdowns on my sidebar but couldn’t find a way to do it with wordpress. Oh well.

I’m counting down to baby due day: May 19
and I’m counting down to Spiderman 3: May 4.

I don’t know which I’m more excited about! Okay, I do, but Spiderman does make a close second.