Awe~

I almost did it today...

While we were in the park,

a guy was trying to sell off this little girl.

I was so tempted,

but instead...

I gave her a little lovin'

& 

prayed that she would find a loving home.

Had a wonderful Sunday walking around 

in the woods taking pictures.

What a relaxing way to start the week...

XoXo

<3

Green Eyes~

14 years ago,

I fell in love with these green eyes.

Not really looking to 

adopt a furry friend at the time,

but knew that I couldn't leave him 

where I found him.

It is amazing how when you 

aren't looking you find

exactly what you need.

Even after all these years,

he still has my heart

& 

I fall in love with him 

all over again,

when I look into his 

eyes...

XoXo

<3

3 in 1 Part 2~

Well, 

it has been an interesting week.

I have spent most of it recovering.

Feel like it has been lots of Liquids,

Cranberries & Sleep.

Over a month ago,

I started to make some healthy changes.

It has been over a month since 

I last drank a soda.

I have introduced gluten free food

 into my diet trying to see if it reduces 

my migraines.

Lastly,

tiny treats...

This amazing little blueberry pie,

came from Carolina Pie Company.

I try to make it last two sittings.

You have to enjoy life, 

even if it means somethings 

are done in moderation...

XoXo

<3

Back in the Jungle~

No rest for the weary...

Today,

 it was back out into the jungle.

Taking the boys to school,

running limited errands

& 

then homework.

Have to admit,

I took a few cat naps today.

Drinking lots & lots of 

water & cranberry juice.

Made a phone call back to the 

hospital to inform them of 

my experience on Saturday 

and how I was mis-diagnosed.

Will they do anything or follow up?!?

Who knows,

but at least I did my part by

telling them my story 

& 

they can take it from there.

If I have learned nothing else

in this life...

I have learned that you must 

speak up for yourself.

It is nice if you have someone

that is there and can do it on your

behalf, but if that is not the 

case, make a point of doing it for 

yourself!  

You may not only end up 

saving your life, 

 you might just save someone else's

as well...

XoXo

<3

3-1~

Since Friday,

 I have been really quiet.

Trying to take care of myself.

By Saturday night I couldn't

stand the pain any more.

I went to the ER.

 After many 

hours of being left alone in a room,

the "brilliant" Dr. came back 

 to tell me that he thought it 

was a virus & here are some meds,

 come back if the condition gets worse...

Hmmm,

I walked into the ER with a temp of 105,

doubled over in pain 

& 

very dehydrated.

How much worse exactly do I have 

to get to come back?!?

In the time that I was there 

the only thing he did was order

a urine test to make sure I wasn't

pregnant...

Walking in, I could tell him I 

wasn't,

but how could I know that 

as a mere mortal?!?

Grrr...

Anyways,

after being given medication

for symptoms that I didn't have.

I came back to the apt & stayed 

curled up until this morning.

After a whole day wasted in the

ER once again.

I Actually had a competent

Dr. this time.

 He gave me a real exam,

blood test & once again urine,

then off to X-Ray.

Got back & was hooked up to 

a rather fast dripping IV.

3 bags of fluid later...

Come to find out I have 

a really bad Kidney Infection.

I could complain,

but what is the point.

Bottom line is,

you have to be your own 

health advocate.

If you feel one Dr. isn't 

listening or treating you properly,

seek the advice of another.

After all, 

it is your body.

XoXo

<3