Random Thoughts

I know I've been quiet lately. Last week on Monday our air conditioner broke. Isabelle started complaining on Tuesday that the right side of her abdomen hurt. On Wednesday, after seeing our family doc, I took her to the ER. He couldn't rule out appendicitis without a CT scan.

Several hours later we headed home with the prognosis that she had a gastrointestinal virus. Personally, I was afraid she was maybe experiencing cramps of the feminine kind. I would have hated for this to have been how she would be introduced to her cycles. Craig was out of town and ready to hop on a flight home if they were going to operate.

As for Isabelle, she said she was hoping to have a few days in the hospital and would I please get her a private room. She also enjoyed the wheelchair ride. She did NOT like getting an i.v.

My diabetic father had a horrible foot infection. We were fearing the worst. So far the antibiotics are working. I vow to get all my excess weight off. Notice I haven't posted any weight loss. That's because there hasn't been any. *frustrating*

The last week and a half has been spent either at the pool or at my mom-in-laws. The downstairs was unbearable ..... until today. When we woke up I thought the house was freezing!! Its amazing how one's perception changes of what is and is not tolerable after doing without.

Anyways, all this to say I've missed blogging and reading blogs. But my time and my plans have not been my own.

Today at mass Father said that we need to become more pure of heart so that we can pray "Thy will be done." He said God always answers our prayers with a YES or a NO. And that we need to pray to be able to accept the NO's. That's somewhat hard for me to live. I mean, I'm all for accepting God's will as long as it doesn't hurt or make me sad ......... I obviously have a long way to go. ;-)

Last week our neighbor's wife died after a long battle with cancer. My heart goes out to him. He's now by himself in his big house. I think of him often when I feel like I'm going to go crazy from all the noise and chaos. I need to remember that I am thankful for 6 loud voices and toys/clothes/shoes/bags/books/magazines/swimsuits/towels scattered everywhere. I really am. I can't imagine his loneliness and keeping busy as I see him doing. He looks like he's fired his lawn service because he's out doing yard work everyday.

I spoke with him at the pool (for the first time) last week. I didn't know what I was going to say to him but I didn't want to ignore him, either. He ended up talking to me for over 20 mins.

I baked him some bread in my new convection oven but it turned out burnt. Either convection ovens are over-rated or I'm an idiot when it comes to operating fancy equipment. My Craig is the sweetest and bought me a stainless steel Electrolux double oven. I'm sure he was expecting better meals. So far I've cooked dried meatloaf, burnt bread, overcooked pizza and hard cookies.

I need more practice.

Last week and the beginning of this week were not what I had planned. Thy will be done.