Last week I attended a seminar focused on understanding poverty as it relates to students in school. The speaker mentioned "To gain achievement, one must give up relationships" and later gain new, better ones. The speaker was referring to kids who are in "the wrong crowd." But, this statement really stood out to me.
Over the past few years, I have both lost and given up many relationships. I have dealt with people who just didn't understand my life. To be completely honest, it is hard to be close with people who do not understand your life and are unable to relate to it. Although there have been times that I missed having friends, there are other things more important: being a good mother, focusing on my marriage, finishing school to help better my family's lives, etc.
So, if you are someone I don't talk to that often anymore, please know that I am just trying to achieve some very important goals that I have set for myself.
Hearing this from someone I don't know, "To gain achievement, one must give up relationships" made me feel assured that it's not about how other people feel, it's about how I feel, and this is what I have to do to get to a better place in my life.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
John 16:33
While I was listening to KSBJ the other morning on the way to school, they mentioned a Bible verse that I would like to share with you.
John 16:33 (New International Version, ©2010)
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
As I sat there and replayed this verse in my head, it made me feel a sense of reassurance. Kyle and I have been trying to better ourselves and our lives and it has been a very difficult road. It has been so stressful and overwhelming.
After both of the kids recently came down with the flu, I became very discouraged. I have a deadline of when I have to finish school and now I am set back an additional week. Staying home for a week after getting a taste of life outside of the home was very difficult. After hearing this verse, it made me realize that no matter the hardships I am going through, they do not compare to what Jesus went through for me. I am finally realizing that my trials and tribulations have only made me a stronger person.
John 16:33 (New International Version, ©2010)
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
As I sat there and replayed this verse in my head, it made me feel a sense of reassurance. Kyle and I have been trying to better ourselves and our lives and it has been a very difficult road. It has been so stressful and overwhelming.
After both of the kids recently came down with the flu, I became very discouraged. I have a deadline of when I have to finish school and now I am set back an additional week. Staying home for a week after getting a taste of life outside of the home was very difficult. After hearing this verse, it made me realize that no matter the hardships I am going through, they do not compare to what Jesus went through for me. I am finally realizing that my trials and tribulations have only made me a stronger person.
Friday, February 4, 2011
With Good News... Comes Bad News
Good News: After 12 days of a fever, Tayler is finally fever free. Her new antibiotics appear to be working.
Bad News: I took Colton to the doctor day. Last night, his temperature was 99.6. Although not a fever, higher than normal. He has been diagnosed with the flu as well. They had to run 2 tests on him because the first one appeared to be "borderline" so since I caught it early, he is able to be treated with the actual flu medicine. The doctor said she predicts he will be better by the end of the week.
I asked the doctor why it took nearly 2 weeks for him to get it from Tayler. She said "Good question. He didn't get it from Tayler." Apparantly he has been exposed to a different strain from someone else. He wasn't feeling too bad this morning but he is in pretty bad shape now. He NEVER takes a nap and he actually changed his clothes and got in bed on his own.
Summary of the past 2 weeks til now...
Tayler -"common" cold, pink eye, flu, ear infections, pneumonia
Colton - "commmon" cold, pink eye, flu
Kyle - sinus infection, ear infection, pink eye
Me - nasal congestion & runny nose, watery eyes (i.e. allergies)
Let's just hope I stay "lucky" and don't catch any of the craziness going on in my house!!
Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers. If Kyle misses any more work, it will not be good. If I miss any more student teaching, I imagine it won't be good.
Like I said before, when it rains, it pours. :(
Bad News: I took Colton to the doctor day. Last night, his temperature was 99.6. Although not a fever, higher than normal. He has been diagnosed with the flu as well. They had to run 2 tests on him because the first one appeared to be "borderline" so since I caught it early, he is able to be treated with the actual flu medicine. The doctor said she predicts he will be better by the end of the week.
I asked the doctor why it took nearly 2 weeks for him to get it from Tayler. She said "Good question. He didn't get it from Tayler." Apparantly he has been exposed to a different strain from someone else. He wasn't feeling too bad this morning but he is in pretty bad shape now. He NEVER takes a nap and he actually changed his clothes and got in bed on his own.
Summary of the past 2 weeks til now...
Tayler -"common" cold, pink eye, flu, ear infections, pneumonia
Colton - "commmon" cold, pink eye, flu
Kyle - sinus infection, ear infection, pink eye
Me - nasal congestion & runny nose, watery eyes (i.e. allergies)
Let's just hope I stay "lucky" and don't catch any of the craziness going on in my house!!
Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers. If Kyle misses any more work, it will not be good. If I miss any more student teaching, I imagine it won't be good.
Like I said before, when it rains, it pours. :(
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Tayler's Status :(
Sorry, don't have much to post, except for that I am stressed out and emotionally drained!!
On Friday, 21st, I took the kids to the dr. because they had been coughing a lot. I was hoping to catch something starting before it got bad. The dr. thought they just had a cold and gave us a prescription for cough medicine. The following day, Tayler woke up with a fever and diarhhea. (sorry if that is t.m.i) I thought she just had a stomach bug. On Monday afternoon (Jan. 24th) I received an e-mail from the preschool stating that a child in Tayler's class had been diagnosed with the flu the Friday before... the Friday I had taken them to the dr. However, at the time, I did not know about this!! So, I looked online and read that the flu can sometimes resemble the common cold. So, the next morning, Tuesday, Jan. 25th, I took Tayler to the dr. They tested her for the flu and strep throat... she came back positive for the flu. I read online that the flu lasts 7-10 days. Yesterday was day 11 of her having a fever. Also, her cough has gotten much worse.
Today I had a seminar at school. Kyle has not been feeling well so he stayed home with Tayler today. I made an apt. for 11:30. We were released for lunch at 11:30 right down the street from the doctor's office so I met up with Kyle and Tayler there. The dr. said her fever from the flu should be gone by now. So, we were sent to the hospital to have a cheat x-ray done on her. I took her to the hospital while Kyle took himself to the dr. In addition, Tayler's ear infection has gotten worse, plus she has an ear infection in her other ear. Apparantly the antibiotic was simply not strong enough for the infection.
Kyle has a sinus infection, ear infection and pink eye. (Both kids have had bouts with pink the past 2 weeks as well.) Tayler's results came back about 1 1/2 hours ago and she has a minor case of pnemonia. She received antibiotics via a shot today and will start oral antibiotics tomorrow.
So, I went to walgreens to pick up the antibiotics. After waiting in line for nearly 30 minutes, the pharmacist said she has no record of a prescription for her. So, I left very aggitated. (I have already had a very emotional day plus very stressed out the past week from her being sick and me missing so much school.) After being on hold for 10 minutes with the answering service at the doctor's office, I finally got in touch with a nurse who confirmed the prescription was sent. She said she would call and give it to them again verbally. So, looks like I will be calling first and taking another trip to the store to get her medicine.
Please keep our family in your thoughts and prayers while we all adjust to this new lifestyle and new germs. I am also battling a cold but I am trying to be a trooper. I don't touch my face, sanitize and wash my hands like crazy, etc. Why is it the mom is always the one taking care of everyone? I guess mommies just know best. (P.S. Tayler was very excited to see me when I came into the dr.'s office. Dr. visits just aren't the same with daddy... Kyle had to leave the room during her shot, during which I had to hold her down. Daddies are such softies! ;) )
On Friday, 21st, I took the kids to the dr. because they had been coughing a lot. I was hoping to catch something starting before it got bad. The dr. thought they just had a cold and gave us a prescription for cough medicine. The following day, Tayler woke up with a fever and diarhhea. (sorry if that is t.m.i) I thought she just had a stomach bug. On Monday afternoon (Jan. 24th) I received an e-mail from the preschool stating that a child in Tayler's class had been diagnosed with the flu the Friday before... the Friday I had taken them to the dr. However, at the time, I did not know about this!! So, I looked online and read that the flu can sometimes resemble the common cold. So, the next morning, Tuesday, Jan. 25th, I took Tayler to the dr. They tested her for the flu and strep throat... she came back positive for the flu. I read online that the flu lasts 7-10 days. Yesterday was day 11 of her having a fever. Also, her cough has gotten much worse.
Today I had a seminar at school. Kyle has not been feeling well so he stayed home with Tayler today. I made an apt. for 11:30. We were released for lunch at 11:30 right down the street from the doctor's office so I met up with Kyle and Tayler there. The dr. said her fever from the flu should be gone by now. So, we were sent to the hospital to have a cheat x-ray done on her. I took her to the hospital while Kyle took himself to the dr. In addition, Tayler's ear infection has gotten worse, plus she has an ear infection in her other ear. Apparantly the antibiotic was simply not strong enough for the infection.
Kyle has a sinus infection, ear infection and pink eye. (Both kids have had bouts with pink the past 2 weeks as well.) Tayler's results came back about 1 1/2 hours ago and she has a minor case of pnemonia. She received antibiotics via a shot today and will start oral antibiotics tomorrow.
So, I went to walgreens to pick up the antibiotics. After waiting in line for nearly 30 minutes, the pharmacist said she has no record of a prescription for her. So, I left very aggitated. (I have already had a very emotional day plus very stressed out the past week from her being sick and me missing so much school.) After being on hold for 10 minutes with the answering service at the doctor's office, I finally got in touch with a nurse who confirmed the prescription was sent. She said she would call and give it to them again verbally. So, looks like I will be calling first and taking another trip to the store to get her medicine.
Please keep our family in your thoughts and prayers while we all adjust to this new lifestyle and new germs. I am also battling a cold but I am trying to be a trooper. I don't touch my face, sanitize and wash my hands like crazy, etc. Why is it the mom is always the one taking care of everyone? I guess mommies just know best. (P.S. Tayler was very excited to see me when I came into the dr.'s office. Dr. visits just aren't the same with daddy... Kyle had to leave the room during her shot, during which I had to hold her down. Daddies are such softies! ;) )
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