Ike Virus

Well, I decided to blog today, not only because I am at home again for my 3rd sick day this week, but also because our t.v. isn't working, and I am awake from one of my many naps today. For those of you who don't know, I caught the "Ike Virus." That's right, the "Ike Virus." It started last Friday, when the air changed. I had a terrible headache, then a sore throat, then my sinus headaches were unbearable. I decided to go to work Monday, although I had blown my nose so much that I looked a little on the "Rudolph" side. By Monday evening I felt miserable, I called in a sub, went to the doctor, got tons of meds, and rested before trying to go back Wednesday. Well, Wednesday, I felt worse, not to mention, my sister caught the Ike Virus and she stayed home as well. My poor husband had the daunting task of caring for us both! :) I went back to work Thursday, to come home feeling worse than I did the day before. Once again, I called in a sub and here I sit, Friday, at home, with no t.v., a quiet house (Mark went in to the office and Kim is already better). What ever will I do with my day. I think I am going to take another nap in between coughing up a lung and feeling the effects of my 5 medications. Or maybe I'll play with Myko- he's just sitting here, staring, confused as to why I am here on a workday, I'm sure. Sheesh! My poor students and more importantly, my poor husband! Who wants to look at a virused (?) mess! Hopefully this weekend the LORD will bring a renewed health and energy, not to mention rest, so that I can make it to Small Group Sunday and back to work Monday. We'll see!

Better Late than Never...

Well, I know it's been awhile since we've updated our blog, so here we go...

1. Many of you didn't know this, but I have been on crutches for about 2 weeks. Let me say, as much as I enjoyed rubbing my armpits raw and being wheel-chaired around IKEA with my husband, it was really great news today when my doctor declared that I could toss the crutches aside! Hooray! I will say that I now have much more of an appreciation for being about to walk and exercise. It is a humbling experience to be limited in such a way. 

2. Myko Update- Myko weighs 11.2 pounds now and he is 2 weeks away from ending his ability to impregnate a female puppy. I am hoping that he will calm down a bit after some of the "life" is taken out of him, if you know what I mean. We do love him! Puppy school is up next, right after he is snipped. We'll keep you posted!

3. Shevawn's School Stuff- Well, I started back to school just 3 weeks ago, but man it feels a lot longer than that! I am really enjoying teaching the GT students. Their sense of humor is so much fun, and they really are a different breed. I love it! I am having the hardest time adjusting to going back to work. My sleep schedule is terrible, and I drag all morning long. Hopefully, it will get better.... Lately, I've been feeling a little lonely at school. I am at the end of the hall, not on a team, and I don't get many visitors. Anyone who knows me, knows that I am a social person, and I crave interaction. I told Mark that I felt that maybe the LORD is preparing me to enjoy quiet and enjoy being with myself (as weird as that sounds). One day, if I am blessed to stay home when we have children, I will need to be able to be around "just me" and the kiddos, and the social interaction will be limited. I will just try to prepare myself now, right???

* Insert funny quote here: Let's see.... students say funny things everyday, but what about me? Well... a couple of days ago, I was trying to tell my students to move a little faster in class. I said, "You guys are moving at the speed of a tortoise and you really need to move at the speed of a hare." Except that's not quite what I said.... What really came out was, " You guys are moving at the speed of a tortoise and you really need to move at the speed of a whore." Whoa.... did I just say what I thought I said--- yep.... the kids looked at me, and I just said--- uhhh.... "Word Vomit!" and we moved on. Wouldn't you believe that there is still a group of girls that remind me daily about that comment. :) Hopefully I did not encourage any pre teens to get pregnant.

4. Mark's Update- I asked Mark to give an update. He said he will post some things later, but here is his short list to describe where he is: working, reading, football watching, and relaxing. Wow.... his update is shorter and more relaxing than mine! Any surprises there?

Here's a pic of Myks and I.... We'll post some pics of our update office this weekend! Love you all!