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Gallstones

It's official.  I have gallstones.  Now I have to wait to hear from my Dr. to see what she recommends.  I think she will say surgery, she already told me if there are stones I will have surgery.  I think that is just to prevent future pain and problems.  Not much else going on....

Still sick

I went to the Dr. today and she confirmed that it is probably my gallbladder and is sending me for a ultrasound tomorrow.  She said that the CAT scan will probably not pick up stones.  The ultrasound will.  If there are stones, I will get surgery.  This is not coming at a good time as I have very little benefit time at work.  Disability does not pay very much either.  So we will be struggling and may have to depend on Travis' paycheck to get by.  Besides, if I apply for any services, they will probably count his check too. 

I have been having some pain and feeling feverish today.  I hope they figure out what is wrong, so I can get to feeling better.  Linda

Happy Anniversary

Two years ago, I left my ex.  It is hard to believe its been two years since my children and I escaped that living hell.  I used to pray for a way out and had such feelings of hopelessness.  I am glad that I found the strength and support needed to leave. 

On to more not so good news.  I am sick as a dog.  I ended up going to the hospital last night with what they think is gallbladder problems.  I have to follow up with my regular Dr. on Monday.  I won't go into disgusting details but just say that I feel awful! 

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Weekend update

I have not made it over to the fair to take photos.  I guess I'll have to take them on Monday when I go to pick things up.  It was hot today and I really can't afford to spend the admition fee to get in and then buy a disposable camera to take the photos.  I am having a hard time with money and have gotten behind on bills which doesn't help.  I have been having to rely on credit cards and that makes it worse.  I'm really in a fix.  It doesn't help that Sarah's father hasn't given me any child support but Sarah says he always is buying lots of groceries.   Travis is continuing to enjoy his job but did not enjoy his first paycheck!  He only got paid $36 dollars and was so mad.  He thought that was all he was getting a week.  We called and they said their pay period ended that day and he was only paid one day.  So he will get more than that next week! 

I picked some nice zucchini and a little squash.  I need to get a recipe for zucchini bread and also make up some of my summer pasta sauce.  I saute zucchini, yellow squash, onions, a little garlic and add it to chunky tomato sauce or stew tomatos and put it over pasta.  Not much else going on...  as usual! 

p.s. Daisy is also doing good in her new home!

Fair update

Quick fair update.  Sarah and I did well on our entries.  I received BLUE for the following:

Summer Squash, Potted Plant, Wildflower boquet, foliage arrangement.

RED for Zucchini, Original arrangement and photography.

White for photography

Sarah got Red for squash, Blue for 2 wildflower arrangements!  So we did well considering. 

Bad Blogger, Bad!

Yes I am ashamed.  I haven't written since the 4th of July!  I guess I've had other things on my mind.  Not alot goin on here at the base of the mountains.  I'm getting ready for the fair.  I sent in my photos for judging yesterday and today, Sarah and I are going to finish up our boquets.  I need to go over to the dollar store and get a couple for vases.  There is a house down the street from my work with some lovely pink hydrangea.  I am thinking about stopping to ask for a couple to add to the cream pitcher bouquet.  My squash have not been doing well.  They have blossom end rot.  I need to get some epsom salts to mix into the watering can.  I heard that helps.  I don't think I will be entering the plant into the fair.  It is not in good condition.  I should of entered the pepper instead, its a beauty!  Hopefully this week, we will have fair pictures here and some ribbons!  Linda