How you live

We have talked a lot lately in Sunday school about how your testimony is mostly non verbal.  When tested, how do you react.  Generally, not as well as we wish we would.  I guess because of all of the discussions, I am hyper aware of my reactions.

On a good note, I went to the doc.  She put me on low dose estrogen.  Every time I had a hot flash my blood pressure would shoot up 50-60 points.  We are trying as little as possible and reevaluating after the first of the year.  So far, the night sweats have stopped and I'm almost back to a normal range of temperatures and my blood pressure is on an even keel.

Thanksgiving was a mix of good and bad.  It was great to have Tdawg home.  He has had a rough semester.  I haven't seen much of him, so it was so nice to be able to cook and talk.  It was just the four of us for the actual turkey day.  Nice and low key.  I cooked enough for an army...and many plates went back with Tdawg to college.

My sis and bil came in just for Friday night dinner at Phil's.  It was a fun night of reminiscing. The rest of the weekend was mostly spent watching movies and relaxing.  Just the way I like it.

However, the ice maker broke.  If you try to use the ice machine, the breaker trips and the whole fridge shuts off.  Lovely. Fortunately, as long as you don't mess with the ice maker, the fridge and freezer stay blessedly cold.  Thankfully, we bought the extended warranty (we never do that) and so it should be fixed tomorrow and free.

The phone inexplicably quit working.  We don't use our home phone that often, so not that big of a deal.  It isn't on our end, so it should be fixed by Thursday and free.

The Jeep we just bought has a bad master cylinder!  Yikes.  Thankfully, also under warranty.  The mechanic said it has been occurring frequently.  Some Jeeps only have 800 miles on them.  Well, at least it is fixable and free!  Should have it back by next week.  (So glad it didn't breakdown half way to the Ham.  You might ask, what is halfway to the Ham= nothing!)

While picking up drinks at the local gro, Buddy slipped and fell in the parking lot.  Quite the sight to see all 6'6" going down. Scared both of us.  He was shaken up but uninjured.

Tdawg's shoulder is bothering him again.  The trainer has him set up for an MRI on Turesday.  I'm hoping it won't require surgery.  Finals are almost next week.  Then he is off until February. 

I was feeling overwhelmed anyway. I have a lot of Christmas projects that I may not finish. :(   And then all of this.  I know most of it is small.  But such a hassle to call these 1-800 numbers to set up repairs.  Ugh!  So, I just wanted to kick back.  I was watching The Voice and gunshots rang out.  My goodness.  In the 'hood?  Yes, some jerks are spotlight deer hunting behind our house.  Good gravy Lucy, can we just have a little peace and quiet?  I called the sheriff's office (they don't care).  But the Game Warden cares!  Hopefully, they can nab the idiots.  Seriously, we are in a neighborhood.  And not that far from the highway.  Someone is going to get hurt!

Life should calm down now, right?  Well, not so much.  My father in law called. Interesting.  Haven't heard from them in almost two years. I hope this isn't opening a can of worms (as my mother would say).

Some days, I feel as though I'm being tested.  Standing in the furnace with Rack, Shack and Benny. As with most, I have good days and not so good days.  I let someone cut in line ahead of me at Walmart. I should get a crown for that?  Sometimes, getting out of Walmart without slapping someone is crown worthy!  Maybe I need just a little more work!