Pinewood Derby, Doctor, Enchanted Revelry and More Snow

Greetings Folks, I woke up to more of this today as did this little guy that lives in my rose/rock garden. He loves the outdoors, can't you tell?!

I've been a wee bit busy this week. Too busy I think. And I've been so enjoying my few peeks in every chance I get at the wonderful blogs along the OWOH magic carpet ride.

We held our pinewood derby with one Pack I work with here this last week. These cars are made by 1st through 5th graders. Some were pretty creative. I just love that "pink e-racer". Great imagination....

Check out the car on box#2, a hot dog on a bun. So cute....

Daisy Duke never showed up but her cousins car did, do you see it?....

I also had a long awaited doctor's appt. this past Tuesday. I spelled it all out for him literally. I wrote down all of my meds and what I take when and then told him about my physical condition (and emotional). I described all of the different tests I've had done over the past 2 years plus and still no answers and no long lasting relief. He was very attentive and went over my medical records and test results with me. We've stopped one med and will try replacing it with another, plus adding two more that will be temporary to help me get some night time relief and to calm my nerves and legs. I've got to get some quality sleep. I am also being tested for Rheumatoid Arthritis and Lupus. I have another appt. in three weeks. I don't want to wish anything bad on myself but I do want them to find something, an answer - anything, as to why I am always in such pain and when I do get it to ease up in one area it develops in another. (He assures me I'm not crazy, this I doubted.)

I did have a wonderful surprise in the mail this past week that truly made my day. Took my mind off any ailment I may have as soon as I seen the box. I new immediately I wanted to share it with you and I apologize for not having made the time to share it sooner.

I love all of the luscious colors of tissue paper that came stuffed in this box. Even my hubby knew to help fold it carefully to set aside for art projects. :) (He was as excited as I was to see what was in the box!)
A bit blurry because I was so excited I could hardly contain myself.

I tried to get Frankie to help me with unpacking the box but she wasn't interested. Cats are like that, always lounging. :)

This wonderful box of goodies came from a fabulous, stupendous, funny, artistic, talented, entertaining and creative blogger. If you have not found him yet you must visit Tristan over at

Enchanted Revelry

Tristan's blog is eye candy of the best kind and on top of that he is hilarious. He recently celebrated his 300th follower, 200th blog post and 40,000 hit. Wow!! You have to see his blog to understand. He is so full of life and his blog posts will never fail to make you smile/happy/feel warm and fuzzy inside. He is one of the participants in Lisa Swifka's One World One Heart event also so please do stop by and say hi. Just for fun tell him Tess sent you. :)

(Here is a link to his Enchanted Revelry OWOH post)

(And here is mine, I've added a second prize.)

And to Tristan I would just like to say

Thank You So Much...You Made My Day!!

Be Happy, Be Healthy, Be Yourself,

Tess

A Sunday Journal Page and an ER visit

I was so sick last Friday I spent most of the day sleeping. I really can't describe how I felt. Just achy, tired, almost lethargic. I felt much better yesterday and even took my mom shopping for a dress to wear to her wedding.

Then I had a bit of a scare today. I have been experiencing pain off and on in my left arm for some time now. This morning is was there again. That achy feeling down the arm, fingers stiff and pain at the elbow. By mid morning I had pain in my chest and my left jaw hurt and my teeth hurt. I knew I couldn't just ignore it any more. I told hubby I was afraid they would want to cut off my wedding ring. It is too tight but it still can be twirled around on my finger. I was in tears. He realized then something really was wrong. I broke out in tears and off we went to the ER.

OK, technically that was a wrong thing to do. We should have called an ambulance, that would have been the right thing to do. But we didn't and he drove me to the hospital. It is what I wanted and luckily everything turned out ok. Naturally they, the nurses and doctor, took my symptoms seriously and did a full cardiac check. I was hooked up to monitors and had all of these little sticky things placed all over me. I had a chest x-ray and blood work done.

Luckily, thankfully, my heart is ok. While checking me over the doctor was able to determine that poking at my shoulder and along my arm and under my arm made the pain worse. He said with a heart attack the pain is not duplicable. He said he did not think I was having a heart attack and then felt around the back of my neck. Wow did that ever cause some shooting pain. They did the cardiac workup just to be sure. No heart attack. The ER doctor thinks I may have a disc problem in my neck causing the arm pain. The chest pain may have just been muscular. I'm to call my regular physician tomorrow for a follow-up. I have a report from the ER for him. They are recommending an MRI of the neck and shoulder and a stress test also. In the meantime I got two different shots in the buttocks (ouch) and a prescription for Percacet. That stuff sure makes me loopy. I had a scare today, maybe it was a panic attack, or a wake up call to get this arm and shoulder pain checked out. Anyway, I sure am grateful for an understanding husband and a wonderful ER staff at our local hospital. And for answered prayer. We'll see what tomorrow and the next day brings. Take it easy for a few days he said. Doesn't he know I have family arriving in two weeks for my moms wedding? Strange things always seem to happen at the most inopportune time around me. And why did I break down crying thinking they would cut off my wedding ring? The mind does work in strange thoughts sometimes. I was also afraid I maybe had a blocked something or other in my neck. I know the ER doctor and he has a wonderful bedside manner and takes the time to listen and answer. I'm not as scared now, still hurt a bit, and am ready to call the doctor and admit I need to make the time to see him. Sometimes we get so busy taking care of life's everyday chores and others that we don't make the time to take care of ourselves. And that's a bad thing.

Above is a Sunday journal page I tried to post a week ago.

Take care of yourselves and have a great week,

Tess