First, I suppose I should tell you I am at the Library to use their computer as our computer completely stopped working. Hard drive issues. But, Steve finally has admitted it is time for a new computer and we have set Saturday as the day to go shop for one.
Second, our power went off at 11:32 a.m. today. I didn't really mind it until I'd been there for an hour and a half with no power. Now it is one thing to be without a computer, but it is another thing to not be able to watch t.v. either. I started going stir crazy.
I have an appointment at 3:00 to have my second tooth drilled on today. The first was Monday and I sat for 2 1/2 hours under the drill. It is imperative that I get it taken care of today in order for the impression to be sent for the crown. My dental insurance (as all other insurance) ends the end of this month as far as I know. In order to save a lot of money, it has to all be done by then.
I decided to drive in early, since I was sick of being at home with nothing to do except read (which I'd been doing since 9:30 a.m.). I went out to the garage and first I noticed the garage door opener wouldn't work. After I struggled to unlock the service door with keys, I realized "Dummy, there's no electricity!"
I tried to remember what Steve told me you had to do in order to lift the garage door manually. To no avail I could not remember how to do it. You have to undo something (and I had a sneaky suspicion it was something to do with this handle that was about three feet above my car). Of course, I could not reach it so I tried to lift the door anyway. Ha! It wouldn't budge. So now I'm realizing that I cannot go to the dentist.
To begin with I originally had a 9:30 appointment which I cancelled because of the snow storm (8 inches of snow). When I called back in they told me there was a 3:00 cancellation. Now I wouldn't be able to go anyway. I had flipped the garage light on so I would know if the electricity came back on. I sat in the doorway of the garage and smoked a cigarette, then decided to go back into the house and wait to see if the electricity would come back on.
Lo and behold, the kitchen light was on (though the garage light wasn't on when I left the garage). I was so excited I went back out to the garage and got the car out in case the electricity went off again. Happy now that we had electricity and that I had the car out, I drove slowly to the interstate. Our road (which is normally the last one to be plowed) wasn't bad. What was bad was the entrance to the interstate. I almost lost control of the car right where you get onto the interstate. Luckily my car swerved out of the snow finally and I was on my way. The interstate was great so I made it here in good time. Guess that's it for now. Halfmoon
I talked with Steve about going with Heather and her family to Mexico. First I explained the situation she was in. He said we should pray about it and place it in the Lord's hands and protection. So, then I asked him if he thought the Lord would protect me, too, if I went with them so Heather would not be coming back alone with the kids. He said we'd need the Lord's guidance.
To the Lord we went in prayer. It was a wonderful time just talking with Him and releasing it all in His hands. Then I received a call from Heather that they'd all need passports and it would take 60 days to get them. Which put a stop to everything.
Today Heather told me that Pato is not going down for four weeks. I'm not sure if he's waiting for the results of the second appointment his dad is going to or not. When we prayed we also placed Pato's dad in the Lord's hands. I felt peace after that. Time will tell. Halfmoon
To the Lord we went in prayer. It was a wonderful time just talking with Him and releasing it all in His hands. Then I received a call from Heather that they'd all need passports and it would take 60 days to get them. Which put a stop to everything.
Today Heather told me that Pato is not going down for four weeks. I'm not sure if he's waiting for the results of the second appointment his dad is going to or not. When we prayed we also placed Pato's dad in the Lord's hands. I felt peace after that. Time will tell. Halfmoon
I want to go to Mexico with Heather and her family. Steve will kill me if I ask. He'll probably ask me if I've lost my mind, maybe I have. That way she wouldn't be traveling back to Iowa from the Mexico border by herself (and the kids). There is no way she can do that alone.
Is it such a bad idea? I don't know. It would be great to meet Pato's family and protect Heather from his domineering mother. The last time she was down there she was pregnant with Katiana and Jordan was only around three. People said things about Jordan being overweight which really upset Heather. I'd like to tell them a thing or two. Noone is going to hurt him again if I have anything to say about it.
Steve's in the shower and I'm here trying to get up the nerve to tell him what I'm thinking. Oh brother, I think I just heard him getting out. Well here goes nothing. I'm not going to say anything to Heather about it and get her hopes up as it will probably not pan out. Halfmoon
Is it such a bad idea? I don't know. It would be great to meet Pato's family and protect Heather from his domineering mother. The last time she was down there she was pregnant with Katiana and Jordan was only around three. People said things about Jordan being overweight which really upset Heather. I'd like to tell them a thing or two. Noone is going to hurt him again if I have anything to say about it.
Steve's in the shower and I'm here trying to get up the nerve to tell him what I'm thinking. Oh brother, I think I just heard him getting out. Well here goes nothing. I'm not going to say anything to Heather about it and get her hopes up as it will probably not pan out. Halfmoon
Heather's family was supposed to leave tonight to head to Ohio to see Pato's sisters and some of his family. They decided to wait until tomorrow morning because the winds are so bad right now it blew a train off its tracks in Ohio. His sister, Daniella, called and begged them to wait until tomorrow to see how the weather is.
It is freezing here in Iowa but at least the temp is about sixteen degrees. Yesterday it was down to six degrees and with the windchill it felt like -20. We had a glorius day Monday, it actually got up to 50 degrees here. Then the next day brought snow again and terrible wind.
Heather just called me. Pato's sister, Judy, (in Mexico) called him. They had just taken his dad to the doctor and was told he has about two months left to live. Not good. So Pato will probably go to Mexico instead. They really don't have the money to go there. Heather said she cannot take Jordan out of school for that long and she won't let the girls go without her. What a deal, huh? I was tempted to tell her I'd keep Jordan out here and take him to school, but man what a commitment that would be. I don't have the money for gas to do that and I'm really not in that great of health either.
Well, time will tell. Halfmoon
It is freezing here in Iowa but at least the temp is about sixteen degrees. Yesterday it was down to six degrees and with the windchill it felt like -20. We had a glorius day Monday, it actually got up to 50 degrees here. Then the next day brought snow again and terrible wind.
Heather just called me. Pato's sister, Judy, (in Mexico) called him. They had just taken his dad to the doctor and was told he has about two months left to live. Not good. So Pato will probably go to Mexico instead. They really don't have the money to go there. Heather said she cannot take Jordan out of school for that long and she won't let the girls go without her. What a deal, huh? I was tempted to tell her I'd keep Jordan out here and take him to school, but man what a commitment that would be. I don't have the money for gas to do that and I'm really not in that great of health either.
Well, time will tell. Halfmoon
Wow, I have tried multiple times/days to book a week of our timeshare down in the Alabama area with no results. My brother-in-law, Randy, will be crowned the Grand Potentate of the Shriners or Masons the end of March and we are invited! We are going to a ball! I am so excited. I'll wear my gold dress that I wore to Abby's wedding so I won't even have to shop! Steve will need a suit. The night before the ball there is a dinner that we'll go to also. I'll need to figure out what to wear to that, I guess. Sue (my sister) and Walt will be going too.
I am really looking forward to this. I've never been to a Sno-Ball or Prom in high school, so this will be the closest thing for me. Jackie (my sister who is married to Randy) is determined to walk Randy down the aisle for the crowning. She has had major health problems and now gets around with a walker. I am so proud of her. When she has trouble and sets her mind to it, she attains her goal.
Back to the timeshare, I looked online again today and behold, they actually had a week available in Alpine, Alabama starting the 29th of March. There won't be swimming cause the pool doesn't open until Memorial Day but there's a whirlpool tub in the unit so I'll be happy. We probably won't spend a lot of time there anyway as we'll be going to see our Alabama family each day. It will probably be an hour or more drive each day, but at least we will have our own space and a place to get away to.
I can't wait! Halfmoon
I am really looking forward to this. I've never been to a Sno-Ball or Prom in high school, so this will be the closest thing for me. Jackie (my sister who is married to Randy) is determined to walk Randy down the aisle for the crowning. She has had major health problems and now gets around with a walker. I am so proud of her. When she has trouble and sets her mind to it, she attains her goal.
Back to the timeshare, I looked online again today and behold, they actually had a week available in Alpine, Alabama starting the 29th of March. There won't be swimming cause the pool doesn't open until Memorial Day but there's a whirlpool tub in the unit so I'll be happy. We probably won't spend a lot of time there anyway as we'll be going to see our Alabama family each day. It will probably be an hour or more drive each day, but at least we will have our own space and a place to get away to.
I can't wait! Halfmoon
I called Emily again and was surprised when she answered. She told me she was waiting for workers comp to answer her questions before she returned my call. I explained the frustration I feel when I see Dr. Simon. He never asks how the pain affects me daily and nightly, he only asks where the most severe pain is and deals with that. He also went off about fibro myalgia and the letter he received from the workers comp lawyers. I told Emily I have never complained about fibro myalgia to him. Yes, I have it and have had it since my car accident, however if I go to warm water therapy (arthritis classes) it keeps it at bay.
Emily suggested we get a second opinion from another pain control physician of which I whole-heartedly agreed. She also said she would approve a referral to an orthopaedic surgeon to see if there is a way to correct the low back, hooray!
Finally she said she would check with workers comp to see if she could keep me on employment. I'm not sure what that would mean but I hope it would mean not cutting my pay and then I could keep having insurance. Pretty exciting if it happens! Halfmoon
Emily suggested we get a second opinion from another pain control physician of which I whole-heartedly agreed. She also said she would approve a referral to an orthopaedic surgeon to see if there is a way to correct the low back, hooray!
Finally she said she would check with workers comp to see if she could keep me on employment. I'm not sure what that would mean but I hope it would mean not cutting my pay and then I could keep having insurance. Pretty exciting if it happens! Halfmoon
I sent an email to the Human Resources office in Cedar Rapids today. Up till now I have left at least four messages (with live people) and one email for the local HR, Emily Porter, to call me with answers to the questions I have with no response.
I need to know how long I am covered on dental because I have two teeth that need crowns. I had to wait until I was with Delta Dental one year before having them done. That will be up February 3. My last check will be cut February 16. Will I have time to get the work approved and done????? Halfmoon
I need to know how long I am covered on dental because I have two teeth that need crowns. I had to wait until I was with Delta Dental one year before having them done. That will be up February 3. My last check will be cut February 16. Will I have time to get the work approved and done????? Halfmoon
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