SICK MUSCLES AND KID SPASMS

Or is it sick kids and muscle spasms?? I dunno...



Anyhoo, on Tuesday I awoke to beautiful sound of every single muscle in my neck SCREAMING in pain. I could not move. I could not get out of bed, lift my arms or anything. Great! Now what? So Happy came to my rescue. he managed to get me out of bed and into the shower - where he had to wash my hair for me cause I was so totally useless. Pain like I cannot describe blossomed in my neck and arms with every single little move I made.



So after 3 days of self medicating myself and getting no positive response I made an appointment yesterday with the Physio Therpist. Was that ever weird? When I phoned a woman with a voice like sandpaper (you know the guy from the movie "The Birdcage" - she sounds like that) and a cough to make your nerves frazzle answered the phone. Breathing heavily and wheezing she booked my appointment. I was a little doubtful at first but then I figured - she's the receptionist, so it's cool.



Just before Happy picked me up he called saying Marke is ill and needs to get to the doctor too. "Great - another one with Mumps, there goes Christmas." Were my thoughts. But he has a tummy bug and is going to be fine. His temperature was 40 degrees celcius - very high. Shame poor kid. But a shot in the butt sorted him out quickly enough.



So I go to the physio 'round the corner and there is the BIG lady sitting on a little drum having a ciggy outside. "You the one with the neck" she rasped and got up to open the door. Ah, so this is the receptionist I spoke to on the phone. I follow her inside and she gives me the usual forms to fill out and all that then she tells me to follow her to another room. I sit down and she starts asking me a whole lot of questions about where i am in pian, how long etc etc and I realise that this IS the therapist!!



She sounds really course and she smokes like a chimney - but she knows what she is doing and I tell you, I was on the verge of falling into a deep deeeeeep sleep when she was done with me. I have just got a HUGE muscle spasm from - can you guess people - The Computer!! Yep. I work on one ALL day and that is why I am spazzing up all over. Lol. So I still look a bit like Robocop when I move around cause I cannot turn my head - but at least I can use my arms. And Happy is going to get me Spasmeds - she said I should get them. They are muscle relaxants and I know from past experience that they work.



I am still sore but feeling better. I should probably be going back there but not today i am going away with Happy until Sunday to this place: LOERIES CALL

Stunning hey?? And Yes - that's our room there. Thats where I will be sleeping tonight. The bathroom has got fluffly Gowns to wear, and super soft towels. All the luxuries you can think of - this place has. It's FIVE star!! And I cannot wait.

After the time I have had with kids getting sick - mumps, runny tummy's, vomiting - blegh!! I need to get away from it all. Marke and Sean's mom is staying with them all for the weekend and she doesn't mind having Dononvan too. But who would he's so sweet.

Happy and I leave this morning at about 10:00 am when work finishes. We are all packed and ready to go!!

Have a great weekend everyone and keep safe. I will not say this is my last post cause I said that with the last one - I might just hook up with the laptop sometime.

Tata!!

Edited to say:

Oh and have you EVER smelled what a burned dinner plate smells like? I have. I smelled it yesterday when I came home and the whole house reeked. Donovan (bless his independant soul) had put a slice of Pizza in the microwave to warm it up on a plate and then forgot about it. It was in for about an hour. On high. Cooking.

Suddenly when he saw the smoke did he rememer his Pizza. Well the plate was burned BLACK and the pizza was a little more like charcoal than Pizza - and now whenever I use the microwave I can smell the burned pizza and plate every time - YUCK!!!

KIDS!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

May your hearts be filled with joy as
we celebrate the birth of our Savior,
and may you and your families experience a little of the real

Christmas Spirit this year.
Whether you are traveling this year or staying home

take care wherever you may go.
And spread a little Christmas cheer to everyone you know.

Have a very blessed and merry Christmas.

Lots of love

Spooks!

This will probably be my last post for the year. And I wanted it to be a special one. You guys are the best and I will try to get to blog while on holiday.

I'M BACK!!!

Hello!! I have been a really Bad Blogger lately - I know it. I feel realy bad, but it was not really anything I could help. Last week I ended up staying home with Donovan cause he had MUMPS!! Of ALL things at this time of the year - he gets mumps. What was I to do? No-one wanted him, and our Christmas party with the in-laws was cancelled too as a result. Not that mumps is that bad really - I found chicken pox to be much worse. But I didn't really have the "time" to take off from work cause I have SO much to do before we close on Friday 22nd. Oh me! Murphy hey!! Now I have to work like the clappers to get finished so I don't come back to a train-smash next year.

Yesterday Marke and Seans mom came through to visit. She has now moved closer to where we stay - about an hour away instead of 5 hours. And the boys are happy to see her again. She will be visiting until the 24th - and Happy and I will be going away for a bit from the 22nd to the 24th - I cannot wait!!

On Saturday night the In-laws came through for supper to give pressies etc and I kicked my little toe on the couch while rushing to the kitchen to get my Lasagne out the oven and it is now some pretty shades of purple, deep pink and blue - very painful! I don't think it is broken though. I did think that at first, but I think it is just badly sprained.

Anyway, thats all I have for now - gotta get some work done here. No time for playing this week...

FROM MY MOM...

MY CHILDREN ARE SUCH A BLESSING TO ME

I have been so humbled over recent years by the wisdom, love and choices my children have made.
I have been so blessed by their integrity, faith and courage.
I have had so many new and wonderful experiences through my children and I am eternally grateful to God above for blessing me so richly!

Brigi – when you got married and had an instant family of 2 dear little boys, Dad and I were so sad for you. We felt you had taken on so much for your 22 years of age and you would have such a burden from day 1 of your married life. As parents we wanted so much more for our little girl.
Well you sure proved to us that we were mistaken! We know it was hard for you all initially, but you dealt with it in such a loving way that we were amazed, filled with pride and mightily humbled! There are times when it is still really hard and I pray for you to remain as brave as you have been.
And so precious, I write this for all the step-mothers (such a harsh term) and step-grand parents –aunts –uncles everywhere!
Brigi reached out to her boys’ mother in such a loving way and included her in everything. I was going ‘WOW’ in my mind when I saw how Brigi treated the boys’ biological mother and I remember asking myself “Where did Brig learn all this stuff. How can she be so accepting and open hearted to this other woman?”
Brigi sat with her little boys in hospital when they were sick, did their speech therapy with them, helped them with homework, problems and endured their moods and trying times. She literally took them into her heart as her own BUT AT THE SAME TIME she never tried to replace their own mother. When she had her own little boy she still treated them with the same love and attention. It was because of Brigi that we accepted those 2 boys as our very own and we love them as our own – we never think of them as anything else.
What I have learned from Brigi about step-children and being the Granny/Grampa/auntie/uncle cousins or whatever, is the following:

Accept them (they are not going to ‘go away’)
Love, love, love them as your own
Be there for the step-mom in every way
Accept the new step-mom with love an appreciation

Gracious Father, Thank You for using my Brigi to teach me humility. Thank You for her faith and wisdom. Thank You for her loving patience and endurance. Thank You for bringing her family into our lives and homes and blessing us out of our boots and sox. Pour Your love and care over Brigi as she leads her family to a closer walk with You Lord. Hold her close when she feels smothered by conflict of emotions as happens with children. You are a kind and loving Father and I am so thankful that You walk with Brigi each day. In Jesus’ name, Amen!

Brig – a song comes to mind at this moment in time, some of the words are as follows:

Just a closer walk with Thee,
Grant this Jesus is my plea!
When we’re walking close to Thee,
Let it be, dear Lord, let it be.

I am weak but Thou art Strong.
Jesus keep me from all harm,
I’ll be satisfied as long as I walk
Let me walk close to Thee!

Love, love, love!

Now anyone reading this can see why I am who I am. When a Mother loves and encourages her children the way my mom does - you cannot help but love and encourage your own children in return. I thank God everyday for my precious Mom.

I love you too Mom - to the stars!!!

I am also so very blessed to have a husband who loves and supports me through everything. I don't think I would have made it this far had it not been for him. I thank God everyday for him too, for his love and understanding. Together we have learned so much about life and parenting. And although 8 years ago when we got married my parents felt a sadness for me, their faith in my husband has grown too - and I know that they know now that I married the right man.

Love you Babe - To infinity, and beyond!!! (himbeeyaam!!)

HAVE I BEEN TO BUSY?

Sadly, the answer is yes. Too busy to meet with my Lord, too busy to hear His voice. Too preoccupied to sense His gentle nudges. I have been too busy for the One most important person in my life. I have filled my heart and my mind with all that is worldly and flesh. I have concentrated firmly on me. I have allowed my emotions and my flesh to get the better of me and I feel like I am floundering in the dark.

But as I read Kim and Gail's blogs I have realized that I need to empty myself and my life of everything that is not of Jesus so I can again be filled with Jesus. I long to feel his closeness again and hear Him whispering to my heart. I need to be empty to be full.

I am coming back into His light that chases away all the darkness. Back into His peace that passes understanding. Back into His love that completely enfolds.

Thank you Kim and Gail for your honesty in your blogs – for because I was deaf and blind to what God was trying to tell me He used your words to reach me – and I am humbled and thankful.

I serve a mighty, loving all forgiving Father. And even though I sometimes go astray He is the Shepherd who will leave his flock to come and find me.

AS PROMISED: DONNY'S PHOTIES..

Edited to show/say:

I almost forgot to add these two. These were just before we left to go to the graduation.







































These were at the cermony...(sniff, sniff)

So angelic.

TO FILL YOU ALL IN....

And the prize for the most scarce blogger goes to.......SPOOKIE!!!
But I noticed it has been pretty quiet all over lately. So I don't feel that bad. Life just got seriously hectically hectic on me. LOL!!!

I have been busy. Busy at work specially. I don't get time to even finish a cuppa tea anymore. I used to phone my mother at least once a day - now I am lucky if I get to call her once a week!! And I am SO missing my blogging, I had so much I wanted to tell you all and now I cannot think of anything. I am still going to download Donny's graduation photies. Tomorrow - I promise. I also took some photos of my office (my little prison) so you can see where I sit hidden away all day too, those are coming tomorrow too - he he!!

My hubby - the bestest, gorgeousest, sweetest, lovingest man in the world bought us a new bedroom suite. It is all wood and includes a dressing table with mirror, pedstils and a beautiful big slay bed. Oh I feel like I am sleeping in hotel room - pictures of that to follow tomorrow too. It is so luxurious and beautiful and luxurious and stunning and beautiful.....(sigh)

The kiddos are on holiday - except Donovan, which he is struggling with. Marke had a SUPER report card and will be going to Grade 8!! We have baught all his text books for next year (hugely expesive) and we still need to go and get his uniform. I cannot wait to see Marke in his High School uniform and Donny in his primary school uniform. Sean brought home an ok report card - we have alot of work to do next year together - but I am willing and able and I think that if approach it with the right attitude he will be willingand able too. And Donovan - bless his lil heart is going to Grade 1 - he cannot wait. His report was lovely, but then it's a Grade R report card, it can only be lovely. And he and I are also going to be working very hard next year.

Last week was my company's year end function and it was - surprisingly - quite nice! Happy and I had a really fun time together - and we didn't get home too late either. We danced and sang songs and laughed together - and mingled with a bunch of other people too. The food was good, the dessert was yummy and the company - well it was Happy, so it was the best company I could wish for.

I have got 15 working days left this year. Count em people FIFTEEN- One Five - 15!! And then I am on holiday. WOOHOO!! I love the Christmas holidays. I cannot wait to be on leave where I can just chill at home by the pool with my boys, playing playstation, watching movies, going shopping for Christmas pressies...


I will be posting photos tomorrow of everything I promised - but until then, I am outa here!!