tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91448564234724507262024-03-13T08:16:32.187-07:00Curly's PonderingsBrandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15545694665945503237noreply@blogger.comBlogger664125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144856423472450726.post-72331203867488802322023-01-17T11:41:00.002-08:002023-01-17T19:32:26.290-08:00Back Pain And My Big Daddy Cape<p> OOOOOWEEEE Back Pain is no joke!!! I don't know how people deal with chronic pain! I woke up in terrible pain in my lower back, left side and all the way down my leg to me foot, last Thursday. I made an appointment with a chiropractor on Friday for Monday because they weren't able to fit me in before that. I was feeling so desperate but with hope because surely the chiropractor was going to help! When Saturday night rolled around I couldn't take it anymore. I was in tears and feeling pretty hopeless as well as thinking I probably needed to see a doctor. Thankfully Adventist Health Rapid Care is open on Sundays! Big Daddy was 100% on bored because that sweet man hates to see me struggling. We headed out early to insure we were there a little before 8 am when it opened. When we pulled in there was already a line at the doors. We darned our masks and headed up the ramp because the thought of the stairs was excruciating! Fourth to be seen wasn't too bad. They were moving things along rather quickly. Big Daddy turned and looked at me and said "should I go in with you?" Absolutely! What are you crazy! If I could, especially when I'm feeling unwell, I would wrap Big Daddy around me like a cape and wear him all day! He makes me feel brave and safe. It ended up that my sciatic on the left side was having spasms causing my entire left side from the waist down to be tight and in pain. They gave me not one but two shots, one in each cheek-ish. Big Daddy made me laugh when I got nervous because they made each of us sign a document stating he was driving me home and I wouldn't operate large machinery (something about a tractor...). I started wondering if I was going to be hard to handle returning to the car. But alas all was well. Now, here I am day 6 taking something for the pain and some awesome muscle relaxers! Feeling tired of it! But everyday I'm better than the day before! God is faithful and my Big Daddy cape will be home eventually to love on me, make me laugh and ask me if there's anything I need. I love you my good husband and I'm thankful for you. </p><p>B</p>Brandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15545694665945503237noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144856423472450726.post-55154957002578738262022-05-30T06:00:00.028-07:002022-05-30T06:00:00.156-07:00Yes and Amen<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Popular Quote: God won’t give me more than I can handle</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-f7825124-7fff-d5a7-c5c2-71345fac8024"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1 Corinthians 10:13 NIV</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Popular Quote: His yoke is easy and His burden is light. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Matthew 11:28-30 NIV</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Popular Quote: We will soar on wings like eagles. Walk and not faint.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Isaiah 40:29-31 NIV</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary and young men stumble and fall’ but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I have grown up listening, quoting and praying these three bible verses throughout the years. A couple of days ago a conversation with “Big Daddy” led me to ponder and read these familiar verses. 1 Corinthians 10:13. God won’t give more than we can handle isn't exactly what the verse says. It’s actually talking about temptation, not “every circumstance that we endure”. There are other verses that tell us that God will go through every single thing with us. He will never leave us or forsake us is one of those verses, to paraphrase Deuteronomy 31:6. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When I read these verses this time it stood out to me that there are a few important components/contingencies to these promises. Check it out. Read them again. </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">1 Corinthians 10:13, we </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">must have faith in Him, </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Matthew 11:28-30,</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"> come to and learn from Him as well as </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Isaiah 40:29-31,</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"> hope in Him. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">All Your promises are yes and amen… 2 Corinthians 1:20 </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you Jesus.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">B</span></p><div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div></span>Brandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15545694665945503237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144856423472450726.post-49446140531218238942022-05-28T10:44:00.000-07:002022-05-28T10:44:10.375-07:00Saturday Inspiration<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIssXC7GaRXR43rYHW1VQymw7DauJHlHQlwzwPOy-9VVE2yGp3IDCILU7MLaYnQJWHx7Mj2pLAtwa5S2Skz1JJ4OYUtpYYBZGats1pWx972S4BQepa0XszFuHIRV23sQLe87ljhUixtatTemGeWb8rtvRql0oBzJE8WeaeSQu3iHu5EdI0bFmbaCUq1g/w300-h400/craftshow.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><p>This may look like a mess to most people but to me a whole lot of fun and the real reason I got such a huge dining room table...lol No not really!!! I have entered my second ever craft show. It's very small and low key however, I am looking forward to it. The one and only craft show that I tried, many years ago, wasn't very successful for me and made me embarrassed to try again. It's funny how perspective can change well, everything! I'm going into this with fun in mind. It will be fun to be hanging out with other creatives and fun to just see what happens. I'm sure I'll share some of the things I'm making with you guys to see what you think. Here's to trying something new!</p>Brandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15545694665945503237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144856423472450726.post-32243726073963243492022-04-26T22:07:00.005-07:002022-04-26T22:08:46.397-07:00Begin Again<p>Ready to begin again! My last post was in 2017!! Not to long ago my son Colton ("little man" in my past posts) looked up "Curly's Pondering's" and seemed to enjoy every minute of it. Even though at times I'm sure he watched through his now manly fingers cringing at some of my favorite posts. Listening to his reflections made me laugh and made me think of dusting this old thing off! So here I am! There will still be typos and all. But where I used to be so insecure about the grammar mistakes I now understand things like that don't define me it's just a part of me. So I will share unabashed!</p><p>I'm a Mimi now!!! Which makes Big Daddy a Pop, Bubbu a Bubby, Brittani a Mommy and My Son-in-law a Daddy!!! November 5th changed our lives forever!!! 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Looks like I need to change Big Daddy's and my picture on the right doesn't it... ;)<br />
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I went to Costco this morning!<br />
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Costco questions:<br />
Do any of you get out of Costco spending under $100????<br />
Does anyone else wonder where in the world you're going to put all that stuff when you get home????<br />
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As many of my family members know, as well as those of you that have entered my bubble, I have a little bit of an issue with, well a lot of things, but in particular organization of my clutter!!! Since I opened up my Daycare, back in November (rolling my eyes), I am OUT OF CONTROL!!!! So today is the day and I'm starting with the fridge and pantry. Always spending more money than I should... I headed to Target to quench my organizational thirst. I think a got most of what I need and am heading in to get my organization on as soon as I'm done with this post! Wish me luck on my adventure!!!<br />
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Here are some before pics. and a little encouraging word for myself... lol<br />
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The other day Rhonda (Kane) asked me what my favorite worship song is right now. When I stopped to think about it... THIS is definitely the answer! I struggled with fear for MANY many <span style="font-size: x-small;">many </span>years. In this life there are people around you that have been through unspeakable things. Experiences that leave scares that penetrate deep into the soul... I'm thankful that MY God can deliver and heal us from every unimaginable thing. We can trust Him to be our deliverer. I will NEVER forget the day I was standing in the shower and realized I WAS NO LONGER A <b><strike>SLAVE</strike></b> TO <b><strike>FEAR</strike></b>! Thank you my Jesus for being my everything... This song is a declaration, a remembrance, a thanksgiving...<br />
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My first faith building experience (Miracle) happened before I could talk!<br />
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I have ALWAYS had sensitive skin... which is quite the pain! Sometimes literally... When I was still in diapers and before my parents decided to follow Jesus. I had been struggling with severe diaper rash. So bad that I had OPEN and even BLEEDING sores on my nether regions (OUCH). As you can imagine this was very concerning to my parents. They had taken me to the Dr and were instructed to keep me out of diaper as much as possible and to switch to disposable diapers, which was VERY new at the time and probably pretty expensive I would think. Okay so... my parents had a gig (gig: A live performance, either musical, theatrical, or physical) with my grandpa in Santa Paula Ca., which is my grandfather and father's hometown :) My parents took me with them to Santa Paula and I was going to spend some quality time with my Mighty Woman of God (Great Grandmother Rufugia) who I'm sure was proclaiming and declaring over my future as she also prayed for my horrendous rash dilemma. After my family SMASHED it at the gig (refer to definition above) they picked me up and were on their way back to Long Beach Ca. where my young, very hip mother, whose voice made people's heads explode as soon as she opened her instrument, began to change my diaper and as my face contorting, long corkscrew locked (long curly haired), bass slapp'n father looked on, they saw their babies bottom, and other parts, smooth! Free of any evidence that there had been anything wrong with any part of my skin! Healed completely!</div>
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This began the questions. The questions from my mother to my father of what could have possibly made this happen. And so she began her journey toward a Father like no other that would fill her life with story after story of His unfailing, unwavering faithfulness...</div>
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Today's project was fun and only took about 15 minutes! I bought a bulletin board for my entryway. I like the natural look but wanted to dress it up a bit. Super easy and super cheap!💰<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">$14.99 Bulletin Board from Hobby Lobby on sale 50% off $7.50 and some cool tape I found at the $.99 Store.<br />Grand total $8.50ish!</td></tr>
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This weekends Thrift Store Haul! So I'm on the hunt for specific things I need and want for the Summer Adventure program and man did I make out this weekend! Giving it up for my Jesus! He provides all our needs! Can I get an Amen!!!! </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Really wanted this size easel with dry erase board for teaching time and the ability to store teaching tools in the middle (easy access) and would hold the Calendar for circle time! Woot woot $8.99</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These are a lot of fun! I wanted one but was pretty pricey at the store... This one is way bigger than the one I was hoping to buy at Walmart! $5.99</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Now this was just an unnecessary secret desire! There are even princess barbies! 2 Snow White's, Pocahontas, 3 Jasmine's even Marida, and Rapunzel $20.00</td></tr>
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Brandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15545694665945503237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144856423472450726.post-90673891480625344242016-04-05T05:30:00.000-07:002016-04-05T05:30:07.717-07:00Matters of the Heart Test Results...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Tests results are in!<br />
Here's the breakdown:<br />
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20% blockage in my right carotid artery<br />
10% blockage in my right leg<br />
my heart is enlarged and has a murmur do to my diabetes and weight.<br />
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They don't do surgery unless there is 70+ blockage.<br />
He is not ordering an angiogram at this time. However, if I continue having heart palpitations or chest pain that is the next step.<br />
I was prescribed Lipitor to help clear the blockage.<br />
He's still requesting 4 miles of walking a day... ugh no salt and veggies, veggies, veggies. booooo Weight loss of course. I think with this diet and walking that shouldn't be a problem...<br />
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Man my pill box is getting full!!! If you met my pill box before you met me you would definitely figure me for a little old lady!<br />
Thanking the Lord for a mostly good report. Time to put in the work. Thank you so much for all of your prayers! Glad to have a game plan and to know I'm not going to keel over with a heart attack or stroke!<br />
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Much love,<br />
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1 Peter 5:7<br />
Cast all your cares upon Him for He cares for you.<br />
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Praying for you today... Let me know if you have any requests here, Facebook or private message.<br />
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Brandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15545694665945503237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144856423472450726.post-3485470217782236932016-04-03T21:33:00.000-07:002016-04-03T21:33:26.415-07:00Matters of the Heart 4<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The Stress Test was very stressful! All in all it seemed to go well. I ended up having to have an IV which I was NOT expecting! The IV was to administer a radiation medication into my bloodstream. It was injected at the beginning of the test, I was given 2 cups of water, then ushered to lay on this skinny table, legs straight out, arms above my head and this amazing machine moved VERY slowly taking pic of my resting heart at all angles. After this I was escorted to the treadmill room, yes with the IV still in my arm! We begin the next phase of the testing. I got strapped with LOTS of wires and had lots of those circle sticky things stuck on me with stuff attached to them. Stepped on the treadmill and away we went. It started off at a pretty easy pace and I was feeling pretty good about things however every few minutes the speed increased and the treadmill inclined. By the end I felt like I was running up Mt Everest! Okay a little dramatic I know! As I was sprinting up Mt Everest the tech makes me release my death grip on the handle to administer more radioactive meds. I was praying LORD PLEASE HELP ME TO STAY ON THIS THING AND PLEASE KEEP ME FROM FARTING!!!! Have no fear my God is a mighty God!!! I finished the test glowing and panting a little but I made it through the entire test and with no breaking of wind! After this I was released for an hour to have food and COFFEE! Came back to the facility, back on the skinny table, legs straight out arms above my head amazing machine taking pictures of my very active heart. In total the test process took 3 hours which includes the hour break in between. Can I just say modern technology is awesome!<br />
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Tomorrow, Monday 4/4 at 4:00 I will receive all the results of my heart tests... Thank you so much for all your prayers! I know our God is listening...<br />
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Brandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15545694665945503237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144856423472450726.post-64217020960974083462016-04-01T06:00:00.000-07:002016-04-01T06:00:09.119-07:00My Holy Roller Life 2<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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My ONE of a kind father. Words that come to mind... artsy fartsy, spiritual, giver, compassionate, romantic, conversationalist, philosopher, deep thinker, artist, joke teller, peacemaker, musician, teacher. Just to give a few ;)<br />
Feelings the thought of him evoke... joy, love, protected, strength, bravery, confidence, creativety, special<br />
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My dad was raised by his grandparents. Mexican culture, Spanish speaking, strict and Christ following. My grandfather, his dad, was a musician who had my father when he was a child himself, 16 I think and my grandmother was 14, I'm pretty sure. The way I've heard the story told is that my Great Grandmother Rufugia, Ruth in Spanish which is my middle name. My mother's mom's name was Ruth also cool huh? I'm named after both! Anyways... Rufugia a mighty woman of God, which we will discuss another day, went and asked my Grandmother if she could take my father, little Jimmy, and raise him as her own. And so... it was so. My Christian heritage begins...<br />
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Brandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15545694665945503237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144856423472450726.post-16368063312546542762016-03-31T05:00:00.000-07:002016-03-31T05:00:13.946-07:00Matters of the Heart 3<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
My Stress Test was rescheduled for this morning at 8am. No caffeine for 12 hours before and my little paper of directions says it can take 2-3 hours! My caffeine headache is going to be scream'n when I walk out of that place! I'll get my fix at SB on my way home. That is such a long time! Not sure what to expect but I do know a treadmill is involved. Maybe I'll be able to sneak a couple of pics. If I do I'll share them with you ;)<br />
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Talk to you soon!<br />
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Brandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15545694665945503237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144856423472450726.post-51254801811782516002016-03-30T08:24:00.000-07:002016-03-31T18:41:27.863-07:00My Holy Roller Life: The beginnig<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I was born in 1970 to Jim and Bonnie. On my birth certificate for occupation under my father's name says "Musician" place of employment? The Copa Room in Long Beach California. I laughed when I read that. Yes my dad was a musician and my mom was a singer in the band. For 3 entire years I lived my life as a "flower child". Jim and Bonnie didn't believe they needed a piece of paper to dictate that their love would last forever (stated with dramatic flare). Did I fail to mention? Jim and Bonnie were incense burn'n, funny cigarette love'n hippies, that took showers because my dad is a body cleanliness freak!<br />
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While Jim and Bonnie were out in the cover of night scratch'n a living at the club. I was at my caregiver's (babysitter) apartment living a cherished life full of love, bockers (bottles) and the whispers of Jesus being planted in my soul...<br />
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Yesterdays tests seamed to go well. I had an ultrasound done of my heart which was actually pretty amazing to watch! I was telling Brittani after watching that amazing organ pumping away it seams we should be obligated to learn how it works! It looked so vulnerable as it danced around in my body!<br />
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I also had the test where they check the blood flow to my arms and legs... this one was a little concerning to me. Of course the tech says nothing to help you feel one way or the other. But... I haven't heard anything so I'm thinking that no news is good news? Here is my concern. For the test they place one of those blood pressure things on both arms and both ankles. Then you lay down and they place some kind of mic thing that amplifies your pulse on a machine. So you can hear it, kinda like when you listen to your babies heartbeat. Anyhow, she starts with my right arm no problem! We hear my pulse thump'n away. She moves to my right ankle and nothing,,, she moves the mic around quite a bit and nothing! She moves the mic to the top of my ankle nothing! Finally she moves back to the inside of my angle and finds a very faint pulse. As the pressure increase the thumping got a little stronger sounding. She moved on to the left ankle strong pulse! Left arm strong pulse! So there you have it... a little concerning huh? But like I said I haven't heard anything... so???</div>
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Long story short... I have type 2 diabetes along with tons of other Americans so I've heard. Currently my Dr. and I are in the process of getting my sugar levels under control. However, as my blood sugar levels have been running very high for quite some time we have been checking my organs making sure all is well. During the last year I have had heart palpitations and random shooting chest pane and tingling in my arms so... I was referred to a cardiologist. I've already gone for my first appointment and the Dr. found my heart to be slightly enlarged with a murmur and wanted to run more tests to make sure I don't have any clogged arteries. I have been assured by many that a murmur isn't all that serious and I could have had it all my life. Of course I'm probably fine but there is that small percent of my mind that is concerned and even though I'm laying my worry down in prayer every day, sometimes minute by minute, it wares a little on the soul.<br />
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Tomorrow at 9am begins a series of 4 tests through the end of this month that I'm hoping will result in peace of mind that all is well with this old girl. I will also be having my 46th birthday in the middle of all these tests which for some reason with all that's going on makes me feel very old. I'm supposing this makes sense since, after all, it is the oldest I've ever been lol!<br />
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It feels good to admit that this is going on! There's some kind of crazy thing that is able to go on in the mind when you keep these things inside as secrets. So... I'd like to say prayers are so very welcome and appreciated!<br />
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I'll keep you posted.<br />
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I am currently doing this Armor of God study by Priscilla Shirer... I highly recommend it! To be honest it's kinda kick'n my butt. However, as I journey through it's exactly what I need. This week I'm studying the Belt Of Truth or should I say girding myself with truth! Truth is God's opinion on EVERYTHING! Am I living a life that runs every decision under the light of God's truth/the Bible. Well... I'm working on it! Here's to girding myself in truth one day at a time! Love you God thanks for meeting me today...xo<br />
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