When...

I had no idea what to call this latest entry! So I've titled it.. When...
When things look the absolute worst, chin up, there's more to come! LOL

Just a short update:
Tom was dx'd with copd/asthma and is now going to Pulmonary Rehab, 3 days a week.
Our two teens, ages 17 and 14 were recently dx'd with Severe Hypertension.  Today we had a follow up with the Nepherologist.  It wasn't great...

Days gone by...

Where have I been?
Dear Microgiving Friends,
First I want to apologize for such a long absence from my favorite place on the net!  I hope you will give me a chance to explain, and that I will be welcomed back.
 
To be 100% honest with you all, I went through a very long bout of depression.  My health took a turn for the worse in November, and then in Febuary, my Hubby, Tom got what we thought at the time was just Pneumonia, but he never got much better, after months of tests a...

What is Systemic Lupus Erythematosis?

What is Systemic Lupus Erythematosis?In this year of 2009, it still amazes me to hear this question almost everyday from someone... The question? What is Systemic Lupus Erythematosis? (AKA.. SLE). If time permits and the person asking is willing to listen, I tell them all I know and have learned over the years about this disease that I have suffered from for nearly 14 years.
What is lupus? What are the types of lupus?
 
Lupus is an ...

Do you have something to sell or are you looking to buy? Come take a look..

Do you have something to sell or are you looking to buy? Come take a look..This site is really a great place, If you are interested in checking it out please use my referal link. 
Selling is so easy and a great way to earn some extra money!  I have my AVON listed and hope to sell alot.  The fees to sell are VERY reasonable and there are so many ways to sell.
Come check it out and stop by my booth to say hello!
 
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Selling and Earning...

Selling and Earning...Yesterday and today proved to be  days of total chaos! I've been busy listing on a great new site called Bonanzle.  I love this site, and the people are very friendly and welcome everyone. 
I've listed all of my AVON inventory from here at my home, and hope to sell sell sell and earn enough to pay on our medical bills.
With not having any insurance, and having these last 10 tests done, it's beginning to stress me out big time.  We were approved for ass...

One small step....

One small step....I find myself each day, taking little baby steps... these little steps turn into great big leaps... leaps of frustration, being scared, feeling like a failure at times.  I also find myself knowing and needing to changing the way I feel about things. 
I search out encouragement and faith and even a bit of hope, and each day we carry on...
I will continue to carry on and so what ever I can to make each day our own, and to live it to the fullest extent!...

A Day in My Life...

A Day in My Life...Wanna read what my day was like?  It was a rough one! LOL And tomorrow will be too.
 
I was still feeling bad this morning so I called my doctor and he had me come right in.
They did a EKG in the office and it showed Tach (can't spell the whole word) which just means that my heart beat was over 100 mine was 146... he was not impressed at all..lol
my legs are red and swollen, as well as hurting, my hands are swollen too. He listened to my heart and said Ho...

Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial Fibrillation Atrial Fibrillation


What is atrial fibrillation (AF)?

Atrial fibrillation is a disorder found in about 2.2 million Americans. During atrial fibrillation, the heart's two small upper chambers (the atria) quiver instead of beating effectively. Blood isn't pumped completely out of them, so it may pool and clot. If a piece of a blood clot in the atria leaves the heart and becomes lodged in an artery in the b...

When You Know....

When You Know....I'm sitting here with a heavy heart.  It just sucks when your trust and friendship is comprimised? It makes one rethink so much in life....

Prayers Please...

Prayers Please...Just wanted to come and ask for prayers for the family and I.  Having a few major things going on, and just trying to hang on by a thread most days anymore
 
Thank you,
 
Sherri and Family...