GOOD NEWS!

Got a second opinion today on my ankle and the verdict that he gave was to wait to have the surgery!!! He said that he tends to be a little conservative when it comes to cutting into people and that he doesn't feel like 4 months was necessarily a long enough period of time to decide to have surgery. SO I'm going to continue wearing the brace, and continue with the physical therapy exercises for another four months. If at the end of that it still hurts, then we'll reevaluate. Otherwise, I'm good to go!

Thank goodness he didn't think surgery was necessary. I would have died!

To have the surgery or not...

So....a few months ago while me and the hubs were in Boston, I rolled my ankle pretty much completely over and suffered a pretty bad sprain. At the time I was under the influence of a few alcoholic beverages and therefore didn't notice exactly how much pain I was in. Boy, am I paying for it now.

Okay, so after about 2 months of pain and being in a BIG boot, like the ones that go all the way up to your knee, I went to the orthopedic surgeon to see why it just wasn't getting any better. He recommended physical therapy and gave me a cortisone shot. A month after physical therapy and cortisone shot, I went back for a check up. Not much had changed and there was still significant pain and swelling in the ankle. He recommended arthroscopic surgery to go in and "fix whatever he could see" Hmm. Let me get this straight. Something is wrong. You don't know what. And you're going to cut into my foot to figure it out? hmm.

So, I've scheduled a 2nd opinion for Wednesday morning. My parents have had surgeries with this particular office as well as just about everyone else I know over the age of 40. So, it should be a better place to have the surgery just in case that is what I really need to do.

Any comments are welcome. They said it'd be 4 weeks of no walking on my foot followed by 6-12 weeks of recovery. No thanks.

I wish I were as cool as my friends....

So, I have these two totally awesome friends , Janet and Jeremiah. They are basically what any good young person would want to aspire to be. Successful, caring, generous, and most importantly, unselfish.

I think they're amazing 110% of the time, but this month, they decided to do something that not only takes an enormous amount of time and energy, but also takes a huge heart. They have decided to host a foreign exchange student for the Fall semester! It's insane. I'm not sure that I could do it! I think it is an amazing, amazing thing and again, I find myself overwhelmed with pride because I get to call them my friends.

Janet has written about it on her blog, which you can find here.

I can't wait to meet Kim! She's going to be here before we know it and I hope that she is as cool as she sounds!! Either way, what an amazing experience for Janet and Jeremiah, and Kim!

"Only those who have learned the power of sincere and selfless contribution experience life's deepest joy: true fulfillment"
-Anthony Robbins

Not much to do...

I was sitting here and thinking that I haven't really updated my blog in too long. Well, I mean, I have, but it hasn't been that exciting. Anyway, just a few things to share and then I'll move on.

Here's what's been going on:

• been helping the bff get ready for wedding planning and wedding day bliss. It's been really fun and I think has brought us back to being super close which I love!
  
• Had engagement party for said bff and fiance. It was a blast. Here's a cute pic of us at the party. Got lots of compliments on my dress, which I also love.
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• Been sending lots and lots and lots of good karma to my very close friend hoping that she calms down and plans a successful wedding! She cracks me up but I worry about her having multiple panic attacks in the next few months! hopefully getting her save the date soon so I can gush over how cute it is!
• My other very good, close friend has a son who turned 3 this past weekend. His birthday party was a blast and I was glad to be a part of it! Here's a pic of him. You can tell he's super excited about his birthday!
• I already shared my sister's baby news, so that is basically old news until we find out the sex for sure and then I can start buying gender specific stuff! I can't wait! It's so exciting to have all these babies in my life!
  
• My nephew, Keegan, is approaching his first birthday super fast! I can't wait to celebrate his birthday. It should be loads of fun!

That's about all I guess. School is still going and is exciting for the most part. I like learning new things but distance learning (ie over the internet) is harder than you'd think!

I'll keep you posted. Life is crazy, as always.

BIIIIG EXCIIIIIIITING NEWS!!!!

I was waiting until the right time to post this, and now is as good a time as any! My sister is pregnant!!! She is expecting her first baby next January! Isn't that exciting?!

She went to a specialist last week who said that he was 70-80% sure she was having a baby boy! If it's a boy, they'll name him Lucas Paul. Which I think is so freaking cute! I actually love the name Lucas!

Looks like I'm going to be an Aunt to all boys until someone else decides to try for another one!

Here's keeping my fingers crossed for a niece somewhere!!!

A new baby is like the beginning of all things-wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities.
-- Eda J. Le Shan

Been A While...

It's been a little while since I've posted anything fun, so I'm posting something fun. Well, not really fun, but it's something.

Things have been pretty chill. Working through my class assingments and wishing that it didn't take so long to persue a higher education. I'm ready to be done, but if it was easy, it wouldn't be worth it, right? (that's where you start calling me and telling me that I can do it, and you're proud of me - MOM!) ha ha.

My best friends, yes you read that right, friends are ENGAGED! (aren't they cute??) It's so very exciting. Basically, you take my two nearest and dearest friends, and you put them in a relationship and they turn out to be perfect each other and end up engaged! I'm super thrilled for them. AND it's a win win for me because I can see them both at the same time and not ever have to worry about it! SCORE! Although, I'll be in the wedding as a bridesmaid so for the wedding, my loyalties will lie with the bride. First bridesmaid thing to do, bridal show this Saturday. I'm excited! I never went to one for my own wedding, considering I had my dress picked out before I got engaged, so it will be a new adventure for me!

On a slightly more aggravating note, my orthopedic surgeon told me today that he thinks I shoul have surgery on my ankle since it won't heal. He said that given the amount of time that has passed, the ankle should really be better by now and if it isn't (which it isn't) then his recommendation is orthopedic surgery. My friend suggested that I come to her clinic and try a more wholistic approach. I'm not sure how I feel about that though. I'm open to suggestions, so give em to me if you've got em. I haven't made a decision yet, so we'll see what happens.

I guess that's really about it. Other exciting stuff is going on, but not anything worth mentioning really. heading to New Braunfels, TX this weekend for some much needed river time. If I remember, I'll take lots of photos for you to see!! Can't wait! I love the river. It's my favorite time of year!

"Personally, I've always thought dying on vacation was the better way to go...I do have certain requests about my passing, though. I hope that if I die in a plane crash, it's coming FROM a vacation instead of heading TO. I know, it's a small consolation, but I'd have a tan and would look rested at my calling hours"
Craig Wilson