Terror

So a few weeks ago I finally got into the doctor about the problems I am having with my ears.  I thought it was nothing serious but turns out i have some problems. 

Over the past few months I have been suffering from moderate to severe pain in my left ear.  The pain is not there all the time but on days I have the pain, it is awful.  The pain often leads to motion sickness followed by migraines.  I was also having difficulty hearing.  My husband and son had brought this to my attention.  I kept telling them I WAS NOT the problem.  The problem was because they mumbled. 

I honestly thought the problems were being caused by a small cyst that had developed behind my ear.  I went to the Dr in hopes it could be removed and then everything would be okay.  Nothing is ever that easy for me. 

Turns out I have Meniere’s disease (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001721/).  Fortunately, they can treat the disease but they said I would never regain the ow frequency hearing in my left ear.  If it goes untreated I could become completely deaf. 

Well tomorrow is the day all my testing is scheduled.  I will be undergoing a serious of tests that are designed to tell what triggers the motions sickness (vertigo) and the migraines.  I was told to have someone that could drive me home because I would be so sick they legally cannot allow me to drive myself home. 

Needless to say, I am seriously excited about all of this.  I am ready for tomorrow to be over with and treatment to commence.  I do not want to lose my hearing but I am trying to be optomistic.  I mean really, I may never get to hear the voices of my non-existant grandchildren or hear crickets chirping ever again but I also will not ahve to listen to other people's crap....right?  Ugh, I am really scared about this! 

Always busy

So this week has been terribly busy.  Everyday I have been running around taking care of stuff.  By the end of the day I am so exhausted I literally feel like I crash!!!  Maybe I need more caffeine...but then my heart might explode.  Thus I digress. 

With everything I have done this week, you would think I would be winding this process down but noooo.  Every time I think I am almost done, I get a crap-ton more paper work to do. 

We did get the lease signed this week.  Along with all the JPPSO paper work and appointments set up.  Then we later found out my name was not added to the form so we have to stop back in to get that fixed...thanks guys lol!  Also, the lease signing was not just a signing.  It was an entire military brief.  Took over an hour to get the paperwork completed.  I was not expecting that at all.  Once that was done, I went on ahead and paid our deposit early.  Heaven help us if we waited until the last minute and something was done incorrectly.

I also had to run all over town to get paper work mailed to our current realtor and I had to take care of some insurance paperwork.  Not to mention normal errands like delivering the child to his appointments and going to the grocer.

Today we spent hours having me added to that previously mentioned JPPSO paperwork and  getting info to register our son for the new school.  We also have to enroll him in CYSS so we can use day care services and let him participate in sports.  No it is not the same office.  We had to go to different locations to get this paperwork.  Afterwards we had to go back to the same building from where we started to get another form so we can register our weapons for post living.  once all this was done we finally met the property manager (who was late by the way) to get our keys to the new place.  

Now that it is dark and I am completely exhausted my dear sweet hubby says, "Are you going to bed?  It is not even 11pm?  You are getting old and tired."  I swear he is asking for a groin punch!

No idea what I will do tomorrow.  Hopefully sleep in late and have someone else make me breakfast...but I am not holding my breath!

 

The Waiting Game

All I can say about today is that it has proven to be full of things for which I must wait.  WAIT WAIT WAIT...I am not the most patient person in the world either.  Waiting is something I hate.  it stresses me out.  Gives me so much more time to worry. 

Unfortunately, today my husband's surgery got rescheduled, not once BUT TWICE.  The doctor called and rescheduled it from May 29th to June 1st.  About an hour later the hospital called stated it was rescheduled to June 5th because they needed more time to grow the bone they are going to use to do his bone graph.  It needed more time to mature.  I am glad they are making sure things are done properly but it has been scheduled for May 29th for over a month.  Today they realized the bone would not be mature in time???  This irritates me to no end!

I also found out I have to wait another month before I can fully move because of our realtor.  They will lie like dogs in order to fill a property.  Very much done with it all.  It is what it is and I just have to wait.

Lastly, I am waiting to find out if I will get the job I interviewed for today.  I should know something by the end of the week, hopefully.  I really want this job so I will be waiting with baited breath.  It is closely located to where we are moving and it has hours I can work with and still be able to care for my family.  Keeping  my fingers crossed for this one!!!

OH, I also want some bubble milk tea but have to wait until I can get it.  Well, I have to wait until I go somewhere that has it.  I also have to wait for diet cheat day...but I want it now.  I am craving it so badly.  YUMMS!!!

Busy Days

I have not written my blog in several days.  I have been so very busy trying to get things in order for the upcoming events in my life.

My husband had been gone for nearly two weeks and the day he returned we had to "hit the ground running" to get stuff done.  His first day back we had two pre-op appointments for his surgery AND we had to get all the paperwork over to the housing office.  we did get approved for our house so now we get to move.

Friday I went to Seattle with a friend.  It was a great time.  We had dim-sum and saw some of the sights.  However, that is an entire blog topic itself.  We plan to do it again so we can see the things we missed on this trip.  I did however mark a few things off my list.

Monday I have a job interview and an appointment with JPPSO.  Or should I say my hubby will meet with JPPSO.  I cannot be in two places at once lol.  I am glad he can handle this one.  Later int he week we have to sign our lease papers and then pick up our keys.

The next week on Tuesday is when my hubby has his surgery.  I will be relieved when it is done and we are on the path to recovery.  Once his surgery is done, I have to get mine in order.  I found out I have meniere's  disease which is causing me to lose my hearing.  It is treatable so I am staying positive.  At the moment, I am mainly focusing on how bad I want this job.  I really really want this one!

I will keep updating how things go for us.  I will just be glad when things are no so hectic!

Cousins

 

So my favorite cousin, my partner in crime, my friend since the day I was born messaged me today.  She was dreadfully upset because no one, not even her Mama, remembered her birthday.  The only love she got on her birthday was on Facebook.  **Side note: I tried to call her, as I am 3000 miles away, to talk to her but she did not answer**. 

Anyway, she was telling me how no one at home remembered her birthday.  She said she did not even get a card.  To male matters worse, she got a call a few days after from her brother.  He told her to come to their mother's house for a "fish fry".  She did not want to go as she was upset about her birthday and she was not feeling well.  She decided to go only because she thought they may be having a dinner for her birthday...since they all forgot!  Was this the case?  NOPE!!!  She was still forgotten.  It was not until she mentioned how they had all forgotten that they remembered. 

Well this upset me greatly.  So my brain started planning.  I told her to call me on Skype as soon she returned home after getting her daughter from school.  I also told her to make sure she had some beer.   When she Skyped I asked her daughter to call me.  Once I had her on the phone I told her to get some sort of snack cake and a beer and hand them to her Mama, my cousin.  She replied, I gave her the cake but she already has a beer"!  LOL that is so my cousin.

So as she handed her the cake, I had a piece of cake.  My piece of cake had a birthday candle in it.  The number "0"; as we refuse to get any older.  I told her daughter to start singing happy birthday.  Then We told her to look into the computer screen and blow out the candle (that was on my piece of cake).  As she blew at the computer screen I blew out the candle on my end.  We then had cake and beer together...my cousin and I that is.  Her daughter had water.  Hell, I even had a small spot of birthday decorations on my table so she could see them as we "celebrated her birthday". 

My cousin was smiling so big and she looked so happy.  I am glad I can make her feel special.  This is what she posted about our party..."Well, it took 5 days, but I received a birthday party today!!! All the way from Washington State!!! My most awesome cuz/bestest friend/PIC threw me a surprise party this afternoon, complete with blowing out the candle, cake, and beer! Made me feel special!!! (I know, right?? Who woulda thunk it?). Bless this chick!!! She loves me, regardless!!! Thank you for thinking of me, taking the time, and sharing the love!!!! And even suffering through a God Awful Coors Light, which in it's next life, hopes to come back as a real beer!! I do love you!!!!"  I wish everyone treated her this way.  She should be treated special because she is special to me.  I miss her everyday and i cannot wait until I can see her again and have a margarita and some nachos with her!      

Common Military Wife Experience

YouTube video featuring all the things Military Spouses HATE to hear while their Soldier is deployed.  Take note!  These answers are so very true.  You should never have to ask this crap again!

I can find the humor in this as I have been through a deployment with my husband and learned how to handle these insane questions.  I can say though, for a first timer, these questions can make you ANGRY.  Ask at your own risk lol!

Nothing Important

Today was a day of fun in the sun.  Nothing eventful happened and nothing was really accomplished. 

My son and I went to post for a little lunch and to pick up a few things for the house.  We decided to go over to Shoreline Park on North Fort Lewis.  We had planned to take out one of the peddle boats but saw none available.  Since that was not available, he played basketball with some other boys while I read George Orwell's 1984 while sitting in the sunshine.  It was such a pleasant day out.  I got a little sun on my skin and it felt AMAZING.  Wish I could tan but I turn red lol.  Sunscreen is my friend. 

Once we were tired of the park we grabbed a milkshake and came home.  Since we have been home we have watched several of the Harry Potter Films while eating popcorn and pizza pockets.  This has been such a fun uneventful day with my little guy.  I wish everyday could be this relaxing but next week is going to be a busy one for me.  I am not looking forward to it.  However, I will deal with that when the time comes.  for now, I am going to watch the rest of the Harry Potter Films and hang out with my little man on Mother's Day!