Wednesday, April 20, 2011

April 20

Well, not a whole lot has been happening lately. I am still laid up with a sore butt (broken tailbone) and a concussion and it's just not a lot of fun!  I think next week, in order to try to speed this along, I am going to take the week off. I am already off work of course, but I think I will take the week off from everything else as well. No work from home, limit the computer time, limit the moving around... just rest and try to heal. We'll see how that goes!

Other than that. Camp planning is moving right along. FSWO and Girls in Gear planning is moving right along. Next step, planning the FSWO launch. I had better work on getting my money back for the website hosting and look for an easier one!!

Oh, one thing... no sugar, caffeine, alcohol, or gluten for three weeks. Gluten is the hardest, and only because gluten free is hard to find, expensive and the flour alternatives taste crappy! I found one bread today that tastes pretty good, no chickpea flour (that's the worst)! So far so good, but I feel like crap this week. Hoping next week will be better!

 So, I added this picture as a reminder not to feel sorry for myself. Some days I wish my tailbone and brain were healing faster and I whine and complain... but then I think about Steve. This picture is how you will almost always see him, giant smile on his face. Steve retired from the fire department a couple of years ago and since then, has been diagnosed with cancer, swarmed and severely beaten up, been in a terrible car accident and yet, he smiles! He is back to playing hockey and is always happy to see friends, share a pint and tell some great stories. He is definitely one of my favourite people!
Always a good reminder that no matter what happens in life, you can always be positive!





Saturday, April 2, 2011

April 2

So, I have been laying on this couch for two and a half weeks, and apparently will be laying here for at least 2.5 more!  Sigh... be careful on the stairs!
I went to the Ranch with Jan on Wednesday. It was nice to get out and see the animals. I wasn't able to do much of anything. Andy wanted me to take some pictures. I brushed a couple of cats and was happy to see that Lucy (the Siamese) is doing really well. Unfortunately Owen, the gorgeous red, was brought back seemingly in the middle of the night. We found him in the morning, in his cat carrier, with the sample bag of food beside him. He is declawed, so meant to be an indoor cat. He was dirty, hair was matted, he has visibly lost weight and his eye looked to have an infection. Poor fella, I wanted to bring him home when I brought him Gizmo, but thought I would give it a couple of days at least to make sure all was good. He was gone the next day. I should have snagged him when I could. Hopefully his health improves, and if so, he is coming home with me. Sadly, I can't have him here and sick with Franc because of Franc's heart murmur. He needs to stay healthy.

Anyhow... hoping to get to the pool on Monday. The doc gave me the okay, as long as it is not too draining. He figures since I will not have to focus or think too much.. lol.. so I should be able to do it. But I have to swim with a buoy so I don't use my legs. If it hurts too much, then I have to wait. Sigh... hopefully it doesn't hurt!! :)

K... must get back to work on the Camp FFIT lesson plans! Here is a picture of Owen before he went to the house that destroyed him. Get better Owen and come and live with us! :)