RIP

My dad's dog, Brownie, died yesterday (but i just found out tonight).

She was a big old mut dog that showed up probably 17 years or so ago at my dads farm. She ran around the neighborhood and everyone loved her, especially all the cute puppies she had.

Rest in Peace Brownie...

Eclipse Trailer....

Ruby and more...

Have you seen the show Ruby on the style network?

I'd consider another inspirational show (like the Duggars but different). Ruby is such a sweet lady and is beautiful with a lovely southern accent. It really makes me miss the south... (Florida is not "the south", it's just south, well i can only speak for southern Florida and central, maybe the panhandle is more "southern style"). I miss the southern charm, it's something ya can't bottle up and no matter where ya move too, it just can be transplanted.

Anyways...Ruby is on Sunday night at 9...

One recent episode had her go on a trip to Myrtle Beach (but it was mainly north myrtle and dude I never seen a house like that when i lived there, but my days were spent in Surfside Beach or on the former Military Base- which is like too hot to handle now...)

Besides my family was no so well off so the nicest homes i ever saw was one of my teacher's houses (field trip) on Pawley's Island....it was on stilts or whatever...gotta be that close to the water....

I think it's likely that my "best place to live" will be in the "south"...but that is a long journey....

Book Review: Hearing From God Each Morning

Why is it that when i get bad news (or less than perfect) I just have a sort of bad day that is either me being in a somewhat depressed mood or just mopeing around until God blesses my eyes shut for a nights sleep.....

I guess i just have a problem "moving on"? I love my dog and feel as though my first and last thought of the next 30 days will be about him and include a prayer to God....What a wonderful next 30 days, huh? I can somehow turn half of the things in life into terms of "waiting"...Truth is there will always be something I'm waiting for, whether i know when it will come or not. The waiting Game sucks but I'm doing my best to put my faith in God and that he will take care of sudo child Max....

However....today I got some books from the library, one was not for me, one i really have "read" a bit to determine my feelings on, one a sort of like, one a definately like ....

Hearing From God Each Morning: 365 Daily Devotions

It's a simple format, each page has a date (ex: March 23) and it lists a verse from the bible and then elaborates on it and applies to life. Sometimes the bible verses are hard to understand and i might read them several times to gain a deeper meaning, this book aids me in that.

I just flipped to my birthday (couldn't resist) and guess what the general theme is- waiting....Hebrews 6:15

I'll probably be adding this book to my "wishlist" since i can't keep it for a year and i think it would be a nice addition to my collection....Something that anyone on anyday could just open up and feel a bit better or learn something....

Max's results...

I spoke to the vet today.... Max has elevated liver enzyme levels and plus 2 protien in his Urine (0 to 1 is normal), so this could be signs of devloping cushing disease or could be old age related....

Of the 2 options given we are going to re-test the protien levels in his urine in 30 days to see if there is a difference....if they are normal then we're ok....if not then we need additional tests, maybe an extensive urine test involving a needle into the bladder (scary) and possibly testing for cushings disease (somewhat pricey)....since we doesn't have many symptoms of it we are choosing to not test for it unless future testing results tell us to. So if ya can, please keep on praying or my Max, that he has a good urine test in 30 days (around April 8th).

Menu Monday?...not quite....

Today was definately a day where I was nearly on the fence and falling over to the side of "do nothing" day but I rebounded and actually left the house 3 seperate times - yes not gas efficent but it just had to be that way...

1st- Max's vet visit- seems he may alright but need blood/urine tests to comfirm

2nd- grocery deal shopping & library drop off

3rd- Urine sample drop off at vet

So my menu plan and walmart trip have not been completed as they usually are...maybe tomorrow...but tonight is frozen pizza! Which i will be making soon, probably while 7th Heaven is on tv (current "there is anything on so why not" addiction- but usually am doing other things while it's on...)

I did score some bargins today and here is the short list...

6- boxes quacker instant oatmeal

4- boxes rice-a-roni

2-boxes devil foods cookies

2- Digorno pizzas

1- fresh salad bag mix

1- pizza roll box

1- 2 liter M.Dew

1- Breyers ice cream

all for about $24

& saved about $30 or so

These deals were done with "free" promotions at Winn-Dixie & Publix!

It's March....

(i forgot of what i wanted to post originally)

that means Max has his Vet visit (partly routine, partly not- keep up the prayers)

and if that goes well enough, i'll be heading to the dentist. The first trip in about 9 years, so I'm nervous and scared but i know i "need" it. I need way more than what I'm going for but one problem at a time will have to do for now.....Also, today in the morning i noticed my vision was off, i had my glasses on but the tv's guide (on the tv screen) was blurry to me, i could read it but it was a little blurry but when i look at it now, it's clear.... I'm not going to worry about this but will keep out an "eye" for future issues....I'm sure i could use new glasses, as well as the hubby but ATM it's just not in the plans....Being a child really spoiled me in that sense (although i hated it) I saw the dentist and eye doctor every year, got my teeth fixed up and new glasses every single year....One day I hope to be able to return to that practice and have my kids checked up on annually.... (Nursing benefits should provide well)

So why the heck am i posting this boring info? No clue, except for the fact I'm a bit nervous (100% on Max now, but once that is taken care of it will switch a bit over to the dentist).

A Prayer For Max...

My darling little old man doggie, Max has a vet visit next Monday

twice in about a week's time span he has peed in the apartment, which is uncommon for my doggie. Last night he was sitting on my bed, sort of playing with a doggie bone, and he just started peeing out of nowhere, as if he had lost control almost.

I read some things on the internet about this and it could be a list of things wrong, including urinary tract infection, which he has had before. I hope it is nothing serious and that my little baby will be ok (and hopefully it won't cost an arm and leg). He is due for is bi-annual blood/urine screening so I planned it all for next Monday with my favorite vet. Please say a prayer for my Maxie...

Pictures!

Here are 3 out 4 babies, of course my most loved, "first born" isn't pictured here but i'll make him a special post....

An unexpected trip to our neighboring apartment complex (spur of the moment) yeilded mainly positive feelings...the only down side is they have gas washer/dryer hookups- but u can rent some & the rent is high unless they have a promotion - right now there market price rent for over 1,000 sq ft 2 bed/2bath is just over $1000 but there current promotion is $850 or so on thet same apartment w/ a 13 month lease.....that's in our price range and would keep us close to Rob's job....too bad we won't be moving until mid-to-late summer....

Tonight I'll surely be praying to God that an opportunity will arise come time, that will allow us to stay in the area and that our new place will not have problems like our current place....and i can study and sleep and take care of my babies while getting through nursing school!

Why did we even look at this apartment today? here's the story...

Yesterday i went with my mom to walmart and we drove by the complex and she said they don't allow pets.....today i was at a smoothie shop next to an Albertson's i planned to go to about 20 minutes north. There was an apartment guide and i thought i'd peek at it, saw the apartment listed and it stated that they Do allow pets.....When Rob and I got home we looked up the loor plans they had listed online (spacious and thought we'd be able to fit our 3 bedroom into their 2 bedroom-cheaper) and i gave them call, which led to driving over and taking a look....Maybe this was God's plan..?..

Monday Meat Shopping...

Total: $61.53

I'm expecting a $5 rebate on the turkey meat which will make my total: $56.53

Bought:

3# ground turkey

14 chicken legs

11 pork chops

18 steaks

= 15 meals

(maybe more than 15 meals, depends on how i use the ground turkey but at 15 for my 3 member family) so i'm pretty stocked up for a bit, i love Albertson's buy 1 get 2 free deals