highland games

So lads, I just found a website that has the schedule for all of north america concerning the highland games. Here is said website http://www.ccsna.org/games/
I looked on this site, and apparently there is a scottish festival in march in MIDLAND of all places... Just thought I'd pass that one along.

Also, my prayers are with you G. I know thats a rough situation. Be strong!

slainte

fibroadenoma

Thanks a whole lot for the prayers again guys. Sandy got back from Dallas today, and all is well. The 1.1 cm mass in the right side that was biopsied on tues was benign. It was a fibroadenoma which apparently nothing other than fibrous tissue. They did a second biopsy today of the left side just to see what was causing the continuous enlargment. It was a mastitis complication and we will probably have to wind up having a reduction. But that's a lot better than "double mastectomy with reconstruction" that the bonehead "best surgeon around this area" said last week. I'm really glad that a didn't go to that consult because someone might have ended up with a black eye. I can't believe the tact, compassion, or logic that some doctors seem to lack. It's infuriating.

Anyway, I hope all is well with everyone. I love and miss you all. Mostly you Cody, because I see Glenn every day. haha. But I still love you too G!

How bout an off day or perhaps a couple C. I think that might help the constant tendonitis... but hey what would I know.. Im just a nurse! haha

black coffee

That's what I'm drinking right now. A big cup of dirty bean water. Its about the only interresting thing going right now. Its so funny my definition of emergency... then look at other people's and chortle.

Anyway, we did make it to and fro in one piece. Thats more than I can say for the two geese that flew into the engines of the US Airways in Manhattan. Talk about freaky. Think about being up at 3500 ft then el smacko... folks we're gonna put down in the Hudson river, because we can't make it anywhere else. Great pilot though, seriously... he's logged something like 20000 hours behind the stick or wheel or whatever you call it. Mannyhattan was a blasty blast. We're going back soon. Lots of stuff to do. The empire state building is high... and cold.. they caught me with booze on the way up, so no toast at 1100 ft. I got pics though. Vur nice.

So, also, got back from dallas today. Lots of ice. Also gonna need your prayers. Sandy had a biopsy on the right mammary. Keep your fingers crossed. We find out in the next day or so. I'll let you all know when i know. Take care lads. Talk toyou soon..

karate chop sandwich

Whats up lads... Im just sitting here with ye ol wife! actually, she's asleep on the love seat, and Im trying to set up a health savings account, while Im also watching mystery diagnosis. Its quite an intriguing show. I've actually got two of the last four somewhat right.

Sandy mention something earlier tonight about being married finally. Its like we don't have to hide it anymore. It feels quite nice. We went and watched Fireproof with Kirk Cameron tonight. Our church bought the rights to it or something. It was an amazing movie about being the husband you need to be, and how to appreciate her. Its pretty nice, I feel like I'm cheating or something getting this kinda info this early in the game. C

C- wish you were there man, but I understand brother. G- Im gonna keep helping you on the booze part. Im mighty proud of you to date. Keep getting up early doing your walking with the wife. Im on my nights now, so you have a permanent partner. The change is coming suckkas!!

5/1/09

Not sure what's going on today.. just got done stocking the ER down here at the trauma center in snyder (chortle).. I don't think I'm worried about Saturday. For some reason I think I should be getting cold feet, but I'm not. So thats nice... haha

I just realized that after Brandon asked me about New Years resolutions that I haven't stated any out loud. So here they are...

1. I was originally putting this one at number three, but then I realized, hey, this should probably be my number one priority for the rest of my life. I aspire to be the best husband possible. In this day in age, it's not uncommon for someone to be married and divorced 2 and 3 times by the time your 30. I'm not referring to anyone in particular, just the fact that society has taken a crap on morals these days. I am going to require help for this as well. I don't ever want to think badly or even resent my wife. I want to be able to give her everything I can and a husband, a partner, and as my best friend. (and advice will be greatly appreciated)

2. By December 31st 2009, I want to bench press 315. I realize that this will take an enormous amount of dedication, but I don't believe that it is undoable. I start nights on the 10th, so that will free up my 5'oclocks now. The wedding will be over with, so no more stress for Sandy, which translates into less stress for Bryant... The only thing left is the house we're working on. Which by the way is coming along nicely, thanks again Glenn for the angle grinder attachment. I didn't think that floor could look any better. But there is the first one...

3. I want to climb at least 2 pitches. I realize that this is a repeat from last year, but I had basically zero real wall experience, and I also lacked a vital part of the climbing equation... a partner with wall experience. It's a staggering thought having a belay partner that weighs less that half your body weight! haha After we left Las Conchas though, I felt great inside. It honestly brings your headstrength up to notch. "if I can rely on myself up here, the every day job and life itself is no problem."

4. I want to begin preparing for my path to CRNA school. I realized yesterday and last night that I'm not completely happy being a RN. I enjoy being able to provide care to people that need it. But I'm not happy taking orders. Not like a drill seargent, but from a doctor. I realized that I want to have a part in making the call, or interpreting information, and performing bigger skills such as anesthesia. I talked at length a few times with a close friend and I believe that this is the next step that I have to take in my life. After marriage of course.

There's my morning rant/rave if you could call it as much. Thanks for listening...