Almost broken foot...

Well last weekend I decided to take a walk with both dogs before I started some Spring Cleaning. The coon dog unexpectedly got "locked" on something and bolted. Neither me nor the other dog were expecting it or prepared. I ended up with a possible broken foot and some seriously sore muscles.

We ended up at the Priority Care. They ignored all injuries except the purple swollen foot-they did x-ray it. The x-rays were inconclusive since there is a chipped bone in my ankle and we couldn't position my foot well due to pain & swelling. We're pretty sure the chip is old from when I broke it 14 years ago. We're going with the diagnosis...severe sprain/strain now. The upside is that I ended up with a lovely air cast walking boot instead of a traditional cast.
I still have numbness in my thumb and forearm that hasn't been addressed so I'm going to see the chiropractor this week to be realign my spine and "un-tweek" what I jarred out of place when I fell.

Needless to say there has been no college, no sewing, and no spring cleaning going on here and there won't be for a while. The orthopedist says anywhere from 2 weeks to 2 months for healing. *sigh* I'm already so bored.

Computer games for the challenged...

I've been looking into computer games for Boo. There is an OK selection out there, which is nice. I'm so tired of the TV babysitter. I got Daddy to adapt a mouse to use one of Boo's switches and downloaded a trial version of one of the games I'm considering.

I think he likes them! We need to get an adapter for the mouse that now works with his switch so he's trying to use a standard mouse. It's a bit challenging but he's only got to click it on either side so he's doing pretty well. Looks like I'll be ordering that game and maybe a few others. Thankfully they're reasonably priced between $30-$60. It's a lot of money but most of them have several different games on each disc.

Too much to do, too little time yet again

Being a full-time student, full-time mom of unique children and a full-time wife is wearing me out. Gracie now has the Flu (thankfully she's doing well otherwise) and Nikolas is brewing something but we don't know what.
I took 4 classes (16 credit hrs) this quarter. I think that it wasn't a good choice for me. I am quickly losing my momentum and just want to finish the Occupational Spanish certification and go back to being a Medical Assistant. I do like Massage Therapy but I'm just not into the college thing. I don't know where my longing to do this went. I feel like 2 of my classes are a bust...I'm not learning anything in either one. To be fair, I have missed some classes but even when I am there I don't feel like I'm learning anything. I'm not the only one so if I can just stick it out this quarter and wait for Shannon to come back maybe it will get better.
Massage Therapy will be so much more flexible for me but after spending so much time in doctor's offices lately I really miss working there. My biggest issue is finding part time. That's almost impossible. I'm not sure what I'm going to do but something will have to give. I can't continue to stretch myself like this. It's not fair to any of us and Jim gets the least amount of attention mainly because he's a grown-up and can deal with it (whether he wants to or not-I did for ages while he built a company-it's my turn now).

"For A Cure" 3 very important words-that need to be shared

Generally I don't get into all the messes of other's lives. I have enough drama here. However, this has come to my attention and it really saddens and bothers me. Apparently "for a cure" is not for use by any one but The Komen Foundation.  ??? I understand the "pink" thing but they are suing an Atlanta Mito group who used the phrase. Ummm Mito is marked by a GREEN ribbon with the word "MITO" on or under it. We aren't taking ANY funds from The Komen Foundation.

Charity Brawl:Nonprofits aren't so generous when a name's at stake

I honestly want a cure for breast cancer! I have friends and family members who have or have had this horrible disease. That said, there are a LOT of diseases that need a cure. There are many non-profits looking "for a cure" for their chosen disease. I am VERY DESPERATELY looking "for a cure" for Mitochondrial Disease. It is slowly, painfully KILLING MY SON!! It will continue to devastate the lives of families who watch their young child wither away and are unable to even provide comfort. There are no treatments for Mito. There is no cure for Mito.

Breast cancer has had so much publicity that there are now treatments and even cures for some forms. Share the wealth please. Most people don't even know Mito exists much less what it is. I personally think that Susan Komen would be very saddened by this waste of funds for lawsuits over the use of 3 very important words used in the life of many with other life threatening or life altering diseases. :(

Happy Thanksgiving!

Food, Family and a bit of relaxation....that is the description of our Thanksgiving. :)
My husband's mom, sister, her boyfriend and their new baby (ok, he's 5mths now) are in town for a few days and we had them over for supper. It was a nice time and very relaxing. I LOVE to cook and had plenty of people to eat it so it was nice.

My sister, daughter and I went to the Christmas Walk again this year. It was rather sad for us. My sister & I have been doing this on Black Friday for so many years. This year most of the little shops we like are closed, our "regular" restaurant was sold & is now a "coffee shop" and there was a serious lack of Christmas spirit in most of the shops. The place was well decorated and there were a few shops that really went out of the way to make it special though. We're debating whether or not to try again next year...guess we'll have to see how the economy is.

Sunday is MY day and I'm in the Christmas mood so I'm putting up our decorations and the tree!! Sorry honey but E. Scrooge is no longer invited so if you want to hang out with him...hit the "man cave".  :)

Mitochondrial Diseses

We now have 2 more disorders to add to the rather complex list.

 Mitochondrial Complex 1 and Complex 5 deficiencies. Most of the information I found last night was so clinical. I'm looking for information that is in layman's terms so I can explain it to my family and figure out a plan of action. If anyone has any good (or bad for that matter) ideas where to look PLEASE PLEASE let me know. Also if you're dealing with this or have friends/family who are please send me to their blog. I'd love to get another parent's point of view and see what I can gather from them.

Thanks! Enjoy your weekend...I'm going to "just breathe" for awhile.

Schools in session!!

I'm back in college, again. The final degree will be Therapeutic and Clinical Massage and a medical Spanish certificate. I'm completing the message therapy program first so I can get to work but will be continuing on with the Associates Degree. That means I will be a Medical Assistant with a Coding Specialist diploma who is also qualified (& will be certified in) Clinical and Therapeutic Massage.
On another note...both kids don't feel well. My first day of college and I get a call from Mom...the High School called and Gracie needs to be picked up because she's running a fever and nauseated.
The joys of parenthood, lol! I'm waiting to see if she's well enough for school tomorrow. Boo doesn't have a fever but he just looks "off". I'm waitin' for him to show any other signs of being sick. He's due for his physical Friday so hopefully not. Oh, it's soooo time for me to go to bed! Maybe if I sleep it will all be better in the morning. Nite all!