Alright, it's only been two weeks since I last posted, but a lot has happened!
First, my friends got their husbands back from deployment. Yay for them! Homecoming was awesome and I was more excited than they were (seriously). I can't wait until my homecoming.
I also finished all of my school work for the year! Woooo!!! All I have to do is take 3 finals during this week and I'm free for 4 months!
I also had my appointment with my spine specialist for my re-evaluation after 6 weeks of physical therapy. Since physical therapy didn't help at all, my doctor and I have decided to go along with surgery. Surgery is scheduled for mid-May. I have done my research and the surgery itself isn't too too bad. I'm not scared now, but I'm sure I will be when I'm actually lying in the operating room. That is, IF surgery happens right now.
IF is a big word. I will go along with surgery if, and only if DH is allowed emergency leave to come home. He won't be here for the actual surgery, sadly, but he will be here to help me post-operation. IF he is allowed to come home.
The reason I say that I will only go along with surgery if DH is allowed emergency leave is because I am essentially helpless for the first week or two following surgery. I'm sorry, but I do not want anyone besides my husband to have to bathe me. So if he is not allowed leave, I will simply have to reschedule for block leave once he's home for good. This is not exactly ideal as I am in a lot of pain right now, but you gotta do what you gotta do.
I am awaiting on the hospital to call me to confirm the surgery date, and the hospital is waiting on Tricare to confirm the date. When I was waiting on confirmation for my wisdom teeth extraction, it took a matter of a few hours for them to get back to me. It's been 4 days.
So I called Tricare. Apparently they haven't received any of my paperwork. Then I called the hospital and am waiting for them to return my phone call so I can figure out why on earth they haven't sent Tricare any of my paperwork yet. Sigh…
Once I get the confirmation, I need to simply take my doctor's note (that he wrote up specifically for this purpose) to Rear D and have a message sent to DH's commander so that he can decide if he is going to allow my husband emergency leave for my surgery.
IF he is allowed emergency leave, I will get to see my husband VERY soon! Yayyy!!!! If not, I'll still get to see my husband fairly soon.
I'm contemplating calling the hospital back. It's only been 30 minutes, but it doesn't take that long to return someone's phone call =)
Aaaand DOM has recently hit 75% done =D
Ah yes, the wonderful world of the Army. Can I checkout now?
Monday, April 25, 2011
Monday, April 11, 2011
Scentsy?!
Alright, I have to admit that I have fallen into the trap of Scentsy. I was able to resist for a long time until I walked into my friend's house and was engulfed by the amazing aroma floating about her rooms. Scentsy definitely gives off a much stronger scent than any candle, incense, or plug-in I've ever seen.
I had been searching for a specific smell that I have in one of my candles that my mom got for me years ago. Unfortunately I had NEVER found another candle that smelled just like this candle and I was in love with the scent. Then I found Scentsy. Mums & Marigolds was the answer to my scent-searching prayers.
Anyway, a friend of mine is hosting a giveaway and you'd be a fool not to participate. I'm also hosting a party where you can order Scentsy products through the website.
Here is the link to the giveaway:
http://juliethearmywife.com/2011/04/11/scentsy-full-size-warmer-bar-giveaway/
And here is the link to my party:
https://lorimills.scentsy.us/Buy?partyId=33751472
You HAVE to try Scentsy. I promise you won't be disappointed.
I had been searching for a specific smell that I have in one of my candles that my mom got for me years ago. Unfortunately I had NEVER found another candle that smelled just like this candle and I was in love with the scent. Then I found Scentsy. Mums & Marigolds was the answer to my scent-searching prayers.
Anyway, a friend of mine is hosting a giveaway and you'd be a fool not to participate. I'm also hosting a party where you can order Scentsy products through the website.
Here is the link to the giveaway:
http://juliethearmywife.com/2011/04/11/scentsy-full-size-warmer-bar-giveaway/
And here is the link to my party:
https://lorimills.scentsy.us/Buy?partyId=33751472
You HAVE to try Scentsy. I promise you won't be disappointed.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Hello April!
One more month down in this awful deployment. For some reason, March decided to take its sweet time moving along. However, I am happy to announce that I am still alive and chugging along.
A lot happened in DH's world as well as mine and March just wasn't that great of a month, but it's in the past so let's move on shall we?
School is going well. This is officially the last month of school! W00t!!
Physical therapy is going ok. It's not offering me the relief I thought it would. It's looking like surgery is becoming more and more a possibility. The good news is, physical therapy has taught me spine-safe exercises and postures that I can use for the rest of my life.
The rest of this deployment (which continues to shrink as we speak) is carefully marked with things to help speed the remaining time along.
April: My friends' homecoming for their husbands. This is exciting for them, but I'll definitely be attending the homecoming ceremony to offer emotional support and just enjoy being in a room full of love. This is also the last month of school. Less than 3 assignments per class left!
May: I'll be going to Texas with my friends on their block leave. This should be exciting since I'm going with one of my best friends and I've never been to Texas. I may have mentioned this before, but I plan on moving their when DH ETSs so it would be nice to see the area I plan on moving to =P.
June: My Texas trip will last until the end of May and then June will be only a week away. I'll be going to my mom's house and my dad will be visiting sometime this month. I haven't seen him in 4 years so that is very exciting! I'll also be getting my hair done, nails done, etc for DH's homecoming =D!!
July: The last month of deployment!! Need I say more?
When I list the months like that, it doesn't seem so bad. If April hurries along, I'll be happy. In fact, if April, May, and June hurry along, I'll be even happier.
A lot happened in DH's world as well as mine and March just wasn't that great of a month, but it's in the past so let's move on shall we?
School is going well. This is officially the last month of school! W00t!!
Physical therapy is going ok. It's not offering me the relief I thought it would. It's looking like surgery is becoming more and more a possibility. The good news is, physical therapy has taught me spine-safe exercises and postures that I can use for the rest of my life.
The rest of this deployment (which continues to shrink as we speak) is carefully marked with things to help speed the remaining time along.
April: My friends' homecoming for their husbands. This is exciting for them, but I'll definitely be attending the homecoming ceremony to offer emotional support and just enjoy being in a room full of love. This is also the last month of school. Less than 3 assignments per class left!
May: I'll be going to Texas with my friends on their block leave. This should be exciting since I'm going with one of my best friends and I've never been to Texas. I may have mentioned this before, but I plan on moving their when DH ETSs so it would be nice to see the area I plan on moving to =P.
June: My Texas trip will last until the end of May and then June will be only a week away. I'll be going to my mom's house and my dad will be visiting sometime this month. I haven't seen him in 4 years so that is very exciting! I'll also be getting my hair done, nails done, etc for DH's homecoming =D!!
July: The last month of deployment!! Need I say more?
When I list the months like that, it doesn't seem so bad. If April hurries along, I'll be happy. In fact, if April, May, and June hurry along, I'll be even happier.
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