I'm Alive!

Well, I survived my wisdom teeth extraction but I am not out of the woods yet! Friday was interesting as I think back I was under local IV sedation, not general, so I was able to hear them talk to me as they took my wisdom teeth out but I did not feel any pain or novacaine shots. I don't remember being wheeled to the Explorer but I do remember Kit telling me we were at Target! (haha, probably b/c I love it so much my eyes perked up). Kit picked up my Pain Medication and Antibiotic and we were well, back home...I don't remember any of the drive!

I remember I made it to the couch with my mouth almost all numb, my tongue was started to come out of it, and my face was full was having lots of gauze were my wisdom teeth once were.
So, my husband force fed me some jell-o and gave me some pain medication. Then, I remember him waking me up all the time to switch my gauze and since I had kept down a 1/2 tab of the pain med(Percocet may I inform you) to take another. I got sick oh, once, twice, too many too count. This lasted all throughout the day. The evening was ok, and Saturday I immediately started to feel better. Thinking to myself, I was going to a Memorial day get together and work would NOT be a problem on Tuesday.

Then Sunday, I was in a little more pain and held it together as our dear friends Chris & Sarah came with new little Anne Marie. Then, I couldn't take the pain any longer, so Kit pulled out some Darvocet...not that I get sick from it just loopy and fall asleep. I don't remember much of Sunday except the awful nighttime to which I could have sworn something was going wrong.

Monday morning Kit called the oral surgery office to see what we could do. We got the answering service but the technician immediately returned our call. I went in at 12 00 to find I had a dry socket which means none or possibly a small blood clot which is suppose to form was no longer there, exposing bone and nerves, therefore the intense pain. They then rinse my mouth with peroxide. (which I found out turns your tongue white) Then, stuffed the socket with an oddly looking tabacco like substance. So, there you have it folks, not to mention the swelling in my cheeks which I know is normal, Hey! at least I didn't bruise!!

See what a little rain does?

"Under the Knife"

Well, tomorrow morning is the big day! I get my widsom teeth out! I asked Kit to take a picture with me to post on here for the last post I'll probably have for a while and he took it upon himself to do a "senior" portrait of me. Finally, I was able to get a quick snapshot. I would appreciate everyone's prayers for tomorrow and for a quick recovery. I hope everyone has a great Memorial day weekend!

Blooms are here!

Yeah for Peonies!

We got Sprouts

YEAH! We see green! We have really been enjoying our time outdoors at our new house. Along with landscaping we also started a garden. We decided to start out small this year and just do half of the pre-existing garden. We have planted tomatoes, green beans, potatoes, sweet corn and canteloupe!

More from Maggiano's

Mr. & Mrs. Zach Berninger

My brother Zach and Amber were wed May 1st in Costa Rica. Tonight, we were invited to great evening filled with great food and great laughs! I wanted to get these pics posted as soon as possible since my sister was unable to make it due to illness :(.

Happy Mother's Day!

We had an enjoyable day having my parents over for lunch and an afternoon of relaxing and reading the paper. I forgot just how loud my dad does snore :). Then, we were able to go to Kit's parents for dinner!

Like Father

Like Son-in-Law

Like Dog

Mom surfin' the net checking on all our blogs :)

Landscape

As much as we have worked on the inside of our house, we've taken advantage of the nice weather and tried to make some improvement to the outside! There are all kinds of before and afters below. I know some of the plants look "dead" but they were almost all free since they were transplants and since our labor was free it made it a cheap way to change curb appeal. Also, i've started a garden, cross your fingers folks!! ;)

Before
Only Kept the Rose Bush & Little Tree
After

I thought these pots turned out cute

Closer view of Flower Bed

We took out a lot of stuff!

Like these for example

See they are gone

before
before

After, not much changes; same as below

After
Digging up rock is no fun stuff at all so all we have is Kit digging up the bushes and the after shot. We pretty much got frustrated and haven't got back to it...yet :) (I can't stand unfinished projects!!)

Good Smells

Vera gone to the Dogs??

Check out the Java Blue!

Vera Bradley

Too much fun and I spent way too much money!

Septic Problems: Resolved

Well, it took a full week of hit and miss...working on it and giving up, but the septic tank issues have been fixed! We had originally noticed a back up around the clean out at the back of the house and so Kit dug a hole there. (That would be Numero Uno!) then we called someone to come pump the Septic Tank out thinking that would be an easy fix. They came, problem still not fixed. Kit called my Dad who brought out a Septic snake to feed down the line and hopefully remove the blockage. Snake went down, blockage and rush of water sound came out! YEAH! Oh no, Problem Number Two! Hence: Hole number two. The septic snake would not come back out! Ok, my dad recommended waiting a night, running fresh water the next day and hopefully there would be no problems! Well, no such luck. Next thing I know, I am out there with my ear next to the ground trying to locate where this snake is stuck at! Did I mention it was misting that evening? You will notice on the bottom picture the hole is long and narrow. He thought he had the pipe but discovered a rather large rock. The Lord must have wanted to teach us patience b/c it wasn't until three days later Kit found out he did guess right and the pipe WAS below the rock!

On Saturday, Kit was determined to bring closure to this project and as well as our neighbors who had made mentioned of watching our poor efforts from a distance and were SO generous as to step in and give Kit a hand! They were all determind the snake was stuck in the middle of the pipe and dug what?! Hole number THREE....this time a splice was made into the pipe only to find the snake was running past the cut of the pipe. Then quickly came hole number FOUR and the intersection of the Septic Tank...you guys guess it...it was caught on the opening of the tank! So really, no harm done, Kit was able to get some sun, spend a Saturday putting sweat equity into our new house and we spent quality time filling in FOUR holes in our backyard...our poor backyard :)

Looks who's in the Driver Seat!

This was too cute tonight when we were sweeping out and washing vehicles. I looked over and well, pictures tell all! :) Oh yeah, Kit threw the seat belt on for a little "extra" effect ;)

Please pray for my Grandma today as she will undergo a Heart Cath.

Below, I put information about a Heart Cath from wedmd

Cardiac Catheterization

Cardiac catheterization is a test to check your heart and coronary arteries. It is used to check blood flow in the coronary arteries, blood flow and blood pressure in the chambers of the heart, find out how well the heart valves work, and check for defects in the way the wall of the heart moves. In children, this test is used to check for heart problems that have been present since birth (congenital heart defect).
If your coronary arteries are blocked, your doctor can use a thin flexible tube (catheter), guidewire, and balloon to open them and improve blood flow to your heart. This is called percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The three common types of PCI are:
Angioplasty. This may be done by attaching a small balloon to the catheter. Once the catheter has been guided to the proper location in a coronary artery, the balloon is inflated. The pressure from the inflated balloon presses the plaque against the wall of the artery to improve blood flow. See an illustration of angioplasty.
Stenting, which usually is done along with angioplasty. Once the plaque is compressed using angioplasty, a small expandable wire tube called a stent is inserted into the artery to hold it open. Reclosure of the artery is less likely to occur after angioplasty followed by stenting than after angioplasty alone. This is the most common procedure performed.
Atherectomy. This may be done during cardiac catheterization to open a partially blocked coronary artery. Once the catheter reaches the narrowed portion of the artery, a cutting device, a whirling blade (such as a rotoblade), or a laser beam is used to remove the plaque.

Knees to the Earth

Here I am sitting before the computer this evening, I've made it through another Monday! Honestly though, Kit and I have been so blessed. We are thrilled with our house and all the things we get to do outside/ inside. The Lord has provided for us above and beyond. It is nothing by our doing but by God's grace! Tonight we were talking about where we were a year ago. Then, two years ago. It's amazing to see the changes that have occured.
I'm just sitting here listening to Watermark so in awe. God is awesome beyond measure. We had a awesome sermon on Sunday about how our relationship with Christ is personal but not private. So, I give it all to Christ tonight. My anxieties about my wisdom teeth extraction and our septic tank problems which we have to fix ASAP :) and our Bug's one eye that's burnt out and the switch that is broken so you can't fix it without taking it to a shop. God knows them all and HE is the one I want to control my life, not me!

Be Blessed,
Grace

3 years too late?

It's sad to say, but it has been almost three years since our honeymoon and I just printed off pictures, got them into frames and on the wall. It must be the office wall color that inspired me... :)

So Long Fish Eyes...

Finally the big flood lights are gone out of our kitchen! We were able to keep the track that had been previously used and just buy new, updated lights. We have been searching for lights that we liked for a while and they were on clearance! God is so awesome!

Were these even in style?

Before

Kit acting like I'm not taking a picture :)

"Almost" finished product. The second light needs a new bulb already and we have one more light to install but when Kit put it up tonight it had a crack in it. So, another trip to Lowes!

Dr. Perry

Well, the saga continues! I went to see another (yes, another!) oral surgeon regarding my wisdom teeth.

Below is the man that is going to do it! Dr. Michael Perry. I know, I know in this picture he looks more like a woman but whatever, I must admit that I actually liked the fact that he had a bit of an "attitude". He was confident that he would successfully extract my wisdom teeth. He was reasonable that there is a risk involved regarding my mandibular nerve and the potential for chin numbness but was practical in that we both agreed there is a higher risk for infection with the partial extractions. As of today, I set my surgery for May 25th. I just hope I don't call back in and cancel it!

Kenlyn, they offered me April 27th for my surgery but I was like, "oh, that's before Vera! That won't work...." They just gave me a weird look! haha

More Easter Pics

My Adorable Grandparents

Very Cute Parents
Are we seeing a trend yet....? haha

Grace, Zach & Amy

Thanks to Amy, our family "photographer", she sent me these pics from Easter!