The last few semesters have seem to end in about the same way. I get this crazy illness, and spend my breaks trying to heal. That is exactly what happened this semester. On my very last day of classes I got a fever,chills, aches, etc. and then it got worse. I went to the doctor on Friday with congestion, sore throat, ear pain, headache, etc, and she told me I just had the nasty cold that was going around. Beau had been really sick, and had been put on antibiotics, so I thought I should be too (we had the same symptoms). I left the office, and hoped I would be better soon.
On Sunday I woke up with horrible ear pain and pressure, and a red eye. Because we are on BYU-Idaho insurance, if we go anywhere but the student health center, we have to pay a $750 deductible. I decided to "tough it out" and waited until Monday morning. As I drove to the doctor I felt stupid and knew I would cry if I was told it was just a cold, as I felt horrible! Well the doctor said I have a double ear infection and pink eye. He put me on an antibiotic, and told me to rest. I have now missed 3 days of work, which those of you who know me is a not happening thing in my world. After I took the first dose of the antibiotic my right ear drum ruptured, and last night my left ear drum ruptured. I feel awesome...not! I just don't understand how I can be so sick! Aren't ear infections and pink eye for little kids?
Oh well. I will say one positive thing, at least this is happening during the break. I have a really full course load planned for next semester (17 credits - this is full for me) and I will not be able to afford getting sick like this. Hopefully I will be back on my feet soon!
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Friday, April 9, 2010
Winter Semester is Over
The winter was very stressful for both of us. Beau carried a full course load and worked part-time for John Deere, and I also carried a full course load and worked part time for PolicyTech. Beau loved his automotive classes, and feels like he learned a ton! I can't say that I loved my classes, but I feel like this semester has been the most productive and educational so far.
The end of the semester is such a blessing though! We are both so tired and burnt out. This semester with our crazy schedules was a trial for sure, but we can honestly say that we couldn't have made it through without each other. Our marriage is much stonger and I can honestly say that trials can bring people closer together!
In the midst of our crazy semester, we have been working on our bathroom. We started with having to replace our vent and ceiling. Then we realized the toilet tank was cracked, and then the shower was leaking. All of this has resulted in a complete overhaul in the bathroom. Pictures to come. Although this was not what we had hoped or planned on doing, I think we are going to be very happy with the results.
I have returned to doing some of the things that bring me great happiness including cooking more. I often cook quick meals just to make it through the week, but lately I have tried to cook more substantial and "real" meals. It makes me happy, and Beau enjoys the food.
This semester has also been one of visitors. Beau's mom and dad came out in March to see our home (the last time they saw it we were in boxes and still moving), and to spend time with us. Then we met up with Cori and Kari (Beau's brother and sister-in-law) and their two kids in Twin Falls, and we did a sealing session in the Twin Falls Temple. We hadn't done one since we were married, so it was a really special experience, especially with Beau's parents. Then we went to Miracle Hot Springs in Buhl and had a lot of fun. It was a great get-away that reminded me about how much I take my husband for granted. We had so much fun being together and "out of the house." Beau's mom's parents, Yaya and Pappy, came and stayed with us for a few days to see their newest great grandchild (BJ and Ashleys amazing daughter Lucy!) and their grandchildren who are attending BYU-Idaho. We had a lot of fun with them here at the house, and I enjoyed getting to know them better! We also had a visit from Beau's cousin Annette and her four children last weekend in the middle of a snow storm. It is fun getting to know Beau's family better. They are such good people, no wonder Beau is the person that he is today!
We are grateful for family and friends who make our lives wonderful, and look forward to the coming semester. I will be graduating in July which should (do you like the word should?) make our lives a little easier in the coming months.
The end of the semester is such a blessing though! We are both so tired and burnt out. This semester with our crazy schedules was a trial for sure, but we can honestly say that we couldn't have made it through without each other. Our marriage is much stonger and I can honestly say that trials can bring people closer together!
In the midst of our crazy semester, we have been working on our bathroom. We started with having to replace our vent and ceiling. Then we realized the toilet tank was cracked, and then the shower was leaking. All of this has resulted in a complete overhaul in the bathroom. Pictures to come. Although this was not what we had hoped or planned on doing, I think we are going to be very happy with the results.
I have returned to doing some of the things that bring me great happiness including cooking more. I often cook quick meals just to make it through the week, but lately I have tried to cook more substantial and "real" meals. It makes me happy, and Beau enjoys the food.
This semester has also been one of visitors. Beau's mom and dad came out in March to see our home (the last time they saw it we were in boxes and still moving), and to spend time with us. Then we met up with Cori and Kari (Beau's brother and sister-in-law) and their two kids in Twin Falls, and we did a sealing session in the Twin Falls Temple. We hadn't done one since we were married, so it was a really special experience, especially with Beau's parents. Then we went to Miracle Hot Springs in Buhl and had a lot of fun. It was a great get-away that reminded me about how much I take my husband for granted. We had so much fun being together and "out of the house." Beau's mom's parents, Yaya and Pappy, came and stayed with us for a few days to see their newest great grandchild (BJ and Ashleys amazing daughter Lucy!) and their grandchildren who are attending BYU-Idaho. We had a lot of fun with them here at the house, and I enjoyed getting to know them better! We also had a visit from Beau's cousin Annette and her four children last weekend in the middle of a snow storm. It is fun getting to know Beau's family better. They are such good people, no wonder Beau is the person that he is today!
We are grateful for family and friends who make our lives wonderful, and look forward to the coming semester. I will be graduating in July which should (do you like the word should?) make our lives a little easier in the coming months.
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