But with the weather being so cold outside, we've been staying warm inside. We had a wonderful evening on Friday night going to Daysprings 'Remember America' dinner and speaker night. Dr. Ben Carson was the guest speaker and we really enjoyed all he had to say that evening. He challenged us to get or stay involved with our public government leaders. Know who they are and vote! Vote so that we can get our government back towards fearing God!!! The whole evening was impressive!!! The kids were having fun right here at home with April being their caretaker! They seem to like evenings at home with the sitters just as much as we do going out with just Mike and I!!! Thanks April (and siblings) for making it a fun night for the kiddoes!!!
The rest of the weekend was spent being with my hubby and kids. Ryan and Tyler spent the day Saturday with us. They killed a dove (and yes they were told that it's not dove season after they had already made the kill) and a sparrow. We've got lots of black birds perching on the pines and we really don't invite any nests being built by them!!! Matthew has been busy with his pellet gun. Saturday night, Matthew and Mike decide to butcher the dove and fry the breast meat. Let's just say that till it was all said and done, there were feathers in the family room, guts on my Longaberger basket lid, and olive oil spritzed on the kitchen oven and surround surfaces. I try so hard to let Matthew get all detailed and be a boy with things like this. Mike thought I did a terrible job at inviting all the other drama and cuttings of the bird. I tried to tell Matthew (in the best manner that I could) to butcher the bird out in the grass and I didn't complain when I cleaned my Longaberger lid and then seeing the oil spritzing, I just walked out the kitchen till the cooks were all finished. Then I wiped up the mess and floor. The meat ended up looking like a chunk of coal. It didn't smell too made. It was hard and not good. (Not that I touched or tried it though. No thanks!!!) Boys will be boys!!!
Sunday was church and then home for lunch and naps. We visited Shaelyn in the evening. She's so dear and tiny!!! Her head full of hair is so adorable!!! Congratulations Jason and Mindy!!! She's a doll!!! From there we stopped in for some snitz pie and soup at Ervin's. They had church at their house and we wanted a taste of their goodies!!! Everything was so good!!!
Monday was laundry day and the kids only had 1/2 day at school. We all went to Sharp Shopper and then to Costco to load up on some good veggies and snacks!!! The kids did a great job helping me!!! On Tuesday, we cleaned Mommy D.'s house for them. Her and Daudy come back from Florida tonight. On Wednesday morning, I woke up early to let Ginger out. I sat up in bed and everything was spinning! I rolled around and stayed laying a bit longer. Ginger scratched again at the door. I got out of bed and quickly realized that else I needed to hang on to something or I might fall over. I went to the bathroom and got Mike to come help me. It was the weirdest feeling. The whole room was spinning. He helped me out to the couch and got me a bucket because I felt like I could throw up. He said I was all white. I felt terrible. Mike stayed home that morning to help get the kids off to school and pack their lunches and get them breakfast. I felt fine if I laid still. I needed to stay laying for most of the day. Every time I got up, I got dizzy. At 2:30, I finally was able to get up and get dressed. We needed to sign some business papers here at home and then the kids got home from school. I didn't feel too bad but still would get dizzy spells. We dropped the kids off at Lena's while Mike took me to the doctor to get checked out. I had already looked up "Inner Ear Infection" and was suspicious of it being that.?. The nurse did her routine and then the doctor came in to confirm that yes I have a case called "Vertigo" - an inner ear infection. I was given two meds. One to help with the inner ear and another to help calm down my dizziness.
The next two days were a whirl. (Sometimes literally!!!) Last night I felt the best lying down and not making any fast motions or moves. My spinning did seem a bit better and I slept well. This morning I was able to get the children their breakfast and pack lunches. They were out the door in time and I didn't feel too bad until around 8 AM. Suddenly I felt myself getting dizzy and needed to hang on to things to walk. I tried to make hot chocolate and toast for Ashlyn. I was hungry myself and managed to scramble two eggs and make a piece of toast. I sat on the couch exhausted and dizzy. Sister Jody stopped in and washed my dishes and took Ashlyn for a few hours. (Thank you so much!!!) I laid on the couch and slept till 11. When I woke up I felt much better!!! I slowly got myself some lunch and started doing some house work. My afternoon went well!!! I was able to keep going without being dizzy for the most part!!! I've read that the worse of this usually only lasts a few days and then gets better. I have already seen a big difference and we are hoping and praying that complete healing will come soon!!! Going at a slower pace really helps!!! And that's not how us "Lancaster County" people normally operate!!! Please pray for me as I get well and try to keep from being dizzy!!!
The kids came home from school excited to see warm chocolate chip cookies on the counter!!! Matthew's got this state project that we finished up and chocolate chip cookies are the Massachusetts's state cookies. He plans on passing these out to his class mates tomorrow after his presentation on Massachusetts. I would love to go see his presentation but it will all depend on how I feel. I have not driven the past two days and so going tomorrow could be an adventure?.? :)
Health is wealth!!! I was again reminded of how much good health really has a lot to do with our everyday events. It's like bags of gold!!! I am thankful to God for my healthy children, husband and myself!!! I am counting my blessings today!!!
