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I’m sorry I’ve been gone for so long, I’ve been trying to figure out how to come back and make my blog worthwhile and worthy enough to read and keep coming back. Have a great night everybody.

What would you do? http://teddybear1992.blogspot.com/2015/10/what-would-you-do.html

I just got done listening to the audiobook, American Sniper by Chris Kyle. It’s not what I expected. I’m not sure what I was expecting. It didn’t really cover, in his words anyway, his last days alive. When I listened to his widow’s book, American Wife by Taya Kyle, that was very good, descriptive, detailed, very heartfelt. I’ll forewarn anybody who hasn’t read or listened to her book, you’ll want to have tissues handy.

I’ve been trying to get back into reading/listening to audiobooks more instead of watching TV. Of course, I do watch my shows at night or on demand, however, when I listen to audiobooks, I can do just about anything, including dishes, laundry, clean, and craft. I’ve got some medical issues that quite often tends to make it where i don’t feel like doing anything, nor should I be driving, so I sit and relax and listen to audiobooks and knit or crochet.

I haven’t been here in awhile, but I’m going to try and be here at least twice a week. Have a great rest of your weekend.

MARCH 5, 2013 | CRYSTAL PAINE
15 Things You Can Do Each Morning to Make Your Day More Successful

After reading this, I realized I do at least the first half of these. I’ve shared the link back to money saving mom’s blog to read these, I hope you enjoy these as much as I did.

http://moneysavingmom.com/2013/03/15-things-you-can-do-each-morning-to-make-your-day-more-successful.html

I haven’t been on here in awhile, and for anyone who’s been following my blog, I have been dealing with some really debilitating neck and back issues. Since my last post, I’ve gone from overdoing it and needing to depend on pain pills and muscle relaxers and rest when I can catch it, to recovering from surgery. Cervical spondylosis with myelopathy, that was what the initial diagnosis going into surgery was. What exactly is cervical spondylosis with myelopathy? It basically is impaired function of the spinal cord, caused by degenerative changes of the discs and facet joints in the neck. That is what I dealt with for over seven years, then I finally found a surgeon who could help remedy that problem, or so I thought. Almost two weeks ago Thursday, I went in at 5:30a.m., for prep for a 7:15a.m. surgery. The surgery took a few hours, which was expected. I don’t remember going into recovery, and I vaguely remember actually going to my room. My husband met me in there, of course I was sore, I had just had neck surgery. I ate and drank very little, even when I went home on Friday afternoon.

I went through the weekend, trying to recover, trying to eat and drink to keep myself going, and by Monday, my throat still really hurt, and it hurt to swallow anything, including my own spit, and of course I felt my throat was swollen. So I called the surgeon’s office that day to schedule, and they got me in on Wednesday. Wednesday started like every other day so far, got up, took a pain pill, had a cup of coffee, chatted with my hubby, then proceeded getting myself together to go to the dr’s office.

My daughter took off work early to bring me, we went, I grabbed my pillow for comfort, and a book. I didn’t think about bringing my pain pills and muscle relaxers, or my brace, also for comfort, to prepare to sit in the doctor’s office from 1:30p.m., till almost 5p.m., when they sent me to the er to be admitted for a test they couldn’t get my insurance to cover. So off to the er we went, thankfully by wheelchair for me, it only took the er fifteen minutes to get a room assignment and send me on my merry way.

I’ll share more tomorrow, gonna try and recover and relax some more with a pain pill and muscle relaxer, comfy pillows and my bed. Goodnight.

http://woodtv.com/2015/07/01/gasbuddy-greece-to-blame-for-gas-price-increase/

I’m not sure how many of you are paying attention to our high gas prices, again, but for anybody who is interested in hearing why, here is a link from wood tv.

http://www.managingyourblessings.com/scripture-memorization-week-2-mothering-heart-waiting/

I know I haven’t been here much lately, however, we’ve been in the process of buying a house, packing and moving. Due to these events however, this scripture memorization verse really hits home. I’m encouraging anybody who wants to, follow this link back to managing your blessings, and join us in scripture memorization and growing your faith.

Thank you, and have a wonderful day.

http://bible.com/r/3n I just finished day 3 of the @YouVersion Plan Battlefield of the Mind Devotional. Check it out here:

Wow, just read the verse that went along with the teaching for today, how many of us do this or know someone who does? Really makes ya think.

http://bible.com/r/3n Join me in reading Battlefield of the Mind Devotional:
I have been trying to get myself to diligently start and continue reading my bible every day by reminding myself to read the devotionals and the verses that go with them and then journal about my thoughts and feelings attached to them.

This one today, wow, just was like a Gibbs slap to the head, for anyone not familiar with the Gibbs slap, I suggest watching a few episodes of ncis with Mark Harmon, and you’ll clearly understand.

Anyhow, I’ve had issues with the way I think and what feelings I feel and my mood and attitude throughout the day and on certain days, it tends to be much worse. It stems from the things ingrained in my mind as a child that I can’t seem to let go of. I’m working in it though.

I’m challenging myself, starting today, June 1, to start thinking more of what I think about before any actions take place and then journal about it and each day see how things go better or wise or even stay the same. I’m willing to bet, they’ll start going better, at least that’s my goal. Blessings to your day everyone.