the passing of stones

Last week while out of town for business, I found myself in tremendous pain like I have never felt before. Being the conscious health care professional that I am, I called the advice nurse for, well -advice. She felt that clearly a trip to the ER was appropriate and that's where I stayed for about 9 hours. I had been in Bakersfield for a meeting and planned to deliver valentine treats to a client and the kids. Later, my client told me that I had not been myself that day and I do recall asking very stupid questions. At any rate, mr G drove over from Lancaster, relieved Auntie from bedside duty and sat beside me until the attending doctor exclaimed "we can't find anything wrong with you".....r u freakin kidding me? - what a nightmare! The worst pain since birthing a child and no diagnosis, no wonder our health care system is in such tourmoil. (i know better, but for now- its the line I'm using) Two days later, when my doctor could see me, she concluded I had already passed the kidney stone by the time I was treated in the ER. Go figure.

Happy 20th Jacqui!

Twenty years ago today, my red-headed step daughter was born with a destiny full of greatness. Once a tiny ball of fire now a lovely and beautiful woman, Jacqui is by all accounts the most awesome young lady you'll ever hope to know. I miss seeing her everyday and trust she is doing well. She's a big sister to 3 other siblings and has a heart of gold. I love you Miss JT! Have a blessed birthday!

he still gets under my skin

Now I know how angry one must be to spit. I can't even begin to explain my lividity at this moment. And worse, I am more angry with myself for not letting it go. I'm just pissed and I want to spit. But, alas....I am a lady and I shall be pissy a while and have a glass of wine...like all the crazy people do.