May 28, 2008

Yes, I know. I am LAME.

Okay, so it's been 3 months since I have posted anything to my blog. I am lame. But to my defense a lot has happened in the past three months. I can't even remember how it all started but we were suddening in the market for a new home. We were lucky enough to get the home we wanted in the neighborhood we wanted for the terms we wanted all an hour before we were going to sign a new lease at our old townhome. You could definitely say our prayers were answered and we were immensely blessed. We love our new home and can't wait for summer to take advantage of all the parks and hiking trails.

Two weeks before the move my body tried to pass another kidney stone. Unfortunately this time the stones were too big to pass and I had to have a "surgical" procedure called a lithotripsy where they use soundwaves to break up the stones. I don't know if I would have classified it as a "surgery" but that's what the doctors called it. There were no incisions but they did put me under general anesthetic. After the doctor broke up the stones he put a stent in my ureter which remained there for 2 weeks. That was probably the worst part of the whole thing. That darn thing made me feel like my bladder was about to fall out at any given moment along with the constant need to pee like a bad bladder infection. I was SO glad to have that thing removed. I have yet to names these three stones so if anyone has any good ideas let me know!































Then a week after we moved my parents came into town and Matt and I headed off for our annual SimplyFun incentive trip. This year it was a cruise to Grand Turk Island and the Bahamas. No matter where we go we always have a great time meeting the consultants and making new friends. Here are some pics of our trip.

























Beautiful Beach on Half Moon Cay, Bahamas
















Matt and I at the karaoke bar and no we did not brave the stage.
















Me and the boat in Nassau.
















All us Jazz fans watching the NBA playoffs in the dance club.


















Matt bustin' a move on the dance floor. Now ladies don't
get any ideas. See that wedding ring on his finger... He's mine!


















11 comments:

Sarah Carlston said...

Its about time!

Melanie said...

I was wondering what happened to you! I'm glad you're back. :) Sorry about the kidney stones (I'm lucky, have never had one). Looks like you guys had a ton of fun on your cruise. What a job, HAVING to go on a cruise every year.

You should post pics of your new home!

The Aprecios said...

We have the same picture form half moon! So funny!

It makes me want to go back...

Jodee said...

I love the look on that ladies face while Matt is bustin' a move- Classic!

Melynda said...

Yeah your back:) You'll have to post some pictures of you house:)

Mike'n'Amy said...

Thank you for the detailed account of the kidney stone "procedure." So much more meaningful than just "I saw a doctor." Plus pics! I really appreciate the narrative nature of your blog -- much more enjoyable and informativei than Matt's blog, er, photo album. And much more up-to-date than my website, er, historical account of the first half of this decade. -- Mike

carlen said...

hooray! we are all glad you're back to your blog! sorry about the kidney stones; though i've never experienced anything like that, those pictures make me cringe! looks like another fun trip too! is your new home in the same ward?

merideth said...

yes i think we need more details on your new home....how exciting for you guys!!!
and oh the pics made me cringe too. i am sure that is painful.
glad you are back.

The ApplegarthFamily said...

I'm glad to see you back up! Sorry to hear about the kidney stones and I'm very happy to hear about the house! That's exciting. You guys look like you had a great time on your trip, too.

vaclaw family said...

I feel your pain, girl! Last October I had to have lithotripsy and a stent, I was literally in bed for 10 days. I thought the pain from the stent was worse than the stones! Good luck with the new house.

jhoopes said...

Looks like so much fun--the trip, not the kidney stones.