Bedtime in the Roger's household ALWAYS involve book and a dog

So, I know, I know. I haven't posted. And, when I do, it's just this.
I think this has been a really hard time for us Proffitt's. Really, is there one of us sisters that isn't having a hard time right now? It's also so hard being away from Mom right now, I wish I could be there to help her through this hard time.
My heart has been so HEAVY lately. I am really down, struggling. I just want to get together with my sisters, and vent, tell you guys everything about everything. sigh. But it will have to wait till we can get our weekend. Then we can all cry till we can't cry anymore and laugh till we (almost) pee ourselves.
I am so HOMESICK right now. I see all of the little and big trials that we are all going through and I just ache to be together so we can share the burden. Sometimes I think being so far away from all of my family is the worst.
My wonderful, sweet family. I want you to know how much I love you. I am praying for each and everyone of you.
LOVE,
Kristi

huh?

someone please explain to me why suddenly some of my words are double underlined and automatically a advert pops up?

I WILL get past this!

So, as some of you may, or may not know. I got pneumonia, again. For those who are counting, that is the third time in 13 months. I started to get sick just before Valentine's day and I have still been struggling. And by struggling I mean: trying not to pass out when climbing the stairs from my basement. Having my patients listen to my wheezing and suggesting I get into the bed and they take care of me. Having to go back on high doses of steroids and antibiotics, again, and again, and yet again. Coughing so hard I think my left lower lung was expelled somewhere in the process. In other words, I am having FUN, baby! It was getting a bit..... discouraging.
Luckily. (?) I work with some very intelligent, strongly opinionated pulminologists who care about the health of their nurses. I was recently accosted by the several of them and yelled at. "Oh SUUUUURRRREEEEEE. You get pregnant, and you see a gynecologist. But, you have problems with your lungs and will you see a pulminologist? NOOOOOOOO!!!!" Really, they are good guys, I promise.
So, they maneuvered to get me in this past week, rather than waiting the usual length of time, till June. It was a very LONG day with every test imaginable. Many were tests I had never even heard of. (they were very cool. If you want I'll tell you sometime about the clear box they made me sit in.)
My primary diagnosis? Are you ready for this? Sitting down everyone?
Sleep deprivation.
Really? I just went through FOUR hours of tests and have hyperventilated countless times for THAT? oooooohhhhh. come closer. I am going to hurt you.........
Luckily for Dr Sundar he had more. Apparently I sleep too deep when I do get to go out. I bypass the usual pattern. The concerns are: one I don't get the proper cycle, and two, I go so deep, EVERY soft tissue and muscle in my body relaxes. Including the esophagus. That causes reflux and I aspirate the acid into my lungs. awesome.
Really, this is a good thing. Because, now I know. We are now taking steps to prevent further damage. And, hopefully, I am now on the path to getting better.
This may be a small success, but I'll take it.

A story to share.....

There is a family here who almost lost their son. They used a new technology at Primary Children's to save his life. And the mom is an amazing author. Her ability to talk as a mother with such amazing faith...... Thought I might share their story: stakerzxposed.blogspot.com Start at February 1st and have lots of tissues handy.

OK, so I haven't posted in FOREVER. I know. But the question is, how much do ya'all really read this? Just wondering if I wanna take the time to try n catch up with my tons of photos I am behind on. Sorry folks, that last bout of pneumonia kicked my butt pretty bad and I am still dragging a bit. Whatdya think? Do we try to catch up? Or just go on from here?

So, ya proud of me? I actually updated my blog list instead of making my Mom do it! :) Lazy, yes, I know.

You might be interested to see that not only did I add friends and family, but also my husband's blog. Taking landscape photos is one of his hobbies, so he decided to post them to start getting constructive criticism. I think he's pretty good, so take a peek.

Chuckle

When getting ready for work today, I was quizzing Kenna on her spelling words. Suddenly, she yells out: "Oh Shaun you have no idea how lucky you are! Wait till you get old, life is so hard! You have to do SPELLING TESTS!"
Oh, if only spelling tests were the one bane of my existence!
And...... if she is old, then what am I?