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surprisedNow Playing: Day 2594-Next GP Chapter... Turning Lemons Into Lemonade :)
Wholly MOLY!
No, I am not talking about GUACAMOLE either! Heeheeheehee...
Talking about a paranormal experience! Yesterday's blog set a third, all-time-record, new permalink reader subscription!
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That's a WHOLE LOTTA GUACAMOLE!
It was a very rushed start to an unseasonably warm, allergy filled weekend. YUCK! Mother Nature must still be confused, because it's still winter. Not spring. I was already feeling like pure hell. By this afternoon, the pure hell started to grow horns. BAH! (Eric laughing in the background as I read this blog out loud) Teeheeheehee! Bring on the Puffs Kleenex With Vicks! Yep, got that along with plenty of extra large zip lock puke bags in the car and off we went! EXTREME country bound!
Hums the ole country tune:
~DA-DA-DING, DING, DING 
DING, DING, DING, DING~
Ahhhh...yes... That's the kind of country I am talking about! Wayyyyy out yonder! Far away from the city life. The crazy drivers and far too overpopulated, cookie cutter neighborhoods, way too many retailers within a hand shake kind of distance, type of city life. We are talking about EXTREME country life and a rental property that could possibly, finally be the one! Maybe instead of singing the ole country tune. We might be instead singing the praises of, "HALLELUJAH!" Heeheeheeheehee!
Trust me, it's going to happen! We have already had a few calls regarding our home that we placed up for sale a little over a week ago. The problem isn't with trying to sell our home on our own, but instead trying to show our home. While we are still living in our home, with a crazy daily schedule that is anything, but normal. A small realty group contacted us a few days ago, with regards of possibly having them assist in selling our home. The problem is with trusting a realtor. Any realtors, after we got royally burned. We plan on selling our home the CORRECT and HONEST way. Not the sneaky, vindictive, DISHONEST way. I would never want to put anyone in the situation of utter shock of purchasing a home on such dishonest, mere fabricated lies, like we were handed. Deceit. We weren't expecting to already receive a few calls, only a little over a week after placing the 'For Sale By Owner' sign. However... The value of our home has already increased a little over $10,000 since we purchased the David Copperfield surprise. Heeheeheehee! Country life SELLS!
Now, hopefully if the wind of change continues to be on our side... We will soon be living the EXTREME country life. I am talking about everyone knowing everyone and everything about everyone. A mere trip to the small Mom and Pop store, buying within the country and supporting your fellow neighbors. Over 100 acres of beautiful land and not a care in the world, kind of extreme country living. Ahhhhh...yes.... Now THAT is what we are talking about! Only time will tell and so will a chance to live in the most pure kind of peace and quiet that one can find in the country. As for now, we must take a deep breath, watch, wait and see.
Since I started this blog on a paranormal note. Why not end this blog on a far more paranormal note? Thanks to Amy and her amazing photo skills. The photo of Laura has been enhanced and what an AMAZING
enhancement it has turned out to be! We still aren't sure what the white line is on the right of the photo, but we definitely know it IS part of the environment in which the photo was taken. INCREDIBLE! I can't wait to pick back up, where myself and Eric left off over a year ago... Another historic adventure next week!
"Hope is Faith
holding out its hand in the dark."
We might not be able to celebrate Valentine's day this upcoming weekend, due to Eric having to work. 
Since I can't venture off too far, due to obvious medical reasons. Eric surprised me with an email that included photos of a local historic site. A first for the proud owners with having us as guests, investigating their beautiful 201 year old property. Talking about SUPER EXCITED! Especially since there has yet to be anyone who can make sense of some very odd occurrences that have taken place at the property over the years. I am all about visiting such historical sites, as this location that we will be visiting early next week. 
This was just what I needed, a break from anything medically related! Finally a chance to get back to some sort of normalcy, even if that means a place where most folks would never want to venture off to discover, whatever there might be to uncover. We never go to any location expecting anything, for us, this is our passion and pure enjoyment. I love visiting and discovering what remains within the walls of some of the most historical sites and locations. This evening, I began smiling from ear to ear, just looking back over the years at the locations, photos, videos and other equipment findings of some of the most historical places we have visited. There is always something new to explore at each unique location!
We have so many photos and other documented findings that we have captured over the years. It's honestly very hard, not to believe that our spirits some how remain here on earth. I consider what I have, as a gift. A gift that started at a very young age. As I have gotten older, my gift of connecting has only gotten stronger. 
I could literally write a book about our experiences over the years. It's been one exciting historic road trip after another and to just think... Here I am... Ready to hit the road again in search of another historical location. Another story to share about our past. Back in the day...
Together. 
amorous
What holiday is lurking right around the corner... With a big, red, heart shaped, super sweet treat waiting inside?
With everything going on in our lives, I almost forgot to decorate! Unfortunately, due to most of our holiday decorations already being meticulously packed away. I opted for just a few Valentine's day decorations this year. LESS is MORE! I have a hunch, that this year is going to fly on by, in a blink of an eye! 
This year is all about embracing the feminine side of me. The make up, magical hair accessories, no more sweats and zipped hoodies, every day side of me. Sure, I still can't wear the shoes that I would like to wear. The same super cute shoes with heels that I once wore during my career days, but this gal isn't going to ring in another gym shoe year either! Cute boots for the winter, with low, flat, chunky heels. Summer will be all about super cute sandals! I plan to slay with my new feminine look and embrace it along the way~ All the way through this new year, 2017!
YOU~
d'oh
In our case.. The auditor's office needs verification from Eric that he is a current resident of Indiana. That either means having to obtain a state ID or taking the ridiculously hard drivers test. Mind you... No two tests are alike, this means that if you fail the first time, you can forget trying to figure out the correct answers before taking the drivers test for the second time. 
vegas lucky
chatty
All the hype about Lady Gaga got the best of me this evening. While catching up on far too many emails and a few blogs. Eric began watching the Super Bowl that we had to set on our DVR since we weren't at home, nor in state to watch it. Talking about taking a run to the border! We mastered driving to Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. All in less than 2 hours! I doubt we will ever attempt that one again... I was never one for being rushed. What Lady Gaga lacked, was her usual high-energy, spunky, spit-fire self. Eric said, that maybe being on tour with Tony Bennett might had changed her high-energy tune. Don't believe the hype~
Even Littleblue has her opinion about how our new President is handling the used to be, great USA. Hahahahaha! Too darn funny! 
tomorrow! 
chillin'
west.
We are still on hold in hopes of finding out the next round of state and county testing early next week, along with new certification information. Nevada's state and county academy test schedules are still not available for online review. Patience... p-a-t-i-e-n-c-e...
This house has definitely been a non-stop money pit, but tis better safe, than sorry. Last thing we need is the roof and thousands of pounds of sandstone falling on top of us. EEEE`YIKES! We have bags of Quikset concrete to use for a few areas around the foundation, but with this crazy winter weather, we might have to wait and check first with the contractor next week. I can only imagine what lies ahead for us with our house of lemons, if we are still here during the upcoming spring season. Insects and lots of bees that will most likely attempt finding their way indoors if we don't fix the foundation cracks outdoors. My anxiety spikes just thinking about all the additional work! Not that we haven't done enough work as it is for a house that had a clean disclosure. Yea..... RIGHT!... Ha!
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We are also looking into a possible move down south, close to framily, friends who are family. Sis and her family. We can't confirm anything, not just yet, but it is a possibility. A REAL possibility. Eric is as well, looking into county and state prison systems for their class schedules, along with their requirements. Regardless of what I am facing medically. It will not stop me, nor us, from pursuing our dreams and a final destination. A permanent place to finally call, "Home." 
It was an early rise-n-shine morning... Back to the oncologists for another round of bad news. As for myself? Nothing new was much of any surprise to me. A bit disappointing? Sure. Myself and Eric know the drill, especially when new symptoms arise and instead of leaving. They are here to stay. I doubt that my oral surgeon would be any bit surprised at today's news, but all I can do is keep fighting. Sometimes... That is all you can do. Grin, bear it and keep moving on!
There are families that like to tell folks that, "It's always something with her health." These are the same folks that shun down at good ole fashion counseling. Although, most would agree with most folks by saying, "It's usually those families that shun down at counseling, that are the ones who need counseling the most." Especially to learn how to conduct themselves around those who are sick. As for us? We believe that taking good care of your mental health, is just as important as taking good care of your physical health. Some folks believe that if you have a bad run in with one counselor. That every other counselor will end up the exact same way. Non sense! That is like saying if you have a bad experience with one airlines. The other airlines will also end up leaving you with the same bad experience. Where I am going with this? If you are one reading this and shaking your head, then maybe you might need counseling. 
Eric was on his best and most quiet behavior, while reading a really great book that our new counselor had requested for him to read. A very positive, uplifting and highly motivational book written by, Steve Harvey. "JUMP." Once Eric is done reading the book. I plan on reading it myself. There is nothing wrong with motivation books, same as, there is nothing wrong with counseling. Same as taking good care of your physical health, regardless if you are coming to the end of a long journey. Your mental health is just as important. We could all strive to be a better version of ourselves today, than what we were yesterday. Talking to a private, 3rd party, about issues you are facing or having in life is perfectly, OK. In fact, you will never find any doctor, specialist or oncologist to ever shun down on good counseling. Fact.
ALWAYS.
I am still dealing with never-ending, E Coli, that has become resistant to quite a few antibiotics. Each rebounding-round of E Coli, has me right back up to the hospital for another round of IV medication, at home medication and more cultures to be sent out for further studies. This latest round, has now shown to be resistant to a few new additional antibiotics. Talking about SCARY! 
After each course of strong antibiotics, I get a mere week break before the E Coli cycle starts up all over again... I don't just have one team of specialists trying to figure out this great E Coli resistant mystery, but instead, now 4 teams of specialists. Yes, it does get old, but unfortunately no one asks for their immune system to turn against them. Experimental cancer-oncology treatments do sometimes help patients, but as well, they can hurt a patient. Especially your immune system. Staying super alert and in tune with new symptoms is a must! So is keeping your sense of humor, in which, me and Eric have become our own at-home comedy team!
I am blessed to not just have a super amazing spouse-caregiver, but as well, a super loving fur family. Our fur children. 
I am still determined as ever to see one of my all-time favorite bands in concert, Journey! I am scheduled for my next rescan, a mere 2 weeks, before we can decide if my body will be able to handle the 3 hour drive to the concert. I am hopeful, but yet, realistic. My mind is more than READY! My body? Only time will tell and so will my next rescan. If they can not get this darn rebounding E Coli under control, then clearly we will have to hand over our front row tickets to another lucky someone, some 2, else. I have plans for the once-in-a-lifetime tickets if we can not go. Hopefully, my body will allow a bit of time to decide if the concert will be a GO or a NO. If we can not go, I will be auctioning off the tickets online. Proceeds from the tickets will go towards local families in need of medical assistance. I also plan on doing something special for a few children that we had met during our short laundry mat, in need of washing machine assistance, when we had plumbing issues with our new home. 
