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celebratoryNow Playing: Day 2816-Next GP Chapter... Turning Lemons Into Lemonade :)
This blog was going to be about a phone call I received this evening. That went into another wild, questionable ride. But...it has no place in today's blog. Because today was all about celebrating! A celebration of many sorts! What happens when Wonder Woman & Superman achieve the unthinkable!
To most...
The IMPOSSIBLE!
There is a lot going on behind the scenes in our life that had to be put under wraps. Some...for legal reasons. Others...for personal reasons.
Today was the ending, yet the beginning. A lot of mystery wrapped up for the taking! Medically, this morning I finally received a few phone calls and emails regarding last weeks hospital testing and procedure. Pending labs and other factors that finally allowed for myself and my team of doctors to understand the next chapter of my journey. I had been dealing with new symptoms as of early May, this year. However, it had taken months to finally be diagnosed with connected complications from what could never be defied during last years oncology treatments and radiation therapy. When treatments fail. You can expect things to progress. It was always anticipated.
Since being denied a temporary work permit, time and time again. I had decided to build my own case and present it to social security. I know there are avenues that I must cross and hurdles I must jump in front of me. Yet, somehow I always still believed. Where there is a WILL...there will be a WAY. Our medical bills and prescription drug costs are surmounting. Add that onto all of the out-of-pocket costs for home repairs. It's been downright financially CRAZY! Yet, we remained determined as ever to stay focused and not allow the stress to get the best of us. Today we both achieved major monumental success! Not just success in the making. But so much more for the taking!
This afternoon, I received a final approval letter for a temporary work permit from social security, SSD. Of course, there are quite a few restrictions. I must first get current health issues stabilized and produce a letter from my lead specialist. Secondly, I am only permitted to work from home on a temporary work permit. After being denied the right to receive a temporary work permit so many times before with an attorney. I decided to tackle the huge feat on my own. First and foremost...being honest with what we are experiencing. Financially speaking. There is something to be said for being real with others. Most importantly...honest with yourself. Finally having the chance, if I can possibly and successfully get current health issues under control, to at least try working. Is something that I never thought I would ever have the chance to ever do again. At least...not in this lifetime. I know that the current hurdle with my health that I must jump will be quite challenging. But just look how far I have come! Anything is possible...if you believe in yourself...FIRST.
I don't know how long, it could be a month or two before current medical issues can be stabilized to the best of my specialists ability. Over the years, this blog has not only been a blessing for me, emotionally. But it could as well become a blessing for me...for US...financially. Time will only time. More of that to follow.
This morning there was another great achievement in the making! This time...for Eric. There are not enough words to express how very proud I am of my husband. There are not enough words to express just how much hard work and far too many hours that he put into a massive lawsuit. Massive...because he represented...HIMSELF this morning. It wasn't just a lot of hard work and far too many hours over the past several+ months getting the case together. But as well he did so while still working full time with the Sheriff's department, along with doing whatever overtime was available for the taking. If that's not a true SUPERMAN...Eric also took on the roll of being not just my spouse. It was Eric who has been there for me. My SUPERMAN.
They say that a strong couple can literally move mountains together. I say that a really strong couple can move more than mountains when their hearts are in the right place...together. Faith also goes hand in hand.
We both were given the heads-up with regards to my symptoms a little over 2 months ago. Due to my body no longer able to handle any kind of stress. It wasn't just the need to place healthy boundaries with family and hospital privacy. This mornings final hearing was to also include my testimony. But instead of two...Eric bravely became one. There is so much to be said for defying the odds. When those who believe you can't represent yourself as your own attorney. Stood face-to-face this morning with Eric. Representing himself as not only his own attorney. But believing enough in himself that, YES! you CAN! I am darn proud of Eric! He did it all on his own! Maybe with the help of myself through out the months. But it was US...together that helped to achieve so much more! Regardless who wins. It was never about the money. It's about human decency. It's about how we treat one another. In a real estate game and a contract about he said, she said. No one really comes out a winner in the court of law. But over this past year we truly have!
The ability to learn and in turn gain a lifetime of wisdom and knowledge is priceless! It truly is our reward for all the hard work and it's ours for the taking.
Who would had thought that US...Husband and wife...could go where most would never dare or even so much to dream ever before...
We have proved that together you can move mountains^^^
WONDER WOMAN & SUPERMAN
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Like...cleaning every single window, door and screen...YAYYYY for Eric!!! YAYYYYY for playing in the water and finally being able to utilize what used to be our RV brush! BAH!
everything turned out made us both feel SO MUCH better! Clean screens make for cleaner air to breath indoors during this upcoming fall season. These screens were filthy! UGGGGG! Nothing that a good ole RV extension brush and a little bit of Ivory dish detergent can't handle! 
CLEAN!
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Our current house flipping project, the living room, has been quite a nightmare! I anticipated this to be somewhat of a challenge. But it seems once again, I was sadly mistaken. Especially when it comes down to the timeframe on this massive feat in the making! Two weeks? Yea...r-i-g-h-t! It seems to be a project-within a project-on top of another project. Ha! The fireplace has been a project all on it's own since it can no longer be used. Trying to come up with an idea on how to close it off, on top of finding a creative do-it-yourself country-coastal theme fireplace cover has also been quite a challenge! I have been determined to stick with our overall theme through out the entire house. But since there seems to be nothing that works as far as online. I decided to make our own fireplace cover. Eric's job was to design something to safely close off the fireplace that can no longer be used. What we both have created separately could still work for next years potential buyers if they don't plan on putting additional money into having the fireplace liner repaired. As for us...we have put in enough time, money and energy. Along with far too many claims with our home warranty company. I have a feeling that someday soon. Around this time next year. The new homeowners might possibly have a fully functioning fireplace for the winter.
We still have another project that I began a little over a week ago which will also go along with the new fireplace enclosure. What we thought would also be a simple project. Is turning out to be a two-week project in the making! Between taking an old fireplace screen and literally cutting the sharp edged screen out. We also had to sand blast the old paint and redo the entire screen along with quite a few repairs. I have really enjoyed refurbishing old antiques. Without stripping too much of it's history. This old wrought iron fireplace screen is going to turn out to be one heck of a beauty! 
Regardless of how I feel. Our house~flipping project must carry on! Since I am down for the count. Eric has been taking over our next big project. Repairing, repainting and remodeling the living room. Since we had to push back our listing date to early spring 2018. Days when we have other important matters to attend to...we at least have the time now to take a break. This house 
has been far from any sort of easy flip! The hidden lemon gems are still surfacing. And so is having to redo really shoddy repair work. At least now we can laugh about the next gem that awaits to be uncovered. Who knows what the winter season will bring as far as any shifting or moving foundation settlement. But at least now we have a far better understanding of what happened prior to this house that we bought a little under a year ago. A place that for now we call...home. Thanks to neighbors who let us in on other important, yet pertinent information about the history of our house here in the country. Now...it all makes sense. Perfect sense!
We plan on not only selling this home after our major~flip. But also finally coming to realization with our far bigger dream. Moving out west. The time couldn't had come any better! There are other huge changes over the horizon not just for Eric. But as well for myself. So many chances for a change for the better! There has yet to be something that we said we were going to do and literally did not do. Some things, like this final move, just had to take some extra time. Everything has to line up at the right place and at the right time. It may have taken longer than we ever could had anticipated. But life happens and so do unfortunate situations. You can certainly bet that when we finally arrive at our new home in Nevada come next year, 2018. We will be far more appreciative for it! Amen.
l-o-v-e~
heehee! 
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A super cute and cuddly little guy must had sure missed his human momma! This is what the past few days have looked like while resting and recovering. Heeheeheehee! Too darn cute! Mr. Big LOVE is here to stay and most definitely lets it be known! Who needs an extra blanket when you have a smiling kitty laying across your entire body. Heeheeheeheehee! Mr. Big LOVE has brought so much love, joy and lots of laughter into our lives. A little piece of my heart has once again been filled.
Having to take life sustaining medication every day, for the rest of your life sure doesn't seem very promising. Every 4 hours sounds exhausting. And the side effects look frightening. Yet the signs continue to surface of another wall I have yet to face. Some days, like today. That wall looks more like a huge mountain in front of me. Sure, this too shall pass. But just not as easily and with a lifetime of more hurdles and brick walls I must face. It's bad enough for myself and Eric. Watching my body already reject everything. 
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I debated whether or not to share this story. The reason being due to such a rare, yet amazing thing that happened to me while at the hospital yesterday morning. 
That overwhelming sense of peace remained with me during the entire time while at the hospital. I remained calm during even the most stressful moments. When even the nurse and surgical staff weren't so sure what to expect as far as reactions. Will my body reject everything? Will I go under cardiac distress? Will my body be able to handle everything? 
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I would be lying if I didn't say that we both were a bit nervous. Eric was more like...a LOT nervous! HA! As for this gal. I did a lot of out loud talking from the moment we stepped into our car. To the time we had to separate while the nurse walked me back through the hospital corridors. What seemed like a very long walk through a very quiet hallway since being the first scheduled patient of the day. It was a long morning. It was a longer afternoon. And of course...it was an even longer 48-hours before the fogginess in my brain slowly began to become a bit more tolerable.
What we have learned during this long awaited morning. Was the peace of mind that comes with using HIPAA to it's fullest potential. Choosing to keep my personal information and status, while at the hospital...private. What we both don't need is any type of interference nor any sort of stress. Mentally, physically, emotionally. What I can tell you is how peaceful it felt knowing that we didn't have to face any sort of stress with those forcing their way into the hospital. Or forcing their inquiring minds into a very personal battle that I faced today. Some things...still need to remain private. I have boundaries that now remain in place and will continue being respected. 
lovelies! 
Today was all about taking it easy. Clearing my mind for the fifth and final attempt at surgery. The very last test is right in front of me. A far too early morning drive back across state lines lies ahead of me...Ohio here we come again this week! 
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I anticipate to have the new home for this blog up and ready within the next few months. Once it is finally up and running. The new blog link and information will be available on this current web page and at the top of the Gastroparesis Awareness Campaign website. 
YYY!
This means lots of big, super comfy clothes, colorful fall leaves, everything pumpkin and even a change in how we eat. Super colorful and very healthy fall comfort foods!
These are two new recipes that are super colorful and very healthy during the cool, crisp days of autumn. Both are really easy to make and most definitely leave the house smelling OH-SO-GOOD! I love veggies and what better way than to incorporate some pumpkin and sunflower seeds! Baked kale salad bowl with sweet potatoes, broccoli and rice for lunch. 
And...
