Toystoryduo's Journal....Moving Forward From Here

[Amy&Dan]

Tracy, I pray that the stone has passed. I cannot believe how much you have been through with these kidney stones (and I bet you cannot believe it either). Is there anyway to tell if its passed or are they just too tiny to see?

I am so sorry your dh had to have that tooth extraction, but I am happy that now is pain is gone. It must have been absolute agony.

It sounds like you have a busy weekend with family, I hope you guys have some time to relax too!

Best of luck to your dh with this job, I hope it works out just the way you deserve it to!

Happy Easter!

 

[lolakat]

Happy Easter Tracy,
I hope you have fun at your Grandma's today and your in-laws tomorow

 

[momof2minnies]

Prayers for your DH.

Not to be gross or anything but you do have a strainer for your urine to make sure you know if you pass the stone right?

Linda

 

[Amy&Dan]

Hey Tracy, hope its a good week!

 

[toystoryduo]

It has been another rough week. To quickly recap:

* Our oven isn't working. We need to buy a new one because the part to fix our current oven will cost about the same as a new oven.

* Our car still isn't fixed. My DH needs to replace the fuel pump now.

* The post office lost my DH's paperwork. As a result, he didn't get paid this week which means we are out of $700+. I am praying that they find the paperwork and get it to where it needs to go. Even if it does arrive, it will be another 2 weeks before we see that money.

* During the storms yesterday, we had a lot of shingles blow off of our house which means we'll need to replace our roof sooner than later. We planned on late summer/early fall. Now, I don't know what we'll do.

On the positive side:

* I had a good conversation with my mom yesterday. (That hasn't happened in awhile.)

* We managed to pay all of our bills and extra expenses this month, even without the $700.

* My DH landed safely in Illinois this morning!


I've decided that we won't be doing school today. We got up super early to get my DH to the airport and they could barely keep their eyes open. I'll have them do a math page and study their spelling words and that's it. We'll probably head out to the library and get some lunch in a little bit.

Well, that's about all from here. Hope everyone has a great day!

 

[momof2minnies]

Tracy where are you guys located? That must have been scary enough to have the wind strong enough to pull off shingles,I can't imagine the devastation down there.My heart goes out to those people. Now we could really use the $400 million we sent to Haiti??? Now we need help-where's everyone?

Hope your skies are brighter this weekend and everything is working itself out.

Linda

 

[Amy&Dan]

Tracy, I am so sorry about the car and the oven. I hope you can the car fixed and oven replaced without too much money. Easier said than done I know.

I am glad you took the day off from school, it sounds to me like you and the girls both needed that! So thankful your dh got to his destination safely.

I hope you have a great week! Sending you one of these , I know you are ready to have things fixed and working.

And the wind is so destructive, I pray this roof thing also gets resolved. And that you get your $700 soon. Heck, I am giving you another cyber hug for all you have going on right now!

Hang in there Wish Sis.

 

[toystoryduo]

Thanks ladies.

Quick post....Not much going on here right now. The car isn't fixed yet, we have to rent another car, money is tight, e.t.c. My DH hasn't heard about the new job yet either. It sounds like such a good fit for him. I am hoping and praying he gets it!

The missing paperwork was delivered to the contractor on Saturday so we should see that money next Friday. Thank you, Lord!!

I have managed to workout 3 days this week. Zumba on Monday, upper body with weights yesterday, and lower body work today. I am feeling it for sure!

Well, that's about all from here. Hope everyone has a nice evening!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Tracy well done working out!!! You didn't let the stress of what is happening with this car and the $$$ its costing keep you from making great choices. That is a major accomplishment!


I hope you have a wonderful Mother's Day, you certainly do deserve it! And I am saying prayers that your dh gets that job!

 

[toystoryduo]

Thanks Amy!

Happy Mother's Day, ladies!

We've got a very busy day ahead. Church, my grandma's house, and my MIL's house before the day is over. It has been a very busy weekend so I'm hoping that we can chill out a bit tomorrow.

Hope everyone has a blessed day today!

 

[momof2minnies]

Happy Mothers Day to you too Tracy!

Linda

 

[toystoryduo]

Thanks Linda!

We had a nice Mother's Day yesterday despite some drama from my mom early in the morning. I got hot pink roses, a Disney gift card, and my DH told me to go ahead and order a new Vera Bradley hipster as well.

We were very blessed with some nice weather today. Sunny and 70!

Plans for the evening:
* Surveys (1/3)
* Clean off desk
* Budget for May
* Disney Planning (reward for doing budget LOL!)

Please continue sending good thoughts, prayers, and pixie dust my DH's way. He has the meeting about the job tomorrow with the owner of the company and we're getting a little bit nervous. Well, at least I am. LOL!

Speaking of my DH, he thinks he got the car fixed! He's driven it around locally and will be taking it to work tonight for a longer test drive. I am hoping and praying that it's fixed!

Well, that's about all from here...Hope everyone has a nice evening!

 

[toystoryduo]

Good evening friends,

My DH was offered the job! They're doing some background checks and once those are completed, they'll send the contract out. Please send prayers that this whole process goes quickly and smoothly.

School is almost done for the year! It will be nice to have less structured days in the very near future.

I have been exercising pretty consistently the past couple of weeks, but my food hasn't been all that great. I need to start focusing on planning some healthier meals and keep moving. That's the only way this weight will come off!

Well, that's about all from here. Hope everyone has a nice evening!

 

[eyor44]

Hello Tracy

Happy Belated Mother's Day and Easter.

I pray this week has been kind to you. Have you heard about DH's job? When he will start? How absolutely wonderful for him! He is such a wonderful man who takes such good care of his family that he fully deserves this. I am so happy for all of you.

How are you feeling? Any more kidney stones? Did the doctor ever figure out what was causing them?

I hope you are having a great weekend and storm free. Those things have been nasty lately.

and just because.....

 

[Amy&Dan]

Hey Tracy, that is such great news about dh's new job! You guys so deserve this and I just knew he'd get it!

I am betting you are indeed very excited to be done with school. What a long year this has been for you.

Hope you have been having great weather, after the winter its always so nice to have warmth and sunshine!

Good job getting that exercise in, now that you will have some time to think and breathe, you can plan some healthy meals and watch those pounds disappear for good!

 

[toystoryduo]

Thanks Lisa and Amy!

I've not been feeling well this week. I've got some kind of stomach bug. I feel better than I have, but I'm still not 100% yet.

We are officially done with school for the summer!

Still no word on DH's job yet. I'm concerned about that, but my DH isn't. He said that this process would take awhile and with the holiday weekend coming up, he isn't too concerned. I'm hoping he hears something soon!

No big plans for the weekend... My DH deejays on Saturday and that's about it. We will probably head to the beach if the weather permits, have a picnic, and talk about our plans and goals for the summer.

Well, that's about all from here. Have a great day today!

 

[DisDee]

Tracy-I hope you're feeling well again and were able to enjoy the weekend. I bet you're glad that school is over for the summer and a couple months of less structure awaits you. Enjoy your time doing fun summer stuff!

I'm sure that everything will fall into place with DH's job offer. When I took the position at my current company, it was quite some time before all the paperwork was completed and the screening results came back.

Enjoy your week and celebrate summer!

 

[toystoryduo]

Did you notice?

I have a new ticker! My DH and I have been talking about doing a quick trip to Disney in September for a couple of weeks now. Well, he got the news that he is getting a bonus for one of the jobs that he completed and we decided to go ahead and book a trip! We'll be staying at POP for 5 nights with the free QS dining plan. No parks this time though. We're going to save those tickets for December. We are all pretty excited to have a trip to look forward to in September!

Remember the job my DH is supposed to be starting soon? That fell to the wayside. My DH called the owner last Friday and he told my DH that he was sorry, but he didn't have enough money to pay him a salary. Seriously? I don't know why he made my DH go through all of those interviews and meetings and background checks if he wasn't serious about hiring him. He is supposed to fly in next week to talk to my DH, but we'll see what happens. I was pretty upset about it at first, but I realize that God may be closing this door for a reason, so I'm working on becoming more peaceful about it.

Today's Plan:
* Surveys
* Work for DH
* Laundry
* Walk or workout

As far as my weight goes, I am currently at my highest weight ever and I've been holding steady there for the past couple of weeks. I'm very uncomfortable right now. I'm going to start getting more movement in and watching what I eat more carefully. I have so much weight to lose, but I've got to start somewhere.

I would appreciate any prayers you can send for my mom and dad. My mom is not being compliant with her meds right now and isn't taking care of herself like she should be. My poor dad is under an enormous amount of stress at work and at home as well. Please pray that God would give them both peace and that He would cause her to choose to be compliant with her meds and well being plan of action. Thanks!

Well, that's about all from here. Have a great day today!

 

[momof2minnies]

Hi Tracy
As I look back at your posts I see I was telling you on 4/30 I hope all was well in your area-how ironic.

On Tuesday a tornado hit Westfield and surrounding towns-it touched down 6 houses away from us.We were so lucky I can't believe it.

This weather is scary.My grandmother always said it changed when we started going to the moon. Who knows she may have had something there.

Have a happy and safe summer


Linda

 

[eyor44]

Oh Tracy. I am so sorry about DH's job. You are right though. One door closes and another opens. But very odd that he would do all the interviews and make a job offer just to pull it back. Very odd. Something better must be right around the corner. Can't wait to hear what it is. So happy for you that y'all are going in September. We loved POP and with three pools there is plenty to do. DD loved the pools.

I will pray for your parents (and you). Strength for your Father to handle all he has on his plate and conviction for your Mother to take responsibility for her meds and health. Hugs to you my friend. It's hard sometimes to wrap around the idea that now we are taking care of our parents.

for school being over for a couple months. Take a little time to concentrate on you. You have had to much on your plate the past few months.