It's now 1:35 am and I can't sleep.
I feel a bit anxious tonight.
I have a big day tomorrow. I miss my boyfriend.
What do I do when there's nothing on TV, nobody else up to talk to and I can't sleep?
I blog.
I haven't written in over a week and I feel like there's so much to catch up on.
I am not going to try not to go into crazy details & writing a book for a blog post...
(I know I'm all too good at that)
So here's my summed up, condensed version of the past week...
VACATION
My parents, Hannah, Dan and myself hopped on a plane and headed to Cancun.
It was my first time to Mexico & my first time anywhere near the Caribbean Ocean.
Hannah, Dan and I went downtown to experience the bar scene and had a blast.
We bartered our way to $5 cab rides and even a $5 round of drinks with nachos.
We all got to not only hold baby sea turtles, but also set them free into the ocean.
I absolutely love turtles and this was an incredible once-in-a-lifetime experience!
We saw a bunch of iguanas (I think) and even a crocodile.
We went on a booze cruise where we had unlimited drinks and delicious food.
I learned how to dance Meringue.
Dan and Hannah won a couples dance competition.
Dad even got involved in a competition and had to dance 'sexy'.
We all danced our butts off on the island we cruised to and on the boat.
The trip was so much fun!!!
I feel extremely blessed to have had the opportunity to go.
I have a dang awesome family.
I wouldn't of wanted to be there with anyone else.
BACK HOME
A bit of things have happened since we've been back...
My Aunt Terrie has been here since before we left.
She watched the dogs while we were gone.
It's been so nice to get to see her for an extended amount of time.
I decided that working the temp job at Delta wasn't what was best for me right now.
I left on really good terms and they wish nothing but the best for me.
No hard feelings.
I heard a bit of sad news...
please keep these people (& dog) in your thoughts and prayers.
One of our old neighbors just turned 16 and is very, very sick.
He hasn't been able to keep hydrated and has been on IV's for the past 7 months.
He has had numerous other serious health issues in the past also.
He's in & out of the Mayo Clinic, missing school and still keeps an optimistic attitude.
His family is holding onto every moment they get with him while praying that the doctors can find a miracle cure to help keep him healthier. This family has been through so much, much more than any family should.
They inspire me daily and remind me why I want to renew my relationship with God.
Pray for good health & strength for the entire family.
My mom received a text yesterday from one of her high school friends, Susan.
Susan's mom, Janice, was admitted to the hospital Friday night.
Janice has been a big part of my mom's life for so long.
We all love her, she's such a nice lady and so thoughtful.
It seems that Janice has suffered another stroke, which is causing her extreme difficulties. She's not really able to speak, although as of today, it seems to be improving somewhat. She does have a small spot of pneumonia on one of her lungs, which is getting better. She's in a lot of pain, she's frustrated & depressed.
Please pray for Janice, her family and my family.
My friend Seth's dog, Mesa, woke up this morning in acute pain. She couldn't walk or really even move because of the pain. Seth took her to the vet & found out that she seems to have acute spinal pain. They've given her medications and now we wait. If she doesn't improve, she has to get tests & scans done to check for other possibilities.
Anyone that knows Seth, knows that he loves Miss Mesa like she is his daughter. She is seriously the sweetest dog with a HUGE personality.
Please keep Seth & Mesa in your thoughts and prayers.
Then there's this family, The Brown's, who I have been following on Facebook.
Husband and Wife, after 7 years of trying, were able to get pregnant.
Husband, Sean, was serving over in Afghanistan when his wife, Heather, went into the hospital when she was 34 weeks pregnant because of severe headaches.
The doctors found that Heather had a bleed in her brain.
Baby John was born at 34 weeks by an emergency c-section.
Baby John was transferred to a neighboring hospital with a NICU.
Meanwhile, Heather slipped into a coma. The doctors outlook has been grim.
Sean is doing his best not to give up hope.
Baby John was able to go home about a month later.
He then was able to meet his mom, the sleeping beauty, for the first time.
When Baby John was placed at Heather's side, Heather opened her mouth and started sobbing. She even was able to open her eyes just enough to take a look at her son for the first time. She sobbed again when Baby John held onto her finger, gripping it as tightly as he could. Heather is still in a coma, but with the little signs of emotions and reactions, it gives us hope. I really hope this family will be complete again someday soon.
The amount of support that I've seen on Facebook for this family is incredible. I wish there was someway I could help, but I can help in one of the best ways... prayer.
Please help me pray for this family & for Heather's recovery.
If you want to read more and follow their story on Facebook, here's the link:
Then there's the entire east coast that has been absolutely hammered by Sandy.
33 fatalities and millions of people without power.
Severe amount of flooding, wind, downed trees, fire, and snow.
All of which has caused extensive amounts of damage.
The many pictures are devastating.
We need to pray for this storm to end and for safety for everyone affected.
A FEW THOUGHTS
I need to start focusing on the good, not the bad.
I need to be much more thankful for what I have in this life.
I don't want to take day to day activities for granted.
I want to make the most of each experience, every day.
I want to live my life to the fullest because we never know how long we have here on this earth with the people we love.
So don't take things for granted.
Don't focus on the negative.
Try to find a positive in something everyday.
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