Vision for 2006

On Friday we were out doing some banking in Eugene late afternoon, and decided to call the Bashors to see what was up. they were going to go to see 'Narnia', and wondered what should be done for Grandma. So we stopped there and picked her up to come spend the evening with us.

On the way home, my contact started bothering me quite a bit. So I popped it out. Then we got stopped at the railroad track for a train. So I dug in my purse and got out the wetting solution. Put the contact back in, but it immediately starting hurting again. But I couldn't get it back out, and it hurt extremely -- like something was stabbing my eye. I was crying and trying to get it out all the way home. I'm not sure the car was even stopped in the garage before I was out and in the bathroom -- working on getting it out. It finally came, with some pain.... but it was only 3/4 there! We couldn't see any more of it there, but my eye still hurt (though not nearly as much).

Poor Grandma! I took her into the living room and turned on all the Christmas lights so she could see my magical room. We sat and talked for awhile, but I was distracted by the discomfort and by the greatly diminished vision in that eye. I didn't know if that sharp little piece of plastic in my eye could do major damage or not. I finally told Grandma I had to call the doctor. Got the doctor on call and told him the problem. He said I should go to urgent care -- that I shouldn't take chances with my eyesight. So we took Grandma back home and went to the Urgent Care on 13th and Willamette. We waited there for over an hour to be seen.

The doctor did a thorough check, and said there was nothing there except a scratch, which would cause the discomfort, but should be okay by the next day. So we paid our $25 Co-pay, and went back home.

He was right, by the next day my vision was back to normal, and it felt better, but I still felt there was something there, even thinking I could feel something floating around in there at times. When I closed my eyes tightly and when I looked to one side or the other, I thought I could still feel something there, but....

Then this morning my vision was a bit cloudy briefly, and I went in to look at my eye in the mirror, and what did I see, but the piece of contact! It took a little time, but I got it out!!

I had been thinking I needed to get an eye appointment, and upgrade my glasses and contacts because my vision hasn't been good for awhile. Now I know I need to do that! My glasses haven't been changed the past couple of times I got a slight contact change, so they really aren't doing the best job for me. I'll be calling an eye doctor this week and will hopefully get in soon for an exam and the means for better vision for 2006!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

It has been an eventful year - and next year promises more of the same . . . be interesting to look back a year from now to see the changes. May God reveal Himself to each of you in strong ways that lead you toward His plan. God bless!!!!

He's Here and Healthy - Yeah!!!!

Let me be first on White House to publicly rejoice with Matt and Beth and Jack! Looking forward to getting to know Jack better and doing my part to help him be what God intends! God bless - and rest well Beth and Matt.

Heather's list

Heather sent the following list to me. I thought you all might like some ideas for her, too. I left the list as she sent it, in case she sees this, but I have bought one of the items. You can ask me or Kim what it is before you shop.

1. A guest list for the Whittaker side of the family for the wedding. :)
2. Case for Christ (I am not sure who the author is)
3. Mere Christianity CS Lewis
4. Jean Jacket (S/M?)
5. The first Nickel Creek CD
6. A thick double size blanket.
I really can't think of anything else. If I do I'll let you know. Heather.

Heather won't be with us for Christmas, because our plans conflict with her family's, so you do what you feel like you want to do for her. Timmy will be going down to be with her in Roseburg on the 26th.

Kim's List of Dreams (UPDATED 12/10)

This list is being posted by Kimberly's secretarial friend, a Mr. Bad Andy. The following comes from the mind of Kim.... via scribbles on some paper.

On DVD:
LOST (Season 1)
any old black & white Shakespeare movies

For the Kitchen:
silverware (our pattern has returned to Target)
sea salt grinder to match our kitch (stainless steel, red, or clear)
red blender (or orange)
red or orange stand mixer
red or orange tea kettle
red ice cream scoop
Henkel knives (already have two 4" parers, bread knife, and 8" knife)
basic cookbook

Books:
children's theatre books
fantasy series books
scripts
"Discarded Image" -- C.S. Lewis

Miscellany:
picture frames
400 or more thread count queen sheets, red/gold, with deep pockets
gift cards -- fabric stores

CDs
RENT soundtrack (to the movie)
Ben Taylor

timmy's list (updated) (again)

Pajamas
Warm robe
Portable stapler
Warm gloves
“The Week” (magazine) subscription
Books: “Knife of Dream” by Robert Jordan
“A Game of Thrones” by George R.R. Martin
Old History-type Books
New and/or Unique Music

From Homestarrunner.com Store
Size for the below: Adult Medium
T-Shirts: Strong Sad
Trogdor Black
Strong Bad
Li’l Brudder
Teen Girl Squad
Polos: Trogdor
Hooded Sweatshirts: The Cheat
Any figurines, posters, patches, static clings, or bumper stickers
Or if unsure, a Gift Certificate would work just as well

By the way, only 207 days left!

i'm back again...

Hey fam! I know, i know, i'm really bad about doing this whole blogger thing, but i'm coming around, ok?
I'm entering week 9 at OSU, which means papers and projects and extra credit are all due. And again, i waited WAY too long to start them, which means lack of sleep...i hope i learn my lesson soon...
I'm still looking for a part-time job, thinking about Dari-Mart, a 7-11 type convenience store in Eugene, Junction City, AND Corvallis, so i could get a job at the one in JC this year, and work in Cor. next school year when Heather and i are there.
What else? Oh! The wedding date is set. If anyone has a problem with June 24th, let me know soon.
For Christmas, it looks like Heather won't be able to join us on the 24th or 25th, but if we're still together on the 26th, she might come up.
Um...well, i guess that's the update for today. I'll try to be more consistent in the future...but no promises!

PS--Only 216 days left!