Snowy Kanab

Doug and I took a trip this winter to Utah to visit Sabrina and her family.  We also had the opportunity to stay with Dan and Linda on their farm in Cedar Fort, UT.  After a week of no snow on our mini vacation, this is what we woke to on our final day in Utah.  This is at the Parry Lodge in Kanab Utah. It was a beautiful sight with the ground so white and still snowing.  Living in the Arizona desert I don't get the opportunity to see falling snow.  This is always a treat, yet I'm glad I don't live in it.  It's too cold for me!



Valentine's Day

Sabrina has an amazing neighbor that got the kids together to make Valentine gifts for their mom and dad.  Vincnet and Lillian made these for Josh and Sabrina.  I must say, they are very talented!

Pre-School

Lillian is growing up. 

She's now 3 1/2 years old and is excited to go to Pre-School. 

This little school is in the neighbohood. 

It's so close to home that Lilly can even ride her bike there.

Carpel Tunnel Syndrome

I received a phone call today from my Primary Care Doctor's Office.  It's confirmed that I have Bilateral Carpel Tunnel Syndrome.  The Left hand "Moderate" and the Right hand "Severe".

I'll be getting a referral to a hand surgeon and hopefully can schedule surgery for after Mother's Day.

Homemade Lip Balm

Today I made my first Lip Balm EVER that did not include petroleum jelly!  It was very easy to do...a little messy...but worth the results.

 Peppermint Lip Balm

 Looks can be deceiving!  

100% natural with no artificial flavorings or coloring. The one on the left is Peppermint and the one of the right is Unscented.  

Carpel Tunnel

Today I had tests done at a Neuro Diagnostic Center on both of my hands.  For 10 to 15 years I've struggled with my hands aching, going numb and becoming weaker.  As a result I've had to stop doing some of my favorite things such as; crocheting.  This has become frustrating to say the least and finally I've decided to see what is going on.  Hopefully I'll get the results and be able to move forward. 

I must say the test was quite interesting.  The technician made marks on my hands and arms.  Electrodes were placed at different locations and then proceeded to shock my arms and hands.  This test is to see how the nerve responds to the shocks.  After this was done the doctor came in and proceeded to take these acupuncture type needles and poke me.  Two of the pokes were extremely painful and no fun!  After the tests were completed my right hand was especially affected.  I could feel the pain radiating up my arm and it felt as if I had been using my hands for hours.

After this I know I have Carpel Tunnel Syndrome...but I have to wait for the official report.

To learn more about Carpel Tunnel Click Here

Think of Others

My Cousin, Diane, shared this acronym with me and I thought it was a good thing to post on my blog!

Forget
About
Me

I

Love
You