What's New

Every time I sit down to write on the blog, I get sidetracked, sorry! Lately I have been focusing on work as I have an important piece of legislation moving through the House right now. I am really enjoying my new position but can see how so many people burn out after so many years. Travis as always has taken up the extra work load with the kids to help me out and it couldn't be more appreciated.

The Heritage was AMAZING last weekend! Travis and I had the best time and really lived it up. We missed the children immensely but really need the "us" time and made the most of it. In fact, we are going on Saturday for another night away. Two weekends in a row, can you believe it?! I won 2 tickets to Cirque Du Soleil in Charleston and a hotel stay. I hear the show is really cool so I can't wait. This time Lily and Charlie will be staying with Nana and I'm not sure who is more excited.

Last and certainly not least, I am asking for prayers for my sister-in-law, Emily and her family. Her mother is in ICU at Providence in very serious condition. I know that the power of prayer is unmeasurable and they all need unmeasurable support right now.

The Heritage

Travis and I are leaving tomorrow for Hilton Head to go to the Heritage golf tournament. This is our first vacation as a couple since Charlie was born. We are so excited and I know we are going to have an amazing time. We have fabulous accommodations and sky box seats at the tournament. I am even getting a massage! I feel like it's my honeymoon. Lily and Charlie will be with Travis' parents and while I am so looking forward to the trip, the thought of leaving them for 3 nights puts a huge lump in my throat.

I'll post pictures from the trip and ones from Easter next week! Till then....

Relay for Life

I am walking on May 15th in the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. I am doing it in Pam Mosier's name, a friend and survivor. I got involved through my women's group at church and it has been an amazing experience already. My goal is to personally raise $1000.00 and to date I have raised $685.00! If you are interested in donating or joining my team, please click on the link below.

http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY09SA?px=10283063&pg=personal&fr_id=12791&fl=en_US&et=K4A87JmVsEy9_SZBZj39uA..&s_tafId=244933

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What Love Looks Like

Pictures and Update

Let's start with the pictures. Last Wednesday, I went to Camden to celebrate Pam's birthday. It was great seeing everyone and hanging out with my "old crew". It has been too long since I've been with my girlfriends! The other pictures are from Chancellor's baseball game on Saturday and one of Charlie taken on Sunday at Ed and Diane's.

Last week I finished the last of the tests to try and determine what was wrong with me. Ultrasound, blood work, and the scope of my stomach and upper intestines came back normal. I'm glad to know nothing is seriously wrong, just too much stress that manifest itself into pretty uncomfortable stomach aliments. So I guess I just "unstress", that should be easy!

Mommy

The last few weeks I have not been feeling too great, as I have had a lot of stomach pain and nausea. Last week I saw a gastroenterologist who felt that I had either a problem with my gall bladder or a stomach ulcer. On Friday I went for a complete abdominal ultrasound. I am waiting for those results as I type this. The lab made a mistake with my blood work and may possibly need me to come back for some more samples. Ugh. It took 12 sticks to get what they got the first time because I was so dehydrated. They even tried getting blood from the veins in my feet. That experience alone was enough to give me an ulcer!

On Thursday morning I am have a endoscopy procedure. They put me to sleep and put a camera down my throat into my stomach and upper intestine to look and see if I have some issue causing my pain. Once again I believe the anticipation of the procedure will give me an ulcer.

I know that I have a tremendous amount of stress in my life right now and that stress makes people sick. I am hoping that they can get to the root of my problem, diagnose and treat it. It's not a fun way to go about life. I am fortunate to have a loving, supportive, catch of a husband to take care of me and our children. He is an earth angel and I'm lucky to not go at this alone. I'll keep you posted on the results.