Two Weeks Later

Well I told you I would let you know how Pumpkin did in the championships and now its two weeks later! Sorry. I have been sick and not on the computer. Pumpkin did great! Not one single fall or mess up, she was very happy. Pumpkin got second in all around. We are very proud parents not because of what place she gets but because she always has such a good attitude. I think sports are important in teaching children how to deal with winning and losing. She is done competing for the season, she starts back in September. However never fear I will still live at the gym.

Gymnastic's Weekend

We are leaving today for The Championships. We are traveling about 3 hours away. Pumpkin is very excited. It is her first championships and she keeps asking if she will get a trophy. I don't know, but I hope she does. Please pray for all the girls at the meet, to keep them safe while competing as well as traveling. I will post on Monday to tell you how she did. Have a good weekend.

More Medicine

I had decided when I started this blog I would be open and honest about my health. I have an autoimmune disease and it consumes a large portion of my life. I try not to let it control my life but sometimes it does. I feel I have a great attitude about it, life is only as much fun as you make it so you should enjoy it to the fullest.

I take three medications and two are very harsh on the body. One is an immunosuppressant which means it lowers my immune system. I have been on that drug for a year and half. I was so excited because I went to the doctor in January and he told me I might get to cut that drug in half. I go to the doctor every three weeks so I just knew in February I would be celebrating. I currently take the highest dose possible so the thought of cutting it in half was AWESOME. Well I knew I was in trouble because I have started losing my hair again(one of the things my body does is attack my hair follicles) but I still went with a optistimic hope. Lo and behold I was very disappointed not only did I not get to come off the medicine thay added another immunosuppressant and two other drugs. Usually I take the news and go my merry way because it is what it is but not yeseterday. I am sick with an infection so I did not feel good and the news did not set well with me. I am frustrated and tired of taking pills. I now take six medications daily. However today is a new day and I am back to myself. I am blessed to have such a good doctor, family and friends that care about me.

My brother made a cute post with his new baby holding a stuff animal and a comment about friends. I really thought about that because where would we be in life without our friends and family. God, family and friends those about the only things in life that count. Don't you agree? How many times have we counted on those three things in our life? So I would suggest you take time today and pray to thank God for him being in your life(or to join your life) and call a friend or family member and thank them for caring about you. You will be glad you did.

Sick, Sick and Sick

Sorry I have not posted the last little bit but I have been sick. I am still sick and Pumpkin has her gymnastic championships this weekend. So I am trying to get better. I will write on Sunday to give you all an update of how she does. Talk to you soon!