Stuff....

Well this past week has been difficult for me. I've been informed of some things that, quite honestly, I'm shocked about. I went back to MD last weekend and man, it was a nice break, but it was also overwhelming. I'm still in a weird state at this point, but it's not as it was on Monday for me anymore. The wrong thing happened, to the wrong person, and man, if I could take their place I may just have. Someone like me could cope with it being I already have so many issues as it is. No, I won't broadcast what the issue(s) are/were, but I will say it's devastating.
On the positive side of everything that occurred, I can say I had the opportunity to see 3 of my main men in my life. My dad, my brother, and my best friend. That time was really enjoyed and needed, I think, for all of us. Here are some pictures of the times spent with 3 of my 4 favorite men in my life:

Here are just some other pictures that were taken while in town, also.

My Mom's plot with some beautiful flowers that Teebs picked up for me

The grandparents and my Uncles (still alive last I heard) plot

Claire on the picnic table at the place we had brunch with Steve at prior to our departure

Rest stop

Only 150 miles into it... Don't I look amused.

With all that's been said and done, I will be coming in between breaks more often, but I'm unsure if I'll keep doing the "tell everyone I'm here" party because there is a LOT of things that I need to do outside of hanging out with friends. This trip was an eye opener, and honestly I'm so thankful that I last minute decided to go and spend time with my brother. I'm also very thankful that Teebs allowed me to stay with him without a second question.
Outside of all of that, school starts again on Monday. We only had a 9 day break, but oddly enough I got a lot more done in it than I would have suspected prior to going on break. Last quarter I finished with 2 A's and 1 B, along with 5 Satisfactory's for my Radiography positioning courses that I took. So, over-all I really feel that I accomplished quite a bit!
This upcoming quarter is going to be hard, we've been told that already. I suspected that it would be, however, I'm actually looking forward to it. I am taking Pharmacology this quarter and I've always had an interest in that field. I have flash cards, drug guides, terminology translators, index cards, and a bunch of needed things for my upcoming quarter. :) I'm officially at the half way point for my program, and it feels so good to have gotten this far. I'm so so thankful that I've gotten this far, and can't wait til next quarter begins so that I can start my externship and actually BE IN the field--but first I must get through this one.
Life at home (here in Ohio) has been great. I seriously feel like I'm at a great point in my life and things this year thus far have shaped up really well. Looking on the previous year, I'd say this one has definitely been an improvement. I pray that it continues and that this year will be one of the most fulfilling years yet!
Claire starts her soccer practice on Friday and her first spring game is April 5th (I do believe). She's really looking forward to starting, and I'm looking forward to her getting her energy out again. Although, with Spring weather, it makes it hard to detect what the weather will be like with all the rain and all. But hopefully the rain will either happen prior to the game starting so it's postponed, or it will be sunny until the end of the game. I sure as heck don't want to have to deal with having bad thunderstorms rolling through when in the middle of a game!
On the good part for my heath, there is no lupus showing in my CBC or ANA blood count, so that's awesome! I've lost about 2 dress sizes since January, too. On a bad though, my toe is infected from the surgery I had on it two weeks ago. I'm on two antibiotics to help get rid of the infection, which I just started yesterday. Other than that, everything has stabilized with my Fibromyalgia, I've kind of found a point now where it's not going terrible, nor great, so it's in the medium which is pretty nice in comparison w/ what it was.
Well, that's about all for now. I'm gonna try and enjoy the rest of my break by resting as much as possible.