Play that Funky Music

I know that I have been quiet lately but there has been a lot going on. I know that is no excuse, but I haven't really been in the mood to write. Yes, there is a certain mood that you should be in so that you aren't babbling like a brook. Everything is going smoothly with the house purchase. We close in 3 weeks and 2 days so we are VERY excited about that. We went and bought a fridge last weekend. We have paint picked out and are organizing a painting brigade. I am very excited to get in there and clean and get the ugliness off of the walls. I just hope the next three weeks go very quickly!!!!

As far as everything else in life it is OK. Work is going to be insane next year due to our recent acquisition. I am not looking forward to seeing my in-laws this weekend. I had to make a jello salad. I'll be damned if I knew how to make one. I had to search online for it. I hope that it tastes good! If not oh, well they will never ask me to bring that again. I have just been in a funk lately with everything going on in life. I am glad that I have a new house to move into and enjoy!! Hopefully by the time that is over things are getting better!!!

My Hubby the Killer

Here are pictures of Josh and his deer. It isn't a big one, but it is better than nothing. He shot twice, injuring one that he wasn't able to find and this one. Other than that Mitch's brother shot once and missed.

What a Difference a Year Makes

One year ago today I had my hip surgery. I cannot believe that it has been a year. It seems like just yesterday I was lying in that hospital bed. I cannot remember the pain and suffering that I went through at the beginning, nor do I want to. Those days were very trying! Sometimes I am amazed at how strong I must be to make it through all of that and still be here to tell the story. I know look back on this year and ask if it was all worth it? I used to say "yes" until my knee started hurting. Now I just wonder if I am ever going to be "normal" again. I still limp and cannot walk long distances. I know that I am not in as much pain as I once was, but pain is relative. I guess I will have to see what my doctor says next week.

The thing that really surprises me is where we are now compared to last year and even 2 years ago. We are buying a house!! Something that I thought would never happen. With Wal-Mart we were stuck in a vicious cycle of relocating. Thanks to Wal-Mart, Josh was able to get a job where he was appreciated AND we had quite a boost to our savings account. The good thing is that we made it through and haven't looked back, through the surgery, the job loss and other problems!! We have learned to forge ahead!

Hopefully all the strength that we have gained in the last year will help with our latest challenge! We have been dealing with something VERY tough and personal! I may talk about it someday but out of respect for the situation I will not post it here now. The pain is still to raw and I don't know what to say and how to handle myself. How do you keep your strength when the one person who has always been your rock needs you to be theirs? When I figure that one out I will let you know.

Fired Up!

This morning on the radio they were discussing the Michael J. Fox (MJF) commercials that are airing across the country supporting candidates who support stem cell research. It got me so fired up because you really realize how IGNORANT people can be. I am not saying that I am not ignorant on some topics, but stem cell research and the government's support of it is not one of them. I was OK with the calls until a girl called and said "Why would MJF care about a race in Wisconsin?" At this point I knew it was all down hill from here. How can people not realize that a University of Wisconsin Scientist discovered Stem Cells? How can they not realize that we are currently a front runner in stem cell research? We hold the most of the "government funded" stem cell lines HERE is Wisconsin.

The caller that pushed me over the edge stated that "Stem cell research has no place in the political arena." HELLO!!! Where do you think that the money comes from? Also, Wisconsin is really on the edge here. We have lost so many smart people from Wisconsin, referred to as "The Brain Drain". Our intelligent people are going to other states for school and work. So if we hire a candidate who bans stem cell research in Wisconsin (Mark Green) we will become a state that is no longer a state at the forefront. The environment will seem hostile to researchers and they won't come here to perform their research. California took our Dairy state title away, we may as well just give them the stem cell title too if they are banned.

I am not saying that you have to vote one way or another, but don't just ignore this topic, it has more consequences than it seems, because it is a cause and effect situation. In this case the effects may be terrible for the state. Educate yourselves and THEN vote !!

Home Sweet Home

It is ours! We heard on Sunday afternoon at 3pm that we booted the primary buyers out of contention. We will close on December 15th!!! We are VERY excited!!!!