The Ride of Life

Lately I would have to describe the "ride of life" as a roller coaster.  All the ups and downs of life seem to be like a roller coaster.  I don't like roller coaster rides so I choose not to ride them when I find myself in front of one.  (I know I'm boring at an amusement park)  Life in this world is a ride and I have to be on it but at least I'm not on it alone.  I have my Lord and Savior next to me on this ride of ups and downs.

Last week Dillon came home not feeling good.  I took him to the doctor and he checked out fine with her but he still complained about a few things so she ordered some tests.  The tests were basically going to cost an arm and a leg.  Micah and I were conflicted on what to do.  We had one test done but couldn't get the others done because the place closed (which turned out to be a blessing).  The next day we decided to not have anymore done and wait for the results of the one to come back, Dillon was feeling better too.  Results were in and the test was fine and Dillon continued to feel better so we were happy with the tough decision of not having the other tests done.

We rode the ride of teenager/parent roller coaster ride too.  The school called and said that Dillon had walked in from lunch with the wrong crowd.  I'm discovering that the ride with teenagers is just going to get bumpier and do crazy loops making me dizzy with confusion until is gets better and smooths out (but in the end all will be good).

The good part on the ride of life last week was MOPS/pizza and coffee chat with a friend.  We ended up having plenty of workers to cover all the room with the kids.  We had a fundraiser at Peter Piper Pizza for MOPS.  I joined some of my friends, leaders and other mom's at Peter Piper Pizza and enjoyed lunch chatting and relaxing.

The coffee chat was more of need not a want to just hang out sort of thing.  It was chance for me to get back on track with the ride of life that I was on.  I'm so thankful to have to this person in my life that I can run to and talk with or shed a few tears with before getting back in the seat on the roller coaster ride.

Last week ended with me going to the doctor.  I haven't been feeling good for a couple of months now and so I thought it was time to see what was up.  Micah and I had a feeling that they wouldn't be able to help us and that I would have to go see someone else.  The internet is amazing, all the information out there.  You can even diagnose yourself too!  Well the doctor has referred me to a Rheumatologist.  I may have some type of arthritis.  Did you know that there are over 100 types?  I've got myself thinking the worst one of course.  I have an appointment set up for March 14th.  I've been in a funk lately and not feeling good but you couldn't tell by looking at me.  Life goes on.

Micah gave us a scare the other night.  He awoke suddenly gasping for air.  Again the internet is amazing.  We have figured out that he suffers and has suffered for awhile now from Gas Reflux.  All I know is the other night scared me.  It has left a lasting impression on him too.  He's decided that he wants to do his part of life changes so that he can prevent what happened the other night.

Our little scrappy (our dog) is now a toothless doggie.  Poor thing.  He will be better soon.  He had a bad infection in his mouth.  It's been very costly lately with all that has gone on.  I'm thankful that God provides, protects, leads, strengthens, cares and loves us.  His love for us is never ending and he is there never leaving our side during our roller coaster rides of life.