One Long Day, Therefore a Long Entry :)

Well, today was fun, long, and now I'm all used up. lol

It all started when I went to bed this morning around 3:30am (something I am trying to work on) and woke up at 8:30am! I have run on fumes almost all day today and I can't get my body out of sluggish mode. I don't know if it ever woke up today. lol :) I had to get up "early" today because I got chemo at MSTI at 10:30am. I hate it when I am crazy and do that to myself. While I was getting "chemoed" I took advantage of the opportunity to do some scripture study and studied out of the Teachings of Joseph Smith Relief Society manual. That was good for me. It gave me an extra spiritual boost that I have desperately needed.

It was actually a continuance of one that I have had since Saturday. I was found at Madi and Porter Moses' wedding by President Walker, my stake president. I had been on quite a low mentally, physically, and spiritually. I was frustrated, worn out, and gave Satan an easy target which he eagerly aimed at and shot his darts of doubt, frustration, and sadness at. A lot of them hit. Anyway, I love talking to President Walker. He is a great philosopher and has really studied the scriptures. He always has great counsel, I can tell that he cares deeply about the people under his stewardship, and it is really easy to feel the Holy Spirit when I am around him. We had a chat and he really buoyed me up. I really needed it, appreciated it, and loved it. I have tried to focus on, feed, and bask in the "light" that he past onto me. It has been wonderful.

After I got my chemo I went shopping. One of my least favorite activities, but one that I had put off long enough. After my bone marrow transplant I lost a lot of weight (40-45 lbs) and hardly any of my clothes fit me anymore. First on my list were shirts so I ran to Seagull Book and got some DownEast Basics shirts. They are really long and I love them.

After that I ran across the street to Old Navy and shopped for pants. For the record, I HATE SHOPPING FOR PANTS!! It is the bane of my existence! Especially when I am alone. Luckily for me I met Lauren, a worker at Old Navy, who helped me pick out some pants. I am pretty impressed with myself, that I went shopping all by my lonesome, not really a bright idea because I spent a lot more than I should have. lol

I have also needed to get some cute close toed Sunday shoes to go with a church outfit, so I walked over to Famous Footwear and picked out some shoes with Joie's help. I text pictures of the ones I liked and she told me what to get. lol Then I went to Walmart to get me some new headphones because mine mysteriously stopped working last week.

After all that I was worn out and wanting to take a nap. But, I was on my way home when Daddie called me and said, "Mom called and said, 'Joie's gone. Nothing is prepared. You and Jenna are on your way home. Why don't you go out to dinner.' So let's go. Where do you want to go? What do you feel like?" My response, "Absolutely nothing."

I don't have a great appetite anymore. In fact, I bet if someone watched me eat they would probably laugh at me. I sometimes order meals by merely closing my eyes and putting my finger somewhere on the menu because I can't decide. If I have no objections then I order it. After I order it I eat it like a normal person until I start to get full, then I start to choose certain items from my plate: either what has more protein or what I really like the most. Shortly after that, my plate is only about a quarter gone, but I am full. If I eat more, I am more likely to puke so it isn't a good idea and I frown upon it. lol

Anyway, Dad took me to Casa de Mexico (if I remember that right) in downtown Eagle. The food was really good, not very spicy at all, and the guy who helped us spoke English really well (always a plus). You could tell it was a second language for him. The decor was really pretty with Mexican memorabilia hanging up on the walls like copper pots and pans, a tapestry with an Aztec calendar on it, a beautiful picture of a Mexican woman, etc. The booths were really pretty too. There was a ceramic tile with a palm tree painted on it that was set into the middle of the table. On the seat backs that came up above Dad's head (while sitting down) were wood planks with carvings of palm trees on them. It was really pretty. I liked it a lot.

Once I got home my body was screaming at me for a break. I really just needed to take some Tylenol, lie down and try to get my body to relax. Up until a few minutes ago my legs were constantly tingling and slightly pulsating. I took one and a half oxycodone a few hours after the Tylenol because the Tylenol wasn't doing what I wanted it to. I feel a bit better now. I just need to go to bed. ASAP! Get some sleep in me. I have to wake up pretty early tomorrow because Mom and I are headed to Grandpa's Ranch in Star Valley, Wyoming and I have yet to pack. I am so excited. I haven't been there for probably two, two and a half years. I really miss it. It can be pretty peaceful there when it isn't overcrowded. Makes me miss Grandpa Hale though and a little disappointed when some of the younger cousins break the rules Grandpa ingrained in me. Sigh.

After Wyoming I will be in Utah for a few days with Mom while she babysits Jon's kids for them while Brit is in Hawaii with her family. While I am in Utah I am going to be BUSSSY! So many people to see and visit with and so little time. Sigh.

Well, I need to get to bed. I am exhausted! Love you all! Good Night! :)

P.S. All in all, today was really fun and a really good day. Thanks to Heavenly Father for giving me the strength to do it all. I wonder if I took advantage of His help today overdid things. If I did. . .well, I think that is okay. He likes it when his children are happy. And I am. :)