Were has everyone gone?

Oh! I know were everyone has gone! It is summer, and so we all get so busy doing other stuff. That we forget to blog. Hmmm! Kinda like me! I am not ripping on anyone. I am guilty of it also. I get caught up in the game of life, I think about blogging, then I log on, and forget what I was going to do. So to me that is a strike out! Okay! I have watched way too much baseball this summer. I need my football to come back. Since the Brew Crew sucks, we have the wonderful T-Ratts! They are at least kicking it in gear to do better. Better than the Brewers. Now I am off my soap box.

I would like to say a huge WELCOME BACK TO WISCONSIN to everyone from Good Shepherd/Bethenny/Sheperd of the Hills churches that went to the NYG in New Orleans. Y'all were certainly missed. Especially our crew from Good Shepherd. My homies! ;)

Now onto my amazing gift from Ryan for my birthday. If you haven't seen on facebook at all here you go.



I am done in the peanut gallery. I will try to blog more, but can't promise anything. I will be pretty tired once my daycare takes off. I will be pulling in about 9 1/2 hours a day. Ugh! This will be my kid fix for life I am guessing. Which is good. Talk to you all later, I hope!

Jodes

Time sure does fly...

Man it has been a while since the last time I wrote in my blog. I honestly can't remember my last blog title or let alone when I wrote it. Let's see if I can remember what I have been up to.

Hmmmm! That is the million dollar question right now. First off my job with the US Census ended two weeks ago. Which is kind of bittersweet. I liked the job, but didn't like setting my own hours or dealing with pissy people. I had maybe a small handful of "challenging" people. But I worked my tail off. Then on Memorial Day weekend I joined the Johnson family and went to Minnesota/Wisconsin with them. I met Todd and Tanya's family. I had so much fun. I felt so welcome also. Like I was a part of the family already. Felt awesome. Sunday started VBS at church. Ryan and I are yet again doing games for VBS. But we only have games on Monday and Wednesday this week. I am also the picture taking person. See with the program that we have, there is this software that comes with it. It comes with a slideshow and script to follow to view pictures at the closing. So I am having fun. I love seeing God's children smiling and having fun. It also makes me feel awesome that when these kids see me day in and day out, they recognize me. Even after year after year which is kind of nice.

This week I am also watching Katie during the day while Tanya has VBS at Faith. Today her and I are meeting Becky and the kids at Regal for free movies. Today we are going to watch Charolette's Web, the one with real people. Tomorrow's movie is Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. And this is from that movie. "Holy crap balls!" I love that phrase. But I add batman at the end of that. I know I am a dork. Just look on facebook at the pictures I took in Minnesota. BIG DORK I AM! I am the Queen Dork and Ryan is the King. ;) Enough know! We have to meet Becky and the kids!

Jodes

What's going on at the Kling house?

Hmm! Well, first off I got a job with the government. I am a 2010 US Census Worker. It really doesn't sound as scary as it is. It really is good. We had a trial run in the field last Thursday. And it went good. Granted the wind sucked, but it was good. We realized, with our group, that windy days aren't good to do census work. Plus if it were to rain. That wouldn't work also. Since our census forms are filled out in pencil. Picture a piece of paper that is wet, and filled out in pencil. How does it look? Not good, right? So I am hoping to go out finally tomorrow afternoon. Provided there is no wind or rain.

So that is what I have been up to the past week. My dad is gearing up to go to Texas for his younger sisters wedding. Ryan has been extremely busy at work.

Onto new adventures for this summer. Stay posted on to how everything goes. Hopefully this will lead to a job opening after this is done. I have one possibility that I am pondering over. Not sure what to do. Need to talk it over with Ryan and see what he says. Then think some more, ask questions, and then think some more. Then hopefully decide. I have time so I don't need to make a decision until later this summer. Like June or July! So stay tuned. Sorry so vague, but don't want to spill just yet. At least not here.

Oh! My health rollercoaster is getting back on track. Losing weight, drinking more water, cutting back on soda, cutting out diet soda, and exercising is all in my new and improved me. I am doing P90X and walking. The exercise program is kickin my booty badly. I do modified moves and still break a freaking sweat. Then my muscles kill! I am thinking about doing the P90X Yoga right now! Thank you guys for the awesome support with everything. You all rock!

Jodes

Man were does the time fly?

Okay, I have to say time sure does fly by when you last blog. Not much has been going on here though. Same ol' same ol'. So really there is nothing to blog about except that I stumbled accross some new music that I am so enthralled to listen to. And it doesn't hurt that they are Irish. I love Irish music, always have since I can remember. I love also Irish accents. Drives me crazy when I hear it. Another thing that I like are Irishmen in kilts. Yum! ;)

Now the new thing that I stumbled accross is the group of solo singers called Celtic Thunder. They are 6 Irishmen who are talented, handsome, and wear kilts. Okay I am a little more than into them. I am not obbessed, well sorta. ;) Anyway's, they are talented men. Here is a picture of them and I will see if I can find a song of their's for you all to listen to.

So basically with all that is going on in my life, listening to them is keeping my mind free from all troubles. Not stressed anymore! In a way better mood.


Them in kilts!


Obviously not in kilts!

Oh! Here is one thing that is going on healthwise! I am anemic as most of you already know that. So I have been getting Iv iron last week, and this week is dose
#2. Next week is my 3rd and final dose. So this iron stuff is getting to me. It is making my wrist hurt. I mean not badly, just mildly were it feels like I am bruised. My aunt who is a nurse told me that for next week I should tell them to use the vein up by my elbow were they normally draw my blood. So as of right now, I am not sure if the iron is working or not. Not sure how long it will take to notice any change. I guess my lab work will tell. Other than that, nothing much else is going on. I will keep you all posted on the iron thing. This is about it from the peanut gallery!

Questions for those of you who actually read my blog:
1)What do you think about Irish or Celtic music (to me they are the same thing)?
2)What do you think of men in kilts?
3)Do you think these guys are talented or what?

Please don't judge me on this little obssession. I am human and woman who likes guys. I am a woman who likes any man who is easy on the eyes. I can look, but I would never meet these guys or act on anything. They just help me to stop overthinking and getting me back to myself. Which is a nice change. So please answer the questions above either in the comments or in an email to me. Until next time!

Jodes

Health Update February 2010!

Okay, I don't quite remember how long it has been since the last time I did a health update on myself. Hmmmm! That is a good question. But anyway's here it goes. Better late than never, right?

So here it is. Last month I went to my De Pere appointment went good. My doctor said he wanted to have me keep doing the Iv Ig once every month. I said well is it going to be 4 1/2 hours or less. He said he has no clue. He said that there is no actual dosage level or course of treatment to follow. So me being me says the following "So pretty much it is a crap shoot." He said bascially yes, and he smiled. I am so happy when I can make him smile. See he is the kind of guy who takes his job very seriously, but once you break through his surface like I have. You can joke around with him, and make him smile. See he has been with me since my very first transplant from my brother. He actually assisted in my surgery. Which I think is cool, then he was my clinic doctor (cool again), then after this transplant I had another lady who took care of me. Then my doctor got another job and I got the doctor that I have now. I got him back.

Okay now I really do have a point. Sorry went a little off track. Anywho, I have been doing my Iv treatment once a month, it lasts me about an hour and a half provided they don't set me too long like last time. My biopsy about a month or so ago, I don't remember when it was, showed no change in the rejection. Same as the last biopsy. Which is good. My numbers have been a little high, but I am pushing the water and trying not to drink too much soda. I have been lately though drinking more caffinated beverages than I should. I am trying to get energy or just to stay awake for a while longer than my body wants to. See I am Iron Defficient which means I am anemic and have no energy. I am hoping that if I keep taking my Iron Supplements, my iron level will come back up. But who knows. It is slowly getting a little better. Not as tired as I was last week, but still tired. I just need to go to sleep at a normal time instead of after midnight. Then I won't sleep until like 11 or noon. But I am learning, FINALLY, to listen to my body.

Here is a glimpse into how I used to do things. I would run and run and run being really busy without sitting down, and taking a rest. Then as I would do that, I would burn myself out. Were I would get sick and then energy get back up, and do it all over again. It was a vicious (sp?) cycle that I have been doing in the past. Now I am finally hoping that I got a hold on this. I am listening to my body when it says to not do anything and just sit and relax. I mean doing nothing at night is okay. I can put up with a little boredom.

Today I got my labs done. This week compared to 2 weeks ago all is getting better. Numbers are getting lower and getting better. All is good. And back on the road to normal. Whatever that is? Right? ;) Now be nice ladies. I know I am not normal. Not many people are. Right? Well, that is about it for now! Until next time! Talk to you soon!

Jodes

2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics!

Well, do I even have to ask? But I will anyway's. Do you watch the Olympics? Or I mean have you been watching the Olympics at all? I have been obviously. I am not obsessed at all. I have found that I like Short Track, Men's Hockey, and Ice Dancing. Okay now with Ice Dancing I have a question.

Now I remember a while back, okay about 10 years ago. Man saying that makes me sound old. Holy Cow never thought I would say that. Stop laughing! Not funny! Now onto my point or question I was going to ask. What is the difference between Ice Dancing and Pairs Figure Skating? I remember when it sued to be Pairs Figure Skating. Why did they have to change the name? To confuse me or what? What the heck is the difference?

Okay so the medal count thus far is USA 25 and Germany 21. The rest goes down from 14-1. Well, that is about it for now! Until next time my lovelies!

Jodes