4/29 to 5/5

This week has been a frustrating week trying to get the medication that I need to fix my problems. Monday I found out that I did have H Pylori again or it never went away.  When nurse Micheal finally called me back at 2PM he said wasn't as bad at first, and that he would have the dr. order some medicine.  When I hadn't heard from the pharmacy that the prescription was in by Tuesday Morning I called the Dr. office and was told they were working on it.  I gave them a couple of hours and I went again to Walmart and it hadn't been called in.  When the pharmacist called the office, they were waiting on the Dr. to order the medicine.  I don't know why they just couldn't be honest with me at first. 

So Tuesday afternoon I went to see Dr King the urologist, and she felt my burning was hormone related and she put a call in to Dr. Hodson to see if she could prescribe for me a hormone cream that would be used in conjunction with Tamoxifen. Of course, she couldn't get a hold of her.  I still haven't heard from Dr Hodson office even after leaving a message on Friday for them to call me. However, I still think it is my PH balance because now that my heartburn is getting better so is my burning.  I am getting some pills to help with the PH balance on Monday so it may be a mute point.

When I got home Willard said that Walmart had called and said that they had only a partial of the order,(they didn't say what was partial)   It was late and I thought if I waited another day they would have all of it. So I went down the next morning and I was told that one of  the anti-biotics Titrocycolin that the Dr. had ordered was no longer available in 500 mg and hasn't been for several years.  So then I had to wait for the Dr to call back and give them another prescription.  I hadn't heard from the pharmacy by 3:30, so I called them again to see if the prescription had been ordered yet because I needed to pick it up before I went to Activity days.  The pharmacy confirmed that it had just been ordered 3 minuets before.  I was so happy to finally get the pills even though I have to take them 4 times a day with food.

My Breakfast of Champions, which doesn't count the 3 pills  before Breakfast

I had just enough time to pick it up and hurry to activity days with Hailey and Kassidee.  We made terrariums for Mother's day. They turned out really cute.  The girls are so cute and sweet with so much energy.  This week was Hailey first time and Aubry's last time.

Hailey, Julian, Brittney, Laura, behind her is Aubrey, Issy, Hailey P, Annie, Kassidee

Even through last week was frustrating medically, the Lord blessed me with a wonderful experience that filled my soul.  Tuesday, Savannah Willit came for her lesson and played one of her recital pieces, a Waltz by Shurbert and played it so beautifully.   Her tone was magnificent, the balance was perfect, the expression was so expressive and her timing was just right. (She really struggles with timing)   It was truly an inspiring performance.   Did she make mistake? Yes, a few, but they didn't mare the over all effect.  The music filled my soul. I am so grateful for Savannah's hard work and diligence and that I had the privilege of hearing that musical selection. I don't think I have ever been touched like that with a students performance.   I was so grateful for her diligence in practicing and was humble enough to take instruction and implemented it in her playing.  I was really grateful for her sharing with me her ability to make beautiful music. 

As I was reflecting on this experience,  the thought came to me that when we meet our maker, He to will be looking at the overall performance of our lives if we keep a humble and repentant heart and follow His instructions, we too will be greeted with open arms.   I love what  Elder Craig A. Cardon said in Conference ". . .in His mercy, He allows for improvement over time rather than demanding immediate perfection. Even with the multitude of sins occasioned by the weakness of mortality, as often as we repent and seek His forgiveness, He forgives again and again"  That statement gave me much comfort.

Just like Savannah who had to practice hard to perform it that well, so I too must push onward and always seek to improve myself so when meet my maker He will hear a symphony of my testimony of my thoughts and actions and forgive my mistakes. I just must always press on and not lose sight of my goal of eternal life.

The rest of the week was spent weeding,  baking cookies, doing programs and certificates  for the recital on Monday.  I even finish one Christmas project. Friday, I took lunch down to Laura and had lunch with her and Maddy.  Maddy was fighting a cold, so she went shopping with me.  I am sure she was glad to get home and sleep and rest.

This kid was always in Cody's face.

Saturday I did have the privilege of taking Cody to his game.  Cody did well. He caught a few passes, and broke up a pass.  

Going for the pass

 

Cody in the circle running with the ball

   Unfortunately, those all happened at different times.  I didn't think the picture's turned out to badly for my little Cannon camera.  How I would love to have a camera that took action shots well.