So – I’m still waiting……not to hear back from insurance – but for it to be SUBMITTED to insurance.  A couple days after fulfilling my last recommended requirement I sent an email to the head nurse asking her if I had everything needed.  In the meanwhile, I contacted my insurance company to see if they had received paperwork and to ask them how long approval took.  I heard back from insurance next day saying they do not see anything, but once they receive paperwork, it usually takes 7 to 10 business days for approval.  I heard back from the nurse 12 days later.  She stated that she had been on vacation and my last class was just two weeks ago.  Hopefully she’d get to my folder in the next few days to see what I was missing.  JUST two weeks??  That is a long time for someone that is waiting!  SO – that was 4 days ago.  Still haven’t heard back from her.  Sent her another email last night.  We’ll see if it goes anywhere.  It’s just frustrating.

In the meanwhile I’ve been slowly trying some of the protein shake samples I have, since for a month or so, I’ll be on them every day.  There have been a few that I can stomach and others I’ve just had to pour down the drain. (Ick!)  Most of the vanilla one’s I’ve tried are doable, and even though I’m not a chocolate shake fan, I did take a sip of one Tommie tried and I think I can probably do that one.  The two I just couldn’t stomach so far are Nectar’s Green Apple and Strawberry Kiwi.

I have set up a couple appointments this month to take Christmas Card photos with a couple of families.  I also took photos at a wedding.  I’m just NOT cut out for that!  Number One – I don’t think my photos are anywhere near professional quality – and wedding pictures are so important!  Number Two – I never know where to stand to get good photos during the ceremony – I feel like I’m in the way.  Luckily this one was a tiny church, so I could stay seated.  Number Three – I’m not very good at indoor photography without the flash, and when I use the flash – lighting is too harsh.  It’d be nice to have a mentor to learn this stuff from.  It’s hard for me to learn from reading, I’m more of the type to learn better by being shown and asking questions and getting feedback.  SO – that will be my last wedding.  (though I did have a lot fun celebrating with everyone and taking pics) 🙂

My cousin’s husband, Tommy, has requested another game night, so I need to see when I can get the house presentable enough to have one.  My house is in need of a complete overhaul!  I need new floors and new furniture.  Waiting on deck to be stained and sealed also, so I can put all our stuff back out there….currently we have it sitting in the kitchen and spare bedroom.  I just have a long “to do” list for around here!

Last of all – I want to thank my friends and family that have been there the last month while I’ve been feeling a bit down.  I appreciate it.  It’s nice to feel loved so much.  I’m very lucky.