This has been a weird week, with the holiday right in the middle. I’m not sure if that has been good or bad.

My doctor switched my blood pressure meds lately.  The previous one’s I were on were causing my feet and ankles to swell and just for me to retain water.  It was very uncomfortable.  He really didn’t want to take me off of it though, because none that he has tried in the past has worked on me.  I just kept complaining though, and he’s gave me a new one to try.  I’m hoping they work, because the swelling is all gone now!  I won’t know until my next follow up appt. (in a month)

I received very sad news this week via FB.  Our great niece, Taty, down in Mobile had been shot in the face by her boyfriend.  She is only 17 years old.  Such a beautiful girl.  There was a lot of damage and she was in critical condition there at first.  Since the incident, she has been stabilized.  It’s so hard when you see young people making bad decisions and you can’t do anything about it.  I’m glad that she seems to have a lot of loving, family support surrounding her at the moment.  She’s going to need it.  This is going to be a long and painful road to recovery.  My heart goes out to her.  I’ve always had a special place in my heart for her, ever since she was young.  I’ve only “seen” her a hand full of times, because we don’t make it down to Mobile as much since Tommie’s mom passed away.  But when we did come to town, most of the time they would make an effort to come see us.  Since FB, I’ve been able to keep up with her more, also.  Her Aunt and my sister in law have kept me updated on the situation, and it’s much appreciated.  Just breaks my heart.  I think about her every day.

My appointment with the surgeon is on Monday.  I’m excited to talk to him and get started on this path!  Tommie has offered to go with me.  I’m glad he’ll be with me.  I’d like him to be there with me every step!  He’ll be my main support.  I’ve talked to several women at work that are in different stages of the process.  I think it’ll be nice to have those people to talk to that have gone through it or that are going through it.  Of coarse, I’ve been told I’ll have to go to support groups also.  But that is a good thing. 🙂

This weekend I’m taking pictures at a wedding.  I’m very nervous about this.  Whenever I’m asked to take pictures for a wedding.  I make sure I tell the person – “I am NOT a professional photographer!  This is a hobby of mine!  I tell them I’m nervous, because wedding’s are a very important day and you want to have good pictures.”  Ha ha.  If they still want me to, OK.  First one I took pictures of was just a small courthouse wedding.  I don’t think I did great.  Of coarse, I’m always hardest on myself.  This will be a first big one.  I’m almost sick to my stomach, I’m so nervous!  I’ve asked one of my best friends to come and help me.  Always makes me feel better to have someone else taking pictures too, then we can have twice as many and more angles.  Plus two heads are better than one!  Dawn will bring her ideas along as well, and that will help.  Wish me luck!

Well, I hope everyone had a fun and safe 4th of July.  Until next time!