Merry Christmas to All

And to all a good night.

Here are some tiny tots with their eyes all aglow. Hope your holidays are spectacular!

Happy Mothers Day!!

To all the moms out there! (Especially mine.)

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The Diagnosis Is In

And it's the best I could ask for.

I saw a neurologist on Friday, and she said I had that one non-fatal item on my family doctor's terrifying list.

I will neither confirm nor deny that this was my face when I got the news.

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I have essential tremor at a very young age. It usually manifests in people in their 60s. It will most likely progress to my other hand, neck and head, but won't kill me. There are drugs I can take to help "once it becomes handicapping".

Still a lot to process. But I'm so thankful it's not one of the ones that were a death sentence.

So now I will whole heartedly confirm that this is my face:

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So thanks for all your well wishes. I'll hopefully be back to the crazy here that is Tongue In Cheek soon. Until then, Citizens!

Who'd Believe My Brain Was Normal?

But it is. I have medical proof. After seeing my doctor about my hand tremor, and other crazy symptoms from the last post, she prepped me for possibilities. MS, brain tumor, Parkinson's, ALS. And ordered an MRI. Which was a little slice of hell unto itself. But I got the results back, and my brain is "perfectly normal". 

Though I don't know how many of you who've read my blog would agree.

It's been a severely nerve wracking wait. I'm unbelievably glad the big heavy hitters are off the table, but now I'm down the rabbit hole of "what is this?". And am still waiting. For a neurologist appointment.

Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers. They definitely helped sustain me.

Until next time, Citizens.

Tipping Over that First Big Hill

You know how on most roller coasters you gingerly crest that first hill. Like a deep breath holding back a hurricane? Well, that's where I am right now.

For the past two months my left hand has been shaking noticeably. Kinda like this.



Not quite that bad, but pretty close. I finally go tonight to speak to my doctor about it. I've been having trouble recalling words and finishing my sentences. And I've been exhausted. As in taking-somewhat-involuntary-naps-in-the-middle-of-the-afternoon exhausted.

Those things could be from the stress. Or the worry. Or the depression as my brain spins every worst case scenario it can imagine. Which, as writers, we know we can make it really bad.

So I'm poised at the top of this hill, hoping like hell this will be a kiddie sized ride instead of the screaming, tear your face off with g-forces twist and turns variety.

I've taken a break from writing and this blog. I miss visiting you guys and the camaraderie you all so easily share.

I'll be back when I can. I know you'll all be here because you've been such an awesome, supportive group.

Until then, Citizens.

A Brief Life Update

Hi everybody. This has been my life for the past few months.

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Thus, no posts for the longest stretch in the eight years I've been blogging. Wanted to wish all the A to Zers a fun blog hop. I'll hopefully be stopping in to comment.

Sending you all the good mojo and hoping you're doing great. Miss you guys!!!!

Happy New Year, Guys!

I'm off to talent show practice number one for my Urchins. It should prove to be interesting, if not headache inducing.

The Breeches fall tonight at midnight. Five foot tall yellow pants. From a flag pole. A good time will be had by all I'm sure.

I hope you guys have a safe and happy new years eve!

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See you in 2016!!

What? Another Update?

The Man had a stress test done a couple weeks ago. Family doctor looked over the results last week and found some abnormalities in his EKG. So he'll be seeing a cardiologist on Christmas Eve day. Hoping for the best case scenario that can be had.

All good mojo accepted here in all its forms if you feel like sending it.

Have a wonderful holiday. Hug your honeys tight!

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Updating the Updated Update

So, on black Friday I drove The Man to the E.R., and we spent most of the day at the hospital. He was complaining of chest tightness, and considering just Tuesday his dad was discharged from a week long stay in the hospital for heart issues, we took it very seriously.

All tests were run--E.K.G. blood work, chest x-rays--and everything came out normal. Thank God. So it was chalked up to either heart burn or stress. Which at Chez Quinn, with all that The Man does, it's definitely stress.

So now we're looking at ways to reduce the load for The Man and make some changes. We'll see if he agrees. Love that man dearly and desperately, but he's got a majorly over developed sense of responsibility. Getting him to let some stuff go may take a pry bar of epic proportions.

While he was in the hospital bed hooked up to all kinds of crazy contraptions I told him he needed a shokabuku. (See below for definition.)



I'm gonna do my damnedest to get it done.

Which again means a hiatus from here. **sigh**

So I'll see you in a while. How long depends probably on the size of the pry bar I'll be wielding and if I'll need a chiropractor following its usage.

Wishing you and yours all the best life has to offer.

Until next time, Citizens.

I'm Thankful

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.

I'm thankful for The Man who puts up with my shenanigans and conspiracy theories and even plays along on occasion.

I'm thankful for my Urchins and how fun, kind and crazy they are. And how they still play along with my craziness, even though Oldest Urchin is starting to get that eye roll down pat.

I'm thankful that my father-in-law was released from the hospital a day and a half ago and is improving.

And I'm thankful for all of you and for finding such an amazing blogging community. You guys are awesome--especially since you don't publicly judge me in my comments for all my crazy. lol!

Have a wonderful, blessed Thanksgiving full of fun, family and food.

~Ava

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