Eat At Chili's



Friday September 24, 2010 - Monday is Eat at Chili's Day!!!! 100% of Chili's profits will go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. As many of you know my nephew Austin lost his life at the age of two to cancer. The money raised will help fund research to hopefully some day find a cure for childhood cancers.

EXHAUSTED

Tuesday September 21, 2010 - That is the one word to describe how I have been feeling. No matter how much sleep I get I am still just dragging. Some days I get all the kids off to school and then come home to take a three hour nap and then go to bed at night just fine to just start the routine over again the next day.


It has made it very hard to get anything done at home. I can't finish cleaning or laundry. It just sits there and piles up. I started to clean the house this weekend and got one room done and then laid down at 4:30 and fell asleep for about an hour. You would think I would have not been able to go to sleep a few hours later but I had no problem.

I have medication that my neurologist gave me for days when my fatigue is debilitating but I am afraid to take it right now for fear of triggering a panic attack. I will go to my general doctor on Thursday to figure out what to do about my attacks and hopefully once that is resolved I can think about taking the other meds. I HATE taking medication but I also HATE not being able to function every day.


I hope everyone is doing well. Cross your fingers for cooler weather.



Amanda

Austin MS Walk

Wednesday September 15, 2010 - It is that time of year again. The Austin MS walk is next month. I would love to have everyone come out and walk with me. Without these types of fundraisers there would not be funds to help people living with MS and help fund research projects.

When: Sunday October 24, 2010 @ 9 a.m.
Where: Dell Diamond in Round Rock

You can go to my fundraising page
http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR?px=6864140&pg=personal&fr_id=14611&et=gJqeYTmYPBkcz1ydNlFbqw..&s_tafId=159858

Amanda

Where to Begin

Thursday September 9, 2010 - It has been a crazy few weeks! First, is a picture of Dylan on the first day of school at our brand new school. We don't have to drive over the highway or through three neighborhoods to get to school anymore!!!!!!!


Dylan likes his school but has been having a very hard time adjusting to his fourth school in four years. I think the fact that it is a brand new school and everyone is trying to figure out the routine and rules is very frustrating for him. Thankfully, he will be at this school for four years. I think it will get much easier for everyone as time goes on.

I have had good days and bad days as far as my fatigue goes. I may spend a day or two in bed and then have a few good days and then be in bed again. I am having a lot of spasms. I have always had spasms, but they are much more frequent now. I actually had one in my leg the other night and I could not straighten my leg for several minutes. I am hoping cooler weather will be here soon.

Our dog was in the pet hospital for a few days last weekend and nearly died. Thankfully, he is back to his normal self. He needs to learn not to eat everything in sight.

Emily has started school and likes it but then changes her mind everyday about going. She would just rather stay at home with me. I am not sure why. I think she has a lot more fun at school than with me.

Jerry is still working two jobs, so we don't have a lot of family time or time for anything else. We are hoping that will change sooner than later.

I am just waiting for life to slow down but I guess it never really does. I hope everyone is doing well.

Amanda