Wow, so I haven't been great at keeping this update huh? Someday I will have the time....someday. Well the move is over, thank goodness. I have a couple of pictures of the new house below. I now live closer to the city and as I stated in previous posts, there are pros and cons about this. I am glad to be at a lower elevation and "thank you" to the Heavens for holding back the snow until I was done moving. Much appreciated. Now it is all about unpacking and organizing things the way that I want them. The cat has come out of hiding and has taken over as king of the house. My dog continues to have trauma about the move......no longer does he have run of the mountain. He is "caged" in a yard, about 25 yards by 35 yards.....I think he will be fine. LOL *8^) The house is spacious and consistently warm, those of you who know what I have put up with over the 4 years in the mountains understand that one. I am looking forward to what the next year may bring now that I am down the hill. We will see.

As for the PH......it is still here. LOL Down the hill doesn't mean magic will happen but you can always hope right. The move has done a number on my body but I am slowly re-cooperating. I have been a bit more out of breath and more "puffy" than usual but am trying to take care of myself. Work has been great about letting me take time when I need it...that and I accrue PTO like no other now that I have been here for 5+ years. Crazy huh?! I have discovered that it is nice to be able to walk around the block with the mutt when I get home from work on level ground. Around the block in the mountains" was like over 3 hills and that just wasn't happening. Other than that, when I get home I hang out and watch some prime time shows (ER, Fringe, Grey's Anatomy, and of course every reality show I can find for some reason), shower, and go to bed. That is basically my routine, and even that is challenging some days.

Work is busy. Don't get me wrong, I am thankful that I am still able to work full time as others are not but I am ready for it all to get back to normal. The kiddos are still feeling the effects of the holidays. We see the cops everyother day or so......no, it is not because of me. LOL Our kids are fighting out some of their anger, hurt, and anxiety right now. It is busy to say the least. I had a little slip/swim in some milk, soda, and water that was tossed between a couple of kids as "weaponery" at the beginning of this week. That was fun...did the splits...reminded me of my gymnastic days but we all know that I am not as flexible as I used to be. It is amazing to me to see how much anger and rage actually turns out to be hurt, anxiety, and other overwhelming emotions and how many skills these kids lack in order to deal with these feelings. We are trying to teach them but as we all know.......it will only work if they are ready, willing, and able.

I have an echocardiogram scheduled for 3/15/09, TAX DAY (hope I get a refund)!! It is crazy to get in and see the PH specialist right now. Dr. Badesch already has people booked through July 2009. I can't imagine his schedule. I will let you all know the results though echoes don't give great stats/numbers/pressures...........that is the duty of the heart catheder. No heart cath this visit, YAY! I hate those things, talk about anxiety. Weird to think that people are actually touching your heart and you can feel it.

That is about all the time that I have for now. I will try to write again soon. I hope all is well with everyone. Take care and God bless.
Lindsay