It's Just Me...

So I am writing this morning because for the first time in 9 months, my hands feel REALLY small again. Yesterday I took off my "fake" nails and decided to go ala naturel from now on... and it feels REALLY weird. I no longer can type with my nails and therefore it feels like I am learning to type all over again! They feel like little nubs now. And for those of you who know me and have ever seen my hands... they look like it to. My left hand ring finger size is a 4 1/4. I only know this because I was engaged ONCE. Otherwise, I probably would have never known... because attention to details such as that, have never been my thing. I think that Riley Grace's hands might even be as big as mine now. Oh and I couldn't forget to mention that my hands look like the hands of an 80 year old person... small and wrinkled! So as for me this morning, I am feeling great. I just started taking this new juice called Mona Vie the other day and I have felt 100% better since. I am sleeping great, waking up refreshed and I know my Dr. will never believe me when I tell him but my vertigo has stopped for the past 3 days.... I know it is not a miracle drink but it does have tons of phytonutrients (if you are wondering what these are just email me and ask) but it also has a berry called the Acai berry that is found in the rainforests in Brazil and this fruit has an unbelievable level of phytonutrients. This level of phytonutrients are potent antioxidants and therefore help in neutralizing free radical charges in your body. Free radicals that are in your body and left there without the neutralization can potentially cause aging and poor health. I am a believer in this drink without a doubt. For the past 3 years I have been struggling with Meniere's Disease ( http://www.entnet.org/healthinfo/balance/meniere.cfm) I recently went to see Dr. Greene, my specialist in Jacksonville, FL and I was diagnosed to be at stage 9 of the disease which in turn means I need to have one of two options, the first non-invasive treatment of a meniette device or two, surgery. I am in the process of getting approved through my insurance for this lovely machine that I am to carry for the rest of my life and use throughout the day to "de-pressurize". Yes, you heard me correctly... I have to get all the pressure out of my head 3 times daily with this machine... I hope that it doesn't affect my HIGH level IQ by taking away all that built up pressure :) ...But ANYWAYS, the point is, I feel amazing and I really have no idea why this was ever introduced to me but I am more than thankful. Maybe this is my answer to controlling my vertigo? Maybe I can avoid the machine all together.
So it is Friday now and if any of you have watched the weather, we have for the past few days had some rough weather down here. Pensascola was hit with tornados, but we were lucky. The rain still continues here. Before this week, the lake behind my house was almost dried up... seriously! This morning I sit here in my bedroom (on the 2nd floor) that overlooks the lake, and the lake is full and about to flood over! I really can not believe it. I know that Georgia needs the rain really bad so I hope that they get some relief today from this system.
I am supposed to be driving to Atlanta today to go see some friends. I am hoping that the bad weather passes before then.... I do have On-Star though and even though some of my family members don't think having it makes things as safe as I do, I feel confident that On-Star and I will make it to Atlanta today. I am one of those funny On-Star callers.... they always answer when you call from your car " On-Star, how may we help you Miss Wells". I love it. It feels so personal... talk about customer service, they have it. Now, you have to have the PLUS program and not the emergency one, and of course, that is one of the things that I can think of that is worth the investment, so I do it. They not only give you directions, they can make reservations for you, make suggestions of where to dine, stay, see in a city and best of all (especially for me) they have to be there to answer questions.... ANY questions. So when I am on a long trip and something comes up and I start pondering about it... I call and ask them their opinion. Can you imagine what those people are saying when they put me on mute to tell all the other operators? Lots of time I find myself calling them so they can keep me awake. I love to sleep, and I can sleep most any place, in a car, on my desk, sitting up, laying down in the middle of the woods (I did this in Colorado...probably not the best idea but I guess the bears did not want me) , pretty much anywhere. And driving relaxes me, so when I go for long drives, I need a friend to talk to so I call On-Star if I can't reach anyone else.
If you are ever on the phone with me though and I tell you I am driving somewhere (and it is a long trip), remind me to put cruise control on. You see, I have this problem that when I am talking, my foot presses harder to the gas pedal... you can't explain that to the State Trooper so I really need to watch this. Actually the reason I bought my new Yukon was partly because my cruise control in my old car stopped and it was going to cost a lot to fix, (and this was after a State Trooper in Tallahassee stopped me and gave me a ticket). I figured the cost of the car could be justified for my safety.
Well this is a LONG post, but it is 2 days combined. God continues working in me and through me. I know He loves me and I am seeing it more and more each day. This mornings devotion was entitled "You Have Run Into My Arms" ... Psalm 23:6 - Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. I like the part of the devotion that says "Knowing My deep love for you, your own heart will no longer condemn you. My mercies are everlasting. My kindness, abundant. My grace extends to the least of My children, and My tenderness shall make you STRONG." I love that part.... make me strong.
My prayer this morning is that God continue working in me and through me. I want to be "authentic". Thank you God for my life, my home, my job, my family (and all the wonderful and quirky parts about it), my friends (especially for those who you have brought to help me through my walk with You), my dogs, my health, and thank you most of all for helping me realize that the struggles that I face, are ones that you want me to go through with You, so I can know Your grace even more. ...And He walks with me and He talks with me, and He tells me I am His own, and the joy we share as we tarry there, none other has ever known.... Grandma Orene,I miss you and I know my Dad is really missing you!