Corneal Ulcers=Big Vet Bills

On Sunday Aaron and I went to a family cookout at my Aunt's house and when we got back Kya had been having problems with her one eye and had been pretty lethargic all day. We kept an eye on over night and in the morning. She would barely even open the eye and it was very goopy and runny. Aaron ended up taking her to the ER for dogs since the vet's office was closed on Memorial Day. My in-laws took her to the acutal vet's office on Tuesday because she didn't seem to be getting much better and the Dr. said she has a corneal ulcer. We've been putting some kind of antibiotic and some other stuff in her eye and she seems to be doing better tonight. She's actually started eating again and doing just a tiny bit of playing.

The poor thing looked like she was so uncomfortable and they say that those ulcers are painful. I know she's just a dog but it is still hard to see her in pain and uncomfortable. She's my little girl!

Not much else going on this week! Aaron and I are taking off for Chicago on Sunday for our anniversary! I'm so excited that we finally get to do something for our anniversary this year. The last two we have either been moving or traveling.

Not Much To Say

The last few weeks have gone by pretty quickly. Work is still moving right along and it is nice to see a dent in the student loans each month!!

Other than that not much else is going on. Aaron will be starting his next and last rotation a week from this Tuesday. This is going to be an adjustment for both of us but we'll see how it goes! It is actually kind of exciting too for Aaron I think. He is looking forward to this and hoping he likes it!

We're still walking through this infertility journey but the last few weeks have been good emotionally. God has been so good to give me strength!

Looking forward to seeing my little niece and nephew in a few weeks. They are coming down for a visit with their grandparents so we will see them a little bit then!

Well that's it for now.

Happy Birthday Kya

Today is Kya's 1st birthday!! I can't believe she is 1 already! Seems like just yesterday we went to pick her up and bring her home. Since we've had her she's provided us with a lot of laughs and comfort!! She never talks back and she always listens...the only problem is she always poops and pees in the kitchen when we leave her. I'm just hoping that someday she will miraculously quit that. I gave her a couple extra treats and some plain vanilla ice cream as a birthday present! She's my baby girl and I love her!! When we first picked her up at 9 weeks old she weighed in at 2.5lbs and she is now 8.5lbs!!! I finally got my little dog!!!

Dinners

Monday - Salmon Patties with Mashed Potatoes and Salad

Tuesday - Spaghetti and Salad

Wednesday - Brats, Corn on the Cob, and Baked Beans

Thursday - Chicken Lo Mein

Friday - Mother/Daughter banquet with Barb and Gma Meeks at Crossroads. (No cooking for me!!!)

Prescription For Contentment

I've been reading a book lately called "Calm My Anxious Heart" and I've been encouraged quite a bit while going through it. I haven't gotten very far but in one of the paragraphs in the first chapter it gives a lady's prescription for contentment. This lady was a missionary in Africa so her living conditions were very primitive, it was very hot and humid and she was living away from all the things she was familar with back in the States. These five statements were her prescription for contentment and are very convicting. I fail at these daily but they are a good reminder for me and something I need to work on.
1.) Never allow yourself to complain about anything-not even the weather.
2.) Never picture yourself in any other circumstances or someplace else.
3.) Never compare your lot with another's.
4.) Never allow yourself to wish this or that had been otherwise.
5.) Never dwell on tomorrow-remember that tomorrow is God's, not ours.

Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:11-13

Monday Night-Dad and His Girl

Got a few quick pictures of Aaron and Kya laying together on the couch.

Meals For The Week

Monday - Sausage Penne with Garlic Bread and Salad

Tuesday - Tacos(for Aaron) and Grandma's Lunch Special(for me)

Wednesday - Salmon Patties and Corn

Thursday - Pork Tenderloin, Mashed Potatoes, Veggies

Friday - Chicken Fajitas

Saturday - Dinner out with my family for Mother's Day

Sunday - Dinner out with my in-laws for Mother's Day