Remember the short list of things that I want to learn? Well, here is a look at what I have been learning!
Here is what I must now do so that I have a happy family that doesn't smell bad!
Showing posts with label education. Show all posts
Showing posts with label education. Show all posts
Thursday, November 05, 2009
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Ouch!
A few of you know that I have been dealing with a foot problem. It is called plantar fasciitis. It is actually fairly common. I have been working with a Dr. for about five weeks. I know for sure that I have had the problem since last fall. The Dr. had recommended a night brace or "boot" to keep the ligament stetched while I sleep. Well, today was my appointment. After doing the exam the Dr. felt that I would benefit from cortisone shots directly into the fascii. He used an ultrasound machine to pinpoint exactly where to put the needles.
An average person with plantar fasciitis has a measurement of about 2 mm. Mine was between 6-9 mm! That is bad. The Dr. said "no wonder you have foot pain!" Then he found a cyst!
Have any of you ever had a shot in the mouth or a numbing shot on a finger or toe? Well, that is what these shots felt like. The shot that had to go into the cyst was the worst. I hollered at that one. I knew I had to hold still but it felt like I was going to heave.
Now that you know more about my foot than you ever wanted I will stop. Let's hope that this helps. More than 60% of people respond with these injections 100%. I hope that I am one of them! Wish me luck!
An average person with plantar fasciitis has a measurement of about 2 mm. Mine was between 6-9 mm! That is bad. The Dr. said "no wonder you have foot pain!" Then he found a cyst!
Have any of you ever had a shot in the mouth or a numbing shot on a finger or toe? Well, that is what these shots felt like. The shot that had to go into the cyst was the worst. I hollered at that one. I knew I had to hold still but it felt like I was going to heave.
Now that you know more about my foot than you ever wanted I will stop. Let's hope that this helps. More than 60% of people respond with these injections 100%. I hope that I am one of them! Wish me luck!
Friday, August 17, 2007
Safety Drills
Those of you over 30-do you remember safety drills at school? They pretty much consisted of a fire drill where the bell rang and you followed your teacher out to the far fence. Then there was the earthquake drill where we got underneath our desks and held our heads. This was the extent of our safety drills.
Today my 14 year old daughter comes home to explain to me the drill that they had today. Those of you that homeschool-here is another reason for you to continue! It was a "shooter drill." The students knew what was happening, it was the first time they have done this type of drill so this was a type of "practice" practice drill. The students were in different places in the school. (school teams-regular classes start next week) They heard the sound of gunshots. They are first instructed to flee. They are to listen to where the shooter is and then decide if they can get to an exit. They are given other instructions also. My Girl knew that it was pretend and she still said that it was "so scary."
What has our world come to when we have to teach our children how to protect themselves from people coming into their schools with guns?
I went to High School in a different world. We lived in a rural community much like the one I now live in. Most of the families hunted and fished often. We had gun racks across the back windows of pickup trucks. Often those rack actually had guns in them, even in the school parking lot. Never one time did I ever wonder if I was safe. Never once did I wonder if someone would turn a gun on me or someone else in our school.
As my beautiful daughter was telling me this I had a sadness for her. We try as hard as we can to protect them. However, there is such evil that abounds that we cannot completely protect them from it. We all know that these types of drills are necessary. In the last years we have all witnessed too many similar incidents.
I pray that all of our children will only have to do "drills". I hope that they can live a life in which they feel safe. I hope that for all of us.
Today my 14 year old daughter comes home to explain to me the drill that they had today. Those of you that homeschool-here is another reason for you to continue! It was a "shooter drill." The students knew what was happening, it was the first time they have done this type of drill so this was a type of "practice" practice drill. The students were in different places in the school. (school teams-regular classes start next week) They heard the sound of gunshots. They are first instructed to flee. They are to listen to where the shooter is and then decide if they can get to an exit. They are given other instructions also. My Girl knew that it was pretend and she still said that it was "so scary."
What has our world come to when we have to teach our children how to protect themselves from people coming into their schools with guns?
I went to High School in a different world. We lived in a rural community much like the one I now live in. Most of the families hunted and fished often. We had gun racks across the back windows of pickup trucks. Often those rack actually had guns in them, even in the school parking lot. Never one time did I ever wonder if I was safe. Never once did I wonder if someone would turn a gun on me or someone else in our school.
As my beautiful daughter was telling me this I had a sadness for her. We try as hard as we can to protect them. However, there is such evil that abounds that we cannot completely protect them from it. We all know that these types of drills are necessary. In the last years we have all witnessed too many similar incidents.
I pray that all of our children will only have to do "drills". I hope that they can live a life in which they feel safe. I hope that for all of us.
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Registration
I can't believe it. I am registering my baby for High School today! How did this happen? I very vividly remember High School. I felt so mature. I was actually driving at 14!(I know, scary).
I have a High Schooler. Woah, weird.
I have a High Schooler. Woah, weird.
Thursday, July 26, 2007
When Did I become an expert?
There are people that are really, really smart. Those people that know how to do all things possible on computers, digital photography, photoshop,etc. I AM NOT ONE OF THOSE PEOPLE! I am quite computer illiterate. Just ask Lara. I am always asking her how to do things on my blog!
Well, today I spent a couple of hours updating my Mother's Ipod. Yes, my Mom has an ipod! However, she is even more terrified of computers than I am! So, when I convinced her that she would enjoy an ipod, I guess that it became an unwritten rule that I would take care of the programming needed on it! So, somehow, I am now an expert! That is laughable! I have a friend in the student ward (LDS church congregation) who is really a techno geek(said in the nicest way possible) . When I discovered his love of his Ipod I started to ask him questions. So, I have learned a few things.
When I was in High School I was like most kids. I wondered why we had to take algebra, chemistry etc. I now understand! Knowledge is Power! The most important thing that I have learned is that I don't have to know everything, I just have to know how to find the answers! So, I find the people that know the answers! Thanks, Nate!
Now if I could just get my Mom to take the digital camera out of the case and use it! It won't blow up! Be brave, take a chance! You can do it, I know you can!
Well, today I spent a couple of hours updating my Mother's Ipod. Yes, my Mom has an ipod! However, she is even more terrified of computers than I am! So, when I convinced her that she would enjoy an ipod, I guess that it became an unwritten rule that I would take care of the programming needed on it! So, somehow, I am now an expert! That is laughable! I have a friend in the student ward (LDS church congregation) who is really a techno geek(said in the nicest way possible) . When I discovered his love of his Ipod I started to ask him questions. So, I have learned a few things.
When I was in High School I was like most kids. I wondered why we had to take algebra, chemistry etc. I now understand! Knowledge is Power! The most important thing that I have learned is that I don't have to know everything, I just have to know how to find the answers! So, I find the people that know the answers! Thanks, Nate!
Now if I could just get my Mom to take the digital camera out of the case and use it! It won't blow up! Be brave, take a chance! You can do it, I know you can!
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