I'm Back...

So I didn't have any intention of stopping by here on the first day of the new year...2013.  I am starting this year blessed far beyond measure. I was reading all the things God has done for me over the past 4 years and now it has all been worth it.  Tom and I got married (again) on Dec. 27...(a whole nother story).  We are happy, God's plan is in place...and oh the things I learned over the past 4 years.  Learning to depend on God was absolutely the best. I can't explain the things God has done for me...so many things...so many lessons...Simply amazing! I heard a song last night from a child, singing "I've had a Wonderful Life"..."If I died today, I'd have to say, I've had a wonderful life..." and truly, the pain was so hard..the loneliness so bad, but it was totally worthwhile... so, I'll try to post  more this year than last year...LOL, this post is def more than last year... :)

my wednesday morn.

first off. Im typing with a hand and a half....which means that one arm is in a sling and the hand is sticking out enough to type...so therefore, maybe no punctuation,capitalization, etc.
now. I am one of those chronically late people. i'm always late for everything, but I do try,
I really do. and that is where I get into trouble. I drive fast...so yes, I was driving about 70ish or faster on the way to school. and for the record, this is my first wreck...but a car was coming around the curve and I tried to slow down on my side of the road,but my wheel dropped off the pavement. and I did struggle to bring it back under control for a good 200-400 feet...so in the road is a big S skid mark. I then saw that I wasnt' gonna get it under control and hit a culvert and at that point, not sure what happened next...I knew the van was rolling..and I knew everything was being thrown. I came alert enough to know that the van was rolling and that my head was down at the coffee/drink holder..the next thing I know is that it was upright on its wheels again...now the gossip in the neighborhood where I wrecked says I flipped 3 times...not sure how many times I flipped...all I know is that I was going back the other way when I landed...so I think I hit that deep culvert, went head over to top and then rolled back up on top...I havent been there to take any pictures of my van to see if this theory holds out and I will post when I do...maybe...
My elbow is like ground meat. and it had dirt. mud and glass in it...so that means that at some point, it has touched the ground...so I am thinking that if I wasn't such a big ol girl, that i definitely would have been thrown out...no. I wasnt wearing my seatbelt because for a long time now, when it rained,the seatbelt would get wet down in the door where it rolled up...so alot of times when it was or had been raining, I didn't put it on. Everyone that looked at the van commented on how I was lucky to be alive...I know I am....It is a blessing to know that God has bigger and better plans for you than death.
My right eye is black and blue and purple and any other color and swollen. I have terrible bruises aLL over me...some bruises, like the one on my coccyx, I have no idea how I got it and it keeps me from sitting,lying or pretty much anything!!! I can stand in a comfortable position...LOL So that's the scoop...I'm staying at Mom's and she is taking care of me...cause I can't get nothing on but a hospital gown at this point... thankfully,I can go to the restroom alone and she has a shower that has a "bench" in it, so I can do this alone....
I am one lucky person...I really am....you know, it is funnywhen you think you have God's plan figured out...but really. we have no clue

Gettin Better

UGH! I hate being sick...I had a sinus infection last week and it broke loose at the end of last week...I now feel it down in my chest and have been coughing so much, I can't sleep...after lying in bed since Sunday, I got up today at around 10am and came on to work...I just had to get out of that bed!!!! I feel weak, and crummy, but I am here around people...I was starting to feel lonely in that bed...and it doesn't do any good for me to feel lonely...It gets me to feeling sappy and teary and all that other stuff I don't need...so here I am at work and will make it another hour...

Scattergories

Using the first letter of my first name to complete the category...harder than it looks
WHAT IS YOUR NAME? Sherry

BOY NAME: Samuel

GIRL NAME: Samantha

OCCUPATION: School Nurse

A COLOR: salmon

SOMETHING YOU WEAR: scrubs

FOOD: sour krout

SOMETHING FOUND IN A BATHROOM: soap

REASON FOR BEING LATE: slothful

SOMETHING YOU SHOUT: shut up

SOMEPLACE TO TRAVEL TO: Spain

My B/P today...

Is 145/104...wow..really healthy there, Sherry! Don't fuss! I am starting on a new medication tonight! I know, I am a nurse and I should know better!!! Well, like I said, I am taking care of it! I do have a headache!!!

Hair...

Well, I got this funky new hairstyle...well, maybe I should say color...Morgan calls me Tiger...says I have stripes like one! I am now getting used to it, I have had it for about 2 weeks and believe me, the first couple of times I looked in the mirror, I took a double take!!! Red and Blond streaks..along with my brown But, you know me...crazy!!!! I also got some wispy's cut...bangs in the front...I have tried to go without them for several years and I just can't do it no more!!!! I am not meant to show my forehead!!!! I like it so much better! makes my face look less chunky!
so anyway, here is some pictures, which don't do justice to the red!


Oh and I am sitting in my office here...check out the poster behind my desk...Yep, that's Cap'n Jack...

Just Bloggin...

Oh, what a lovely day!!! This beautiful spring day just makes me want to get outside and enjoy God's creation...so what is goin on in my life right now...let's see...Tom and I watched the movie, Mr. Brooks, and even though Kevin Costner is one of my favorite actors, he was the bad guy in that movie...It was really good with ALOT of twists and turns, but it was too scary for me...made me think that I was sharing too much on here and that someone could stalk me and kill me...LOL
I know, I know, I am crazy like that!
Let's see, what else...Oh, I have started reading a Nicholas Sparks book, The Choice, this is the first Sparks book I have read, although his two movies are absolutely awesome! The Notebook and A Walk to Remember...Morgan got into them and has almost read everyone of his books...how cool that she is "into" an author...
Tom bought me an Ipod Shuffle, since the price has went down on them...I LOVE IT!!!! Well, here's why...because I can listen to Podcasts all the time! Mostly what I am listening to is Focus on the Family, Insight for Living and I am gonna get into Shawn Hannity... I love talk radio, so this way, I can choose what and when I listen! It is sooo cool! I love technology!!!!
Okay, enough about me...For a few of you that stop by and I don't know it, leave me a comment...click on add comment after the post and you can click on anonymous and leave a comment...That way, I know you have been here!!!! :)

A New ME...

Okay, so I have to admit it...I am crazy...well, this goes deeper than what you know...I Do have to take Effexor, which is an antidepressant...I don't mind the fact that I need it...I take it and don't deny that if I didn't take it, I would KILL people...no, really, with hatchets...I can't name names on here, because it would be premeditated when I decide to stop my medication...LOL
So, anyway, I got this job at the school, (which I love) back in August...I decided that I didn't need to take as high a dose as I am taking...I mean, no stress, you know...so I dropped back to a lower milligram...I am sailing right along...thru winter, proud that I have made it and actually think I don't need the higher dose...or should I say right here-- highest dose...but then after about January, I start using make up less and less...I realize by the end of Feb. that I haven't bothered to "shape" my fingernails in months...they look awful...can't tell you the last time I painted them. Nothing interests me, so yes, I find that I am downright depressed. I fight it for several weeks, not mentioning it to anyone, but knowing that deep down, I am gonna have to go back on the higher dosage...I want to sleep alot, don't mind if I do stay in bed, you know, those kind of things...oh, I still went to work, to church, etc. because I knew those were places that I had to go...I know, you would think a nurse would have more sense...well, I don't like to take medication just like the next person! and this is ME we are talking about...I mean, aren't mothers supposed to be perfect...handle everything...be cool in hot situations...no stress...Well, for whatever reason, this is not me and it usually takes me some getting used to the facts about my craziness...
So, I increased my medication and now I feel so much better...yeah, laugh and say, "I told you so"...that's okay... I am just so stubborn, that I have to learn things for myself...I can't take others words for it...I have to have "Proof" that I can't decrease my dosage...and needless to say, I got it...My Doc friend said, "Why you do such things I will never know!!" Well, that is why! I must try all other methods or interventions...I mean, I feel like no one knows me better than myself...right? So, how would anyone else know what dosage I need, except me...

I used a gift certificate from Christmas that I hadn't used to get my nails done, I have re-joined the gym, I am wearing make up again everyday and actually feel good about myself...Tom is even happier...:) Isn't it amazing what a little pill will do for ya!!!! So, I'm better for the time being... and just for keeping record...here are pictures of my nails...I love them...think I will keep them done all the time...

3  things about Me

3 jobs I've had in my life:  Sunday Morning DJ (WRGS), cashier (Food Lion) Substitue Teacher (all grades) Nurse (LPN) 

3 movies I'd watch over and over: Pretty Woman, Sweet Home Alabama,

3 places I've lived:  Kite Rd, Woodland Estates, Chuck Rd

3 shows I watch:  Survivor, CSI, American Idol

3places I've been:   Niagra Falls, St. Louis MO, New Orleans

3 People who Email Me: Ana, Kim, Kristi, Amyla

3 Favorite Foods: Pizza, Chocolate, Turkey & Dressing 

3 places I'd rather be right now: in my warm bed, Disney World, at the beach 

3 Things I am looking FW to: Summer, cause if everything works out, me, Tom and the kids will be off ALOT together!, I usually just like to live Day to Day...cause God holds the future and I have to wait till I get there to see where he wants me to go/be.

 

Me...A Princess??? Sure...always....of course...

Which Disney Princess Are You?
	You are Pocahontas. You defy convention and sometimes do what is considered taboo. Unfortunately, others do not always appreciate your differences, so it's good that you are so strong-willed. You are loyal and you believe in fate. Your true love will find you one day.
Find Your Character @ BrainFall.com

states I have visited

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A little more about me...

1. What time did you get up this morning?   6:26AM

2. Diamonds or pearls?  DIAMONDS
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema?  WILD HOGS  <----I'm dying to ride those hogs!!!!!

4. What is your favorite TV show?  GREY"S ANATOMY

5. What do you usually have for breakfast?  CEREAL,or FRUIT BAR

6. What is your middle name?  RENEE
8. What food do you dislike?  TOMATOES

9. What is your favorite CD at the moment?  BROOKLYN TABERNACLE CHIOR "I'M AMAZED"

10. What kind of car do you drive?  2006 HONDA PILOT

11. Favorite sandwich?  ROAST TURKEY,  RANCH AND SWISS

12. What characteristic do you despise?  SELFISHNESS

13. Favorite item of clothing?  DENIM CAPRIS

14. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go? IRELAND

15. What color is your bathroom?  BURGANDY

16. Favorite brand of clothing?  VAN HUSAEN sp??

17. Where would you retire to? TENNESSEE, HOME SWEET HOME 
18. What was your most recent memorable birthday? WHEN I WAS 16, MOM ARRANGED A SURPRISE BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR ME AND INVITED ALL MY CLOSE FRIENDS!!! MY MOTHER NEVER MADE A BIG DEAL OVER BIRTHDAYS SO THIS WAS A BIG DEAL TO ME.

19. Favorite sport to watch? TENNESSEE VOLS FOOTBALL, OF COURSE!!!

20. Furthest place you are sending this to? ??

23. Favorite saying? YADA YADA YADA

24. When is your birthday? OCTOBER 29, 1973

25. Are you a morning person or a night person? NIGHT!!!!!

26. What is your shoe size?  9

27. Pets?  A CAT AND A ROTTY

28. Any new and exciting news you would like to share with us!  UM...IS THERE ANYTHING IN MY LIFE EXCITING???!

29. What did you want to be when you were little?  A TEACHER

30. How are you today? KINDA MOODY

31. What is your favorite candy?  M&M'S

32. What is your favorite flower?  IRIS 

33. What is your full name?  SHERRY RENEE RICHARDS LAWSON

34. What is the last thing you ate? A CLUB SNDWICH, FF, COTTAGE CHEESE

36. Do you wish on stars?  SOMETIMES...BUT USUALLY I WISH LIKE A PRAYER...
37. If you were a crayon, what color would you be?  GREEN OR PURPLE

38. What is the weather right now?  CLOUDYAND ABOUT 65 DEGREES

39. Last person you spoke to on the phone? DR. BLAINE

41. Favorite soft drink? MT DEW

42. Favorite restaurant?  GREGS PIZZA OR OLIVE GARDEN

43. Hair color? DARK BROWN

44. Sibling(s)? 2 YOUNGER BROTHERS

45. Favorite day of the year?  JULY 4TH

46. What was your favorite toy as a child?  BARBIES

47. Summer or winter? SUMMER

48. Hugs or kisses? HUGS
49. Chocolate or Vanilla?  CHOCOLATE
51. When was the last time you cried? 4 DAYS AGO, WHEN I READ MY FRIENDS BLOG WHO HAS BREAST CANCER.

52. What is under your bed?  MEMOIRS FROM MY CHILDHOOD AND THE KIDS KEEPSAKES IN PIZZA BOXES AND DUST BUNNIES

53. Who is the friend you have had the longest? KIMBO

54. What did you do last night?  WENT TO CHURCH

55. Favorite smell? LILAC

56. What are you afraid of?  HEIGHTS  AND TRAINS

57. Plain, buttered, or salted Popcorn? BUTTERED WITH SALT

58. How many keys on your key ring?  5
59 How many years at your current job? 5 MONTHS

60. Favorite day of the week? FRIDAY
61. How many towns have you lived in?  1

62. Do you make friends easily? HMMM...YEAH, I GUESS

Sherry
http://sherryonthecrazyside.blogspot.com/

 

 

Today's ramblings

Man, it is peaceful here right now... Tom is still at work, kids are in the bed...I love it!!!! Something really weird about me is that as much as I like people and to be around them, I LOVE quite time alone with just me and my thoughts.

I can hear the crickets and frogs outside my window...the ocean waves coming from the kids sound machine...a slight hum of the heat pump...even an occasional dog bark in the distance...
You gotta love it...

Had a wonderful day because I got to interact with the geriatric population today in thier homes...rode along with the doctor...It makes you appreciate nursing very much...you go into thier homes not knowing what to expect when you enter...We go once a month and sometimes they are great and sometimes they are worse. When the doc catches something that probably wouldn't have been caught had you not visited, it makes you realize that you were supposed to have entered thier house today....cause I am sure in the course of someone's prayers they have asked God to protect thier loved ones...and he is using us to answer thier prayers...Wow...what an awesome duty...

I always leave feeling good because you have actually helped them mentally, emotionally and sometimes physically and medically....but I also feel that hole in my stomach again...I want to do so much more...I want to take a warm cloth and wash the morning sleep out of thier eyes....I want to comb thier hair...I want to clean the house...I want to take all the burdens off of them so they don't have anything to worry about...

20+ things I Dont Like

Might as well go ahead and post my list for this also...

1. Mud!
2. Passing gas
3. mornings
4. feet
5. smoke
6. olives
7. dirty fingernails
8. bad breath
9. mosquito bites
10. washing dishes
11. stepping in dog poop!
12. chapped lips
13. dieting
14. changing dirty diapers
15. mucous
16. being sick
17. migraine headaches
18. chipped nail polish
19. flies in the vehicle
20. crumbs in my bed
21. wet dogs
22. nasty bathrooms
23. black coffee

50+ things I Love

This list was actually started on Feb 10, 2003...as I was adding a few things the other night, I kinda got depressed thinking that I couldn't even come up with 100 things in this life that I LOVE, then I remembered how I only wanted to put the most special things on this list...These are not necessarily in order...

1. Morgan's hair after I first wash and dry it
2. Chocolate
3. Ocean/saltwater smell
4. Lukas' giggle
5. Tom's dimple ( I will never let him know I said this....)
6. Being a Mom
7. scrapbooking
8. clean fresh sheets
9. music of almost any kind
10. fresh cut grass
11. crisp fall morning
12. hot chocolate chip cookies
13. snow!!!!
14. a good joke
15. laughing hard
16. flirting....(I did NOT just type this!!!! I am not a flirt, just friendly!!!)
17. journaling
18. a four course meal
19. sunshine
20. flower gardens
21. vacations
22. playing the piano
23. singing in harmony
24. my hair (on good hair daysLOL)
25. afternoon nap
26. baby smell
27. teaching (about anything/whatever)
28. memories of my mamaw
29. quotes
30. taking pictures
31. the beginning of spring
32. Italian food
33. cold drinking water
34. Tom's blue eyes (Don't tell him this either!!!!)
35. Christmas trees
36. being hugged by Morgan
37. Lukas' dimple that matches Tom's
38. making my kids laugh
39. hot buttered biscuits...(how many food items has made it to this list...???
40. Church chior singing
41. hearing the national anthem
42. a mad bull
43. Morgan's blue eyes
44. Nursing
45. Swimming
46. Waterfalls
47. Morgan's sense of humor
48. Tom's muscles.....(don't laugh)
49. Geriatric patients
50. Bible Study
51. a Coca-Cola from a glass bottle
52. floating on the lake at dusk on the boat
53. sleeping while driving...(or should I say riding?? LOL)