Spent Thursday night in the ER for a migraine that wouldn't stop. I normally don't have much good to say about our small town ER, but this time they went above and beyond for me. I didn't go home pain free, but almost and that was good enough for me. I have had migraines for 30 years and it doesn't get any easier, especially with my Chiari complications. I go see my Neurologist next week and hopefully find some new ways to prevent and treat the migraines. After that. I need to decide if  I want to have another brain surgery. Or need to I guess. My husband is scared to death about this decision. I don't blame him. My faith in the Lord will see us through this difficult time.

So, today isn't the greatest. I have a migraine and Mike has a broken and infected toe. Such is life! He dropped a tackle box on his toe a couple of weeks ago. We thought his nail would fall off, but yesterday he cut wood all day and could hardly stand the pain.

Home from Rhinelander at last. Went to Fort Wilderness for a Valentine dinner and show with my sister and her husband. The entertainment was a comedienne from the Twin Cities. I laughed so hard, I cried. The time went to fast and my nieces were not happy we didn't stay longer. Hopefully we will all get together in March for a family birthday celebration. The dogs and cats missed us terribly, even though Kenna was here. Mike works tonight, so they can all cuddle with mommy on the bed! When we got home, Mike had to put a new battery in Kenna's car. He even went to town with her so she bought the right one. I love it when he spends time with her. She needs a father figure in her life and I am glad Mike is there for her. Also tonight, my brother Brian and his fiancee are celebrating at an engagement party in Rice Lake. Wish we could be there with them!

Another cold day here. But I did brave the cold and headed into town today. Needed some Valentine goodies for my little nieces, Emma & Sarah. We are going to Rhinelander to attend a Valentine dinner and show with my sister and her husband. We went last year and had such a good time. My daughter, Kenna,  is coming to stay with the animals overnight. Moose misses her and looks forward (I think) to terrorizing her when she visits!

Today was way to cold out to do much. Went and picked up Michael's car from the shop. He found a truck to buy and sold his car this afternoon. It will be nice to have a truck again, so I can have my car back! Kitty is feeling better, he has an infection in his sinuses. I started giving him penicillin yesterday. I hope he gets better soon. The other cats keep checking on him. I feel like I have a sick child! On the down side, my headache is bad again today. Waiting on the results from my LP from my neurosurgeon. Hopefully he has good news.

This is Kitty. He only drinks from the faucet, compliments of my son Wes!

The above pictures are of the creek running through our land. We enjoy fresh fish all summer long.

Beginnings

This is all brand new to me. I've wanted to journal for some time now, but just can't seem to do it. Blogging may be just what will help me along. I've got my two house dogs and youngest cat next to me for inspiration. (They think they are helping me). Moose, our 7 month old orange tabby, usually sits on the desk and touches me with his paw to remind me he is more important than what I'm doing on the computer. Now, he is sprawled out on the treadmill, watching Hazel, our chocolate Lab, chew on her bone. Shadow, our Siberian Husky, is out cold next to them. Ahh, the life of a dog and cat. They were home alone most of the day as Michael and I took his mom to Eau Claire for a doctors appointment. After the dogs went out for a minute when we came home, I think they appreciated the warmth they had all day. My cat, Millie, just jumped up to check out what is going on, all 27lbs of her. She is a long hair lilac point Siamese mix. Now to figure out how to put photos on here.