Well we sent the kids to school and both were home by 10a.m.,now we have a 4 day weekedn to contend with.I sure love having a camera now.
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Spring .., will it ever come???
Well we sent the kids to school and both were home by 10a.m.,now we have a 4 day weekedn to contend with.I sure love having a camera now.
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
from gwen's blog Culinary Blethering
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My First Culinary Meme
Most used gadget: cheese grater
Most used item in the whole kitchen: chef's knife
Last time I cooked for a crowd: thanksgiving dinner
Who had the most influence on my cooking: my grandma
Most used spice:oregano
Favourite ice cream: mint chocolate chip
Coffee... ground or whole beans? don't drink coffee so no perference
Peanut Butter... crunchy or smooth? Crunchy
Pet peeve in someone else's kitchen: clutter
Too many in the freezer:yogourt tubes
Wine... white or red: white in spring.summer,autumn&winter red
Evian water? no way switching to a water cooler soon (aqua)
Favourite fruit: mango
Vegetable I hate: Brussels sprouts
Food mispronunciation that grinds my gears: any
Favourite sandwich: club with no tomatoes
Indispensable condiment: olive oil
Seafood?love it
Salsa... with or without cilantro? without.
Carbs: limited
Please somebody do this meme, since I'm almost obsessively interested in your answers.
Labels: Culinary Blethering
posted by Gwen at 19:43
My First Culinary Meme
Most used gadget: cheese grater
Most used item in the whole kitchen: chef's knife
Last time I cooked for a crowd: thanksgiving dinner
Who had the most influence on my cooking: my grandma
Most used spice:oregano
Favourite ice cream: mint chocolate chip
Coffee... ground or whole beans? don't drink coffee so no perference
Peanut Butter... crunchy or smooth? Crunchy
Pet peeve in someone else's kitchen: clutter
Too many in the freezer:yogourt tubes
Wine... white or red: white in spring.summer,autumn&winter red
Evian water? no way switching to a water cooler soon (aqua)
Favourite fruit: mango
Vegetable I hate: Brussels sprouts
Food mispronunciation that grinds my gears: any
Favourite sandwich: club with no tomatoes
Indispensable condiment: olive oil
Seafood?love it
Salsa... with or without cilantro? without.
Carbs: limited
Please somebody do this meme, since I'm almost obsessively interested in your answers.
Labels: Culinary Blethering
posted by Gwen at 19:43
can you believe it snow..,what is up with that??
Well haven't been doing much but reading books and magazines.Jordan recieved all of his Larcross gear.He will be starting no later than the second week of april.I just want to say thank-you at how wonderful everyone and understanding through all of this bursitis in my hip.which could be a hip surgery.I am scared as i can not have general anesthetic,only local freezing only,due to being a carier of duchenne's muscular dystrophy.Samm is doing great in fact she recieved an a in earth science.Bill finds out on the first if he has the camp job more a matter of when does he starts.he has been keeping his options open he has applied in ucuelet.granpacific hotel in victoria and in port mcneil.the kid and i will stay here till sam is done gr12.any company would be great day or not..,yes i'm going stircrazy love you all.jordan and i had to take pics of the snow
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
love the sunshine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How is everyone doing? We are doing okay..,well just hanging in there really.Just want to thankyou for all the invites,I really wanted to come however i get so tired and sore easy right now.So Jordan went shopping with his worker last night and now has everything ready for Lacross(praying everynight that he doesn't break anything). He starts the first or second week of April. As far as school he has not had one bad day for over 4 months now.!!!!What an improvement.Samm herself is doing awesome,in fact on saturday she wasn't feeling good so we snuggled up on my bed and watched a movie..,what a blessing from God.Bill has been great too.making sure that I stay off my right leg and hip,right now i'm running a fever 102,not sure why but he is enjoying playing motherhen.He has ben applying up and down Vancouver Island right now.The kids and I will stay here until Samm is finished school next year,oh wow my baby girl is graduating next year.So for many of you i want a dragonfly tattoo but not sure which one so any input would be greatly appreciated thank-you love you all blesings
Friday, March 23, 2007
well i thought spring was here.., what happened?
Well not much has happened lately.Still pretty much house bound.., in fact company would be so nice,although I understand everyone is busy.Anyone interested or not sure what I have here is some info:
What is hip bursitis?
Hip bursitis is a common problem that causes pain over the outside of the upper thigh. A bursa is a fluid filled sac that allows smooth motion between two uneven surfaces. For example, in the hip, a bursa rests between the bony prominence over the outside of the hip (the greater trochanter) and the firm tendon that passed over this bone. When the bursal sac becomes inflamed, each time the tendon has to move over the bone, pain results. Because patients with hip bursitis move this tendon with each step, hip bursitis symptoms can be quite painful.
What causes hip bursitis?
Hip bursitis can be associated with different types of patients:
Athletes
Hip bursitis is commonly seen in runners or athletes who participate in running-oriented sports (e.g. soccer, football, etc.).
Injuries
Hip bursitis is sometimes associated with patients who fall onto their upper thigh, causing a so-called traumatic bursitis. The symptoms are similar to a hip pointer.
Post-surgical
Patients who have had surgery, such as hip fracture surgery, or total hip replacement, may complain of pain over the outside of the hip. These symptoms are often due to irritation to the bursa causing hip bursitis.
How is hip bursitis diagnosed?
The diagnosis of hip bursitis is made most reliably on physical examination. The most common symptoms of hip bursitis include:
Tenderness over the bony prominence of the upper/outer thigh
Swelling over the bursa
An x-ray is often obtained to ensure there are no bone spurs or calcifications that could be contributing to the problem. Occasionally, your doctor may obtain an MRI if the diagnosis is unclear or if the problem does not resolve with treatment.
What else can cause symptoms similar to hip bursitis?
As with any medical condition, other problems that can cause similar symptoms should be considered. Hip bursitis is usually a clear diagnosis, and the symptoms can be distinguished from other conditions. However, some cases of hip bursitis can be confused with other medical conditions.
What is the treatment of hip bursitis?
The best treatment for hip bursitis, or any form of bursitis, is aimed at controlling the inflammation caused by this condition. As with any treatment program, always talk with your doctor before initiating any specific treatments. The general treatment of hip bursitis consists of:
Rest
This usually means a period of time not participating in sports or activities that aggravate your symptoms. As a general rule of thumb, any activity that causes hip bursitis pain should be avoided--this only contributes to inflammation of the bursa.
Anti-inflammatory Medications
Anti-inflammatory medications (e.g. Motrin, Aleve, Naprosyn, etc.) will help control the inflammation associated with hip bursitis. These medications are helpful for the pain as well as diminishing inflammation.
Ice the Injury
Icing the area of hip bursitis often helps to alleviate the symptoms of hip bursitisEspecially after exercise, ice can control inflammation, and stimulate blood flow to the injured area.
Aspiration/Drainage of the Bursa
In some patients who have a significant amount of fluid that has collected within the bursa, a needle can be placed into the bursa to remove the fluid. This is rarely needed in cases of hip bursitis, but when it is done it may be combined with a cortisone injection.
Cortisone Injection
A cortisone injection may also be given into the bursa in patients with pain. The cortisone injection is helpful because it can be both diagnostic and therapeutic. In cases where hip bursitis may be one of several diagnoses being considered, cortisone can be given to see if the shot helps to alleviate symptoms.
Once the initial symptoms are controlled, some physical therapy strengthening and stretching exercises may be helpful.
Stretching
Most patients find relief with stretching of the muscles and tendons that are found over the outside of the hip, specifically the iliotibial band. The idea is that a better conditioned muscle and tendon will glide more easily and not cause hip bursitis. Special attention to proper stretching technique is important.
Physical Therapy
Working with a physical therapist is a useful treatment adjunct for patients with hip bursitis. Not only can the therapist help develop a proper stretching and exercise program, but they can use modalities such as ultrasound which may be helpful as well.
Is surgery ever necessary for hip bursitis?
Surgical treatment for hip bursitis is rarely needed, and most patients who are faithful about treatment get better within about six weeks. Patients who do not rest from their activities until the inflammation subsides often have a return of hip bursitis symptoms. Also, patients who return too aggressively (i.e. not a gradual build-up), may also find that their symptoms return.
In those few cases where surgery is needed, this can be done through a small incision, or sometimes it can be performed arthroscopically. Either way, the bursa is simply removed (called a bursectomy), and the patient can resume their activities. The surgery is done as an outpatient, and most often crutches are only used for a few days. Patient's do not need a bursa, and therefore there are few complications from this type of surgery. The most common complications are anesthetic-related complications, and infection.
The kids are doing great.Jordan's asthma is finally under control and he starts lacross soon.Samantha has a viral infection that has to go away by itself.however she is not contagious.Bill finds out on Monday about Camp but he is applying all up and down Vancouver Island,the kids and i will stay here till Samm is done school.
What is hip bursitis?
Hip bursitis is a common problem that causes pain over the outside of the upper thigh. A bursa is a fluid filled sac that allows smooth motion between two uneven surfaces. For example, in the hip, a bursa rests between the bony prominence over the outside of the hip (the greater trochanter) and the firm tendon that passed over this bone. When the bursal sac becomes inflamed, each time the tendon has to move over the bone, pain results. Because patients with hip bursitis move this tendon with each step, hip bursitis symptoms can be quite painful.
What causes hip bursitis?
Hip bursitis can be associated with different types of patients:
Athletes
Hip bursitis is commonly seen in runners or athletes who participate in running-oriented sports (e.g. soccer, football, etc.).
Injuries
Hip bursitis is sometimes associated with patients who fall onto their upper thigh, causing a so-called traumatic bursitis. The symptoms are similar to a hip pointer.
Post-surgical
Patients who have had surgery, such as hip fracture surgery, or total hip replacement, may complain of pain over the outside of the hip. These symptoms are often due to irritation to the bursa causing hip bursitis.
How is hip bursitis diagnosed?
The diagnosis of hip bursitis is made most reliably on physical examination. The most common symptoms of hip bursitis include:
Tenderness over the bony prominence of the upper/outer thigh
Swelling over the bursa
An x-ray is often obtained to ensure there are no bone spurs or calcifications that could be contributing to the problem. Occasionally, your doctor may obtain an MRI if the diagnosis is unclear or if the problem does not resolve with treatment.
What else can cause symptoms similar to hip bursitis?
As with any medical condition, other problems that can cause similar symptoms should be considered. Hip bursitis is usually a clear diagnosis, and the symptoms can be distinguished from other conditions. However, some cases of hip bursitis can be confused with other medical conditions.
What is the treatment of hip bursitis?
The best treatment for hip bursitis, or any form of bursitis, is aimed at controlling the inflammation caused by this condition. As with any treatment program, always talk with your doctor before initiating any specific treatments. The general treatment of hip bursitis consists of:
Rest
This usually means a period of time not participating in sports or activities that aggravate your symptoms. As a general rule of thumb, any activity that causes hip bursitis pain should be avoided--this only contributes to inflammation of the bursa.
Anti-inflammatory Medications
Anti-inflammatory medications (e.g. Motrin, Aleve, Naprosyn, etc.) will help control the inflammation associated with hip bursitis. These medications are helpful for the pain as well as diminishing inflammation.
Ice the Injury
Icing the area of hip bursitis often helps to alleviate the symptoms of hip bursitisEspecially after exercise, ice can control inflammation, and stimulate blood flow to the injured area.
Aspiration/Drainage of the Bursa
In some patients who have a significant amount of fluid that has collected within the bursa, a needle can be placed into the bursa to remove the fluid. This is rarely needed in cases of hip bursitis, but when it is done it may be combined with a cortisone injection.
Cortisone Injection
A cortisone injection may also be given into the bursa in patients with pain. The cortisone injection is helpful because it can be both diagnostic and therapeutic. In cases where hip bursitis may be one of several diagnoses being considered, cortisone can be given to see if the shot helps to alleviate symptoms.
Once the initial symptoms are controlled, some physical therapy strengthening and stretching exercises may be helpful.
Stretching
Most patients find relief with stretching of the muscles and tendons that are found over the outside of the hip, specifically the iliotibial band. The idea is that a better conditioned muscle and tendon will glide more easily and not cause hip bursitis. Special attention to proper stretching technique is important.
Physical Therapy
Working with a physical therapist is a useful treatment adjunct for patients with hip bursitis. Not only can the therapist help develop a proper stretching and exercise program, but they can use modalities such as ultrasound which may be helpful as well.
Is surgery ever necessary for hip bursitis?
Surgical treatment for hip bursitis is rarely needed, and most patients who are faithful about treatment get better within about six weeks. Patients who do not rest from their activities until the inflammation subsides often have a return of hip bursitis symptoms. Also, patients who return too aggressively (i.e. not a gradual build-up), may also find that their symptoms return.
In those few cases where surgery is needed, this can be done through a small incision, or sometimes it can be performed arthroscopically. Either way, the bursa is simply removed (called a bursectomy), and the patient can resume their activities. The surgery is done as an outpatient, and most often crutches are only used for a few days. Patient's do not need a bursa, and therefore there are few complications from this type of surgery. The most common complications are anesthetic-related complications, and infection.
The kids are doing great.Jordan's asthma is finally under control and he starts lacross soon.Samantha has a viral infection that has to go away by itself.however she is not contagious.Bill finds out on Monday about Camp but he is applying all up and down Vancouver Island,the kids and i will stay here till Samm is done school.
Friday, March 16, 2007
Two girls bikes
Hi everyone..,
Just posting to say hi and that we have two almost brand new girls bikes sitting at our house from the old tenants,So if anyone wants or needs a girls bike just let me know via blog or phone or msn.One looks like it would be for a girl about 3to5 and the other one probably Jordan's age or a little bit older.Seeing as how I am still laid up it is very easy to get ahold of me.However i am only on the computer an hour a day dr's orders.See you all on Sunday.blessings
Just posting to say hi and that we have two almost brand new girls bikes sitting at our house from the old tenants,So if anyone wants or needs a girls bike just let me know via blog or phone or msn.One looks like it would be for a girl about 3to5 and the other one probably Jordan's age or a little bit older.Seeing as how I am still laid up it is very easy to get ahold of me.However i am only on the computer an hour a day dr's orders.See you all on Sunday.blessings
Monday, March 12, 2007
Baptismal and Feast..,What an awesome day
Well what can I say other than having the snow yesterday made it all the more special for Bill being Baptized.For when his Mom was sick she told him that when it snows know I am thinking of you.For Bill it was such a wonderful step for him and I am so proud of him and honored to be his wife.Although I paid for it the pain was well worth it.Here are some pics coutesy of Lynne via my camera
Friday, March 09, 2007
just to say hi
Just a short note to say hi and that Jordan and bill are going to be baptized on sunday.I am really getting frustrated and lonely.the walls of my house are closing in on me.In need of company.Jordan took this pic isn't it cute.
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
hi everyone
Just thought i would say well after a brief time without our computer i am back on blogger land.New news i am on bedrest due to my fall when we moved as i have bursitis in my hip and upper thigh.Jordan went into an asthma attack landing us in the emerg,which we didn't even know he had it.Fear not we do have good news my cousin and his wife are expecting their first baby in August.blessings and love from our house to your house.
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