Tuesday, July 01, 2008
New Furniture and a Day at the Dentist
not all in the same day...
So over the weekend we got a wild hair. I know hard to believe! For those who know us we are not big spenders or do we splurge much. (ignore my one time splurge last weekend post! LOL!) but last weekend we had some to time to waste. Uncle Ben was in the hospital having a surgery done, so while we were waiting for him to come out of recovery and get his own room, we wandered over to the room store. Across the street from the hospital. We had talked about getting new furniture for some time. We just haven't been able to do it or found something we've liked. So we even told the sales guy we weren't really in the market 'just looking'. Well somehow, we found this couch. It wasn't just the couch. It was a love seat a couch, two end tables and a coffee table. And Carl decided he need a new recliner. He hasn't had one since we lived in Salt Lake. After spending $1200 we bought 8 pieces of furniture and it was delivered yesterday! It's microfiber so it will VERY easy to keep clean with the dogs. WE LOVE IT!! I just need to get an area rug for the floor. But here's what it looks like.
Then today I had to go to the dentist! I am TERRIFIED of the dentist. I have struggled with my teeth all my life. I had braces for three years in high school. Last time I went to the dentist I cried for three days afterwards and not because I was in pain. He told me I would loose all of my teeth by the time I'm 40! (I'm only 34 now!) Well, I've been looking in to it and after talking to this dentist I am feeling almost a 100% better. Plus I am amazed at how the technology has changed!
Yes, I still need work. I am finding out that my sinuses and my heart condition are playing BIG factors in some of my frustrating troubles. The Dentist was WONDERFUL! He sat and talked to me about options and my conditions for almost an hour! And it was at the end of the day. It was 5:30 by the time we left. We went in at 4! I have to jump through some hoops still. Because of my heart condition I have to have approval and medication before I have any type of procedure done. (another somewhat frustrating condition) but I'd rather be safe. I am trying to weigh my options and my finances and see what's available. When I get my new smile I'll let ya know. I've had lots of encouragment from family, friends, and co-workers. It's been such a struggle. Please take care of your health. That's my advice and has been for a long time. I've done my best to try and keep myself in check and make sure I am doing the right things. It's saved me grief even though a lot of it is frustrating. If that makes any sense. I know there are those out there that struggle with illness and conditions that we don't know why they happen to us. But we deal with them and take care of them. I admire those of you who struggle with so much more. I feel blessed. It can always be worse! Don't let it be worse.
Ok that was a little sappy I apologize. Just lots on my mind and trying to find answers and solutions. I hope everyone has a very safe and Happy 4th of July! Stay out of trouble!
So over the weekend we got a wild hair. I know hard to believe! For those who know us we are not big spenders or do we splurge much. (ignore my one time splurge last weekend post! LOL!) but last weekend we had some to time to waste. Uncle Ben was in the hospital having a surgery done, so while we were waiting for him to come out of recovery and get his own room, we wandered over to the room store. Across the street from the hospital. We had talked about getting new furniture for some time. We just haven't been able to do it or found something we've liked. So we even told the sales guy we weren't really in the market 'just looking'. Well somehow, we found this couch. It wasn't just the couch. It was a love seat a couch, two end tables and a coffee table. And Carl decided he need a new recliner. He hasn't had one since we lived in Salt Lake. After spending $1200 we bought 8 pieces of furniture and it was delivered yesterday! It's microfiber so it will VERY easy to keep clean with the dogs. WE LOVE IT!! I just need to get an area rug for the floor. But here's what it looks like.
Then today I had to go to the dentist! I am TERRIFIED of the dentist. I have struggled with my teeth all my life. I had braces for three years in high school. Last time I went to the dentist I cried for three days afterwards and not because I was in pain. He told me I would loose all of my teeth by the time I'm 40! (I'm only 34 now!) Well, I've been looking in to it and after talking to this dentist I am feeling almost a 100% better. Plus I am amazed at how the technology has changed!
Yes, I still need work. I am finding out that my sinuses and my heart condition are playing BIG factors in some of my frustrating troubles. The Dentist was WONDERFUL! He sat and talked to me about options and my conditions for almost an hour! And it was at the end of the day. It was 5:30 by the time we left. We went in at 4! I have to jump through some hoops still. Because of my heart condition I have to have approval and medication before I have any type of procedure done. (another somewhat frustrating condition) but I'd rather be safe. I am trying to weigh my options and my finances and see what's available. When I get my new smile I'll let ya know. I've had lots of encouragment from family, friends, and co-workers. It's been such a struggle. Please take care of your health. That's my advice and has been for a long time. I've done my best to try and keep myself in check and make sure I am doing the right things. It's saved me grief even though a lot of it is frustrating. If that makes any sense. I know there are those out there that struggle with illness and conditions that we don't know why they happen to us. But we deal with them and take care of them. I admire those of you who struggle with so much more. I feel blessed. It can always be worse! Don't let it be worse.
Ok that was a little sappy I apologize. Just lots on my mind and trying to find answers and solutions. I hope everyone has a very safe and Happy 4th of July! Stay out of trouble!
