Christmas was amazing! It was the first holiday I've had with my family since Christmas 05...I missed Russell though. Dad surprised me at the airport with John, what an amazing feeling to have the 2 most important men in my life there as a surprise...of course, I cried. Dad choked up John was smiling from ear to ear...it was beautiful!!! I embraced them both, and the only thing I could manage to blurt out was..."what are you guys doing here?!" hehe I was beyond words...what can I say. The drive back to Genoa was non-stop chattering...and then once we got to John and Kandy's house, Kandy and Jackson were sitting in the front window watching for us...I waved and smiled from ear to ear....anyone who knows me or even just sees my desk will know that Jackson is my world. I never even comprehended that I could love my nephew so much. Christmas Eve was AMAZING...Dad and I fixed dinner ilke back in the old times, we even made a meat and cheese tray like Grandma always did! Too beautiful, Dad even went to church with me that night. Man it was so nice to be there....There was nothing but open arms waiting for me there. I got a huge hug from Mrs. Merritt who welcomed me home. Pastor Dan, and cherished friends of mine all were awaiting hugs. I sat about 3 rows back from Jeff(we hadn't been face to face in almost 2 years now) I was so scared. We finally made eye contact after communion when I was walking back to my seat. I couldn't help but smile...hes always held my heart and at times I didn't even realize it. Christmas day wasn't as good as Christmas Eve, mom and I fought on and off...I dont agree with some choices she doesn't agree with some of mine, we're so alike that we butt heads, its inevitable. But I got to spend so much time with family and friends that day that it was just wonderful! This was by far the best Christmas EVER! My heart resides at home and Zeke, Champ, and I count the days til we can return home for good.
I've started what will probably be my last term of online-schooling through the Army. I'm taking World Literature and Family Relations...I'm very psyched for Family Relations...it will greatly help toward my degree but also towards what I want to do in life....work for DCFS. One of my first assignments I've seen is that I have to keep a daily journal about a life-change we want to make (the teacher suggested stop smoking, quit swearing, eat better foods.) Mine is going to lean more towards the eating better foods but its going to be a bit more complicated as I want to step up eating better and exercising...all in all I want to step up my weight control. I'd like to shed some pounds and feel better about the way I look...stay tuned for updates on that!
As far as the medical discharge goes, its still chugging, I'm rounding up the last of the paperwork that has to be collected and turned in! Thank goodness...I'm mentally ready to go home, I just pray that it doesn't affect the way that I work. I refuse to get short-termers disease before I even know my out date! I have another appointment towards the discharge this week with occupational therapy...I hear they will test in depth the range of motion that I have and have lost due to this injury. I'll let you know how that goes, the apt. is on the 10th. I've added in some of my favorite pictures from Christmas...hope you enjoy!
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