hey Joelle ... I had to do the big B in 2002 when I had to have surgery to remove 17 lbs of tumors (without insurance) .. and that's what my lawyer suggested to do it .. (and that was BEFORE I knew about the MS - didn't find out about MS until April 2007) ...

5th week of classes ... still hanging in there with As ... whew!! only 2 more weeks, a research paper and finals to go!! then off until November - because the Dept of Education changed their disbursement rules for the colleges - I don't have funds available until October (and the next session starts in September) ... can't do it ... so I have to wait for the following session ..

it's okay tho - going to get caught up on projects and get some road trips in before the winter sets in ...

having my jo with Jenn ...

HAVE a great day ever-body!!

Hey all, we almost didn't survive those storms last night! There was a tornado warning for northern Dekalb and we are on the tip of southern Dekalb. The winds were so strong that at one point Jim and I were kind of freaked together. I even layed myself on top of him in the bed for fear the windows were going to blow! We were holding on to each other with him shielding me and me him. I teased Jim that it didn't even occur to me until later that I was willing to risk my life for him! That's true love, I didn't even flinch covering him. It started out as a teasing thing until that wind got out of hand!

We looked outside at one point and the big huge tree in the neighbors yard next door was bent over and tapping my shed in the backyard. We knew then we needed to move fast. I grabbed Jim and got him up in his chair and we're prepared to get in the bathroom since the basement would have taken too long. Not to mention there is a huge three pane window going down those stairs!

Things started to calm down and then the power went out. It was out until 1am and we are so thankful it wasn't longer. We fell asleep with the doors open which is kind of weird for us since we're from the city. lol There was talk of a hotel by morning. Our patio furniture was visiting the neighbors and my swing on the back porch decided it wanted to be on the other side.

I hope everyone in this area is OK and safe. Wiz lives near me so I am hoping she came out of it Ok. Not sure if DM got hit with it but it came from her side. Hope they check in soon. Deb is from the east and I know they were getting slammed and Elmhurst had a tornado warning. So many to think of. Last night we heard on our transistor radio that over 300,000+ were out of power and it could be days before it's all back on.

YIKES! Sandy, how scary! Glad you are OK and hope that all others are OK as well.

Vonn - Good job!!!! With all you have going on you are still pulling of A's. That is a major accomplishment and you should be proud of yourself.

Fin - Good luck today! You will have to fill us in with the details when you get back. I am so excited for you.

Oh crap!!! I have to finishing updating later. DD16 woke up and her vertigo is back. Just got her settled in with medicine and breakfast but I need to make some phone calls. I'll update later.

Hope you all have a good day!

WOW, Sandy! I'm so glad you guys are ok . It sounds like a hurricane decided to hit Illinois . I know that terrifying feeling all too well.

Sandy, Glad you and Jim are ok.

Vonn, Congrats on holding onto those A's!

Jenn, I am sure the storm you got was from us. It seemed to intensify as it went along. They were showing Indiana and it is a mess. I swear as long as I live I will never live in Indiana. They get the snow and tornadoes all the time. Yuck.

whoa !!

San, glad you're both ok, and hope you can round up your straying furniture soon.

Update: Please say some quick prayers for DD16. We are off to the ER (my parents are on their way to help me lift and carry her to the car). Wish us luck.

Will update when I get back.

oh, Trish, praying now !!



let us know ASAP what's up, you *know* how we worry!

you got it tricia.