My Secret Sisters ROCK!!!

Last year in Anaheim, I was so blessed to have 2 wonderful secret sisters. To say I was spoiled would be an understatement.

This year my 2 secret sisters are just as wonderful and I love all the great things they are sending me.

So to my CKU SS and my Ali SS, thank you so much for making my world brighter, I can't wait to meet you both

The picture to the right is the goodies that I just received from my Ali SS, it was full of all kinds of fun.


This great bottle went through the mail just as you see it. I bet the mail man thought it waas really cool, cause I sure do. I have done these before, they are alot of fun. Thank you CKUSS for a wonderful treat.

Here are 2 more treats from my CKUSS. I already put together my book as you can see.

Thanks Secret Sisters you both are the best

Faye

Father's Day Zutter Creations

This was a class in June to add pictures and give to Dad. Can be displayed on a shelf or a table. Both sides are decorated.

This is the June Zutter Club project in honor of Dad

There is a light at the end of the tunnel

Well I told you all that I was not going to take this pain any longer. I just don't have the time to let it beat me down. I don't want to have to depend on Vicodin and I just want my life back. I called the doctor who gave me an epidural steriod shot in January on my right side. That thing was magic. I still have mild pain on my right side but physical therapy was doing lots for that. After he did the shot, he did the nerve test a month later to confirm that I had Lupus induced Neuropathy. Well that started the left leg hurting and it has progressively gone down hill. The Dr . told me that if I needed more shots to call and he would take care of me. So I called and they had just had a cancellation for this Monday and I got it. So they will give me happy drugs to make me go to la la land and do the shot. I am counting the hours. Because of the anesthesia I can't make any life decisions on Monday, so one call an ask me to sign over rights to my scrapbook toys, cause you might mess me up LOL
There is a light at the end of the tunnel and I am so happy
Thank you all for your kind words and prayers, you are all the best. I am so lucky to have such great friends
Love to you all
Faye

OHHHHHHHHH I hurt so bad

Well living with Lupus has taken quite an ugly turn the past week. The inflammation in my leg is just about to drive me nuts. I am trying so hard to be positive and keep going but the pain is just getting to be too much. Unlike my right leg that likes to be achy in the morning, my left leg goes on a full throttle attack in the evening and doesn't let up, even with vicodin :(
So getting to sleep is not an easy task. I am just whining but hey it is my blog and I can whine. Going to take charge of this tomorrow and make the doctors fix this. Enough is a enough. I have many great things happening within the month and leg pain is not in the agenda.
Watch my blog, many great things will appear very soon. I promise no more whining :)
Hugs
Faye

July 1, 2008

This was a day that could have been full of hard times and unhappiness, but it actually turned out OK.
I finally had the MRI on my ankle, foot and leg. The problem with the MRI though was that the pain in my leg was aggravated when I lay down and guess what, they can't do MRI's sitting up LOL
They were able to get a reading and I DO NOT HAVE THAT NASTY BONE DISEASE. Yeah God!!!!
I do however have quite a bit of inflammation and tendonitis along with the neuropathy - yikes
So I am to stay off my feet and rest. Oh darn guess I have to work on my CKU Swaps LOL
I have pictures to post for the cookbook and other great things
Check in later.

Oh I did not get a shot at Scrapbooker of the Year. I can't believe that I did this but hey it was fun and I definitely had it in me.
Going to enter another one this month so wish me luck.

More later
Faye

Avascular Necrosis - Are you kidding me?

Seriously there are days that I wonder..........OK God I put my life in your hands and trust you explicitly but what is this? Lupus wasn't enough. Neuropathy brought on by the Lupus and one of the medications didn't complete the package. But Avascular Necrosis may be the next one to come along which again is brought on by the Lupus and long use of steriods. As John McEnroe would say "ARE YOU KIDDING ME?"
Oh how I wish I could just rewind this tape and go back to better pain free days. But alas, I can't. This newest ailment is affecting the other leg and can cause my bones to die. So surgery may loom around the corner, but no one is cutting into me before CKU. Need to wait for an MRI to truly diagnose it but my Rheumatologist is never one to blame anything on the Lupus and when she said today, what you are describing is Avascular Necrosis and it is brought on by the Lupus - huh?
OH well, God will see me through and He will be there to hold onto but I really am tired and am really sad that I have to go through more pain and more drugs. I will just continue on and put a smile on my face and make the best of each day. No matter how hard I have it, there is someone else who is dealing with much worse. I will remember to be greatful and know that I am loved.

Zutter Club Projects for June / July

This is the Zutter project for July
The shovel is a separate album that actually slips into the pail

This is the Zutter Project for June. Create it in time to put all your July 4th pictures in.

Disney Tab Album

Here it is! Another Bind It All Book and a Cricut creation. Thanks for those who took my class and thanks for stopping by to take a look.
Have a Happy week
Faye

Scrapbooker of the Year

19 layouts and one project later, my portfolio of 20 items was sent to Creating Keepsakes on May 28th. My friend Debbie told me about it and encouraged me to go for it. Then Dave and many other friends encouraged me to go for it So with the due date being my 46th birthday and the reveal date being Dave's 48th birthday, it may appear this contest was for me. The reveal date is in Provo during CKU so who knows. I really enjoyed the process and have great layouts to show for it.
Anyhow, keep your fingers crossed and say lots of prayers. After having to give up my job when I got sick, this has been something that meant the world to me and I am proud of what I did.
I guess the biggest blessing is, that I saw how much faith my friends had in me and for that alone I am a winner
Faye

It's A Happy Birthday Week for Me

My Birthday week began with a great crop on Saturday the 24th. I was able to invite 15 of my friends to Treasured Memories and More for a FREE crop - Thank you Debbie and Sharon - you both are the best. We got to crop from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. - wahoo. I had a great time with Tara, Joni, Kelly, Anisa, Treion, Colleen, Julie, Saren, Laura, Lupe, Becky, Paula, Debbie, Sharon, and Shelly
This is Tara - my newest buddy. We are going to CKU together and getting really involved. Going to be a blast
Look at all the fun things I got at my Princess party
Yeah, this is Sharon. She had to work the store but also had time to play too. Missed getting a picture with Debby :(. Will get one someday, I am sure.
Julie is so sweet and becoming a great friend.
Yeah Colleen came too, I just love her to pieces.
OK Kelly who has been on the receiving end of the earthquakes in the area, came along with pictures of the damage. It was really bad for her . Anyhow, she got to play and we had a great time. She blessed me with the Tigger ears that I wore all day long. I loved them. Kelly is a great friend and I am glad she is in my life.
Blowing out the Candle - they had mercy on me LOL
Treion brought the cake. She slaved over it for hours. It was yummy cake.

PAULA - YOU ROCK!!! What a great friend
Laura is my Summit Scrapper buddy. She is a good friend and I am glad God brought her into my life.
OH my friend Treion is such a blessing. We deal with many health issues and we are there to support each other. She is a light in my life and I love her to pieces. God had a plan when He made our paths cross. My life is so much richer with her in my life. Love ya Treion
Hey here is Anisa, my new BFF. I just think she is so awesome and fun. Looking forward to getting to know her more. She is truly a delight.
Yeah Saren, you make my world brighter. I love your spirit and enthusiasm

My world is so much better because of my friends. They make my life richer by being here.

Saturday's crop with my buddies made whole week. My hubby took me to dinner at Johnny Carinos. It was very good.

Been a great week and I am excited that I made it another year

Yeah I turned 46 this week and it is a great thing