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She’s Coming Home – Yay!!

June 29, 2015Uncategorized# atypical facial pain, # kids, # laser therapy, #acute pain, #Beaumont AB, #chronic fatigue, #chronic pain, #clinical depression, #dependency, #edmonton, #facial pain, #lasertherapy, #mairrage, #medication, #meditation for pain relief, #meditech, #MVD surgery, #neuroplasticity, #pain, #pain relief, #pain sensitization, #parenting, #poetry, #Striking Back, #TN, #TN research, #trigeminal neuralgia, #www.tnnme.com, #www.zazzle.com, #yoga for pain reliefJenn

My daughter’s 👸🏼plane ✈️arrives in about an hour⏳. 🌙Tonight🌜🌛yay🌙Her week away 📅is coming to an end👏🏼 (I’ve been missing 😕her and am clapping because she’s coming home🏡!). Tomorrow we will get to hear💬 all of her stories📖. She will show us her photos 📷and momentos🎒🎁. We will hear👂🏼 all of the new memories 💭she and her friends 👭👭have made. I’m quite relieved ☺️that we had a busy week while she was away🚌(if this trip is anything like our oldest daughter’s, there were plenty of bus rides and sleeping in museums…that’s another story!) All of the “to do’s” 📝we had to get done for my oldest daughter’s grad 🎓kept me busy⌚️, which meant that there was not a whole lot of idle time☕️, (trust me, coffee applies here!!). So, I wasn’t stuck sitting around coming up with all of the possible worst case scenarios 😷- lol! (Believe me, I am pretty creative ✏️and can dredge up some pretty bad scenarios 😈) I stayed home🏠 with our little man👦🏼, while my hubby👱🏻 and oldest 👩🏼went to pick her up. I can’t wait⏰ to see 😍her and I’m looking forward to her hugs & kisses ❌😘❌and her over-excited 🎉descriptions about her trip‼️

To help with research and treatment for Trigeminal Neuralgia please go to http://www.tnnme.com (Trigeminal Neuralgia and Me) to sign a petition to have the World Health Organization (WHO) add Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN) to their “Health Topic List”!

Hopefully one day I’ll get it right, or at least have fun, while about it I write!!

You’ll Forever Be My Love

June 28, 2015Uncategorized# atypical facial pain, # kids, # laser therapy, #acute pain, #Beaumont AB, #chronic fatigue, #chronic pain, #clinical depression, #dependency, #edmonton, #facial pain, #lasertherapy, #mairrage, #medication, #meditation for pain relief, #meditech, #MVD surgery, #neuroplasticity, #pain, #pain relief, #pain sensitization, #parenting, #poetry, #Striking Back, #TN, #TN research, #trigeminal neuralgia, #www.tnnme.com, #www.zazzle.com, #yoga for pain reliefJenn

I’m feeling teary right now, after it’s all done,

The pictures of you bring a lump to my throat.

My chest feels tight and it’s hard to breathe,

But my words to you have yet to be wrote.

How can I find the best way to let you know?

What do I say to make you see and understand,

How so very proud I am of all you do?

And how you no longer need me to hold your hand.

You’re beautiful and smart, filled with wit and sass!

You make me smile and “like me best when I’m tired!”

You’re not afraid to be yourself, to speak your own truth,

Your fearlessness is something I’ve always admired!

We laugh together and cry together,

You’re both my baby and best friend!

Wherever you are and whatever you do,

I will be here for you until the end!

Graduating does not only signify the end,

It presents the gift of a new beginning!

Your graduation marks a great achievement,

So move forward proud and grinning!!

Oh my dear dear daughter I love you so,

So much more than you can ever conceive of!

I cherish every moment I’ve had with you,

Good or bad, you’ll forever be my love💘!

JKC

(If the first photo looks weird because of the hand on her shoulder, it is because I cropped her boyfriend out of the photo, as I don’t have permission to post his photo on here!)

Hopefully one day I’ll get it right, or at least have fun, while about it I write!!

Too Sleepy

I’m super-duper tired today! We all are actually. Had a very quiet, nothing kind of day. We certainly needed it. Yesterday was a long day. It felt like one of those kind of events that you take a long time to prepare for and then it feels like you blink and it’s over. That’s what today feels like. The day after and it feels like we did so so much leading up to my daughter’s grad and now it is just done. Weird. I’m just super tired. I’ve had my iPad open all day on the WordPress ap to write something, but I have no energy. I kept glancing at this all day, but hardly wrote anything, as you can clearly see. So now I’m going to head off to bed. Super sorry, but this is all I have for today. I’m on the verge of sleep so I’m going to actually post this and sleep.

Hopefully one day I’ll get it right, or at least have fun, while about it I write!!

🎓🎓I Am So Proud Of My Beautiful Daughter 🎓🎓

June 27, 2015Uncategorized# atypical facial pain, # kids, # laser therapy, #acute pain, #Beaumont AB, #chronic fatigue, #chronic pain, #clinical depression, #dependency, #edmonton, #facial pain, #lasertherapy, #mairrage, #medication, #meditation for pain relief, #meditech, #MVD surgery, #neuroplasticity, #pain, #pain relief, #pain sensitization, #parenting, #poetry, #Striking Back, #TN, #TN research, #trigeminal neuralgia, #www.tnnme.com, #www.zazzle.com, #yoga for pain reliefJenn

Would you look at the time…2:22AM‼️ So so so crazy! My baby had her graduation🎓 reception this evening. So, we (as in myself, my daughter, her best friend & for the makeup part, my son) had a full day getting ready for it🛀🏼.Well, she got the hair done pretty early and fortunately out neighbour is a hair dresser💇🏼. So, she took my daughter to the salon and did an amazing job, her hair was super beautiful! Her best friend had her hair styled after and the result was stunning!!

The girls walked home from the salon, it was about 1:00PM. Once their hair was finished and we had a short lull, during which we had to do some very difficult math…figure out when to leave…This may not sound all that difficult, but apparently once you officially graduate, you simultaneously lose all of your math abilities. However, we need not panic, as almost all of the graduates have smart phones to assist them! Once we finally figured out when we should be leaving, we had to actually get going…⌛️lol. So, we got into the van to head off to Southgate Mall to go to MAC to get their makeup done. The girls got transformed and looked amazing! Not that they aren’t always beautiful, this makeover was for a formal event, so they had much more than day to day makeup. So, all I can say here is ♨️♨️WOW♨️♨️ ‼️ (they were smoking hot!! As one of my best friends loves to say!!) the makeup took much longer than we thought it would. Watching the clock⏰, I just knew that we were running out of time😱💆🏼. Their was a girl who had no appointments, so she did my eye makeup for me. I knew that if I didn’t get something done there, I just wouldn’t have makeup on…🙋🏼pick me…please! My daughter and her friend were the VIP’s, so my makeup wasn’t a priority, just a, hey you’re available, could you please just put a bit of makeup on my eyes??? So, this all took far longer than expected. We were still in the city and had to drive home, 🚘 through rush hour of course! We were leaving Southgate at about 4:30, which is actually when I told my friend we’d be dropping my son off at her house!! And, we had to drive to Beaumont, in order to get their dresses on. Then, we had to go back into the city all of the way to Northlands, for the reception. Yes, we did not arrive at 5:30, which was when they were opening the doors. Nope, we got their at 6:30, just in time for the grads to walk around the room in the graduates processional. She was so so beautiful! Her boyfriend showed up, which is so so good (even though she was still angry with him for not talking to her for A WEEK!!! So, there is so much more that I could write about today. I’ll try to continue the conversation tomorrow. I can hard, and keep my eyes open and I’m seeing two different iPad screens at the same time. I so so need to rest now…

Hopefully one day I’ll get it right, or at least have fun, while about it I write!!

Graduation…

June 26, 2015Uncategorized# atypical facial pain, # kids, # laser therapy, #acute pain, #Beaumont AB, #chronic fatigue, #chronic pain, #clinical depression, #dependency, #edmonton, #facial pain, #lasertherapy, #mairrage, #medication, #meditation for pain relief, #meditech, #MVD surgery, #neuroplasticity, #pain, #pain relief, #pain sensitization, #parenting, #poetry, #Striking Back, #TN, #TN research, #trigeminal neuralgia, #www.tnnme.com, #www.zazzle.com, #yoga for pain reliefJenn

Well, she did it! My baby girl walked across the stage 🎓…wow! Hard to believe, but it’s true. She graduated 🎓…😥. I don’t know if I’m sad or happy. I guess it’s both. So so crazy… I love her so so much & I’m so proud of her. It was a great ceremony, it actually didn’t take too long. They got in all of the requisite speeches, introductions, etc. A bit repetitive, but I understand that they’re necessary. Overall, it was a good ceremony, especially considering there were almost 200 graduates and it easily could’ve dragged on! The main point is that my baby graduated!!🎓 One down two to go (lol)!!!!

Hopefully one day I’ll get it right, or at least have fun, while about it I write!!

Spontaneous Rhyming

June 25, 2015Uncategorized# atypical facial pain, # kids, # laser therapy, #acute pain, #Beaumont AB, #chronic fatigue, #chronic pain, #clinical depression, #dependency, #edmonton, #facial pain, #lasertherapy, #mairrage, #medication, #meditation for pain relief, #meditech, #MVD surgery, #neuroplasticity, #pain, #pain relief, #pain sensitization, #parenting, #poetry, #Striking Back, #TN, #TN research, #trigeminal neuralgia, #www.tnnme.com, #www.zazzle.com, #yoga for pain reliefJenn

Today is the second day with my youngest daughter away. I didn’t really mean to rhyme, it just happens all the time. Things I start to say just end up that way. My words just tumble out, if I whisper or I shout. So my little girl’s away and will be for a few more days. I know she’ll be just fine, filled with memories from this time. At home we’re making memories too, we have so many things to do. My oldest graduates on the the morrow, it fills my heart with joy and sorrow. I’m so very proud of her, she’s all grown up, that’s for sure! Not much sorrow, just a tad, I’m clinging on a little too bad. I love her so and I’m hanging on tight, though I’m sure everything will be alright. She’s beautiful, funny and really smart. A new stage in her life is about to start. I love my girls and my little man too. They give me purpose in all I do. I’m lucky and have so much I’m thankful for. My family just makes my heart soar!

Hopefully one day I’ll get it right, or at least have fun, while about it I write!!

Bon Voyage

June 23, 2015Uncategorized# atypical facial pain, # kids, # laser therapy, #acute pain, #Beaumont AB, #chronic fatigue, #chronic pain, #clinical depression, #dependency, #edmonton, #facial pain, #lasertherapy, #mairrage, #medication, #meditation for pain relief, #meditech, #MVD surgery, #neuroplasticity, #pain, #pain relief, #pain sensitization, #parenting, #poetry, #Striking Back, #TN, #TN research, #trigeminal neuralgia, #www.tnnme.com, #www.zazzle.com, #yoga for pain reliefJenn

Bon voyage! And they’re off!! My little girl got onto a plane early this morning without us… I’m sure that she’s going to have an amazing time. They get to go on numerous tours and see so many things. She was super anxious about flying, as I mentioned last night. The landing of their plane was a bit rough and the pilot had to do a 2nd run at it! It’s one of those Murphy’s law things, that the flight she was on was a bit rough. But, they survived and everything is good. She texted to say goodnight, so that means she also got through the haunted walk that she was worrying about. It’s weird thinking about how far she is from home. I know that she’s safe and having fun, I just want to keep her safe, now and forever. I know that this trip will be an awesome experience for her. I also know that I can’t always be there, looking over her shoulder, making sure everything’s all right. I have to hope that we have given her the tools to make good choices, to be kind, to be honest, etc etc. The only way for her to become all of these things is by letting her get out in the world. Not just on a school trip, but in general. She needs to get her feet wet, make her own mistakes, have good times and hard times, and to figure out how to work through difficult situations without needing to be rescued. As far as I’m concerned, parenting is the most difficult job there is. I make my mistakes and I’m not even close to being perfect, no one is, but I’m hoping that we’ve done enough to get her through this trip without us. We can only guide her and do our best and hope that she can do the same. And that is all we can do.

Hopefully one day I’ll get it right, or at least have fun, while about it I write!!

Tired Time

June 22, 2015Uncategorized# atypical facial pain, # kids, # laser therapy, #acute pain, #Beaumont AB, #chronic fatigue, #chronic pain, #clinical depression, #dependency, #edmonton, #facial pain, #lasertherapy, #mairrage, #medication, #meditation for pain relief, #meditech, #MVD surgery, #neuroplasticity, #pain, #pain relief, #pain sensitization, #parenting, #poetry, #Striking Back, #TN, #TN research, #trigeminal neuralgia, #www.tnnme.com, #www.zazzle.com, #yoga for pain reliefJenn

Actually got moving at a pretty normal time today. I made it to my laser appointment on time! If you know me well you will understand that a small thing, like not being late, is an accomplishment. I’ll take what I can get… On the way home I stopped to buy a small present for my daughter for her graduation. I just felt the need to buy something. We bought her a grad ring and that was technically our graduation gift for her. However, I still felt like we should have something to give to her. I’m actually feeling like I can’t even keep my eyes open right now. I don’t know why, but it just hit me. Bla… I have to get up super early tomorrow to drive my daughter to the airport. Like really really early. I thinks about 5:00AM. So, I really need to get to bed now. Sorry this is so short tonight!

Hopefully one day I’ll get it right, or at least have fun, while about it I write!!

My Girls Are Growing Up🙎🏼

June 21, 2015Uncategorized# atypical facial pain, # kids, # laser therapy, #acute pain, #Beaumont AB, #chronic fatigue, #chronic pain, #clinical depression, #dependency, #edmonton, #facial pain, #lasertherapy, #mairrage, #medication, #meditation for pain relief, #meditech, #MVD surgery, #neuroplasticity, #pain, #pain relief, #pain sensitization, #parenting, #poetry, #Striking Back, #TN, #TN research, #trigeminal neuralgia, #www.tnnme.com, #www.zazzle.com, #yoga for pain reliefJenn

We’re about to begin a big week for both of our girls! My youngest daughter is leaving early Tuesday morning for her school trip to Quebec, Ottawa and Montreal. She’s feeling both excited and nervous. She’s a pretty anxious flyer. The seat order on the plane is being decided by the teachers, but she’s really hoping to sit beside one of her friends. It would make her more comfortable which will help with the anxiety. Also, the very first evening they are going on a guided “haunted” walk. She gets freaked out fairly easily. The Harry Potter books scared her (she couldn’t even finish the first one!) Her friends were sending creepy chain texts saying things like “if you don’t forward this letter to at least 10 people, the ghost of a murdered child will appear in your bedroom at 3:00 in the morning and haunt you and your family for the rest of your days.” She couldn’t sleep she was so scared. My poor hubby slept on the couch for about a week! (I actually ended up contacting many of the parents to ask them to have their kids remove my daughter from the group text list, if their kids were going to be sending any of those types of texts.) Anyway, my point is, she really scares easily and on their very first night away from home, they are going on a haunted walk!! Dumb dumb dumb… All of the tours are mandatory, which I do absolutely understand, but I’ve emailed the teacher to let them know she’s truly very scared, so they don’t get mad at her if she has her headphones on and is listening to music during he tour (as this is what I told her to do.) I’m sure she’ll have a great time. I am so glad that she has the opportunity to go on this trip!

This Thursday evening is our oldest daughter’s graduation ceremony. Then the grad reception is on Friday. I’m not sure I’ve actually wrapped my head or my heart around that yet..the idea that my baby is graduating!! How can this be?? My little girl is finished high school and will turn 18 this summer!! Seriously!! I think I’m in denial. Also, I don’t feel like I’m old enough to have a child graduating from high school. Age is such a strange thing. I don’t feel that “old”, on the inside, if you know what I mean. I realize that it’s been a long time since my high school days, but sometimes it doesn’t actually feel that way. Or maybe I just really am in denial and don’t want to let go. I don’t know, time is so strange…

Hopefully one day I’ll get it right, or at least have fun, while about it I write!!

The Price Of Candor

Collecting thoughts inside his head

He can’t voice the words he’s never said

Scrambled emotions flit and dart

Threatening to blow his brain apart

Controlled and calm on the outside

Pretends all is well to save his pride

The facade remains, driven by his fear

The price of candor is far too dear
JKC

Hopefully one day I’ll get it right, or at least have fun, while about it I write!!

The Spirit Scribe

I challenge myself to write 365 posts in 2016to heal Body, Mind & Spirit. Hopefully one day I’ll get it right, or at least have fun, while about it I write!!

Tag Archives: #meditech

She’s Coming Home – Yay!!

You’ll Forever Be My Love

Too Sleepy

🎓🎓I Am So Proud Of My Beautiful Daughter 🎓🎓

Graduation…

Spontaneous Rhyming

Bon Voyage

Tired Time

My Girls Are Growing Up🙎🏼

The Price Of Candor