Monday, December 15, 2008
What a trip.
Well we finally got to Washington after going through hell and snow and ICE and chains and all. So we dropped that load and were dispatched on a load that was already 1 day late and is now 2 days late. So we were heading to the new load and i wrecked the truck well sorta wrecked I hit black ICE and slid off in the ditch. No damage except to my shorts LOL. Then on to the pickup we waited till morning due to the aforementioned black ice got to the shipper. Drooped our trailer and hooked the new one the brakes on the trailer where locked frozen and it would not move. I gave the truck a llittle gas and that was all it took the drive shaft broke and now we are sitting in a hotel room.. If i don't answer phone you'll know why. My wife who i love dearly is not making this easy as she is upset which is making me upset but i cant get upset cause am sharing my room with my trainee. Hunny it will be OK we have been dealt worse and more nasty stuff than this we will be fine!!! well i guess that's all for now. Love you all and Be Safe!!!!!!!!!!!
Tom is in Oregon
So, here is an update on Tom. He is up in Portland, Oregon parked for awhile. He is suppose to pick up a load (which is late anyways before he even got dispatched on it). He had to go from in Washington right next to the Canadian border and it took them soooo long to go that far. They had to chain up and everything earlier after going into the ditch trying to climb up a hill. It is the scariest feeling in the world to know that you are talking to someone on the phone who you cant live without and he is getting ready to slide off the road and possibly hurt himself or heaven forbid anyone else. I worry about him so much!!! I dont know what I would ever do without him. I guess I worry too much because winter tends to bring up memories about my mom's accident. I get so knumb when I hear him talkin about the weather and roads.
Anyways, he is parked for the night and safe until tomorrow. Everyone relax he is a professional. (I know I know...tell myself that!) Love to everyone and be safe!
Anyways, he is parked for the night and safe until tomorrow. Everyone relax he is a professional. (I know I know...tell myself that!) Love to everyone and be safe!
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Sad passing
Please join me in remembering a great icon of the entertainment community. The Pillsbury Doughboy died yesterday of a yeast infection and trauma complications from repeated pokes in the belly. He was 71.
Doughboy was buried in a lightly greased coffin. Dozens of celebrities turned out to pay their respects, including Mrs. Butterworth, Hungry Jack, the California Raisins, Betty Crocker, the Hostess Twinkies, and Captain Crunch. The grave site was piled high with flours.
Aunt Jemima delivered the eulogy and lovingly described Doughboy as a man who never knew how much he was kneaded. Doughboy rose quickly in show business, but his later life was filled with turnovers. He was not considered a very smart cookie, wasting much of his dough on half-baked schemes. Despite being a little flaky at times, he still was a crusty old man and was considered a positive roll model for millions.
Doughboy is survived by his wife Play Dough, three children: John Dough, Jane Dough and Dosey Dough, plus they had one in the oven. He is also survived by his elderly father, Pop Tart.
The funeral was held at 3:50 for about 20 minutes.
Doughboy was buried in a lightly greased coffin. Dozens of celebrities turned out to pay their respects, including Mrs. Butterworth, Hungry Jack, the California Raisins, Betty Crocker, the Hostess Twinkies, and Captain Crunch. The grave site was piled high with flours.
Aunt Jemima delivered the eulogy and lovingly described Doughboy as a man who never knew how much he was kneaded. Doughboy rose quickly in show business, but his later life was filled with turnovers. He was not considered a very smart cookie, wasting much of his dough on half-baked schemes. Despite being a little flaky at times, he still was a crusty old man and was considered a positive roll model for millions.
Doughboy is survived by his wife Play Dough, three children: John Dough, Jane Dough and Dosey Dough, plus they had one in the oven. He is also survived by his elderly father, Pop Tart.
The funeral was held at 3:50 for about 20 minutes.
I hate winter
So, Tom is up in Washington right now playing in snow and ice. AHHHHHHHhhhhh I hate winter. He has already had to chain up and is running a day behind. So I worry whenever he is out in weather like this. I always fear the worst. :-( I just love him so much and I don't know what I would ever do without him. I miss him so much.
So today we got our sliding glass door replaced with nice new French doors. They are really nice!!! The dogs seem to like them too. So after that, TJ had a work day for scouts and I went over to my friend T's house. We worked on a bunch of stuff. It has been awhile since we've been able to hang out. I missed her. I am feeling better than I was feeling, but not 100%.
Well hope everyone is doing well. I will update more later.
So today we got our sliding glass door replaced with nice new French doors. They are really nice!!! The dogs seem to like them too. So after that, TJ had a work day for scouts and I went over to my friend T's house. We worked on a bunch of stuff. It has been awhile since we've been able to hang out. I missed her. I am feeling better than I was feeling, but not 100%.
Well hope everyone is doing well. I will update more later.
Friday, December 12, 2008
BREAKING NEWS
BREAKING NEWS:
In 2009 the government will start killing all the crazy people.
I started crying when I thought of you.
Run little friend, run!
MENTAL HOSPITAL PHONE MENU
Hello and thank you for calling The State Mental Hospital.
Please select from the following options menu:
If you are obsessive-compulsive, press 1 repeatedly.
If you are co-dependent, please ask someone to press 2 for you.
If you have multiple personalities, press 3, 4, 5 and 6.
If you are paranoid, we know who you are and what you want,
stay on the line so we can trace your call.
If you are delusional, press 7 and
your call will be forwarded to the Mother Ship.
If you are schizophrenic, listen carefully
and a little voice will tell You which number to press.
If you are manic-depressive, HANG UP!
It doesn't matter which number you press,
nothing will make you happy anyway.
If you are dyslexic, press 9-6-9-6.
If you are bipolar, please leave a message after the beep
or before the beep or after the beep.
BUT PLEASE WAIT FOR THE BEEP.
If you have short-term memory loss, press 9.
If you have short-term memory loss, press 9.
If you have short-term memory loss, press 9.
If you have low self-esteem, PLEASE HANG UP.
OUR OPERATORS ARE TOO BUSY TO TALK WITH YOU.
If you are MENOPAUSAL, PUT THE GUN DOWN,
HANG UP, TURN ON THE FAN, LIE DOWN AND CRY.
YOU WON'T BE CRAZY FOREVER.
If you are blonde, don't press any buttons.
You'll just mess it up.
This coming week is NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH CARE week.
You can do your part by remembering to contact at least
one unstable person to show you care.
(Well, my job is done. Your turn!!)
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Blah Blah Blah Sick
So today was pretty uneventful at the house. I have been fighting a cold all week but today I woke up feeling so terrible. I woke up and talked to Tom and immediately he could tell I didn't feel good. My chest was so congested, my throat is swollen and my nose was severely stuffed. I couldn't breathe and felt so badly. I slept most the day and Deb took care of TJ for me. I am eternally grateful for that. I'm feeling somewhat better tonight however not totally better by far. If I'm not better by Monday I will be calling the doctor.
Tom is on his way to Florida. He is going to be early, but he's still gotta go. I miss him so much especially when I'm not feeling good. His trainee is still new and luckily this load has plenty of time on it because he only drove 200 miles and was tired and had to pull over. Tom is trying to drill the importance of sleeping every chance he gets. He'll get it soon enough....hopefully!!!!
However the main reason I am writing tonight is because I feel bad about something that happened today. I have a friend who is my best friend in the whole world. I hurt her today and not meaning to. She has had a lot going on and we were suppose to get together today, however because I was sick I canceled on her. I upset her very badly and hurt her feelings. I realized that I have not given her much time lately because of everything that's been going on in my life. I owe her an apology.
"T"....IM SOOOO SORRY I HAVE NEGLECTED YOU IN THE TIME THAT YOU NEEDED ME. I AM SO SORRY YOU FELT THAT WAY BECAUSE OF EVERYTHING GOING ON. I WISH I COULD HAVE COME TODAY. I WAS LOOKING SOOOOOOO FORWARD TO IT. I PROMISE I WILL MAKE IT UP TO YOU SOMEHOW SOMEDAY!!! YOU ARE MY FAMILY, FRIEND, SISTER, AND CONFIDANT. YOU ALWAYS HAVE A PLACE IN MY HEART THAT NO MATTER WHAT WILL NEVER GO AWAY!! I HOPE YOU CAN ACCEPT MY APOLOGY!
I LOVE YOU LADY!!!!
Tom is on his way to Florida. He is going to be early, but he's still gotta go. I miss him so much especially when I'm not feeling good. His trainee is still new and luckily this load has plenty of time on it because he only drove 200 miles and was tired and had to pull over. Tom is trying to drill the importance of sleeping every chance he gets. He'll get it soon enough....hopefully!!!!
However the main reason I am writing tonight is because I feel bad about something that happened today. I have a friend who is my best friend in the whole world. I hurt her today and not meaning to. She has had a lot going on and we were suppose to get together today, however because I was sick I canceled on her. I upset her very badly and hurt her feelings. I realized that I have not given her much time lately because of everything that's been going on in my life. I owe her an apology.
"T"....IM SOOOO SORRY I HAVE NEGLECTED YOU IN THE TIME THAT YOU NEEDED ME. I AM SO SORRY YOU FELT THAT WAY BECAUSE OF EVERYTHING GOING ON. I WISH I COULD HAVE COME TODAY. I WAS LOOKING SOOOOOOO FORWARD TO IT. I PROMISE I WILL MAKE IT UP TO YOU SOMEHOW SOMEDAY!!! YOU ARE MY FAMILY, FRIEND, SISTER, AND CONFIDANT. YOU ALWAYS HAVE A PLACE IN MY HEART THAT NO MATTER WHAT WILL NEVER GO AWAY!! I HOPE YOU CAN ACCEPT MY APOLOGY!
I LOVE YOU LADY!!!!
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Life in the Woodruff household
So its been awhile since I've blogged so I figured I should at least give somewhat of an update. Alot has been going on around here. We recently hosted Thanksgiving which was great. We were blessed to have been surrounded by lots of family and friends (totaling 14 of us). We had plenty of food and things even though they may have been a little hectic, went pretty well. On Friday we had a busy day getting ready for Saturday which was another busy day. Toms dad was getting married to a wonderful lady on Saturday after thanksgiving and it happened to be taking place (yes again) at our house. Our house got lots of use in that week before getting ready. There were dogs running around, people running around and me stressing to make sure things were going to go over good. Luckily everything did go well and Saturday was a great day. Dad and Deb were married and again we had lots of people over again. There was lots of stress but all went great!!!
So lets see, Tom is back on the road. After his student failed twice on the road test, he finally passed and got his CDL. Now Tom has taken him out on the road as a trainee. He made a BIG booboo this morning because when he stopped driving, he didnt wake Tom up to keep going. Because they are team, they need to be going all the time. Luckily Tom woke up and got there ok, however it could have been VERY bad for Tom. They are in Texas picking up a load going to Florida to deliver on Monday. They will be there way before that, so they are going to try to drop it at the drop yard in Florida.
TJ is doing well. He is on this rollercoaster of emotion lately. Somedays are really really good and then in the drop of a hat he is grouchy or starts back talking to me. I think he is thinking about family in New York and because of the trouble he's been causing with school and homework and stuff, he has lost the privelage of going up to New York for christmas. Some say thats mean or a terrible thing to do, but in a way its a good thing because we dont have to deal with the problems we would when he comes back. He starts basketball practice next week and games will start in January. He is also doing well with Cub Scouts and working towards getting more badges and crossing over into Boy Scouts.
I am doing ok. As many who know me know change of the seasons get difficult for me emotionally. I miss my family more and especially my mom and dad. I tend to hybernate more but Im doing VERY well compared to how it use to be. Lots of news on my pain situation though. I finally found out what is wrong with my leg and the nerve damage that I have. I went to see a Neurologist and had some tests done that show that the nerves in my right leg below my knee are barely working. He was very disappointed because he knew how badly I wanted to know what we could do. After giving me some options I wasnt happy with, he recommended I talk to an orthopedic surgeon. I went to go see the surgeon and after a 10 minute exam (which blew his mind how badly my leg truly is) he was able to tell me that he knew what the problem is with my leg. When I fell 5 years ago, my leg twisted to where my toes were facing the ground while I was laying on my back. Basically when I fell, I twisted my knee around and stretched out and tore the ligaments and tendons in my knee. When my knee twisted it also damaged the nerve that goes down into my leg. He was very sweet and compassionate in answering my many questions and I left him with one question. What can we do to help increase the QUALITY of my life. At the rate im going with the pain and all the complications I have incurred because of this injury I will be screwed by the time Im even 40. We left my appointment with him promising to research what good options I have. I worried because he didnt call for about a week and when he did call, he had a good option for me. Because of the extent of damage in my knee as well as the problems with my leg, he wanted to do a Knee Reconstruction where he would take and cut and reconnect my ligaments, tendons and then scrape all the scar tissue on the nerve and see if there is the possibility for the nerve to start working again. There is a VERY SLIM chance I will have the nerve working again, however im going to need my knee redone down the road anyways, so why not.
So now I am scheduled to have surgery on December 29, 2008. We chose to have it done then because Tom will be home for the holidays and I already have Deb staying with me until christmas and she is willing to stay as long as I need until I am recovered. I am very very nervous, but I need to do something and this seems to be my best option. I will keep everyone updated and let you know how im doing. Im sure I'll be able to blog when Im laying in bed recovering. I am sooo greatful for Deb's willingness to stay with me and help me when I need it. I hate asking and depending on peoples help, but hopefully this will help me get better at asking for it when I need it. Oh yeah, when I was talking to TJ about my surgery he said "Mom dont worry. I dont mind taking off 6 weeks of school to help take care of you!" LOL Gotta love the effort.
So that is enough for now. It is now 12:45 in the morning and Im really tired. i will make sure to update again soon. Take care and hope you all are well.
So lets see, Tom is back on the road. After his student failed twice on the road test, he finally passed and got his CDL. Now Tom has taken him out on the road as a trainee. He made a BIG booboo this morning because when he stopped driving, he didnt wake Tom up to keep going. Because they are team, they need to be going all the time. Luckily Tom woke up and got there ok, however it could have been VERY bad for Tom. They are in Texas picking up a load going to Florida to deliver on Monday. They will be there way before that, so they are going to try to drop it at the drop yard in Florida.
TJ is doing well. He is on this rollercoaster of emotion lately. Somedays are really really good and then in the drop of a hat he is grouchy or starts back talking to me. I think he is thinking about family in New York and because of the trouble he's been causing with school and homework and stuff, he has lost the privelage of going up to New York for christmas. Some say thats mean or a terrible thing to do, but in a way its a good thing because we dont have to deal with the problems we would when he comes back. He starts basketball practice next week and games will start in January. He is also doing well with Cub Scouts and working towards getting more badges and crossing over into Boy Scouts.
I am doing ok. As many who know me know change of the seasons get difficult for me emotionally. I miss my family more and especially my mom and dad. I tend to hybernate more but Im doing VERY well compared to how it use to be. Lots of news on my pain situation though. I finally found out what is wrong with my leg and the nerve damage that I have. I went to see a Neurologist and had some tests done that show that the nerves in my right leg below my knee are barely working. He was very disappointed because he knew how badly I wanted to know what we could do. After giving me some options I wasnt happy with, he recommended I talk to an orthopedic surgeon. I went to go see the surgeon and after a 10 minute exam (which blew his mind how badly my leg truly is) he was able to tell me that he knew what the problem is with my leg. When I fell 5 years ago, my leg twisted to where my toes were facing the ground while I was laying on my back. Basically when I fell, I twisted my knee around and stretched out and tore the ligaments and tendons in my knee. When my knee twisted it also damaged the nerve that goes down into my leg. He was very sweet and compassionate in answering my many questions and I left him with one question. What can we do to help increase the QUALITY of my life. At the rate im going with the pain and all the complications I have incurred because of this injury I will be screwed by the time Im even 40. We left my appointment with him promising to research what good options I have. I worried because he didnt call for about a week and when he did call, he had a good option for me. Because of the extent of damage in my knee as well as the problems with my leg, he wanted to do a Knee Reconstruction where he would take and cut and reconnect my ligaments, tendons and then scrape all the scar tissue on the nerve and see if there is the possibility for the nerve to start working again. There is a VERY SLIM chance I will have the nerve working again, however im going to need my knee redone down the road anyways, so why not.
So now I am scheduled to have surgery on December 29, 2008. We chose to have it done then because Tom will be home for the holidays and I already have Deb staying with me until christmas and she is willing to stay as long as I need until I am recovered. I am very very nervous, but I need to do something and this seems to be my best option. I will keep everyone updated and let you know how im doing. Im sure I'll be able to blog when Im laying in bed recovering. I am sooo greatful for Deb's willingness to stay with me and help me when I need it. I hate asking and depending on peoples help, but hopefully this will help me get better at asking for it when I need it. Oh yeah, when I was talking to TJ about my surgery he said "Mom dont worry. I dont mind taking off 6 weeks of school to help take care of you!" LOL Gotta love the effort.
So that is enough for now. It is now 12:45 in the morning and Im really tired. i will make sure to update again soon. Take care and hope you all are well.
Christmas Decorations Going Up
So since my husband who I absolutely love is not at home while we are putting up christmas decorations, I figured I would post little things that I do as I do them. More to come later I promise!!
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