2090: The cure for Eczema

So, earlier on my blog I posted a plea to help cure my eczema, and I finally went to the doctor and received some not so comforting news. He gave me the same steroid ointment he prescribed the last time (which didn't really work) and when I told him this, along with the fact that my hands are actually getting worse, he told me, "There actually isn't a real cure for eczema...Maybe in 2090 we'll have a cure but we sure don't now." So there you have it folks, in 2090 my hands will finally be healed ( Of course by then I'll be 109 yrs old and if still living, I suspect I won't really give a darn what my hands look like anyway).

Funny Girl

Jordan and I were looking at old video's of Thais and found this beauty!

She's so funny!

Girl Scout Cookie Crisis

Here's The Crisis: Why did I make this resolution before my girl scout cookies came??? I am freezing my Samoa's and on Thanksgiving when all of you are eating pie..I'll be enhaling the entire box :O)

Overcoming An Addiction

My dear friend Jenn has been a HUGE example to me (for so many reasons) but lately I've been inspired by her new resolve to stop drinking coffee. As I've watched her try and kick this habit I've recognized how amazingly hard it is to overcome something that is physically and emotionally addictive. Jenn fondly refers to her coffee as "comfort in a cup" and that is why I am so in awe of her because I know this has been a very difficult process. I started evaluating myself and realized that I have never taken on the challenge of overcoming an addiction. I want to know what it's like to give up something that is REALLY hard and I couldn't think of a better thing than dessert. For those who know me best, know that I am a bit passionate when it comes to food, but more than that, I am seriously addicted to sugar. Each day (especially around 8:00pm) I am a girl on a mission to find anything that will satisfy my craving. Yesterday (I am ashamed to admit) it was half a bag of chocolate chips. When I don't get something sweet each day I feel like I am going to go crazy and the few (very few) times I have tried to limit my sugar intake I get moody and slightly depressed. So, i've made a decision..I am going to overcome my addiction to sugar.
HERE IS MY COMMITMENT: I am giving up all desserts for nine months-That is until Thanksgiving, November 27 2008. This includes no cookies, cereal with sugar, cake, candy, chocolate, brownies, ice cream, soda etc. I am not going to refrain from all items containing sugar (for example mint gum or bbq sauce) I am specifically trying to get over my addiction to desserts and foods containing a lot of sugar.
THIS IS NOT A DIET: I want to clarify that this is not to lose weight or a new dieting scheme..this really is my desire to prove to myself that my will is stronger than my physical cravings. As Jordan's mom always said to them growing up, "I am the boss of my body, my body is not the boss of me!" The goal is not to never eat dessert again (I personally don't want to give up something that I consider one of life's great enjoyments) I just want to be a lot more balanced about how much sugar I eat and again, prove to myself that I can overcome an addiction.

Jenn I love you! Thank you for inspiring me to want to be better!

I will post blogs periodically and let you all know how I'm doing.

Utah Trip

Watch This Video If You Need A Good Laugh!!

This was taken in the car on our way to Utah. Thais deperately wanted to play with our camera and I wouldn't let her... so just watch her wrath unfold :O)

Yahoo for modern technology! Thais got a lot happier in the car because she could jam out to Elmo's Song on Mom's IPOD.





Thais loved playing in the snow. Actually I think she was more in love with eating the snow rather than playing in it, but either way it was a blast!

This is Jordan's lovely Cousin, Sarah, and her new husband Craig. Their wedding was just beautiful and they were both radiant with happiness! (How cute are the hot pink shoes!!)
Lookin' good Craig!

President Hinkley's Funeral

The wedding took place the day of President Hinckley's funeral, and Marilynn (Jordan's Mom) and I, were fortunate enough to go. There was an incredibly sweet and profound spirit at his service and the Tabernacle Choir was especially touching to me. You could hear their voices sing all through out Temple Square that day, and it seriously made me think that's what his reception into heaven must have sounded like. It was way cool :O)

Health Care In Canada

I received this video in an e-mail and had to post it on my blog. Regardless of the party you're voting for, I think this is a really good thing to see...

Three things I love about our new prophet....

1. He's such a great story teller! I love that he has a speaking style all his own and I always look forward to his conference talks.

2. I was born on his birthday... (August 21st for those who don't know)

3. He has a REALLY cool last name. Hmmm, sounds vaguely familiar....

Excema...Does it ever go away?

You know that song that goes, "This is the song that never ends...it just keeps going on my friends..blah, blah" That is exactly how I feel about my diseased hands. I've been to the doctor and he prescribed me some steroid cream but it only worked for a while and now my hands are worse. I haven't worn my wedding ring for two years because the ring makes my fingers even worse. Any wonderful suggestions?

P.S. This is not a picture of my hand but this is exactly what my hands look like.