straight up now tell me?

I'm not sure how many of you remember that cultural reference from Paula Abdul, but it was one of my favorite tapes during my formative musical years. "Straight up now tell me, are you really gonna love me forever... oh, oh, oh? Or am I caught in a hit and run?" Marcus and I were driving in the car yesterday when this song came on the radio--on our new favorite radio station, movin' 92.5-- and we were discussing that we should've thrown something like this into our wedding vows just to "mix it up" a little bit. shoot. S-if you're reading this, it's not too late for you and code name=beautiful. :) Oh yah, just for the record, Marcus and I did decide at that moment in the car, that we were "really gonna love each other forever" and in fact, we were NOT "caught in a hit and run" PHEW.

Okay, now onto my medical issues. I am still basically the same. I continue to vomit. Often. Sometimes I keep crackers down. Sometimes I don't. Sometimes I keep baby food down. Sometimes I don't. I have been eating regular people food when it looks good or sounds good. Occassionally it will stay down... or a portion of it will stay down. Mostly it won't. I am still doing well with water, propel, G2, and sometimes juice. Juice does not always work, however... I keep trying though, because I can get a whole serving of fruits and veggies in one 8 oz glass with the new V8 Fusion and it tastes good. I recommed the Pomegranate Blueberry for all of you who are bad at eating fruits and veggies. :)

We were at the doctor yesterday for Marcus because he played in a softball tournament with the Renton Fire Dept. team and strained his hamstring badly over memorial day weekend. Normally, that wouldn't be a big deal. However, when your job description includes running into burning buildings to save large people, your hamstring is pretty important. So, we went to the doc to see if there was anything that we could do to speed up the healing process. He said don't go to work for at least 3 shifts. Then we have vacation from June 2-18. Nice...

While we were at the doc, I asked him a couple of quick questions, which resulted in some lab work-ups, and some antibiotics because in addition to all of my other issues, I have managed to get a bladder infection too. I know, I'm awesome. :)

My little sister came to visit this weekend, and it was a lot of fun. We cruised around all over Seattle, we checked out the Folk Life festival, we were there when the people got shot, but we didn't get shot, don't worry. We played and laughed, and had lots of fun. She is silly and I love her. My brother is cool too. I love him also. He just didn't come.

I've been pretty discouraged this week, and pretty angry at God. I've been sick for almost a whole school year. That's a long time... I just popped open my bible this morning, and seriously it fell open to this page.

Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again--rejoice! Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember the Lord is coming soon. Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. -Philippians 4:6-7

And so I will keep trusting and keep praying that God's got this all under control... that He will give me just what I need, and I will thank Him for all that He has done. I can't wait to experience His peace over and over again.

Blessings to you all this day.
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