Hi All,
I explained in an earlier post that I was changing the name of the blog. It is now Adventures in falling!
The blog can be found here at:
http://adventuresinfalling.blogspot.com/
Go with God!
Sconesail
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Sunday, February 16, 2014
Dora: not just a medical alert dog
Dora decided to branch out and try her skills at being a fire, or at least a canine smoke detector this week. I loaded the dishwasher Thursday morning. It sounded kind of funny, but I just thought that a glass or spoon was shifting in the washer. I went into the living room to sit down. I didn't think anything of the noise at all.
About five minutes later, Dora started going crazy and running between me and the kitchen, specifically between me and the dishwasher. I got up to see what was going on. I went into the kitchen and Dora stopped in front of the dishwasher. It felt hot and there was a faint smell of smoke. I opened the dishwasher and discovered that a plastic Tupperware lid had fallen down and was interfering with the heating unit. I took it out, let the washer cool down, then started it again. The dishes got clean and Dora got to prove that she is a really good fire dog. I suggested she check in with the fire station down the block, but the position was taken. She also said she loved the variety of skills she is learning around me.
So here is to Dora, the amazing fire and fainting detection dog!
Go with God
sconesail
About five minutes later, Dora started going crazy and running between me and the kitchen, specifically between me and the dishwasher. I got up to see what was going on. I went into the kitchen and Dora stopped in front of the dishwasher. It felt hot and there was a faint smell of smoke. I opened the dishwasher and discovered that a plastic Tupperware lid had fallen down and was interfering with the heating unit. I took it out, let the washer cool down, then started it again. The dishes got clean and Dora got to prove that she is a really good fire dog. I suggested she check in with the fire station down the block, but the position was taken. She also said she loved the variety of skills she is learning around me.
So here is to Dora, the amazing fire and fainting detection dog!
Go with God
sconesail
Name Change
I have decided to change the title of this blog. I did this, not only because I felt it was time for a change, but to more accurately reflect my current situation.
One of my parent's good friends used to say that he "Never travelled; He had adventures." Needless to say that life with fainting, headaches, and a service dog has proven to be quite an adventure.
Even though I didn't choose this disease and have no idea why I have it, I have to live with it. I will not let it define me. And I will fight with all I have. There are many times when I felt there are only two choices in dealing with the fainting- one can either cry or laugh. For the most part, I choose to laugh.
I promise there will be more Dora stories, poetry, and just life in general. Please join me in this new and crazy adventure!
Go with God!
sconesail and Dora
I have decided to change the title of this blog. I did this, not only because I felt it was time for a change, but to more accurately reflect my current situation.
One of my parent's good friends used to say that he "Never travelled; He had adventures." Needless to say that life with fainting, headaches, and a service dog has proven to be quite an adventure.
Even though I didn't choose this disease and have no idea why I have it, I have to live with it. I will not let it define me. And I will fight with all I have. There are many times when I felt there are only two choices in dealing with the fainting- one can either cry or laugh. For the most part, I choose to laugh.
I promise there will be more Dora stories, poetry, and just life in general. Please join me in this new and crazy adventure!
Go with God!
sconesail and Dora
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
New Year, New leaves, and an update!
I know it has been a while since I last posted here, I thought I would update you on life in general.
In November, I had a horrible migraine that led to a four day hospitalization. But it did break.
Since then, I have slowly been getting back on track. I have made a few changes in my life- trying to get out more, looking for some part time work, cleaning. Basically, trying to see if doing things a little bit at a time will help. So far it seems to be working!
One of the worst things about migraine and fainting is the fact that it can hit you at any moment, but you still have to muddle through. But I know that I can and that I will.
Go with God,
sconesail
I know it has been a while since I last posted here, I thought I would update you on life in general.
In November, I had a horrible migraine that led to a four day hospitalization. But it did break.
Since then, I have slowly been getting back on track. I have made a few changes in my life- trying to get out more, looking for some part time work, cleaning. Basically, trying to see if doing things a little bit at a time will help. So far it seems to be working!
One of the worst things about migraine and fainting is the fact that it can hit you at any moment, but you still have to muddle through. But I know that I can and that I will.
Go with God,
sconesail
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