Howdy there everyone! Okay, this is my first official post of 2008! Since it's a new year, we need to start off with a new beginning, right? Well, that plan pretty much backfired right in my face. I was supposed to get out yesterday, but, as always, there is always some reason for me to need to stay. This time it's the Crohn's. Off the subject a little, but speaking of Crohn's, I don't know where this rumor got started, but I still have the Crohn's. Some little birdie has been feeding false information to a few people. Crohn's isn't like a cold, people. There is no "take some NyQuil, you'll be better in no time". It is a disease, and once you get it, it won't just go away. Remission is always a possibility, but you will always be doing treatments for it, and in my case, battling it constantly. Another thing that these birdies are a tad confused about is everything regarding the transplant. WE DON'T KNOW ANYTHING!!!! We won't know anything until at least the 2nd week of January, so don't ask us any more!! We don't know, and don't y'all think I'd tell you A.S.A.P. if there were changes?? Of COURSE I would!!! Okay, well enough ragging on my anonymous misinformant. With the record set straight, I can sign off knowing that whoever chooses to read this will be on the right thought path. Oh, and life sucks right now, since I am now NPO AGAIN!!!! That is a result of the cramps I've been getting the past few days. Just keep praying that things will subside smoothly, and that I will be let out of this prison. I may get in trouble for saying this, but we were going to come down to Nevada and visit before the transplant, since I wouldn't be up to it for a long while afterwards. As some of you may know, my grandma Nonie (Dad's mom) and her hubbie Ralph are watching Gracie for us. She flew down with Nonie when her, Mom, Dad, and I first flew down here in early November. We were gonna drive out to Smith Valley, but Nonie is super super sick, and I obviously can't be around super super sick people, especially now. So therefore, if she doesn't miraculously heal within the next few days, we may not be able to come down. That really really really really REALLY bums me out! I miss Gracie sooooo much! The other day, Christmas I believe, I was on the phone with them, and, being the quirky person I am, I proceeded ton talk to her like I usually do. You know, all dog owners talk in that little baby voice, and they have their special nicknames, etc. So I was talking to Poopsie (that would be the nickname I christened her with), and she went NUTS. As soon as she heard my voice, she started looking around, barking, running around the house, trying to find out where Kayla was, and why she only heard my voice. It was so precious, and heartbreaking at the same time. It was super tough when we found out we may not be able to see her, since we were already looking forward to a visit down there. Of course, we couldn't go to Nevada without going to Grandpa's house. I miss my horse soooo much, I swear I am going through horsie withdrawals. Why couldn't we just skip the sick people, I'm sure you all are asking. Well, the sickness doesn't stop with Nonie. How ironic is it that as soon as I am healthy enough to actually spend some time doing things I want, when we learn I may not be able to go to Grandpa's either! The ironic part being the fact that they, they being Brandon and Trish, have.........omg............get a load of this.......................wait for it.......................wait for it...............S-H-I-N-G-L-E-S!!!!! How un-be-LIEVABLE is THAT??!?!!?!?! Bogus bogus bogus bogus BOGUS!!!!!!!!!!! I am so mad at the world right now, I could scream. I know it will get better in time, but I am sick of time. I want to be better NOW!!!!!!!!!!!! Really, I can't be blamed for feeling like that. Every sick person in the world is entitled to a few of those days, and mine has been long overdue for a while now. It is nice to have somewhere I can go and get peoples advice, and support, and the whole nine yards. I love you guys, you're the best!!! Hugs and kisses to all, and hopefully Next time I write, I will be on my own laptop on my own bed in my own room at the Ron Don House!!! Oh, and silly me, I almost forgot..................HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!! WELCOME 2008, you'd better be a good year!!!!