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Hurricane Harvey ~ Here are some ways to help

Originally posted 2017-08-30 14:50:06. Historic flooding and overwhelming devastation in Texas has given birth to the side of us that looks beyond all the drama and division. Bringing Americans from all walks of life together to help our fellow Americans in their time of need. From water rescues to a shoulder to cry on they have been there to help. Here are just a few Americans I have found that have put their own lives on pause…

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I did a thing yesterday

Originally posted 2021-10-26 12:23:01. Ok, yesterday I enrolled my husband in an online college course. Why you ask? Because he would not have done it himself The class is $2595. It is for Chemical Plant Operator Course. This is pretty much what he did in the Marine Corps. He has applied to 3 different positions since he has been out of the Marine Corps and well he needed the certification. Unfortunately the Marine Corps doesn’t…

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Til now

So today, Dusty turned 32. I had him take a shower after he did his normal morning routines. He asked me if he could shave his mustache and beard, and I said yes. He uses my husband’s One Blade, and til now, we have never had a problem. I STRESS the words til now. He has never, ever, ever, ever… ever, ever Again, EVER EVER EVER done this. Til today… 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ My…

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Medical history short stories

Originally posted 2017-08-24 10:44:51. Don’t you hate it when you get your average medical history form and you’re instructed to list your surgeries and hospitalizations and you don’t have enough room to list the things up until your 20’s…mind you you are currently 44 years old. My husband just says to write small, lol. I’ve had around 22 (wait 23) surgeries at this point so listing them is one thing. Trying to remember them all…

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Telemed Appointments

Originally posted 2020-04-21 10:50:42. You know this coronavirus quarantine stuff has its ups and downs. One plus for me is not having to go into a crowded office and having to sit in a overpopulated waiting room. Since Dusty’s immune system is already compromised this is a huge weight off my shoulders! Alot of the patients that are in one of the doctor’s offices are children. As we know as children we didn’t think about…

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Conversations Part 1

Originally posted 2019-03-14 11:09:14. This was a “conversation” between my son and I this morning. This is just one example of how autism is in our home. Dusty – “It’s almost the 15th.” Me – “What’s the 15th?” Dusty – “therapy appointment at 11:30” Me – “oh” Dusty – “if I go to bed early and eat burritos for dinner…” Me – “Dusty go eat your cereal” This Kid. ‍♀️ 15 Classes for $15 –…

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