So it has been a whirlwind of a week, and I apologize that it has taken me this long to post. This whole blogging thing is still new to me. I start writing a post get distracted and then forget I even started one. I wish I could blame my forgetfulness on the Remicade but for some reason I haven’t found that side effect in my research.
Christmas in New Jersey was awesome. It was so great to spend time with Dante’s family. They are so much fun!!! They looooveee to sleep. Which is so funny because the busy bee in the house I grew up in started buzzing at about 630 am. Vacation or not they are up with bells on ready to start the day. Dante’s family on the other hand, have mastered the art of sleeping in. J The whole house is quiet until about 1130 am. They stay up late playing games, and they sleep late as well. It was a perfect gift especially after Remicade, it really wiped me out this time. I am still struggling with nausea and loss of appetite. Who wants to eat when they are nauseous?? If you know any tricks.. please please share J
On Thursday night Dante surprised me with a special date. He made a reservation at the Melting Pot, I was clueless as usual J We were just shopping away, and I thought that we were doing dinner with his mom and sisters but at about 5:45 he looked at me while shopping, and asked if I was hungry. He said he had made a reservation for six at a surprise place. So we started walking in the direction of the Melting Pot. He said he had called that morning to check on their gluten free options and to his surprise, and mine, they have a totally g-free menu!!!! He never ceases to amaze me J He is sooooo good at surprises, me on the other hand… I STINK at them. He knew all his Christmas presents except for one long before it was time to open them, HAHA!!! I don’t know what my deal is. I get so excited to give presents. I will do one of two things, give the gift weeks before the date it is intended for or I am the one helping them open the wrapped gift, telling them what it is before it even is out of the package, HAHA. One of the many things that make me Ellie I guessJ
We got back on Sunday, and the drive back was probably one of the highlights of the Holiday weekend. We love road trips. We typically take our time and find fun things along the way. It is seriously the best way to travel, ZERO stress, and no agenda. I think that is one of the few pros to this disease. It has forced me to slow down and CHILL OUT. Please understand I am totally Type A. I love my day timer and I love to have a plan. It is funny because while my disease seems to be more manageable (if that is even possible) with a consistent schedule, it is probably the most inconsistent thing I have ever had to deal with. One minute I feel great, and then the next minute I feel like I was hit by a Mack truck. I have had to learn to be a little less type A and allow for the “hiccups”, as I like to call them. Dante (lol), PRAISE the LORD for allowing opposites to attract, because he never has an agenda and just takes everything in stride. I am so thankful for that!!!!
I didn’t get to be with my family this Christmas, and I missed them. I missed them so much. On Christmas eve I called my Grandma’s house where my mom’s side usually all gather after our prospective Christmas services. I promised myself I was going to keep it together, so I called and my grandma answered the phone. I LOST IT. Same thing happened on Christmas morning when I called other grandma’s house were my dad’s family usually congregates. You never really realize how special your family is or how special all those family traditions are until you aren’t there for them. I was so welcomed by Dante’s family though. I was even included on one of their long standing traditions. It is called “the death kitty” if I can figure out how to post pics. I will attach one, but it is a self-defense mechanism that his aunt has gotten all the girls in the family and this Christmas was my turn!!! It is basically the face of a cat made in really hard plastic, you put your fingers through the eyes of the cats face, and it acts as a set of pointy knuckles J HAHA... I have to figure out how to attach a pic because it is pretty cool and definitely a great weapon if needed. We also had the opportunity to see his grandparents on Saturday night. Of course his Pop Pop had some of my favorite ice cream waiting and popcorn ready to pop. It was such an awesome week and a wonderful Christmas.
I cannot believe that this year is almost over. We are going to spend the last holiday of 2010 in DC with some family friends and it will be so great to bring in the New Year with some of my family members and Dante ♥.
2010 has been an amazing year, and I am thankful for all the special events that have taken place this year. I am thankful for my wonderful family who love and support me no matter what; thankful for Dante and all the joy that he brings to my life; thankful for my doctors; thankful for Remicade; and SO thankful for God’s Grace and all of the trials he has walked through with me.
I hope you have an amazing New Years and a happy start to 2011!!!
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