Emotionally charged day

I have rehashed this day to so many people that I don't know if I can do it again but I felt like I owe an update to those of you who actually read this..

First, my knee...the doctor still doesn't know what is going on with it. After holding in the room for 30 minutes, he finally came in and talked to me for only 5 minutes. He said that what he originally thought was a cyst was actually just a very normal lymnoid. This would not cause the swelling so he is still unsure what is causing it because the MRI did not show anything. He is now sending me to get blood work done to test for anything from arthritis to lupus to lyme. If this doesn't show anything I then will have to have fluid drawn off my knee for testing, maybe even have the scope put in. Honestly I was left with a lot of unanswered questions and a sore knee from the big steroid shot he put in there. I would appreciate your prayers; pray that the Lord would reveal the problem to the doctors and that the solution would be easy!

Then the never ending drama of 3rd grade. I was basically told today that I would not be moving to 4th grade and that my partner may be, leaving me by myself. I found out that during my final evaluation today that my principal had a misconception of what was going on in our hall and I was finally able to express my frustration. It looked like I wasn't being the team player when actually all I ever do it collaborate with my team. I'm not sure if it helped but at least she finally knows. I'm not sure what will happen from here and I'm praying that the Lord's will will be done and that I will be content in whatever the outcome may be.

On another note, while I'm here wallowing in my woes there is something that is much bigger than me. I am heart broken at the deaths of the 33 students at Virgina Tech. Many details are not known at this point as to why it all happened but Hokies please know that I am praying for you.

And we meet...

Here are some beautiful pictures of my new neice, Madison Rose. We are already tight buds and she REALLY makes me want to have one of my own. :)

SO stinkin' cute!

Uncle Jeremy is a little unsure about this whole crying thing.

Sleeping like a champ!

Madison looks very confused as to who I am.

Uncle Adrian looks like he knows what he is doing.

By far, my favorite picture. :)

And baby makes three!

Madison's First pictures

We finally received pictures of Madison today. They aren't the clearest but I thought I would share.

Erin and Nathan with newly born Madison (sorry Erin, I know this isn't your greatest picture!)

Grandma Emma admires her 1st grandbaby

Madison Rose...I think she definitely looks like a Cox!

Madison, MRI, and Easter

Madison Rose Caparolie, daughter of Nathan and Erin Caparolie (Jeremy's sister), was born this morning, weighing in at 9 lb 4oz and was 20 3/4 in long. We are an excited aunt and uncle and can't wait to meet her this weekend in Boone! (hopefully a picture will come soon!)

For those who have been checking in on me, I had my 2nd MRI yesterday and we're now waiting on the radiologist to read the films. I have a follow up appointment with the orthopedist next Monday. Again, it's a waiting game!

I wanted to share a picture of my lovely family from Easter. Enjoy! (Click on it to see it larger)

Tidbits

Ok so I've been bad about actually writing anything of substance lately so here are little tidbits of what's been going....

1. My knee is improving by wearing the brace but it's still not 100%. I had my 1st MRI images read last Tuesday and the doctor said I might have a slight tear in my minsus (I can't spell!) but is more concerned that the radiologist said he saw a cyst behind my knee. The orthopedist says he wants me to have a 2nd MRI, this time with contrast, to see what is up with cyst. This was last Tuesday and it's now Tuesday again and I have yet to hear from the doctor's office again to set up the MRI. I realized this is the nature of working with a doctor.......waiting!


2. Sara York got married! We traveled to Charlotte this past weekend to see the joyous occasion! It was nice to see the whole college crew though I realized we aren't really as close anymore.



3. Bekah, one of my best friends from college, got engaged! We're marking the calendar for July 27th when we'll go to Asheville to see her get hitched! I am excited to be a lovely bridesmaid (with a most fabulous dress). I am 1 out of 2 so I have lots of responsibilities but I'm really excited about it!



4. This week is Spring Break! I'm enjoying sleeping in and not having a schedule. Jeremy is leaving for Boston today for a conference so I'll go visit my parents for the 2nd half of the week.



5. My plans for next year are still up the air.....My principal has not made a final decision as to whether she is going to move Kim and I up but it is not looking hopefully. She is afraid I don't have enough writing experience and she's worried about moving 2 people up at the same time. Honestly, I'm very frustrated and wish that she would come to my classroom and see what I can do. I'm so burned out with school and I would really love the change. We'll see what happens...please pray that the Lord's will be done in this situation and that I would have a peace no matter the outcome.



6. Jeremy and I will be an aunt and uncle next Tuesday! Erin, Jeremy's sister, is scheduled to have a c-section next Tuesday morning. Madison is already 9 lbs and she is 2 weeks away from her due date! (The Cox family has big babies! Jeremy was 10 lbs! OH my look what we have to look forward to!) She is too big for Erin to deliver naturally so they have already scheduled the c-section. We are excited to meet her!

I think that's all. :)

You gotta see this!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pGusFXhWyY

This video is of my old Bible study leader's little boy. It is stinkin' hilarious, even if he cheers for the other team.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSnXE2791yg

Yet another hilarious video by Rhett and Link.

Just visit their site... www.rhettandlink.com for some more hilarious material.