vertigo and a kidney transplant

I woke up this morning, donned my workout clothes, started to warm up, thought I would hurl, had to stop, the vertigo is back.

I can't believe this is back. Where does it come from and why is it happening. I am sitting here very still and my head is swimming. I have 1.5 weeks left of "Insanity" and now this? My hope is that it passes quickly. The last time this happened (last winter) it lasted for 2 or 3 weeks. I still have the medication the doctor prescribed for the dizziness (it did not work then, but I am going to try it again). I may go to the lake and just chill for today. I really wanted to spend most of the day in the studio finishing up the settings for my new druzy's. Focus sing on small objects is NOT in the cards presently.

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Julie, the wife of our Pastor has finally found a Kidney donor. She is now in the hospital in Boston awaiting her transplant on July 6. Today our church is fasting and praying for her and John. Please keep them both in your prayers, especially on July 6. This will be her second transplant attempt, the first failed.

John and Julie are an incredible example to all the come in contact with. They are joyful and humble and the love of the Lord is so evident in everything they do. It is a privilege to know them.

Please please please pray.

Monday ~ Wednesday Sale

So yeah, I'm having a sale

Monday ~ Wednesday

Buy 2 Get 1 Free

If any of you have son's or brothers, you may have experienced them coming home and emptying out their pockets, proud as punch about all of the cool rocks they found that day.

Yesterday afternoon Chris came home and emptied out his pockets.....

Shop Update!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/50245983/pink-druzy-drop-necklace

http://www.etsy.com/listing/50246413/luminescent-druzy-drop-necklace

I am really proud of this new design.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/50246915/branches-dendritic-opal-branch-necklace

http://www.etsy.com/listing/50244649/deep-water-turquoise-ring

http://www.etsy.com/listing/50247648/urban-purple-amethyst-multi-link

It's time to make the list and go grocery shopping! Enjoy your Saturday!

Protien does the body GREAT!

I am sure it is probably due to the intense workouts I have been doing everyday, but I CRAVE high protein foods like crazy the past 2 weeks. I satisfy this with snacks like a hand full of raw almonds, cottage cheese, protein smoothies, and tuna. I am on a tuna kick and have been eating it every day. I have always liked it, but I think I have created the best combination EVER!





albacore chunk tuna in water (the good stuff)


Fat free mayo


banana peppers


hard boiled egg


red onion


A nice big vine ripe tomato


onion powder


black pepper


a dash of salt

I can't tell you how badly I wanted to go to the beach today. It is so perfect outside. I decided to save much needed money and stay home. I am working in the studio on a few new designs. I am excited about a couple of really different necklaces that are coming together nicely.

Oh, I did get my van back. The bill was $870. I thought I'd die. Oh, well it's fixed and running beautifully. I was so tempted to have a sale this weekend because things are so slow, but that is not always the answer. This week in June last year was my slowest week of the entire year so I just need to wait it out and be patient.

Our dinner last night was wonderful. My raspberry bars were a huge hit! The plate was empty in a few minutes, who woulda thought?

later taters

That's a BIG header!

My new blog header is really huge. I like it that way. I tried to shrink to fit, but it did not work. I could recreate the header in a smaller dimension, but I think I'll leave it be for awhile.

It is officially "summer vacation" for the boyz! School is out! Danny has been doing a bit of unhurried job hunting since April. I wanted to push him and schedule job hunting dates/times, but I did not. If he is going to get a job, I think it should be by his own motivation. I have helped him fill out job applications and teach him the finer points of how to conduct himself during an interview. Summer means much unstructured time and Danny does not aways make the best decisions when he has been "idle" for too long. Hopefully this last business he applied to will hire him.

We are very fortunate in the location of our home. We live a half mile from "downtown" IE: skate park, park, school, stores, library, the teen center. So the boys are free to go where they please without relying on rides from me. Also we have a large lake about 2 1/2 miles from our home. It is a bit of a hike (mostly uphill), but the boys and their friends don't seem to mind the walk.
So, all is going fairly well in the Hendrick home (for the moment).

Oh, this is interesting....
During our family therapy session last week, I proposed the idea of Chris coming up with all of the consequences and enforcing them and I will completely step aside and support him no matter what. This may sound nutty, but he was feeling undermined by me when it comes to dealing with our children. Chris and I have tried and tried and we simply can not seem to get on the same page. So I proposed this idea out of desperation. The boys are WIZARDS in the art of "splitting" and I indulge it without even realizing. I also feel that Chris needs to feel and be recognized as MAN OF THE HOUSE by the boys, meaning the be all and end all. I don't care if it sounds "old fashioned" I agree with it. The bible says that the head of the woman is the man and the head of the man is Jesus Christ. It is difficult when you were not raised that way to live that way, I am trying prayers needed please.

I have my "small group dinner" tonight. I need to bring a dessert. I purchased a quickie raspberry squares mix. I know, I know. I do not typically bake from a box, in fact almost never. It just was not in me to bake today. Last Saturday night after an afternoon of grocery shopping I baked a blueberry cheese cake and peanut butter sandwich cookies dipped in chocolate for our little Father's Day BBQ. So, I am baked out at the moment.

I shipped a couple of really pretty custom orders yesterday and listed 2 new pairs of turquoise bar dangles in my shop as well.

In the shop.....

http://www.etsy.com/listing/50039405/bar-dangles-sky-blue-turquoise-arizona

SOLD

custom orders....

sweet little rainbow moonstone ring

This Morgan Hill Poppy Jasper is amazing!

later taters

Pedro Says......

THE WEENER IS

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THE RESOLUTE TWIG

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Congratulations Susie! Convo me your desired size and mailing address!

it's time for a GIVE AWAY!

I have not had a give away in ages, it's definitely time!

I have turned my comments "ON" for this post, please add a comment to be entered in the give away.

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Please mention this give away in your BLOG for an

EXTRA 5 entries!

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Make a purchase in my shop for 10 ENTRIES!

go here......

http://www.etsy.com/shop/LisasLovlies

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This ring can be made in your size. I will select a name on

Wednesday June 23.

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GOOD LUCK LADIES!

added 6/23/10

I have received a couple of negative comments having turned my comments on for this give away. At first I ignored them and deleted them. I think I will address them now since they are been posted again.

Dianne said...
Lisa, you have said you don't want customers as your friends and you don't want comments. Are you going to turn the comments off again? I won't buy from you anymore anyway.
June 22, 2010 11:27 PM

Gazelle said...
Lisa isn't so lovely anymore.
June 22, 2010 11:28 PM

Gosh Dianne, I am not sure what I have done to upset you. It was a personal choice to turn my comments off last March, it has nothing to do with my customers. Remember, this is my blog, you never have to come here if you don't want to. I turned my comments on just for this give away, that is all. Please don't leave anymore negative comments. I would welcome an email or convo. Thanks.

Gazelle ~ you're right, sometimes I am not so lovely, I am human.

I have a suspicion that you both (or perhaps you are just 1) are using dummy names since no profile is to be found, perhaps not a customer at all?

A fresh new design!

I have seen dangling charm rings in the past and always thought they were sweet. I was thinking that a different and very cool design among all of the wonderful creations that have arisen from the personalized jewelry craze would be a personalized charm ring. I have not seen these around, although I am positive they must be. I created this ring specifically so it would not be annoying or cumbersome to wear. It is weightless, sturdy, the charms are just the right size so they will not get caught between your fingers. In all honesty, after a bit, you forget you are even wearing it! It makes a sweet little "tink tink" sound when you shake your hand, but not enough to be disturbing. This ring is perfect for a mothers or grandmothers ring, a friendship ring, sweetheart ring, whatever! Also additional charms may be added.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/49642969/personalized-sweetheart-ring-hand

2 rooms down!

I have completed 2 rooms in the house on my "Spring Cleaning List". I was going to do one room a week and I still will, I just happened to do the Bathroom / laundry room on Sunday and the Studio/workout room yesterday. I Keep taking a peak in both of these rooms admiring the scrubbed moldings and happy shining walls. I had a very sore back last night from scrubbing the walls and floorboards under all on my stables in the studio. Good news is the ceiling in the studio is only 7 feet high, so I needed only a stool to reach most of the top boards/ ceiling. I will tackle the kitchen on Saturday.

I completed Day 3 of Month 2 "Insanity" this morning at 5am. Chris had to leave for work early, so I had to work out before getting the boys off to school. The month 2 workouts are incredibly difficult. It is literally INSANE, but the sick part of me secretly loves it >:)



June has been HORRIBLE in my Etsy shop. I'll tell ya, I can't GIVE anything away this month.It is unfortunate because remember my last post about my van breaking down? Well, Chris' truck had to go to the dealership to be repaired. He asked them on the phone if the problem would be covered under his warranty (his truck is a 2008) and they said yes. He picked up his truck yesterday and the problem ended up being something NOT covered under warranty. A freakin' spark plug = $300. They did not even call him to let him know. I am not impressed. Chris said he could have fixed that himself. My van won't be ready until Tuesday. My mechanic is going away on vacation tomorrow. The problem is very expensive as I thought. Oh well, we will be fixing cars instead of making their respective payments on time this month. I feel like I should be much more comfortable at this point in my life financially. I am sure many folks much older than I that have lost so much due to the economy the past few years are saying the same thing. I am so dang tired of it. The constant worry is about to kill me (drama). I try to "give it to God" and I just can't seem to do it. I can't get ANY PEACE OF MIND. I should not sweat this stuff so much being a Christian and trying my best to live my life according to the bible and it's teaching. That just makes me feel worse, like a failure. That I find no peace in trusting God with this.

BIG QUESTION......

Do YOU trust God with YOUR money?

I thought I did, but truly I don't.

Oh yeah, this is back in the shop. The stone was a bit too heavy for the customer who purchased it.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/49559225/everest-shattuckite-necklace

Every year....

... in the spring the birds build a nest on top of our thermometer on the garage. This year is no different. The nest is giving way under the pressure of 4 plump baby birds. One of them got out of the nest yesterday and Chris saw it on the ground just standing there. He reached down and it flew away! The remaining 3 siblings are all piled on top of each other, vowing not to move until momma gets tired of bringing them food.

This was taken when there was still 4...

So, I was on my way to the grocery store yesterday and my van broke down on the highway. All of the sudden, the gas would not give the engine the power to go forward. I was able to pull over to the side and call Chris. He called the tow truck and rescued me. I have a feeling it aint gonna be cheap. I was already planning on bringing my van in to be checked because I think the CV joints are going and I need 2 new tires yadda yadda, but I have been putting it off because financially, we are as bad off as we ever were. It just is not getting any better. I am not going to dwell on that. We are all alive and healthy and doing the best we can with what we have.

So, I dropped Chris off at the job site today and have his big truck. I can barely see to back it up because I can't see over the dang tool box in the bed. I am short. He told me, just don't back up. Thanks babe. I will attempt to go grocery shopping in a bit. I was also fooling around with the idea of doing some late spring cleaning. I was thinking of taking 1 room a week and cleaning walls, windows, making any repairs needed, touch up paint etc. then moving on to the next room the next week. It's a good plan. I start in the studio/workout/rock band room this afternoon. Oh, I need to add pine sol to my list.........

Month 2 of "Insantiy" begins MONDAY............

Dude.........

5 new ones and another oopsie....

This is a really amazing piece of turquoise. MANY of my customers are as crazy about turquoise as I am, so I thought a big happy hand cut heart on the band would be precious.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/49221446/for-lovers-of-turquoise-only-marvin

I picked up some really spectacular Silver Sheen Obsidian on my last visit to the "stone guy". It is such a magical looking stone. Black as can be one second, then alive with shimmering silver the next!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/49222021/black-tie-optional-silver-sheen-obsidian

http://www.etsy.com/listing/49222566/bar-dangles-silver-sheen-obsidian

Next we have a purple flash Mexican Fire Opal (the last opal in my stash *for now*)

KA POW!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/49223516/mexican-fire-opal-necklace

Last, but not least are a earthy pair of Imperial Jasper Bar Dangles....

http://www.etsy.com/listing/49224414/bar-dangles-imperial-jasper-long

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OKAY.... now for the OOPSIE.

I set this OH so PERFECT for summer turquoise heart (it has the sweetest little sparkly flecks of golden pyrite) and the bottom has a small superficial indent. SO, it is up for grabs! In perfect condition, I would have sold it for $70.

If you would like to make an offer, please email (see button on right side bar) or convo me on Etsy.

The necklace measures 17" long. The stone measures 18x18mm.

SOLD

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Pass it on.....

WRITTEN BY A 15 yr. Old SCHOOL KID IN ARIZONA :

New Pledge of Allegiance (TOTALLY AWESOME)!

Now I sit me down in school

Where praying is against the rule

For this great nation under God

Finds mention of Him very odd.

If Scripture now the class recites,

It violates the Bill of Rights.

And anytime my head I bow

Becomes a Federal matter now.

Our hair can be purple, orange or green,

That's no offense; it's a freedom scene..

The law is specific, the law is precise.

Prayers spoken aloud are a serious vice.

For praying in a public hall

Might offend someone with no faith at all..

In silence alone we must meditate,

God's name is prohibited by the state.

We're allowed to cuss and dress like freaks,

And pierce our noses, tongues and cheeks...

They've outlawed guns, but FIRST the Bible.

To quote the Good Book makes me liable.

We can elect a pregnant Senior Queen,

And the 'unwed daddy,' our Senior King.

It's 'inappropriate' to teach right from wrong,

We're taught that such 'judgments' do not belong..

We can get our condoms and birth controls,

Study witchcraft, vampires and totem poles..

But the Ten Commandments are not allowed,

No word of God must reach this crowd.

It's scary here I must confess,

When chaos reigns the school's a mess.

So, Lord, this silent plea I make:

Should I be shot; My soul please take! Amen

If you aren't ashamed to do this, Please pass this on.

Jesus said, 'If you are ashamed of me, I will be ashamed of you before my Father.'

Not ashamed. Pass this on.

Then and now......

I created this ring in October 2007 .....

Cute, huh?

Well, add in a torch and some half drilled pearls along with a couple new skills and viola!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/48988536/pearl-wrap-ring

http://www.etsy.com/listing/48988173/rustic-pearl-branch-wrap-ring

I also finished these...

http://www.etsy.com/listing/49002120/fiesta-red-coral-ring

http://www.etsy.com/listing/49001691/cosmic-bramble-ruby-in-zoisite-ring







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Things around here have been okay. I am feeling stronger and my tongue more controlled int he past few days. I do appreciate the prayers. God is really working on my heart, I can feel it.

Today is busy. My orders are ready to be shipped and the new jewelry is listed, that's all for Lisa's Lovlies work. I just got back from an appt for Danny and he has yet another appt at 4pm. I have a ton of paperwork to do, vacuum, PO, call the orthodontist (Will was rough housing at the park yesterday and broke a few of his braces), blah blah blah.

Last night was the first night of a new bible study at church. I signed up because ALPHA is over and my Small Group bible study is over for the summer. I need to stay connected to church and the Word more than worship every Sunday, so this study came along at the PERFECT time. I think it will be amazing.

I better run.

Everest

This came out spectacular. The stone did all the work.....

http://www.etsy.com/listing/48800096/everest-mountain-scene-shattuckite

I also listed two sand dollar necklaces today :)

http://www.etsy.com/listing/48800571/fossilized-sand-dollar-necklace

http://www.etsy.com/listing/48800794/fossilized-sand-dollar-necklace

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I am officially finished with month 1 of "Insanity". I have a "recovery week" beginning Monday. This means I do workout 6 days next week as usual, but it is low impact and deep stretching. THANK GOODNESS. I am down right SCARED to begin month 2. All of the workouts change. They are harder and longer. It looks absolutely disgusting. So far my body has adapted to this grueling workout, so I must believe it will adapt again to keep up with the month 2 workouts. I will try not to perseverate on Month 2 and savor my "recovery week".