A week before take off

Never have I had a week so packed with tasks that I had to get done. The day after getting home from school I have found myself running ragged trying to get everything accomplished before Friday. I officially have 48 hours before I board my plane. 

The week was full of packing, purchasing and driving.

 I was able to see a majority of my family, on my mom's side, Friday and Saturday at a family dinner. 

Monday, I drove to Research Hospital in Kansas City to see the heart doctor. I had to have an "echo" (like a ultra sound on my heart) done at 11 and then a follow up with the doctor at 2. Everything came back good and I finally got the chance to ask if there was an alternative to taking a pill 3 times a day. The response I got back.... "You can try not to take it." Well I have and all that has gotten me was unconcious on a floor somewhere. After admitting that to the doctor he said there was nothing I could do and that I would remain on the medicine. 

I was kind of expecting that so I wasn't too upset, but it still hurt to hear it. 

Monday night I went out to dinner with my Dad. We went to Pizza Hut and for once in my life I actually heard him say he was proud and excited for me. Usually I just get "that's what you are going to school for" or "why do you want to do that?" Later after coming home I started packing. I filled two suitcases full and then gave up for the night.

Tuesday morning my new phone came in the mail! I am finally up to date and have a touch screen cell phone with internet! <--- and the internet works! I also get free ringtones! Later that day I went to Lee's Summit Hospital for a neurology appointment. For the most part it went well, I received a shot on the right back side of my head to numb nerve damage and relieve headaches. They usually hurt but this time wasn't too bad. After coming home I went out to dinner with my dad (Jerry) and grandma where I said my goodbyes to her. 

Today, I could only sleep for 5 hours at night because of a test that I had at Lee's Summit Hospital. I said a few concerns at the neurologists and she sent me for an EEG. We are now waiting the results. I had to be there at 10 this morning and since I couldn't sleep a lot I wrote my newspaper stories at 7am for the back to school issue. I had to be back at Research Hospital by 1 to meet with the lung doctor. Everything there was fine and he apologized for me not being able to to join the military (I had him talk to the Air Force Recruiter awhile back ago) but said he thinks this is my one opportunity and wished me luck. I came home and did a little shopping for jeans and then went to the bank. After coming home I packed some more and filled another suitcase. 

Things are slowly coming together. Sometimes I think a little too fast!

Tomorrow I have a few things on my agenda. I need to go to the orthodontist to see what I am to do while being gone for 3 months. I am getting my hair cut and my nails done as well. And of course lunch with my Aunt. By the end of the night I hope to have everything all packed and pretty much ready to go. 

Friday, I head to the city and catch my plane at 6pm!

I am still scared to death about what is about to happen. It is hard for me to realize that soon I will wake up to no one i know or have a clue as to where to go. I am very appreciative of the blessings I have received from my family and the "checking in" texts from my friends at school. A person can really tell who their true friends are when your in a life changing moment and they message just to see if you are holding on ok. I can tell through the words and messages that they do care and even if I wanted to back out between them all they will make sure I am there. I couldn't be anymore grateful for their advice and I hope to do my best to make them proud. 

Well it's here and I have to accept it. I'm hanging on, but getting scared. The next time I write I will be a resident of Arlington, Virginia!