Good morning yall. I have been spending a lot of time looking into the world of aromatherapy and herbal medicine. I am a pharmacist but still feel lacking in this area. I went to a conference, some years ago, about the use of phytomedical and alternative therapies. Constance Grauds was one of the speakers and I became intrigued by what she knew. She has studied with shamen from the Amazon rainforest and I would like to do that someday. I corresponded with her about taking some kind of course to become an herbal specialist. She told me there were no official courses that would train me any more than what I received from my pharmacy education. So with that knowledge in hand, I plan to research the world of aromatherapy.

9-11-2013 Sitting here with my granddaughter watching Babyfirst. I'm still waiting to see if I get approved for disability. If it took me this long to fill their prescription, someone would be yelling. I have found a wonderful facebook friend, The Cynical Pharmacist. Love the post. Some of them are so true. I can remember stooping behind the counter just to vent a silent vent before presenting myself with a smiling face. Only another pharmacist knows what I'm talking about. I was told by the district manager that 20% of my customers should be grumps or I wasn't doing my job right. Hmmmm. I worked with and independent pharmacist and was amazed my all his happy customers. If there was an abusive customer he told them to hit the door. Wish I had worked for an independent my whole career. I know if I am forced to work for a chain again that my lack of patience and nerves would get me fired the first day.

I will be getting another grandchild in December. Another little girl. I have been so fortunate to be able to babysit Leah for the last two years. She has started dance classes. She's the cutest little girl on the dance floor. (But then I might be a little partial). I have been having a very hard time giving up the past. I enjoy being a pharmacist and would have done that till I dropped dead in the pharmacy. But, God had other plans, and being the sinning human that I am, I wanted to do things my way. I have been seeing a therapist to help work out some of these issues. My internist (whose mother has similar eye issues and was a surgical tech at Lourdes ((hmmm, funny how things work out)) )suggested that I see a therapist for "pain management". Well....I finally agreed with the doubts that she could help. So, I started seeing Judith Ervin LCSW.... I had a really bad attitude going into the first appointment, but quickly changed my demeanor. Needless to say, I have benefited greatly from these appointments. She has helped me changed the way my thoughts were going. I have to accept where I am today and make the necessary changes in my life, to deal with what has been dealt me today. So, I am trying, and doing a much better job of it. I still want to go back and pick up the old me. I guess it is the greedy sinner...wanting to make the big bucks so I can buy things that I think I need (but actually just want). So, I digress, my life as it is today..... I plan to walk in the 5K Color Run in Memphis this October. That should be interesting. The couch potato that I am. But notice I said WALK. My foot still bothers me where I fell down the steps and fractured my metatarsal. But, where there is a will there is a way. If I have to crawl across the line, I will. Several others from my church will be running/walking as well. So, I guess they could carry me. He ain't heavy, he's my brother. I also started a knitted baby blanket for the new bundle of joy. I have been informed by Leah that the new baby's name will be Mao. We have been watching BabyFirst and they have a program called Mia, Mao. It is a clamation of two kittens. It really is quite cute. They have a catchy little song that goes with the program. It is stuck in my head FOREVER. John informed me one day this week that they were thinking about naming the baby, Mia. What a coincidence. Also....I almost forgot. John has been working on making me a farm table that will seat 12. Will, update on that later.

We are nearing the end of 2012. All-in-all it hasn't been a bad year. Lots of things to look forward to in the coming year. Another vacation to Tybee Island, with the family, There will be about 27 of us. What a crew. I have became a Pinterest addict. I just love to see what other people are doing with their talents. I have two pugs once again. I had to put my faithful companion, Boscoe, to sleep in Jan of 2012. Several months ago, I got a call from a friend wanting to know if I would be willing to provide a home for a rescue pug. I said yes, now I have my first black pug, Lily. She is so sweet and a bit hyperactive. She sleeps under my desk when I am in my office. Never leaves my side. I smile when I look down at her. She has a lot of the same mannerisms that Boscoe had. Maybe I'm just looking for the similarities. My other pug, collectively I call them 'my girls', is trying to let her know that she is the boss. I guess we'll see. My fawn pug, Zizia, is very small, but a lot of pug in a little package. I have lots of things I would like to accomplish in 2013, but will go in the direction that my Lord chooses for me to go. Thy will be done.

Men's Retreat

This weekend was the Men's Retreat for our church. This was the first year they had a retreat and all-in-all it turned out great. We have a great bunch of men at our church. Now to move on to planning the Women's Retreat for March of next year.

Pinterest

I haven't visited my blog in some time. I have been sitting at home taking care of my granddaughter while her parents are at work. Not such a bad job. I was introduced to a new addication (new to me) called Pinterest. I love to see what other people create. I like to think that someday, I will follow through on all those "pins" I think are worthy of trying. I have been working on the 2012 Women's Retreat for our church. One more week, then I will move onto something else. I think I'm going to make a real effort to have a pretty, weed-free garden this year. We'll see.

A beautiful day

Today is a beautiful day in western Kentucky. Others on the east coast are not as fortunate. My prayers are with you.