Counting the Days!

We have several big things coming up soon and also a few updates.  Josh has been such a great husband to keep people posted but I think he's a little tired out from updates and phone calls.  He has never been one to talk on the phone for long periods of time anyway, but that is okay because I am just getting started!  So if you're wondering what is going on with me, I will be posting updates periodically!

1. Tomorrow I go to the doctor to have my blood checked again.  They are checking the INR level,(International Normalized Ratio) which is used to determine the clotting tendency of the blood.  A normal level is 1.  Mine needs to be between a 2.0-3.0 before I can get off the blood thinner injection and then I will only have to take it in a pill form.  I had the level checked on Monday and it was at 1.6.  I am REALLY praying that it is a 2.0 tomorrow!  I have an extreme fear of needles and having to give myself a shot in the stomach has not been fun or easy on my nerves!  I am NOT exaggerating.  I cry every time! 

2.  22 days - My follow-up appointment with the Neurologist on April 7th.  I found out this past Monday, when I had my blood checked, that there's a possibility I could get signed off by the Neurologist to be able to drive again after evaluation!  Apparently the exception to the rule is the fact that I only had a stroke due to the blood clot, and it's not a re-occurring thing.  I am still planning on having to wait 6 months so I do not get my hopes up, but I am glad there is a slim chance that I could drive earlier! 

3.  31 days - On April 16th we will have the ROTC Military Ball!  I just bought a new, dark blue dress and Josh will be wearing his new Officer's dress blues.  I can not wait!  He is going to look absolutely smashing and I do love a man in uniform! : )

4.  50 days - On May 5th, my husband will receive his Officer's commissioning as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army!  I can not wait to stand by him for the pinning ceremony and I'm sure his mom is just as excited!  She and I will both have the privilege of pinning his bars on his shoulders.  I am so very proud of him and the dedication and love he displays for his country.  I am honored to be his wife and to start this journey with him as we enter the Army life.

5.  51 days - The next day, on May 6th, Josh will also graduate from Austin Peay State University!  Yay!  It is almost here!  Again, I am so very proud of him.  

6.  65 days - We will be moving to Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, May 20th.  I have mixed emotions about this, being happy about moving to a new place but also being sad about leaving family.  Our moving date is going to be here before I know it and I am already feeling like I don't have enough time left! 

Well, I am going to go take a nap now!  I will post more updates whenever I can!