Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Last blog for a while...

Monday we went to the beach after Ryan finished school. The SGA was having a "beach bash" and they had ribs and stuff like that. Once it got dark, we went to the Tomato to hang out with some friends. It was the first night we had relaxed together in over a week. Yesterday I cooked a lot because I'm going to be gone for a week and a half and Ryan will be on his own for his meals. I made fried chicken last night and it was so good! I also made homemade dinner rolls and they were great too! I made them in the shape of Dumplins rolls. I was pretty proud. I haven't been feeling very good the last couple of days and I've been having trouble breathing. I went to the school doctor today and she said I have bronchitis. The problem is, I couldn't understand anything she was saying, so I kept repeating everything to be sure I understood my diagnosis. When she was calling my name in the waiting room, I didn't even budge because it did not sound like my name at all. We think the bronchitis might have been triggered by all of the bug spray I've been breathing. She told me not to wear it anymore. Good thing I'm coming home tomorrow because I have to wear bug spray here. I must admit, it will be nice to not have to smell like bug spray next week! Anyway, she prescribed me 5 prescriptions. Doesn't that seem like a lot? I went to the pharmacy, Bullseye Pharmacy, I might add. The "pharmacist" was singing at the top of her lungs with the radio blaring "You're way too beautiful girl, that's why it'll never work." I was uncomfortable because I'd never been in a pharmacy where the worker thought she was in a karaoke bar. For the 5 different medicines, it cost $50 dollars U.S. I asked if she needed my insurance card and she said no, that it would be the same price. That's pretty good! Average of $10 per medication with or without insurance. We met Mike and Marissa for dinner and I have just been packing to go home since then. Theo is picking my up at 6:00 AM and I will be bright eyed and bushy tailed!!! I probably won't post a new blog for a while because I will not be back in Dominica until Oct. 22nd.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

WE ARE COUNTING DOWN THE MINUTES UNTIL YOU ARE IN TENNESSEE!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Ashley - You are a hoot! I'm glad that you're going to get a break from the adventure, which I'm sure is no walk in the park! - Ruth (FDH)

Anonymous said...

Sweet Girl,
I'm so glad you are coming home to your nurturing family for just a break. I think we are all tested from time to time, but the Lord will not put more on us then we can handle. You have so much faith and you have your mate for life with you when you go back, it will be a hard road to hold, but I know ya'll can do it if anybody can. I really admire you,and your sweet loving ways. Your parents are so proud of you.Hang in there girl! If I haven't heard your many adventures, looking at the pictures you posted you would never believe what it is really like. I hope you feel better soon and this will be my last comment for awhile too. I will tune back in as soon as I get back in town. Enjoy your time at home.
Love, YaYa

Anonymous said...

Ashley,
I had an apt. with your dad today and he gave me your blog address. I have been here laughing my head off with Allison. You are TOO funny! So glad you have had a nice visit with your parents. My oldest, Danny, is to return to Iraq soon. You might remember Emily. She's an RN at Baptist East in Memphis and loves it. I'll have to check out your blog again when you get back and when I need a laugh!!!!
Connie Walton
Corinth, MS