"As cold waters to thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country."

• Jan. 8, 2009 - If I only had a brain...

Posted By Ramona

Or at least a different one. To get you up to speed...In Feb last year I had a stroke. In July of last year I had a very bad seizure, ambulance to one hospital and helicopter to another. Was doing okay until November of this year when I had another seizure. Back to hospital, where they immediately whisked me off to another hospital capable of dealing with me.

Now, I'm on seizure medications, have had some "breakthrough" seizures, and have had to double my medication dosage. Still can't drive. I'm being hauled everywhere by my patient and loving husband. My son now has more incentive than ever to get his license, and is slogging through the driver's ed curriculum. I'd be thrilled to have him driving,both for my sake and for his!

In spite of all this, I'm happy! Either I don't get it, I'm more brain-damaged than I thought, or I'm in total denial. Don't care though. There's an incredible freedom that comes from having stared down the throat of death and disability, and been barfed back up on the shore. Gross visuals, I know, but I do feel a bit Jonah-ish. I didn't go into this kicking and screaming, but I am certainly glad to be in the beach again anyway.

Enough for now. The hand dexterity required for typing takes a lot out of me, and besides, it's time for supper.

More later.

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• Jun. 23, 2008 - What do YOU know about Minnesota? New GAME!

Posted By Ramona

Test your knowledge of your home state in a fun and educational way with Spotlight on Minnesota, a Bingo-type game that is meant for multiple ages and players. It's created by a Minnesota homeschool mom, for homeschoolers and others. After playing a few rounds, I realized how much I didn't know, and afterwards had a better appreciation for our great state.

Check out the game at the website Spotlight Games, and get your own copy. It would be a great game to play at home, or take it to co-op for a Mn history class.

Here are some details:

For ages 8-80, 2-15 players! Each game includes 15 different bingo-style game boards (individuals, small groups and teams can play) and over 100 information-packed questions color-coded to three levels of knowledge. Each Question Card not only asks a question, but features an interesting fact about the people and places in Minnesota.

Once players answer enough questions correctly to mark 5 squares in-a-row on their board, they win! The unique rules also detail three different styles of play depending on how competitive the players want to be. Three levels of questions with three styles of play always keep the game fresh and interesting

Players
All ages 8 to 80
Ideal for students grades 3-8
2-15 players

Object
Correctly identify answers to the Minnesota History questions. Be the first to cover 5 squares in a row, either across, down or diagonally on the game board and call Spotlight to win!

Each Game Includes
15 Different Game Boards
Over 100 Fact-Filled Questions
Instructions
*Tokens not included

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• Jun. 18, 2008 - spring flowers

Posted By Ramona

Bishop's Caps - so tiny!

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• Apr. 25, 2008 - Moving time

Posted By Ramona

I am afraid it's time to move my blog. Although I love the "neighborhood" here and the community of homeschoolers, I want a more user-friendly, adjustable blog. Come visit me over at http://loonloop.blogspot.com/

See you there, leave comments for me!

Ramona

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• Apr. 11, 2008 - Vision Loss-Online test

Posted By Ramona

I took an online visual field test and it did show that I have a blind spot in my lower left quadrant. I thought so, sonce some things dissappear if I look out of the corner of my eye.

Try it yourself here Vision Loss test. They will email you your results in a graph format. Interesting stuff!

I see my neurologist next week, and will let you know what I discover.

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• Mar. 31, 2008 - Snowstorm in Spring?

Posted By Ramona

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• Mar. 28, 2008 - Life after a stroke

Posted By Ramona

Is not that much different. I have some physical and neurological deficits, but nothing that keeps me from my daily activities. I have some dsylexia with numbers and letters, I get "lost" visually, that is, I can pick out details but can't always grasp the whole.

My balance is much better than it was, and my manual dexterity is improved.

Why me? I have no idea. Why I was spared the catastrophic damage that could have occured, I don't know. I believe God knew I had work yet to do as a mom and a wife.

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• Mar. 21, 2008 - Make A Mix cooking

Posted By Ramona

I've had the book for years and decided to go for it. Here's my weekend's bounty.

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• Feb. 24, 2008 - My new motto for life

Posted By Ramona

Since my stroke I have a new motto for life - Carpe Cranium!

Seize the brain, what little is left of it!

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• Feb. 22, 2008 - Loopier Yet

Posted By Ramona

Life is never dull on Loon Loop. On Feb 10, Sunday morning, while I was singing in worship team, I suffered a massive stroke. I am doing well, considering what the outcome could have been. I have some motor and balance problems, but am in intensive therapy and getting better.

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