Category Archives: Health

What happened

Posted on December 12, 2011 by lopey

As some of you read on Facebook and other various places, I had a bit of an experience last week. Here’s the details. Tuesday before last (Nov. 30): I go to bed and start shivering uncontrollably. Somehow I get through … Continue reading →

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40

Posted on August 3, 2011 by lopey

Around 12 hours from now, I’ll turn 40. I’ve encountered two schools of thought on this: 1. “It’s just another birthday! Relax!” 2. “You’re old.” I’m not yet entirely sure how I feel about this. The past couple of months … Continue reading →

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CT Scans, IVs, and Wisdom

Posted on June 9, 2009 by lopey

On Saturday, June 1, I was driving back home from the airport. Jessie was in the van, asleep as usual when we go to drop Jacob off for a visit with the grandparents. I had just turned onto the toll … Continue reading →

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Sniffles

Posted on May 1, 2009 by lopey

You know, it’s amazing how much misinformation is out there. As soon as the first reports of H1N1 came out, the 24-hour news networks fanned the flames of “this is going to be bad” and has prompted lots of people … Continue reading →

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I’m Supposed to Give My Heart Away, but Not Like This

Posted on February 24, 2009 by lopey

For those that don’t know, yesterday was a somewhat scary day at the Lopey House. Laureen asked me to get up and do the Wii Fit run with her for 8 minutes. Now, even though you’re supposed to swing your … Continue reading →

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Depression and the stuff around me.

Posted on June 6, 2008 by lopey

Here’s a news flash: depression is not fun to go through. There is a real feeling of utter hopelessness that just permeates everything I’m trying to do. Get the finances on track? We’re in massive debt, and while money is … Continue reading →

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Finally healed

Posted on May 16, 2008 by lopey

13 weeks… 1/4th of a year. The frostbite is healed.

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A Few Updates

Posted on May 7, 2008 by lopey

We played “Pass the Virus” last weekend. It was fun. Note: never feed your child goldfish crackers when they’re vomiting. It only makes the vomit a nifty shade of orange. I think I’ve finally come to some conclusion on Spring … Continue reading →

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Taking care of yourself. Sometimes a bit too well…

Posted on February 20, 2008 by lopey

I mentioned a few posts down about having a vasectomy. After the surgery, Laureen pretty much ran the household while I stayed in bed with ice packs (actually bags of frozen peas) to decrease swelling and soreness. Dr. Hassell recommended … Continue reading →

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A Vast Difference

Posted on February 10, 2008 by lopey

Well, the vasectomy happened Friday. I have been in a bit of pain for the past day or so, but it’s not extremely painful by any stretch. Except for the fact that I’m awake and typing on my computer instead … Continue reading →

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