Henry got his stitches out today. He loves not having to wear the plastic collar. My dad bought me an early Birthday present. He bought me and my mother i95cl cell phones. Let’s hope Nextel does not mess up my billing. I worked another weekend of 17 hours on Saturday and Sunday. I am saving for Henry’s right eye to be done. Which will take place on the 21st of next month. Start back to work tomorrow. Wish I wasn’t but got to keep moving forward. Only 12 years left until retirement.

I worked 17 hours Saturday and Sunday. I am needing these two days off to recuperate. I will be catching up on sleeping, watching TV, playing games and eating.
Henry is doing great! He gets his stitches out next week.

I thought that I would never see this again. Once in my lifetime was enough and it has happened again. I was a junior in High School back in January 28, 1986 in class when I was told about the Space Shuttle Challenger blew up during take off. Now 17 years later Space Shuttle Columbia blew up on re-entry. You can find more information from this link at MSNBC.com or this one at ABCNews.com. I have found the best coverage on ABCNews.com using my RealPlayer paid account. I am very sad. This is a shining program for our Country and I would like to go to Space some day. I always believed it put you as physically close to the Lord and Saviour as possible. I will keep the families of these brave Astronauts in my prayers.

I go back to work tomorrow. It is the start of the pay week. I will be off on Saturday and Sunday. Henry is doing much better he has another follow-up on Wednesday at 3:15 PM. I have a doctors appointment on Monday at 3 PM. Well, I hope tomorrow goes good for me. I am going to bed early tonight.
Also, the 8th of this month started my 13th year at my current job. 12 more to go even if I get this new job my retirement time will transfer with me. Going from a State to County job more money and better benefits. I hope to know something within the next month.

Hurrah, the Vet said that Henry’s left eye is doing excellent. He is surprised by the great progress due to the complications he had in that eye. Next appointment next Wednesday at 2:15 PM. I am also broker then broke. I need my tax return which is supposed to be deposited on the 25th of February.

Henry has a follow-up today I will let you know the outcome as soon as I know.

Henry is doing better. He is trying to scratch at his left eye. But, he has a protective collar on. He is eating and drinking and appears to be in less pain. He is also keeping the eye open and it looks good. Hope the Vet thinks so on Tuesday. Three weeks and the stitches come out of his eye. I will be glad when I can discontinue giving him his eye medicine. I have to get up at 2 AM every morning then again at 8 AM to give it to him.
I watched an excellent movie last night, The Bourne Identity. Very good. Matt Damon really does a good job with the part. I hope there is a sequel.
I might get a pay per view movie tonight not sure. I hate football and there is nothing on because of the Super Bowl.

Henry had his follow-up check up. Doctor says everything looks good. He has another follow-up on Tuesday at 2:15 PM. He finally ate a little while ago.

Henry is home right now. He does not look bad. He has stitches in his left eye and eye lid. He is still very sleepy. I will put his medication in his eye later. He was very happy to see me. He was wagging his tail while trying to close his eyes. He has a follow-up appointment tomorrow at 11:15 AM. Total bill for the left eye only $1355 and $101 for medicine at Walgreens.

Henry’s surgery had complications. Only one eye was done. However, the doctor says that he will recover. The other eye will have to be done either next week or within a couple of months.

Henry is going for surgery tomorrow. He is currently at the Groomers. I hope they call me soon. I have to get him feed so he doesn’t eat after 8 PM. I hope everything goes excellent tomorrow. I will update everyone as soon as I know.

Henry’s surgery is scheduled for January 24, 2003. I have a very busy week ahead. Have a new CD from Mercy Me. “Spoken For” is my favorite song on it.

I took Henry to the Vet Ophthalmologist yesterday. The bad news is he definitely has a cataract in the left eye. The worse news is he has a small developing one in the right eye. The even worse news is that it will cost $1800 to have both eyes done. So, I will be doing that in February. Off until Monday, kind of. I have to work overtime on Saturday but the money is needed with Henry’s problem.

This news with Henry is not starting my New Year off on the right foot. I hope that God provides some financial answers for me.

I received some very very bad news today. I had to take Henry to the Vet today for his annual. I was supposed to take him on Wednesday the 8th but noticed something wrong with his left eye Friday. He had a gray tint to his left eye. So, I called the Vet and had to take him in this morning. He has a cataract in the left eye. He has an appointment with a Vet who specializes in ophthalmology on Wednesday. This visit is going to cost $95.00 dollars and the surgery if he has to have is very expensive could be as high as $2000.00. I don’t know where I am going to get that kind of money. But, I can not let my dog go blind either.

This is my last post of this year. The next time I post it will be 2003. I hope this new year goes better for me. This year was more bad than good. I am hoping to change jobs or at last change locations in my current job. I am hoping to get more bills paid off and lose more weight. Thinking of going on the 14 day strict diet again in the middle of the next month. Well, to everyone I will see you in the New Year. I am not much for celebrating New Year’s Eve so I am spending it at home. Not working tonight.

I hope everyone’s Christmas was great! Mine was not bad. I had to work but it was slow. My brother’s birthday is tomorrow. Happy Birthday, Daniel! I will be changing the website after the New Year. Going to put up some updated pictures. Take care everyone.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TOO EVERYONE! REMEMBER THE REASON FOR THE SEASON! JESUS!

I went and saw Star Trek Nemesis and Lord of the Rings Two Towers yesterday. Both were excellent movies. 4 out of 5 stars on both. Look forward to buying both on DVD.

Today is Christmas Eve! Merry Christmas to everyone. I do not have to work today. I have Christmas Eve off and do not have to go to work until 10 PM tomorrow.
I will tell you that I will be glad this year will be over in a few days. This has not been an amazing year for me. However, I do think next year will be one for me. I am hoping to start a new employer next year. Same kind of job. But, new employer hopefully. Or if at my present employer maybe at least a new location. Well, I think there will be a lot of new stuff for me next year. On the debt front I should have at least 4 major bills paid off next year. Still on track to getting all bills paid off in 2 years.