Really. Sometimes it is. I have a hard time deciding on something that sounds both clever and relevant, and sometimes it just doesn't come to me. Usually it's on the weeks when I feel like I don't have much to report, so I can't come up with a trend to make the title or anything. Oh well.
First things first. I went to the doctor this morning, finally. I just hadn't gotten around to making an appointment. His name is Dr. Ahmed and he was very nice and professional. I will be seeing him again at the end of November. He suggested that I start lowering the doses of some of my medications gradually, just to keep myself from experiencing too many side effects or long-term damage. I agreed because he says that once the RA is in remission you do not need to be on such large doses. He is doing it very slowly, but I will keep a good eye on it and watch for any adverse effects. The bill from his office was about $100, but the total was closer to $200, so they might be sending another bill after it gets submitted to the insurance. I also had to go to a lab to get my blood drawn. I called Dr. Khalaf's office to have them fax the records to my new doctor and the secretary didn't say anything about outstanding bills. I haven't been to his office since April, so I don't think there is anything to worry about there.
We are going to have zone conference this week, and Elder Yoshihiko Kikuchi of the Seventy is coming. He has been a member of the Seventy forever! Hopefully Elder Braeden Sorensen won't be jealous. I am fairly certain Elder Kikuchi is from Tokyo because I found an article about Japan in an old Ensign about how Elder Kikuchi was in the first stake presidency in Japan which was created in Tokyo. Actually, we also met a lady yesterday from Japan while we were tracting. She was very nice, but her husband who is another Christian denomination tells her not to accept anything from people who come knocking on the door, but she had many Mormon friends. It even sounded like she'd investigated for a while but her Buddhist parents didn't want her to join or something. Oh well. She lives down the street from the Relief Society president, so only time will tell.
We did make it to the temple on Tuesday. It was a very peaceful session. And as far as decision-making goes, I have decided to come home in December. If I've calculated it correctly, I will be departing Houston on December 1. Wow! That sounds really close. I'm getting kind of excited, but I am determined to stay focused. We were at the home of the assistant ward mission leader last night and he said that when you get released they just say, "Okay. You're released. You can take your name tag off now." It was weird to think about it. So I've decided not to. But, "I'll be home for Christmas, you can plan on me!" I
In the meantime, study hard all you people heading back to school. School starts here today, and the first football game is supposed to be on Friday. Here, high school football is everything. Life basically revolves around it for three to four months.
Today we are having a p-day party, just us girls. We'll be making red velvet cupcakes and just lounging around. Thanks for the pics of the day at Ross park. Cassidy: you look like Grace Kelly, girl. Seriously. Go get 'em. And Dad: is that your muscle man face? Very smooth. Eli: more handsome everytime I see you. But I do not know where the Seaworld Tycoon game is. Possibly in my computer, but if it's not there, I'm not sure. I will keep Grandma Ricks in my prayers, but I know that whatever happens, it will be the Lord's will.
Much love,
Sister Whitney Mikell Sorensen
PS Please shine!
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