This is a weekly Meme run by J. Kaye's Book Blog. Post the books completed last week, the books you are currently reading, and the books you hope to finish this week.This past week was one of those weeks were I felt as though my life was picked up and thrown into a tumble dryer and spun out of control. To cut a long story short I had an MRI on Thursday and found out I have 11 non specific small lesions in my brain. Don't ask what this means, I've been told I could have MS, Vasculitis, or they could be from migraines or many other things, it could possibly even be nothing. In short I have absolutely no idea and won't know until I see a neurologist hopefully within the next few months.
Sadly Sheree (Teddyree) and I missed out on going to scrapbook camp which we were both very disappointed about. But on another note this amazing friend of mine took me to all the horrible appointments I had and not only took me to the MRI but stayed in the room with me and kept her hand on my leg just so I wouldn't be so scared and I'd know I wasn't alone. I am so lucky and grateful to have a friend like her in my life.
The funny thing about my book blog is it's nice to be able to tell this stuff to people who are kind and compassionate but won't drown you in sympathy. It's easier to say it here than it is to tell most of the people in my life. The truth is I am a little scared, there seem to be so many possibilities and none of them are anything I want. But I am not going to sit around worrying, I have always been a positive person and I know that there is nothing I can do about this, so I'm going to get on with life and try not to think about it until I know something for sure.
So needless to say, I didn't do much reading. I did however, finish The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen which I really enjoyed.
This week:
Splendor by Anna Godbersen - this is the final book in the Luxe series which I have loved. If finally arrived in the mail this week so I'm looking forward to reading it.
Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts - this is the second book in the Bride Quartet. I don't read a lot of Nora Roberts but I loved the first one. Teddyree gave me a voucher for this book and my daughter picked it up on the weekend and when she handed it she said 'here's your happy pill'. She also read the first book and it really is just like having a little happy pill. We all need those every now and again.
An Echo in the Bone by Diana Gabaldon - I am now 16 hours into this 47 hour audio book and still loving it. I really wish I'd had more time this week to listen as I only listened to 6 hours but that's life.
What are you reading this week?
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35 comments:
I just got Splendor and can't wait to get started. I MUST get these others out of the way first! :)
My goodness that sounds very worrying. Thank goodness for good friends who can be with you.
My thoughts are with you as you go through this stressful time.
I am waiting for Bed of Roses to turn up at the library. I liked the first one.
After reading the first part of your post, I can't read about the books. My mouth literally fell open and I am stunned. I cannot imagine what you are going through right now. I love your attitude about moving forward. When all hell breaks loose, I do take a moment to panic, cuss, and scream. Then I get busy. ;) Let us know if we can help. Okay?
I am so far behind on my reading. I just ca't seem to find the time, but need to make some. Love your attitute. Sending well wishes your way and hope everything turns out okay.
An Echo in the Bone looks so wonderful! In audio too! Thats so great!
Hi Alaine :)
I popped in from my RSS feeds to comment on how lovely those three books look lined up together, and now that I've read through your post more carefully, I'm glad today was the day that I took the time to visit. Well, I guess I just want to let you know that I'm thinking of you and hoping you get some concrete answers about your MRI results soon and things are not as scary as they may sound right now. The unknown is always quite frightening. Hopefully the facts won't be.
On to book talk. ;)
I've always loved the Luxe covers. They're so lush and complelling, don't you think? I've only read the first so far, but of course have the second and third on the shelf. I must catch up on that one... the first book was highly entertaining.
Alaine - Sending you good wishes and prayers that the answers will be the least frightening of the possibilities! I admire your strength and courage through this ordeal.
I'm glad you have a great friend like Teddyree in your life!
Also glad to hear that you are being positive and moving forward! I'm sending well wishes and prayers your way!
Another great set of books this week!
Sounds like you have a good friend there, I think a lot of what happens with family is that if they do not talk about it it does not exist. My hubby is like that especially when I stumble around the house. I always tell my family that we will deal with things when they happen an just do the best you can. And yes the waiting can be hell..take care
Thanks everyone, yes my husband is in shut down mode, I know he's scared but he will not talk about it but I know he is just trying to deal with it in his own way. I have Teddyree so it's not so bad, we have laughed and cried about many things and this is just another.
J. Kaye, my first response was to laugh with Sheree, then it was more like, OMG, then it was I'm strong I can get through anything, then I had a major meltdown and now I'm hanging in there.
Aww Alaine I'm so sorry to read about this crappy crap going on right now. But don't worry and jump to conclusions, which I know is hard to do. Wait and see what the neurologist says and go from there.
And ask questions! Don't be afraid to ask questions. And nothing is too stupid. Also bring someone else with you in case you miss something. You should feel like you know something or have a plan of action leaving the physician's office. Be positive. Whatever it is, and it may be nothing, you can deal with and survive. We are here for you Pumpkin!
Hey where else would I have been this week besides with you (oh I know ... hiding under the bed LMAO)
Made me cry reading all the lovely comments, aren't book blogging pals just the sweetest :-)
hmm maybe we need a little "Bed of Roses" read-a-long. We could both do with a 'feel good' read.
Yes book bloggers really are the best!
I'm game for a read along if you are, just let me know! I really don't think I can do Splendor right now.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I spent the weekend in hospital as well, I have a rare form of migraines, and lesions as well )mine are from strokes though). I am sorry you are going thorough this and you missed going to the scrapbook camp.
It looks as though you have a fun selection of books for the week. My Monday is here: http://www.rundpinne.com/2009/11/what-are-you-reading-mondays_09.html
Teddy is the best girl.. Loads of love to her and you! I am telling you Aline, it is just nothing. Don't you worry. Well anyway I will put a courier to our dear Lord and tell him to keep you all safe and sound for me :)
That should take our case as a priority in his list ;) :D
i have been following your reading on GoodReads and I knew this is what you r going to read/ review :)
Take care! :)
oh my. I will have you in my prayers! Big Hugs
Thanks Veens you are the sweetest and book bloggers really are the best!
Thanks for all your prayers, I appreciate it!
Alaine...I'm so glad you have such a good friend in Sheree. It makes it so much easier to go through the tough stuff.
You and Sheree have had a tough week! Take care of yourself.
~Jenn M.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I admire your attitude! I'm glad you have such a strong friend!
Your line up of books looks great!
I picked up Bed of Roses this week : ) You've got me interested in the Luxe series. Have to check that out.
Alaine, i'm sending you positive thoughts and hugs. I know how unsettled everything must seem at the moment. I'll keep you in my prayers.
Wow! A good list of books and your blog is so pretty. I want to read BED OF ROSES. I loved the first book. I really like Nora Roberts' books.
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what an awful week you have had. I hope it turns out to be nothing. Sending hugs down the line.
Alaine,
I know just what you are going through. I had an MRI on Tuesday and while I don't have lesions - I have a lot of crazy symptoms. I had brain surgery to help with my Chiari and cysts (syrinx) they found in my spinal column in July, felt better in September and then all the symptoms hit again in October and I've been going downhill since. The MRI showed that my syrinx are shrinking, but the symptoms aren't going away.
The not knowing is the hardest - it's like I can deal with a diagnosis when I have it (they haven't ruled out MS for me either), but the not knowing and the pain is tough.
Email me any time you need to talk because I definitely understand.
Good luck with your reading this week.
Oh, I love the covers to all three books you'll be reading this week! They all look beautiful and sort of similar :) I love Eeyore btw :) my list is here.
I love your attitude toward this whole thing. I'll be keeping you and your family in my prayers, I'm sure everyone's a bit scared.
At least you have some pretty books to keep you company this week.
A friend went through this very recently, the not knowing is the hardest ((hugs)). Stay postitive!
I need to start on that Roberts trilogy. Great week!
You already have Splendor and I haven't even read Envy yet.
I have read the first two books for the series Splendor is in. I must read the third and then this one.
I should give the Nora Roberts series that you are reading a go. She is such a huge author that I tend to skip over her just based on her hugeness. *shrug*
Take your time with ECHO. Glad that you are still listening and am so very curious what your final take will be.
Teedyree eluded to me last week about your horrid week. I am very sorry for all of it.
I am going to be sending you an email shortly. In the meantime please know that I have been keeping you in my prayers.
hey, are you OK?? If you need anything, groceries/ whatever, drop me a line, OK?? Hope you're feeling better soon, cheers K
Alaine,
I'm so sorry you got such potentially scary news. I will be thinking of you and sending up prayers that it is the most minor of all the possibilities. You are definitely truly blessed to have a friend like Teddyree.
And it looks like you have a lovely reading week planned. Here's to a load of enjoyment!
OCH Alain I know the UNKNOWN is what drives you crazy I remember all too well when THEY found a small lump on my right breast I will be grateful to the nurse in my DR's office for the rest of my life She is the one who said I should get a Mammogram I had just had my 40th birthday.
Yes the Biopsy came back positive but was contained in the Duct.
I too had amazing friends and family so bless you Sheree for being there.
Prayers and Hugs for you.
I have not read splendor but will put it on my list. Like you not a huge fan of NR but I have enjoyed some of her trilogies I will have to take a look at this one.Love the covers....
You take care now & try not to worry.
I'll be praying that it isn't anything serious Alaine. Hugs to you. I bought Echo in the Bone even though I still need to work my way through the whole series that's sitting on my shelf. Same with the Splendor series. I have them all - just need to read them. Take care!
I love all the covers of these books. I must read Splendor and the others in that series. Great picks!!!
This week I'm reading...
New Moon
Her Fearful Symmetry
Dracula
An Echo in the Bone? What a fantastic title! I've never heard of it though. I'm out of the loop after taking a very long break. But I'm back now! :)
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