The Ride of my Life....

Dear Family and friends....

I took the ride of my life this afternoon as I experienced for the first time "Nitrous" (laughing gas). Nitrous oxide is a mild sedative used for light sedation in the dental clinic usually prior to giving local anesthetic. The purpose of this post is not to share a science lesson but to share with you the awesome time that I had.

To share something personal with y'all, I have never in my life tasted or used any type of drugs or alcohol so to experience the effects of a sedative substance on my central nervous system was a bit nerve racking.

The session started with a light little nose piece placed on my face with a 6 liter/min flow of 100% O2 followed by a 50% mix of N2O & O2. After about 3 minutes my head began to feel light and my fingers tingled. My arms felt heavy and my body was totally relaxed... I had never felt such peace and comfort in my life......... I felt like I was on that psychedelic ride in "Charley and the Chocolate Factory". At that point, I could have delivered a baby or had my leg amputated and probably wouldn't have cared much. After about 15 minutes of this I had enough wits about me to say that was enough and they brought me back to 100% O2 until I blew off the residual nitrous. All in all it was a crazy ride. I could never figure out why Dad got the laughing gas for a routine teeth cleaning when I was younger, ?, but I sure understand now.....

OK, so in the church we don't do drugs or drink, and I know now why... (probably pretty addictive), but, in a professional and medical setting, I will probably be a benefactor of its amazing sedative powers...

So next time you head to the dentist for a routine cleaning or a tooth restoration or extraction, be sure to ask for the gas to help sooth and calm your fears...

That's all for now.... Happy lives and happy BBQing.....

Warning::: If your are pregnant, think you are pregnant, or planning on impregnating, you should avoid exposure to Nitrous Oxide...

Additional notes: "It is much less toxic than alternatives, such as chloroform, with far less risk of explosion than ether. The main use for N2O is usually as a mild sedative and analgesic. It helps to allay anxiety that many patients may have toward dental treatment, and it offers some degree of painkilling ability."

References:
I.E. Eger, Nitrous Oxide (New York, Edward Arnold Ltd, 1985).

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"The Time Has Come....."

From the Front Yard... To the Back Yard.....
We hope you can share in some of our joy as we share with you the befores and afters of our move.......Here is the "be-4" of the master bedroom.... "Go get um Natalie......"
This is the after.... I love playing Tarzan & Jane........ and yes... for those of you who are wondering, that is "Brady Bunch" green brought to life in the 21st century....

This is the "be-4" of my office....3 coats of primer later....
And the finished product..... We still have some chair-rail molding to hang but that will come later....The "be-4" of the front room .....A quick "timeout" from the move for a playful girl....

And the close to finished product....

And now for Natalie's pride and joy... the long anticipated unveiling of the nursery.....

The "be-4" of Kyrie's room....

The long long after........ Nat worked long and hard and it turned out so cool.... and yes kyrie loves her room..... Kyries reaction when we took her into her room for the first time.....

Kyrie's little face says it all.... We are so lucky and grateful to our Heavenly Father for His loving hand and help in our lives. Our little home is a huge blessing and we love every inch of it.... For those of you who are wondering when the best time to come to Kentucky to visit is, the time is now and until we have to leave.... Don't miss the chance if you have it to come to this part of the country. It is so beautiful and so much fun......

Happy BBQing

"Put on your sunday clothes and have your picture took." (Hello Dolly)

Of course Kyrie feels as good as she looks!

It's Sunday and Kyrie's looking good! It's one of our last Sunday's before moving into our house, hence the piles of boxes everywhere. This Sunday Kyrie donned a blue dress from Gymboree that Natalie got for over 75% off. Yeah, I rock!
When I grow up I want to be a dentist just like my daddy! The scrubs are just a little to baggy, but whatever!