Return of Michael Jackson?

Michael Jackson could be identified by a glove, but no he isn't making a comeback. A year ago, my middle finger on my right hand developed a serious case of "eczema" as the dermatologist later diagnosed it. He gave me a medicated cream (Fluocinonide cream 0.05%) to use twice a day to help it return to normal and asked me to come back in in two months. After following very specifically his directions, the check-up appointment resulted in two things:

1. Another prescription ointment (Triamcinolone Acetonide ointment 0.1%). It is not a problem to have yet another prescription lotion around. They work great for dry skin. Instead of using the other one twice a day, I would use the first cream once during the day and the ointment before I go to bed at night. This leads to number 2.

2. I have to wear a freaking glove to bed each night! I almost laughed when he told me that I had to wear it to bed so it would keep the ointment from getting all over everything, but then he went on about how I can cut all the fingers except the middle finger off to make it more comfortable to sleep in. Not only did my finger have problems, but now I had to sleep with a one finger glove on.

He then told me that it should all clear up in six months and I can come back in for yet another return appointment. That was October in Tallahassee. Immediately, my mind fast forwarded six months and I thought "Yeah right, Dr. Chris. I'm gonna be at home and there is no way I am coming back so you can look at my finger."

Needless to say, my finger is much better thanks to my glove. And, I have about a ten year supply of medication cream/ointment.

The secret life of Joanna Scoresby

Since I've been home, I've been all over the United States. It kind of felt like I was in a "Where's Waldo?" book, but this week concluded all the fun of traveling. And, to top it all off, I accomplished some pretty amazing things.



I became a new mom! She is super cute, and I look pretty good for just having a baby. I got lots of wonderful comments on little Macey :)




I also graduated from Southern College of Optometry. Thank goodness all that schooling is over! Now if I could just find a job...

I'm pretty amazing, if I, Dr. Joanna Scoresby, newest 'mom' in the family, say so myself.

Too bad Janet and I were just bored and had a camera to amuse ourselves. I guess I can just be satisfied with being me. I can wait until the day when screaming babies and long years of graduate school are my own reality.

How do you enjoy being home?

Ever since I came home, everyone asks how it is to be home after being on my mission for 18 months. It is such a great question, however, I don't know how to answer it. Here is my dilemma: I haven't really been home enough to know.

When I walked off the plane Thursday night, my mom asked, "How would you like to go to Memphis this weekend?" So, Saturday morning my mom and I got on the car and drove to Ben and Shannon's.

After leaving Ben and Shannon's on my 1 week home anniversary, Mom and I drove forever (at least it felt like it!) to come home and then leave the next day to drive to Aberdeen, SD. We spent Easter weekend at Grandma Allred's house, which was a joy in and of itself.

Now, I've been home home for 5 days, and what a great time it's been. It's pretty much how it always has been: sleep in, eat good food, play Wii (that's something new), go to JoAnn's every single day this week, have Mom buy me stuff :)

Has it been worth it?

I think so. Here is why I think so:

1. I get to see Ben, Shannon, Tiger-kitty, and the newest edition, MACEY! I'd say this is a good reason why.



2. The Memphis temple is right down the street. Literally. I think I saw the temple every day I was there which was great since I hadn't seen one for 18 months.

3. Going to Grandma's is always a treat. She always spoils us.

4. Since being home, I've gotten a start on all my crafty things I've waited 18 months to do, I think I've gained the weight I lost right before I came home, and I am making my way up to pro status on Wii.

In my mind, it's been a productive two weeks. And, if you thought that sounded busy, it is only going to get busier with a trip to Provo and then another one back to Memphis. Isn't it great to be "home"?

Now that I have all this time on my hands I plan on devoting more time to the blog. Sorry for the state of my blog, but until I remember how to fully use a computer and the internet my blog will be under construction until that time.

Home Again, Home Again

I'm home after the 18 months I've spent in The Florida Tallahassee Mission. It is hard to believe that 18 months have already come and gone. While it is great to be at home with the family and living in my own home instead of tiny apartments with not much furniture, I will miss my mission.