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My life has been turned upside down, around, inside out, and any other way you can imagine in just the last two weeks. It has been totally CRAZY! It all started on July 28th, when Trent (my boyfriend) was hit by an SUV while skateboarding. Not only was he hit, but the jerk who did it just drove off and left him there. The minute after I walked in the door from work I received a call from the Chicago police telling me that he was in the Emergency Room....what!?!

I have to thank god every day that this accident wasn't something more severe. Yes, he did get hurt, and is still recovering, but he had no broken bones, and most importantly is still alive. Alive...after a Ford Explorer hit him, knocked him down, and drove over the top of him. It makes me sort of faint just thinking about what could of been. Anyway, after spending a few days in the hospital he gets to come home. "Yes," I think, but then on August 2nd something bad strikes again.

Trent had saved up while in Iraq to get a car, and he did just that. He bought a 1994 Isuzu Rodeo (which he was super excited about), and while driving it home for the first time was rear-ended by someone who then left as well. So, while waiting for a tow truck on the south side (definitely scary at moments) we were able to realize what bad luck we have.

To make matters worse, Trent got an infection in his knee (he had busted the skin open to the bone, and had stitches there), and had to be re-admitted to the hospital. So, four more days in there, and he was finally able to come home again yesterday. Hopefully for good.

As a side note: We are trying to get an apartment in Denver (we're moving in September), and the best prospect we had turned out to be a nightmare. The woman was supposed to send us pictures for 2 weeks now, and when we finally get them (the pictures are horrible....they are of absolutely nothing) she says that the rent is going to go up $150/month because Trent has no credit. He has never had a credit card, and luckily hasn't had to take out any loans. What do they want from him...he was a soldier for the last 4 years. HE FOUGHT IN IRAQ DAMMIT! He has money saved, and the want to jerk us around like that. Unbelievable.

This is an all new week, and my hopes are that things start looking up. The good thing is Lexi and Jeff are going to visit, and I'm positive that will be fun! Come on sunshine!