Well, we managed to get through the first of last year without going insane, and it looks like we are starting out rough again this year. Please pray for John and his family as they are going through a tough time right now. As most of you know, John's mother (Betty) is from England and that is where most of her family still is. Her sister, Sarah, is currently very sick with Alzheimer's and lung cancer and she received word earlier this week that Sarah is now in a coma. The priest has already been to see Sarah to say the prayer of dying (they are devout Catholics). Then to top that off, John received a call from his older brother Jim on Saturday to say that he had just been diagnosed with lung cancer. Jim does not know how advanced it is yet; he went in for tests on Tuesday and will be meeting with the oncologist later today. He seems to be in good spirits, but says that the waiting on the test results is the worse part right now.
Fortunately, every one here has finally gotten over the stomach virus that we had. Everyone came down with it except Camryn. On Monday, Sara fainted while she was at work. I came home to take her to the doctor, who checked out her lungs, ears, etc. I asked her if she could run some tests to check for low blood sugar or low iron since this is not the first time it has happened, although it has been over a year since the last "episode". Well, the glucose test came back just barely in the normal range and this was after Sara had had some oatmeal, strawberries and TWO Dr Peppers. Obviously, her sugar was low when she fainted. On Tuesday, we got the results of the iron test and she also has low iron. So. . . .the doctor has told her to start taking an iron supplement, eat first thing in the morning and try to eat something every two to three hours to keep the blood sugar level.
I thank God every day for my good health. I know I can stand to lose some of the weight I've put back on, but my blood pressure, sugar and everything else are in good shape, so lots to be thankful for. John has now gone over a year without smoking. I AM SO PROUD OF HIM!!! He continues to have trouble with gout, but the medicine helps keep it at bay a little.
Love to everyone out there! There are days when I get homesick for Michigan (not too much during the winter), but think of everyone almost daily.
4 comments:
So glad you are all over the bug. We will definitely keep Uncle John's family in our thoughts and prayers. BTW.... tell him WOW!! How awesome is that, that he has quit smoking!!! (I didn't even know he was trying.) That is just incredible. I'm so proud of him!
And tell sara to eat. I know it can be crazy with a baby in the picture but she has to take care of herself too!
And we miss all of you sooo much. This summer is going to be amazing to see everyone!
Glad you all are better. We were going to Bart, Paula and the kids this weekend but since they are just getting over their bug, we are staying away. Can't afford to bring anything back to Joe's mom and dad. Speaking of winter, we got over 13 inches of snow yesterday and guess who has the day off. School closed!!!!!! It is beautiful. Maybe I'll try to get some pictures today. Speaking of health, I am still battling the suspected heriated disc in my back. I was miserable all weekend but have gotten a little relief this week. I am tired of not being able to do much because of the pain. I am giving this physical therapy two more weeks and then if I am not much improved, will be having a conversation with my doctor.
Also, will pray for John's family and you guys.
Just want to send my congrats to John for staying off the Cigs for so long...I know how tough it is to stay off them. Everyone take care and will be keeping John's family in my prayers.
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