Just a quick post

I keep thinking I'll post about Bobby's health challenges over the past few years, but every time I think about it, I just don't want to go there emotionally. Someday, just not now. It's hard enough sometimes just dealing with the present.

He was diagnosed and began treatment for systemic lupus last spring. Some days it's just horrible for him. He hasn't felt like himself in so long. I hate it and so does he. Today he is completely miserable. He has been nauseated for 4 days now, his head hurts, his joints hurt (hips, wrists, knees, back, ankles, you name it). His hands and feet are swollen, he just hurts.

He missed work Thursday, Friday and today because of it all. He fakes feeling well most of the time. In addition to the lupus, he suffers with migraine headaches, several a month. He also has had a lot of trouble with kidney stones. He was in pain with one just this weekend.

He has a great attitude and so do I... most of the time. Then there are those dark moments that creep in and make us wonder, "Will this EVER get any better?" At least we know that it will only last in this lifetime. I'd like to believe he is being tried and tested so he may someday be able to help someone else who is suffering as he is now. We have a lot of faith, but it is being tested.

We have awesome friends and family who remember us in their prayers, offer words of encouragement and serve us beyond belief. Thank you to all of you for your love and support.

Thanks for listening... this too shall pass.

Day Shift =)

Tomorrow Bobby starts day shift! Woo Hoo!

Not sure if he'll make it a whole day, he's recovering from yet another surgery. Friday he had an epididymectomy - (right side). You'll have to look that one up ;) He's very sore but doing well.

Just after 'knocking' him out with anesthesia, his temporary tooth was knocked out by the anesthesiologist. It was cemented back in place while he was asleep. Because of that mishap, the doc decided to put the tube up his nose, then his nose began to bleed profusely...from both sides and wreak havoc again later in recovery. Needless to say, it has been a bloody, painful weekend. We're glad it's over and looking forward to day shift.

Bobby really loves his new job, it's been just over two months. He's working at Medicine Lodge where he processes surgical tools and implants, mostly for the spine, and gets them ready to ship.

I still plan on posting more about his health and medical adventures, just not tonight. It's already too late and it'll take me a while if I give any detail.

Happy December everyone! I hope those of you who are LDS were able to watch and or listen to the First Presidency's Christmas Devotional tonight, it was awesome! Chandler (14) had the opportunity to attend the devotional in the Conference Center with a friend and his family. Pretty cool, huh?

Have a wonderful season, and go make someone smile :)