He puts up with my crap.

My husband is a know-it-all!

We had no plans today. No parties to attend. No meetings to be at. No shopping or cooking to do. What? Can it be? I stayed in bed until 10:15. I ate a donut and drank diet coke for breakfast. I felt like I was young again. Ok, I’m not that old, but donuts and diet coke for breakfast is a rare occasion for obvious reasons. I painted the baseboards that have been taped and ready for about 3 months or maybe more. I pulled out a dead palm tree in my living room and replanted a new one. I made a list of other projects I want to finish before my neice-in-law’s bridal shower is here. And as of now, I blogged. We go to dinner tonight, and stop by the blogoversary party at the Strykers. Ahhh, a day well spent. See you next time!

The next procedure is scheduled for March 8th. The plan is to do it with a laser, no incision. I’m hopeful that it works, but nervous. Even though the other option is way more invasive at least it would be all gone for sure. I’m putting my trust in this guy. God cover him!

My son amazes me continually. Actually, the resiliance of children is fantastic! I was really worried about telling him that he was going to have more surgery. Jared and I sat with him and explained it. I waited for the tears, the fit…all he said was, “Ok.” Then to top it off, he was supposed to go to a birthday party today for his best friend. He was really anticipating it. He came into our room this morning and said, “Mom, I don’t think I should go to the party. I’m not feeling up to it.” I wish I could say I was so respsonsible at 8 years old. I probably would have dragged myself there and tried to act like everything was fine! Kids are amazing!

Dammit! Pardon my language but as I sit here with a bad taste in my mouth from eating the words I typed last night, I am frustrated.

What a day of disappointment. We went to the hospital excited for the prospect of Christian leaving through the doors somewhat like one of those soap ads of a guy running through the fields. This was going to be it! (Cue ominous music) The phone rings at the nurses station. “Mrs. Bangs Dr. Freedman would like to speak to you.”
ME: Hello
HIM: In doing the xray we found a lot more lesions (tumors). Its too much to deal with today.
ME: What do we do now?
HIM: We removed the stent, it was difficult, but we decided to put in another one. I wouldn’t want the remaining lesions to cause him to be symptomatic again.(Throw up) But, these are totally benign.
ME:(almost in tears) OK
HIM: I’ll be out to show you the xrays when I finish and talk about what’s next.
ME:(Barely holding it together)OK, goodbye.

So, our excitement was dashed and thoughts of telling Christian were hanging over my head.

So, more surgery is in order. I’m thankful it’s treatable at this point. It is really difficult to watch your baby undergo the drugs and tubes and …everything.

Thanks to everyone who reads this and has been praying. Could you tarry one (more) hour? For all the babies…for Kai Terentieff, for all the sickness and the struggle that life offers. He’s called me (and you) to endure…endure…endure!

With Love

Tomorrow Christian gets the stent removed and gets checked for any re-growth or other growth. Pray for clear sailing, so to speak!

Thanks!

It’s that time again! Hope this one “outplays” the last one.

I decided to continue the Improv classes! I am so excited. I really love it! So, maybe you will see me on SNL, Michel…hee hee!

Did you watch apprentice? I missed it but realitynewsonline.com has a great recap..if you’re into vegetable porn. It’s funny!