Drake turned 9 September 30, and we held his party on Oct 14 (so his daddy would be off work and be there, of course).
We went back to Mayo for our one year checkup. Tony's kidney function is now at 15%, down 3 percent from June.
He has hurt daily from June, and had a week long attack of gout that left him crawling in the floor to the bathroom. Got over that....
And lost a week of work due to what we think was a kidney stone. B/c of all the cysts, the stone can't just slip out as normal ( a few days), it took much longer. Thank goodness for great parents that help out in times like these (loss of paycheck).
Our church is hosting a Benefit Sing tonight, with Southern Crossroads (group) for both Tony and another woman from our church with cancer. Praying for a good turnout and donations.
Tony's good friends from work (well, a company that uses his plant at times) gave us $500 today! Our Awesome God!!
He had a scope done for his reflux, but it came back clear, no ulcers. We figure its his kidneys pushing up on his chest and stomach (as per Mayo). He takes meds as needed for this.
He has a spot on his lung (PLEASE PRAY) that he had a ct scan for Friday. It could be scar tissue, or something more sinister (Please no).
I am enjoying the BEST salsa ever, from a local restaurant, Surchero's. It is wonderful!
We are trying to sell our boat for a little extra money, no offers yet.
Drake saw a ground rattler on the way back from the pond! It was around 12 inches long, and remained still enough for a cousin (on our property looking for more snakes, actually) to come kill it.
He later, on another day, found a 5 1/2 ' rattler out by the pond!
I am considering going back to work, or school (dh's choice) in case he has to stop working due to his kidneys. Prayers appreciated.
Hope you're having a great October!
Hi Tammy!
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for Tony and you, because the spouse also needs strenght, to go on.
I know I did and we all do, every day.
Thank God for your family and friends! And I hope your boat sells fast.
:)