Mark

So I normally write stories about the kids, since they tend to be the most entertaining these days, but Mark caused enough drama today to get his own post so here the story:

Mark hasn't been to the doctor in years, so I mention it occasionally. Well Sunday he started feeling horrible and Monday wasn't any better. By Tuesday he couldn't hardly pick up either of the kids or tie his shoes, so I said you are going to the doctor. So he went in today ~ I don't think either of us really expected anything serious, maybe he would just get some meds and that would be good. Well he called me after the appt., cause he was going to run some errands for me and he said he had bad news. The doc wanted him to go straight to the hospital and stay the night. Apparently the doc thought he might have tetanus since about 10 days again he stepped on a nail, but decided he didn't need a shot since it pretty much just went through his shoes and barely touched his foot. Hopefully everything will be fine, he does feel better than he did yesterday, but still they wanted him there for observation. AJ doesn't really understand and on the way home from the hospital he asked if dad was almost feeling better. Kids always seem to ask the questions that require the greatest thought in how to answer. We are praying that in the morning he will be released.... he is supposed to be getting an IV through the night and a shot I believe. He also had to see a neurologist. I asked him why and Mark said it was to check his brain to see why he didn't go get that shot! Seriously though to anyone that reads these if you think you need that tetanus shot GET IT!! If he isn't making a lot of progress by morning then the neurologist may decide to give him a shot that would help him get better but could cause renal (kidney) failure. Obviously I was trying to fight off a panic attack so my mind was drawing a blank as to what renal was. On the way home from the hospital I was talking to a friend that works in the medical field and she asked if I knew what renal was... I told her I couldn't remember but I whatever it was I was sure I didn't want it failing! Anyways I guess it isn't a significant chance that that would happen, but in this family those little chance seem to be attracted to us! Speaking off I'm hoping to start a new blog or website or something that would spread that word about Essure Procedure and the issues I have been through with that, since no where is it mentioned that what happened to me is a possibility! (If you read this and don't know what I am referring to feel free to email and I'll explain.)

So sorry for this lengthy non-laugh story, but please pray for Mark tonight and that we will have some good news in the morning!!