Life has been absolutely crazy {and hard} lately and blogging has taken a back seat to the chaos. There's so much going on and quite honestly my mind has just been elsewhere.
On Friday {9/4} my mom came home sick from work. She said that she just felt like she had the flu. And then she started getting hives {and swelling} on her legs and had shooting pains...so then her mind went to shingles. Finally on Wednesday 9/9 Mom went to the doctor. The dr started examining her and her vitals were crazy. She was showing signs of a possible heart attack, diabetes, anemia, and a couple of others I can't remember. The doctor sent her straight to the ER. They did more testing there and everything came back okay except her thyroid. She was diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism/Thyrotoxicosis. We were actually a bit relieved when we learned of this. It's treatable and most of the time manageable. But, what we didn't realize is that mom had just gone through a Thyroid Storm and how serious it was. It caused mom to have a very enlarged heart and her body was basically shutting down. Thankfully she got to the hospital when she did and started being treated. She's now on heart medication, thyroid medication, an antibiotic and anxiety medication. The doctor said that she would be fine as long as she is taking these medications until she can see an endocrinologist. She didn't show any signs of cancer in her thyroid, but will need more extensive testing to rule it out for sure. She's at the endocrinologist right now and we should know more after this appt. We would appreciate any and all prayers you would be willing to lift up for us.
And...Mason is having trouble in school. This is another post for another time...but he is having issues with following directions, talking too much, and not listening. My sweet little five year old got a referral on the 15th day of Kindergarten! This mama heart is shattered!
Anyhow...I thought a currently post would be a good post for today! It's been forever since I have blogged.
Watching >> Football...tis the season!
Looking forward to >> trips coming up! Round top the first of October, then maybe a trip to Winstar with the group we camp with at Labor/Memorial Day, camping at JellyStone for their Fall Fiesta, The pumpkin patch at Mainstay Farms, The Polar Express at the Texas State Railroad in November, and camping at Beaver's Bend in December. There are a few others in the works, but these are a for sure!
Feeling >> stressed, sick, tired, heartbroken
Laughing at >> not a lot lately. I mean, Mason is funny all the time...but things have just been hard lately. Not to be a debbie downer, just being honest.
Listening to >> Soul on Fire by Third Day.
Planning >> So many trips {see "looking forward to"}
Enjoying >> All of the family time we have had lately. With just our little family of three, and with both my side of the family and Nates. Just love it. Mason was grounded from all electronics this weekend due to his behavior at school and we seriously had a great weekend. We went out to supper on Friday and had the best one we've had in a while!
Dreading >> news. lots and lots of news. But praying for the absolute best.
Wanting >> for mom to get good news from the endocrinologist and management for her illness and for her to just feel better, and for Mason to have a good day at school.
Encouraged by >> The bible, She Reads Truth, First 5 app and sweet sweet friends!
What are you currently up to?