Another Good Day For Jessie

Rachel took Jessie swimming this morning then Subway for lunch. They came home for awhile then went to Stony Creek and walked a bit around the lake.

When they got home she watched a home video where almost the entire movie was opening presents for birthdays and Christmas. After Rachel left she continued to watch the video and after it was finished she gathered all the "toys" that she has in the family room and lined them all up by the coffee table. Then she rearranged them a couple of times. They were gifts she had gotten for Christmas and Easter. I'm not sure what was going through her mind, but she was having fun. She's definitely looking forward to her birthday next week, where she can get her "ten presents".




Jon worked in his garden for several hours but got overheated and was not feeling well the rest of the day. He really should have taken today off from doing anything since the last 3 days at work were awful. He needs to rest.

I had a meeting this morning then I went to Office Depot and got Lois' prayer letter run, then had it folded at Chris' work. Post office to get stamps and our mail. Doreen had cut down all the tall weeds in back of the workshop, in preparation for cement to be poured on Friday. I also spent a couple hours outside doing yard work. I am very pleased that I can do as much as I have been. I still hurt, but nothing like I used to.

Memorial Day

Jessie had a GREAT day. She did a lot of laughing and seemed very happy. Since today was our 3rd day in a row home (ahhhh!) we went to Michael's to look around, Walgreen's to pick up a prescription and McDonald's for a pop and ice cream cone. Diane and Randie came by after they shopped at Wiegand's. I did several loads of wash, paperwork and Jessie put on all the address labels for "Aunt" Lois' prayer letter. She LOVES doing this project and she does a great job. Jon worked and looked like something the cat dragged in, so to speak, when he got home. Three 12's are just plain hard.

A Quiet Restful Day

No "attacks" for Jessie. She was using her iPad and cards and beads all day. She did not want to go outside and swing. I watched a previous sermon from church that I missed and rested. Very quiet today, except for a short thunderstorm with hail.

Friday and Saturday

FRIDAY  Jessie wanted to go to breakfast, so Rachel took her for scrambled eggs and dry toast. They came back and later went to Meijer's to return pop bottles. In the afternoon while I was out doing errands, Jess complained of pain so Jon gave her some medicine. She was better after she rested. The same thing happened today, also. Today she also slept for 1 1/2 hours.

I received the blood work via internet today, SATURDAY, that was done on Tuesday and Thursday. Her liver numbers have come down but are still high. She has multiple gall stones, one being very large. Still no word of the special blood work done.

Rachel came and helped me with the deck. It was so very hot outside, her cheeks were rosy red! I'm grateful for her help. She did a great job. Kylee and Lynzee have helped me in the past, but we just couldn't connect this year. I'm thrilled that I was able to do as much as I did! Now we just need cooler weather so we can enjoy the deck.

Jessie's No-Good, Terrible Afternoon

I received a call this morning from the NP that Jessie's blood work taken on Tuesday was abnormal and she wanted her to go to the hospital right away. Her liver functions were extremely high. Jon came home from a class at work and we were in the ER around noon, I think.

Jessie fought, kicked and screamed getting the IV in, but the tech was very good and got it in the first time. She also had an abdominal ultrasound. Many thanks goes to the technician who did the exam while Jessie sat in a wheelchair and stood up. She has gall stones and something with the liver, although there are no masses or tumors in the liver. Praise God!

Our Gastro doctor was consulted, he ordered more blood work that takes 2 days to get results, so they sent her home. I think they would have kept her if not for the 2-day waiting period for blood work. Prayers would be appreciated that any of the gall stones do not move, and especially get stuck. That would not be good.

She seems to be good right now. She is happily on her iPad and playing with her cards. She doesn't want to go to bed, but Jon and I do !!!

I'm Here

I don't have time right now to blog. We went away for a couple days and Jessie had "an attack" the last night there and also tonight. Jon and I think it's her gall bladder. She is scheduled for a gall bladder ultrasound on Friday. Prayers would be greatly appreciated.

I will elaborate and post pictures of our trip to Indiana for the weekend in the next couple of days.

The Tree Is Almost Down

The most noteworthy incident that happened today is the taking down of our mammoth 100 ft tree in the back yard. There were 3 men, and they weren't young either. Their bucket only goes as high as 65 feet and the tree is over 100 feet. It's amazing how they get it down. They sure earn every penny they make, and I hope it's quite a few pennies.