Bumps

Ah geez...10 days since my last post and I'm sorry to say, no exercise in that time! No doubt many of you have either had the nasty flu bug going around, or know someone. Last Tuesday morning it hit Dylan with a vengeance and by night fall I was in the midst, too. Both of us had more of the respiratory symptoms, which was nice because there is always a little bit of panic when the digestive system gets involved. Between the sore ~ achy body, headache, coughing, nausea (but not vomiting) and exhaustion, we were both pretty much in bed for most of the week. Saturday Jackie had a ball game and then Dylan felt well enough to have his birthday celebration. He invited one friend and we stayed at the C'mon Inn. It was lots of fun and a good recognition for turning 9!

Upon return on Sunday, Dylan and Jackie took up a rousing game of Laser Tag. So rousing, in fact, that in his rush to prevent getting hit while still getting a good shot at Jackie, Dylan "miscalculated" and ran full force into the door frame of his room.... Off to the ER we went where he was diagnosed with a concussion...not serious, but enough to keep us very cautious. Having missed three full days of work last week and then Monday to monitor Dylan's situation, I've been swamped at work. I still only feel maybe 80%. So I had a bump in the road with the flu, and then a bump on D's head, and here we are...still out of shape.

While its definitely discouraging, its a good reminder to me of how precious and valuable good health is. When I think of how sick Kody has been for so long, it makes my heart ache. Not only does it bring back memories, but it accentuates Kody's daily struggle and how intensely I love him and want to help him get his life back. PLEASE help us to raise funds to fight this awful disease and PLEASE pray for Kody to get back on his feet. He is a fighter. He doesn't really complain. He just continues day in and day out to do what he can to control this thing. I know how difficult it is to remain hopeful, so please help him by sending your prayers and best wishes. And if you happen across this page, forward it to your friends so that they can donate and send prayers, too. We'll take all the help we can get!