Isaac

Lately I have been noticing that Isaac has been going to the bathroom a lot lately. This always perks my interest since I have had so many battles with bladder infections, UTI's, as well as almost Kidney infections (not a good activity!) I was trying to figure out if he said he had to go to the bathroom because he wanted to get out of doing chores, or if he really had something going on. I received a note from his teacher on Tuesday stating that he had been using the bathroom quiet often, and that it had been recently. Isaac might try to get away with things at home, but when it comes to school he is the teachers pet. : ) Anyway so I asked him if it hurt to go potty, which I have done before this and each time he has replied no, I just have to go potty.

I told him that if it hurts that he needs to tell me so that I can get him help and make it better. Wednesday Morning he said that it felt like a bee had stung him when he went pee. I made an appointment for Isaac to see the doctor, for that afternoon. I kept him home, and by the time we went to the doctor I thought I might have made a mistake because he was bouncing off the walls. hahahaha

We had him go potty in a cup and turned it in. The doctor examined him and said that everything looked normal from the outside, so I thought okay we are good. Then the results came back and said they found traces of blood in his urine and red blood cells. If it had been white blood cells that would have meant there was an infection, but there wasn't any.

The doctor said he wants to rule out Kidney Stones so we have an ultrasound on Monday afternoon. I have a feeling that the doctor feels it is something else but wants to rule out the Kidney Stones first. After that we will go from there. The doctor thinks there might be a blockage, if there isn't any Kidney Stones, among other things. He wouldn't really get into it. We should get our results back hopefully anywhere in between 24 to 48 hrs. We will be keeping everyone updated. : )

Turning to the Lord

I wanted to update everyone on what is going on with my hubby's warrant officer packet. We received the news last week that my hubby's waiver (for being in for 12 yrs) was disapproved. Meaning he has been in too long to become a warrant officer, because there are others who are just as qualified and have been in for less years. At first we were pretty bummed out by the news, but then we thought about it and could not deny seeing the Lords hand in this.

Though we don't know exactly what the Lord has in store for us, we are turning to Him and seeking his will. Something that has come to both of our minds is retiring when 20yrs comes around. We weren't sure as to when we were going to retire and what to do from that point. We felt to wait and see what happens with my hubby's Warrant Packet. That was going to be our decision maker. If he made it we would stay in for 30 yrs and if not then we would retire when the 20 yrs mark came.

So that is the plan right now. So for now we will be here in Fort Bragg, gearing up for my hubby to deploy for his fourth tour, which is coming up pretty quick! We are enjoying each others company and taking in every minute we have to be with one another! : ) We had a Great Time at the Great Wolfs Lodge, which the Army paid for! I am so thankful for that! : ) We don't know how long we will be here for, or what the future holds but we are excited, and keeping our eyes and hearts towards the Lord. : ) I will post pics of the GWL soon! I have to get them from my hubbies phone. ; )

Thank You everyone for your thoughts and prayers in our behalf! : ) We Love You All!! : )

Proud Mama!

I have to blog about this! I am so Proud of Malachi! He amazes me and teaches me so much! 1st he taught me not to put my fear in the flesh, but the Lord. He did this when his friend from school, who is our neighbor took the Lords name in vain. (Not that he knew any better.) I was talking with his Mom, when his friend said it. I didn't even hear it, but Malachi stopped what he was doing and said kindly, umm we don't say that. His Mom looked over at me and gave me a look like really?? I looked back like Yep. She then said Ohhh Ahhh We aren't very religious, before I could even speak Malachi said "hey, I'm not judging, we just don't say that." His Mom said okay, if he says anything inappropriate just let him know and he won't do it again. : ) Because of his example it helped me to ask others who were around me (later on) not to use the Lord's name in vain. I thought to myself, this is what I have been teaching my chillins and how can I be a good example of what to do if I don't practice what I preach. I thought of Malachi's courage and how he so kindly said it. : )

The 2nd thing while we were on our way to scouts we stopped at the store to run an errand real quick and then bought some water. We forgot ours back at home. Anyway while we were in line an elderly women asked Malachi if he would reach down and put the items on the bottom of the cart onto the conveyer, he of course said Yes and was so EXCITED, that he could help someone! He quickly put them on, and looked at her basket full of items. I asked her if she would mind if he could unload the rest for her. She of course said that she wouldn't mind at all, and Malachi unloaded the rest while I paid for our items. She then later asked where his scout troop meets at, to which Malachi was a little confused by what she said, so I answered quickly and proudly, The Church or Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints! : ) She gave us a little funny look, and I thought to myself I should have had a pass along card with me! We smiled at her and we were on our way. : )

Malachi said to me Mom I just served that lady! I said I know isn't it cool to serve others! Doesn't it bring such a great feeling with it! He was all smiles and said Yes Mom it does! : ) It was such a Wonderful day! : ) I almost started to cry, but I told myself to hold them back and enjoy the moment. : ) So Proud of him! Love being his Mom! : )

Visitor's Center and Liberty Jail

Free picture collage created with Smilebox

On 1st of July 2011 as we were moving to Ft. Bragg, we decided to start the move off right by visiting the Visitors Center in Independence Mo as well as Liberty Jail. Mom came to help us along with this move. It was so much fun having her with us, even if it was for a short time. : ) We all miss her so much, and look forward to having her come visit us again!!! : ) Thank you Mom!!! While we were at the Liberty Jail I ran into Sister Hall and Sister Knuckles!!!!! I know I would have missed seeing both of them if Alma didn't have to go to the bathroom! It was a GREAT SURPRISE for all of US! I just love those sweet Sister Missionaries! I Love All the Sister Missionaries we meet! They are Awesome! : )

The kids had a blast playing in their playroom at Liberty Jail, and showed such reverence while we listened to what life was like for Joseph Smith and those who were with him in Liberty Jail, as well as what life was like for the saints, as Joseph Smith and those who were with him were in jail.

I Love seeing their knowledge and love for the gospel grow! They sure are amazing Kids! It was such a great way to start our trip! We stayed later then expected but it was well worth it! : )

This is how Joseph Smith used to clean the tables......

I have to share this sweet story with all of you! So we were having some friends come over for dinner last night and I was preparing dinner. Isaac, Alma, and Kimmi wanted to help me, so they all grabbed a baby wipe and started wiping down the table in the living room. As they were doing this Isaac said to Alma, "Alma this is how Joseph Smith used to clean the table." It put the biggest smile on my face! Alma agreed with Isaac. I Love moments like this! Just touches your heart so much! These are the times to cherish. : ) I wish I had taken a picture because all three of them were walking around the table! It was so cute!

The Results Are In!!!!

After I wrote my last post, I received a call around 3 this afternoon saying that I Do NOT have Cancer!!!!!! WAAAAHHOOOO!!!!!! I am so Grateful for all the Prayers and Thoughts in our behalf! : ) As soon as I got off the phone I said a prayer of Great Thanks! : ) These are Great Times and to celebrate this good news, I made chicken alfredo from scratch, angel hair pasta, and honey ginger carrots! Yummy!!!!! I am quiet proud of myself! : ) Thank you everyone for all the prayers and love and support. : ) Now onto recovering the rest of the way and getting everything ready for the move. : ) Great Times!! : )

No News Yet!

I called the doctors office and they said that they would have to pull my chart and have the nurse call me back. I said okay. (that was at 9:30 am) around 12 I heard from them, my heart started racing a little bit since the nurse paused for a moment, then she went on to say, what did you need from us. I took a deep breath and said that I wanted to see if my test results are back and what they might be. She said okay what did you have going on..... what test results. So I had to explain the whole thing, then she said okay I looked up your file and it doesn't have anything in there yet. I also looked up the computer and still nothing back yet, but that she will do some more looking around to see if they have come back yet.

I explained to her that I really would like those test results because we are supposed to move at the end of the month, and I need to plan things out if I do have cancer. She then said Oh Wow, yes I totally agree. I said thank you and she said that nothing has come back but that she will be telling all the nursing staff to be on the look out for my test results and that they still have to show them to the doctor first before I can be contacted. I told her that I understand and that it is fine. I just ask to be notified as soon as possible.

She also said that they had an appointment for me to go over how everything went in my surgery and to go over the test results good or bad. I asked her if she was talking about my appointment to see if I was all the way healed which is on the 22nd of this month. She replied yes. I told her that my packers are coming that day and that I need to know of the test results before that day if it is possible. So that is where we are right now. I have a promise from the nurse that they will be keeping their eyes out for my test results and showing them to the doctor before they will call me and let me know. So I am going to keep on praying that I get the results before my appointment on the 22nd. I am trying to have patience. It hasn't really been a strong point for me, but I can tell ya that I am getting better. : )

As far as Isaac's results, they did have his in and I am happy to say that he does not have diabetes, but that he had a little bit of bacteria in his urine, so the antibiotics cleared that all up! : )