Thanks

Thank you all for your support while Ryan was in the hospital! From throwing baby showers...to packing clothes...to shopping for socks...to praying...to visiting...to calling and emailing...to updating...to contacting family...to driving a LONG way to show you care. We sincerely appreciate all of your support. We have such a great family ;)

Ryan's Results

Thank you all for your prayers. I really appreciate the response.

Here's the scoop: Ryan has a blockage in his small intestine. It's tricky because it's the small intestine, which is above the large one and higher up- so it's hard to get to. The doc perscribed miralax, which is some kind of laxative. If his belly is still distended after two days with this medication, they'll do an ultrasound.

Best case: the meds work and all is well.
Worse case: the meds don't work and they have to go in and remove it surgically (cause it'll start to squish the organs).

His first dose of medication was yesterday afternoon and since then, he's 'gone' twice BUT his tummy is still huge and hard, so we're still wondering...

What's weird is that he has had diarrhea for about a week now so it's odd that there's a blockage. BUT, the doctors tell me that sometimes there can be a blockage and the diarrhea is just slipping by it- sorry to be so graphic.

The eyelid swelling: I guess some people show water retention differently and Ryan's is in his eyes. Weird, but 'normal'.

The vomitting: He's throwing up because his stomach is so full and there's no where else for the food to go.

So that's pretty much it for now- thanks again for your prayers and I'll keep you posted...
ps- his little preschool buddies have been dropping in to check on him...and giving him get well cards, etc. HOW CUTE IS THAT???? :)

Lisa

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Cousins

This is one of my favorite pictures of the kiddos in our family:

NEWS

Did you know that Jason had surgery yesterday???? He had a lump taken out of his chest and even has a SHUNT to help with drainage. He says it's no big deal, but come on...SURGERY IS A BIG DEAL!!! Glad you're okay J! Prayers coming your way that the tissue comes back 'clean'!

In other news...Michael is awaiting news about an MRI due to stomach pains. Prayers are needed for those results...here's a HUG from Oregon little buddy!

Infant loss and Remembrance

Monday, October 15th is infant loss and remembrance day

Family Matters

Our 1st Annual Family Vacation was to the Oregon Coast. Even though planning and packing can sometimes be a pain, I think the memories are worth it. When we get to the end of this live, we'll think back to moments like these - family really does matter! Mom and dad put a lot of extra planning into the trip and even brought/prepared all our food- thanks mom and dad! We are a pretty great group of campers if I do say so myself :)

What did you learn about camping, yourself and/or each other during this trip?

Christmas Time

What are plans for Christmas? Do we want to exchange gifts or draw names? I would be up for couple gifts/buy for the kids again- that was fun and fairly inexpensive.

Starting To CONNECT

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