A very long week.

This week seems to have lasted a lifetime. It seems more happened in one week than should happen in a person's life. First things first and then we will end on a happy note. Austin has been very ill this week. It was funny, on May 5th the doctor said we could put off surgery until August because Austin was feeling so well. Guess it is true when they say, "When you say something out loud you jinx it." By last Saturday, Austin's health went downhill. We were playing kickball as a family and Austin couldn't run at all. He said he was too tired and his heart was pounding in his head and neck. By Sunday, he was feeling more tired and he had his first migraine. Monday was a pretty good day, but by Tuesday we had migraine number 2 that didn't end until Friday. He also had bloody noses in the night. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, he blacked out several times. Thursday at an after school party, he called me because he was too tired to do anything. I picked him up and he was in tears, feeling frustrated that he couldn't keep up with his friends. We were going to go see my parents for the weekend, but a quick trip to the doctor on Thursday led to the advice from our doctor that we go no where. Friday was a good day except the doctor put him on a heart monitor. Saturday he was tired and Sunday, today, he had 2 black outs. My mind is completely focused on this child. What does his future bring? My mind and heart and my voice are continually in prayer. Okay, I have cried enough. On to some happy things. Austin keeps telling me to be happy. What a wise boy. School ended. Here are a few pictures of the kids at school.

 

 

 

I am so grateful my kids could go to this private school. What they learned academically and spiritually was priceless. Thanks to their good teachers. Austin's teacher prays for him daily. A mother couldn't ask for a better teacher. This last picture is of Maylin. She is asleep, but still trying to eat. I included this picture, because she looks just like I feel at the end of this very long week. Happy birthday to Kathy, Cavin and Glenda. Sorry we didn't get a card out. You weren't forgotten, just overtaken for a moment by our concerns with Austin. We hope you had a great day.