Thursday, August 20, 2009

In Case You Were Curious...

I received my MRI results yesterday. Do you want the good news or bad new first? Well, I guess I'll have to do the good, because the bad wouldn't make much sense without it.

They didn't find a tumor, or growth of any kind. Yay!

They found something. Boo.

My doctor told me that the tech noted that there was something there, but not sure what it is. He said it is sort of a shadowed or gray area which I suppose isn't normal :) Anyway, its back to another specialist- this time an Endocronologist, and like my previous experience with a specialty doctor, it will take awhile to get into her- but hopefully not as long as it took to get into my Rheumatologist.

So, I'll keep you updated, unless of course, you're tired of reading about all of my interesting problems, in which case, let me know, and I will stop posting about it. I realize it is a little depressing to read about, and also tedious and probably boring.

Anyway, I would like to thank anyone and everyone for your prayers, support, phone calls, dinner offers, and love. I don't think I could explain what it means to me to know I have a group of people in my corner.

I'd like to leave you with a story that made me smile. Yesterday as I was getting off the freeway, there was a guy with a sign standing there and Jonah yells excitedly "Mom, hey look!! See that guy? He's a BUM!! I learned that! That's what you call those guys that stand there with signs! And he looks really dirty" Almost as an afterthough he wonders "Why is he called a bum? Oh, I know! Because he sits on his bum all day with that sign!" And then tender-hearted Laylah chimes in as we drive away "Mom, next time we see a bum, can we give him some food or money?" And Daphne, not to be outdone, says " Where did he get that backpack if he doesn't have any money? I bet he sleeps on the ground." After Baron sat and listened to this conversation, he yelled "Bum! Bum! Bum!" the rest of the way to our destination.

I adore my kids and every smile they give me.

9 comments:

Brooke and Jason said...

Sarah,

I go to the endocrynologist for my thyroid. What are they thinking the gray is?

Chris and Brittani Knudsen said...

Well the next time you are sad just try saying bum, bum, bum over and over and hopefully it will make you feel better! We will keep ya in our prayers and hopefully you will get some answers soon, so hard to wait and I'm sure worry but it will all work out!

Chris and Brittani Knudsen said...

Well the next time you are sad just try saying bum, bum, bum over and over and hopefully it will make you feel better! We will keep ya in our prayers and hopefully you will get some answers soon, so hard to wait and I'm sure worry but it will all work out!

Chris and Amy Darton said...

I hope it is positive results! I think you should keep posting updates, we read them becuase we are interested, no matter what the post. That story made me laugh :)

Tara and David said...

BUM!!! It makes me giggle! Glad to hear that it was not a tumor! Now lets hope that the grayish area is just gas...from the bum...hehe!

Becca and Brian said...

Oh your cute kids say the funniest things. Dont you love it when they all group up in a conversation. Its so entertaining. I hope your nxt Dr. Appt goes good and I can't to hear what going on. I pray everything with be okay.

amberkei said...

Of course we want to know what's happening and more, importantly, what we can do to help. I know, there's probably not a lot, but we do pray for and care about you so much! Crossing fingers you get in soon.

Corrine said...

I guess our lives are full of ups and downs. I am sorry to hear of these issues you are having. Please keep us updated. I wish there was something I could do. We sure do love your family and pray for the best. Now that we are home, we need to have a night out somewhere. Good luck with everything, hang in there.

SamandJasonfamily said...

Oh Sarah, hang in there. I love reading your posts. I have learned so much from you. You really do inspire me, in the midst of adversity you always have your head held high and thank your father in heaven for all the blessings you've received. I admire and love you!