I doubt anyone has read this forever, but it has been five years since my neurosurgery!  Wow, doesn't seem like it.  All is well.  Left deaf, but that isn't so bad! 

Hi again

Well, I guess it has been awhile since I have posted anything, so I decided I will update on what has been going on. First of all, Cooper is fine. He hasn't had any problems from the menengitis as far as we can tell.
I went to Dr. Muckle finally at the end of Sept. Nothing really eventful there. I guess things are going well. I had the hearing tested and basically have no usable hearing on the left. We did discuss a BAHA (bone anchored hearing aid). He usually likes to wait a year, but since the hearing test came back the way it did, he thought we could possibly go ahead with it in Dec. The reason I am rushing this is that I have met my deductable for the year and insurance should cover it. Dr. Muckles assistant is supposed to be checking with my insurance to see if they will cover it. It is an outpatient procedure on installing this BAHA. I actually haven't researched it much, so will be doing that.
We are a little bit busy with extra-curricular activities. Connor is playing soccer and they are both in cub scouts. We keep pretty busy.
I guess that is all for now. Will try to better at posting...

Another Prayer Request

Hi, Tonight when I picked the boys up at their dads shop, I asked about one of Jerry, Coopers and Connors friend, Sammy. Well, Sammy is 10 or 11 years old. He has had some health issues the last couple of years. He had a brain surgery a year or so ago. The doctors know some about what is going on, but if there is a diagnosis, I don't know it as I don't know them that well. He went to Mayo in August I suppose. Last week they found out that his immune system is overworking and producing too many white blood cells. He is going to have treatment that will "kill?" his immune system. Therefore, he is going to have to quit school and be home schooled as he won't have the immunities to germs that most kids have. This is the saddest thing. Sammy is full of life as any 11 year old is and has had it rough. I just ask that anyone who has faith in the power of prayer, pray for Sammy's recovery. Every little bit helps!

What a week

Hi, Cooper is still sick. We finally were able to see the pediatrician this afternoon. He is leaning toward viral meningitis. Cooper shows the symptoms for sure. Cooper had a throat culture to rule out strep. We will be going back to the ped in the morning. He doesn't think he will need to do a spinal tap in the morning to test for it unless Cooper is doing a lot worse. Let's hope not. But, the doc thinks that he is on the downhill side anyway and that Coop should be over it in 7-10 days and we are already on day 7 or 8, so maybe by next week he will get to start school!
The other horrible thing about this week is that Susie passed away yesterday. She lost her battle with cancer. I am so sad for her family. Please pray for their comfort through this rough time.

School has begun!

It is early, but school started today. They had a short summer as they didn't get out until June 7th. But, we had a pretty good summer anyway. However, Cooper is missing his first day. He has been sick with a virus? since Thursday. He was in the emergency room yesterday, but they really didn't know what was wrong with him. He has a bad headache and neckache and some fever. His lymph nodes are really swollen, so I am sure that is the cause of the sore neck. I called his pediatrician and they are downloading his records from the hospital and are to call back. Poor kid had a blood draw, strep test and CT scan yesterday. I am betting that the Ped will send him for some more blood tests. We may be running all over town today. I am thankful that the CT didn't show anything bad... He has these headaches on occasion. Well, better go take care of Cooper.

12 Week Anniversary

Anniversary, isn't that something you celebrate? Well I didn't manage to celebrate, but I would say that I definitely have reason to. My surgery was 12 weeks ago. I didn't even realize it until this afternoon. I am feeling well. I do have some head pain, but it isn't too bad and manageable with over the counter meds. I am getting a massage tomorrow. My neck is so tight and knotty. My old masseuse left me. He moved out of state. He was awesome. He did give me references, so I am seeing someone he referred. I sure hope she is good. Carmen

School supplies

Hi, Tonight I took the boys to get their school supplies as school is going to start on the 20th. That is pretty early for us, but I guess it will be fine. Boy do they need alot of stuff... We went to Target. They have the whole back corner set up with school supplies. I was in the middle of it all and I hear my name. I look around one display and didn't see anyone looking at me, so I keep hearing my name and finally whip around and see a girlfriend from college. "oh sorry, I am deaf in one ear, so I couldn't tell where you were" DUHH It is kind of embarrassing, but I don't know what I can do about it. Just keep on adapting and figure out how to turn around and around.
My mom is coming this weekend. I don't know that we will do anything real exciting, except maybe go for a picnic or something. We have a state park just outside of town that used to be a gravel pit, that has a pond. The boys enjoy going there as the pond has minnow they can catch and corral. We may go out there. Natural bridge isn't too far either and mom hasn't ever been there. It is a mini oasis out in the middle of our arid climate. We'll see.
Work is going well. We are really busy. It is nice to have a lot going on as it makes the days go by quick.
I guess I will close for now and quit rambling. I hope everyone is doing great!
Love, C.