We are sorry it’s taken a bit for an update since we've been back from the Mayo Clinic... With so much going on it's hard to find the time to write down our story in our own words...
Things have been a little crazy and busy and this recovery has been more difficult than we had anticipated, and on top of all that, Stacie is now also battling pneumonia.
At the Mayo Clinic Stacie ended up in the hospital a few extra days for complications from surgery and she didn't get released until Sunday. At our follow-up appointment Monday, the Doctor was concerned about a possible infection or bowel obstruction and ordered more testing. As always with our insurance, we had to wait and were scrambling on deciding what to do. After consideration and another consultation with the Doctor, he felt like we needed to do the testing even if we had to pay for it.
We trusted what he said and got all the tests done and met with him the next day. We were able to be released Tuesday with strict instructions from the Doctor on what to watch for. It ended up being okay because we were able to avoid the huge monsoon that came through and were able to make it home safely. We feel so blessed that these doctors have been guided by the spirit with what to do. They listened and found things that would have eventually been a very big problem if they had been left untreated.
For a little update on Reed, he had another round of steroid injections in his back yesterday and next week he will have the Bravo Study and a biopsy of his small bowel with the hopes of getting more answers.
We are so grateful for all the thoughts and prayers on our behalf and for all of the help that we've received; weather it’s been meals, airfare and travel arrangements, help with our sweet boys, a shoulder to cry on, donations and so much more. Our hearts are full and we truly feel blessed. Having surgery so far from home was even more difficult than we could ever have imagined but we are so grateful for the expert care we received and I know I was in great hands.
We also want to thank our family and friends for caring for our boys during this difficult time and I would like to thank Reed for how he has cared for me and never even complained!
The Lord’s timing is hard to understand sometimes and we feel like our faith has been tried with the whole Mayo Clinic experience. We are grateful to know and understand that it doesn't always work out the way we would have wanted it or the easiest way, but somehow it always seems to work out. We are learning so much and are most indebted to our Savior for all He went through for us and for all that He does for us!
As for the boys...
Payton has started 4th grade along with soccer; which has kept him so busy and happy. He also just received his Wolf in Scouting, and we are so proud of him.
Camden starts preschool soon and he is very excited for that, and he can’t wait to play soccer just like his big brother.
We have the BEST family and friends and are so EXTREMELY THANKFUL for all that you continually do to help make things a lot easier for our family. WE LOVE YOU ALL!!!
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