Updates past due

Life has been a bit hectic around here.  Since before Christmas, we've kind of been in survival mode between sickness (both kids and myself) and the 'ol gallbladder (mine).  I talked about Conrey's headache issue and am happy to say that he has an appt on Feb 2 with an ENT.  Hopefully, the ENT will have some insight into this issue.  It may mean that he gets a tube put in that ear.  It may mean that he's referred elsewhere.  All that I care about is resolution.

Dec 8th, I had my first gallbladder attack, which was severe.  Since then, I have had 15-20 minor ones (if you can call any minor).  Last night, I had another pretty bad one.  I ended up back in the ER.  Unfortunately, I have to report that I still have the dumb thing in there and am waiting to have a HIDA scan performed.  Basically, they radiate me by pumping radioactive dye into my veins and then watch it on a camera as it takes rapid-fire pictures of my digestive system.  They will see if/how my gallbladder reacts and then determine if it is time for it to be yanked out or if there are other, less-evasive options for dealing.  As of right now, I'm on a no animal fat, no grease, no fat, no spice diet.  Sounds fun, right?  For lunch, I had a dry, plain, baked potato.  For dinner, I had white rice with some soy sauce.  DELISH!  My day has been blaaaaaaah!

So, that's what's up with us.  Thanks to everyone that has been praying.  Keep 'em coming!  :)