The Prognosis

I got home with a contraption that looks like a torture device from the Medieval times, I kid you not.  This device is actually used for spinal traction (aka stretching the spine).  So after all this time, praise the Lord we know what is causing the pain.  It is a herniated disc.  To be precise it is located between disc c5 and c6. 


"How bad's the pain?" asked Dr. Allison.  I knew what he was getting at.  You see, he told me earlier in the doctor visit that he usually doesn't see patients at the stage I am at.  I am at a point where it could get better or it could get worse and rupture.  He usually sees patients that already have a ruptured disc.  "Well I am in constant pain, but if you think that traction could help then let's try that first."  I am confident that it will work.  Even considering how scary the picture that looks like a woman hanging from a door jam, with a contraption around her neck may look...I am believing it will alleviate the pain.


Oh and how could I forget the MRI.  Turns out I must of had an open air MRI for the shoulder, because I almost had a panic attack as they wheeled me under that machine today.  I had a brace around my neck, which didn't help either.  I just started praying, almost crying, pictured the sky above me, and never opened my eyes.  My hand went to sleep in there too, which was annoying.  I however, did make it through.  Ha ha! I think they would have to sedate my mother if she ever has to have an MRI.  Dr. Allison recommended that particular place for the MRI, because that machine takes better film of the spine.  The herniated disc could only be seen from one side view, so an x-ray would not have shown the damage.  I think that may be one reason why the Lord orchestrated everything the way he did.  Who knows.  He does.


Okay so let me wrap this up.  All the kiddos are home and man does that feel great!  I am so proud of each of them.  They all have their way of helping out around here.  I pray that I can be the example and parent to them that the Lord wants me to be, because they sure deserve the best.


What day is this anyways?  School is out and I am losing track of time!  That was so random.






 

Friendship Friday

Different spin on Friendship Friday. 

Today I want to feature our eleven year old angel...Kalli. 

I can say she is eleven, because yesterday she had a birthday.

I can see her growing up before my eyes.

copyright Tina Stell Photography

Here's a little info about Kalli : 

Kalli stole my heart the first night I met her.

She loves Jesus. 

She has a giving heart and always puts others before herself.

She can already cook and clean better than some adults. 

She is amazingly smart, and I mean amazingly smart! 

Her face radiates Jesus' love.

She has a way of making me smile when no one else can.

She LOVES horses and especially her Cowboy (her horse). 

She's assured us she's never getting married and will live with use forever~

we are holding her to that!

 (She also added that she will be taking care of us when we are old, so we better treat our kids right!  HA!)   

She is definitely sweet with a little sass, a good measure...not too little and not too much.

I love this girl with all my heart.  I know I am blessed to have two precious girls in my life. 

Kalli honey I'm so proud of you.  Thank you for being one of my best friends and an encouragement to me every day.  You use your gifts that the Lord has blessed you with and choose to be a positive example in this world.  You are wise beyond your years.

Your dad, brothers, and I all Love and appreciate you very much! 

Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday

He gives power to the weak

and strength to the powerless.

Even youths will become weak and tired, 

and young men will fall in exhaustion.

But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength.

They will soar high on wings like eagles.

They will run and not grow weary.

They will walk and not faint. 

~Isaiah 40:29-31~

Catch ya later partner

Simon Says Freeze

Simon says jump.  Simon says freeze! 

 I don't know if you knew it or not, but I have two blogs.  This one here is my personal one and my second is our ranch/horse blog.   I posted several pictures over on Bond-ing Time, and I thought you might like to check them out.  If you like puppies, kids, and horses, you'll surely take a fancy to it. Hope you enjoy!