Well, I am VERY happy to report that Rees had a wonderful first week of school, and he's off to a another great start this week! We are so proud of him! I think the thing that's helping ease this transition is the fact that he is SOOOOO excited and motivated to go to school. He is such an eager learner, and we know he will grow so much this year! He adores his teacher, Mrs. Witters, and we do too! We are car-pooling with our dear friends, the Bulls, and we just crack up hearing the kids' different reports of what they did at school. How clearly you can see the difference between boys and girls by simply asking Zoe what they did at school and then asking Rees the same question! Let's just say if I want all (or any) details, it's Zoe I must ask! Today Rees had his first "show and tell" and he proudly brought a baby Praying Mantis in his bug container! A funny story from yesterday (reported to me by Andi, she was the teacher helper for the day!) was that Mrs. Witters kept asking Rees why he wasn't raising his hand, and he very matter-of-factly reported, "I can't because I have my rollie-pollie in my hand." Well, instead of putting it outside like she suggested, he just shoved it in his pocket! Oh, boys and their bugs :)
Last Friday, I had a much-anticipated procedure done to (hopefully) alleviate the back pain that has plagued me for 16 years (and that is not an exaggeration...) It was done at a surgical center in Fresno, and let's just say I am so thankful that I was under anesthesia and have no memory of the procedure! The doctor did an epidural injection in my spine and two other injections in my right sacro-illiac joint. I made a small mistake and forgot to inform the anethesiologist that I am VERY sensitive and only require 1/2 doses of pretty much everything....well, turns out the entire lower half of my body was numb for hours! They made me stay for over an hour extra because I collapsed trying to get out of bed to leave. The nurses said they'd never see anyone stay that numb for so long. I was so grateful to have such a big strong husband who could carry me into the car then into the house! I slept the entire day and was VERY sore for a few days. I started feeling a little bit better yesterday and actually found myself doing some movements that I have not been able to do without pain for quite some time. I am very hopeful that I am on the right path for complete healing, and I praise God teaching me so much through this entire process!
Yesterday we had a very fun day celebrating Chad's 33rd birthday! I was reflecting recently that this birthday marks 10 years since we celebrated his birthday for the first time as a couple. It was his 23rd "golden" birthday a decade ago! What a remarkable 10 years it has been...our cups overflow with so many blessings and testimonies of God's goodness and faithfulness to us year after year! For this year's special day, we were sure to eat all of his favorite things over the past 2 days....Spaghetti Factory, Special K bars, and of course German Chocolate cake! The boys helped me bake it and decorate it. They were so cute about it! Rees wanted to make it in a star shape because "Daddy is a shining star for the whole world." Seriously, how sweet is that? We got to share it with our dear friends after dinner at Red Robin. All in all, it was a great day! I love my Chado :)
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