What a beautiful day here in Texas, love having the windows open and waking up to nice crisp morning. We usually can't have the windows open due to Zach's horrendous allergies, but with him at school we're in the clear.
A week ago Monday, I had a Gastric dumping test done to see if my stomach was "dumping" my food straight into the bowels, which in turn could be causing my bowel spasms. Well, luck would have it, that yes I have Gastric Dumping Syndrome. Basically my food does not digest and is quickly "dumped" into the small colon. Diet and a new medicine will hopefully help ease the effects of this. I have to admit, I get some what frustrated. I thought with having the pancreaectomy, all abdominal pain would be gone, but unfortunately that has not been the case. Of course the diet that I'm to adhere to, does not include all the good foods (pasta's, breads, soda). They do feel that this is part of the reason why I have been unable to gain some of the weight I lost. I did ask them again, how am I supposed to gain weight when I can't eat any of the good stuff? Overall, there are good days, and I hope soon they will start to out weigh the bad.
Some good news is that I've been driving a little here and there. I can't tell how weird that was to finally get behind the wheel and drive. I felt like I was 16 again and just learning to drive. I laugh at Kaitlyn as she is now my "back seat" driver. I told her pay backs will be in store when she starts driving. :)
Tim, and Kaitlyn continue to be my rocks...Kaitlyn has had to grow up very fast these past few months, but I know God has been right there with her. My mom and sister-in-law Lynn are coming next Wednesday, than my brother Bob and their son John will be coming on Saturday. I'm sure my mom will be doing her usual cooking, cleaning, and if weather permits planting flowers. I'll just be glad to see them.
Thank you again for everyone's prayers and continued well wishes. God is good, even in the times of uncertainty.
Love,
Lisa
Here's my verse for today:
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid." John 14:27
Gastric dumping? Not at all acceptable! Seriously, Lisa . . . what an incredible role model you are for living each day with whatever strength and joy God gives you. I will continue to pray that you will be able to live without pain and drive without Kaitlyn being a back-seat driver. HA! Fondly, NL
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