Happy Spring!

Hi friends!

Yes, it's been a long time, but with nothing much new, and the fact I couldn't find my info to get into the blog for the longest time, has lead to very few updates.

I saw Dr. Levey today (he's my surgeon) and he is quite pleased with how things are progressing.  I'm still maintaining my blood sugars, so I haven't had to take insulin since the first of the year.  I would say that I have more episodes of hypoglycemia, but they feel that is due to my gastric dumping syndrome more than anything else.  He is still quite impressed with my scar, even with having the 2nd surgery.  If you know a surgeons, you'll totally understand how they are. He asked me today if the surgery was worth it, and for the first time I said "yes".  I think he's come to resolution that my weight is probably going to be my "new normal" and decided to quit bothering me about it. 

The bowel spasms have decreased some, but still battling  with them at least 3-4 times a week. Between the meds and the diet that I'm trying to follow has helped,so very grateful for that.  I see Dr. Schiller (he's the GI dr. for the bowel spasms) next week, and will hopefully get some clearer answers and solutions next week. 

My appetite is a little better, especially with my Mexican food.  I'm learning by trial and error what foods agree and what foods don't.  Sorry to say...ha ha... that vegetables are too hard on my stomach, so won't be eating them.  Isn't that every kids dream?  Funny enough, salsa doesn't bother me.  I guess the Good Lord knew better than to take that away from me, He is GOOD!

Zach is home for the summer, and Kaitlyn will be done with school next week.  It's so good to have them both home, even when they're fighting.  Life is too short, I have definitely learned not to take anything for granted and to enjoy every minute of it.  I've also learned not to sweat the small stuff.  God has made it very clear, that through Him all things are possible.

For my fellow prayer warriors, please keep Rodney Lamfers in your prayers.  I've mentioned him before, and how he is loosing his battle with Leukemia.  Please pray for strength and comfort, especially for his wife Kerry and their 3 little girls. If you want to follow him, here is his caringbridge info.  http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/rodneylamfers

Thank you for all your continued prayers, emails and cards.  God is Good, and I know he sends you my fellow believers to pray for me.  Thank you, thank you!   Hope each and everyone of you are doing well, and have a wonderful summer!

Love,
Lisa