Today, we had David's first in office eye exam. He did great, and the results were also great - no visible tumors!! This is a big step for David as before these exams had to be done under anesthesia. The doctor was very impressed with how cooperative he was, so no more exams under anesthesia for us!
Now, that being said, it doesn't mean that David won't have to have more anesthesia for other things. The doctor is not really satisfied with how David's eye looks, and neither we nor the ocularist are satisfied either. We will go sometime before Christmas to have a new eye made, and if we can't get things to look better, then we may have to have some eyelid surgery to help the prosthetic to sit better in the socket. We would appreciate your prayers that the occularist can fix most of this problem just with a new casting of the eye and some adjustments from that standpoint.
The doctor also gave us some new eye drops to try when David's eye gets really really gunky. Hopefully these will help him to be able to keep his prosthetic in more - which is good for the development of his facial bones.
Tomorrow, David and I are off to get a new pair of glasses. This will be the next big step for us - getting David to wear his glasses all the time. Because the lenses are not corrective (only protective), this could be a bit of a struggle. We had been doing very well getting him to wear them, but his old (expensive but comfortable) glasses broke. I got him an new cheap pair, but they are very uncomfortable for him. So, we have decided that we will just have to go and get a new pair of the comfortable ones and try to be diligent in guarding them from the destructive habits of a very active 4 year old boy.
David's next MRI will be September 23 at 8am. We will follow this with a visit to the oncologist on the same day. We appreciate your prayers for both of these visits.
God bless you all!
-Kim
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Flying
Time has flown by since I posted last. I thought the school year was busy, but the summer has put it to it's sorry shame. I admit that I am looking forward to school starting again just so things will calm down a bit.
We have had a wonderful and busy summer, but it's been great having the kids home all day. In just a few weeks, I will be by myself all morning long as Hannah and Isaac will be in school, and David will be in preschool. I don't know what I will do with myself!
All children are continuing to imitate weeds and grow themselves out of every article of clothing in their closets and drawers. Hannah is nearly taller than me (not that this is a difficult feat, but impressive non-the-less). Her hands are already bigger than mine, and I bet that before another year passes, she will indeed be taller than me. Isaac has enjoyed having his friends at home this summer and is putting on a brave face at the prospect of going back into public school this year. I know that he will do great, he's such a happy and friendly guy. David is a bundle of energy. He's so excited about going to preschool, and will be stylin' with all his John Deere gear (backpack, tshirt, and hat). I think it will be great for him to be around some kids his age, and I know that he will learn so much.
I am enjoying my job at the church! Our youth are such amazing people, and my boss is also a great guy. It's a great outlet for me, and I love knowing that I am doing something long lasting and meaningful.
Rob continues to do well at work, and we have enjoyed this period of relative stability in our lives.
Events that are coming up:
1. David goes in for his first in office visit with the eye doctor on August 25. We would appreciate your prayers that this would be a smooth visit and that David will be docile and cooperative with the doctor so that our days of exams under anesthesia can be over. This day also happens to be the first day of school for the big kids, and also Isaac's birthday.
2. David's next MRI will be sometime in September. I am not sure of the date yet, but will let you all know asap. As always, prayers for a smooth sedation for David and great results are coveted for these.
Thanks for your prayers and caring!
-Kim
We have had a wonderful and busy summer, but it's been great having the kids home all day. In just a few weeks, I will be by myself all morning long as Hannah and Isaac will be in school, and David will be in preschool. I don't know what I will do with myself!
All children are continuing to imitate weeds and grow themselves out of every article of clothing in their closets and drawers. Hannah is nearly taller than me (not that this is a difficult feat, but impressive non-the-less). Her hands are already bigger than mine, and I bet that before another year passes, she will indeed be taller than me. Isaac has enjoyed having his friends at home this summer and is putting on a brave face at the prospect of going back into public school this year. I know that he will do great, he's such a happy and friendly guy. David is a bundle of energy. He's so excited about going to preschool, and will be stylin' with all his John Deere gear (backpack, tshirt, and hat). I think it will be great for him to be around some kids his age, and I know that he will learn so much.
I am enjoying my job at the church! Our youth are such amazing people, and my boss is also a great guy. It's a great outlet for me, and I love knowing that I am doing something long lasting and meaningful.
Rob continues to do well at work, and we have enjoyed this period of relative stability in our lives.
Events that are coming up:
1. David goes in for his first in office visit with the eye doctor on August 25. We would appreciate your prayers that this would be a smooth visit and that David will be docile and cooperative with the doctor so that our days of exams under anesthesia can be over. This day also happens to be the first day of school for the big kids, and also Isaac's birthday.
2. David's next MRI will be sometime in September. I am not sure of the date yet, but will let you all know asap. As always, prayers for a smooth sedation for David and great results are coveted for these.
Thanks for your prayers and caring!
-Kim
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