Saturday, December 11, 2010
Pneumothorax...huh??
This word sounds more like a derivative of Anthrax, then it does a collapsed lung.
Well, he's back. This is #4 in 4 1/2 years, and frankly it's getting a bit old to him at this point.
Luke complained of chest pain Tuesday night and Wednesday day, then after a Dr's visit and a brief check in at Dr's Hospital Manteca, he was off to Stanford (our home away from home). He has not required a chest tube this time (he's excited for that), but they have seen a bleb (or more) on his left lung and are planning on doing surgery on Monday. They will remove the bleb(s) and do a pleurodesis on his left lung. In 2006, he had blebs removed from both lungs and they did a pleurodesis on his right side, but Dr's have avoided doing one on the right side, so as to avoid any potential complications when heart surgery would be required. The feeling now is that the recurring "pneuno's" need to be avoided and they will just have to deal with the pleurodesis when they get to that point.
Luke continues to amaze and inspire those around him. He has maintained a positive attitude and other than his strict opposition to getting another chest tube, he has been very understanding of what has to happen and is ready to get it going.
We are very thankful for the outpouring of love and support that surrounds us during these challenging times and we are very grateful for everyone's thoughts and prayers.
More info as it comes.
Ken
Well, he's back. This is #4 in 4 1/2 years, and frankly it's getting a bit old to him at this point.
Luke complained of chest pain Tuesday night and Wednesday day, then after a Dr's visit and a brief check in at Dr's Hospital Manteca, he was off to Stanford (our home away from home). He has not required a chest tube this time (he's excited for that), but they have seen a bleb (or more) on his left lung and are planning on doing surgery on Monday. They will remove the bleb(s) and do a pleurodesis on his left lung. In 2006, he had blebs removed from both lungs and they did a pleurodesis on his right side, but Dr's have avoided doing one on the right side, so as to avoid any potential complications when heart surgery would be required. The feeling now is that the recurring "pneuno's" need to be avoided and they will just have to deal with the pleurodesis when they get to that point.
Luke continues to amaze and inspire those around him. He has maintained a positive attitude and other than his strict opposition to getting another chest tube, he has been very understanding of what has to happen and is ready to get it going.
We are very thankful for the outpouring of love and support that surrounds us during these challenging times and we are very grateful for everyone's thoughts and prayers.
More info as it comes.
Ken
Friday, September 26, 2008
Eagle project
Luke's Eagle Scout service project is now complete. Part one (Aug. 22nd) was completed in 4 hours with the help of 58 volunteers. They planted 200 shrubs, 7 trees and spread countless yards of bark. Part two was just completed when a handful of us concreted in the bench that he bought with the $5oo he raised.
What an awesome job....we are so proud of him.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
BYU-Idaho
Well, it is official. Our little girl has grown up!
Last week Allison & I had the privilege of taking Alex up to school in Rexburg Idaho and helping her move in to her dorm. We flew to Salt Lake then drove to Rexburg, stopping along the way to shop at Target and Walmart(I hope they have restocked those stores, because we cleaned them out).
Rexburg is beautiful, BYUI is incredible and we couldn't be more proud of Alex for her decision to attend and her dedication to succeed.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Senior Awards Night
Tonight we went to the Ripon High School Senior Awards Night and celebrated with Alex as she received a Silver tassel (for Honor Roll) and also a $500 scholarship, that was awarded to her by The American Legion. She won it with an essay that she wrote about the American flag. She has such a gift for writing, it was nice to see that talent being recognized.
Here is her essay:
The American Flag
The universal meaning of the American flag is freedom. But I think everyone has a deeper definition. To me, the American flag means freedom of speech and religion, the ability to make choices on my own everyday, and the opportunity to choose what to do with my life. It represents men that had a vision to better America and the people in it, knowing that we had the potential to be an amazing country. It symbolizes the determination and strength of individuals when they believe in something, and the ability to achieve it. Something else that I don't think people consider often enough is the price of our freedom. Ironically, freedom isn't free. We fight the battle everyday, whether it is an internal or government battle, or literally on the battlefield. Many lives have been lost to protect our freedom, and I wish we all had a deeper appreciation for that. In the end, the American flag stands for all that America is now, and all that is yet to be fought for. It represents our past, present, and gives us hope for the future.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
20th Anniversary trip to the Big Apple!!
What an awesome trip. I surprised Allison with a trip to NYC in late April and we had a blast. We flew 1st class from San Fran to La Guardia(cashed in those airline miles), stayed at the Waldorf Astoria, saw Mama Mia and Wicked on Broadway, sat front row at the David Letterman show, took a helicopter tour over the city and the Statue of Liberty, and finished with lunch at Tavern On The Green.
Here is the kicker...on
e night we were staying in a suite where President Johnson and Pope Paul VI met in 1965, then several nights later we are sleeping on cots in the Chicago airport after our flight was so severely delayed. These are the things that memories are made of!
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