Unscheduled Visit

Well Derrik didn't get any better. Monday he continued to have a high fever. Doug stayed home with him. Then on Tuesday he woke up with a very small fever and was feeling better. He even thought he might be able to go to his basketball tournament and play so he had his bag packed but I said no. I went to work as well as Doug went to work. I checked on him through out the day and his fever kept coming back. After lunch I started feeling kinda yucky myself so I went home. As I walked in the door I got a text from Derrik saying "help" so went in his room and he was very hot and crying and hurting. I gave him some medication and after 20 minutes it was up to 104.9 so I told him we needed to go to the hospital cause I was sure he had an infection. He really didn't want to go and I practically had to carry him out to the car. He started complaining his heart was really hurting and said he couldn't wait much longer as I drove to the ER. We have learned our lesson the hard way that going to any other hospital other than Cardons Children's Hospital is a waist of time with his diabetes and it is a solid 45 minutes away. 

When we got there he was in bad shape and they got us right back. So sick. They were worried he had swelling around his heart. He got blood work and pain meds and EKG and X-RAYs done. When he was getting the X-ray he passed out. His fever would not go down. Finally the X-ray came back and it showed he had a full lung of fluid on his left side causing all the pressure and heart pain. 

His breathing and air were good and the Morohine they gave him had kicked in and he was looking better so they decided to release him. Doug was there and so was his good friend Stratton and his dad. I just had a feeling (the Holy Ghost) tell me he was not ready to go no matter how much I would have loved it. So when the nurse with the release papers came in I started asking questions about his fever and his very high heart rate. Derrik was getting mad at me because it sounded like I really wanted him to stay. Then the nurse started to closely take a look at him and hadn't realized his breathing was so fast and his heart rate was fast and decided to have the doctor take a real quick look before she let us go. 

While we were waiting Derrik's fever skyrocketed again and he turned the greenest puke color I have ever seen and was in so much pain! The doctor came in and said no way are we letting him go home. I was so grateful I listened and didn't leave. We would have been driving home when that happened. We got admitted and he was still super hot so they packed him in ice.  

All night he was high and in pain. The doctor came in and said they wanted to keep him another night. The heart pain is a concern as well as complications of diabetes even though it has been good. As horrible as I feel right now sick wise I was glad to stay because I don't want to have to worry and be so far away from the hospital and the antibiotics are in an IV so I think they work faster. 

His basketball team came for a visit after their game on Wednesday. They were so much fun! They were teasing him and they really laid it on thick about how much they needed him to get better so they can win and how much they missed him. They are such good kids and Derriks coach was so concerned about him and has texted and called all week. 

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So it looks like we will be spending Thanksgiving in the hospital but I am just grateful for the Holy Ghost and that we can be in a great hospital with nice smart people, we have good insurance and that Derrik is going to be ok! Lots of blessings to be thankful for today. 

Basketball Start

Sadie and Derrik had their first game this week. It was in Eloy Arizona. I told my boss I would be leaving early to watch the games he asked where it was. I told him and he said YOU ARE NOT GOING THERE ALONE! I told him I was going with Lisa. He said that is a scary place. Well when I got there I needed to run to the store for a girl who needed some Advil. Oh boy Tony wasn't kidding. I think everyone in the store was high on drugs!

The girls did a really great job. Sadie didn't start cause she has missed too many practices. She was fine with it. I stole this picture. I forgot to take pictures of Derrik. The girls rocked it and won 44-17.

Derrik didn't start either but only because the kid that did start can only play in non counting games like this one because he played in another school last year. He is the coaches brother and he is a very large black kid. Super nice too. When Derrik went in though it was apparent that Derrik has earned his place as starting center! He has really improved his game and has proven himself. Even his sister turned around to me and said WOW he is good mom. All his many hours have paid off and I think he is going to have a great season. He did almost get into a fight on the court so that is scary to me but he got himself under control and continued to play well. They won by a lot. I lost track which was bad cause I was suppose to be taking score but I have sports ADD. Can't wait till next week and then we get to see Kamryn play too. Hopefully Doug will be off work enough to catch a few games this year.

My Girls

I think I have beautiful girls. I always think it is a compliment when people say I look like either of them. This week I was in a classroom that Kamryn was in and the 2 boys who she was sitting with about jumped out of their chairs with excitement cause they could tell I was Kamryn's mom. The whole time I was there they were comparing us. Later that day the lunch lady at another campus grabbed me and told me her son was going on and on about a really nice girl and she figured out it was my daughter Kamryn. She said he was a pretty shy kid and she appreciated her being so nice to him. Makes me proud to be her mom even more.

Sick Sunday

Derrik and I have been sick all weekend. I really wanted to go to Eagar to my nieces homecoming but we ended up being in the ER all day instead. Poor kid couldn't keep anything down which is very dangerous for a diabetic. They pumped him full of fluids and he is feeling so much better. He has 3 basketball games next week so he is really wanting a miracle fix.

On The Field

Doug's awesome work gave him 2 tickets to the ASU Football game this weekend. They chose Doug and his friend Tim to go down onto the field before the game and hang out. They got to be at the tunnel as they came out and be around all the players as they warmed up. Needless to say they had a great time. To make it even better they won in an exciting game.

ALA XC Honors

Sadie was given a nice sweatshirt at the cross country banquet for being the most improved runner. She also was honored as a senior. We are so sad that her coach will not be coaching at ALA any more. She is amazing and has taught my kids a great deal.

I put together the video and I think it turned out good. The file is too big so I can't post it.

Basketball Season

Well it starts again! Here come the crazy time. All 3 of my kids made the basketball teams and all 3 are on 3 different teams. They are excited to play again this year. I love watching them which is weird cause I hate sports. There is something about watching your own kid play a sport. I am proud of how hard they have worked to become good at the sport they choose.

They Made It

Krissy and Robert were sealed for time and all eternity Saturday. What a great blessing in their lives. I can't believe the life changes they have made in such a short amount of time. They had a great turnout from their ward for support. Lots of tears of joy were shed. Even Kashley shed a few because she did NOT WANT THAT lady holding her on the alter. We also had to wait a few minutes because she needed to go poop.

We went back to Krissy's house for some fashion shows with Kashley. She changed 10 times while we were there.

Doug was hunting and Derrik had basketball practice so they couldn't make it.

Missing Amber.

I forget how tall I am compared to my family.

ALA State Cross Country

This is the final moments of Sadie's High School Cross Country career. It will be a start of many of her lasts as she finishes her Senior year of high school. I know it won't be her last run though cause she is a great runner and will continue to run throughout her life.

They Were Lost But Now They're Found

My keys were found! This is a very sad but happy picture. These keys are pretty beat up but I am so happy to have them! They were found a in a classroom I am pretty sure I did not go in. They battery was going dead and it started to beep! Doug already fixed my car back so I can use them again. So happy for a smart husband. Now I am waiting for the location device I ordered that will give me GPS like finding skills if I loose them again!

My New ID Badge

I had a few people come up to me last week at work and ask if me where my ID badge was. I told them I didn't have it and it was home. They said that they heard I had a new one and told me to go get it. After the 3rd person asked me I decided something was up so I decided to go get it. When I went into the office to get it I had a crowd looking at me. 

This is the ID that was printed for me this year!

 

There was obviously a mixup with the picture! So funny. We aren't sure who this is but I know I did get a tan on my cruise just maybe not this dark. LOL. I of course am wearing my new badge

Going to State!

I am sure I have posted this in past posts but Sadie has continually improved in her running each week. When she started the season she could not even go to all the practices. When she did she would not even be able to finish with out getting really sick and light headed. Then she changed her eating and continued her determination! She slowly added days to her week until she was running 6 days a week. Then she would go to her meets. She couldn't finish, then she would finish but be so sick, then she would be sick but then be OK. Now she only is blacked out eyes for just a few minutes when she stops. Much to our surprise she made the Varsity team and went to Cross Country Sectionals this Saturday.

The meet was in Marana Arizona. It was windy and the course was partly dessert with sand. I drove a car full over in the early morning. She ran at 9:45 am.

She did so great! She even shaved off 2 whole minutes off her time. It wasn't an easy course either. Many had worse times than they usually do. Our team took 1st Place! We have a super coach and great kids at ALA. 

The boys took 6th and so both teams will be running next week in Phoenix for State.