Saturday, September 08, 2007


The fog is lifting. Today for the first time in about six weeks, I have some energy. My Dr. in SLC suggested that I try a gluten free diet for a week or so. One of the blood tests showed a possibility of Celiacs disease. I won't go into the gory details (intestines don't absorb nutrients). You basically get fatter while losing the ability to get any nutrients from your food. That just doesn't seem fair. Anyway no bread, cakes, cookies, pasta for the last few days and I am starting to feel better. Not an easy long term way of life but better than spending life in bed.

I took this picture of Kailey Jo while we were in SLC last week. She looks exactly like Clint. Poor Natalie, I understand the desire to see yourself in your child. Kids go through so many stages, I'm sure at some point we will see some of Natalie. Right now Michaela looks so much like Doug.

Enough for now...love to all.

Wednesday, September 05, 2007





























I just plunked down $850 for Spencer and Michaela to ride the bus every day. This is how I know I am truly sick. I don't have the energy to really be upset about it. I am sure things will resolve soon. I flew last week to SLC to go to my Dr. He took over $800 worth of tests. I got the results today and a couple of the tests were out of the normal range. I don't know exactly what to do next other than spend hours on the computer diagnosing myself. Who needs medical school when you have the internet. The tests measure everything from Colon Cancer to "you're too fat." I should know soon. Here are pics from the weekend and the first day of school.
Enough for now...love to all.