Sunday, May 11, 2008

Not the Typical Mother's Day Weekend

It feels like forever since I tried to do this. Thursday night I was very brief in my post.  Earlier that evening I had taken Jack to Kathryn's program at school.  It was the end of the year musical program.  After that we went to Steak 'n Shake.  It was fun to have that much time with just Kathryn and Jack.  They were so good and it was really fun.  

Later that evening I felt horrible.  I have been eating pretty well the last few months, and so I thought my late evening calorie fest at Steak 'n Shake was just giving me heartburn.  Well, it just got worse over the course of the night.  I couldn't sleep and the pain was really bad, so at 6:00 in the morning we called a dear friend to come and watch the kids, and Jerry took me to the ER.  After a few tests, they decided I needed to have my gall bladder removed.  Our friends and neighbors were just amazing.  They took care of our children.  The kids got up well for Corrie, and Kathryn was very understanding about me not being able to go to the Mother's Day Tea at school.  

The surgery went well.  I was able to spend the night at the hospital.  I was so thankful to get to do that.  My parents came down to help out with the kiddos.  I got home late yesterday.  I'm still sore, but things are going well. I am so thankful that they did the surgery and didn't have me wait to have another gall bladder attack.  Everyone was so kind and really helped our family.  Not the typical Mother's Day, but I am so thankful for how God took care of me and our family.  

8 comments:

Organized Chaos said...

So glad to hear you're okay...sorry to hear what you had to go through.

I was just talking to a friend yesterday who is going to have her gall bladder removed in a few weeks...I'll have to direct her to your blog for encouragement (so only say positive things!).

Hope your recovery is fast.

molly said...

Wow, quite the weekend!! Eric had his removed the day before this last Thanksgiving, and we were wishing they would've done it the first time he went to the ER! So, glad you didn't have to wait for more attacks...that was the worse part for Eric, not knowing when it might come. A few more days and you should feel great!!!

Mrs. Fields said...

Oh my goodness, Amy! I'm so glad you are ok! That Steak n Shake will do it everytime. ; ) Happy Mother's Day, gall-bladder free! Hang in there!!!

"But we're havin' fun!" said...

Wow, your Mother's Day was even worse than mine with three sick kiddos.

Glad you are feeling better. I am sure your family will have a do-over for you!

Anonymous said...

Oh, Amy, that's not fun! I agree with Molly though, I'm glad they took it out right away for you! Praying for quick healing for you!
love,
Tracey

Thayne & Erin said...

How crazy!! I'm glad you're feeling better.

Anonymous said...

Hope you have a fast recovery Amy....you have so many people praying for you. barb

Melodie said...

Hope you are back to your energetic and busy self soon! Take care of yourself!