Monday 1/26 I slept pretty well, but Alina didn't. I'm making sure she gets to go home. I finally finished Genesis! Wow. What a great story of God's grace and sovereignty to his people. We received a visit from Mr. Don Kileen (who gave me some great advice on all things Mac).After he left, I walked around the hospital, had my vitals taken, and had a visit from Dr. Bhikha (my G.I. guy). He has been a wonderful doctor. He said that I will probably be in the hospital until Wednesday if everything goes according to plan. He thinks I can get back to work next Monday. I hope so.
We had a surprise visit from Kristin Ericsson -- WHO HAPPENS TO WORK AT THIS HOSPITAL! Kristin and her husband Stacey share a special time with us-- since they were married the same weekend that Alina and I were married (East coast/West coast weddings-- 1 day apart).Kristen Lowry has been with us since the beginning of this whole thing and has been extremely supportive and helpful with driving Alina home to get rest. Kristen... I solute you.
I'm on an oral steroid called Prednisone which is used to treat the inflammation of organs. I think I now know why steroids are not allowed in the Olympics-- I feel like pumping iron or doing jumping jacks or running up a flight of stairs... it's a strange feeling. I'm a pretty low-key guy, but these meds are a trip. My wonderful cousin Kimberly Weaver Olson sent me a classic 90's-ish YouTube playlist to match my mood. It's working!!! Here's a few of my favorites:
If you are at your computer and feeling a mood-- anything-- enjoy the relaxing sounds of nostalgia. Man I feel good! I've been eating solid food and keeping it down.
After the Doctor left, I had a visit from my favoritest family in Shafte r, CA-- The Coyles! (Pat, Lisa, Ben and Katie). I had taught Katie in her 2nd and 3rd grades and it was such a joy to have her in my class. Plus, her family adopted me for dinners on Back to School Nights and Parent Conference nights. They have been a continual blessing in the varying shades of my life the past few years-- and now the world knows about it!
I was lucky to have visit at 4:45pm from Jason Gonsalves! Man I love that guy! He brought me a basket of goodies like Hot Tamales, Men's Health Magizine, and... a Java Chiller from Sonic. Mmmmmmm... the nurse didn't like that very much ;) Shhhhh-- please don't tell! We had a great time catching up and talking about faith and life.THEN, Gavin and Diana Jones strolled on in to keep me company. Wow. I'm not sure I have realized how many great friends I have-- friends are important. It makes me wonder if I've shown appreciation to the people in my life. Something to journal about and hopefully, it will lead to some letters.... Anyways!
The last visitors were a couple from our small group-- came and shared their adventures about hospitals and health. They brought me puzzles and a very interesting fact:Anti-Slavery Activist William Wilberforce: Christian hero
"[suffered from] painful chronic ulcerative colitis (large bowel disease),
for which he was prescribed laudanum
(a sweetened solution of opium and alcohol),
a strong painkiller for the time."
THANK YOU VISITORS!
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