Hi All,
It really has been a long time since the last time I wrote a blog. But it is crazy the amount of things that has happened since Christmas came in. First, I want to thank everyone who participated in the "Who does Tucker Look Like" poll. I hope it was as much fun for you as it was for us. I must say, however, that we were very surprised by the outcome. Now, onto the update...
Well, lets start with a visit from NF. Right after Christmas, we were blessed to have Aunt Trula and Uncle David visit us for a month. NF was getting so much snow that coming to Calgary was a nice break. We got to take Uncle David to Banff for a weekend. He had never been and it was over 20 years since the last time Aunt Trula had been so it made for good memories! They were so excited to be able to spend some time with Tucker. He had changed a whole lot since they last saw him in July.
On a sadder note, Aunt Trula and Uncle David were only back in NF for 5 days when my pop passed away. So, like a whirlwind my mom, Tucker and I headed for NF for the funeral. Pop had suffered for many years with renal failure and on kidney dialysis. As hard as it was to see him go, I wouldn't wish him back. It is comforting to know that he is in the arms of Jesus and suffering no more. I am so glad to know that he did get to see Tucker before he died. It makes our vacation back in July that more special.
Since returning from NF, things with my health have taken some bad turns. It is very true that lupus is a disease of a thousand faces because I have seen many of them in the course of a month. I didn't know joint pain could be so debilitating. My mom has had to take too many days off work in order to take care of Tucker because I was not able to pick him up. My Doctor put me on bed rest for 2 weeks because my left foot was swollen so badly that I couldn't put it to the floor. Fortunately, I was referred to a wonderful Rhumatologist who has a plan of action. She is now sending me for a bone scan to see how severe the lupus has affected my joints and if there is any damage. Once we have the results, she ensures me that there are many natural things we can do to help make daily life better. The bad news it that it seems that the lupus has started affecting my pancreas and liver. So far, it is not severe and most likely reversible so I will try not to worry! I do want to thank all of you who have prayed and called and emailed. It is so encouraging to have such wonderful friends and family as a support group. And I do have to send out props to Darryl who has been a HUGE support and has helped me do things that a husband should never have to do for his wife! Oh how I love him!
Tucker is doing well. The next big thing for us is planning his 1st Birthday. It is hard to believe that it is only a couple of months away. He has 6 teeth now and he loves to crunch his Cheerios's. It is so funny. He is a crawling madman too. It can be hard to keep up with him. He is 21 lbs 5 oz now and 30 1/2 inches tall. He really is built like Darryl. He is the happiest baby on the planet. He wakes up with a smile and stays that way all day. He only cries when he is hungry or overtired. I can't believe how his little personality shines through. He is not a patient child, but has such a pleasant and quiet disposition. It is fun to see the traits he takes from Darryl and those he takes from me. I can't imagine my life without him.
Well, this has been a LONG update. I hope that you have not been bored reading it :) It is indeed a pleasure to be able to share a little of our lives with you our friends. Please continue to update us on what it happening with you. We LOVE details :) We will try to update a little sooner next time.
Until Then. . .
Crystal (Darryl, Tucker & Misty)
It really has been a long time since the last time I wrote a blog. But it is crazy the amount of things that has happened since Christmas came in. First, I want to thank everyone who participated in the "Who does Tucker Look Like" poll. I hope it was as much fun for you as it was for us. I must say, however, that we were very surprised by the outcome. Now, onto the update...
Well, lets start with a visit from NF. Right after Christmas, we were blessed to have Aunt Trula and Uncle David visit us for a month. NF was getting so much snow that coming to Calgary was a nice break. We got to take Uncle David to Banff for a weekend. He had never been and it was over 20 years since the last time Aunt Trula had been so it made for good memories! They were so excited to be able to spend some time with Tucker. He had changed a whole lot since they last saw him in July.
On a sadder note, Aunt Trula and Uncle David were only back in NF for 5 days when my pop passed away. So, like a whirlwind my mom, Tucker and I headed for NF for the funeral. Pop had suffered for many years with renal failure and on kidney dialysis. As hard as it was to see him go, I wouldn't wish him back. It is comforting to know that he is in the arms of Jesus and suffering no more. I am so glad to know that he did get to see Tucker before he died. It makes our vacation back in July that more special.
Since returning from NF, things with my health have taken some bad turns. It is very true that lupus is a disease of a thousand faces because I have seen many of them in the course of a month. I didn't know joint pain could be so debilitating. My mom has had to take too many days off work in order to take care of Tucker because I was not able to pick him up. My Doctor put me on bed rest for 2 weeks because my left foot was swollen so badly that I couldn't put it to the floor. Fortunately, I was referred to a wonderful Rhumatologist who has a plan of action. She is now sending me for a bone scan to see how severe the lupus has affected my joints and if there is any damage. Once we have the results, she ensures me that there are many natural things we can do to help make daily life better. The bad news it that it seems that the lupus has started affecting my pancreas and liver. So far, it is not severe and most likely reversible so I will try not to worry! I do want to thank all of you who have prayed and called and emailed. It is so encouraging to have such wonderful friends and family as a support group. And I do have to send out props to Darryl who has been a HUGE support and has helped me do things that a husband should never have to do for his wife! Oh how I love him!
Tucker is doing well. The next big thing for us is planning his 1st Birthday. It is hard to believe that it is only a couple of months away. He has 6 teeth now and he loves to crunch his Cheerios's. It is so funny. He is a crawling madman too. It can be hard to keep up with him. He is 21 lbs 5 oz now and 30 1/2 inches tall. He really is built like Darryl. He is the happiest baby on the planet. He wakes up with a smile and stays that way all day. He only cries when he is hungry or overtired. I can't believe how his little personality shines through. He is not a patient child, but has such a pleasant and quiet disposition. It is fun to see the traits he takes from Darryl and those he takes from me. I can't imagine my life without him.
Well, this has been a LONG update. I hope that you have not been bored reading it :) It is indeed a pleasure to be able to share a little of our lives with you our friends. Please continue to update us on what it happening with you. We LOVE details :) We will try to update a little sooner next time.
Until Then. . .
Crystal (Darryl, Tucker & Misty)
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