Brent shaved off his beard/mustache today . . . either he is going back to work full-time or he was called to a leadership position in our church. You can guess. :)
I know I was shocked at how different he looks. It's been a year. I know a little one year old girl who adores him that will not recognize him. Can't wait to see her reaction.
Sorry, Dennis and Leon, he is no longer your look alike.
Love you, Brent, and am very thankful you are doing so well.
Lisa
Sunday, November 24, 2013
Monday, November 18, 2013
Well, it would seem that we have hit a little bit of good luck this week. It's kind of weird.
Last week when we met with our G.I. specialist, we commented that we would have a party if Brent ever made it to 30 on his hematocrit. Todays blood tests were the best he has had in over a year. His crit was at 32!!! That is still low for a normal person, but for Brent it is phenomenal! Yay! What a nice surprise (blessing). We partied with our dear friends at our group Family Home Evening that we have once a month.
Tomorrow Brent is having another surgery on his eye. A year ago he had his left lens replaced due to severe cataracts from Prednisone. Tomorrow he will have the other lens replaced. Yay! Another blessing, since he has to be healthy enough for the surgery.
Today I got a job. Woo hoo! It is really not a job I want to do for the rest of my life, but it's a job for now. It is just a part-time temporary job at the BYU Bookstore. I am hoping that I can get a foot in the door and that it leads to something more permanent. I would actually like to use my degree some day.
We do recognize our blessings. We take each day as a gift, and are very aware that we are blessed each day that Brent continues to improve. We know all too well that things can change in a matter of seconds. Thank you for your love and prayers in our behalf. We have the best support system anyone could ever have. We are surrounded by family (near and far), friends, neighbors, and co-workers. Thank you.
We are praying for Michelle right now to be able to find a new job and be able to get out of Vernal. Now that she has her first year of nursing under her belt, she is hoping to find something back here, or somewhere closer to civilization. :)
Lisa
Last week when we met with our G.I. specialist, we commented that we would have a party if Brent ever made it to 30 on his hematocrit. Todays blood tests were the best he has had in over a year. His crit was at 32!!! That is still low for a normal person, but for Brent it is phenomenal! Yay! What a nice surprise (blessing). We partied with our dear friends at our group Family Home Evening that we have once a month.
Tomorrow Brent is having another surgery on his eye. A year ago he had his left lens replaced due to severe cataracts from Prednisone. Tomorrow he will have the other lens replaced. Yay! Another blessing, since he has to be healthy enough for the surgery.
Today I got a job. Woo hoo! It is really not a job I want to do for the rest of my life, but it's a job for now. It is just a part-time temporary job at the BYU Bookstore. I am hoping that I can get a foot in the door and that it leads to something more permanent. I would actually like to use my degree some day.
We do recognize our blessings. We take each day as a gift, and are very aware that we are blessed each day that Brent continues to improve. We know all too well that things can change in a matter of seconds. Thank you for your love and prayers in our behalf. We have the best support system anyone could ever have. We are surrounded by family (near and far), friends, neighbors, and co-workers. Thank you.
We are praying for Michelle right now to be able to find a new job and be able to get out of Vernal. Now that she has her first year of nursing under her belt, she is hoping to find something back here, or somewhere closer to civilization. :)
Lisa
Monday, November 11, 2013
Quick update. I am sorry for those of you who check in frequently and I don't update very often. That is a good thing though, since that means he is doing well.
Things have been going fairly well around here. Brent's blood levels are doing an uphill climb slowly but surely. He has highs and lows, but hasn't had a transfusion since August. :)
Brent is getting heavy doses of IV iron every three weeks, up until this week, and now will be getting it every two weeks to hopefully alleviate the ups and downs. We are hoping that by switching to every two weeks, we can continue on the uphill climb with his blood levels with fewer lows. The iron infusions are a bear, and make him sick for a couple of days, but seem to be helping. We also think the injections of Stelara are helping. Good thing, considering the cost. :/
Brent has now been fighting the severe anemia for over a year. To say that he is tired of it is, (A) a pun, and (B) an understatement. It is frustrating to not have the energy to even walk from the bedroom into the kitchen, and our house is small. It is frustrating to not be able to do what he wants to do. Going for a simple walk around the neighborhood is out of the question, and walking from his truck to his office makes him thoroughly exhausted. Soooo, here's hoping that the uphill climb continues. It is nice to see him have a little more energy.
We were able to attend our niece, Gabbi's, wedding in October. It was so great to have the entire Moore family in the same place. It has been way too long. Brent survived with no complications from traveling. Oh, and I thoroughly enjoy the new speed limits from Provo to St. George. :)
Michelle is hoping and praying for a job to open up back here in civilization. Her year in Vernal is up in December. Not that she is counting the days or anything. If anyone has any hospital connections, feel free to share. She is an amazing R.N. with lots of experience.
David survived another football season, and this one was injury free. I like those kind.
Thanks for checking up on us. We truly appreciate and love our family and friends, and feel your strength and support.
Lisa
Things have been going fairly well around here. Brent's blood levels are doing an uphill climb slowly but surely. He has highs and lows, but hasn't had a transfusion since August. :)
Brent is getting heavy doses of IV iron every three weeks, up until this week, and now will be getting it every two weeks to hopefully alleviate the ups and downs. We are hoping that by switching to every two weeks, we can continue on the uphill climb with his blood levels with fewer lows. The iron infusions are a bear, and make him sick for a couple of days, but seem to be helping. We also think the injections of Stelara are helping. Good thing, considering the cost. :/
Brent has now been fighting the severe anemia for over a year. To say that he is tired of it is, (A) a pun, and (B) an understatement. It is frustrating to not have the energy to even walk from the bedroom into the kitchen, and our house is small. It is frustrating to not be able to do what he wants to do. Going for a simple walk around the neighborhood is out of the question, and walking from his truck to his office makes him thoroughly exhausted. Soooo, here's hoping that the uphill climb continues. It is nice to see him have a little more energy.
We were able to attend our niece, Gabbi's, wedding in October. It was so great to have the entire Moore family in the same place. It has been way too long. Brent survived with no complications from traveling. Oh, and I thoroughly enjoy the new speed limits from Provo to St. George. :)
Michelle is hoping and praying for a job to open up back here in civilization. Her year in Vernal is up in December. Not that she is counting the days or anything. If anyone has any hospital connections, feel free to share. She is an amazing R.N. with lots of experience.
David survived another football season, and this one was injury free. I like those kind.
Thanks for checking up on us. We truly appreciate and love our family and friends, and feel your strength and support.
Lisa
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