Update

Yesterday Mickey and I went to visit a neurologist concerning my lower back pain. After reviewing the MRI he confirmed that I indeed had a herniated disck between L3 and L4. He then suggested many possible ways of treatment including steriod shots or surgery. He didn't have any available slots for surgery this week so he suggested we come back to see him on Monday with our final decision. If we decide to do surgery it will be next Wednesday morning. To me surgery seems like the obvious choice, but also the scariest. Like any surgery, there are lots of risk involved and the longer I am on my back the better I feel so I begin to think that maybe that is not necessary. Then I think back to the excruciating pain that I was in just this past Sunday and I can't imagine having to go through this again. It is like my life has stopped for the past 2 weeks. All I have been able to do is lay around, watch TV, check email (thanks to wireless internet technology), talk and/or text, eat and read.

Please pray as we seek God's will for our lives regarding this decision!

Oh my aching back!!!!

I have been in bed for the past week with a herniated disk in my lower back. The problems really started Sunday afternoon and by Monday morning it was all I could do to get myself off the couch and to urgent care. I went for an MRI on Tuesday and the results revealed a herniated disk in my lower back. I have had problems with my back over the past few years, but never to this degree. I am feeling a lot better compared to Monday and Tuesday, but still have sharp shooting pains when I am on my feet for too long or move the wrong way. I go on Wednesday to meet with a specialist. I think my options are going to be steriod shots or surgery. I am hoping the shots will do the trick, but will do whatever the doctor thinks best! I have been blessed with phone calls, text messages, visits and food from all of our wonderful family and friends! I will keep you posted with updates as much as possible. (Have you ever tried typing while laying down? It's not very easy! haha) For now, please keep me and my family in your prayers! :)

Snow Night 2009!

We have been waiting on this day/night to come all winter long ! SNOW!!!! Mackaylan and I couldn't wait til morning to get out and play so we bundled up and ventured out tonight. We went for a stroll up to see Jahpa and Uncle Gene. Along the way, we stopped to catch a few flakes (It is good luck to eat the first snow, ya know?!) and to practice making and throwing a few snowballs so we would be ready for a snowball fight with Daddy in the morning! Stay tuned ....

MP3

Over the past year and a half I have been very fortunate to serve as the children's choir director at my church, LFBC. The choir is named MP3, which stands for Music and Praise for 3 (Jesus, Others and Yourself.) Tonight we performed the song Beautiful One during the 6:30 PM service and I couldn't wait to share it with you- my loyal blog readers. I pray you will take time to listen to the words and allow it to bless your heart as it did mine!

Valentine Storytime

Saturday morning Mackaylan and I met Kathryn and Ellie at Barnes and Noble for their Valentine Storytime. The girls had a fun time listening to a story read aloud, sipping hot cocoa and making bookmarks. And to top it all off, Curious George made a surprise guest appearance! Once the scheduled activities had wrapped up, we all picked out a book (or two!) and headed to Jason's Deli for lunch! What a fun way to kick off the upcoming holiday!