Graham's 2 cents - Please pray for Shannon

I'm writing on behalf of Shannon. Who is "I'm?" I'm is Graham, the ticked-off husband of Shannon. Ticked off at this bloody-awful disease that has engulfed Shannon - engulfed our family.

At the moment - moment being the last three days, she's been on the couch. She can not effectively walk (Avery saw her walk this morning, and burst into tears), her breathing is difficult, and is extremely laboured if she sits upright. Since breathing is a fairly important function to maintain, she has been confined to the couch until I can carry her up to bed. She also describes her internal organs feel like they've been ripped out, turned inside out, and set on fire. I might add that her joints are painful and swollen.

Needless to say, I don't really know what else to say. Well, other than please pray for my wife! She's very discouraged, and it's difficult to see my beloved in this state. We know that these episodes are all part of the healing process - and we can expect them, but it's not pleasant going through them.

We can probably attribute her current state to the detox stuff we brought back from last week's visit to Dr. H. He did mention her body was a cesspool of neurotoxins, and so now that they are being ordered to leave, they're doing the Al Qaeda thing - blowing stuff up as they go.

But wait there's more! Yesterday I discovered my extended medical doesn't cover the IV supplies which are needed to infuse the IV medications (which they do cover!). So now we are attempting to creatively come up with a solution that will hopefully cost less than the $517 per month we're currently forking out over and above all the supplements and associated expenses. While it is a concern, I'm decidedly not panicked because...

...our God is a great God, and it is He who has been creatively and lovingly taking care of us. And I know He will continue to do so.

Thank you for those of you who are holding us close.

By His Grace,

Graham

STARTING THE DETOX

We're home - got home late last night.

Today I started the detox program that Dr H has prescribed.
Currently, I'm not sure whether I want to hug or slug Dr H. Probably a good thing that I'm back in Canada!

I have spent most of the day in the bed exhausted and feeling simply horrible. To be fair I probably can't really blame the detox meds as we're starting with miniscule amounts.

I am probably just paying the price for my jet set life. Ha!

Anyhow, not a lot to say.
I'm pretty worn out.

And I'm feeling pretty old - my son is turning 16 in 2 days!

HAVE BUNGEE, WILL TRAVEL

We're packing up and heading home today.

Which won't take long given that we had to pack really light. We took two carry on suitcases with us - and one was completely filled with all my IV meds and supplies.




Of course my IV pole didn't fit in my suitcase so we had to use a little creative ingenuity. I have been tethered to a bungee cord for 4 hours a day while here.

Have Bungee, Will Travel.

It'll be good to get home - we've missed our kids!

We're not used to so much peace and quiet.

Sunset at Half Moon Bay

We are incredibly grateful to my folks and Graham's mom for staying with the kids and keeping things running so smoothly at home this week.

They willingly relinquished the peace and quiet of their lives this week and for that we are so appreciative.