He was pretty emotional about his birthday which I find incredibly ironic considering the fact that I'm usually the one that is emotional! I handled it better than I thought though! I'm usually a sentimental mess on the boys birthdays but this year was different. I was in a celebratory mood, excited about the future, and proud of my birthday boy! He finally got on board and perked up when he realized that he'll be out of the house in five years and driving in three! Now that makes me emotional! I told him that it's great to get excited about the future but let's enjoy 13 first, ok? He didn't agree with me. Such a teenager.
Sunday was also special because my grandfather hosted a family reunion at a local park so we got to see (almost) everyone on my dads side of the family. The forecast said it was going to be stormy and we were scared that it was going to get rained out but the weather was absolutely perfect and it was a beautiful afternoon.
My migraines have been unrelenting this past month (which is why I haven't posted more) but praise the Lord I woke up with a very bad headache, which is a lot more manageable, and not a full blown migraine, and I was able to enjoy the time with my family.
Ever since my grandmother passed away a few years ago things with my family haven't been the same. I never realized how much she was the glue to our family and not a day goes by that I do not think of her. I miss her so much.
It was a beautiful day of celebrating our family as well as my son. Laughing, telling and hearing stories from the past, and getting lots of hugs, was the best medicine for me. For a moment I was able to forget all about what has been going on with me and focus on something better (even though everyone wanted details about what's been diagnosed and how it's affecting me). It was nice to escape and feel that love and support that I often forget is there.
After the reunion we had a hungry birthday boy so for his birthday dinner he chose Raising Cane's, a boy after my own heart. :)
It was just the four of us and it was such a sweet time. We talked about the future, jobs and careers, and what it means to be a Godly man. With him having severe ADHD I never know what he gets and what he doesn't but I pray that God puts the words we spoke into his heart. He does have a sweet spirit and I love this boy so much. I know he is destined for great things.
I had a follow-up appointment this past Thursday and all the doctor did was change up my sleeping pill, added another preventative migraine medication to my roster, and have another follow-up appointment the first of May. I am now on nine different medications and I am not getting any better. It's frustrating but at this point I am doing everything I can. Until we can get my migraines under control we can't figure out what pain is coming from the tumors.
I know I say this almost every post, but I am SO thankful for everyone that is praying for me and my family. This has been incredibly hard for me both physically and emotionally. I fight depression daily but I still hold onto my faith, even if it's only the size of a mustard seed at the moment.
My family has been incredible and I will be forever grateful for all of their love and support. We are going to get through this together.
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