What a Day...

I think yesterday might have been the worst day for our family ever. Sunday night, Anna had a fever of 104.5. I called the docter yesterday morning because her fever was still high. We made an appointment for 1:30, which I thought was perfect timing because of her morning nap. However, it turned out to be a terrible time because of what else that happened yesterday morning. Joe called me about 9:30 and asked me what my symptoms were with my kidney stone. I could tell from his voice that he was really hurting. He called the doctor and made an appointment for 10:45. Since Anna had to take a nap and was probably sick, I stayed home with her instead of taking her to a friend's house. I really wanted to be with Joe because I knew he was hurting so much. Things got worse for Joe when he arrived at the doctor because the pain was so strong at that point. They saw how much he was hurting, so gave him a shot with pain medicine. I think this relieved the pain some. Mark thankfully was able to pick Joe up and take him to the hospital for a CT scan.

Time finally arrived for me to take Anna to the doctor. My friend Brittany met me there so I could leave immediately after her appointment to be with Joe. We found out at the doctor that Anna has an ear infection and strep throat. While we were still at the doctor, Joe called and needed to be picked up at the hospital. Brittany thankfully went to get Joe so I could stay with Anna.

Everyone made it home safely. I got Joe and Anna in bed and I left to get the prescriptions filled. By the time I made it home, I was exhausted.

I think God knew that I had to feel good all day because I could not have made it yesterday without God's grace. I tried to take a nap, but my mind could not rest. I got up about 5:00 and called Fran. She offered to bring suppper! (This was more of a blessing later than I thought it would be.)

Joe came downstairs a little before 6:00 and got really sick. He said he needed to go to the hospital right then. Anna was still taking a nap and I started calling people to help out with Anna. At that moment, Fran showed up at my house. She told us to leave and she would take care of Anna.

Fran ended up taking Anna to Brittany's house so Jack and Jake would not catch Anna's germs.

We made it to the hospital and they gave Joe some great pain medicine. The doctor looked at the results of his scan and said that the stone had moved 7/8 of the way and thought he would pass it last night. He sent us home about 8:30.

Thankfully the pain really eased up for Joe and he was able to sleep last night and he passed the stone about 5:00 am this morning!

Nana and Poppy came back to help last night. Anna is not feeling great today, but I think is on the road to recovery. I am just really tired and thankful for Nana and Poppy's help today.

Thanks to all our friends and family for your help, calls, and prayers yesterday! We are so blessed to have such great friends and family! We love you all!

Here are pics from the weekend.

Anna and Nana

Anna and Jaxson at the Easter egg hunt Saturday.

She loves to slide!

Anna knew where the eggs went.

Anna wasn't a big fan of the grass.

Hunting eggs is fun!

Anna and Anna. I tell LeAnna that I wanted Anna's hair to look like Anna's.

Anna plays with her Easter basket all the time now. Thanks Aunt Laura and Uncle Cory!

Anna loves her Nana and Poppy!

Ready for church Sunday.