Thursday, July 19th

Hi Everyone. Well, Alex is doing okay. He has lost .2 kilograms and is handling his steroid decrease well. He is still having lots of pain and has started a new med used for nerve irritation pain. They use this drug to treat "phantom pain" in amputee victims. Alex has also had to start a cortisone drug because his body's ability to produce cortisone has been diminished by all of the steroids and he could go into shock without it. This will slow down his weight loss and either new drug can cause some BAD moods. Poor kid!

Besides that we are trying to get a play area built for Alex and Zoe in the back yard. We are frustrated with the process of working and paying for a landscape architect that has promised the moon to be delivered yesterday but so far we are at a standstill. Steve and I have come up with our own design and hopefully, things will get moving quickly! Alex just wants to play like and with kids and that is our priority at this time.

Unfortunately, the country club event had to be cancelled. There is talk or reviving it at a later date so stay tuned for that update. We'll just have to wait and see. The women planning the event are heart broken but reality is reality and the guests just were not there. I'm okay with all of this though and hope everyone can make it to the Pancake Breakfast on August 4th! It will be a great time.

Alex is spending his days coloring, cooking, and going to appointments. He loves play dates so if anyone wants to have one let me know!! Zoe Grace is growing taller everyday and still has that two-ness about her. She would love to play with Alex but he just can't stand for her to even touch him. It is a sad situation, but we try to come up with activities they both can enjoy. (read as: I can't wait for that play area!!!)

So far Steve and I are doing well on Slim 4 Life. I have lost 17.5 pounds and Steve is down 25 lbs! We lost almost two Zoes!!! The road is still a long one but we are getting used to the plan and the supplements are GREAT!!! (read as: we are wired all of the time!!) I definitely have more energy!

Okay, well I think that is it. One day at a time.

God bless.
G