God is good!!

I am happy to report Ellie had good reviews from her MRI yesterday. Both doctors today were very happy to see the MRI clear! Her oncologist said her brain/brain stem is starting to move back into the area that the tumor was in.  This is something that is normal. She passed all the physical exams they did with her to check her strength.  Not much else to report but that all is good! God is good, we are so thankful and happy!!

MRI Tuesday

Ellie has another update MRI tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 25th at 7:30 in the morning. We will be headed there bright and early in the morning.  Then once she wakes up she is good to go. We will then return Wednesday for the Dr.'s appointments to get the results of the MRI from her radiation oncologist and see the Otolaryngologist because he wants to see the MRI pics of the nerve graft surgery.

I am calm and confident about this because all others have been with good results.  We hope this will be the same good results.  Continueing to pray about it though.

I will update Wednesday after we get results.

Being Thankful!

I AM THANKFUL:

FOR THE WIFE

WHO SAYS IT'S HOT DOGS TONIGHT,

BECAUSE SHE IS HOME WITH ME,

AND NOT OUT WITH SOMEONE ELSE.

FOR THE HUSBAND

WHO IS ON THE SOFA BEING A COUCH POTATO,

BECAUSE HE IS HOME WITH ME

AND NOT OUT AT THE BARS.

FOR THE TEENAGER

WHO IS COMPLAINING ABOUT DOING DISHES

BECAUSE IT MEANS SHE IS AT HOME,

NOT ON THE STREETS.

FOR THE TAXES I PAY

BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM EMPLOYED.

FOR THE MESS TO CLEAN AFTER A PARTY

BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN SURROUNDED BY FRIENDS.

FOR THE CLOTHES THAT FIT A LITTLE TOO SNUG

BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE ENOUGH TO EAT.

FOR MY SHADOW THAT WATCHES ME WORK

BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM OUT IN THE SUNSHINE

FOR A LAWN THAT NEEDS MOWING,

WINDOWS THAT NEED CLEANING,

AND GUTTERS THAT NEED FIXING

BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE A HOME.

FOR ALL THE COMPLAINING I HEAR ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT

BECAUSE IT MEANS WE HAVE FREEDOM OF SPEECH.

FOR THE PARKING SPOT I FIND AT THE FAR END OF THE PARKING LOT

BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM CAPABLE OF WALKING

AND I HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH TRANSPORTATION.

FOR MY HUGE HEATING BILL

BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM WARM.

FOR THE LADY BEHIND ME IN CHURCH WHO SINGS OFF KEY

BECAUSE IT MEANS I CAN HEAR.

FOR THE PILE OF LAUNDRY AND IRONING

BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE CLOTHES TO WEAR.

FOR WEARINESS AND ACHING MUSCLES AT THE END OF THE DAY

BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN CAPABLE OF WORKING HARD.

FOR THE ALARM THAT GOES OFF

IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS

BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM ALIVE.

AND FINALLY, FOR TOO MUCH E-MAIL

BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE FRIENDS WHO ARE THINKING OF ME.

Live well, Laugh often, & Love with all of your heart

mom update

My last entry was about my mother being in the hospital.  Well Monday, January 3, first day back to work after the holidays, she felt like she was having a heart attack while she was driving to work so she went straight to Sartori ER. They saw she was having a heart attack and sent her by ambulance to Covenant.  The hospital called me while she was on her way to Covenant and I headed there right away.  It so happened that I met the ambulance at Hudson Rd. and hwy 20, then I had to pull over so the ambulance transporting her could go by.  This was a wierd experience.  Covenant was so fast helping her that by 9am she had a stint in already.  Thanks to great care and fast help she is doing great now!!  There is minimal damage to her heart and she is headed back to work Tuesday. Thank you all for your prayers and thoughts.

update about my mom

Just wanted to let those who are waiting for an update about my mom to know she was discharged from the hospital Wednesday midday and is doing well.  Resting a lot and will be doing some rehab for strengthening. Thank you all for your prayers. I will post details for those of you who don't know what is going on after I ask my mom if I can. Take care!

FeLiZ aNo NueVo!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

We had a truly wonderful Christmas. Restful and fun! No hustle and bustle. Just taking our time through all the gatherings. We are blessed to have Ellie another year and great to have all our cousins and family so close.  We had a new addition to the Mercado side of the family! Tenley Olivia Mercado was born to Javier and Stephanie and joined her big brother Hudson Dean! She is absolutely precious and adorable.  She was born healthy on December 12th, the day before my mom's birthday. We are happy she made it for Christmas and New Year!  I think Javier and especially Steph were ready to meet her.  Sadly we haven't seen Emily, Jesse, Ethan and Haley yet but soon we will be able to give them their gifts.

We hope everyone's  Christmas and New Year was safe and joyous!