Brave Boy

Today Justin had his endoscopy to see why he has had so much stomach pain for the past month and a half. He was a very brave boy. He didn't flinch when he got his IV. It was very scary to be wheeled into the room and have something put in his mouth to keep it open. That's when the tears flowed-both his and mine! He has gastritis at the top of his stomach and some irritation of the stomach walls. He is on new meds for the next 30 days, and a restricted diet to let his stomach heal. Kyle was very helpful by going with us since Dave had to work at 3:3o a.m. for "Black Friday". He (Kyle) made some pretty funny comments as Justin was waking up-but I will get to do the same when he gets his wisdom teeth out over Christmas break. This afternoon was the much dreaded "Christmas Picture". We tell the kids to dress in a certain theme and meet us at a certain place around whatever house we are living in, and they fuss and crab that they don't want to do it, blah, blah,blah. So when you get our Christmas card, please appreciate the pain endured to get it taken :) !!