Author: Kaylene

Kevin is in the ICU.  Short version- ruptured intestine (Crohns related), sepsis infection, kidney failure, BP 55/22, emergency surgery 1:40 AM Saturday morning, ICU, ventilator, sedated, wound vac (meaning they didn't close him up), I stepped out to get some rest, Kevin pulls out ventilator, because Kevin can (almost) breath by himself they let the sedation wear off, Kevin wakes up, labored talking for about 3 minutes, BiPap (aka respirator), now Kevin can't talk, but is wondering what on earth is going on.  Kevin still desperately needs his rest to keep his vitals OK so he can continue to heal and fight the infection, but he needs to know what on earth is happening (wouldn't anybody?) bad games of sherades... Going into another surgery tomorrow (Monday) afternoon, looks like it's…

Last Friday Kevin had a day off, so we decided to get away one last time before life changes, and we're on our own again. Thursday night we went to Salt Lake and checked in at the Plaza at Temple Square in Salt Lake City.  We got a room on the North West side, and this was our view from our window.  I thought the room was a little pink and outdated, but comfortable and we had a mini fridge and microwave. This view was significant to me because my grandparents lived in the building straight ahead on the left, or straight west from the conference center, for 21 years.  My other grandparents served a mission here, and lived in a condo in one of the slanted high rises, best…

The last week has been hard, and good in different ways. My parents celebrated their 28th anniversary last Friday.  Happy Anniversary guys!  For their anniversary they decided to take off and go visit my Mom's sister Marlene in Wyoming, they also visited Jackson Hole and the Tetons. While they were gone a nasty cold caught up with me.  I was pretty miserable for a few days. Once they got back I started to feel like a person again, and then Sunday night Kevin said his belly felt weird.  "Doesn't hurt, just feels weird."  Next thing we knew he spent the night throwing up, and was severely dehydrated by morning.  He called in sick and I debated on taking him to urgent care or trying to get him into the doctor. …

And are looking to put another one down in the next 5 days or so, given it receives the "handyman Dad's approval." We almost put two offers down the other night, but decided not to at the last minute.  The house we changed our minds about just wasn't right for us, and would have needed some major renovations fairly soon, plus the current owners are gung-hoe on DIY projects, and I was concerned on the stability of some of those given I could see some tale-tale signs that they'd not followed all the proper steps in their projects to ensure good condition long-term. Still no informative word on offer 1.  It's still our favorite, though the second offer is a stunning house in a great neighborhood, it's farther from work…

We still haven't heard back on offer #1 as we'll affectionately call that house now.  It was 4 weeks lastnight since we made that offer and we were told it would be a couple weeks... So my Realtor and I went out yesterday to find some more prospective homes.  What Kevin and I didn't understand is you can make more than one offer, so we saw about 6-7 houses yesterday, and I came home with 4 houses that I would put an offer on and two that I fell in love with.  After looking into it one of those four is not right for us, and that leaves three, one of witch I'd go CRAZY over and love to pieces we hope to write up an offer on that one…

Hurricane Ike Today Michael doens't remember it.  He remembers sunshine while it rained while we lived in Texas, but not the hurricane.  Don't know why.  I doubt the other boys have much of a memory of it at all. I remember fear and frustration, then relief that things would be OK.  I'm very grateful today to not have to worry about that anymore.  Not that it was a big threat, but it was big enough to become REALLY real.

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This is Kevin's cousin's wife, or my mother in law's, sister's, daughter in law, that's too confusing, so I drew it out. She's an amazing musician, and an amazing mother and wife.  I feel like she's a real friend, even thought we've never met in person.  She was pregnant with her Preston the same time I was with Joey, and there's just some neat bonding that can go with being pregnant together. She's so devoted to her passions, and so sweet to everyone. She's spunky, loving, honest, has amazing hair, and great taste, she's creative, open and brave.  Her music is really taking off and even recently got a spot on an ESPN slot for, I beleive, a Womens Volleyball Tournament.  I'm so excited to see where it'll go.  If I…

Our agent will call the other agent in the morning and see what they can dig up for us. Edited around 7 Sep. 3~ Talked to the agent today, still will be waiting till next week.

This may be as long as I've gone without blogging since starting this... I don't know if anyone even reads it anymore... Quick update of the things going on cause I've got to go in a minute. We've got an offer in on a house. The floor plan's very similar to my In-Law's place. The property has a few mature fruit trees, and it looks like a good school and neighborhood. Unlike the rest of the houses we've seen it's 100% finished up and down, and won't need a lot of $$ or time to get it/keep it livable. Yay! It's got a lot of red paint, and I don't like red, but otherwise is a beautiful home where I'd really love to be for the foreseeable future. We're told…