yuck!

Cory went into surgery on the 14th and had a fistula put into his wrist. It attaches a vein and an artery so the blood flow is like a rushing river...honestly. If you put your ear up to the wound it sounds like a conch shell and feels so weird! While that is healing he still has his chest catheter. They are also trying to take more blood out of him at dialysis to see if that lowers his blood pressure which is still high and also cleans more of the toxins. We spent a great weekend in Portland with my best friend Melinda, he needed and most importantly deserved it, being in dialysis for half the day every other day and surgery last week, not to mention a doctors appointment practically every day, just really puts it in perspective how precious time is. I just have had quite a bit on my plate, whether it is trying to keep up with my own friends and family and trying to have them realize I do think of them and love them every day, even if I am consumed with Cory or my new job, I'm there in sprit and I appreciate all of the support that I have. I really really do. It's hard, every day. So here are some pictures of Corys surgery and our trip.

MUCH LOVE TO ALL