Big updates for this week. I’ve been rather silent that I had a doctor’s visit coming up. I can share information about the children but I feel weird about bringing attention to myself. Having said that, I had my official genetics appointment this past week and at age 35, I’ve been diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: Hypermobility Type. That now makes three of six children diagnosed and myself. The bad genes are strong with us!
Speaking of the children, Piper’s surgery date has been set for February 5th. She’s having a VMO advancement with medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction. Basically, they’re going to take tendons from a donor and reconstruct her knee so that it stops dislocating daily. Due to her postural orthostatic tachycardia and orthostatic hypotension, this will be an inpatient procedure. We crave prayers and well wishes!
Now, all that is out of the way and I want to move right along to the bookishly good stuff!
- [21 Jan] Reflections
- [22 Jan] Goodreads Monday
- [22 Jan] Imperfect Justice by Cara C. Putman ★★
- [23 Jan] The Empowered by Craig Parshall ★★★★★
- [24 Jan] Wordless Wednesday: Adapt
- [25 Jan] Secrets (Sweet Valley High, #2) by Francine Pascal, Kate William ★★★
- [25 Jan] The Angel of Forest Hill by Cindy Woodsmall ★★★★★
- [25 Jan] The Melody of the Soul|Book Review ★★★★★
- [26 Jan] Tyler’s Top 3 Books for the at Home Essential Oil Enthusiast
2018 Reading Challenge
12 books completed
3 book ahead of schedule
Progress: 12/104(12%)
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Currently Reading
Reading Goals this Week
Interesting stuff from the book community
(some of my favorites of the week!)
Books to Snuggle Up With During the Winter by Musings of a Coffee Addicted Bibliophile.
Around the World in 80 Pages by Hardcover Haven
And last but not least, as a participant of #TBB, I suggest Secrets, Book 2 – a Sweet Valley High Review by Jami’s Words.
Let’s Talk…
How is your week going? Have you read anything good lately? What is on your TBR pile this week?
Glad you finally have your diagnosis! And definitely praying for your daughter!!!
My week has been kinda crappy but here’s to a new and hopefully a better week
I hope your week is better and that the kids feel better! <3
Thank you for the prayers!
Thanks!!! ❤️
She seems to be better so hopefully they’re on the mend
Glad to hear it!
Praying for you and your family! And I’m excited to see your thoughts on A Light on the Hill. I want to read that one!
Thank you, Jessica! I’m super excited for A Light on The Hill!!!
Will keep your family in my prayers. I pray the surgery goes well and that her recovery is swift.
Thank you! :)
I want to try and dedicate a lot of time to Crusade and Jihad this week, which sort of reads like a textbook (but a good one) dealing with the relations between the ‘global north’ and the muslim world. It’s VERY interesting, but it’s so much to take in that it’s slow going… I think I will come out the other side a lot wiser though :)
Oh, that sounds interesting! Enjoy!
Hope all goes well for you and your family.
Thanks!
Best wishes for her surgery! Anything would be better than having your knee dislocate on a daily basis! You can’t catch a break health wise ??
This was an ongoing problem due to her condition. We have tried strengthening it for a year and they felt it was just time. So we are hoping it helps. I appreciate the well wishes!