Eyes and Legs

You know, our family is very healthy, but lately we have been to medical offices fairly frequently! First thing this morning we (the four of us that don't have work/school to go to) went to the doctor for me to have an ultrasound (No! I'm not pregnant!!) on my leg. I had laser surgery on my legs for varicose veins. That may sound like a vain (no pun intended) thing to have done, but it is actually covered 100% by our insurance because it is a big medical problem. I'm great now and I won't have the nasty blue bulgy things on the backs of my legs. They were so awful and painful. Boy do I sound like an old lady or what?

Then this afternoon baby Porter had his tear duct cleared. That was so hard for me to put him through. It wasn't absolutely necessary, but for his whole (short, I know) life he has had a majorly green and goopy eye. Lately I have had to pry his eye open when he wakes up so I decided it was time to have the procedure done. James and our home teacher gave him a blessing last night and the kids said many prayers for him. Of course, James and I did, too! The doctor was great and the whole thing was quick, but I didn't stay in the room for it. I gave him a big kiss and gave him to the nurse. The doctor said he would take good care of him. So, I did a slow lap around the office and then they were done. But as I walked I could hear him screaming and it broke my heart and I just wanted it to stop! It was a success and we should know if the duct will stay clear in a couple of weeks. So, please keep Porter in your prayers for us.