http://michelle.themccallums.org A way to keep family and friends updated on our lives. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 20:42:19 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Since 31% wanted OurLittleMonkeys only, 69% wanted  both and 0% wanted only Michelle Meditations, I have decided to shut down Michelle's Meditations for the time being.  I am not sure what I will use it for in the future, but for right now I am going to devote my time ... http://michelle.themccallums.org/2008/11/06/the-results-of-the-survey-and-a-decision/ I just found out that one of my former students  was in a fatal car accident this past Friday night-- just minutes from where I live. He was just 20 years old. Please pray for Kyle's family. http://michelle.themccallums.org/2008/11/05/one-of-my-students-has-passed-away/ My mom is now being treated with antibiotics to prevent her from developing an infection.  She has a large red patch on her side (about the size of a paperback book) which is caused by blood and fluid pooling up under the skin.  She has to put a warm washcloth ... http://michelle.themccallums.org/2008/11/04/my-computer-has-died-a-quick-update/ She made it home after the "worst experience of [her] life." My mom told me all the horrible details of her stay in the hospital: nurses who couldn't have cared less, a doctor who never did a follow-up and pain that the nurses were never able to manage. Thankfully, she is home ... http://michelle.themccallums.org/2008/10/31/my-mom-is-home-from-the-hospital/ My mom will not be going home today. The nurses haven't figured out how to manage her pain yet. If you know my mom, you know what an incredibly tough lady she is. Here is a funny example: We were at Costco one afternoon when my mom felt someone pull on ... http://michelle.themccallums.org/2008/10/30/my-tough-mama-is-not-going-home-any-time-soon/ I spoke with my mom a little bit ago, and she is recovering well.  She has an epidural and is feeling only a little pain below her waist.  She said that it does hurt to move and she is feeling the effects of the anethesia still, but, overall, is doing ... http://michelle.themccallums.org/2008/10/29/post-surgery-evening-update/ My mom's surgery is over.  She is still in recovery, but her doctor/surgeon spoke to my dad and said that things "look good."  He is very optimistic that this is not cancer, but we can't be certain until we know the results of the biopsy, which won't be for a ... http://michelle.themccallums.org/2008/10/29/the-surgery-is-over-and-things-look-good/ Please be in prayer for my mom this morning. She will be having her surgical biopsy at 9:00am. I will update again when I know more. The results from her biopsy will take about a week to ten days because they will be evaluating both bone and bone marrow. Thank you ... http://michelle.themccallums.org/2008/10/28/my-moms-surgery-is-wednesday-morning/ Our day started, as usual, with David peeking into our room and telling us to wake up. Then he and I made scrambled eggs together- he cracked the eggs and made the toast. David had several phone calls from family and friends, as well as emails and messages on ... http://michelle.themccallums.org/2008/10/28/davids-three-year-old/ http://michelle.themccallums.org/2008/10/26/can-you-believe-it/