What a September 2008

Wow! I look backed and realized I haven't updated my blog for a long time. September was a crazy, busy month.

I had two classes in the month of September in school and that kept me busy. I had Pschology and Anatomy. I learned a lot in both, but I felt that I was never home!

Chris and Greg rode Lotoja the second Saturday in September. That turned out to be quite an event. The race started out a little bumpy. They had a few crashes in the first miles of the race and both came to the first "feed zone" a little upset. They were riding with a few inexperienced riders that caused some problems and a few minor injuries. The race continued, and I think Brandi and I felt more prepared this year than the past year. Chris and Greg finished not far off from the pace they were aiming for.

The drama didn't start until after the race ended. Chris had not been feeling well for the few days leading up to the race. After the race, he was having a hard time catching his breath. We got back to the condo we were staying in and Chris got showered and settled down for the night. It didn't take long for him to realize that he was not doing well. Brandi's mom was in Jackson with us, and after feeling his pulse and listening to his respiration, decided that we should head to the ER. Because of our experience last year, we knew just how to get there!! We were admitted and the tests and blood work were taken. The doctor returned telling us that Chris's troponin levels and EKG were abnormal and this may be an indicator of a heart attack. WHAT!!! After some more tests and a stay in the ICU, Chris was released the next morning with instructions to follow up with a doctor when we returned to Utah. Fortunately, the doctors here think Chris is ok. It was just a little bit of a scare that I'm glad turned out to be ok.

We're Americans!

We have been letting Lincoln watch the HBO series "Band of Brothers"(whether we should or not). He really likes it. A few days ago, he was watching it. Taking it as a time to teach the kids something, I told Lincoln that the generation that fought in World War II was old and most were already dead. I told him that they had saved the world. Lincoln told me he knew that; and they had saved the world from the Germans. To teach him even more, I asked him if he knew that "Volk" is German?". Jefferson was also in the room, and as serious as he could, turned to me and said, "No, Mom. We're Americans." Jefferson, you're right. We are Americans. I still need to teach them that we don't need to hate the Germans anymore!!!