A couple of months ago, Grandpa McAllister woke up and couldn't get out of bed. Turns out he'd ruptured a disc. Everyone who's seen Grandpa knows he hasn't been able to walk standing upright or without the use of a crutch. When pain pills and rest didn't help, he decided to take action. Friday night he had surgery, hoping and praying he'd wake up without the constant pain in his legs. At first, the pain was worse than when he'd gone in and he was pretty discouraged thinking he'd gone through all of that for nothing.
We headed to Cedar City for our Friday Family Date Night to see him. We had dinner at our favorite place to eat in Cedar...the original Pizza/Pasta Factory. Yum! (Disclaimer: Brad's is probably the true favorite but I wasn't in the mood for burgers!) Then we drove around showing the kids the various apartments we lived in while we were there and the college their dad graduated from. They were all soooo impressed! Those were some good times...
We arrived at the hospital just as Grandpa was wheeled to his room.
We headed to Cedar City for our Friday Family Date Night to see him. We had dinner at our favorite place to eat in Cedar...the original Pizza/Pasta Factory. Yum! (Disclaimer: Brad's is probably the true favorite but I wasn't in the mood for burgers!) Then we drove around showing the kids the various apartments we lived in while we were there and the college their dad graduated from. They were all soooo impressed! Those were some good times...
We arrived at the hospital just as Grandpa was wheeled to his room.
A few hours and several doses of Morphine later, a light at the end of the tunnel appears! The pain in Grandpa's leg is nearly gone and the pain from the incision site in his back is dull and manageable.
This was Grandpa's first surgery and he's thinking he just might like the attention and ice chip service. We left him in pretty good spirits and got a phone call this morning to let us know he's on his way home! The doctor told him to plan on a couple of days in the hospital MINIMUM but since he was doing so well he got early discharge papers. We love you Grandpa - HAPPY HEELING!
The morning was #1's last regular season Jr. Jazz Basketball game. His team has had a great season and with their win today were crowned League Champs! WaHOo! The tournament starts next week and we get a bye the first day. Hopefully the time off won't hurt us! Congrats, guys!
"The Nets"
Some various shots from the game today. #1 wears #31 and is the Point Guard.
Final score of the final regular season game. It wasn't the highest scoring game of the year!
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We were surprised at how soon my dad came home. I couldn't believe how good he was doing when we saw him. He was still funny and NEVER shut up the whole time we were there. He was getting around really well too. The post surgery air pain in his chest was just starting though. He wondered why no one told him about that. Anyway so glad you guys were there Friday. I felt bad that I wasn't, but also thought there was probably enough people going to be there.
Good to hear about Brax and his team!
whooohooo! on being champs! i love watching these boys play. It's been fun playing against you guys...... see you in the tournaments!
B-ball has been so fun this year. I guess that's what happens as they get older. Just one question-how is it that #1's team is ALWAYS the league champ?? In every sport!! Could it possibly be that great McCallister athlete? Good job B. Maybe one of these times you and Koy will be on the same team for once!
I am glad Grandpa his healing well so far! Great Job #1 on your championship that is awesome!!
Kenzie
We're glad things went so well for Keith! Hopefully he'll be back to doing those somersaults into the pool by this summer!
Congratulations to Brax and the rest of his team! I'll call you to see when the games are.
Mom
Oh, my girlfriend, Laurie, just had this surgery and it is brutal. We visited her the other day and I felt so bad for her. I hope his recovery goes well!
Its so hard to see our parents like that. I think! However, when I saw the pics of Keith, all I could think was how much he looks like Grandma. Wow! Anyways, glad he's feeling better. Back surgery, not fun!
hey, I know exactly how he feels back pain is the worst! It is so fun to see your blog it is so cute!
Hey!
I found your family blog! I hope you remember me - Stephanie Randall - from the awesome MHS drill team. :) It's good to hear you guys are doing good! You have super cute children!
Stephanie
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