Friday 1/8/10

Hey CF family! Looks like everyone is doing well in the New Year. Great to see.

Just wanted to update everyone with what’s going on with my son, Colten. We brought him home on Sunday, only to have him for a brief time as he had a bad reaction to the meds and we had to rush him back to the hospital on Monday morning. After additional tests, blood work, scans, x-rays etc., we finally came home last night. He’s been diagnosed with a seizure disorder, which is a form of epilepsy. The doctors couldn’t isloate what caused these seizures, so we’re still in the discovery phase. He seems to be progressivey getting better but it is literally a day-by-day ordeal. It is still lhighly ikely that he can have seizures at any moment. As we’ve never dealt with this kind of situation before, we are constantly educating ourselves on this disease. It’s nice to finally be home and sleep in a bed that is made for someonen 6’4″ and eat a little better. My wife and I are sleep-deprived and ready to figure this thing out. My other two boys are worried about their younger brother but I am so proud of how they are dealing with this on a daily basis.

I don’t know when I’ll be back in the “box” because I’m itching to get there. I look forward to seeing all of you soon, looks like I’ve got a lot of “make up” WODs to do. But, as you know, I’m focusing on getting used to this “new” life and making sure my family is healthy. I sincerely appreciate all the thoughts and prayers. I know in my heart that my baby boy will be fine.

“Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”

Glad to hear that you are finally home. I understand all to well that medical issues are even harder to deal with when they are with our children. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts are prayers and will see you at the “box” when it’s appropriate for you.

Lee
we are all concerned for you and your family.
All of our thoughts and prayers go out to you and we look forward to seeing you as soon as you are able…..

Completed Crossfit Total last night so I could have everything completed for the challenge….
Felt really good though got some congestion in my sinuses going on and a scratchy throat…
Basck Squat 185, Shoulder Press 85. Deadlift 205. Total: 475 Really pleased-have done 210 on my DL in past but just could not get past it…will in the next few months….
See you all in the am and at the meeting…

Doug-I’ll say it again-you are my hero… 8 minutes and then some on 1/2 Michael in that below zero temp last night…WOW!!!!
And Bevin for you to push through that coming off of being sick-I commend you too lady.

Lee, we can’t wait to have you back. We’re here for you and always will be. Thank you for keeping us posted!

I’m excited about our Paleo Challenge … gonna be awesome. I picked up a foam roller tonight and look forward to using it EVERY day.