Wrestling requires strength and stamina

Hunter's wrestling injury

Hunter had x-rays taken today and consulted with an orthopedic surgeon. From his first wrestling match at St. Thomas Acquinas, it was determined that he has SCIWORA: spinal chord injury without radiographic abnormality. It will heal on its own in 4-6 weeks, however, he can not live wrestle or run free standing. He can cross-train as he has been doing for the past week.

December 5, 2009---The match is seen below.

Knee Injury

Brandon has an appointment with an orthopedic doc on Wed to determine if anything is wrong with his knee. It has been 3 weeks since this wrestling match which he hurt his knee.

His opponent is a senior.

On a lighter note, Jessica was asked to "make a funny face"  for the camera and this is what she came up with.

2007-2008 SCHOOL YEAR

 

 

 

Surviving Another sickness

After 3 days of being in my pajamas, I am back amongst the living. The flu bug struck Carson, my 9-year-old, and I pretty hard. We struggled with consciousness for a few days along with the fevers, chills and sniffles. Carson's pale skin was a dead give-away that he wasn't attending school after I sent him back for the FIRST day from WINTER break. I was soooo ready for all 3 of the four children to be academically challenged instead of electronically impaired!! All is now well and some of my energy is returning.

Brandon will participate in his second wrestling tournament Saturday. I will sit in the stands fearful of his life and my sanity! He turned 16 last Saturday and he played at the rec center with 8 friends and then was surprised by a bunch of girls at the house later in the evening.

Carson also has a birthday on Saturday, however, his party will be postponed until we have a free Saturday. Carson and Hunter are enjoying their hand-held electronic devices and hopefully will be entertained while supporting their brother at his tournament.

Surviving Another sickness

After 3 days of being in my pajamas, I am back amongst the living. The flu bug struck Carson, my 9-year-old, and I pretty hard. We struggled with consciousness for a few days along with the fevers, chills and sniffles. Carson's pale skin was a dead give-away that he wasn't attending school after I sent him back for the FIRST day from WINTER break. I was soooo ready for all 3 of the four children to be academically challenged instead of electronically impaired!! All is now well and some of my energy is returning.

Brandon will participate in his second wrestling tournament Saturday. I will sit in the stands fearful of his life and my sanity! He turned 16 last Saturday and he played at the rec center with 8 friends and then was surprised by a bunch of girls at the house later in the evening.

Carson also has a birthday on Saturday, however, his party will be postponed until we have a free Saturday.