Here we go again....

So last Friday Mike started having symptoms again of a flare up. It started with one foot numb and then turned into both feet and then both legs. To have my fun-spirited, energy-filled, crazy husband start walking w/a great limp and be slowed down is devastating to watch. And then his frustration kicks in...So we called Dr. Landon who order lab work to make sure it wasn't some kind of random infection/virus. The labs came back fine, so Dr. Landon ordered 4 days again of IV steroid treatments at the hospital. So here we go again...the steroids cause great side effects for Mike, shakiness, insomnia, moodiness. These symptoms last for close to 2 weeks. BUT, the great news is that as of today, Mike had one treatment on Friday and can already feel some mild relief in his legs. He is such a trooper....working so hard through all this. Tiara is already offering overtime, which is great around this time of year, but obviously takes a toll on Mike. He did miss many days of his 2nd job this past week, but thankfully they are understanding. We both can't wait to get things back on track so that we don't need the extra job!
Please pray for:

Mike's frustration

Steroids to get rid of all of the symptoms

Tiara Yachts to continue to get many boat orders! (and all the employees to get their 15% pay back!)

Mike's copaxone injections to kick in....it does take 3 months for them to start working, which will hopefully make less flare-ups and the flareups lighter

Me ~ to help support Mike by being able to discuss his condition, I will be honest and am still having a hard time even looking up/reading about MS...

Thank you again for continued prayers. We continue to take one day at a time. We continue to be so blessed with a great family and friends, and couldn't do this all without them! The kids are doing great, and this time of year is our favorite. I pray that Mike has a LONG time until his next flare-up, it breaks my heart to see him like this. Through this all, he is the strong one, he is what holds our family together. I've never met someone like him!

Also, a few friends of ours are suffering from losses and huge battles...please pray for them too!

Kim