VP Shunt

This weekend has been less than favorable. My wife was admitted to the hospital on Friday for severe head, neck, and back pain. They finally did the right tests to conclude that there is a problem with her shunt that was put in last December. For months she has been complaining of abdominal pain around where the tubing was placed. The neuro teams told her that she was fine; imagining the pain. Here we are 9 months later and she has bacteria in her lumbar puncture, a blockage in her shunt tubing, and infection. This is not a good case scenario. I cancelled our flights to Denver. I am just plain terrified for what can happen to her.

We need prayer. We need the support to get through this. I need my wife. Please Lord, let me keep her.

To my Family:

I love you. Thanks for holding me down. Thanks for loving me. Loving us. Just over a week before my wife's birthday and I can't help but to give her a shout out. I love your patience, your kind nature, your smile, your laugh, your sense of humor, your sexy. I am just so lucky to have you. I love you baby mama!

Lou

A Writer's Dream

As I look back on life I always wonder if there is missed opportunity. Should I have been a lawyer? An author? A fashion designer? A poker player? I wish that I could lead several career opportunities. Don't get me wrong, I love my job, and I love my field. I really wouldn't change it for the world. However, there are times that I wish I would have ventured deeper into other opportunities. I feel like I am an idea fountain that is rarely tapped. I feel like I am constantly coming up with ideas that would be great for one field or another. The other day I brought an idea to a friend in the travel industry. For those of us who are a little more financially independent and not set on any specific destination for travel, this idea is for us. I know the market is smaller than most, but the idea has potential. I have ideas for books, poker fashion, even a poker drink/snack pack. Don't get me started.

This year Darlene and I have seriously worked so very hard on becoming more financially free. In 2015 alone we paid off more than 20k worth of debt. AND we got married and honeymooned in the Caribbean. If that's not a major accomplishment, then I don't know what is. If all goes right, we will kick another 20k worth of debt by April. I am praying this goes by then. That means we are in the perfect position to not only purchase a home, but to start growing a bigger family too. Sign us up!

Life is hard. Things get tough. I know one this is real and true; I have the best wife out there. She is constantly there to pick me up or motivate me when I need it. She is always keeping me on my toes and ensuring that we stay on track. She gives me the freedom to make financial decisions and loves that it's my passion. I'm just so thankful for her. She really hold me down. She loves God too. What a woman I have. Someone who loves God, is fearful, yet faithful. Thank you Jesus for my wife.

This Friday marks one 9 days before my wife's birthday. While I am trying to remain consistent with posting I am also trying to ensure that her birthday is in order for our trip. We need prayer. We need Support. We need love. Pray that we achieve our goals. Pray that we stay strong in God and pray that we don't stray from the path He designed for us. Praise be to God. Today I woke up and spoke to Him, and to you. :)

Happy Friday.

Lou