Up date

Mike was back in the hospital for a few days this past week. He had a temperature of 102 and had really severe chest pain. We were worried his spleen had ruptured so we immediately took him to the hospital. Luckily it wasn't his spleen. He had a few infections and his shallow breathing caused him to get the temperature. He stayed in the hospital for two days for preventative measures. We took him home on Friday and the entire weekend his throat hurt. He ended up getting thrush, causing little white bumps on the back of his throat and tongue. His throat hurt so badly that he didn't want to eat or drink. This evening his throat has started to feel better and his spleen pain is subsiding. We are hoping he will continue to get better quickly so that Mike can start up school in a week.

Thanks for praying, fasting, and helping our family in this time of need. We know the Lord has heard and answered those prayers.

Accident

My sick boys both being pushed on wheels around the hospital

Family fun at the hospital

These are pictures of Mike doing the jump the first time before he crashed.

Mike was in a bad bike accident on Tuesday March 30 in St. George. He was going off a jump and wanted to do it again. The second time he didn't land correctly. His back tire landed first, his front tire immediately smashed down, throwing Mike off really hard and fast. He ended up with a broken bike helmet, a concussion, bruised ribs and lung, a fractured spleen, and his left testicle removed. The last one was a joke.

Our good friend Ben was there and immediately gave Mike a blessing and took him to the hospital. Ben spent the night at the hospital and took care of Mike until Wednesday when Mary and I arrived. We are so grateful for all of Ben's help and kindness!!!

He spent six days in the hospital recovering and for preventative measures, making sure his spleen didn't rupture. He was not allowed to eat or drink for 48 hours in case his spleen did rupture. A ruptured spleen would result in immediate surgery. His spleen didn't rupture and he was able to start with drinks and work his way up to solid foods.

While we were there Anson got sick with a temperature of 102. It was a very stressful time having both of my boys sick at the same time. Mary helped out so much and by Sunday morning Anson's temperature went away and that night Mike was discharged from the hospital!!!

We are now in Mapleton, staying with Mike's parents and Mike is taking it easy. He is pretty stressed because he is taking the MCAT in a week and a half.

We want to thank everyone for your prayers, fasting, and concern on Mike's behalf. We know that your prayers helped immensely. The Lord has watched over, protected, and sent us peace during our time of trial. We were blessed to watch general conference this Easter weekend. It was a great reminder to me that the Lord is in control and I need to put my trust in him. It also helped me come to a better understanding of the Savior's atonement and the suffering he went through. I know he understands every pain and heartache I will ever go through and I am so grateful for him.