August 31, 2005

• Urethra! (nod to the Angry
  Beavers)  I think I may have a bit of a clue as to why Rog and I
  have been disagreeing so much lately.  He is a verrrrrrry allergic
  person and this is ragweed season, one of his greatest
  irritations.  You would think, having lived with him all his life,
  that I would remember this…but alas, I evidently only live in the
  minute.  I eventually figure it out. 

  He is home from school today because he has two huge lumps on the back
  of his head that must be lymph nodes or sinuses.  He has a
  headache and nausea.  He’s got a doctor’s appointment at 11. At
  least since he had his uvula removed in December he isn’t missing
  school as often.  I think he had the flu once and then
  today.  Not bad.

  Throughout his school history (12 years) he has missed at least two
  days of the first week of school and then an average of 17 days per
  school year, all due to illness. He at least attended 5 full days of
  school this school year before missing!!  I know it doesn’t sound
  very impressive at all but this is unprecedented.  Allergies are a
  bitch for him.

  And he likes school this year. 

  He came home from visiting his girlfriend last night and was stressing
  over the fact that gas may go up to $3.50 per gallon. He was also
  concerned about the Katrina aftermath.  I listened to his concerns
  and told him he would still be able to visit his friends and go to
  practice.  He calmed down.

  My heart and prayers go out to all those affected by Katrina.  If
  I weren’t working, I would volunteer to go down to help out with
  medical concerns.  I will just have to see what I can do from here.

  Have a good day!

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