The Goose & Noose - Random Thoughts

Just one of those weeks!

Have you ever had a week that you just knew probably wouldn't go right?  Apparently 2 times for shingles isn't enough for me - nope onto the 3rd time.  I am trying the relaxation method to deal with the symptoms.

I have also signed up for a class for the paper.  This class is very physical and mentally draining - what was I thinking?  Added stress for the shingles.

AJ has had a busy week.  Saturday he had two soccer games with a third planned for Sunday afternoon.  Since it was Sweetest Day we offered to keep him overnight.  He wanted to go to El Sombrero's for dinner (which he has eaten at since he was born).  When we got home Jeff and AJ were going to kick the soccer ball around (like he hadn't done that all day).  I noticed him touching his chest a few times so I called it quits for the night.  Figured he needed his inhaler with the activity he had that day.  He came in and complained that his chest hurt.  Next he couldn't breathe.  Gave him 4 puffs of the inhaler and he kept holding his chest and complaining his heart really, really hurt.  He seemed to be struggling to breathe so I had him sit on my lap.  It felt like his heart was beating out of his chest.  I took his shirt off and saw that his body was covered with welts.  After trying to check his pulse and I couldn't count that fast.  I decided to call Mom and Dad. 

Bottom line, AJ got to take his first ride via emergency squad to the hospital.  Scared all of us.  Spent 6 hours at Children and finally got to come home (once again - awesome if you have shingles). 

Dr wants to check his heart tomorrow to make sure there is no permanent damage done.  AJ is a fighter and we are very proud of him.

I am so glad that Jeff backed out of Crankenstein.  I don't think either one of us was up for it this year.  I guess the leg problem was a blessing after all.