And the Diagnosis is........ MS

Yes, the title of this post is correct.  Our family, Brian has been diagnosed with Mutiple Sclerosis.  It is harder to write or type than to say.  On July 28, 2011 The Nelson's lives took a little detour.  Brian was admitted to the Barrow Neurology Center at St. Joseph's Hospital here in Phoenix.  What we thought was over an over night stay was an invitation to take up residency for a week.  We spent 3 days in ICU and the rest on the floor.  Brian had an amazing staff of Nurses, Doctors, Physical Therapists.... You name it.. They really did take care of him.  After a whole week of not so great cafeteria food....(I did sneak in some McDonalds for him once) 7 MRI's of the brain and back area, Steriods, Lots of blood work and another Spinal Tap the Doctors sent him home.  It has been confirmed that he has been diagnosed with MS. 
We are taking it day to day.  It has been a month since we left the hospital.  Brian started treatment this week.  He injects himself with a shot every morning.  So far so good..... He is able to sleep through the night and manage through the day.  We are waiting to see the Neurologist on the 6th of September and have another MRI to view the status of his lesions.  Meanwhile, he is (along with us) are enjoying having him at home with us.  He has become quite the chef..... (another post to follow with all of his creations)
An enourmous Thank you with a lot of luv to those of you whom watched and took care of our children, send us text messages... and for your thoughts and prayers.  Words can not say enough or express enough  of our luv to you.  We are eternally grateful for you and everything you have done for us. 

First night in ICU......

The kids were able to visit.... Thank you to Steve,

Brian's nurse....

Brian was so excited to be released from ICU onto the

floor.... he shaved.  I came back from getting my breakfast

to a new man... (I had never seen him with out a goattee)

Hey.... AZ doesn't look so bad from the 5th floor. 

I had a great view on my side of the room.  :)

Play time. As you can see.  He was so tired of wearing

the Smock/Gown he told the nurses he would be wearing

his own clothes for the rest of his visit.

Our most favorite part of the visit.... Other than getting in

car. :) 

Thank you to all of you who brought dinners, gave blessings, took care of our children, came to visit, gave us advice and encouragement, sent flowers and balloons, we luv you all.....
This is just the beginning of The Nelson's new journey!