Mission papers, root canals, MRI's, wisdom teeth and a new job

 Colton met with the bishop at the end of March to start his mission papers.  We  kind of figured we would have the mission papers all  filled out in a couple of weeks.  Incidentally, from the time Coby started his mission papers until the time we got his call it had only been 6 weeks total.    So, I kind of expected the same, but unfortunately, it hasn't gone as smoothly with Colton.  He had his extended health exam on the 2nd of April and we have hit one road block after another since. 

The specialists have done a lot of tests   The biggest test he took was one that they injected dye throughout his body and interestingly enough, this test cost a whopping $8 thousand.  Wow!!!! Isn't there a cheaper way to find out what the problem is; apparently not.   Since Matt has a new job, we also have new insurance and I have learned that it isn't as good.  We have a $2500 deductible per person, per calendar year and then we still have our 20%. Ouch!!!!  If this was the only test I think I could be happy , but it isn't. We have been really spoiled with our last insurance, but we just didn't realize it until it was too late.  We have had several more additional tests and many doctors appointments, but we still are waiting.  We had thought that he would be able to turn his mission papers in by now, but now we will still be waiting and possibly be waiting  till August before he can even turn them in.  I just want him to be healthy!  But what we do know is that his kidneys aren't functioning at their best and we know he has many infections throughout his body.

Yesterday I took Colton in to get a few root canals.  When he was in the 8th grade he ran into a dumpster which resulted in three new teeth and  a lot  of stitches on his face.  We have had this tooth  repaired twice, but the dentist said that  he needed a root canal. before he would sign his mission papers. They weren't able to finish his root canal yesterday because the infection in the teeth was so bad and it was draining so much that he wanted to wait 2 more weeks to finish it.  I was expecting Colton to be in a ton of pain after this, but he wasn't, which was very nice!

Today I took Colton to get his wisdom teeth out and he was sure a trooper  going in.  I loaded up on tons of popsicles,  yogurt, pudding, jello etc and got a lot of movies at Red box.  He was in and out of the appointment in under twenty minutes.  Boy was that fast.  As I was walking out of  the office room there before he was completely sedated,  he wanted to give me his  last message if something were to happen.  He let me know he loved me, but that he loved Kara the most.   I thought that was hilarious and so true. Kara is all of her brother's favorite!  

Getting the wisdom teeth out was a lot more painful then the root canals.  He has been in a lot of pain, but he has handled it very well and he has caught up on a lot of movies.  And the bad  news we have learned is that our dental insurance only pays out $2k a year before you are responsible for the rest.  Guess, what I learned,  root canals are extremely expensive.   WOW!!!!!   Fun times!!!! 

 

But one good thing is Colton got a new job.  He won't be taking the bus anymore to his job in Orem at UVU catering.  He now as a job at Chick-Fil-a!!!  He works at the Chick-fil-a at the District!!!   And this is a win-win, because he gets free food and discounts.  Yum, we all love Chick-fil-a