Family Newsletter: Grant

Saturday, October 11, 2014

Jacob's Surgery

Jacob got hurt in football a couple of weeks ago. Since it wasn't due to a collision the Dr. thought it would heal on its own. Nope. So we had an MRI done and things looked bleak for us. How do you tear the ACL and have damage to the meniscus when he just pushed off his leg a little funny??? I am grateful for our little miracle though. Spike did some research and found a doctor that he thought would do a good job. We learned from past painful experience that having the right doctor is crucial. Anyway, he called Dr. Shenton's office on Tuesday and they had a cancellation so we were able to get Jacob in on Wednesday. We talked to him on Wednesday and he had another cancellation for surgery and with this type of injury he didn't want to wait so the surgery was done on Thursday.

I really felt like we were being watched over. Jacob did not tear the ACL. The ACL actually pulled a bit of bone away from where it attaches. When they went in for the surgery, they anchored the ACL down with stitches through some holes they drilled through the bone. They also repaired the meniscus.

So Jacob right now is reclining on the couch playing video games with his friend Mat. He is not in much pain, we are just giving him ibuprofen every now and again.

He sure was a nervous nelly when we got to the surgical center. He started shaking so they tried to warm him up and handed him the tv remote. After surgery he just couldn't stay awake so we had a late night getting home.

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Jacob Grant plays football

Jacob is playing football this year, well, he was playing football and hopes to again soon. He has had a couple of games and while playing the Worland team he tweaked his knee. Rats. Before the injury he was looking mighty awesome and tough. He had a couple of quarter back sacks and had caught the ball for some serious yardage. Just before halftime, he was again giving the QB some serious trouble when he twisted his knee. I don't think it is too serious. It has been week since the injury and he is still using crutches. If it is not better in another week, as in no pain, we will get an MRI.

Jacob was pretty happy to get #80 for his jersey. That was Mark's number.

I copied this from Marianne's blog, to keep up with Jacob's career in football be sure to check out her blog.

Monday, August 11, 2014

Tyce at 4 1/2 months

Photo: 4 months old, 15 1/2 lbs. Tyce is such a smiley, happy boy! He is starting to be very grabby. He loves being laid down on his play mat. He loves it when his brothers and sister give him attention. Lately he will wake up in the morning talking and squealing. We love him so much!

4 months old, 15 1/2 lbs. Tyce is such a smiley, happy boy! He is starting to be very grabby. He loves being laid down on his play mat. He loves it when his brothers and sister give him attention. Lately he will wake up in the morning talking and squealing. We love him so much! — with Guy G

Saturday, April 12, 2014

Lovell Dance Team takes first place

Photo: Our dance champs!!!
Wyoming First place hip hop dance team!
Congrats Whitney and Kaitlyn and the whole Lovell dance team!!

Our dance champs!!!
Wyoming First place hip hop dance team!
Congrats Whitney and Kaitlyn and the whole Lovell dance team!! — with Talon
Photo: Ok, Gotta Brag just a little.
There is approx 250 high school dancers in WY. 57 top dancers were chosen by their coaches to try out for the All State Dance Team. 14 dancers made the team. My Whitney Woo got the second highest score!!
Congratulations Whitney Grant! Proud Dad!

Photo: Ok, Gotta Brag just a little.
There is approx 250 high school dancers in WY. 57 top dancers were chosen by their coaches to try out for the All State Dance Team. 14 dancers made the team. My Whitney Woo got the second highest score!!
Congratulations Whitney Grant! Proud Dad!

Ok, Gotta Brag just a little.
There is approx 250 high school dancers in WY. 57 top dancers were chosen by their coaches to try out for the All State Dance Team. 14 dancers made the team. My Whitney Woo got the second highest score!!
Congratulations Whitney Grant! Proud Dad! —Ken Grant with Whitney Grant.