A Hurried Update

Quick update before my hubby takes the computer with him to Texas for the day. He is going to a ball game with church buddies on a guy's day out. This is an activity Dalton has been looking forward to since they planned it early June. I had such high hopes for him to get well in time (as did he, for sure). He is being so good about it, even as he has to watch his little brother and Dad get ready to go. He's definitely learning one of the hard lessons.

I am so encouraged, though, that yesterday Dalton was able to retain some fluids. Probably not as much as he altogether needs, but I praise God for the answered prayers that he is on the upswing and avoided the ER so far! He even ate four strawberries, which was great. He has lost about 10 percent of his body weight, and he is very thin framed to begin with. His fever is still trying to shoot up, but it seems to be a lower high each time it does. (Does any of this make sense? I'm answering my little one's questions as I type, the TV is on and I've been up too many nights in a row.)

After about four laxatives, he was finally able to dispel some *ahem* things and the stomach bug seems to be fleeing, but a nasty cold has moved into his head. He actually FEELS worse now that he is awake and aware of being sick as opposed to tired and lethargic. And as much as I have compassion on him for this, I am nevertheless glad because a stuffy nose and watery eyes are so much less dangerous than the high fever, labored breathing and dehydration, especially for him with his background.

Thank you so much for your well-wishes and prayers! They have meant the world to me and they have meant a lot to Dalton. He seemed so pleased to hear that people we've never met face to face (as well as those we have!) would take the time to ask God's help for him. "Mom" he said, "I think it's so cool how other people pray for you when you are too tired or sick to remember to pray for yourself." AMEN little man!

(O.K. Dh just told me he was kidding about taking the computer. He said he just wanted to see me scramble for it because he thinks it is funny. Obviously he has forgotten after 12 years of marriage that my sense of humor doesn't kick in until after noon. :) )

Have a great day.