Author: ObtainingMercy

Such a Lovely Day

by ObtainingMercy, posted in Blessings

I have had such a nice day.  Isaac was happy and content and seemed to feel a little better today.

I got 2 packages in the mail today!  Isn't that exciting?  The biggest box was full of BOOKS from Doug's mom!  Whoo hoo!!!  Plenty of reading material for a looooong while!

The second little package was a mystery to me, until I opened it and found this beautiful hand quilted piece:

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Look how it matches my pillow!!!  Bren didn't even know what colors I had in my living room, but she couldn't have matched it any better if she had tried!  Bren's work is exquisite, I can tell you.  I cannot even begin to wrap my brain around the amount of work – and LOVE – in this piece!  Thank you, sweet Bren!  I will treasure it always.

It is just so beautiful, and I think I might find a place for it as a wall hanging.  Won't that be so pretty???  I'll have to find just the right hanger for it.  : )

So, such a nice day for me – full of loving wishes and great surprises!  God is so good to me!

Blessings to you,
Alesha

Update on Isaac

by ObtainingMercy, posted in Uncategorized

Isaac visited his gastroenterologist today.  He weighed in at 57 pounds, which is down 3 pounds from 8 months ago.  He really shouldn't be losing weight. 

So the doctor increased his daily formula by 100 mls.  He also approved of our adding carrot juice to Isaac's diet.  We are very happy about that.  We are hoping that we might be able to remove one of his medications (the one that keeps his bowel movements regular) by using the carrot juice instead.  Also, just think of all the vitamins and nutrients we will be adding with that juice. : )

They also measure Isaac's height when we visit.  He was 50.5 inches.  That's 4 feet 2.5 inches.  We tell him all the time, but I think today proved our point:  He is just a long, tall drink of water!

Isaac seemed to be a little "under the weather" today.  He was very pleasant, but would have rather stayed home in bed.  We know that because when the people on the radio started talking in between the songs (how dare they stop the music!!!) he fussed; and when he was fussing today, he kept saying "Home!" and "Room!" pretty plainly.  It was clear to us that he did not feel up to a day out, because he usually enjoys them so much.

I have not been feeling well today, either.  I don't know if it's the letdown
after the adrenalin rush of yesterday or something else.  Ya'll know how I go into "possible hospital trip" overdrive, preparing our overnight bags and getting Isaac's meds ready for the trip, just in case.  I am praying
I will feel better tomorrow.

Thanks again for your concern, and for your faithful prayers.  He did not have fever today as far as we know.  We will check him again before he goes to bed.  Lord willing, it was just a virus and he will be back to his perky self tomorrow. : )

Blessings to you,
Alesha

Update to Prayer Request

by ObtainingMercy, posted in Isaac Update, Prayer Request

Well, the doctor could not find anything wrong with him, and assumes he has something viral.  If he continues to run fever for 3 more days, then we will take him back.

BUT she could not check the shunt of course (it's in the back of his head, under the skin…here is a site explaining shunts) and so we will be going to see the neurosurgeon next week.  If by next week, the fever has stopped, then that will be a good indication that the shunt is just fine.

So thank you for praying.  His fever is still down, and he has been acting like he feels ok.  We'll check his temperature again, as the sun goes down.  That's when it tends to go back up.

This has been one of those days that all parents of special needs children will understand.  There's a problem with my child, but because he can't communicate with us, we have no idea what it is.  We visit the doctor, and they can't tell us either.  So we wait, and pray that the issue is resolved or that it makes itself known.  However, we don't want our child to become more ill.  Our only choice is to wait, but that is so difficult.

This is one of those days when that digital readout on Isaac's forehead seems like a really good idea.: )

Birthday boy with daddy

I'll keep you updated on how he is doing.

Thank you again for praying for us,
Alesha

Prayer Request

by ObtainingMercy, posted in Isaac Update, Prayer Request

Hey ya'll…we're taking Isaac to the doctor today.  He's been running fever since yesterday.  Meds do bring it down, but then it goes back up again.

There are so many things that it could be…sinus, ears, throat, g-tube, kidneys, lungs, bladder or shunt.  If it is the shunt, that is very serious.  So since he has no symptoms that I've been able to deduce, please pray for wisdom for the doctor (not our regular doctor either!) to figure out what is going on with him.

I'll be back to update you later, Lord willing.

Thanks so much,
Alesha

Busy Saturday

by ObtainingMercy, posted in Uncategorized

Whew!  Have you been busy today too? 

We had a beautiful day today – bright, hot and no rain.  My hubby tackled the jungle-that-is-our-yard.  He even used the weed eater to clear out around my plants.  It looks wonderful!  I just love a freshly mowed yard.  It gives me great joy!

I worked on our little back porch.  Our washer and dryer are there, as well as shelves for tools, hardware, the dog kennel, old therapy equipment, empty boxes and water jugs, vacuum cleaners, brooms, mops, ironing board…well, you get the idea!  It is certainly a "catch all" for us, and it needed a little work. 

I threw away as many things as I thought I could get away with ; ) and boxed up a few things to give away.  The rest I tried to rearrange and minimize.  It certainly looks better and we have a bigger "path" to walk through.  It could really use a complete reorganization, but it will do for now.  I also swept, gave the rugs a good shake and brought in the finished laundry. 

Doug also worked on our second car…the one that doesn't work, but that we need to get rid of.  He was able to move it so that he could mow under it, so it doesn't get all "snakey" under there, as my mom says. LOL!

I cleaned out the frig and worked on a grocery list.  Then Doug cleaned up, dressed Isaac and they headed to the grocery store.  Isaac always loves shopping.  It's one of his favorite things to do.

My mom and dad worked outside today, too; so we were able to fellowship a little over the fence, just like housewives used to do in the olden days. : )  It is one of my favorite things about living next door to them.

This evening we're resting and enjoying some fresh produce that Doug found this morning at a local produce stand.  The nectarines are just yuMMy! : )

I hope you have a good Sunday.
Alesha

The Slow Days of Summer

by ObtainingMercy, posted in Florida Weather, What's Happening

Well, here in Florida, we've hit that part of the summer that means daily showers and hot temperatures.  And THAT means that the grass needs to be mowed about every 72 hours!  It just grows so fast!!!

Isaac went to therapy yesterday and is a tired puppy today.  He's content to watch some Veggie Tales and of course he basked in Grammy's visit earlier today.

I've been working on some jewelry this week.  That's always fun for me.  I love the creative part of it.

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Of course, I also love it when I read stories like this one!  I do love a satisfied customer!!!

I'm looking forward to a quiet weekend…we'll probably be working on that grass. : ) 

I hope you have a really great weekend, and are able to be in church on Sunday.  What a blessing is to worship the Lord God with believers of like faith!

Blessings to you,
Alesha