Author: ObtainingMercy

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

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