Hard to believe...

Hello friends and family..hope all is well with you..

As mentioned, Becky has a discomforting rash..thought perhaps to be the result of the CT scan over 9 days ago..a reaction to the chemical they inject into the body, making one glow a bit more. Of course, with sweet Becky nothing is routine. Well the rash is not due to the CT SCAN. She has the MEASLES! That's right, the measles! She has not been feeling well..lots of deep, resonant coughing..very lethargic. Some nausea, appetite loss. We were concerned that the rash was not diminishing at all, since it appeared approx. 7 to 8 days ago. Of course, a rash can hang around for quite awhile, but if it was a reaction to the CT scan, we thought perhaps it would make an earlier exit. We got the call yesterday, stating MEASLES was the diagnosis. Her blood test from the last visit revealed this. It takes a few days to get the results..the IGG test. (Immunoglobulins, An immunoglobulins test is done to measure the level of immunoglobulins, also known as antibodies, in your blood.) Becky was actually relieved to know what caused the rash...though still kinda shocked from the diagnosis. AND this is how we think she got it! Someone with the measles about 3 or so weeks ago was in the same area at the hospital as Becky. We were told on our last appointment, the chances of getting the measles were slim, BUT they had to inform us of this person being in and around the area Becky frequents. Becky has had a few really rough days..Please pray this will not be a lengthy contraction. Pray she will be able to attend Abbey's middle school graduation in a week or so..Please! Yes, hard to believe another dimension or dynamic to this process. But we still thank the Lord for the good days she has had, and we know she will have!..

Much love..celebrate life..

Bill, Becky & Abbey