Ok, you know that Measles thing just mentioned in the last blog? Well, even in the best of medicinal environs, the results can be a bit misleading or non-conclusive. It appears Becky does not have the Measles..the test actually came back 'false positive'. yeah, kinda of an oxymoron. We just got back from the hospital..long day. Now, we are 99% sure it is that Graft vs. Host disease mentioned in quite a blog entries....They did a skin biopsy to get further results. We know there is always a possibility this dimension of her illness can rear it's ugly head and indeed it appears it has...it is treatable, very treatable..but the rash/irritation was so severe, she was almost re-admitted to the hospital today! But, she was given proper fluids and meds and feels better tonight. She was, very,very dehydrated, and told what meds to take at home, and yes, we hope and pray we can treat this from home! No sugar coating, Becky has had a few rough days, no appetite, weight loss, nausea and more.....WE know we will jump thru this current 'ring of fire', just like we have the others...we will see victory in this battle, but no denying the discouragment and bewilderment. Good thing is, she does feel much better after the meds and fluids today and was able to shall I say "hold them all down"..That has been the problem..keeping fluids, meds and food down. We think this will run it's course, but the skin rash/irriation may take awhile to disappear.
We just pray she will not have to be readmitted, and that she will be able to make Abbey's graduation next week. We do continue to rely on the mercy and goodness of our Lord. Mysteries abound, and we know there may not answers to this chapter of life while on this flawed earth..We just have to carry on in faith..yes childlike faith, it's just what it is..simple, firm, uninteruppted faith.
We hope and pray all is well with you..We know everybody has a story..everybody.
We also know there are wonderful moments in our stories/trials that seem almost supernatural in depth and love..hang on to those..
Celebrate life...
Love to you all.
Bill, Becky and Abbey..
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Becky:
ReplyDeleteYou are always in my prayers every night. I heard you were at the talent show Saturday night but I didn't see you. I sat with the kids in the balcony. I was hoping Bill would sing "Lady in Red" Always brings tears to my eyes when he sings it. Trish didn't want to go -nothing to wear. We are off to Yosemite on Friday for a long deserved weeks vacation. See you when we get back. Love and God Bless.
Dave Boras