Home For Now

We spent several hours in the Emergency Room with blood cultures, blood counts and antibiotics. Her counts were still rising, so we were able to go home (arriving home at about 3:30am). Rebekah woke up about 6 and mom had to check in on her and then both girls were up by about 8:30. Grandma A came about 9 and helped watch both girls, so mom could try to sleep a little.

Rebekah had to go back in for another dose of Antibiotic at 2, so mom couldn't rest too long. Grandma A took Sarah home and kept her Tuesday night. Dad took Mom and Rebekah to the hospital and then headed into court. While at clinic, we were able to visit a little with Josh and his mom April. They were frustrated and still hoping to go on a little vacation with the family, but not sure if they were going to be able to. Rebekah got her dose of antibiotic and the blood cultures weren't growing anything, yet. Then mom and Rebekah went to visit Kennedy's parents.

Kennedy is in ICU and she and her family could use your prayers. With us being sick, we were not going to get anywhere near Kennedy herself, but we wanted to let them know we were thinking about them and praying for them. We were able to talk to Kennedy's dad for a little while. Kennedy is apparently doing a little better, but doesn't look very good. They seemed to be holding up ok.

After clinic and court, Mom, Dad and Rebekah did some shopping (Christmas exchanges) and then had dinner with another Christian Attorney and his family (Mark and Monica and their two girls who are close to Rebekah and Sarah's ages). It was nice to have a "normal" dinner out with new friends. The first 10 minutes or so of the ride home, Rebekah was inconsolable. I'm not sure why, exactly, she was incolable but she finally settled down and fell asleep for a while in the van.

My (mom's) cold is still pretty bad. I've been taking medication for it and trying to get as much rest as possible (which isn't really that much), but it isn't helping much. Rebekah woke up at about 5 this morning and when I went to get her some medications, I felt terrible - like I was going to throw up or pass out. I sat down in the kitchen for a few minutes, but Rebekah kept hollering "Mama" from the other room. I got myself up and walked into her room with the syringes of medications, but didn't feel any better. I went back into bed and woke dad up to give her the meds. Rebekah wasn't real cooperative with him, but finally decided to help him and then things went much better. I'm feeling a little better now, but not much.

In a little while, I will take Rebekah to Grandma M's house and then go see the dentist for a cleaning (that will be fun with this cold - but it has to be done) and then pick both girls back up and come home.

The week is kind of "in the air". If the blood cultures start showing anything, we may need to go back in for a different antibiotic. That could mean a clinic trip, ER trip or admission. Our appointment for Thursday was cancelled, since we got her counts Monday night/Tuesday morning. If she gets another fever (above 100.5), we will need to call and see what we need to do. We can't plan too far ahead this week. Such is our life!