Daniel's Follow Up

-I took Daniel to the doctor today for his follow up appointment. We were able to see Dr. Amis (our regular pediatrician) she said that Daniel's lungs sounded great (no more pneumonia), she actually said that Daniel's lungs sounded clearer then she has ever heard. (Wow!) We are to continue the antibotic until it is gone, we can stop the albuterol inhaler and we are to continue the Zantac, Flovent and Singulair. Daniel will remain on those 3 medications for awhile as a preventive measure. We have been cleared for holiday travel so we will be heading to Savannah to spend time with family on Wednesday. I better start packing.

Pneumonia, A Cold and Excema

-Daniel woke up from his nap yesterday with a fever of 102. He was pale and it was obvious that he felt horrible. He has had a runny nose and coughing off and on since Saturday. We have been treating him at home since his symptoms have been the "Daniel's asthma is flaring up" symptoms. Once I discovered he had fever I decided that it was time to go to the doctor. The last time he had a runny nose, cough and fever he ended up spending a few days at Vanderbilt Children's with pneumonia and I did not want that to happen. I also decided since we were making the 45 minute drive to the doctor I would take Caden too since he had also had a runny nose and coughing. Our regular pediatrician (Dr. Amis) was not in but we were able to get an appointment with one of her partners (Dr. Davidson). Dr. Davidson checked both boys over real good. The diagnosis - Daniel has pneumonia and is on an antibotic for 10 days, 2 inhalers, oral steriods for 3 days, a reflux medication and a sinus/allergy medication. Caden has a cold and an infection, he is on an oral antibotic and an antibotic cream for 10 days. Caden has eczema on his face and he scratches at it and rubs on it and we have tried EVERYTHING to clear it up. Dr. Davidson said that it looks to be more then just eczema (he used a name) and said that it was very infected. Daniel will go back to the doctor on Monday for a recheck and to discuss what more we can do for his asthma and allergies because there is a concern for the number of times that he has had to have an oral steroid over the past year, he will possibly be seeing an allergy specialist for intense allergy testing and possibly be returning to the lung specialist. Caden will go back to the doctor after finishing up the antibotic and will possibly be tested for allergies and will possibly see a dermatologist. We pray something can be done to improve Daniel's asthma and that something can be done to improve Caden's eczema and we ask that you pray with us.

Caden Loves Monkey

-My cousin gave Caden a monkey (the one in the picture) when he was born. (Thank you, Elizabeth) Caden has loved this monkey since day one. He sleeps with it every night, takes a nap with it, carries it around the house (usually in his mouth), carries it with us when we go out-he LOVES his monkey. The monkey looks pitiful, he is not as fluffy as he use to be, his nose and ears are worn (from Caden sucking on them), there are strings hanging (his feet and hands) and he smells really bad. (The monkey gets bathed at least every 2 weeks but the monkey still smells.) No matter how stinky and pitiful this monkey gets, Caden still loves him unconditionally.

Prayer Request

-Please keep the Kirby family in your prayers (Larry, Joyce and Nate). Their daughter and sister Elizabeth was killed today as a result of domestic violence. The Kirby family lived in Savannah several years ago and attended Savannah Church of Christ. Nate, Elizabeth and I were all close in age. My first marriage ended due to domestic violence, I consider myself lucky. My heart goes out to the Kirby family as well as the Wilder family (Elizabeth's husband's family). I don't know details, I don't want to know details. I don't know Elizabeth's husband or his family. I do know that there are 2 families hurting tonight and they need our prayers and God's comfort.