Friday, July 24, 2009

Thank-you for continued prayers.

I know that life is never easy but sometimes it does get a little overwhelming. Please pray for us as we work through the following things.
Cadence has been struggling to fight this eye infection. She had 6 days of IV antibiodics at the hospital, then they switched her to oral antibiodics for another 10 days, just to have her end up vomitting for 24 hours. We realized that by adding gravol with each dose every 6 hours, she's feeling much better.She still looks like she has a black eye from the infection, but the swelling is gone and it's getting better.
Carmelle will be going to see some specialists because she's demonstrating behaviours of Tourettes syndrome. She repeatedly taps things; claps her hands, pats her legs and if she's really frustrated she slaps her head. They are increased to every minute when she's excited, nervous, upset, or anxious. We noticed it a little over the last couple of months and it's increased since the routine of school ended. It's especially been bad since I've returned to work this last week and Cadence has been making trips to the hospital. When Carmelle was born she had a traumatic birth, a code pink, and was deprived of oxygen for a scary amount of time. She had no heart beat at birth and wasn't breathing. They observed her for brain damage at birth, but nothing obvious showed up then. We've always known that something neurological could show up down the road. Hopefully this will be the only thing she will need to overcome. It's not something that bothers her or causes her pain, our only concern is that it could interfere with learning in the classroom and she starts grade one in fall.
We've just been informed that I may lose my benefits at work because I haven't been working enough hours. We can't afford to lose these medical and dental benefits for our family, as Chris is self employed and we couldn't afford them any other way.Please pray that the insurance company will keep me on the plan if I work more hours and that I will physically be able to work more hours from now on. Thankfully I've been feeling really good the last week and I only hope this will continue.

4 comments:

Karen said...

I feel your struggles. I have one with bad allergies and the other with a host of learning disabilities. It's tough having to constantly worry about your kids. Keep the faith and know that you aren't alone. Don't be afraid to ask advice.

Flo said...

Feather,
May the Peace of God which transcends all understanding go with you. Wow, you definitely don't have a boring life. Praying for you and especially this situation with Carmelle that answers would come swiftly.
Hugs ...

Christy B. said...

Definitely praying for you and your family!

The Kujawas said...

Take it one day at a time my dear. Both your girls have been under a lot of stress and it will manifest in many different ways. When you are ready come to come for a swim give me a call!!!!