Catherine awoke early Saturday morning with fever... which quickly changed all the Easter plans... So, we took her to the doctor on Saturday afternoon where it was determine dthat this was most likely a viral infection of some sort that should pass in time... However, her fever continued to rise and spike - reaching 105.6 about 3am Sunday night/Monday morning. We quickly put her in a tepid bath and treated with Tylenol until it came down to a safer 103...
Monday morning started out fine until she spiked again at 105.5! A follow up visit to the doctor revealed a double ear infection! We hope/pray that was the culprit and that the antibiotic will quickly heal and eliminate these SCARY fever spikes! Amanda had planned to make the Mississippi trip with Kristin and the Moyer kids today but delyed it untiul Tuesday - IF Catherine makes it through the night without any complications. The doctor did run bloodwork on Catherine and other than a slightly elevated WBC (hopefully b/c of ear infections) everything looked normal. SO, please pray for quick healing for Catherine and a safe trip to/from MS for Amanda, Kristinm and all 5 kids!
On a side note with a big smile as I type.... four years ago on Saturday was the diagnosis of Sarah Elizabeth's leukemia.... four years later she is doing so well! And, four years to the day... at a Saturday night church service Sarah Elizabeth has made the decision to ask Jesus into her heart! Wow, how great is our God! Talk about irony.... His saving grace is incredible! Amanda stayed home with Catherine and I took Sarah Elizabeth and Stuart. Sarah Elizabeth had a special service with all of the children, so I left her there and went to worship. It was standing room only so as the invitation began, I quickly picked Stuart up at the nursery and snuck into the back of the children's program. Stuart and I waited and watched the last few minutes of the service watching big sis up front. When the "heads bowed all eyes to yourself raise your hand if you just asked Jesus into your heart.." question was asked - up popped my little girls hand. "Mr. Bill" instructed the kids to speak to their parents about any decisions made so I never brought up the fact that I (Dad) ignored the eyes closed command. As soon as we got to the car - the questions, excitement started pouring out! We have prayed to Jesus to give her little life to God, recognizing that her salvation is through Jesus sacrifice for our sin. She reminds me daily that we need to talk to Mr Bill now... and I am excited that she is ready to start maturing her faith in God's time.
God bless.
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how great is our GOD!!! that is awesome! we rejoice over se's decision!! i hope catherine is feeling much better!!
That is incredible! God is going to use her to tell her story of faith, even from this young age. I pray that Catherine is better and that Amanda and the kids have a great visit with family. Love and miss you guys!
Kim
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