Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Ahh Choo

Annie woke up with clogged sinuses this morning, so we bagged school and therapy, and drove down to the doctor to say hello. Her ears & chest are clear, so we'll just wait this bug out and see what happens. I need to get flu shots for everyone in the house soon. By the time I think about it each year, it's pretty late in the game, but we'll get them anyway.

Let me give you a brief update:

Sleep: We're still getting up with her for an hour each night around 3 AM. You'd think after the seventh kid I'd have this sleeping thing down. I do actually--it's Annie who needs to be remediated.

Blood Pressure: It's been down to normal ranges occasionally, and down to reasonable ranges usually--an answer to prayer!

Seizures: She has alot of them when she's got a cold. I think this cold is the second one this month. Not good.

Nurse at School: We still don't have one, but I'm rethinking the whole school thing. She's getting sick too much. Pray that I have wisdom about what to do.

Other stuff: Annie continues to smile when I sing her favorite songs, and she gave Bill a huge grin the other day...I forget what for. She screamed alot this morning, but was much more calm this afternoon. Except when I made her do some exercises. I really need to alert the neighbors when we start doing exercises.

Anyway--not much earth-shattering news. Thanks for praying that she get over this cold, and that she sleep...and thanks again for all your posts and prayers. :)

Jean


Frail children of dust, and feeble as frail,
in thee do we trust, nor find thee to fail;
thy mercies how tender, how firm to the end,
our Maker, Defender, Redeemer, and Friend.
Robert Grant

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Oh no! Colds and other illnesses for Annie (or any of you) are just what you DON'T need. I am praying for a quick recovery and wisdom for you about school. But the BIG GRINS are nice!! :)

Sue Powell

Gretchen said...

Lord, thank You for this child and for the opportunity to rely on Your grace and mercy. We'd really, really, really, like a miracle, though. Really. In Jesus' name. Amen.

xxxooogretchen

Anonymous said...

"In all their distress he too was distressed, and the angel of his presence saved them. In his love and mercy he redeemed them; he lifted them up and carried them all the days of old. Isaiah 63:9

Anonymous said...

"Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." Matthew 19:14

Words: C. Herbert Woolston. Woolston was one of George Root's favorite lyricists. Children often sing just the refrain, which is a song all to itself!

Music: George Frederick Root (1820-1895)


Jesus calls the children dear,
"Come to me and never fear,
For I love the little children of the world;

I will take you by the hand,
Lead you to the better land,
For I love the little children of the world."

Refrain

Jesus loves the little children,
All the children of the world.
Red and yellow, black and white,
All are precious in His sight,
Jesus loves the little children of the world.

[Alternate refrain:

Jesus died for all the children,
All the children of the world.
Red and yellow, black and white,
All are precious in His sight,
Jesus died for all the children of the world.]

Jesus is the Shepherd true,
And He'll always stand by you,
For He loves the little children of the world;

He's a Savior great and strong,
And He'll shield you from the wrong,
For He loves the little children of the world.

Refrain

I am coming, Lord, to Thee,
And Your soldier I will be,
For You love the little children of the world;

And Your cross I'll always bear,
And for You I'll do and dare,
For You love the little children of the world.

Refrain