no dull weekend nights

Now, that my thumb has healed I often have the feeling that I'm the one healthy one in the family. Today, we're home from church after dealing with a fever and and ear ache during the night. Actually, the last two nights have been eventful. Saturday night Bennett woke up having trouble breathing. It's really the first asthma attack he's had for a long time. Fortunately, Rhonda is still well enough to help do some nursing (asthma medication is also a wonderful thing). The attack seems to have been helped by a virus that also has produced a fever for the last couple nights. Last night at 4am, we had both kids up with Bennett complaining about a fever and Cody complaining about an ear ache. Thank God for motrin. This morning the kids are happy, listening to some kids praise songs (thanks for the praise CD from our choir ministry--the kids love it), and playing.

Fortunately, in the midst of all the sickness Rhonda has been doing a little bit better. Her GB symptoms and headaches are much more under control. Although the IVG treatments clearly helped these symptoms, her eye problems remain unchanged. Even helping Bennett with some reading homework strains her eyes. We have an appointment this Tuesday with a nurse practioner where we hope to revisit what we need to do regarding her eyes. We've already been to the eye doctor and he claimed that he did not see any nerve damage.

Again, thanks to everyone for your prayers and help. It's been incredible. We must admit that it's sometimes hard to receive (especially for my wife who has the gift of giving and serving). The Lord is sure teaching us some wonderful lessons about gratitude.