Well, October was a month of hardship and we are so glad it is over. I can't believe that November is now coming to a close too. Let's start with October...
So I was having absolutely terrible tooth pain for a couple days. I woke up one morning and decided I couldn't take it anymore and I had to go to the dentist. I was really afraid it was a root canal, well my fear came true. They checked out the tooth and then they said, "are you ready?" I was like, for what? A root canal, UM WHAT? They did the root canal right then and there. The only way I made it through was the lovely gas they provide. From now on any dental work I get, I will have gas. It made it much more tolerable and I didn't sweat (have a panic attack) like I normally do. :)
Previous to my root canal Grayson had ANOTHER case of hand foot and mouth. This was the worst yet, his mouth was surrounded by sores, as well as the inside. It was miserable and he wasn't very happy. Well, that led us to the hospital a couple weeks later. I got a call from his daycare saying they saw reddish brown in his diaper; they told me not to be alarmed but wanted me to get a doctor appt. I immediately started to panic because I just had a strong feeling that he was peeing blood. We went to the doctor and after two hours of tests and waiting it was confirmed blood in his urine and he had high blood pressure. We were sent from there to Children's Hospital. First we rushed home to gather food, clothes, and toys, I knew it was going to be a long night. At Children's we had more tests, more blood work, more urine samples, until they decided to admit us to the hospital that night. He was spilling blood and protein in his urine and that meant his kidneys were in distress. We got admitted and Andrew and I tried to sleep crammed on this tiny "bed" in our hospital room. The next day, we had an ultrasound done. Grayson was so unhappy about it and was screaming and crying. Andrew and I traded places, I held the little man down and he was so worn our from screaming he fell asleep. They were able to get a very thorough ultrasound after he was asleep! Phew! I was exhausted too from the whole experience. The test results came back positive so then the dr. suggested having a biopsy because it could be an infection or a chronic disease. I still tried not to panic, but this is my little boy we are talking about. We both agreed that this would be the best decision, and to go forward with it. The next day we were in the hall playing and some Samford nurses were there for their clinical work. We asked them about their uniforms and Grayson just loved one of the girls we were talking to. The next thing we knew we were getting called down for surgery, and that sweet nurse got to come and observe. When we got down to the OR area the girl got to take him back, and he didn't even cry. I was crying. God had sent a sweet angel to us. It was such a precious reminder that in everything he loves us and is right there with us! That made me tear up even more, that my heavenly Father loves me so much. He did great in surgery and we had a long afternoon of him resting. I was afraid he wouldn't lay still but he was so tired from the anesthesia that he slept most of the day. That night he was back to his normal self. Throughout the whole time at the hospital Grayson was is such good spirits, and was so friendly to all the nurses. He made it easier because of his delight and his joy. I still remained in a light fog as we were waiting to hear results. The next day was Halloween and Children's did an amazing trick-or-treat event for all the kids who were there. It was even funnier that our "angel" nurse was wearing the same costume. They got their picture taken and it even made it to the Birmingham Newspaper. We had fun trick-or-treating and got lots of fun toys and stickers. He even got to meet a life size Elmo, we have a new love for Elmo! When we got back to the room, the doctor came in with good news. It was an infection that would go away on its own, post infectious glomerulonephritis, which was caused by the hand foot and mouth disease. Hallelujah! So many people were praying for us, we were praying, begging, for good news! Thank the Lord that he is so gracious and that he hears our prayers, that he brings us good news, that he brings us blessings! We have been going back to clinic to do more blood and urine samples to determine if the infection is going away. Grayson has been on high blood pressure medicine and we are now able to wean him off of it as we monitor his blood pressure.
Wow, this was a long entry, and a long journey for us.
November has been a month of traveling and wonderful family time. We have so much to be thankful for and are so blessed by the family and friends we have. They bless us each time we see them or talk to them. They bless us with their prayers and faithful friendships!
Lord, thank you so much for all the amazing blessing you have bestowed upon us! We are not deserving of your love, your mercy, your grace. But thank you that despite our sin you are faithful because we belong to you. That you love us even in the midst of our sin, and that you are there in the middle of our hardships. Thank you that you have great things in store for Grayson's life, and that you are healing him more and more daily. Thank you for all the love that surrounds us. And thank you most of all for sending your son to die for us, that we can be washed clean of our sin, and that we can live a life a freedom in you. Thank you, Lord for you are all the love we need and more than we could ask for, Thank you!
