Some good news...

Most of my online friends know about the scare that we had with my son, Jesse.  In case you don't know...my son was in the ICU in Morgantown for four days a couple weeks ago.  They suspected meningits which was scary but seeing Jesse in so much pain...even the morphine wasn't helping at first...was the worst part.  We had lots of things going on...waiting to see if it was meningitis, knowing that he hada super-severe sinus infection that they were treating, acute renal failure, low heart rate, fever, vomiting...it was all very terrifying.  But, after it was all said and done, it was not meningitis...just the crazy sinus infection wreaking havoc on his body.  He was released after five days and he was sent home with five different meds and a heart monitor that he had to wear for 48 hours.  We have to monitor his kidney levels and they're continuing to fall which is wonderful news and he has an appointment with a pediatric cardiologist tomorrow so hopefully we'll get the 'all-clear' on that, too.  He's doing SO much better...it's been a few days since he's had a headache. Yay!!  And we're doing a pretty good job of keeping up with his homework thanks to his Aunt Kelli and cousin, Kylie.  They've been gathering his work from the teachers and getting it to us.  We have had so many people praying for Jesse and the family and people offering to help in any way they can...it's been overwhelming to say the least.  John's co-workers took up a collection to help out with travel expenses, his grandmother gave us money in case we needed to stay at a hotel, my brother and sister-in-law kept Sydney a few nights while we stayed with Jesse at the hospital, my mom and dad  kept Sydney and drove me to the doctor (I had bronchitis and sinusitis while all of this was going on) and back out to Morgantown, they fed our doggie and kept everyone up to date on Jesse's progress, John's sister Kelli has made sure that the school and all of Jesse's teachers know what's going on and we have had countless people adding Jesse to prayer lists and prayer chains...such blessings in the midst of a tough time.  We'll never be able to thank everyone enough but...thank you everyone!!  Your kindness overwhelmed us and continues to do so.  Hugs to all and keep us in your prayers for tomorrow...I thought I'd post a little picture of Jesse with his comfort food...toast with jelly and hot tea.  Have a good day, everyone...thanks for stopping by!!