Josh had a pretty good morning. He slept in, but wasn't running a fever and was feeling pretty good. At around 11:30 he didn't feel well and his temperature went up to 100.5 which is when we are supposed to call. The doctor said to check it again in an hour. We went a head and ate our thanksgiving dinner that the Fields had graciously made for us and started packing just in case. By 12:20 (we couldn't wait till 12:30) his temperature was up to 103.
We finished loading the car and called the doctor to let him know that we were on our way. On the way to the hospital Ilene called the Ronald McDonald House and got a room lined up.
I was surprised by how many cars there were in the parking lot when we got there. It looked like there were a lot of visitor seeing family and friends. This is another new experience for us, being in the hospital on Thanksgiving day. I am thankful that the nurses and doctors are giving up their Thanksgiving Day to be available to get Josh well.
They tried to get him to take some Tylenol when we got in a room, but he threw that up. So they got him some Tylenol in his IV followed by some zofran to to settle his stomach.
They took blood cultures to see if he has an infection. They will start him on IV antibiotics and will keep us for at least 48 hours, and then if they can get the fever down, will let us go home on antibiotics.
The Lord has provided for our every need. He protects us and puts a shield around us. Even when we are in the hospital, we know that He is watching over us. I read through Psalms 107, and was reminded that God takes care of His children. Even when they disobey Him and get themselves in trouble, He rescues them and heals them.
So today, Thanksgiving Day 2011, we want to praise the Lord for His great love.
8 Let them praise the Lord for his great love
and for the wonderful things he has done for them.
9 For he satisfies the thirsty
and fills the hungry with good things.
Hope you have a blessed day with family and friends. Make sure to stop and thank the Lord today for His blessings.
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