Emilie update...

By Tuesday night Emilie was not doing any better and was actually getting worse. She was having a hard time breathing, her glands and even her face and jaw were very swollen. She was lethargic and sleepy and just looked and felt awful. This turn for the worse all took place while we were celebrating Eric's birthday. We ended up cutting the party a little short and taking her to the Urgent Care doctor where she was diagnosed with Mono. Her tonsils are so big they are blocking much of her throat and her fever just won't stay down. She is also really congested. He gave us a prescription and some advice and sent us home. I feel relieved to know why she has been so sick. I'm grateful for modern medicine that allows us to take care of these things before they really become a problem! Unfortunately Mono is contagious (not airborne, but if she touches her mouth or nose and then touches something else...you get the idea) and can last quite a while (although the extreme symptoms should be over sooner she will be tired and not hungry for a least a few more weeks) so she will be stuck with me at home. She is handling it very well so far and I hope her good attitude continues! My only other concern is that the rest of us are vulnerable to it and I am praying that we can keep it from the other kids. Roland gave me a stern lecture about being extra cautious myself because it could be extra dangerous for me. I know there are much worse things that could happen and I'm so glad that this something manageable. I know the Lord is watching over us.