Hi Everyone!
Praise the Lord Evie’s numbers were up yesterday. As of yesterday her neutrophil number was .33, it doubled from two days prior. Once she hits the .5 mark she will only have ‘Neutropenia’ and not ‘Severe Neutropenia’. We’ll take it! A step in the right direction!
First Eye Exam
Evie has her first eye exam tomorrow at Children’s Hospital because of the drug Vigabatrin that she is on. Vigabatrin comes with a risk of partial blindness in the peripheral vision. They perform a special eye exam to get a benchmark so that in the months to come they can re-test her vision and make sure things aren’t changing. We’ve spoken with the office already and they are aware of her compromised condition and have assured me they will take all necessary precautions. Please pray this goes smoothly…
10 Months Old and Teething
Evie is 10 months old today and she cut her first tooth! She’s been a little upset today, poor little thing has sore gums 
It’s amazing how watching her go through something like teething brings me so much joy, because that’s what 10 month old babies do!!!
It’s all in the preparation!
When I think of the battles I’ve read about in the Bible it’s not the size or strength of an army that makes them win, it’s the preparation that leads to victory! To victory and freedom! As I entered the hospital with Evie for the second time here in town I found myself spiritually unready. Though my artillery was the same, the lack of preparation brought struggles. Having had such a time of intense study and closeness with the Holy Spirit before heading to the hospital the first time I found myself shaken, but not moved. This time around I fought fear, anxiety, pride, you name it… As Evie found herself pricked by the phlebotomist after pricking herself I fought feelings of anger and judgment. I sought what I called ‘justice’ when really I was looking for pity for the situation we found ourselves in. It took quite a few days for me to realize what was going on when I sought the Lord. He was so gracious and in it all gave me opportunity to share His goodness with others. He even brought me a woman, who drew Evelyn’s blood, that shared Christ with me! A reminder of what it is all about!
Oh Lord I pray for your forgiveness. You’ve told us to be ready, to dress ourselves in your character and to conduct ourselves in your likeness so that the people of this world may know who you truly are. Thank you for being such a gracious God that you would still allow me the opportunity to rise above and share the Good News! Thank you for protecting Evelyn from any further infection or sickness. Thank you for taking her fever away. I pray for continued protection for her as we head to Children’s Hospital tomorrow and continued growth in her immune system!
Love & Blessings to you all,
Jill
#1 by Dawn Kalgren on May 18, 2011 - 4:52 AM
Hi Jill – You are so filled with the Spirit and an inspiration to all of us. Reminding me of what it is all about. I will keep you in prayer and for this trip to Children’s. I pray that her eyesight is just fine and that there will be no effects from the medication and that they take extra precautions to keep Evelyn from any germs!
Love,
Dawn