I know you all must think I have fallen off the face of the earth....I have not...I am here. As some of you may remember our youngest son was hospitalized last year and has just not been feeling up to par. We have been to Mayo Clinic and have found that he has Crohn's disease. I have really been struggling with this diagnosis because he is only 8 and has a long row to hoe. I have not wanted to mention any of these things because it only makes it more real...but I know now that it is not going to go away regardless if I mention it or not. So, that....my dear friends is what is going on in my world. I know that we will make it through and I am thankful that I have our good Lord on our side and he is there for me in my darkest hours. We have a team of wonderful doctors at Mayo and will be going back soon to begin treatment. Our sweet little boy is severely anemic and has other problems that go along with crohns. Please pray that the Lord guides our doctors to treat our son in the way that will make him totally healthy again. Thank you, dear friends....I am really going to try to get back into the swing of things with my blog as the doctor stated that this is especially hard on the moms and he said I should make sure to continue with things I enjoy. Thank you to those of you who have sent me messages asking if I was okay....you are all wonderful.
Sending thoughts from your neighbor in Nebraska! I have a friend diagnosed with it, although it's difficult it's not the end of the world! Prayers and hugs sent to help you and your family take what God has graced you with and work it into your everyday lives.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back. Times are busy in everyone's life. Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kelsey....I need to hear that!!
ReplyDeleteOh T...I've been wondering how you and your family have been...Sending HUGS and prayers to you. My oldest son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when he was 7 and I can relate to you...the doctors are RIGHT...it is very hard on momma's. Still is some days.
ReplyDeleteDeclaring and believing in that sweet boy's HEALING from our Almighty God.
Take care...thinking of you!!!
Les
Thank you Leslie...your comment has helped my heart!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear this. Modern medicine is a wonderful thing and I know you believe in a great Healer! Sending prayers and good thoughts your way!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Wendi for your words of encouragement. :)
ReplyDeleteIt is so easy to keep our blogs cheery and happy but seems so difficult to share the treasures of our heart. I am praying for divine healing...blessings to you in this season of miracles! Dianntha
ReplyDeleteThank you Dianntha...your words are so true. Thank you for the prayers.
ReplyDeletePraying for you and your family as you adjust to a new 'normal' - and thinking especially of you and your precious son - as you two will be most affected (although Daddy's take it hard as well - just frequently don't show it...). May our Father in heaven wrap His arms around all of you and enclose you in His love making His presence felt to you!
ReplyDeleteWe will be praying for you guys.
ReplyDeleteThank you @okmiller...very true about Daddys. Thanks for the prayers and for stopping by too.
ReplyDeleteThank you @smallfarmgirl...your prayers are so appreciated...thanks for stopping by.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry. I was afraid your absence was due to something like this. I do hope that now you have a diagnosis, the doctors will be able to help him. Blessings to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteHaving an answer to the "why" he's not feeling well is a good first step on the road to recovery. Hugs and prayers from Kansas, too!
ReplyDelete@edenhills....thank you for your kind words...and thanks for stopping by.
ReplyDelete@Kim..you are right about that...thank you for your well wishes. Thanks for stopping by.
ReplyDeleteOh that would be so tough, but with enough prayers you will find a way to get through it.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you as you go through this! I think you have a ton of support here - anything you need we're here for you!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear this . I have a friend with Crohn's she has had it for 25 years now and is doing well . Your son is in my prayers and thoughts and that your son has the best treatments ever !
ReplyDeleteI am happy you can get to Mayo as some very fine Docs are there and I know they will take excellent care of your boy.
ReplyDeleteWe will think of him and say some prayers for his well-being.
Jo, Stella and Zkhat
http://theminnesotagirls.blogspot.com/
So so glad you have some answers now..and a good team of Drs. I know God is guiding you and holding you little one close in his healing hands. Praying you forward and onward...Sweet blessings!
ReplyDeletePraying for you, your son, and your family. Also praying for every step of your journey be used for God's glory. The Lord can do it...I have no doubt that you know He can bring good out of any situation. Sending you a BIG hug from Arkansas!! You ever have a difficult day that you need an extra prayer...don't hesitate to shoot me a message and I mean it!
ReplyDeleteCandy...thank you so much...I tried to get to your profile or your blog and it says it is private...how do I find you??
ReplyDeleteMy heart and prayers are with your family. I will add you all to my thoughts. Keep the faith and let the doctors be guided to heal and treat y
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Terri B in Oregon