Maddy's fever broke and all the cultures came back negative, so she was able to come home from the hospital Wednesday evening so she could sleep in her own bed (or should I say Mom and Dad's bed) and eat "good" food. She had to come back to the PICU on Thursday to start the next phase of treatment, and she is back at the clinic today for another treatment. Maddy started her steroids too. It is amazing how quickly they change her mood and just make her feel yucky! She has already asked that we get stocked up on teriyaki wings!
It is tough to see Maddy go through all of this, and this week was especially rough trying to juggle everything. It is times like this that we look for something to give us the hope and strength to keep going. Sometimes this hope and strength comes from the littlest things- Maddy was sleeping next to me (Mom) last night. I was tossing and turning having trouble sleeping when Maddy rolled over and just started laughing in her sleep. There is comfort in knowing that Maddy is still able to have happy dreams and this has given us a renewed strength. God works in mysterious ways...
Hi Maddy! This is your class typing here. We missed seeing you this week. We were "howling" sad without you. We promise to save you some candy from our Halloween party. We hope to see you soon! Love, your class.
ReplyDeleteHi Maddy, That is funny you were laughing in your sleep. I do that sometimes too and actually hear myself and then wake up because I hear myself laughing. Usually by then I have Keith awake too, but he doesn't usually think it is nearly as funny as I do. So, glad your mom got a chuckle out of hearing you laughing.
ReplyDeleteMiss you kiddo. Be good and hope those steriods don't make you feel too bad. If you need some "special" meal delivered, give me a shout and I'll get it to you, whatever it is!!
Love you lots,
Mrs. Buehrer
Dear Maddy,
ReplyDeleteI think about every single day.Let's get Chinese together sometime soon. Do you like the Chinese place in Wauseon behind Pizza Hut? I really like their food. They have really good crab ration.
I know you hate it but listen to those doctors and nurses. I wish I could do the treatments for you!!! But ah shucks, that won't work. (:
Keep having good dreams!!!!!
Mom and Dad: Keep your chins up! I am sure this whole process seems like forever!! I so wish I could change it for you! Just remember God is not going to ever give you more than you can handle! I pray for all of you every day. PLEASE let me know if you ever need anything.
Lots of love,
Cindy -- Grandma Cindy Lou WHO
See you soon I hope!!!!!!