Tuesday, December 15, 2009

My Little Hero

Mr Zeke was more than a trooper today. After reviewing all of Zeke's symptoms with the ID physician at Children's Omaha, she felt strongly that besides treating the giardia, we needed to retest him for a number of other diseases. This includes tuberculosis, HIV and the Hepatitis series. It isn't uncommon to test "false negative" when a child is nutritionally compromised, and then test positive after being in a healthier environment. In other words, this infectious disease doc may it pretty clear that she was "suspicious" of what was going on besides his parasite. We also have one more med to try orally ($45 with insurance!!!) before he needs IV therapy, so we are glad for that. I told the physician that this was nothing compared to all the mountains God had already moved for Ezekiel (and I didn't cry either!). So Zeke had 9 sticks before the lab could obtain enough blood. He visited radiology for awhile too and had a few other exams inbetween. The below pic is after he got his reward of french fries. We know that our Savior can move mountains, we've been blessed to witness His power in Zeke and Etienne's little lives, so we know that with faith, grace and prayers, Zeke's little body will test healthy soon. But my heart still needs reassurance.

4 comments:

  1. What a brave little guy! I'm sorry he had to do all that, we will definitely be praying for Zeke's health. God is able!! We love you!

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  2. Zeke was so brave, but I'm really impressed with how brave his Mommy is! Thank you Jesus for someone with answers!

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  3. ok, the french fry picture is adorable. We just started our blog for Ethiopian adoption. It is www.campfunk@blogspot.com. Spread the word! You have a beautiful family.

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