May. 4, 2008
sick little Noah
Posted in Noah Updates
Our Sarah has always been pretty good about sharing, which is usually a good thing. Unfortunately this weekend she managed to share whatever illness she's got. She, Matthew, and even little Mary Faith have been running temps consistently higher than 102.
Noah seemed to be resisting the bug until a couple of hours ago when his temp started creeping steadily up. As you know, any fever of or higher lands him in the hospital for a sepsis workup - and he is almost at now. I called his infectious disease doctor and explained the whole situation with the sick siblings. She agreed to let him stay home tonight even if he crosses the threshold - UNLESS he starts to look really bad or his temp gets extremely high. If that happens we'll have to head to the ER in Greenville.
Initially she wanted him brought in tomorrow morning if he was still feverish. He is due for his weekly bloodwork tomorrow morning anyway and I asked if we could just get a blood culture and infection-related labs done at the same time to avoid the drive to Greenville. She agreed, so all I have to do is call her office in the AM to get the additional lab orders. I am SO thankful! If something really is going on, the labs will show a problem; and if he does just have this virus or whatever then we won't have hospitalized him in vain.
Virus or not, he and his siblings do feel utterly rotten. Poor Sarah throws up whenever she has a really high fever, so Friday night we were doing the "change the sheets and bathe the girl" thing in the middle of the night. She seems just a bit better today but still looks pitiful. Of course, Mary Faith is nothing short of tragic looking - 102 + is a high fever for such a teeny bit of a baby girl!! Please pray for them all.
Jeff needs extra prayer also. He had the toenails removed from his big toe and its neighbor on Tuesday. It makes me hurt just to think about it. He got a prescription for an antibiotic but the toes seem to be getting worse and more painful anyway. The podiatrist is an hour away and Jeff already has an appt. for Tuesday so he is hoping to hold out until then. The poor guy is REALLY hurting.
My only complaint is that the healthy children just dug up a joke book and since I apparently look healthy and pain-free they have been blasting me with endless and unbelievable corny jokes. (rolling eyes) Apparently "Must laugh at really bad jokes" is part of the implied social contract of motherhood. Is it wrong to be counting the minutes to bedtime LOL? Maybe the joke book could disappear under cover of darkness . . . .
We just can't tell you all how much we appreciate the prayers, comments, emails, and calls. Jeff is working on getting his resume out and we are going to be doing all that we can to build up the business (link now on the right - thanks for the suggestion!). Our dream really would be that he could just stay home, but it would take a miracle for that to happen right now. Of course, we serve the God of miracles so maybe that isn't asking too much!
Blessings,
Kate
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May. 4, 2008 - Untitled Comment
 Posted by Anonymous
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somehow i missed the last post
Dear Jeff and Kate, how my heart breaks for you...but my Father loves you more than I ever could..and He is loving and He is faithful, no matter what it LOOKS like
monique
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May. 4, 2008 - Praying for you right now
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We have spent the week mopping up throw up and doing laundry I sooooo feel for you! We will be praying for all of you. A friend last week reminded me that God never gives us more than we can handle, but I have to remind myself that it shouldn't be me handling it in the first place :)
I will be praying that God will be your shelter and refuge and give you all rest. My husband also wanted me to tell you that BMW is hiring right now for the new plant. I'm not sure if that would be Jeff's area but it's just a thought.
Blessings and Rest,
Jen
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May. 4, 2008 - Praying for all of you!
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I read your post really late FRI, actually early Sat. morning and have been praying for all of you. Sorry to hear more have gotten sick and lack of a job. I've had several friends that have had horrific weeks lately and I feel a bit heartbroken for brief moments. Thankfully, God is still on the throne and Christ has already been interceding on all your behalf before you knew there was a need. I don't know how God plans to answer your situtation, but I know without a doubt He is faithful and worthy of our trust. Much love to your family! May you feel secure in His loving arms in an uncertain world. Psalm 121
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May. 4, 2008 - continuing prayers...
 Posted by DonnaC
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Prayers for health & healing for your whole family! (Jeff included!!) How miserable for all of you. (Even the corny jokes. *wink* But ya' gotta keep laughing one way or t'other, right? *grin* )
{{hugs & prayers to all}}
In Him,
Donna C
http://donnac.com
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May. 4, 2008 - Untitled Comment
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Kate and family,
Our family is praying for you guys. Sicknesses, jobs, etc. I do have one suggestion on the business, but you may not have time. We are doing Renaissance and Reformation next year. I noticed you don't have a history kit for it. I would have bought it if you did :o) That is just one suggestion! We hope you all get better!
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May. 5, 2008 - Prayers are coming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May. 5, 2008 - Untitled Comment
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We are praying for all in your family, including the healthy ones who really miss their play time with the sick little ones!!
We will also pray that God opens a door of opportunity for Jeff that he can maybe work from home.
Are you guys willing to relocate to Washington area? I have a friend who told last September he is looking for people to hire on ALL levels. I cannot speak to the nature of the work but he is a wonderful Christian man and several of our Christian friends are working for him, with a little travel but mostly from home.....One is in California.
Let me know if you are interested and I will get you the information (privately) so you can make contact.
In Him,
Julie
Placerville, CA
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May. 5, 2008 - Praying for you today!
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I'm so sorry to hear that you are facing such potential rough times ahead- I know that God will bless you for your faithful trust in him and your determination to steadfastly remain in His peace. I am grieving for you and praying that God provides and heals everyone in need. I am especially praying that your health insurance needs are met, and that in the nest few days Noah does NOT have to be admitted to he hospital.I do believe that God is good and that HIs plan is perfect.
Jessica- mom to Eithene- 21 mos with VACTERL Association
www.caringbridge.org/visit/eithenerosehilliard
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May. 5, 2008 - We are still praying!
Posted by MrsSmile |
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Dear Este Family,
We are still praying! And we can sympathize -- my father-in-law lost his job a few months ago and just under went surgery on his spine, my mother-in-law is up for heart surgery if she makes it till then and they are trying to figure out insurance. My husband is still working but his salary is not what it should be, and in trying to fix one medical condition that I had the doctors gave me a heart condition that is seeming to hult life as we know it, and we found that my youngest was effected by Singular so now he doesn't have a regular medicine to help ward off his migraines -- but you are so right, in that none of this surprises the Lord, I was reminded of that when I heard Jill Novak speak last weekend -- she said cling to God -- it is hard but we must and we shall -- love you all!
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May. 5, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Susan in Va |
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Praying here for improvement in health for all the kids and Jeff very soon indeed and God's abundant provision for you too!
Know what you mean about hanging in there in faith. Done a lot of that for some years now and God has been faithful every time
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May. 5, 2008 - Praying
Posted by Anonymous |
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I am praying for Noah and his siblings.
God bless you :-)
From IMT age 10.
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May. 7, 2008 - your on my heart ~
Posted by Anonymous |
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praying so much for your family right now....
Love ~
Cat
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May. 7, 2008 - Praying
 Posted by ragamuffinsc
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Hey Kate & Jeff!!
Blake & I are praying for all te hcildren to get to feeling well.
Jeff I am sorry about the job situation.
Remember, "when God closes one door.....He always opens another"
You & Kate are inspirations to many, me included.
Keep up the good work & Keep trusting in God...He is faithful to remeber YOU...ALL!!!
Kate, HAPPY MOTHER's Day!!!
And her children shall rise up & call her "blessed"!!!!
http://www3.caringbridge.org/sc/blakester
The Greatest Adventure of MY Lifetime....just stop by & see for yourself!!!!
Julie
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May. 11, 2008 - still praying and anxious to hear
Posted by Leslie in Alabama |
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Just wanted to let you know that we are continuing to pray for your family. We're anxiously awaiting an update on you all. We love you although we've never met!
May God encourage you today.
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May. 12, 2008 - I'm worried
Posted by Anonymous |
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I'm getting really worried about you. Please at least post a little update.
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