3 days from our trip and Brooke has spots. 6 on one side, 3 on the other, 2 in the middle and 1 really nasty one on the back of her leg. GEEPERS! We've been watching the 6 and 3 and so far they are smaller like mosquito bites and don't seem to be getting any worse. The 2 in the middle are (excuse the expression) zits. On the eyebrow and eyelid. Ouch. They have made her eye swell a little. We noticed the big, bad wolf last night. It's on the bend of her leg behind her knee...one of those places that will be almost impossible to heal. Not sure when it showed up...we just noticed it as she was climbing into bed last night. It's already infected. So...Mike took her to the doctor today for another round of antibiotics. Praying that they will work their magic like they did last time and that she'll be on the road to spot-freedom soon.
Went to SO state track meet two weekends ago in Albq. and Brooke had a blast as usual. Did several special "O"'s with her good friend Randy, had a lot of the family there cheering her on as she threw the tennis ball and walked her 25 meter race on Saturday, and played in the Special Orchestra. She loves seeing her friends...oh, and the dance! Loves to dance. Two gold medals came home with us and a lot of hugs from some very special people.
Hawaii in 3 days. Am I ready? You bet. Worried. Sure. Scared. Yea. Really praying about it right now...need to turn it all over to God and place it in His hands. I know He will take care of Brookie while we're gone and will give the grandparents the strength, patience and and knowledge needed to take care of our precious cargo. I guess what makes this trip so different is that we won't be a simple 2-hour flight away like we usually are. Hawaii is so far. But Mike and I are looking forward to spending time together in one of the most beautiful places in the world. We are so blessed to be able to get to go and are very thankful for Fern, Frank and my mom. Without these folks - it wouldn't be happening.
Please pray for quick healing for Brooke. For no more fever and for the spots to go away. Pray for calm nerves for her as she worries about us leaving. Pray for calm nerves for me as I struggle leaving her. Pray for a safe trip for us and for me to be able to "leave it all behind" and enjoy the special time with Mike. He deserves that. We need this trip. We need to refresh, regroup and revitalize. Ask for God to be with the grandparents as they care for Brooke. To ease any fears they may have and relax and enjoy their time with her. Pray especially for Brooke...ask God to continue to comfort her, and let her know she is never-ever-ever alone.
Thank you all, and if I don't have time to post before we leave -
ALOHA!
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