Sometimes it feels like being kicked while you're already down.
Ebbie has had a significant rash for the past 12 days and after seeing 2 doctors we're still not sure if she has Zika virus or something called pityriasis rosea. Honestly, both options are not great but with Zika it should at least be over soon. The pityriasis rosea could take between 6-12 weeks! It's already so hard on E to be a girl in second grade who has "bathroom issues" but now she is dealing with a rash ALL over her body (face included).
She has her next scope on Wednesday 4/27. We have been on the very strict diet for the past several weeks so if this scope doesn't come back clear then it really will feel like a punch in the gut.
Bo is feeling a little left out by all the focus on Ebbie but otherwise he is doing good. Great grades, participated in the state geography bee and finished around top 15, playing lots of sports, etc.
So, obviously we need prayers! Pray that Ebbie's rash will clear up quickly, that she'll have a clear scope (then we can introduce a food back but that also comes with stress bc I could intentionally be making her sick!) that she can deal with the stresses of having these issues at school (and that kids will be nice!).
Pray for Bo to hang in there!
Pray for me and Austin to be sustained through this. It's hard when we want to fix it and we can't. Also, it's hard to spend hours!!! in the kitchen cooking foods that she can actually eat.
Lastly, that we can all see that God is still good (especially so) in hard times.
Thanks!
Love,
Deidre
