June 21, 2006

• Just a quick update on our baby girl.

  
  

  She is resting easier and feeling a bit better. She saw a specialist today and we are encouraged by the news. She was diagnosed at the hospital with mastoiditis ~ infection of the mastoid bone in the middle ear. It turns out the infection is not as bad as first believed but tests conclude there is evidence of infection. She has a large amount of fluid on this bone and because the fluid systems connect, her neck and throat have been affected as well. The drs. are concerned that this fluid can become a more serious infection and abcess. Mastoiditis can cause permanent hearing loss and further complications, so they are taking it very seriously.

  
  

  She went back to the hospital today to have her IV reinserted so they could give her additional antibiotics and to do some tests to mark a baseline for her hearing, etc. Then, she will have a tube inserted in her ear on Friday morning to drain the fluid.

  
  

  We continue to be grateful for God's abundant mercy and grace. We covet your prayers and appreciate your many ways of showing care.

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