As I sit in the PICU again with Emma, I am reminded that I can face this unknown one of two ways. The first would be full of fear, and the other would be full of trust.
But can’t it be both? I mean can’t I be fearful and full of trust at the same time. That is the question that has crossed my mind more than a few times since we were admitted yesterday afternoon.
Emma has been running 103.5+ temp since yesterday morning. I brought her to the emergency room and she was admitted to PICU (pediatric intensive care unit) yesterday afternoon. So far all of the preliminary labs/xrays/echos/cultures have produced nothing. So we sit and wait-Wait for her temperature to go down and/or for someone to tell us why it is so high.
As of right now, we assume it is viral and that her blood cultures will grow something soon.
You can follow updates on the bottom right corner of my blog (Twitter). Thanks in advance for your prayers, and all of your comments/support. I will update twitter as soon as I know something more.
-H
Holding you and Emma prayerfully in my thoughts. You can be fearful for what’s going on, and still trust that in the end it will be okay. No human is that steadfast… that’s why we have faith.
*hugs* Rooting for Emma!
Just found your blog through a mutual “friend” on twitter. Praying for your daughter and that they can find the reason for the fever! Blessings.
Praying for you and sweet Emma.
I’m praying for Emma and for you. And yes, I believe we can be fearful (of the unknown, of the possibilities that lie ahead, of treatment, etc.), and still know in our heart of hearts that everything will work together for our good. At least, that’s how it works for me in my battle with stage IV metastatic breast cancer. We are only human, but we do know that “…underneath are the everlasting arms…” (Deut. 33:27)
Thanks for taking the time to let us know. I will be praying for healing for Emma, grace for you, and wisdom for the doctors. And, yes, I think you can be both full of fear and full of faith. Blessings.
Saying a prayer right now!
Praying for you and for Emma. For healing according to His will, and for trust in Him that surprasses all fear.
Prayers are winging your way for sweet Emma !!
Heather,
I am praying for sweet Emma and the whole family now!
Hugs and prayers from N Ireland
You have been on my heart lately and now I know why..continuing to pray for you and your Emma!
This may have nothing to do with Emma, but in the past year I’ve known two kids with medical conditions who ended up running persistent high fevers with no apparent cause, cultures were all clear but the fever persisted.
Both fevers were eventually tracked down to a medication they were taking, in one instance it was anti-seizure medication, in the other it was their IV antibiotic. There are many medications that in rare cases cause fevers, if all the obvious causes are ruled out it’s something to think about.
I will keep Emma and your family in my prayers, and hope they get to the bottom of this soon.
I will be praying for Emma, for wisdom for the doctors and complete healing. I do believe we can be fearful and yet, still know in our heart of hearts that it will work out. Praying peace over you!
Praying for you and your little girl.
Praying. Praying. Love you bunches.
Heather, I am just catching up on Twitter; please know that I am praying for your sweet Emma and for your family. May His healing hand be swift and His comfort be incredibly tangible for all of you!!!
I just saw this on twitter. I’m praying for you and your sweet Emma. Love you!
I’ve tried three times to add a comment:) So I just want you to know I’m praying for you and your family.
Oh Heather,
I just came over to see how you were doing and am so sad that sweet Emma isn’t feeling well! I will most definitely pray for her to recover quickly. Thinking of you and your family!
Molly (:
Praying!
Heather, I am so sorry Emma is not well. I will be praying for all of you.
Sweet Heather. I am so very sorry Emma is so sick. I am praying now and will continue. I just read this on Twitter. And I just want to tell you that one thing Jesus has been teaching me is that I can be a total mess and in a messy place emotionally and still be really good with Him. He understands. He knows your heart and knows that ultimately you trust Him, but He also understands your fears and concerns. She’s your baby girl. I’m praying for His peace to surpass your understanding as you place your heart in HIS hands and walk one step at a time through this unknown place. Praying they find just the right meds for Emma!!! Hugs ~ Renee
Holding you both in our prayers.
If anyone knows what you are feeling, it’s us.
My husband just went through treatments of chemo/radiation. He had cancer inside the left side of his face.ALL sinus cavities,ear canal and behind left eye. His last treatment was in Sept. 09 Bit, we cannot find a place where he can get a scan done to make sure it is completely gone!?! He was denied medicaid because he is not completely disabled..Please PRAY for him…his name is Matthew…I also have a mole on my right cheek on my face which is cancer and have no way of seeing a doctor to have it removed.
I pray you and your daughter will be healed in Jesus Name Amen.