If I could ask for a few extra prayers for my 11 year old son I would be very appreciative. He was admitted to the hospital last night with persistent high fevers and other symptoms. He has been diagnosed with this Kawasaki syndrome that you may have seen has hit a small group of kids in NYC. It's rare to get over 6 years old, but it has been happening they think for kids that have been exposed to coronavirus. Tests for it are negative but it could have been in the past. Thankfully because he is young my wife can be with him. I am 7 hours away for the new job, we talked about me coming back but they wouldn't let me into the hospital if I did. Our high schooler seems fine and the neighbors are leaping into action. Still, our anxiety is high. The last six months feels like getting kicked every day. Thankfully they are going to keep him until he is really better with no fever and no or minor other symptoms (he is still running temps of 103/104). We have lots of support but some extra prayers would feel helpful. If another person posts that this only effects the elderly I will have to scream.--rustypickup
The compassing of God be on thee,
The compassing of the God of life.
The compassing of Christ be on thee,
The compassing of the Christ of love,
The compassing of Spirit be on thee,
The compassing of the Spirit of Grace.
The compassing of the Three be on thee,
The compassing of the Three preserve thee,
The compassing of the Three preserve thee.
The peace of God be with you,
The peace of Christ be with you,
The peace of Spirit be with you
And with your children
The grace of God be with you
The grace of Christ be with you,
The grace of Spirit be with you
And with your children.
For an hour, for ever, for eternity.
I am deeply grateful for this. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteYour family has my prayers, rustypickup I'm so sorry.
ReplyDeleteAn update with good news. After another negative coronavirus test they really started searching to see what else might be going on. Pediatrician, infectious disease specialist, pediatric cardiologist (Kawasaki is a immune response with inflammation, there were worried about vascular issues) and an immunologist. We are glad he is at a level 1 trauma and teaching hospital with a dedicated children's hospital, it makes a difference. Yesterday afternoon they diagnosed strep throat. In rare cases it can trigger the Kawasaki syndrome symptoms. High fever, rash, other symptoms but never a sore throat. It was a tricky diagnosis. The good news is they can treat the strep, and with that treated the Kawasaki and other symptoms should resolve. He was still rough yesterday but we are hoping with antibiotics kicking in he will start to improve today. Thank you again for the prayer, it meant so much. THe prayers of you the Thought Criminal mean something to me, even though none of us have ever met.
ReplyDeleteHopefully he will be home in a few days. He and my wife will need to quarantine for two weeks since they were at the hospital, but that will seem minor after all this. I will let you know when he is released.