There's something about a rainbow in the sky that shows how beautiful life can be. But in order to get the rainbow, sometimes you have to go through a storm. The beauty before the storm often brings a beautiful colorful rainbow to remind us that God is always with us...even with the storms that life throws at us.
Can you see the rainbow? This appeared about 5 minutes after a huge storm in my corner of the world yesterday. The rain came started so suddenly. First the rain, then the hail and then more rain.
The Beauty Before and After the Storm
It was a beautiful storm that passed through here Tuesday night.
Thankfully, nothing flew off our back porch...this has happened before. You can read about a storm I wrote about last summer. I lovingly called it, "The Power of the Wind." A little joke between the Colonel and me!
How does this apply to life here yesterday at Walking on Sunshine?
Well, Tuesday Michael was feeling better. We went to the dentist for a check up and he said, "Everything looks great." Wonderful.
Michael woke up yesterday morning with a 101 fever and a sore throat. Not so wonderful. I couldn't get in to see the doctor till almost 2:00. Michael laid on the couch moaning the whole morning. He was in so much pain.
At the doctor's office, he thought Michael's throat was so swollen it was constricting his airway, "We need to have an xray of this!"
WHAT??? So off to the hospital. The doctor at the hospital says, "I think I see an abscess in the back of his throat blocking his airway. He needs a CAT scan."
WHAT????
Needless to say, everything worked out fine. Michael does not have any abscesses at the back of his throat. What he does have is a good case of tonsillitis, making his throat very swollen.
Yes, so just in case you're new here...Michael had 10 baby teeth pulled 10 days ago making it very difficult to eat...NOW his throat is swollen to the point the doctors thought his airway was constricted.
What do you think this poor kid can eat today???
You can read more about my fun son in this Happy Birthday Michael post I wrote awhile ago.
Brenda Eason says
All the cold stuff sounds great,but you have to have something warm. Start with a strong chicken bouillon.Add some butter,cream or milk,One can of cream of chicken soup. Salt and pepper. When you have the taste creamy and yum add some noodles and cook until done. He will be healed =)
Karen says
Poor thing...hope he feels better soon.
Sorry about that chocolate post of mine...it's driving me crazy looking at it, too! But I do hope your kids enjoy it. :o)
Karen
Tami says
Oh my poor Michael!! I guess he is going to be drinking liquids for a few days. Hope is feeling better soon...he is in my prayers!
Beautiful rainbow picture!
Hugs~T
Carrie of Farming On Faith says
I think you all need a day of rest with hot tea and a good book!
Blessings!
Roan says
The rainbow is beautiful!
Michael could eat yogurt, smoothies (Do yall have a Smoothie King) or make a homemade one. If he wants something hot, maybe pureed potato soup?
In His service, Anne says
Awww, poor thing...hopefully today he will feel better. Lots and lots of ice cream!!
God Bless
Anne
Just A Gal... says
Milkshakes... Time!!! That is what my mom always gave me.... Good memories of milkshakes outwiegh the being sick part....
Hope he feels better today...
Hugs
Just A Gal...
Raising Olives says
Poor, poor baby. I hope that he can eat something. No fun!
Debbie says
Yesterday Kacey had a hard time swallowing also. Just allergy crud thank goodness. She suggests a chocolate milkshake. She thinks that will heal about anything. lol! I hope Michael is feeling much better today.
Loved the rainbow picture!
Jane says
Wow, I hope he is tons better today. I remember the days of very bad tonsillitis, before I had mine removed. Maybe some soup or a milkshake??
Jane