Michael.
He's sick.
He's been sick since Labor Day.
He came down with a typical upper respiratory infection over Labor Day weekend.
Which then went into bronchitis.
Which left behind a terrible, annoying cough.
He has been on some sort of antibiotic since Labor Day.
We went back to the doctor 2 weeks ago for the same thing...the cough.
The doctor thought maybe it was a slight case of asthma.
So off to a specialist...who runs all these tests and thankfully determines it's not asthma.
Another 2 weeks of antibiotics and guess what?
He comes home sick from school Tuesday.
He tells me 90 kids in his school are out sick.
90 Kids.
It's not that big of a school.
He laid on the couch for the rest of the day and then around 8:00 started throwing up.
I couldn't get an appointment with the doctor yesterday.
They're booked solid.
Something's going around.
REALLY?
I have an appointment for him this morning with the doctor.
If you can, please say a prayer.
I hate to see him sick.
This is one of my favorite pictures of Michael with his Opa.
If my dad was still alive he'd be over here sitting with Michael on the couch
watching TV with him.
And Michael would love it.
Nancy says
I've had the same thing going on since July 30th, I've been on numberous antibiotics and nothing would get rid of the cough and I have asthma so I can relate. The only thing that has given me a little bit of a reprise (I see my dr again on Nov 2) is Tessalon Perles and Symbicort inhaler. At least I am not coughing like I'm on my last lung and smoked all my life - it doesn't stop it completely but does give some relief! I feel for him as I'm still battling the cough!
Sharon says
Wow, I can't believe he's been sick for so long. I pray that you can get some answers and that he will recovery soon. Hugs to all of your family.
Miss Jen says
Awww.... the poor little boy! ;(
I just sent up a special prayer
for him!!! 🙂
*hugs*
With Much Love~ Miss Jen
P.S.
Is that the cutest pic ever?! 😉
*happy sigh*
Brenda Eason says
That is just awful. I had a son like that and we stayed running test and it was allergy and he got tubes put in.Rian was antibiotics so much they didn't even work anymore.
I hope things get better soon and we will pray.
Cynthia @An Accomplished Woman says
Oh I hope he gets better soon. The picture is adorable and I will be praying for him.
BECKY says
Hi Sweetie! Praying for Michael and a hedge of protection around your whole family!! I can't stand seeing my kids sick either. And this has been going on a long time!! Take good care of yourself, so you don't wind up with it, too!! Sunshine does wonders!! I'll pray you get plenty of it!!
Love you!
Becky
Jacquelyn says
It is so hard when your child (or grandchild in my case) is sick...but especially when this has gone on for so long now. Hang in there, mom, and be blessed in knowing so many prayers are going up to our Father on your little boy's behalf. The photo of your dad with him touched my heart as well...my dad passed away last year and he would have been 86 today. You have a beautiful blog...hoping to get to know you better through it...
Sandra says
I'm speaking God's Word of healing over your son.
Jennifer says
I love that photo!! Sure hope he is feeling better soon....sounds like whatever "it" is...it is going around good in your neighborhood (hopefully not a sign of things to come this winter for more of us)..
NanaNor's says
Hi there, I'm here praying. It doesn't matter what age our kids are for when they're sick we still worry over them and if that weren't enough wait til you have grandkids.
Hugs to you,
Noreen
Bella Dreams says
Very scary! My grandson was sick recently. H1N1 flu. Hope they find out what's wrong with your little guy soon. Same thing here, so many kids out of school, the school nurse said she was seeing an average of 25 kiddos a day. WOW!
Denise
Nancy says
I hope Michael is feeling better, or will be very soon. It's hard when our kids are sick. 🙁 Such a sweet photo!
Nancy
Joyce says
No wonder 90 kids are sick since it snowed already. Mother nature is a little mixed up. It is still warm here in Atlanta but it seems everyone around us is sick as a dog:) My SIL who NEVER takes a day off was in bed all day Tuesday and went to work yesterday and found out his boss has the H1 so he ran to the Dr. on his lunch hour but thankfully my SIL only has a bad sinus infection causing his sore throat. I will keep your son in my prayers along with the other kids at his school. I am sure your Dad is watching over him. Oh I loved your apple post. Now go and make some baked apples for when he feels better and a big apple pie for the rest of the family. Keep us posted.
Joyce
FeeBeeKay says
What a gorgeous photo Lois - such a joy to have! Please let Michael know that we are all thinking of him and keeping him in our prayers - hope he is feeling better soon. And blessings to you too Lois, because I am sure this is not easy on you either with all that you are managing. Go gently yourself! F x
Madison says
90 KIDS! Whoa that's a lot. I just prayed for him! I will keep prayin!
Love, {Madison}
Mandy in Mayberry says
Just said a prayer for your sweet boy!
Blessings and Hugs!
Busy Mom in NJ says
Saying a prayer for Michael today. Love the photo of your Dad and Michael- so precious.
Nellie's Cozy place says
Hi Lois,
So sorry to hear Michael has been sick for such a long time. Will sure be praying for him. Wow, that is not fun to be on all those antiobiotics either. I hate taking those things! yuk!
Will be praying the Lord gives him
a healing touch.
Hang in there Mom, it is tough seeing our kids sick!
Love and Blessings dear,
Nellie
Beautiful pear tree lane says
OH! Lois, I am so sorry that michael is sick, Yes, I will be praying for him. I am like you I do not like it when a child is sick.
That is an adorable picture of your dad and Michael, two happy guys, wonderful memories too.
Blessings,
Sue
Olde Dame Penniwig says
That vomiting makes it sound like the swine flu, they are saying the vomiting is part of it. That is a long, long time to be sick, I hope it get resolved soon.
Sharon says
Prayers coming your way and I hope that he will be well soon.
That flu is hitting hard in this area also. Schools are starting to close.
Keep us posted on his progress and we will pray for your family.
Carrie of Farming On Faith says
Oh My friend~
I am praying! For sure something is going around! I have your boy covered in prayer~keep us updated!
Hugs & Prayers~
Carrie
southerninspiration says
Bless his heart, I hope he's better and FAST!!! I pray that you will be comforted by seeing some improvement and that the dr. will have wisdom in treating him to get him WELL.
Suzanne
Debbie says
Poor Michael. We had that out here too. Still making the rounds big time. I know of many who are sick. Not everyone waa tested for it but we're pretty sure it was swine. Ands you know it's funny. While everyone had VERY similiar symptoms, fever, cough, stuffy nose, aick to the stomach, (some vomited, others didn't) REALLY tired, for some it was a 5 to 6 day affair, and others it lasted two FULL weeks. (I am still someewhat coughing, though nothing like it was, it has been 3 weeks) My little 5 year old grandson missed 6 days of school and was still coughing and somewhat dragging several days after that. Soo who knows?? Some just get it worse. I will definitely pray for your poor son. He has had it long enough, poor guy. The photo is adorable by the way. Blessings to you, Debbie
debbie says
I JUST HAD TO STOP BY AND SAY HELLO AFTER I HAD BEEN TO LORETTA'S AND READ YOUR HYSTERICAL COMMENT ABOUT YOU AND YOUR SISTER USING YOUR MOTHER'S ANTIQUE COFFEE GRINDER AS A CRAYOLA SHARPENER. WHAT DID SHE SAY OR WAS SHE SPEECHLESS.....
I SAID A PRAYER FOR MICHAEL. MAY HE WALK IN DIVINE HEALTH IN JESUS' NAME....A MONTH IS A LONG TIME TO BATTLE THE CRUD. I LOVED THE PICTURE OF HIM AND GRANDPA.
ANGEL HUGS
LOVE
Debbie
Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria says
GM My friend...prayers coming your way...keep us updated...WOW!! 90 kids thats unreal...is it swine flu?? Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
Just A Gal... says
I hope he will be feeling himself soon... This flu or whatever it is that is making our children ill has to go in Jesus Name!!! As a physicians wife I share this... found from Joyce Meyers website..
Exodus 15:26 reads, I the Lord am thy physician. The medicine He prescribes is His Word.
Many make the mistake of substituting belief in healing for the actual taking of God’s medicine – His Word. They say, “I believe in healing” without actually taking the medicine. What good would it do for you to believe in food if you didn’t eat it? You would starve. What good would it do for you to believe in water if you didn’t actually drink any? You would die of thirst.
God’s Word is His medicine. There are several parallels between God’s medicine and natural medicine.
First: God’s Word is a healing agent, just as natural medicine is a healing agent or catalyst. In other words, the medicine itself contains the capacity to produce healing. Inherent within God’s Word is the capacity, the energy, the ability, and the nature to effect healing in your body.
Hugs!!!
Just A Gal...
Jill says
My word - sick since September! Bless his heart. I hope everything goes well at the doc & he gets cured!
SSG's Wife says
What a sweet photo! Is he feeling any better today? Man I feel bad for him, Ive been nauseated, but haven't (thankfully) thrown up!)Keep us posted on the Dr. Visit, hope he feels better!!!!!
Lisa @ akawest says
Being sick is never fun, but vomiting is the worst. I hope he is better soon.
Susie from Bienvenue says
Poor baby! I know how you feel. I hate to see my kids sick and Im left feeling helpless. We need more Dr.s...we need a healthier planet and lifestyle. I pray that he is feeling better soon. My son has one of those coughs and it seems nothing you do works. Hang in there Momma~
At Home With Amy says
Michael has definitely had a rough time of it lately. I will certainly pray for him and I will pray for wisdom for the doctors to know how to better treat him. I hope he recovers completely from whatever has taken hold of him.
Blessings to you and the rest of your family. Keep us posted.
Hugs,
AMY
Karen says
Poor Michael...praying that he feels better soon.
LDWatkins says
Hope he's feeling better today. Love that picture!
LDH says
Just said a prayer for Michael's full recovery and will continue to remember him!
Loretta says
Oh poor Michael! Prayers are going up for him right now. Blessings, Loretta
Carmen C. says
UGH! Alot of people I work with have had that ongoing cough too, I sure hope he gets rid of it SOON & will keep him in my thoughts and prayers:)
susan says
Will be praying for this sweetie--
Jane says
I hope that MIchael feels better soon! Prayers coming your way today. Keep us posted on his progress!
Jane
Blessings each day says
Will be praying for Michael to get healthy and feel good soon...so worrisome when your children are sick, especially in case where it islasing so long. That picture is just adorable!
blessings, hugs and prayers,
marcy
Tara says
such a sweet photo! saying a prayer for him! hoping they can get to the bottom of all this soon!