Remember how much fun it was for me when my daughter
woke me up at 4:00 in the morning on Monday
to tell me how she just threw up?
Well she threw up all morning and had such a high fever.
And she never left her bed.
Well the guest room bed since her bed was being fumigated.
She's never been this sick.
EVER.
By Monday evening I knew something was wrong.
Terribly wrong.
I had been pressing on her belly all day and she had no pain at all.
Until 7:30 at night.
We rushed up to the hospital and by 11:00 she was
having surgery to remove her appendix.
All is well now.
We are home.
She's in quite a bit of pain.
But it's so good to see her sleeping on our couch instead of the
hospital bed she's been in since Monday.
The Colonel was able to get an emergency phone call to us that was
routed through the Pentagon.
I missed the phone call but he left a really nice message
which I was able to play for Olivia to let her know that her daddy misses
her and was so worried about her.
I think I'm going to write a soap opera
since my life seems to resemble one lately.
God is so good.
He's been so faithful to me.
Thank you Lord for Your protection on my family.
And in case you're wondering, my mother had her
appendix removed when she was 19.
I had mine removed at the age of 6.
My sister had hers removed also when she was 6.
And my son Michael had his removed when he was 9.
Elena says
So sorry your daughter has been so sick. I'm so glad she is on the mend. I'll be praying. Hugs, Elena
Jennifer says
So, something about you, your family and appendix(es)?? Ha! Glad to hear that all is on the road to well now...and that you already had a clue what might be up! And how nice that she could get a call/message from her daddy!!
Have a healing weekend:)
Jackie says
I'm glad to hear she is doing better. How scary for all of you! Sending prayers your way!
Jackie
Nellie's Cozy place says
Oh No Lois........
I can't believe it!! Bless Olivia's heart and yours. I am so glad she is doing okay tho. Will sure pray for a speedy recovery, and so glad you got her right to the hospital.
That is something that all of you have had your appendix removed at such a young age. Guess it is in the gene pool, or at least that's how it sounds.
So glad Phil was able to get a message to you guys. I know he must have been so worried.
So glad the Lord is taking good care of you during all these crazy times!! You are a trooper girl!!
Love ya, and will sure be praying,
and tell Olivia to get well soon,
Blessings, Nellie
Cynthia @An Accomplished Woman says
OH my, you have had a tough year. Sending healing thoughts and prayers to your family, especially your daughter.
Hang in there,
Cynthia
Tami says
Wow, you have had your fair share of happenings, my heart goes out to your daughter and you both. May the Lord Bless her with a fast recovery.
Hugs!
Geesha says
Lois, I am really glad to hear that Olivia is doing better! I just want to tell you....I am very proud of you. I truely believe you are tougher than nails!!
Ninny says
Oh how scary!!! God has certainly given you huge amounts of strength to handle all the emergencies you must deal with (and the day-to-day) while The Colonel is gone. I am so glad to hear that your daughter is going to be all right. God is faithful, He is watching out for you, caring for you, loving you.
Liz
P.S. Who needs an ole appendix anyway?
Blondee says
Oh my goodness! Thank GOD you knew enough to watch her closely and be mindful of symptoms for her appendix!
What a good Momma you are, truly. As frazzled as you must feel at times, and as hard as it must be to 'go it alone' right now, you are doing a tremendous job.
I am sure the colonel is proud of you. Prayers and hugs to the little lady for a speedy recovery.
Jenn
Miss Debbie says
So glad she is okay! I'm sure she'll be up and around soon. Sounds like you handled it well.I think you are a real "trooper".