Perspective and Prayer

Micah had his first appointment with his new therapist today and although he made me stay in with him I think it went fairly well.  She is different from the last therapist in that she is going to make him talk.  I am sure this will annoy him to no end, but fingers crossed that she will make progress with him. 

After the appointment we had a little time to kill so he talked me into going to the pet store. We looked at the fish, snakes (shudder), spiders (double shudder), lizards, guinea pigs, hamsters, cats and dogs. They even let him play with one of the puppies. He begged for a puppy or a hamster. He teetered on the verge of meltdown. I promised we would come back after every therapy session and that seemed to suffice.  

Oh how this helped his heart! He loves animals so much more than humans. :)  I wish we could find him a little job helping at a pet store or dog kennel or the animal shelter.  Maybe when he gets older.

We then went to see his dermatologist.  He had a flare up of his eczema a few weeks ago and had to go on an oral steroid.  His skin was good for a couple of days after ending the steroid. 
Sunday we noticed a few bumps.  Some looked like bug bites while others were more concerning.  Monday night he was itching and picking like crazy.  The bumps were multiplying and several were puss-filled.  It was insane how quickly they became infected.  Thank goodness we had the follow up with the dermatologist today.  She did a skin culture - could be strep, could be MRSA - won't know for a week. 

We left with more prescriptions - topical steroids, topical antibiotics and a suggestion of going back to the allergist for allergy shots (been there, did that, did not get the t-shirt - we quit before they told us not to come back!).  Now that he is a couple of years older we may attempt allergy shots again.  He balked at her when she mentioned them but I explained that it would help the eczema and better his chances of owning a cat when he gets older.  That raised an eyebrow....so we will see.

I fully intended to write a lengthy blog post tonight - about all of the stupid medications and doctor's appointments, the fact that CVS is the only place in town that knows me by name, my mounting prescription bill each month....Moan that it takes an hour to lather Micah down with all of his lotions and potions, which by the way, goes over about the same as giving a cat a bath. 

That is what I intended....I was annoyed and tired and wanted everyone to be fully aware of how over it I am!

                                                                         BUT

then I sat down to catch up on facebook and read this:

http://jakesfightagainstewingssarcoma.blogspot.com/2013/04/jadedtired.html

and I saw this:



My sweet cousin Jake - starting 9th chemo treatment today!

My perspective shifted.  Ya know what?  Eczema is irritating.  CANCER ABSOLUTELY SUCKS! 

Jake is an amazing kiddo who has superhero parents!  I hope you will join with me in lifting Jake and his family up in prayer.