Yesterday Zach had an all day appointment with Richmond Allergy and Asthma Specialists to see what he's so allergic to that he literally gets sick every single month for two weeks at time. The end result? I'm going to move him into a bubble! :) Basically he has asthma and is allergic to everything in the environment...dust, dust mites, pollen, mold, trees, grass, weeds, fungi, etc. AND Aaron must have been praying extra hard, because his allergies to cats are off the charts. We'll see what this means for poor Max. I have to tell you that he was so good, and so brave - I was really proud of him. I didn't make a big deal about the appointment, I just told him we had to go see the Dr. to find out why he keeps getting sick and why he had such a bad rash last week. When we got to the office he said, this isn't Dr. Snowden (our pediatrician) so I told him we were seeing a special Dr. and he asked "Are they going to give me a shot!?!"...I didn't want to lie not knowing what we were in for so I told him I didn't think so but I didn't know for sure and he seemed content with that answer. When it finally came time for the dreaded prick test on his back, the nurse had me sitting up on the exam table with me holding him into my chest. Two nurses came in and held his arms behind my back. I couldn't see his face as the test started but after the 30th (45 in all) prick, one of the nurses behind me said "It's ok Zach, you can cry"...as soon as she told him that he busted out crying. But he was trying to be so brave and not cry - he actually waited for permission...broke my heart! :( We all made a big deal about how brave he was and he was obviously quite proud of himself. Aaron made a huge deal about it when we got home and then a trip to Chick-Fil-A for nuggets and some time in the play area, accompanied by a trip to Target for a special treat and all the world was right with him again! :) He started on a new medication and this weekend we'll have to make a bunch of environment modifications, especially in his room, but hopefully we can put an end to the monthly Dr. visits and nebulizer treatments.
This weekend was hard as a single parent - Aaron was gone on his semi-annual four wheeling trip. He left Wednesday and didn't come back home until Sunday...ugh! But we muddled through and had fun by ourselves! Saturday we went bowling with our neighbors Noreen, John and their son Sean. I do believe that Alex has a crush on Sean! The boys were so sweet to Alex the entire time we bowled, helping her every time she was up. I'm embarrassed to admit that Zach beat me (or should I say everyone beat me?!?) the first game, and Alex beat both the boys the second game! I love the ramp that they have there so she can bowl! She had the best time - laughing every time she pushed the ball...and she sat so calmly while everyone else had their turns just watching. Definitely something we will go back with her to do!!
Alex can't take her eyes off Sean!
Let's Roll!
Noreen, John & Sean
Zach & Sean
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HI DONNA - I AM IN AWE OF ALL THE TRIALS THAT ARE IN YOUR PATH. I BELIEVE THAT BECAUSE OF THE BEAUTIFUL HEARTS AND LOVE THAT YOU AND AARON HAVE FOR EACH OTHER AND YOUR CHILDREN AND THE LOVE OF CHRIST THAT SHOWS SO BRIGHTLY, SATAN WANTS TO DESTROY YOUR TESTIMONY. BUT, OUR GOD IS BIGGER THAN THAT AND HE WILL CONTINUE TO GIVE YOU THE STRENGTH, WISDOM, AND DIRECTION YOU NEED TO PERSEVERE AND DAILY SHOW TO THE WORLD, WE ARE BLESSED. YOU ARE A PRECIOUS FAMILY AND MY LIFE HAS BEEN BLESSED JUST HAVING YOU ALL IN IT.
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