We had a great Christmas! After being away in Ethiopia during Thanksgiving, it was a tremendous blessing to enjoy being together as a family in celebrating the birth of Christ.Praise-Tinsae got the hang of opening presents but had to learn to first put down the little bowl of Cheerios that she likes to have close by (there's another spiritual analogy in there somewhere). We think she was looking for food when she opened her gifts. However, she only got toys. Maybe we should have wrapped a bag of Oreos for her.
After she opened all of her gifts, she then of course wanted to open the gifts of all of her siblings as well. Her brothers and sister really enjoyed watching her open presents. It's great to see how they love on her.
She has had a fever everyday since last Saturday. On Christmas day she had a high fever and was very tired in the afternoon. We went to the doctor on Thursday to repeat her liver function tests and overall check-up. In the previous check-up from last week her liver enzymes were elevated due to all the medications she's on. These medications can possibly damage the liver so she will be monitored throughout her treatment of the tuberculosis. The doctor also reported that previous cultures taken during her hospital stay have confirmed the diagnosis of tuberculosis. The doctor believes her continued fever is most likely due to her tuberculosis and should subside after a couple of weeks on her meds. Today, the doctor reported that the blood work done yesterday indicated that her liver function was normal. Thanks for your prayers regarding this!
Also, she gained 2 pounds in one week! She went from 15 to 17 pounds. That would be like me gaining 25 pounds in one week. Bad for me but great for her!!
Grace and Peace,
Bill & Michelle
6 comments:
So glad that Praise-Tinsae's bloodwork came back looking good and also for the good news of her weight gain. I will pray for healing in the TB diagnosis/her fever to go away soon...what an angel she is! She's still so smiley even when not feeling her best. Nice to hear that you had such a blessed Christmas :)
I love the "wrap the oreos"!
Beautiful.
...thanks for posting :) and great to see you guys on Friday! Tinsae's first Chick-fil-A experience! :)
We are praying for you, Tinsae, and family!
Love,
luke & jess
Hello Bill and Michelle,
I am so glad that you have had some answers to Tinsae's medical issues...praise God! She is a gem for sure...so bright eyed! Hopefully I will be able to meet her soon? I am hoping to be in Delaware for the weekend of the 12th...as Matt will still be in the Ukraine with Jim and I could use the fellowship of family...we'll be at Cathy and Jamie's...all of us! Any chance you're around then?
Happy New Year! Derek was over for dinner tonight and we spoke of you fondly :)
In His Grip,
Wendy
Just wanted to check and see how everyone is doing.Well I hope.
Lisa :)
Your posts are such a joy to read. So happy for the news of her doctor visit and that her fevers should end soon! Happy New Year!
-Emily
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