As we thought from our visit to see the Dr. on Tuesday (see Wed. post below), Tinsae was admitted to the hospital today for a blood transfusion to get her hemoglobin levels up. We're glad to get her into the hospital so that she can get the concentrated care and to give her a jump start start in her fight. She weighed in again at 15lbs. That's not a good fighting weight (for a 16-25 month old). One thing the McConomy's are good at is putting on weight. We just need a little more time to beef her up. Every meal for Tinsae is a buffet. That's good for her... bad for me! The doctor thinks she may only need to stay one day at the hospital just for the transfusion. So she will probably be coming home tomorrow (Friday). In the picture you see one of the doctors in a mask. Until her tuberculosis test comes back negative they just want to take the extra precautions with her. We should get those results on Friday too before she leaves the hospital.
These precautionary measures also afford Tinsae a private room! Michelle gets to also sleep in a nice bed instead of one of those reclining hospital chairs. Even the relining chair is much nicer than her seat on the long flight back from Ethiopia. So either way, Michelle's sleeping accommodations and choices at the hospital are far better than the flight. If Michelle didn't have that uncomfortable experience on the flight, she may have never been so happy to sleep in a spare bed at the hospital. I knew God would use that long flight and unbearable airline seat somehow! Don't tell her I said this! (Please don't feel sorry for me. I get the king size bed all to myself tonight.)
The persistent fevers still come and go. The doctors will try some different antibiotics on her. The persistence of the fevers is probaby something we should expect with her weakened immunity at this point. After we get her back home, we will continue to limit her exposure to others. But the family paparazzi is welcomed...just as long as you all are heathy!
Please pray for Tinsae's emotional security. Going to the hospital and getting blood drawn (on tiny veins) multiple times and having IV's put in have set her back into her defensive-angry mode. We can see the looks of betrayal in her eyes through the tears as she gets worked on. We lost some ground in building the bonds of trust. You can't explain to her that all of this is for her own good. The only thing I can do is hold her tightly and whisper in her ear that it will be alright... "Daddy's here."
As I write, I'm reminded that our heavenly Father does the same thing for us. There's some pain that we have to go through that in some way (only God knows) is for our good and His glory. We can't understand or make sense of it now. Someday...someday... we will. For now, He holds onto us tightly and is whispering in our spiritual ears... "It will be alright,"... "Daddy's here."
Thanks for your prayers for Tinsae.
His love for us is... more than we can ever begin to imagine,
Bill & Michelle
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Praying for your beautiful little girl - and for the rest of those beautiful children God has given you. Thanks for keeping us posted.
Bill and Michelle,
As I prayed this morning with Psalm 144 open before me I asked our faithful heavenly father to remind you that He is your "rock." May he "train your hands for war and your fingers for battle." You battle is not against flesh and blood or HIV but agaisnt spiritual forces of darkness that would have you through away your confidence daily and cause you to live in fear and not blessed freedom and sacrificial love. He is your "steadfast love and your fortress...your stronghold and deliverer...and shield." How much more certain can God make his protective care? May God lay his hand upon your sons that they be like "plants full grown" and upon your daughters that they be like "corner pillars cut for the structure of a palace." (see Eph. 2:19-22) We are following Tinsae's progress daily and upholding your family in fervent prayer. "Have faith in God...whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have recieved it, and it will be yours." (Mk. 11:22-24)
Blessings,
Jim Weaver
Bill and Michelle,
After all these months on the Yahoo Group with you, I never knew what you were facing. I admire you and I wish you every hope possible. Your daughter is incredibly gorgeous and such a little fighter. I will pray for her and for you.
Thank you for what you are doing.
Jill
I'm so glad she's getting the medical care she needs.Praying for your family. Oh, and Michelle, when you get home,hog the blankets!! LOL!
She is beautiful. My prayers go with you.
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