When Jace’s awesome teacher called and told me there was a lot of coughing in his classroom, I appreciated the warning and kept him home the next day. Little did I know he would be in the hospital 72 hours later with a fever that wouldn’t break. The Strep and Flu tests were negative, but his cough was deep and scary, and even meds couldn’t bring his temperature down. After four more days, a full treatment of IV antibiotics, and lots of fluids-- I nicknamed Jace my personal “Electric Blanket.” His little body was SO hot, all I had to do was hold him, and he instantly warmed me. Although I tried to find some good in his fevering body, I also found a fear again that I haven’t felt in a while. Life has a way of keeping us humble right?
President Spencer W. Kimball is quoted for saying, “God does notice us, and He watches over us, but it is usually through another person that He meets our needs.” I know this to be true, because I know Heavenly Father has filled our house this month with the love we need to get us through the fevers. Thank you ALL. We love you!
Jace’s fever finally broke just in time to receive another chemo treatment Thursday, so he’s here leaning on my arm as I type. He’s sick again today, with his normal reaction to chemo, but he’s not burning up…so I'm using a normal blanket to warm me:). Although I do enjoy the extra heat an electric blanket provides, today I love that Jace doesn't have a fever and that he's not a built in heater.
(How Jace feels today.)
Hi Everyone. This is Jace. My mom is typing for me, but I wanted to say hello. Hopefully I'll be able to come back to school Tuesday if I feel better. See you guys later.
Jace
One year and five months of chemo down. We’re almost half-way there. We can do it!
