Update on Carmen: We would appreciate prayers that the doctors quickly figure out what is causing the chronic diarrhea. After 6 months of chronic constipation, it is so strange to change 4-5 diarrhea diapers per day! Sorry if too much information! Dave dropped off Carmen’s stool sample today so hopefully the doctors will have some information for us in a couple of days. Our initial thought was that the constant antibiotics had wiped Carmen’s system out. But, I’ve been giving her 100 billion potency active pro-biotic cultures and nothing is helping. Her doctor suggested that she may have developed a secondary infection from antibiotic use so he is testing to see if she has some type of digestive infection. Other than lots of poop, Carmen is comfortable and doing OK!
Now to the shameless brag….(The shameless brag isn’t about poop!)
Last year Lauren’s preschool teacher commented that God must have known I would need an easy child with all that I have to handle with Carmen’s disease. Lauren is certainly an easy child. She can entertain herself for very long periods of time. Largely this ability comes from necessity. I am often very busy with Carmen and I feel badly that Lauren plays alone so often. But, I also think she has the personality and imagination to entertain herself.
Yesterday Lauren put together this 100 piece puzzle all by herself. She was very proud of herself! I still had to bribe her with chocolate to take a picture with the puzzle! Ha!
Lauren took this picture of Carmen. I did not crop this at all. I think she did a great job with composition! After taking one picture, Lauren said, “Hmmm…not in focus and not the right lighting.” After this one, she said, “This looks pretty good!” Ha, she is her mother’s daughter! Aren’t Carmen’s eyelashes insane?! I couldn’t get mine that long with a whole tube of mascara!
Thanks for indulging my shameless bragging!!!
The MOPS moms have continued to bless us with meals and we want to say thank you, thank you, thank you! Everything has been delicious! This has been such a huge help!
Brag away!! Isn’t there something amazing about watching a child complete a puzzle, especially your own!!! My daughter also loves puzzles and I could never tire of seeing her complete them and her sheer joy of accomplishment!
I hope you get to the bottom of the poop (hehe) both literally and figuratively! Jesus bless you all!
xo,
Melanie
Hi there, You have yourself two beautiful little girls there. Lauren your puzzle looks great and your picture of Carman is perfect, she looks so peaceful. God bless you all. In Christ, Joe
You have two amazing daughters. They are so precious!
What Glory…. Lauren shines The Joy of The Lord. And, Carmen glows in the Peace of The Lord. All beyond understanding yet thankfully obvious. Hallelujah!!! Love In Jesus, Betty.
It is really fun to brag about our children, after all they are our greatest accomplishments and God’s most wonderful blessings. Lauren is amazing, the puzzle and the picture is so great. You never know maybe she will keep up the photography and volunteer with Soulumination or the NILMDTS organization one day.
Lauren,
You are quite a photographer! Your photo of Carmen is beautiful and will be another treasure for all who love her. Maybe you should consider a career in photography. You certainly have gotten a good start at creating an impressive resume…at least it seems that way to your grandma.
I’m very proud of you.
I love you, Grandma
Our family continues to pray for Carmen and her peace and for your remarkable family- your continued strength. You are an inspiration. God Bless you.