Adventures in Faith: Another First & Much More FUN

So, praise God, all is absolutely well with Samuel; we did, however, get to experience our first low grade fever this past week, which of course means something completely different when you're going through chemotherapy. Around midnight Tuesday, Samuel's temperature reached above 101.0 so after speaking with the hematologist on call at Children's (standard procedure is calling in for any fever), we were advised to come down to the ER immediately for testing + treatment.

Just in case of a bacterial infection, they automatically administer IV antibiotics w/ most chemo patients if they ever get a fever that reads over 101. Unfortunately, we also had a "first" time struggle getting his port accessed (ie., lots of screaming, crying, and restraining because the nurses were having a difficult time getting the needle to properly access his blood...ie., NOT fun at 2 am - nor any time for that matter).

I must say that Trinity is officially THE coolest little person in the world because she took it like a champ standing there watching all this go down, while Mom couldn't do much in the way of comforting her since I was charged with control of Samuel's flailing arms. Only lasted a few minutes, then all settled, but I'm sure the brief adrenaline rush helped keep us all alert despite the wee morning hours.

Very fortunately, on the other hand, his blood work looked great (considering treatment effects), and he was responding well to the antibiotics + tylenol, so they finally let us come home for monitoring instead of having to be admitted to isolation for 48 hours (thank GOD, again!).

The babies really do handle all of it so well - we had a ridiculous blast getting out after midnight + heading for a fun ride downtown to see all the big, tall buildings + lights! Thankfully, Mawmaw (Daddy's mom) was able to drive up to Cbus around 4 to help me out w/ the kids (what a blessing!). And of course we hit up the ER nurses for popsicles at 430 in the morning, which is ALWAYS a good time! We really do have way too much fun, I'm sure of it ;)

Isn't it illegal to pout with popsicle lips? ;)

Fever broke Wednesday during the night, and he's been 100% ever since (yet again, thank GOD!). He is such a remarkable little dude. Man, I absolutely love him. And they just make the silliest coolest team ever...talk about entertaining! We're beyond blessed they have each other, and that they take such good care of one another, too. xo

Life keeps improving for the dynamic duo as packages arrive, and I cannot even begin to tell you how GIDDY they get when boxes show up HAHA! They just know they're getting presents :) Nancy Federle (FRG leader + awesome girlfriend!) sent two ginormous boxes stuffed with toys + treats for the two kids...in other words, Christmas in February for real! Uncle John + Aunt Kay (Nierlich) sent an absolutely fabulous addition to the ever-expanding "GeoTown" that is very steadily taking over the entire house! It was the first airplane/pilot set, and they have been thrilled to add it to their mix. Uncle Michael + Aunt Zara have piqued our anticipation about another super special treat soon to arrive, and I have been diligent in building the excitement, so they're definitely ready for that, too :)

This is just some of the loot sent to the kids from the INCREDIBLY wonderful FRG leader (you're the best, Nancy!) on behalf of Operation Homefront + support of military families