'Tis the season for being sick! Last weekend, I came down with a nasty cold and unfortunately gave it to Kate. We have been so careful to prevent her from getting anything, but there is only so much we can do. We took her to the ER on Monday night because she was having flu-like symptoms....a high temp and dehydration. She was put on IV fluids for a couple hours and had numerous tests done....all of which came back fairly normal. So they sent us home because there wasn't much they could do. Kate had a rough day on Tuesday. She had a really bad cough and we were not able to stabilize her oxygen levels. She had a pretty hard night and around 5:00 am yesterday, we ended up taking her to the ER again where they felt she needed to be hospitalized. Whatever she has is really taking a toll on her body. It's hard because something as little as a cold can really attack her major organs. Either it's the virus she has that is causing her heart to fail or as she has gotten bigger, her body is not reacting very well to the heart surgery she had back in January. We are hoping that once she gets over this sickness, that everything else will be able to heal. There's not much we can do at this point, but just wait for her to overcome this virus and see how she recovers. We knew at some point that Kate would have to have another heart repair, but hoped that it wouldn't be for a couple years down the road. But, the way things look, she may have to have another procedure sooner to try and improve the function of her heart.
We have appreciated every one's concern for our family. People ask all the time what they can do for us and really, the only thing we can ask for is to pray for Kate. I know that the power of prayer is real and with faithful prayers, miracles can happen. We have been so blessed with such amazing friends and family and we love and appreciate all of you!
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I can't imagine how you feel, I wouldn't know what to do with myself. We will pray for Kate and for the rest of your little family.
Marcae, thank you for you example of faith and reminding me the power of prayer. Sometimes i lack the continuous feeling when I feel like I have done everything I can and don't know what else to do. Then I remember that if that the lord can move mountains he can bless my little family and bring me the things I need. THe lord only gives us what we can handle. You must have been special spirits to be able to be patient and have never ending endurance of the heart to be her mother. She is lucky. Love you
Oh my goodness what little troopers you all are to be so faithful when surely your heart is breaking. So hard. We love you guys and the examples of strength you have been. We will keep you all in our prayers and really do hope if you need anything you'll let us know.
I am so sorry Kate is sick. You will definatly be in our prayers.
I am so sorry Kate is sick. The winter is such a hard time and it is so easy to catch everything.
We will keep you guys in our prayers. She is such a strong, little girl and has so much love from everyone--I know she can feel it and, I know, it helps her!
You are such a wonderful example, to me too. Thank you for your strength and faith.
She better be better by the Roper family Christmas party--we were excited to see her there! :)
I love you guys marcae and i will pray so much for you guys i have faith in prayer too. i believe that no matter what you guys go through the lord is walking beside you and sending angles to spend the time with kate while see is that hospital so dont feel like she is lonley, they are there with her. love the howells.
Hang in there. We'll keep Kate in our prayers.
We will keep your family in our prayers.
Marcae,
My heart aches every time I hear of little Kate sick. Our prayers are with you.
This is Lindsay Bailey (Jason Bailey's wife). I read you comment on my last post and then went to your blog. Jason wants me to tell you "hi" and we are so grateful you dropped a note. It looks like you are very aware of all the hospitals, surgeries and trials that come along with this type of journey. How we love our children! I truly appreciate your sweet note and your family is in our prayers.
Love,
Lindsay (and Jason) Bailey
Marcae -- You are an amazingly strong woman -- with little Kate who must have will & determination as large as yours. She is a trooper! Keep up your strength and we'll be thinking of you!
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