good news

Well, the infectious disease doctor came in 6:10 a.m. (two days in a row - man they get started early) and said that we need to wait 72 hours for the complete culture test so he would not recommend sending Trey home today. He also said an MRI probably isn't necessary with the healing that is happening. The surgeon came in about 8:15 and said that he would recommend he go home today and that we would need to come visit his office towards the end of the week. So now, the score is one to one. One no, one yes. When the nurse practitioner came in she said that she had been told he was not going home today because of the sensitivity tests (cultures being tested with the antibiotics) but he can go home in the morning. Yay! As much as I would love to go home today, I guess we will stay here and rest and make sure that everything is right before we take him home.

Trey was thrilled to get to stay another day. He has the portable Nintendo that he plays in bed and everything he needs at his service. Jared went to the fire station today so I am here alone. Let's just hope they don't bring out any needles because then I am out until it is over. Three kids later, I have never stayed for their shots, stitches or anything that might cause them pain. I cannot handle seeing my kids hurting. Jared is the hand-holder and comforter at these times. Thank goodness :)

Our prayers are being answered - thank you all for lifting us up in prayer and keeping us in your thoughts. Once again, we have been brought out of the valley and into the meadow.